Fantasy Freestyle

Fantasy Freestyle: Ditch or Play Down the Stretch

Mike runs down 10 players who have hurt their fantasy owners in recent weeks and explains whether you should ride out their ruts or cut bait.

Fantasy Freestyle: Dumping and Correctly Calculating Roster Value

by Mike Gianella 7/29

For keeper-league owners selling at this year's deadline, Mike explains why it's important to go a step deeper than the typical M.O.

Fantasy Freestyle: Does Skill Matter?

by Mike Gianella 7/22

As is the case with most games, luck plays a role in fantasy baseball, but it can only take you so far.

Fantasy Freestyle: Second-Half Risers and Fallers

by Mike Gianella 7/17

A look at the players who should improve after the All-Star break and those who might go the other way.

Fantasy Freestyle: The Resurgence of John Danks

by Jason Collette 7/10

Shoulder surgery can be a death knell for pitchers, but it has not stopped Danks from reinventing himself as a reliable starter.

Fantasy Freestyle: Trade Vetoes

by Mike Gianella 7/09

Is nixing trades ever a good idea? Mike runs through a few rare exceptions to the rule of letting owners manage their own teams.

Fantasy Freestyle: Not Dunn Yet

by Jason Collette 7/02

After a dismal first two months, Adam Dunn righted his ship with a strong June, and he could be a fantasy asset the rest of the way.

Fantasy Freestyle: A Primer on Player Valuation

by Mike Gianella 7/01

How does Mike come up with dollar values that represent each player's worth to your team? He breaks down the basics here.

Fantasy Freestyle: Patience is a Virtue

by Jason Collette 6/26

For hitters and fantasy owners alike, a little bit of patience can go a long way.

Fantasy Freestyle: The Biggest Losers (So Far)

by Mike Gianella 6/24

Mike runs down the worst player pitfalls owners may have encountered in the past spring's drafts and auctions.

Fantasy Freestyle: Time for a Change

by Jason Collette 6/19

Jason looks at the pitchers who benefit most in leagues that count quality starts instead of wins and calls for commissioners to make the switch.

Fantasy Freestyle: Auction Data: Where the Bargains Fall

by Mike Gianella 6/17

It may not be auction season, but there's no such thing as a bad time to review data and improve your strategy.

Fantasy Freestyle: Catcher Acquisition: A Mixed Bag

by Jason Collette 6/12

Both owners who splured on their fantasy backstops and those who went bargain hunting have seen mixed results so far this year.

Fantasy Freestyle: Fast Starts and Slow Starts

by Mike Gianella 6/10

Many fantasy owners have prejudged certain players, like Adam LaRoche, as fast or slow starters, but the data on April performances paints a much cloudier picture.

Fantasy Freestyle: Can (Domonic) Brown Do Enough for You?

by Jason Collette 6/05

After a terrific May, Jason explains why owners might be wise to sell high on the Phillies' left fielder instead of simply enjoying the ride.

Fantasy Freestyle: Is Dumping Early a Good Plan?

by Mike Gianella 6/03

Your team may be tanking, and it may feel as though it's time to sell'but as Mike explains, you might actually be wise to wait.