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MLB Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact - National League
The National League has seen plenty of young players blossom into stars over the past couple of years. Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger, Ronald Acuna Jr., Pete Alonso, and Devin Williams all won NL Rookie of the Year from 2016 to 2020. Those five players are now regarded as some of the best in the game. […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoMLB Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact - American League
In recent years, the MLB rookie class has not disappointed. Two seasons ago, we saw Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, Spencer Strider, and Bobby Witt Jr. all make their debuts. Now, those four players are superstars in the league. Rodriguez, Rutschman, and Witt also all finished top 10 in American League MVP voting in 2023. Last […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWill the New England Patriots Trade the No. 3 Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
Now is about that point of the offseason where draft rumors pick up. With the 2024 NFL Draft less than one month away, those rumors are certainly picking up about the New England Patriots. The Patriots currently own the third overall pick in this upcoming draft, and they can go many different routes with that […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoBryce Miller - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 167 CURRENT ADP: ~181 overall ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller is a sleeper that everyone should target in fantasy drafts this season. Miller, who is entering his second Major League Baseball season, has an ADP outside the top 180. His 2023 season might not have been the […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoFull Opening Day MLB Schedule - Thursday's Slate To Open 2024 Season
The MLB regular season is finally here. After a long offseason filled with plenty of surprises, the MLB season will officially begin on Thursday, March 28. Fans already got a taste of regular season action when the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers opened the season on March 20 in Seoul, South Korea. The […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoTaking An Early Look at the 2024 NFL WR Rookie Class
The 2024 NFL Draft is just a couple of weeks away, and if your team needs a wide receiver, this is the class to select one. Many analysts have said this is one of the deepest wideout classes in recent memory. On top of that, this class has plenty of superstars at the top of […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoOvervalued Second Basemen for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
The worst mistake fantasy managers can make in a fantasy baseball draft is taking a chance on a player in the early rounds that winds up busting. Whether the player gets injured or has a poor year at the plate, it's hard to recover from. That's especially true if you select the player in the […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months ago5 Hitters Who Will Rebound for 2024 Fantasy Baseball: A Year To Forget
The fantasy baseball season is quickly approaching, and now is the time to start researching for your league. The MLB regular season will officially kick off on March 20 with the Dodgers and Padres heading to Seoul, South Korea. Those two teams will play a two-game series overseas. However, the rest of the MLB season […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoIs Jordan Romano Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano has been one of the top closers in baseball over the past few years. He is coming off back-to-back 36 save seasons and has the fourth most saves (95) since the start of the 2021 season. That makes Romano one of the better closer options in fantasy this […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoStarting Pitchers: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
When to select a starting pitcher can sometimes be the hardest part in fantasy baseball. However, getting at least one elite starter is almost key. Spencer Strider is the most valuable starting pitcher in fantasy drafts this year and should be the clear No. 1 pitcher off the board. Strider is currently the only pitcher […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoUndervalued Second Basemen to Outperform ADP for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
The second base position has some elite options at the start of fantasy drafts this year. Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, and Jose Altuve are all going within the first three rounds. Betts is the most valuable of the bunch since he is going top five in almost every draft. After that, Albies is […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoThird Base: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
There's some depth at the third base position in fantasy baseball this year. It might not be as deep as in years past, but 10 third basemen are going inside the top 85 in drafts this year. Some third basemen like Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley, Rafael Devers, and Gunnar Henderson are going earlier in drafts. […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Cubs Closer in 2024? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Chicago Cubs will enter the 2024 season with plenty of confidence that they can get back to the playoffs. They re-signed Cody Bellinger, signed left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga to a four-year, $53 million deal, traded for a top prospect in Michael Busch, and signed manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs made enough moves this offseason […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoIs 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 8 months agoWho 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 8 months agoWho 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoJonah 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoFantasy 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoADP 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWinners 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoLove 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, […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoLove 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoIs 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWill 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoNathaniel 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoAlec 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoOvervalued 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 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoThe 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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