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I'm a big fan of deep leagues, but one of the less attractive aspects of drafting a large player pool is finding players you can be enthused about in the later rounds. Usually, it's not a problem we need to sweat. Even in deep formats, savvy owners can usually fill the gaps they left with bad late picks through trades or FAAB bidding.So imagine being in a 15-team league with 50-player rosters that doesn't allow trading or add/drops. That is a reality for me and the 14 owners who paid a $150 entry fee for the chance at a…

It is never easy to foresee the unforeseen. Injuries happen every day in the NHL, and here at Fantrax, our goal is to help you try to stay on top of those maladies with our weekly Injury Report. Counting all the latest bumps, bites, and bruises, there were 92 players held out of lineups. Several of those are long-term injuries from a previous year. Those players are likely not going to return or have retired. Here are some of the more notable maladies out there and their possible prognosis. Injury Updates Centers Auston…

The Baseball Show presents our pre-season video Draft Guide. Individual player breakdowns to help you know who to draft, and who to avoid in 2018.Here is a look at Chicago White Sox's budding pitching star Reynaldo Lopez.Subscribe to the channel, and watch The Baseball Show on Fantrax every week, for up to the minute player coverage. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for free! Hosts: Andy Singleton (@PeoplezPen) &…

The Royals signed Lucas Duda to a one-year deal to be their first baseman or designated hitter. After losing out to the Padres for Eric Hosmer's services, Duda is a cheaper and still talented consolation prize. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for free! Duda slugged 30 home runs in 491 plate appearances last season. While the home runs were nice, he batted only .217, which was hampered by a career-high 31% strikeout rate.…

What: World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship Where: Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico When: March 1st-4th Defending Champion: Dustin Johnson FedEx Cup Points and Purse: 550 and $10,000,000It was Justin Thomas taking home the Honda Classic last week for his seventh win in his last 31 events. He is also the third player to win eight times before turning 25 years old and has now taken over first place in the FedEx Cup race. Oh, and he’s finally passed Jordan Spieth on the OWGR climbing into third…

The Baseball Show presents our pre-season video Draft Guide. Individual player breakdowns to help you know who to draft, and who to avoid in 2018.Here is a look at Texas Rangers' centerpiece Nomar Mazara.Subscribe to the channel, and watch The Baseball Show on Fantrax every week, for up to the minute player coverage. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for free! For more on Mazara, check out Keith Farnsworth's 2018…

The Rangers signed Tim Lincecum for bullpen help. The former Cy Young Award winner didn’t throw with a major league team last season, but he could be a reliable relief arm. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for free! The last time Tim Lincecum threw in the majors, his fastball sat at 88 mph and he posted a 5.48 ERA and a 6.8 K/9 with the 2016 Angels. The 32-year-old righty seemed done. Since then, he has improved, and just last…

Nomar Mazara - Big Shoes to Fill When Bill James calls his shot, saying a player is “the next Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera-type hitter,” people listen. When he says that player is 22-year-old Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara, people immediately start to wonder what he knows that we don’t. For those who don’t know who Bill James is, he is basically the O.G. of baseball analytics. He revolutionized the game and its use of advanced stats and sabermetrics. James, on a recent MLB Network interview, said “I love Nomar Mazara. I…

You know something, we're pretty spoiled for choice at reliever. No matter your draft strategy, you have a good chance to walk away with a reliable closer if you play your cards smart this season.Last season tells us Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel are in another galaxy of their own, but for those of us left here on earth, last year also tells us that reaching for an elite closer isn't always the best strategy come draft day. Injuries and pitchers go hand in hand -- see Jeurys Familia, Mark Melancon, and Zach Britton for…

The Twins have signed Logan Morrison to a one-year deal to be their primary designated hitter. Additionally, Morrison could play some first base when if Joe Mauer gets hurt. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for free! The 30-year-old Morrison is coming off career highs in home runs (38), OPS (.868), and plate appearances (601). He probably experienced his career season in 2017. While he’ll likely regress off his career-high…