Fantasy Freestyle

Fantasy Freestyle: Does Skill Matter?

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

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

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.

Fantasy Freestyle: Your Annual Reminder: Don’t Pay for Saves

by Jason Collette 5/29

Jason Grilli leads the league in saves. Across the state, Jonathan Papelbon has only 10. Few could have foreseen these, and other early closer outcomes, on draft day.

Fantasy Freestyle: The Myths of Minor-League Strikeouts

by Bret Sayre 5/24

Bret explains why high minor-league strikeout rates don't always portend low batting averages when a player reaches the majors.