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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 19, 2024

    Jarred Kelenic Kelenic was once a highly touted prospect thanks to early first round draft capital, premium athleticism, and strong minor league performances. He spent three full seasons with Seattle's big league club, but only slashed .204/.283/.373 across 252 games....

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    The Final Countdown- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 18, 2024

    If you are of a certain age, the title of this report likely prompted fanfare from the 1986 Europe song appearing in your mind. If it doesn't come to you, that's what the Internet is for. We are now a...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 17, SB Predictability

    Stolen Bases Threats: Beyond the Top 10 In 2023, MLB base runners had the highest stolen base success rates of all time at 80.2%. Over 50 players topped 20 SBs and 18 swiped 30 or more. That puts available SB...

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    Preseason Prep - March 16, 2024

    Keibert Ruiz (C-WSH) is enjoying a solid spring training as he's hitting .280 with 4 RBI, 3 runs scored, a 7% walk rate, and 10% strikeout rate in 30 PA. He quietly took a step forward in 2023 and may...

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    Preseason Prep - March 15, 2024

    Brewers Bullpen Devin Williams, MIL Williams has been diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back and is expected to miss the first half of the season. This is devastating for the Brewers and for fantasy owners, many of whom...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep-March 14, 2024

    2024 Pre-season Reporting on News, Injuries, and Playing Time Situations.

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    Preseason Prep - March 13th, 2024

    Rotation in St. Louis This offseason, the Cardinals added three veteran arms, almost completely overhauling their rotation, which was dreadful last season. The St. Louis starters had the 2nd worst K/9 (6.92) and 5th worst ERA (5.08) in 2023. The...

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    Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024

    Junior Caminero is one of the top prospects in baseball, but he will begin the 2024 season in the minor leagues. As reported last month, the Rays are opting to have Caminero begin at AAA-Durham, even after he got a taste of the big leagues in 2023.

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    Preseason Prep - March 11, 2024

    Cal Raleigh (C-SEA) has enjoyed a strong start to spring training as he's batted .286 with 2 homers, 7 RBI, and 4 runs scored across 16 PA entering Sunday's action. Yes, it's a tiny sample size in somewhat-meaningful preseason action,...

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    2024 Fantasy Baseball Sabermetric Notes: 3rd Basemen

    In our continuing series on the Sabermetric analysis that shapes our Player projections in our 2024 Player Projections Draft Advisor. Today we'll take a look at some of the indicators that are defining our 2024 third baseman projections: Ke'Bryan Hayes...

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    Getting Closer to When It Counts- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 10, 2024

    We're now less than three weeks away from Opening Day (less than two weeks away from the Seoul opener for the Dodgers and Padres.) Rosters are taking shape. Injuries are projecting into impact on the season. Time is getting shorter...

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    Preseason Prep, March 9th, 2024

    Minnesota's Outfield Byron Buxton, CF As has been the case since he arrived in Minnesota in 2015, Buxton has the highest potential in the Twins' outfield. Of course, staying healthy is the key for the 30-year-old. Buxton has only played...

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    Preseason Prep - March 8, 2024

    Nationals Outfield Eddie Rosario, WAS Rosario signed a minor league deal with the Nationals this week and could be an option for the team in left field, along with Joey Gallo, Jesse Winker, and Stone Garrett if he is recovered...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 7, 2024

    Cub 3B Battle Christopher Morel Morel's light-tower power (and propensity for shedding clothing) is well-known. His sudden Spring Training slide to 3B was endorsed by Northside Counsell himself, who said the Cubs 3B situation is "not going to be solved...

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    Preseason Prep - March 6, 2024

    Anthony Rendon, 3B (LAA) Rendon gets his wish and doesn't have to play baseball right now! At least that's the indication from the Angels who are saying the veteran third baseman tweaked his groin on Sunday, which is why he isn't playing in games right now.

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 5, 2024

    Yandy Diaz If you want a player with a sea of red for a stats page, Diaz is your guy. He led all qualified 1B in wRC+ (164) and was 4th in xwOBA (.381). He slashed a strong .330/.410/.522, and...

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    Looking For Regression- Hitters Edition- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 4, 2024

    Result stats like BA, wOBA, and SLG will rarely correlate exactly to analytics measurements like xBA, xwOBA, and xSLG. When the difference is wide during a season, that can indicate that there will be a regression the following season. The...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep-March 3, 2024

    2024 Pre-season Reporting on News, Injuries, and Playing Time Situations. Ronald Acuna Jr. had an MRI on his knee Friday. The MRI revealed irritation in his meniscus and he is scheduled to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday for further evaluation. He is the same doctor who performed surgery on Acuna's torn ACL in 2021. There will be a lot of discussion about people drafting in the next couple of days about whether someone else (Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., or Fernando Tatis Jr.) should go first overall.

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 2, 2024

    Bryce Miller, SP, Mariners Bryce Miller showed off a new splitter in his recent spring training start. Already featuring a six-pitch mix, adding a splitter might not seem like a big deal. However, it may be exactly what he...

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    Preseason Prep - March 1, 2024

    SP Notes Corbin Burnes, BAL The Orioles will be counting on the newly-acquired Burnes to be the ace of their rotation this season, especially with Kyle Bradish set to open the season on the IL. Burnes was among the elite...

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    Preseason Prep - February 29, 2024

    Tarik Skubal, SP (DET) The hype is real, baby! Skubal flashed his triple-digit velocity, almost, during his first appearance this spring. The 27-year-old lefthander reportedly touched 100-mph during batting practice, which is a noticeable increase from his previous average in the mid-90's. On Wednesday he maxed out at 99.6-mph while holding the Pirates hitless for two innings.

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 28, 2024

    Bargain Bats w/ Barrel Rates Higher than Juan Soto (13.0%)NONE of these hitters are more valuable than Soto, nor will they ever be. However, for mid and late-round grabs at power potential, these hitters have value. NOTE: League average Barrel...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 27, 2024

    Evan Phillips The Dodgers claimed Phillips from the Rays in the summer of 2021, and since then he has been a staple in their bullpen, appearing in 126 games in their last two seasons with great results. Phillips has that...

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    Preseason Prep - February 26, 2024

    Francisco Alvarez (C-NYM) made an impact as a rookie in 2023. Widely regarded as a top-10 prospect entering last season, Alvarez reached the majors in April. The 21 year-old's first full(ish) MLB campaign was a mixed bag as he compiled...

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    Looking For Regression- Pitchers Edition- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- February 25, 2024

    Looking For Regression- Pitchers Edition Result stats like ERA will rarely correlate exactly to analytics measurements like xERA, FIP, and xFIP. When the difference is wide during a season, that can indicate that there will be a regression the following...

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    2024 Fantasy Baseball Sabermetric Notes: Pitchers

    In our continuing series on the Sabermetric analysis that shapes our Player projections in our 2024 Player Projections Draft Advisor. Today we'll take a look at some of the indicators that are defining our 2024 Pitcher projections: George Kirby (SP-SEA)...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024

    RPs w/ Rosterable Ratios (+ Two NL Hitters) Relief pitching is a combustible commodity (they're the RBs of fantasy baseball) but using late picks on the proper RPs can help to fortify your pitching. RPs with high SwStr%* and K/9...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 23, 2024

    Kodai Senga, SP, Mets Kodai Senga has been shut down with a moderate posterior capsule strain in his right shoulder. He is coming off of an impressive rookie year where he struck out 202 batters in 166.1 innings with a...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 22, 2024

    Adley Rutschman - The former number one overall pick and mega prospect posted an excellent sophomore season, being the only catcher with 80 runs and 80 RBI, leading all qualified catchers in BB% (13.4) and xwOBA (.373), and having the...

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    2024 Fantasy Baseball Sabermetric Notes: Shortstops

    In our continuing series on the Sabermetric analysis that shapes our Player projections in our 2024 Player Projections Draft Advisor. Today we'll take a look at some of the indicators that are defining our 2024 Shortstop projections: CJ Abrams Abrams...

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    Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep-February 19, 2024

    Welcome Back! 2024 Pre-season Reporting on News, Injuries, and Playing Time Situations.

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    Preseason Prep - March 29, 2023

    Andres Gimenez, 2B, CLE Gimenez is reportedly set to sign a contract extension with the Guardians worth $106.5 million over 7 years. He is coming off an all-star season in which he hit .297/.371/.466 with 17 HR's and 20 SB's...

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    Preseason Prep - March 28th, 2023

    Fernando Tatis Jr. (SS-SDP) gave an encouraging update on Monday, saying that he'd be ready to play if the season started today. The Padres have been easing him back into action this spring after he missed all of 2022 with...

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    Preseason Prep - March 26th, 2023

    Miguel Vargas (LAD - 2B) - I wouldn't read too much into the spring stats of Vargas, who didn't even swing a bat for the first handful of games that he played in. Excluding the games in which he wasn't...

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    Comeback, Breakout, & Sleeper Outfielders by ADP

    One of our staples within the Fantistics Draft Advisory product is our annual Comeback, Breakout, and Sleepers analysis. This is where we take a look at some of the players have fallen out of fantasy favor or have been looked...

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    Moving Into the Gate- Preseason Prep- March 25, 2023

    With less than a week to go before Opening Day, players are getting stretched out. Also, injuries are getting more focus as they may determine some roster spots. There are players who are seeing their seasons delayed and those who...