Archive for February, 2016

The Chicago Cubs are the odds-on favorite to win the 2016 World Series. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1IUylXW/Ron Cogswell

Tough to top Chicago Cubs in National League Central

February 29, 2016

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There’s no bigger favorite in Major League Baseball than the Chicago Cubs. Yes, you read that right. The team that has lost for a century… Read More ›

Manny Machado is a tough sell at third base in the 2018 fantasy baseball draft. Flickr/Keith Allison

Machado leads pack in fantasy baseball rankings for third basemen

February 29, 2016

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Finally, we have some depth in fantasy baseball. After looking at second basemen and shortstops, it’s about time to get some players who can actually… Read More ›

The San Francisco Giants should win the NL West this year. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1dUKikZ/SD Dirk

Even-numbered year should once again help Giants in NL West

February 26, 2016

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Three teams will mix it up for the National League West crown. And if history repeats itself, the San Francisco Giants will be the team… Read More ›

Xander Bogaerts is a solid option at shortstop. Flickr/Keith Allison

Not many options at shortstop position in fantasy baseball

February 25, 2016

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Welcome to the shortstop position, where once again, there’s a giant difference between the top-tier and middle-tier. If you miss out on the top-three at… Read More ›

Robinson Cano is one of three second basemen I'm targeting as a bust in the 2018 fantasy baseball draft. Flickr/Keith Allison/http://bit.ly/1Qqk4s0

Get some value with Seattle Mariners in AL West

February 24, 2016

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The Texas Rangers proved that long-shots pay off at this time of the Major League Baseball season. Remember how bad the Rangers were in 2014?… Read More ›

Jose Altuve is the best bet at second base. Flickr

Jose Altuve leads list of best second basemen in fantasy baseball

February 24, 2016

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Second base isn’t the most glamorous fantasy baseball position, but it can still pay major dividends for your season’s success. There are only a few… Read More ›

Edwin Encarnacion might have to be avoided. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1JNCrBy/Keith Allison

Toronto Blue Jays offer best bet in American League East

February 23, 2016

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Since winning the World Series, the Boston Red Sox have been anything but a top-tier team. In fact, they’ve been one of the worst teams… Read More ›

Manny Machado is a tough sell at third base in the 2018 fantasy baseball draft. Flickr/Keith Allison

Here’s the top-5 first basemen in fantasy baseball

February 23, 2016

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Don’t dismiss the power of the first baseman in Major League Baseball. There are about eight legitimate options at first base in Major League Baseball,… Read More ›

The Indians should win the AL Central this season. Flickr/Keith Allison

Cleveland Indians offer best value pick to win AL Central crown

February 22, 2016

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Oddsmakers are betting on a repeat performance from the Kansas City Royals in the American League Central. But it won’t come without a little competition… Read More ›

Max Scherzer is our third-best rated pitcher. Flickr/Keith Allison

Can anyone catch Clayton Kershaw as best fantasy baseball pitcher?

February 22, 2016

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Don’t waste a first-round pick on a pitcher. I like having a solid starter to trot out each week in fantasy baseball, but it’s not… Read More ›