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Is Justin Fields or Russell Wilson The Steelers Starting Quarterback? 2024 NFL Outlook
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room will look quite different in 2024. Kenny Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Mitch Trubisky signed with the Buffalo Bills, and Mason Rudolph signed with the Tennessee Titans. Those three quarterbacks accounted for all 17 starts for Pittsburgh last season. The Steelers will now turn to either Russell Wilson […]
Joey Pollizze
Who is the Angels Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Los Angeles Angels went through changes this offseason, which included losing Shohei Ohtani. The team also hired long-time manager Ron Washington to right the ship in Los Angeles. However, Washington is dealt a tough task after losing Ohtani. The Angels are not expected to be very competitive in 2024, and FanGraphs projects just a […]
Joey Pollizze
Who is the Pirates Closer in 2024? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates were a surprise team to start the 2023 season after a hot start in April. They were 20-9 heading into May and stood atop the NL Central. However, reality quickly set in. The Pirates went just 8-18 in May and 11-15 in June to drop in the standings. A lot of factors […]
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Jonah Heim - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 187 CURRENT ADP: ~197 ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is coming off a strong 2023 campaign that saw him win a Gold Glove and make his first All-Star appearance. Heim also put together a solid season at the plate, totaling 118 hits, 18 HRs, 95 RBI, and 28 […]
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Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Analysis for Round One Picks (2024)
The first round of fantasy baseball drafts is always the best part. Whoever fantasy managers select with their first pick is who they will rely on the most for the entire season. No matter where you pick in the first round, though, you will be selecting an elite player. All fantasy drafts are stressful, and […]
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ADP Analysis: Fantasy Baseball Catchers Set to Outperform Their ADP in 2024
Catcher has always been one of the thinnest position groups in fantasy baseball. There are many elite options at the top, but after that, there are a bunch of wild-card options. That also applies to 2024 fantasy drafts. At the top of drafts, Adley Rutschman, Will Smith, William Contreras, and J.T. Realmuto are all going […]
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Winners and Losers of 2024 NFL Free Agency in Fantasy Football
The NFL offseason never fails to disappoint, and that was the case again this year. Quarterbacks like Mac Jones, Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder, and Kenny Pickett were all traded, while Joe Mixon, Diontae Johnson, and Keenan Allen all found new homes. That was only the start of a wild offseason. Plenty of superstars signed with […]
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Love It When A Plan Comes Together: Every AFC Team's Best 2023 Draft Pick
The 2023 NFL Draft featured some great picks by several teams across the league. The biggest steal, though, might have been Puka Nacua in the fifth round. The Rams playmaker finished with the most catches and receiving yards by a rookie wideout in NFL history. Nacua might have been the biggest steal in the draft, […]
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Love It When A Plan Comes Together: Every NFC Team's Best 2023 Draft Pick
With the 2024 NFL Draft quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to look back at the 2023 NFL Draft. Three quarterbacks (Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson) were selected in the top four, and a running back (Bijan Robinson) was selected eighth overall. There were plenty of stars to come out of the […]
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Is Geno Smith or Sam Howell the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback in 2024?
The Seattle Seahawks took a chance on Geno Smith and made him the team's starting quarterback in 2022. Smith led them to the playoffs that year behind a 9-8 record while throwing for 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns. Last year, Smith wasn't as efficient throwing the football, but he still threw for 3,624 yards and […]
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When is Lucas Giolito Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
It's been a wild year for starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. He started the 2023 season with the Chicago White Sox before he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels at the MLB trade deadline. Then, Giolito was released by the Angels in late August and signed with the Cleveland Guardians for the remainder of the […]
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Who is the Tigers Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Detroit Tigers will enter the 2024 season with some high hopes. They finished second in a weak AL Central division last year and made some improvements along the pitching staff this offseason. Tarik Skubal is finally fully healthy and looking like a true Cy Young candidate, while the additions of veterans like Kenta Maeda […]
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Will the Atlanta Falcons Contend for a Super Bowl with Kirk Cousins? Early 2024 NFL Outlook
Since Matt Ryan left in 2021, the Atlanta Falcons have desperately been looking for their next quarterback. Ryan started 222 games in Atlanta across 14 seasons from 2008 to 2021. However, the Falcons have failed to replace the former 2016 MVP. That was until they landed Kirk Cousins this offseason. Cousins will immediately take over […]
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Nathaniel Lowe - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 175 CURRENT ADP: ~194 overall ANALYSIS: It's quite shocking to see where Lowe is currently going in drafts, and you can often select him in the final two rounds. His ADP currently sits at 175, which is too low for a player who has been a consistent offensive piece […]
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Alec Bohm - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 150 CURRENT ADP: ~161 overall ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies third basemen Alec Bohm is coming off his best fantasy and MLB season last year. Bohm hit 20 HRs with 97 RBI and 31 doubles behind a solid .274 average. His expected batting average (.290) also landed him in the top […]
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Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Catchers to Fall Short of ADPs (2024)
If you play both fantasy football and fantasy baseball, you know that the catcher position is like the tight end position. There aren't many elite options, but if you want to grab one of those top-tier stars, you will have to pay up. Adley Rutschman is currently the first catcher to come off the board […]
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The Running Back Carousel - Barkley, Jacobs, Henry, Swift, Pollard, Ekeler
It was just one year ago that no team wanted to sign running backs to a long-term deal. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard all received the franchise tag, while others like Devin Singletary, Ezekiel Elliott, and Kareem Hunt signed one-year deals worth less than $3.1 million. However, it has been a different story […]
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Who is the Patriots' Starting QB in 2024 with Mac Jones Gone?
The New England Patriots entered the 2024 offseason with a clear need at the quarterback position. Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe split quarterback reps last season, but neither really showed much across 17 games. Now, the quarterback position is an even bigger need after the Patriots shipped Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason. New […]
Joey Pollizze
2024 NFL Free Agency Predictions: Where Will The Top Players Land?
NFL Free Agency is always one of the wildest times of the year. It officially kicks off the new league year, and madness truly unfolds. Last year, players like Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Javon Hargrave, Jessie Bates III, DeAndre Hopkins, and David Montgomery all found new homes. Many people might not have correctly guessed the […]
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Closers and Bullpen Arms to Target for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - American League
The toughest decision you might have to make in your fantasy baseball draft is when to target a bullpen arm. Securing those saves in a roto league could be the difference between winning or losing a week. So, is it worth it to spend a fifth- or sixth-round pick on Houston Astros closer Josh Hader? […]
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Tony Pollard Signs With the Titans: Fantasy Football Impact
Running back Tony Pollard entered the offseason as one of the top backs in free agency. When the tampering period opened on Monday, Pollard immediately found himself with a new deal in Tennessee. Pollard didn't quite impress many last year after coming back from a brutal ankle injury. However, he still topped 1,000 rushing yards […]
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Saquon Barkley Signs With Eagles: Fantasy Football Impact
After playing on the franchise tag last year, running back Saquon Barkley entered free agency for the first time in 2024. Barkley was the most-coveted back on the open market this year, and the expectation was that he would find a team that would pay him what he was worth. In less than two hours […]
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2024 Free-Agent Tight End Preview
The tight end free-agent classes have not been strong over the past couple of years. Last year, Josh Oliver and Foster Moreau were the highest-paid tight ends, both inking multi-year deals. Dalton Schultz was the biggest name available at the position last offseason, but he only signed a one-year deal worth up to $6.25 million. […]
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5 Mid-To-Late Round Sleepers: NL West - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
Welcome to the final draft sleeper series, where I go through every MLB team to find one sleeper you should be drafting in fantasy baseball this year. The NL West is the last one on our list. The NL West features plenty of superstars who are going early in drafts. Mookie Betts, Corbin Carroll, Freddie […]
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Top 10 Defensive Free Agents - 2024 Available Players Include Chris Jones, Danielle Hunter, and more
Entering the offseason, some big-name defensive players were set to hit free agency. Players like Justin Madubuike, Brian Burns, Jaylon Johnson, Josh Allen, Antoine Winfield Jr., and L'Jarius Sneed were all going to be on the open market this offseason. However, with the franchise tag coming into play, six of the top eight defensive free-agent […]
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5 Mid-To-Late Round Sleepers and Values for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL West Edition
Sometimes the hardest part of fantasy baseball drafts is who to select in the later rounds. Those are the picks that wind up being the most important because if you can hit on a player going in the 14th or 15th round, that will make your fantasy team even stronger. With the fantasy baseball season […]
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Hitter Sleepers at Each Position for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
A sleeper in fantasy can mean a lot of different things. It can mean a player who is undervalued in drafts, or it can mean a player who is going super late in drafts that you take a flier on. Either way, though, it's a player you take a chance on later in your draft. […]
Joey Pollizze
2024 Free-Agent Running Back Preview
Things have not been great for running backs in the NFL over the past few years. Teams don't want to spend a high draft pick on them anymore or pay big money. Last year, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard were all franchise-tagged by their respective teams. However, no running backs were franchise-tagged this […]
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3 Bullpen Arms To Target In Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)
The hardest thing to decide in a fantasy baseball draft is when to grab relief pitchers. Saves are super important in roto leagues, so choosing a closer early could be a nice strategy. Some of the top ones, like Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers, are going super early. Williams is usually off the board […]
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2024 Free-Agent Wide Receiver Preview
The 2024 wide receiver free-agent class was going to be one of the best in recent years. If you were a team looking for a stud WR1, chances are you could sign one this offseason. However, that is not the case anymore. Mike Evans signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before free […]
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