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Oscar Mercado (OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~85-100 CURRENT ADP: ~116 overall ANALYSIS: Oscar Mercado flashed his dual-threat ability in his 2019 rookie campaign by slashing .269/.318/.443 with 15 HR, 54 RBI, 70 R, and 15 SB. He managed to do this in 438 at-bats after getting called up in the middle of May. What can he do with […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoMax Kepler (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~110 CURRENT ADP: ~133 overall ANALYSIS: Many have been waiting for Max Kepler to break out since his first full season in the big leagues in 2016. While he had some decent production through his first three seasons, he finally was able to get over the hump and officially break out in […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoBrandon Lowe (2B, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 170 CURRENT ADP: ~196 overall ANALYSIS: Brandon Lowe is a prime breakout candidate at second base heading into 2020 after his injury-riddled 2019 campaign limited him to just 296 at-bats throughout 82 games. He is another second baseman that can provide power, the ability to get on base, and a […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoKhris Davis (UT, OAK) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 150 CURRENT ADP: ~175 overall ANALYSIS: Davis struggled mightily in 2019 by slashing .220/.293/.387 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 61 R, and 47 BB in 481 at-bats. He put up career-lows in average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS, most likely all attributed to a nagging hip injury Davis had […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoThree AL Outfielders Set to Break Out in 2020
The purpose of this article, as the title suggests, is to identify three American League outfielders who have shown the potential to have a breakout season heading into 2020. These will be players who were likely on waivers at some point in your league during 2019 and may or may not have been added down […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoBreakout Outfielders Who Will Keep Improving in 2020
The purpose of this article, as the title suggests, is to identify outfielders who had a breakout season in 2019 and should be expected to continue their success in 2020. The only stipulation I have set for this article is that they must have had their breakout performance in 2019. It does not matter if […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoSecond Basemen Set to Breakout in 2020
The purpose of this article, as the title suggests, is to identify second basemen who have shown the potential to have a breakout season heading into 2020. These will be players that were likely on waivers at some point in your league during 2019 and may or may not have been added down the stretch. […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Didi Gregorius
The Philadelphia Phillies finished 2019 with a record of 81-81, which was only good enough for a fourth-place finish in the NL East. They have since added the likes of Zack Wheeler and Didi Gregorius to improve their chances of a division title in 2020. They have also brought in highly-touted manager Joe Girardi to […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoADP Cost Analysis – Kris Bryant vs Josh Donaldson
Spring training is officially underway, which means baseball season is finally 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. Third base is a fairly deep position […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2020 Regression Candidates: Breakout Outfielders
Every season in MLB you can count on the fact that you will have breakout performances from players. Sometimes these breakout performances can be seen coming a mile away and sometimes they catch you entirely by surprise. Regardless of which type of breakout we see, you will almost always have to pay up for that […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoADP Showdown – Trevor Story vs. Trea Turner
Pitchers and catchers have officially reported and position player workouts are getting underway, 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 […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoADP Showdown - Whit Merrifield vs Austin Meadows
Spring training is officially underway, which means baseball season is 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 begun dealing with tough draft position decisions. The outfield position is deep as always, but […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoADP Showdown – Matt Olson vs Paul Goldschmidt
Pitchers and catchers have officially reported and position player workouts are getting underway, 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 […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Khris Davis
The Oakland Athletics finished 2019 with a record of 97-65, which was good for a second-place finish in the AL West and a second-consecutive wildcard birth. They did this despite a statistically down season from their superstar, Khris Davis. Davis struggled mightily in 2019 by slashing .220/.293/.387 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 61 R, and […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Mark Canha
Mark Canha had a solid 2019 campaign and is one player that probably deserves more attention heading into 2020 than he is currently receiving. He finished the season hitting .273/.396/.517 with 26 HR, 58 RBI, 80 R, and 67 BB in 410 at-bats. It was a very productive line for a guy that played in […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Jorge Alfaro
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was a key piece in the J.T. Realmuto trade that was executed before the 2019 season. The Marlins have high hopes for Alfaro and he continued his development in 2019 by slashing .262/.312/.425 with 18 HR, 57 RBI, 44 R, and 22 BB. The overall numbers may not seem all that […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Mike Yastrzemski
San Francisco Giants Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a solid 2019 campaign after making his debut at the ripe age of 28. He made his debut in May and finished the season by hitting .272/.334/.518 with 21 HR, 55 RBI, 64 R, and 32 BB in 381 ABs. This was a solid performance out of Yaz, […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Francisco Mejia
Recently touted top prospect Francisco Mejia had an up and down season for the San Diego Padres in 2019. Mejia came over to the Padres in 2018 as part of a deal that sent Brad Hand and Adam Cimber to the Cleveland Indians. Expectations are high for the young catcher, especially considering what the Padres […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoNFL DFS Prop Picks for Super Bowl LIV - Monkey Knife Fight
We've reached the culmination of the 2019 NFL season with Super Bowl 54, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoJosh Donaldson to Twins - Fantasy Impact
The Minnesota Twins recently signed third baseman Josh Donaldson to a four-year contract worth $92 million. The contract also has a fifth-year option that can take the total value to $100 million. The Twins finished 101-61 in 2019 en route to their first AL Central Division title since 2010. The addition of Donaldson will add […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoNFL DFS Prop Picks for Championship Sunday - Monkey Knife Fight
We've reached Championship Sunday of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoNFL DFS Prop Picks for the Divisional Round - Monkey Knife Fight
We're in the Divisional Round of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoNFL DFS Prop Picks for Wild Card Weekend - Monkey Knife Fight
We're in Wild Card Weekend of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoNFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 17 - Monkey Knife Fight
We're in Week 17 of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoWeek 17 Stream Team - Championship Streamers
If you did not play your championship in Week 16, then you are certainly playing for it here in Week 17. Hopefully, many of you have a team set in place and do not need streaming options, but if you are here reading this article, it is likely you need some help at some position. […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoNFL DFS Prop Picks for Week 16 - Monkey Knife Fight
We're in Week 16 of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoWeek 16 Stream Team - Free Agent and Bye-Week Streamers
It is likely championship week for most of you, which means everything is on the line. Hopefully, many of you have a team set in place and do not need streaming options, but if you are here reading this article, it is likely you need some help at some position. My goal is to provide […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoNFL Saturday DFS Prop Picks for Week 16 - Monkey Knife Fight
We're in Week 16 of the NFL season, and our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you have to get ridiculously lucky just to cash. You're just playing against the house, and the […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years ago2019 Season in Review - Matt Carpenter
Matt Carpenter had a down year in 2019, which came on the heels of a 2018 season that saw him finish ninth in NL MVP voting. He struggled to get in a groove at any point in 2019 and often found himself out of the lineup late in the season. This was exemplified by his […]
Kipp Heisterman 5 years agoWeek 15 Stream Team - Free Agent and Bye-Week Streamers
Now that the playoffs are in full swing in most leagues and the final march for a championship has begun, streaming becomes a necessary strategy. Knowing who to add and when to start them could be the ultimate difference-maker in a weekly matchup. Making the right streaming decisions could easily be the difference in winning […]
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