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Never mind that we're still waiting for Domingo Santana and Kole Calhoun to hit their second home runs or for Alex Wood to get his first win. A quarter of the season has already whizzed right past us. Is it time to admit that these players are in the first batch of fantasy baseball busts? As some stats are starting to stabilize, it's a good opportunity not only to size up our teams as a whole, but to check in on individual players. Back in February, I picked 10 players for my fantasy baseball busts list, and at this…

I’m a big fan of democracy. In fact, when I was just a few days old, my dad wrote me in against an uncontested U.S. Senator he refused to vote for; you could say I’ve been a product of the electoral process since birth. That’s why I decided to let you, the people, vote to determine the order we would pick apart the top prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft here on Fantrax. You collectively determined that you wanted to know about the running backs first and foremost, so we are here to run down the top targets for dynasty or…

Fathers get a lot of the credit for instilling a love of baseball in their children, but for many of us, our mothers also played a crucial role. Considering the number of hours many of us spent playing baseball growing up, moms made a lot of this possible. That is why it is really nice to see MLB and their players celebrate Mother's Day the way they do. Players, coaches, and managers proved that real men wear pink, and that color, along with supporting breast cancer research, unified every MLB team, regardless of the names…

When it comes to prospects, the New York Mets organization isn't an ideal place to do your shopping. Coming into the season, only one Mets prospect cracked top-100 industry lists, and that was Andres Gimenez. None cracked my own top-100 dynasty prospect rankings here on Fantrax, with only one being close, and it wasn't Gimenez. It was Mr. Peter Morgan Alonso. Alonso was drafted by the Mets in the 2nd round of the 2016 amateur draft after a very productive junior season at the University of Florida. In 211 at-bats, Alonso…

This week we are blessed with a huge number of pitchers that gain a ton of value by making two starts. You won't find a ton of flashy aces making two starts this week, but keep an eye out for those under-the-radar guys who could help give you an edge. *As always, keep in mind that these are the probable two-start pitchers as of Saturday, May 12 and are subject to change.  No-Brainers It’s simple. These are the two-start guys that you should slot into your roster and not worry about them. These are the guys that have a…

Vladito! The Rise of Vladimir Guerrero Jr Vladimir Guerrero Jr is better known as Vladito! on The Baseball Show, and is quickly bursting onto the national scene. Many in the Baseball world knew him, as he tagged along for his father's journey to a Hall of Fame career. But now, he is making a name for himself. Still just 19 years old, he has handled every level so far with ease. He has started the 2018 campaign in Double-A, and thru 29 games has mashed 36 RBI to the tune of a .386 Batting Average. Many thought he wouldn't…

Last week, I touched on several players who should see a boost in 2018 fantasy football value in part because of how their new head coaches are likely to utilize them. This week, I will look at players who could be negatively affected by their new surroundings. This surely isn’t to say that any of these coaches are not qualified to lead an NFL franchise, nor does this mean that the players on this list are not draftable. It is simply to say that I believe the players below are overvalued and will disappoint fantasy owners…

The theme for this week's waiver wire report is "not sexy." If you're looking for a pole and some Def Leppard music, move along. There will be no pouring of sugar this week. Splenda maybe, but not sugar. Unfortunately, not every week has stud prospects and hot waiver wire adds. There are only so many Walker Buehlers and Mike Sorokas to go around. It would be nice if those type of players were available every week, but that would be unrealistic and turn us into spoiled brats. Even without the high profile names, this…

Fire - Odubel Herrera There were two very different sides to Odubel Herrera's 2017 season. On one hand, you've got Odubel the performer, bat-flipping like a madman. He will bat flip a walk. Some people love it, some people hate it, and in the interest of self-preservation I'll keep my stance to myself. In any case, there is also Odubel the fantasy asset, whom we are here to discuss. Herrera as a fantasy player is quite the opposite of his on the field persona. He is — dare I say — bland. Sure, there was his breakout 2016…

ROUND 37: FANTASY EPL REVIEW It’s obvious we’re coming to the season’s end when you see the highest fantasy EPL scorers list for the previous week and some rarely heard names have sneaked in. Most of the common names came from Arsenal’s current and former players. That’s because the Gunners’ last home game of the season wasn’t your typical last home game — it was Arsene Wenger’s last home match and the players made sure they sent him off in style with a 5-0 victory over Burnley. The former player I was referring to above…