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Fantasy Baseball Tips, Advice & Analysis

Every day we read through dozens of fantasy baseball articles. We pull out the key points about each player mentioned, link to the article, credit the expert who came up with the advice, and add all that information to our database.  The reports and analysis below will help you win your fantasy baseball league.


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Trending Positive:  Players To Start, Pickup, or Trade For

These are the players who the fantasy experts have recommended most over each time period.
This is calculated by collecting adding together all negative and positive mentions to get a net score.

Last
30
Days

Rank Name Team Positive Negative Score
1.Miguel CabreraDetroit Tigers10010
2.Kenley JansenLos Angeles Dodgers9-18
3.Hanley RamirezMiami Marlins707
4.Michael PinedaNew York Yankees7-16
5.Brett LawrieToronto Blue Jays606
6.Yu DarvishTexas Rangers7-16
7.Dexter FowlerColorado Rockies606
8.Matt MooreTampa Bay Rays606
9.Rafael BetancourtColorado Rockies7-16
10.Addison ReedChicago White Sox606
11.Kendrys MoralesLos Angeles Angels606
12.Cory LuebkeSan Diego Padres606
13.Jason HeywardAtlanta Braves505
14.Matt GamelMilwaukee Brewers7-25
15.A.J. BurnettPittsburgh Pirates6-15

Last
60
Days

Rank Name Team Positive Negative Score
1.Miguel CabreraDetroit Tigers13013
2.Ike DavisNew York Mets13013
3.Yu DarvishTexas Rangers13-112
4.Hanley RamirezMiami Marlins12012
5.Jesus MonteroSeattle Mariners13-211
6.Michael PinedaNew York Yankees12-210
7.Jason HeywardAtlanta Braves10-19
8.Kenley JansenLos Angeles Dodgers10-19
9.Addison ReedChicago White Sox909
10.Kendrys MoralesLos Angeles Angels808
11.Andrew McCutchenPittsburgh Pirates808
12.Cory LuebkeSan Diego Padres808
13.Brandon BeltSan Francisco Giants808
14.Danny HultzenSeattle Mariners808
15.Brett LawrieToronto Blue Jays707

Browse Baseball Players by Position

  • Catchers (C)
    A catcher who can hit well is a rare breed. Find one here before your competitors do.
  • First Basemen (1B)
    Some of the best run producers in baseball play first base. Get a good one.
  • Second Basemen (2B)
    Second basemen as a group have a wide range of tools. Pick your favorite.
  • Third Basemen (3B)
    Find your next third basemen by scouring this page about the hot corner.
  • Shortstops (SS)
    Quality shortstops aren't easy to find in fantasy. Grab one using this page.
  • Outfielders (OF)
    To win in fantasy baseball, you're going to need some good outfielders. Use this report to help discover them.
  • Designated Hitters (DH)
    Look here and make sure that you find a DH who hits well enough to overcome their lack of position eligibility.
  • Starting Pitchers (SP)
    There are plenty of starting pitchers, but only some of them are good. This report will help you figure out which ones.
  • Relief Pitchers (RP)
    Looking for holds? Have a thing for middle relievers? This report covers all relief pitchers.
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

Check out this list of updates on potential fantasy sleepers.

Fantasy Baseball Closers

Fantasy Baseball Closers

Check out this list of updates on current (and potential) fantasy closers.

Trending Negative:  Players To Bench, Drop, or Trade Away

Over each time period, these are the players who the fantasy experts have most often suggested you avoid.
This is calculated by collecting adding together all negative and positive mentions to get a net score.

Last
30
Days

Rank Name Team Positive Negative Score
1.Melky CabreraSan Francisco Giants0-5-5
2.Johan SantanaNew York Mets1-6-5
3.Tim HudsonAtlanta Braves0-5-5
4.Justin MorneauMinnesota Twins0-4-4
5.Raul IbanezNew York Yankees1-5-4
6.Ryan VogelsongSan Francisco Giants0-4-4
7.Ryan HowardPhiladelphia Phillies3-6-3
8.Stephen StrasburgWashington Nationals1-4-3
9.Matt LaPortaCleveland Indians0-3-3
10.Asdrubal CabreraCleveland Indians1-4-3
11.Jhonny PeraltaDetroit Tigers0-3-3
12.Chris PerezCleveland Indians0-3-3
13.Seth SmithOakland Athletics0-3-3
14.Heath BellMiami Marlins0-3-3
15.Matt DominguezMiami Marlins0-3-3

Last
60
Days

Rank Name Team Positive Negative Score
1.Johan SantanaNew York Mets1-8-7
2.Justin MorneauMinnesota Twins1-6-5
3.Melky CabreraSan Francisco Giants0-5-5
4.Tim HudsonAtlanta Braves1-6-5
5.Guillermo MoscosoColorado Rockies0-5-5
6.Seth SmithOakland Athletics1-6-5
7.Stephen StrasburgWashington Nationals2-6-4
8.Curtis GrandersonNew York Yankees2-6-4
9.Raul IbanezNew York Yankees1-5-4
10.Matt LaPortaCleveland Indians0-4-4
11.Carlos QuentinSan Diego Padres4-8-4
12.Brian RobertsBaltimore Orioles0-4-4
13.Victor MartinezDetroit Tigers0-4-4
14.Aroldis ChapmanCincinnati Reds1-4-3
15.Jeff FrancoeurKansas City Royals1-4-3
Overall – Most Discussed
  1. Kenley Jansen   Los Angeles Dodgers
  2. Miguel Cabrera   Detroit Tigers
  3. Bryce Harper   Washington Nationals
  4. Ryan Howard   Philadelphia Phillies
  5. Matt Gamel   Milwaukee Brewers
  6. Michael Pineda   New York Yankees
  7. Adam Wainwright   St. Louis Cardinals
  8. Yu Darvish   Texas Rangers
  9. Rafael Betancourt   Colorado Rockies
  10. Dee Gordon   Los Angeles Dodgers
Fantasy Catchers – Most Discussed
  1. Jesus Montero   Seattle Mariners
  2. Buster Posey   San Francisco Giants
  3. Joe Mauer   Minnesota Twins
  4. Alex Avila   Detroit Tigers
  5. Ryan Doumit   Minnesota Twins

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Fantasy 1Bs – Most Discussed
  1. Miguel Cabrera   Detroit Tigers
  2. Ryan Howard   Philadelphia Phillies
  3. Matt Gamel   Milwaukee Brewers
  4. Prince Fielder   Detroit Tigers
  5. Buster Posey   San Francisco Giants

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Fantasy 2Bs – Most Discussed
  1. Marco Scutaro   Colorado Rockies
  2. Brett Lawrie   Toronto Blue Jays
  3. Aaron Hill   Arizona Diamondbacks
  4. Mike Aviles   Boston Red Sox
  5. Chase Utley   Philadelphia Phillies

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Fantasy 3Bs – Most Discussed
  1. Matt Gamel   Milwaukee Brewers
  2. Brett Lawrie   Toronto Blue Jays
  3. Jed Lowrie   Houston Astros
  4. Pedro Alvarez   Pittsburgh Pirates
  5. Kevin Youkilis   Boston Red Sox

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Fantasy SS – Most Discussed
  1. Dee Gordon   Los Angeles Dodgers
  2. Hanley Ramirez   Miami Marlins
  3. Marco Scutaro   Colorado Rockies
  4. Jed Lowrie   Houston Astros
  5. Asdrubal Cabrera   Cleveland Indians

Browse More Shortstops »

Fantasy OFs – Most Discussed
  1. Bryce Harper   Washington Nationals
  2. Yoenis Cespedes   Oakland Athletics
  3. Carl Crawford   Boston Red Sox
  4. Austin Jackson   Detroit Tigers
  5. Curtis Granderson   New York Yankees

Browse More Outfielders »

Fantasy DHs – Most Discussed
  1. Jesus Montero   Seattle Mariners
  2. Manny Ramirez   Oakland Athletics
  3. David Ortiz   Boston Red Sox

Browse More Designated Hitters »

Fantasy SPs – Most Discussed
  1. Yu Darvish   Texas Rangers
  2. Michael Pineda   New York Yankees
  3. Adam Wainwright   St. Louis Cardinals
  4. A.J. Burnett   Pittsburgh Pirates
  5. Johan Santana   New York Mets

Browse More Starting Pitchers »

Fantasy RPs – Most Discussed
  1. Kenley Jansen   Los Angeles Dodgers
  2. Rafael Betancourt   Colorado Rockies
  3. Javy Guerra   Los Angeles Dodgers
  4. Addison Reed   Chicago White Sox
  5. Cory Luebke   San Diego Padres

Browse More Relief Pitchers »