Tag: Fantasy Baseball

Dylan Cease has flashed ace-level stretches in recent seasons, but his results have swung noticeably from one year to the next. That volatility showed up again in 2025, when he finished with a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with a 215:71 strikeout-to-walk ratio (K/BB) across 168 innings after posting a 3.47 ERA and 1.07 WHIP…

David Bednar Elite K-BB Rate Makes Him More Valuable Than Josh Hader in 2026

Mar 21, 2026

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David Bednar’s 2025 season opened on uneven ground (four runs allowed, including three earned, on four hits over one inning in three appearances against the Miami Marlins), even leading to a brief minor league stint before he returned in mid-April and reclaimed the Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer job. Once back in the majors, the two-time All-Star…

Justin Verlander Return to Tigers Presents Major Regression Risk for Fantasy Managers

Mar 20, 2026

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Justin Verlander’s late-season turnaround in 2025 created the appearance of a dramatic rebound, but a deeper look suggests the improvement was not as significant as the surface numbers indicated. He carried a 4.70 ERA across 76 2/3 innings before the All-Star break and followed it with a 2.99 ERA over 75 1/3 innings afterward, yet…

Hunter Brown’s Six-Pitch Arsenal Profiles Him as Top-End Fantasy Starter

Mar 20, 2026

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Hunter Brown continued one of the most impressive development arcs among young pitchers in baseball, transforming from a rookie with an ERA north of 5.00 into a legitimate frontline arm for Houston. His 2025 season was a major step forward, powered by improved command, more confident pitch sequencing, and a refined six-pitch arsenal that kept…

Shohei Ohtani Dodgers Projection Sets Up 1.01 Fantasy Draft Battle With Aaron Judge

Mar 20, 2026

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Shohei Ohtani is an absolute phenom in baseball, regardless of whether you’re analyzing him from a fantasy perspective or from real-life performances. The four-time MVP winner is the only player in the world who can impact the game at an elite level both as a hitter and pitcher, but this time, we’ll focus on what…

J.P. Crawford’s Steady Production Gives Fantasy Drafts a Reliable Shortstop Floor

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J.P. Crawford has been one of the most durable players in the majors of late and has played at least 145 games in four of the last five seasons while handling arguably one of the most taxing positions on the diamond: shortstop. However, his elite glove isn’t accompanied by an elite bat. Instead, Crawford has…

Isaac Paredes’ Multi-Positional Versatility Boosts 2026 Fantasy Baseball Upside

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Isaac Paredes has been bouncing around the league of late. He’s played for three different teams over the last four seasons, but he’s expected to find some kind of stability in 2026 since he remains under contract with the Houston Astros. Unless something happens between spring training and the beginning of the 2026 campaign, Paredes…

Trevor Story’s Resurgence Gives Fantasy Managers a Mid-Round Draft Steal

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Trevor Story is coming off the best season of his Boston Red Sox tenure in 2025, as he finally managed to stay healthy enough to be a steady weapon in Boston’s middle of the order. The fact that Story can deliver consistent results on offense while playing a premium defensive position only boosts his value,…

Dansby Swanson Sacrificing Power Caps His 2026 Fantasy Baseball Upside

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