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On June 4, 1953, after batting practice at Forbes Field, the Pirates and Cubs announced a shocking trade. Pittsburgh sent slugger Ralph Kiner, C Joe Garagiola‚ P Howie Pollet‚ and OF Catfish Metkovich to Chicago for C Toby Atwell‚ P Bob Schultz‚ 1B Preston Ward‚ 3B George Freese‚ OF Bob Addis‚ OF Gene Hermanski‚ and $150‚000. Can you imagine how the fantasy world would react today if two teams made a trade right after batting practice? Let's take a look at the latest MLB news happening on June 4, 2018. MLB News and Notes…

With over a third of the MLB season in the books, fantasy owners and MLB teams alike have started to get a sense of where they sit moving forward. As always, owners will be scrambling to find buy-low acquisitions and betting on various early-season performances.Today, we look at Brian Dozier and Chris Taylor, a pair of middle infielders whose early-season performances aren’t truly indicative of their fantasy value moving forward. Brian Dozier, Minnesota Twins Dozier’s 2018 season can only be described as a disappointment…

The week of June 4 to June 10 doesn't give us much as far as two-start pitchers go. That doesn't mean there aren't some quality options, though. You may have to dive deep to find guys outside of the obvious ones. They're out there, however, and I'll help you find which ones are worth a shot and which ones to stay away from. *As always, keep in mind that these are the probable two-start pitchers as of Saturday, June 2 and are subject to change.  Two-Start Pitchers No-Brainers It’s simple. These are the two-start guys that…

Now that the calendar has flipped to June, we are getting closer and closer to the 2018 fantasy football season. Our mock draft page is up and running, and our ADP page reflects the many drafts already conducted here on Fantrax. Quarterbacks are an important part of a roster, and deciding which of the fantasy quarterbacks is the best fit for your team is of great importance. It is never too early to talk rankings, so let’s take a look at my current top-10 fantasy quarterback rankings. TOP-10 FANTASY QUARTERBACKS 1. Aaron…

This week's report is a smorgasbord of intriguing waiver wire targets. First off, it's Shane Bieber time! Are you excited? If you're not, you should be. I'll tell you more as to why below. I could probably (definitely) write this article entirely about the greatness of the Beebs, but that would totally defeat the purpose of a waiver wire report. You come here looking for more than just me drooling about one player.Well, you're in luck. Outside of Bieber, I have a leadoff hitter for you with an OPS over 1.000, a new…

The more best ball leagues you join, the more you'll start to spot trends in draft picks. As noted in the first part of the series, running backs are dominating the first couple of rounds with wide receivers filling the gaps. The elite tight ends fall into the second and third round. Defenses start to disappear in the teens. Even late-round WR, RB, or TE picks present value. You know the talent is there, but the path to success isn't clear."Taywan Taylor should be out on the field in three-receiver sets.""Dante…

Fire - Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo has long been a fan favorite simply because of his name. "Finding Nimmo" was the name of about 50% of all fantasy teams a couple years back. However, after the initial novelty wore off, owners realized there isn't a ton to love. Nimmo had just six homers and two steals over an even 100 games between 2016-17. Trying to get category juice out of Nimmo was like trying to juice a banana. Don't think about that too much. His primary calling card was there already, however — a .367 on-base…

Nothing like a little fantasy football to get the summer kicked off right! We’re talking early fantasy football sleepers. Every year, the fantasy football community forgets about a majority of the NFL players that end up producing well after draft day. These players may have actually produced at one point in their careers, but injuries, new teams, or just flat-out amnesia can deter even astute fantasy owners away from potential sleepers.Never fear. Let’s dive into some early fantasy football sleepers that are going to…

Ronald Acuna, Atlanta Braves MRI results showed a strained ACL, and rumors are swirling that Acuna wanted to play the following day. The Braves will handle their budding superstar wisely and give him some downtime. Conservatively, he should sit out longer than the minimum 10 days, but age matters in this situation. He’s a 20-year-old kid, and quite frankly, they heal faster than us old guys. I believe caution wins out in the case. Expected Return: June 15 Yu Darvish, Chicago Cubs MRI results were also encouraging for the…

Given the insane number of transfer players, fantasy owners are looking to find clarity on which players are worth drafting this year. Last season featured transfer players Will Grier and Jarrett Stidham, who made names for themselves, while other transfers like Malik Zaire and Kyle Allen fell short of their potential. This article will give you some perspective on the biggest names in the transfer market and help you determine their 2018 fantasy potential. 2018 Transfer Players QB Dru Brown, Oklahoma State Previous Team:…