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May By the Numbers: Changes in the airIs Adam Dunn's power stroke back? Is Nelson Cruz a buy-low candidate? Our Al Melchior studied six weeks of flyball and home run data to identify some sell-high and buy-low sluggers.
Top 70 starters for Week 7A full slate of games in Fantasy Week 7, with seven games on tap for each team. Our Al Melchior breaks down the interleague implications and helps set your rotations in his SHuffling the Rotations.
Beyond the Numbers: Why infield defense mattersHow much does a pitcher benefit from a good infield defense? Our Al Melchior shares some observations about a few pitchers that every owner should consider in his latest Beyond the Numbers.
Shuffling the Rotations for Week 6A couple of returning starters from injury and a slew of questionable two-start options highlight Fantasy Week 6. Al Melchior has everything you need to set the best rotation for the week ahead in Shuffling the Rotations.
By the Numbers: Pitching some potential dealsWho are some starting pitchers that you might be able to sell off or buy low on? Our Al Melchior looks into some unsustainable early performers to give you that edge in any potential trade.
Beyond the Numbers: Winning without whiffsMost owners consider strikeouts the most telling stat when evaluating a pitcher, but there are some who are useful without missing a ton of bats. Al Melchior examines some low-K, high-value starters ioni Beyond the Numbers. April Shuffling the Rotations for Week 5Which two-start pitchers can you trust in Fantasy Week 5? Our Al Melchior breaks down the best and worst pitching options for the upcoming scoring period in his latest Shuffling the Rotations.
By the Numbers: Sell-high, buy-low targetsWith owners starting to explore trades it's time to start identifying some buy low and sell high candidates. Our Al Melchior does just that with the help of BABIP in his latest By the Numbers.
Shuffling the Rotations for Week 4Which two-start pitchers should you consider for Fantasy Week 4? Our Al Melchior sorts through all 30 staffs to help owners maximize their potential in the week ahead in his Shuffling the Rotations.
Beyond the Numbers: Wake up to these sleepersWhether it's just a slump or a lack of playing time, sleepers are always out there for the taking. Our Al Melchior profiles a handful of names currently underappreciated by owners in Beyond the Numbers. .
Shuffling the Rotations for Week 3No shortage of two-start studs in Fantasy Week 3, but who else might be able to help out in a pinch? Our Al Melchior shares his Top 70 starters for the upcoming scoring period in his Shuffling the Rotations.
By the Numbers: Specialists for hireWhich starting pitchers might be able to help you in a specific category? Our Al Melchior spotlights a handful of names that can help in either ERA or WHIP -- but unlikely both -- in his By the Numbers.
Shuffling the Rotations for Week 2Who might be some good two-start pitching options for Fantasy Week 2? Our Al Melchior shares his Top 70 pitchers for the upcoming scoring period in his latest edition of Shuffling the Rotations.
Beyond the Numbers: Are park factors always a factor?The White Sox boast an interesting pitching staff from a statistical perspective, one that Fantasy owner can capitalize on. He touches on that and much more in his new stat-based column, Beyond the Numbers.
Shuffling the Rotations for Week 1What do the pitching rotations from around the league look like in a shortened Fantasy Week 1? Our Al Melchior shares his Top 70 options and breaks down all of the matchups in Shuffling the Rotations.
By the Numbers: Signs of things to come?Which spring studs should you take seriously entering the season's opening week? Our Al Melchior dives deeper into some impressive stats to see who might be legit options based on their spring performances. March First pitch in Fantasy already upon usGet ready for a strange Week 1 of the 2012 Fantasy Baseball season with a look at the pitching staffs headed to Japan. Al Melchior tells you who to target and who to avoid from the Mariners and Athletics.
2012 Draft Prep: Managing hitter inconsistencyHow can you turn a hitter's inconsistent ways into a Fantasy advantage? Al Melchior explains as he helps you wade through those mid- and late-round picks.
2012 Draft Prep: Finding positive in inconsistencyTwo pitchers can finish the year with the same Fantasy value but take completely different routes to getting there. If you are looking for consistency from your starters in 2012, Al Melchior has a list for you.
2012 Draft Prep: Tiers for fears over uncertaintyThe inherent stress of drafting can become overwhelming. How do you make the most of what's left once those middle and late rounds arrive. Al Melchior has some thoughts in his hitting tiers, using some less conventional methods.
2012 Draft Prep: Starting pitching tiers using K/9 and ERAYou've used tiers to prepare for Draft Day. We all have. Al Melchior breaks his pitching tiers down and reconstructs them focusing on strikeout rate and ERA. The results show pitchers in a different light.
Scott White, Al Melchior chat replay (3/15)See what our Scott White and Al Melchior had to say in advance of a big draft weekend in their latest chat.
2012 Draft Prep: 12-team mixed Roto draft (2.0)With opening day fast approaching and with a lot of things having changed since the start of spring training, it's time to roll out the results from our latest (and final) mixed-league Rotisserie mock draft.
2012 Draft Prep: Stat geek sleepersSometimes you just need Lady Luck to be on your side. Same goes for baseball players. Our Al Melchior tells you where to look for your best chances at finding a gem in his stat geek sleepers.
White, Melchior chat replay (3/8)Our Al Melchior and Scott White stopped by to answer another round of Fantasy Baseball questions in advance of Draft Day in their LIVE cha. Check out the replay!
2012 Draft Prep: 10-team, AL H2H draftHow did our 10-team, American League Head-to-Head draft play itself out? For those owners preparing for this specific format, our draft results should help you map out your plan for Draft Day.
2012 Draft Prep: Pitchers due for a dipEvery Fantasy owner evaluates starting pitchers differently leading up to Draft Day. Our Al Melchior uses the xFIP metric to uncover starters destined for a dropoff in 2012.
2012 Draft Prep: Buyer beware with these batsThere are always statistical trends that indicate whether a hitter's performance is legit or not. Our Al Melchior identifies a handful of hitters that might not be able to live up to expectations in 2012.
2012 Draft Prep: National League 5x5 auctionHow did some of the brightest minds in the industry build their teams in our recent National League 5x5 auction? Check out the results and see for yourself!
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