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The Z Files: Winning Tendencies, Part One
May 4, 2020
Todd Zola dives into the data from last year's NFBC Main Event leagues and discovers that over-investing in specialists like Edwin Diaz can produce a risky path to a championship.
All-Time St. Louis Cardinals Draft
May 3, 2020
Adam Wainwright was among a handful of active players taken in the All-Time Cardinals draft. See who else Brian Walton, Todd Zola and Jeff Erickson selected.
NL FAAB Factor: Early May Update
May 3, 2020
Jan Levine reviews the latest in the National League and unearths some cheap gems like the Phillies' Jay Bruce, who could have value in deep leagues.
AL FAAB Factor: Early May Update
May 3, 2020
Erik Siegrist reviews the latest developments in the AL and thinks Jordan Montgomery has the potential to emerge as more than just a fringe starter for the Yankees.
Regan's Rumblings: 10 Playing Time Q&As
April 30, 2020
Dave Regan has the answers to 10 questions about playing time, including when White Sox might lock up prospect Nick Madrigal long term.
Mound Musings: Seeking Future Closer; Auditions Will Be Ongoing
April 30, 2020
Brad Johnson discusses possible closer changes and highlights his 2019 Closer of the Year pick, Oakland‘s Liam Hendricks.
Minor League Barometer: Risers & Fallers
April 29, 2020
Jesse Siegel's weekly batch of prospect profiles includes Jared Oliva, who has a clear path to playing time for the Pirates.
Farm Futures: Ranking Dilemmas: Prospects 126-150
April 29, 2020
James Anderson continues his series on prospect ranking dilemmas in the 126-150 range and considers why he might be too high on Red Sox slugger Bobby Dalbec.
The Long Game: Potential AL West Breakouts
April 29, 2020
Erik Siegrist offers up some possible AL West sleepers and is willing to give Yusei Kikuchi a mulligan on his rough 2019 campaign.
MLB Barometer: Intro to the Chinese Pro League
April 28, 2020
Erik Halterman gives the lowdown on the only game in town — the Chinese Professional Baseball League. Find out when to watch, who to watch and more.
The Z Files: Anticipating the New Fantasy Environment
April 28, 2020
Todd Zola considers the impact a modified MLB schedule could have on player performance and fantasy value, and explains why securing an elite closer like Kirby Yates could be crucial.
Bernie on the Scene: A New Idea
April 27, 2020
Bernie Pleskoff has a new idea for an MLB schedule this year, and he profiles some interesting prospects, including the Angels' Jo Adell.
AL FAAB Factor: Late-April Update
April 26, 2020
Erik Siegrist evaluates the potential fantasy returns of top pitching prospects on rebuilding teams, such as the Tigers' Casey Mize, in the event there's no minor-league season.
NL FAAB Factor: Late-April Update
April 26, 2020
Jan Levine profiles some under-the-radar players who could surprise this season, including Robinson Cano, whose underlying numbers give hope for a rebound.
Rounding Third: The 1982 Retroactive Draft
April 24, 2020
Jeff Erickson analyzes his recent 1982 retroactive draft where Rickey Henderson didn't go first overall despite stealing 130 bases in 1982.
Mound Musings: I Have Faith, Baseball Will Return in 2020
April 23, 2020
Brad Johnson talks about injured pitchers who might be fully healthy once the season gets underway, including the Indians‘ Mike Clevinger.
Regan's Rumblings: Regan's Sleepers
April 22, 2020
Dave Regan shares his sleepers for the 2020 season, including Houston's Lance McCullers, whose strikeout rate could pay off.
Minor League Barometer: Risers & Fallers
April 22, 2020
Jesse Siegel analyzes the prospects ranks, including a look at Gavin Lux, who has the chance to be a superstar for the Dodgers.
MLB Barometer: Early Risers -- Hitters
January 10, 2019
Derek VanRiper looks at some of the early draft season risers among hitters, including Daniel Murphy, who signed a two-year deal with the Rockies in December.
Collette Calls: Harvey's Best Path Forward
January 10, 2019
Jason Collette analyzes the prospects for Matt Harvey now that he's out of Cincinnati. Can rebuild his market value, and fantasy value, in Anaheim?
The Z Files: The Truth About Tiered Drafting
January 10, 2019
Todd Zola explains how to utilize a tiered ranking of the player pool and when it might make sense to pass up Whit Merrifield for a player with similar value but a different skill set.
The Z Files: Finding Profit At the Margins
January 3, 2019
Todd Zola looks at how profitable some common draft strategies can be, including how much extra value multi-position eligibility is worth for players like Javier Baez.
Collette Calls: Pump the Brakes on Mondesi
January 2, 2019
Jason Collette analyzes Kansas City's Adalberto Mondesi and gives fantasy owners plenty to think about before reaching for the hot prospect in drafts this season.
The Z Files: Does Defense Matter?
December 28, 2018
Todd Zola examines how far we've come with analyzing how glove work can impact a pitcher's performance and whether it's worth getting into the weeds on how much an A's defense led by Matt Chapman can swing BABIP for Oakland hurlers.
The Z Files: Historical Draft Slot Values
December 21, 2018
Todd Zola looks at the average expected earnings for each slot in a snake draft and explains why drafting No. 1 doesn't always guarantee victory.
The Z Files: Drafting a Pitching Staff
December 13, 2018
Todd Zola walks through how he assembles a fantasy pitching staff and explains why Max Scherzer is the only hurler to get a pre-draft plan named after him.
The Z Files: Catching Targets
December 6, 2018
Todd Zola looks for early-draft value at fantasy's weakest position and finds he's a little more optimistic than the market on Salvador Perez.
The Z Files: Early Market Disagreements Part Two
November 30, 2018
Todd Zola looks at five players he's not willing to spend current market price on, including rising Rays ace Blake Snell.
Farm Futures: A Dose of Reality for Padres Fans
November 29, 2018
James Anderson considers what kind of prospect haul might realistically bring Noah Syndergaard west to San Diego.
The Z Files: Early Market Disagreements
November 23, 2018
Todd Zola takes another look at five players he's more bullish on than the market right now, and thinks a better season from the Arizona offense could help Paul Goldschmidt regain some of his luster.
The Z Files: What Is a Projection?
November 16, 2018
Todd Zola examines the philosophy behind player projections, and looks at why having a projected stat line for Anthony Rendon doesn't necessarily help you judge whether he's a good fit for the roster you're constructing.
Collette Calls: Does the Opener Strategy Work?
November 16, 2018
Jason Collette analyzes 'The Opener' strategy and how it relates to the times-through-the-order penalty. Would it have benefited Robbie Ray?
The Z Files: Historical Top 200
November 10, 2018
Todd Zola takes a look at the end-of-season top-200 performers over the last five years and thinks Charlie Blackmon's being discounted too heavily in early drafts given his track record.
Positional Eligibility: 2018 Games Played By Position
November 5, 2018
Derek VanRiper provides a comprehensive list of positional appearances and notes about eligibility changes.
The Z Files: Early Top 15 Pitchers
November 1, 2018
Todd Zola offers his initial list of the top arms heading into 2019, and doesn't think Luis Severino's second half is a good enough reason to keep him out of the top 10.
Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Early Top 350
October 31, 2018
Clay Link takes a stab at a preliminary top 350 for 2019.

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