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3 First Round Draft Pick Bust Candidates (2023 Fantasy Football) photo

Players are drafted in the first round for a reason. They are perceived as the best bets to lead your fantasy team to glory. However, not all first-round picks are the same. All tend to have “high ceilings,” but some … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyTue, Jun 27
Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Tyler Wells, Sonny Gray, James Paxton (Week 13) photo

As we watch Triston McKenzie head back to the IL and hold our breath that the injury to Shane McClanahan isn’t serious, we are hopeful that the returns of Kenta Maeda, Julio Urias, and Tarik Skubal go as planned. In the meantime, we … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyThu, Jun 22
Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Jose Berrios, Merrill Kelly, Bailey Ober (Week 12) photo

Rookie hurlers Bobby Miller and Eury Perez have started their careers strong and cracked our Top 50 this week. Miller only gave up two runs in his first four starts, while Perez has four wins and is sporting a 1.80 ERA. Several … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyFri, Jun 16
Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Pablo Lopez, Zach Eflin, Logan Webb (Week 11) photo

While we lament the loss of Jacob deGrom (SP – TEX) for another year-and-a-half, we are excited about the return of Triston McKenzie (SP – CLE) last week and, to a lesser extent, Aaron Civale (SP – CLE) and Mike Clevinger (SP … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyThu, Jun 8
Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Hunter Greene, Alek Manoah, Miles Mikolas (Week 10) photo

Two more top pitchers through the first months of the season were injured last week. Eduardo Rodriguez, who has been such a pleasant surprise this year, hit the Injured List last week with a finger injury. Justin Steele hasn’t officially been … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyThu, Jun 1
Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Chris Sale, Eduardo Rodriguez, Sonny Gray (Week 9) photo

Some old faces are set to make their season debuts soon, including Tyler Glasnow (SP – TB) tomorrow and perhaps Triston McKenzie (SP – CLE) next week, though that isn’t confirmed yet. Keep an eye out for guys you can … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyFri, May 26
Top 50 Starting Pitcher Rankings: Week 8 (2023 Fantasy Baseball) photo

Of our top 50 starting pitchers from the preseason, 12 are now on the IL. Who will pick up the slack? As we provide every week, below are our top 50 starters for next week based on ability, matchups, and … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyFri, May 19
Top 50 Starting Pitcher Rankings: Week 7 (2023 Fantasy Baseball) photo

It’s Mid-May already, and Zac Gallen (SP – ARI), Eduardo Rodriguez (SP – DET), and Clayton Kershaw (SP – LAD) are our top-rated fantasy starters so far this season. Go figure. Gallen and Kershaw aren’t huge surprises, but Rodriguez? He … read more »

by Scott Youngson in FantasyFri, May 12
Latest News From Scott
Daniel Vogelbach smacks solo shot on Sunday photo
Daniel Vogelbach had one hit in four at-bats on Sunday, a solo home run in the seventh inning of a lopsided victory for Colorado.
Mon, May 8
Jeff McNeil has three hits and two RBI on Sunday photo
Jeff McNeil went three for five with a run and two RBI in the Mets' 13-6 drubbing at the hands of the Rockies on Sunday.
Mon, May 8
Joey Lucchesi lasts only four innings on Sunday photo
Joey Lucchesi allowed three runs off four hits and three walks while striking out four in the Mets' loss to the Rockies on Sunday.
Mon, May 8
Tylor Megill struggles against Rockies on Saturday photo
Tylor Megill dropped to 3-2 after allowing three runs off six hits and three walks to the Rockies on Saturday. Megill struck out four in the losing effort.
Sun, May 7
Adam Ottavino earns a save on Friday photo
Adam Ottavino threw a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout to earn his fourth save in the Mets' 1-0 victory over Colorado on Friday.
Sat, May 6
Kodai Senga throws a gem on Friday photo
Kodai Senga won his fourth game of the year on Friday after shutting the Rockies out over six innings. Senga allowed only two hits and walked and struck out four.
Sat, May 6
Brandon Nimmo provides all the Mets' offense in Friday's win photo
Brandon Nimmo went two for three with a walk, double, HR, RBI, and run scored in the Mets' victory over the Rockies on Friday. Nimmo's HR was the only run scored in the game.
Sat, May 6
Justin Verlander loses Mets debut on Thursday photo
Justin Verlander lost his first game as a Met despite pitching relatively well. Verlander allowed two runs over five innings, striking out five Tigers. Unfortunately, the Mets' offense didn't provide any run support.
Thu, May 4
Francisco Lindor slugs fifth homer on Wednesday photo
Francisco Lindor went two-for-eight with a home run, run, and two RBI in the Mets' doubleheader on Wednesday.
Thu, May 4
Mark Canha smashes third homer on Wednesday photo
Mark Canha went two-for-seven with a home run, run, and RBI in the Mets' two losses to the Tigers in their doubleheader on Wednesday.
Thu, May 4