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Fantasy Baseball Weekly Pitching Primer: Two-Starts, Must-Starts, and Spot-Stars for Week of June 6th

In this week’s Weekly Pitching Primer, Ryan McElroy analyzes the pitchers you must start, the guys getting two starts, and the guys who are prime candidates for spot starts.

Fantasy Baseball Weekly Pitching Primer: Halladay, Bedard, Hudson are two-start, must-start hurlers

May 29, 2011 By Ryan McElroy Leave a Comment

This week there are several more-than-capable starting pitching options, including some stud two-start guys, who can carry your team to a Week 10 victory if you play them correctly.

Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers May 23-29: Johnny Cueto, Alexi Ogando, Cole Hamels, More

May 21, 2011 By Ryan McElroy 1 Comment

This week there are several interesting pitchers starting twice, as well as a several must starts. While most of the aces will not be pitching twice this week, there are several pitchers who should be a fixture in your fantasy lineup.

Fantasy Baseball Impact Rookies for 2011

February 22, 2011 By Ryan McElroy 1 Comment

2010 proved that rookies are key to success in the major leagues and in fantasy baseball. The class of 2011 has a tough act to follow, but there are several players with the talent to put up the same kind of numbers as the 2010 rookies.

2011 Closers Primer: Strategy & Stock Watch

February 21, 2011 By Ryan McElroy Leave a Comment

Don’t reach for a closer! Every year you should hear this because there are always closers, like a Chris Perez last year, who break through and give solid numbers to your team without even being drafted.

Fantasy Baseball: 2011 First Base Primer: Strategy, Stock Watch, and More

February 18, 2011 By Ryan McElroy 1 Comment

First base is a pretty deep position, but it is important to get a top-notch first baseman early who will anchor your lineup. First base produces power and all the other necessary numbers for fantasy, so do not wait too long to pick a first baseman.

2011 Catcher Primer: Strategy, Stock Watch, and more

February 17, 2011 By Ryan McElroy Leave a Comment

Although there are some young up-and-coming names to keep an eye on, catcher remains a very thin position when it comes to proven impact bats. That is why the best catchers should be highly valued, due to the big drop off after the top catchers, and why you don’t want to overpay if you miss [...]

2011 Starting Pitcher Primer: Strategy, Stock Watch, and more

February 16, 2011 By Ryan McElroy 3 Comments

It is hard to go wrong in a year that has such an abundance of starting pitchers who are capable of carrying a fantasy lineup. We provide a general strategy overview as well as name some players whose stock is rising and falling.

Fantasy Baseball: Busts for 2011

February 3, 2011 By Ryan McElroy

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This year, there are several potential busts for 2011 who fantasy owners should stay away from. Among the names: Derek Jeter, Paul Konerko, Jayson Werth, John Buck, and many more.

Fantasy Baseball: The Offseason Effect on Adam Dunn, Zack Greinke, Victor Martinez and more

January 31, 2011 By Ryan McElroy

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In this post, we’ll look at some of the biggest names who will be playing in new AL & NL Central cities and assess their outlook for 2011. Then you can hop over to MSF Fantasy Sports for a more complete look at the fantasy impact of this year’s offseason movement.