Upside, Baseball’s Tempting Mistress

  Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies (87) loses his helmet while running to third base during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports If you manage a fantasy baseball team, you know... Continue Reading →

What I Look for in “Unknown” Prospects

There are two types of prospect hunters in fantasy baseball, the ones who use top 100 lists, and the ones who dig outside and hunt for more. Admittingly, it’s not easy to get out of your “comfort” zone if you are the first type of prospect hunter I described.

Prospecting for Fantasy Gold

Fantasy baseball is a game where you want to gain more value than you give up.  Whether it be at the draft table, in a trade, or as a waiver pickup.  Essentially everything (league type, size, categories, team construction, etc) is relative, but one thing that is not relative is the impact that some prospects can provide.  Every year, a player (or several) gets called up and over performs at the highest level possible.  These guys can be hard to find, but sometimes can be staring at you for months on waivers before getting called up.  This regular article will hopefully keep you at the top of the standings by giving you a leg up on your league mates.  Here are my top 5 prospects coming into 2018 (leaving off Ohtani because I dont view him as a "true prospect").

The Phillies Have Found Their Next Chase Utley

Chase Utley was the legendary second baseman in Philadelphia for twelve years, making 6 All-Star games in that period. Some may not remember, but he could steal a bag or two early in his career. The Phillies finally have another second baseman that can hit the ball with authority and steal bases; that player is Scott Kingery.

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