Predicting the leaders in steals for the upcoming season may sound like a straightforward task, but its not as easy as it seems.There is quite a bit of variance involved, and the league as a whole has seen a sharp decline in stolen base attempts since the 2012 season (about 700 fewer attempts). Past production, sprint and speed score metrics, and 2019 projections all factor into this Top 10 stolen base leader list.Opportunity is also key, as some players get the green light more often and certai[...]

As we enter the final stretch for drafting it is time to take a look at the latest iteration of points leagues rankings from our amazing hard working rankings staff. Starting with the outfield is always fun because there is so much depth at the position, especially if you only require three of them, as many points leagues do. However, even if your league has switched to five outfielders there is still a lot of value, both within the top-60 at the position and below.Points leagues are always toug[...]

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 190CURRENT ADP: ~240 overallANALYSIS: The second Santana was dealt to the Mariners this off-season, I boarded the hype train. He wasn't going to get the necessary amount of PA in Milwaukee's crowded outfield and is too talented to be sitting on the pine as a reserve. Last season he only received half a season's worth of big league at-bats, and could never get in a groove to reinforce an incredible 2017 season. That season, his first full MLB campaign, saw Domingo [...]

We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with a look at the star-studded outfield position[...]

First base is no longer the premier position it once was for fantasy baseball. Aging sluggers have not been replaced by all-around talents for the large part and it has left a massive gulf in quality. Part of the decline in hitting has been due to the demand to get better fielders at first base, but some of it is also just a gulf in players currently in their prime. The first base position is either loaded with over 30s declining hitters or hitters under the age of 25. There are players that fal[...]

Despite whiffing on more than half, my 2018 predictions were highlighted by the claim that Christian Yelich would return first-round value. I was also justifiably optimistic about Matt Chapmans breakout and Khris Davis impending title of Home Run King. So, I figured, the best plan of attack for 2019 was to use the same template for some of those accurate predictions: ___ returns first-round value, ___ leads the Majors in home runs and ___ is a top-10 *insert position.*Beyond that, I ran with a f[...]

The Los Angeles Angels and superstar outfielder Mike Trout agreed on a record-setting 12-year deal worth more than $430 million on Tuesday, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. The 27-year-old was eligible to become a free agent after the 2020 season after his six-year, $144.5 million contract expired. The new deal would add 10 years to the existing deal, but there will be no opt-out clause. Trout was the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year and has finished either first or second in the[...]

I'll openly acknowledge that I don't really do bold predictions.I sit, read, think, and then watch the players play. If I see something, maybe I'll write an article.But in the spirit of fun, I've put together my own version of 10 Bold Predictions that will definitely, almost probably come to pass. Paul DeJongis a top-ten shortstop and top-100 playerHere's my position: Your team would be better if you built your strategy around getting Paul DeJong at his current cost. Right now, no other pla[...]

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