James Shields is now with the White Sox and playing much better. Flickr/Keith Allison

Don’t shy away from Shields because of bloated ERA

July 27, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

James Shields’s ERA is scary. The 4.68 ERA isn’t something most fantasy owners want on their roster. But it doesn’t tell the whole story of Shields.… Read More ›

The Pittsburgh Steelers were a quality fantasy defense. Flickr

Several defenses offer value late in fantasy football drafts

July 26, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, NFL:

A strong defense is necessary to win a championship on the field. It’s not necessary in fantasy football. As mentioned with the kicking position, there’s… Read More ›

Minnesota must achieve bowl eligibility to satisfy the over. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1K6E90d/Jimmy Emerson

Golden Gophers could capitalize on wide open Big 10 West

July 25, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

Michigan is experiencing quite the meteoric rise in the minds of oddsmakers. Two years removed from the Brady Hoke debacle, the Wolverines are tied with… Read More ›

Blair Walsh should be a solid kicker once again this season. Flickr

End your fantasy football season early by reaching for a kicker

July 25, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, NFL:

Don’t reach for a kicker. That’s been the prevailing wisdom for years in fantasy football. And in today’s world of elongated extra points, that’s still… Read More ›

Anthony DeSclafani has been a machine this season. Flickr

DeSclafani can’t hide any longer on the fantasy baseball waiver wire

July 22, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani can’t hide any longer on the waiver wire. He’s owned in about 50 percent of leagues on ESPN.com, but by… Read More ›

Fantasy football owners are hoping Jimmy Graham can to return to his days of the New Orleans Saints. Flickr

It’s boom or bust for sleeper tight ends in fantasy football

July 21, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, NFL:

Finding sleeping giants among tight ends in fantasy football has been difficult in the past. If you didn’t target the top-two, like Jimmy Graham or… Read More ›

Brent Suter can offer a solid week as a two-start pitcher in week 14. Flickr

Zach Davies offers best chance at back-end start in fantasy baseball

July 20, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

For the majority of the season, the Chicago Cubs have been the wrong team to match up against with a back-end starter in fantasy baseball.… Read More ›

The Tennessee Volunteers face an over/under of 7.5 wins. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1DOnE9V

SEC will be more wide open in college football than experts believe

July 19, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

It’s hard to bet against Alabama. And if oddsmakers are right again, the Crimson Tide will hoist the SEC championship trophy at season’s end. Alabama… Read More ›

Aaron Rodgers should lead Green Bay to a solid playoff run. Flickr

Rodgers, Brees are odds-on favorites in MVP, passing yards props

July 18, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

The offseason has been kind to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl… Read More ›

Kendall Wright is a quality option this year. Flickr/https://www.flickr.com/http://bit.ly/21s4iQv/George Norkus

Sleepers play major role when drafting wide receivers in fantasy football

July 18, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, NFL:

The wide receiver position is becoming more critical by the year. The evolution of the passing game isn’t going away and there are certain wide… Read More ›