Rafael Devers

It can often be difficult to place into context how well (or how poorly) certain players have performed recently. A glance at ESPN’s Player Rater, which attempts to quantify a player’s overall fantasy value by analyzing their performance in each facet of the game, can focus targets for fantasy owners looking for help on the waiver wire. Of course, when dealing with small sample sizes, a player’s results can be fluky, but placement at or near the top of these lists could be indicative of a substantive change to a player’s…

Over the last several weeks, we've updated positional rankings for dynasty and keeper leagues. Now it's time for the master list. Below are the 300 most valuable assets for dynasty and keeper leagues as it stands today. There can be a lot of debate about where certain players are, but that's what makes rankings so much fun to do.Before we get to the rankings, there are a few questions and observations to go over. Can Anyone Pass Mike Trout and Bryce Harper? Yes, but it will be incredibly tough. As it stands today, I…

In last week's top 10, we took a look at some of the top closers in waiting. This week we turn our attention to some rookies that can make a big difference for your fantasy squad down the stretch.Let me start by saying this list is for recent and future call-ups only that are still available in fantasy leagues. You won’t find Aaron Judge or Cody Bellinger on this list, so don’t get mad. I’m warning you ahead of time.I honestly could have done a top-20 list here instead of just top-10. That’s how many good prospects…

This weekend marks one of the busiest times for real MLB teams and those of us who play fantasy baseball. We, of course, are talking about the trade deadline. Baseball's official trade deadline is on Monday, July 31, 2017, at 4 p.m. EST. After this time, the waiver wire process comes into play. Any deal completed after July 31 will involve putting players through waivers--a process that can allow any other team to block a potential deal or claim a waiver-wire player for themselves. This makes it a very interesting time for…

Last week in Dynasty Dugout, we ranked the top 50 fantasy baseball prospects. This week we begin our mid-season rankings for keeper and dynasty leagues.Third base is full of great options and intriguing top prospects. The studs are still holding down the top of these rankings, but there are several new additions to the top 10. Between the new emerging stars and aging former stars, there has been plenty of movement at this position this season. For 1st base rankings, click here.Rank Player Age Team…