Fantasy Freestyle

Fantasy Freestyle: Expert-League Auction Comparison

With Tout Wars now in the books, Jason looks at the similarities and differences between that auction, CBS, and LABR.

Mike examines the merits of category dumping with two keeper-league scenarios.

Using data from recent seasons, Jason explains why drafters are waiting longer than ever to select their closers.

Although 5x5 leagues are now the mainstream format, 4x4 circuits still exist, and they require a distinct valuation strategy.

Bret gives you a step-by-step rundown of his preparation process for annual auctions.

Mike breaks down the returns on recent LABR auction investments and puts a popular auction theory to the test.

Jason and Paul examine the data from the CBS and LABR auctions for AL- and NL-only formats.

Mike breaks down his team and explains the strategy that he employed in an expert-league auction.

Mike uses a sample of league results to evaluate whether owners can win despite mailing in a category.

You've seen real-life managers mix and match; now, Bret explains how you can, too.

No matter how hard you try to discredit Trout, he stacks up as an elite fantasy option in 2013.