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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.
FanDuel MLB: Game 5 World Series Value Plays
October 28, 2018
Chris Bennett likes Mookie Betts to continue his awesome hitting ways in Game 4, thereby making him a more safe MVP selection.
DraftKings MLB: Sunday Picks
DraftKings MLB: Sunday Picks
October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
Mike Barner gives tips for the final Sunday DraftKings contests of the season, leaning heavily on Clayton Kershaw for Game 5 of the World Series.
MLB DFS: Sunday Cheat Sheet
MLB DFS: Sunday Cheat Sheet
October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
Sunday's slate of one game features a road matchup for Chris Sale against Los Angeles.
DraftKings MLB: Game 4 World Series Picks
October 27, 2018
Based on his strikeout capability and the fact he's coming off seven days of rest, Mike Barner likes Rich Hill at home in Game 4.
FanDuel MLB: Game 4 World Series Value Plays
October 27, 2018
Mookie Betts posted double-digit points in the first two games of this series and in six of the team’s 12 postseason games, which makes him a great MVP pick.
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.
FanDuel MLB: Game 5 World Series Value Plays
October 28, 2018
Chris Bennett likes Mookie Betts to continue his awesome hitting ways in Game 4, thereby making him a more safe MVP selection.
DraftKings MLB: Sunday Picks
DraftKings MLB: Sunday Picks
October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
Mike Barner gives tips for the final Sunday DraftKings contests of the season, leaning heavily on Clayton Kershaw for Game 5 of the World Series.
MLB DFS: Sunday Cheat Sheet
MLB DFS: Sunday Cheat Sheet
October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
Sunday's slate of one game features a road matchup for Chris Sale against Los Angeles.
DraftKings MLB: Game 4 World Series Picks
October 27, 2018
Based on his strikeout capability and the fact he's coming off seven days of rest, Mike Barner likes Rich Hill at home in Game 4.
FanDuel MLB: Game 4 World Series Value Plays
October 27, 2018
Mookie Betts posted double-digit points in the first two games of this series and in six of the team’s 12 postseason games, which makes him a great MVP pick.
FanDuel MLB: Game 5 World Series Value Plays
October 28, 2018
Chris Bennett likes Mookie Betts to continue his awesome hitting ways in Game 4, thereby making him a more safe MVP selection.
DraftKings MLB: Sunday Picks
DraftKings MLB: Sunday Picks
October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
Mike Barner gives tips for the final Sunday DraftKings contests of the season, leaning heavily on Clayton Kershaw for Game 5 of the World Series.
MLB DFS: Sunday Cheat Sheet
MLB DFS: Sunday Cheat Sheet
October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018
Sunday's slate of one game features a road matchup for Chris Sale against Los Angeles.
DraftKings MLB: Game 4 World Series Picks
October 27, 2018
Based on his strikeout capability and the fact he's coming off seven days of rest, Mike Barner likes Rich Hill at home in Game 4.
FanDuel MLB: Game 4 World Series Value Plays
October 27, 2018
Mookie Betts posted double-digit points in the first two games of this series and in six of the team’s 12 postseason games, which makes him a great MVP pick.