Finding Under and Overvalued OF Using Expected Draft Values

We've been rolling out our Expected Draft Values series, starting with Nick Mariano's look into some undervalued players and overvalued players. As draft season winds down today, we're going to give you some undervalued and overvalued players who qualify at outfield. As a quick primer, Expected Draft Value is the value you would historically expect, on average, […]

Young Hitters Set To Break Out in 2019

The hunt for the next breakout player is a never-ending quest for fantasy players. Identifying and acquiring even one of those players can pay huge dividends throughout the course of a single-season league and even more so in dynasty and keeper leagues. Unfortunately, this quest is shared by all fantasy players, so the window of […]

Finding Under and Overvalued 1B Using Expected Draft Values

We've been rolling out our Expected Draft Values series, starting with Nick Mariano's look yesterday into some undervalued players, and we followed it up this morning with Nick's look at overvalued players.  This afternoon, we're going to give you some undervalued and overvalued players at first base. As a quick primer, Expected Draft Value is the […]

Breakout Relievers Due for Regression In 2019

One of the hardest positions to pinpoint fantasy value for each season is a relief pitcher. You have your handful of dominant closers who are fantasy staples, but the remainder of fantasy value usually comes from surprise players who step into the closer role or are starters with reliever eligibility. With the progressing shift towards […]

Julio Urias Healthy For 2019, But Role With Dodgers Unclear

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Julio Urias is healthy heading into spring training and is ready to prove himself, per Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. At just 22 years old, Urias has been one of the Dodgers' top pitching prospects for several years but has been unable to stay healthy. Manager Dave Roberts said that […]

Ross Stripling Preparing For Hybrid Pitching Role In 2019

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling is approaching spring training as a starter with a relief role, per the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. When asked how his 2019 role was described to him, Stripling mentioned his versatility and compared himself to the pitching equivalent of fellow teammate Kike Hernandez. The 29-year-old put up All-Star-worthy […]

ADP Debate - Madison Bumgarner vs Jose Berrios

Pitchers and catchers are ready to report, which means baseball season is officially upon us! Maybe you haven’t started prepping for your drafts, but fortunately for you, there have already been plenty of drafts, which means that fantasy players out there have already started dealing with tough draft position decisions. One of the most variable […]

Statcast Review 2018 - Noteworthy SP Launch Angle Leaders

Fret not fantasy baseball fans, Winter Meetings have come and gone, big deals are getting struck, and we are continuing our quest to find value for next season! In this edition of Statcast Review, I take a look at some of 2018’s pitching leaders in launch angle. Launch angle alone is not all that telling […]

Statcast Review - 2018 Hitting Leaders (Exit Velocity)

After a full fantasy season of using Statcast measures to predicting risers and fallers each week, it’s time to take a step back and view the big picture. One of the most straightforward Statcast measurements we relied on was exit velocity or the speed the ball comes off the bat immediately after being hit. It […]

Biggest Risers of 2018 - WHIP

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! One of the main sabermetric stats for measuring pitchers’ success is walks/hits per inning pitched (WHIP). Walks and hits directly translate to fewer points in fantasy, so the lower the WHIP […]

Walker Buehler Takes NLCS Game 3 Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler posted his second lackluster postseason performance in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Brewers. The 24-year-old pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with eight strikeouts. Buehler has faltered in the postseason after pitching a stellar game in the […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Does Enough In NLCS Game 2 Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched well enough to keep his team in the game in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Brewers. Ryu pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with four strikeouts. He left the game with his team down 2-0, […]

Chris Taylor Stays Hot In NLCS Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Chris Taylor provided more offensive production from the top of the lineup in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Brewers. Taylor went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored. The 28-year-old has been clutch in the playoffs to this point, hitting .500 with a home run, three RBI, and four […]

Kenley Jansen Stays Spotless In 2018 Playoffs Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen turned in another scoreless save to take NLCS Game 2 with a 4-3 score against the Brewers. Jansen allowed no hits and a walk with a strikeout in the ninth inning to even up the series 1-1. After being shaky at times throughout the regular season, Jansen has been […]

Justin Turner Redeems Himself In NLCS Game 2

After striking out to end NLCS Game 1 with the tying run on third base, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner made his mark in taking Game 2 against the Brewers. Turner went 2-for-4 with a single and a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning off of Jeremy Jeffress. The 33-year-old was […]

Clayton Kershaw Expected To Test 2019 Free-Agent Waters

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is expected to opt out of his contract at the end of this season to gauge free-agent interest, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Kershaw has two years and just over $70 million remaining on his contract. The 30-year-old has dealt with back injuries for the past several […]

Chris Taylor Gets Three Hits In NLCS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Chris Taylor had a solid hitting performance out of the leadoff spot in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers. Taylor went 3-for-5 with two singles and an RBI triple. Taylor's triple came in the ninth inning with two outs, putting himself in scoring position and making the game 6-5. Unfortunately, […]

Manny Machado's Offense Not Enough For NLCS Game 1 Win

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado had a great game at the plate Friday but could not carry his team to a win in a 6-5 loss to the Brewers. Machado went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and three RBI. Machado is still hitting just .238 in the playoffs this season […]

Clayton Kershaw Falls Flat In NLCS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw did not put forth a strong showing in Friday's NLCS Game 1 against the Brewers. Kershaw allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits (including a solo home run to opposing pitcher Brandon Woodruff) and two walks with two strikeouts in just three innings. The lefty has struggled in […]

Rich Hill Pitches Well Enough In NLDS Game 4

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill did enough in his first start of the postseason as the Dodgers took the NLDS Monday, defeating the Braves 6-2. Hill pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and five walks with three strikeouts on 82 pitches. This start definitely wasn't one of Hill's better […]

David Freese Has Clutch Hit In NLDS Game 4

Los Angeles Dodgers corner infielder David Freese added to his stellar postseason career stats in Monday's 6-2 win over the Braves. Freese entered the game as a pinch hitter down 2-1 with runners on second and third and two outs. After working the count full, he lined a single up the middle off of Brad […]

Manny Machado Drives In Four, Secures Trip To NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado proved why he will be one of the most sought-after players this offseason in Monday's 6-2 win over the Braves. Machado went 2-for-5 with an RBI double (the Dodgers' first run of the game) and a huge three-run home run to put the Dodgers up 6-2. The star […]

Yasmani Grandal Hits Solo Home Run In NLDS Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Grandal provided power from the backstop position during the regular season. His 24 HR were third amongst catchers, so it was no surprise to see him hit another in the postseason. Grandal's pop out of […]

Manny Machado Tags Two-Run Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado made his first hit of the NLDS count in Game 2's 3-0 win over the Braves, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Machado took advantage of a first-inning 3-0 count, pulling an Anibal Sanchez pitch into the left-field seats. He is now just 1-for-8 in the playoffs, […]

Kenley Jansen Makes First 2018 Postseason Appearance, Gets Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen secured the NLDS Game 2 win in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Jansen allowed no runs on a single and no walks with a strikeout. The top closer had an erratic 2018 season, going through some serious slumps and issues with his irregular heartbeat, but looked like his […]

Clayton Kershaw Dominates In NLDS Game 2 Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw showed why he is one of baseball's best pitchers in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Kershaw pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just two hits and no walks with three strikeouts. The Dodgers have received excellent efforts from their starters so far and will look to complete the […]

Joc Pederson Smacks Leadoff Home Run In NLDS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson got things off on the right note in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Braves, going 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run. Pederson, who was down in the count 0-2, took a 98-mph Mike Foltynewicz fastball just over the right-center field wall to give the Dodgers momentum and a 1-0 […]

Max Muncy Does It All In NLDS Game 1 Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy contributed in all facets of the game in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Braves. Muncy went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run, three walks, a stolen base, and had a great defensive stretch at first base to get an out in the eighth inning. Muncy, whose power was a […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Pitches Gem For Game 1 NLDS Win

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu turned in a masterful performance in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Braves. Ryu tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and no walks with eight strikeouts, paving the way for a 6-0 victory. The lefty had been outstanding in the regular season since returning to the […]

Kenley Jansen Ends Regular Season With Shaky Performance

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen ended his up-and-down season with a lackluster performance in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. Jansen came on to pitch the ninth inning up by five and allowed two runs on two solo home runs and no walks with two strikeouts. Jansen struggled mightily at times this season and […]