Fantasy Freestyle

Fantasy Freestyle: Auction Data: Where the Bargains Fall

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

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.

Fantasy Freestyle: Travis Wood and the Winds of Wrigley

by Andrew Koo 5/22

Why it pays to look at the weather forecast before starting a flyball pitcher at Wrigley Field.

Fantasy Freestyle: Cool Slider, Bro

by Jason Collette 5/22

Indians righty Justin Masterson has improved considerably against left-handed hitters this season, and the strides he has made with his slider are at the root of his success.

Fantasy Freestyle: Digging Deeper Than Deep

by Mike Gianella 5/20

If the players on Bret Sayre's weekly Stash List are already owned in your league, don't worry: Mike has advice on how to pick fantasy diamonds out of the minor-league rough.

Fantasy Freestyle: Loosening the Trade Lines

by Paul Singman 5/17

Paul offers a few helpful tips for building your confidence when it comes to trading in your fantasy leagues.

Fantasy Freestyle: An Out-of-Tune Vogelsong

by Jason Collette 5/15

Is Ryan Vogelsong a buy-low target in fantasy leagues? Jason explains why he might be worth a look.

Fantasy Freestyle: Dumping Targets, a Look Back

by Mike Gianella 5/13

Mike uses evidence from 2008 top-prospect lists to evaluate the merits of targeting minor leaguers in "dump" trades.

Fantasy Freestyle: Four Hot Hitters

by Josh Shepardson 5/10

Josh looks at a few players whose bats have sizzled out of the gate and explains whether you should sell high or look to acquire them.

Fantasy Freestyle: Ask the Experts

by Mike Gianella 5/08

Mike explains how to utilize experts' advice to become the best fantasy player you can be.

Fantasy Freestyle: Fernando Rodney: Tapped Out?

by Jason Collette 5/08

The Rays closer is off to a rocky start, but could a mechanical fix bring back his dominant 2012 form?