St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Projections

2014 St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Outlook With the Cardinals likely done with their offseason moves, it is time to look at the fantasy possibilities for their 2014 roster. The biggest question marks remain in the rotation, where in my estimation, all but two rotation spots are up for grabs. Ace Adam Wainright and last year’s […]

Nate Jones: Setup Man Poised to Leap Forward in 2014 Fantasy Baseball

  Setup Men Poised to Leap Forward: Nate Jones With closer Addison Reed closing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago White Sox will be searching for a new closer among the relievers they possess. Of the names on the White Sox roster, the player that could be considered first for the closer role is veteran Matt […]

Chicago White Sox Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The 2013 season was one of disappointment for the Chicago White Sox. With the underachieving play of a majority of the roster, fantasy owners found diminutive value in most of the players. However, one area of the team that had value was the pitching staff due to the success of Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. […]

Atlanta Braves Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Projections

Sporting a 96-66 win-loss mark, the Atlanta Braves took home the N.L. East crown in 2013. Although they did indeed feature a solid lineup anchored by All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, the pitching staff largely led the way to the team’s third playoff appearance in the last four years. Even though 200-game winner Tim Hudson, […]

Cactus League Analysis 2014: NL Teams I’ll Be Watching in Spring Training

In my previous post, I covered something I’ll be watching from each of the American League teams training in Arizona this spring. Today I cover a little something from each of the National League teams. As the spring progresses, I’ll  revisit some of these questions and position battles and re-evaluate how they’ll affect the fantasy […]

Texas Rangers Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

And now for a sentence that may have never before appeared in print: The Texas Rangers finished last season near the top of the American League in several key pitching categories, including ERA (3.62-4th), shutouts (10-4th), opponent’s batting average (.248-2nd), strikeouts (1,309-2nd) and earned runs allowed (589-4th). However, even with all the good numbers, the Rangers […]

San Diego Padres Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

2014 San Diego Padres - Starting Rotation Preview The same negative impact PETCO Park has on hitters, it naturally has the opposite impact on pitching, which makes Padres starting pitchers worth a look.  You'll be hard-pressed to find a Padres pitcher you can project for more than 15 wins, but there is some value to […]

Cactus League Analysis 2014: AL Teams I’ll Be Watching in Spring Training

As the calendar turns to February and the NFL season is put to rest, it is time to focus on the upcoming season and begin preparations in earnest for another rotisserie fantasy baseball season. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Arizona next week for the Dodgers and D-Backs, a week earlier this year because […]

2014 Dynasty Leagues: Outfield Keepers

If you are part of a dynasty keeper league you are probably hard at work on your roster and asking yourself: "Who should I keep now”?  Depending on the rules governing your league, you may need to carefully consider which players should remain on your roster. Remember, you will be looking for players with exceptional […]

Milwaukee Brewers Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The Milwaukee Brewers are not one of those teams where fantasy owners will look at the roster and see a ton of players worth drafting. However, there are certainly some players that owners should not look past, and others who likely should not be rated as highly as others seem to be doing. Here is […]

Detroit Tigers Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The Detroit Tigers starting rotation has a good shot at being the best in the majors. They have two of the last three Cy Young Award winners.  Add another starter that led the American League in ERA last year, and you have three top fantasy starting pitchers in one rotation. Sure, they lost Doug Fister […]

Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The Phillies starting rotation has long been the team's primary strength, boasting arguably three aces in Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay.  Halladay's retirement raises questions about the rotation and leaves a glaring hole.  While Halladay had been sidelined with injuries over the last couple of seasons, his strong leadership and veteran presence had […]

Five Under the Radar 2nd Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball

Five Under the Radar Sleeper 2nd Basemen in 2014 In session 1 we talked about 5 under the radar 1st baseman. Welcome to Session 2. Grab a cup of coffee and make yourself comfortable. Yesterday, we applied some exposure therapy, mostly due to Ike Davis. I trust you’ve overcome your fear of Mr. Davis. If not, […]

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep

  2014 Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Staff Preview The Pirates pitching last season carried the team to 94 wins, the most in over 20 seasons. The pitching staff accounted for the third-best ERA in the majors a year ago at 3.26. They also had the second-most saves with 55, which means they won a lot of […]

Five Under the Radar 1st Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball

Five Under the Radar Sleeper 1st Basemen in 2014 Shall we start with Ike Davis?  Take a deep breath. That’s it, now exhale. Let’s keep breathing until your heartbeat is back to normal. I understand your fear. Keep breathing…in through the mouth, out through the nose. I said Ike Davis’s name early to get it […]

Cincinnati Reds Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The Cincinnati Reds underwhelmed as a team in 2013, finishing third in the NL Central and losing in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. However, their pitching staff emerged as one of the best in the majors. The Reds’ staff finished last season with the best WHIP in all of baseball, ranking third in […]

Los Angeles Angels Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The lineup the Angels send out for 2014 provides much hope for the city of Los Angeles. They have the ability to hit for power, average and have enough speed to compete as one of the best lineups in the league.   They are one of the few teams in the league that could feature […]

NL East Preview and Rankings: Who Rises, Who Falls

The offseason is winding down, which means it’s time to evaluate which teams made the right moves and which ones got caught sleeping. Although there are still some big names out there that could help some teams whose rosters are lacking, let’s take a look at which NL East teams will improve upon their 2013 […]

Toronto Blue Jays Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Projections

The 2014 Toronto Blue Jays will depart for Spring Training with the hype significantly tempered as compared to the last time they congregated in Dunedin, FL. While they may not be the preseason darlings they were in 2013, they have plenty of players that can help you win your fantasy league. From a fantasy perspective, […]

Miami Marlins Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep

Many people expected the Marlins to struggle last season as a team in totality, but I’m not sure if they expected their hitting to be as abysmal as it was in 2013. Just where did the Marlins offense rank in runs? 30th. Okay but how about in batting average? 30th. Let me save you the […]

Colorado Rockies Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The Rockies can be a fantasy goldmine for offense, and here are the players owners should take a look at for 2014.   2014 Colorado Rockies Lineup Analysis and Projections Troy Tulowitzki, SS In the fantasy realm, Tulo is a stud and a cornerstone of a team….when healthy. Last year he was on the field […]

New York Yankees Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

Hole at the Hot Corner Now that Major League Baseball has confirmed that A-Rod will be suspended for the entire 2014 season, the obvious question surrounding the Yankee lineup is who will fill the void that the Bronx Bombers have at the hot corner? In the 152 games that A-Rod did not play at third […]

Having the No. 2 Pick: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy

Last week we looked at who to draft in the #1 spot of your 2014 fantasy baseball draft. This week we look at the #2 spot. Warmer weather will be here soon, and that means getting ready for the 2014 fantasy baseball season. Every owner needs to have a plan going into the season to […]

Top Seven Catcher Keepers for 2014 Dynasty Leagues

Top Seven Catcher Keepers for 2014 Dynasty Leagues I know it may still be cold outside where you live,  but if you close your, eyes you can hear the faint crack of a baseball hitting the sweet part of the bat. It's baseball season, people, and if you’re in a dynasty or keeper league, you […]

Atlanta Braves Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

2014 Atlanta Braves – Lineup Overview Not a whole lot is going to change for the Braves heading into the 2014 campaign, after a satisfactory year last season.  The only change we should expect will be the replacement of the departed Brian McCann with Evan Gattis at catcher.  Gattis and McCann had very similar stat […]

Top 20 Second Basemen (2B) - Rankings, Tiers and Projections

  Second Base (2B) - Fantasy Baseball Rankings & Projections Going into 2014, second base just might be the thinnest position in fantasy baseball. Doesn’t matter how you score it, how you slice it-- this position is 50 Shades of Weak. But, you do still need one on your team, so let’s make it happen […]

2014 Fantasy Baseball Impact Prospects: Shortstop

  Top Five 2014 Fantasy Baseball Impact Prospects: Shortstop The shortstop position has a lot of great prospects to look at. There are a few however, that should have more of an impact in 2014 fantasy baseball than others.  The five shortstops listed here are either going to be there on Opening Day or by […]

San Francisco Giants Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The San Francisco Giants finished a disappointing 2013 season ranked 29th in HR and 22nd in RBI, but tenth in hits and eighth in BA. What does this disparity indicate? The Giants consistently got hits and men on base and consistently left them stranded. If the Giants are going to be successful in 2014, this […]

2014 Fantasy Baseball Impact Prospects: Catcher

  There are some positions that fantasy owners ignore too often because of the lack of production that the position generally brings. The catcher spot in lineups can turn into a source of pain and suffering if an owner can’t secure one of the top five or six at the position, especially in leagues with […]

Boston Red Sox Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep

The 2013 Red Sox led the majors in Runs, On Base Percentage, Slugging Percentage, wOBA, RC+. By virtually every offensive metric, from basic to advanced, the Sox fielded the best offense in baseball and it wasn’t that close. So why was it that they had only 2 players that ranked among the top 5 at […]