Edwin Encarnacion

One of the most enjoyable parts of fantasy sports in debating which players are better than others. We've all done it. You're hanging out with some friends, probably enjoying a beer or two, and you get into a long discussion over which player is better than another one. Sometimes it might get heated, but that's okay. We aren't all going to agree on every single player. That would make fantasy leagues incredibly boring.The same can be said here at Fantrax. We have a great group of writers and podcasters (that might not be a…

After covering the catcher position last week, we break down the position that usually has the most power each season. First base was a very busy position in 2017. We saw powerful debuts from Cody Bellinger, Rhys Hoskins, and Matt Olson, breakout seasons from Logan Morrison and Justin Smoak, and the worst season of Miguel Cabrera's career.All of this played a huge part in how these rankings were constructed. Most of the names in the top-10 are household fantasy names, but a couple of youngsters join them after…

In last week’s top 10, we took a look at some top closers in waiting that could help your team in saves if they get the closer role for their respective MLB team. This week, we profile 10 struggling players that could have resurgences over the second half of the fantasy season.This been a weird fantasy baseball season so far. Stars like Manny Machado and Miguel Cabrera are struggling, yet Yonder Alonso and Justin Smoak are mashing. Those are just four instances, too. There are dozens more.I’m leaving studs like…

The 2017 fantasy baseball season is barely a month old, but so much has already happened. We've seen some blazing starts, prolonged slumps, and plenty of trips to the newly created 10-day disabled list. A lot of movement is happening in terms of player's value in dynasty leagues. Let's take a look at some corner infielders trending in different directions. Trending Up Freddie Freeman, 1st Base, Atlanta BravesSince debuting for the Braves in 2010, Freeman has been a fairly productive player. His potential and big frame,…

MLB Fantasy I know that it's very early in the 2017 season, but you need to start worrying about some players if they are on your Fantasy Baseball team!  Here is a look at the players in the American League that I would start being worried about if they were on my team:My other article:15 Players to Start to Worry About in the National LeagueBrad Miller, 2B/SS, Tampa Bay Rays - If you drafted lefty swinging infielder Brad Miller hoping for 30 homers again (which he did last year), you might be starting to…