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2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Middle Infielders

It's finally draft season. Over the next month or so fantasy owners everywhere will be opening their leagues draft clients in search of the perfectly constructed roster that will surely bring them a championship in 2020. With that, comes all the speculation regarding who will be this years most valuable pick. Only time will tell, … Continue reading 2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Middle Infielders

The Padres Manuel Margot glares into the middle of the infield after reaching first base
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So The Rays Found Their New Kevin Kiermaier: Fantasy Fallout From The Manuel Margot Trade

On Saturday, the Padres and the Rays agreed to a trade that would send OF Manuel Margot and prospect Logan Driscoll to Tampa Bay, in exchange for RP Emilio Pagan. While this deal does not have the headline-staying-power of the Mookie Betts trade, it does have a few implications in the fantasy world and in … Continue reading So The Rays Found Their New Kevin Kiermaier: Fantasy Fallout From The Manuel Margot Trade

The Cubs Kris Bryant looking up into the stands Wrigley Field
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What Jersey Will Kris Bryant Be Wearing In 2020? Five Potential Trade Destinations

Over the last couple of weeks speculation surrounding if and where Kris Bryant will be traded has risen significantly. One might ask, why would the Cubs trade away one of their most prized players in decades? Not to mention, if they did, where in the world would he go? Well, that's why we're here. The … Continue reading What Jersey Will Kris Bryant Be Wearing In 2020? Five Potential Trade Destinations

The Red Sox Mookie Betts chatting with teammates before a game
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Fantasy Winners and Losers from the Mookie Betts Trade

Well, we all new it was coming at some point. The Red Sox have traded the face of their franchise, Mookie Betts, along with starting pitcher, David Price. Betts and Price will head to the Dodgers, while the Red Sox have acquired Alex Verdugo from the Dodgers and Brusdar Graterol from the Twins. In return, … Continue reading Fantasy Winners and Losers from the Mookie Betts Trade

The Giants Mets Wilmer Flores getting some sprints in before a baseball game
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The Giants Sign Wilmer Flores to Multi-Year Deal: Does SF Have A New Fan Favorite?

Yet another interesting deal from the newly restructured San Francisco Giants front office. They have just agreed on a two-year deal, with an option, worth $6 million with fan favorite utility-man Wilmer Flores. This is the first sign of commitment we have seen from the Giants all off-season and even so, it's only a two-year … Continue reading The Giants Sign Wilmer Flores to Multi-Year Deal: Does SF Have A New Fan Favorite?

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Zack Wheeler signs with the Phillies for $118 Million: Good move for Phillies, not bad for fantasy

Per Ken Rosenthal on Twitter, the Philidelphia Phillies have signed free-agent pitcher Zack Wheeler for $118 million over five years. This gives him an AAV of $23.60M. Surprisingly enough, we already have multiple moves to start of the hot stove season. First, it was Grandal and now Wheeler. Zack Wheeler has been able to create … Continue reading Zack Wheeler signs with the Phillies for $118 Million: Good move for Phillies, not bad for fantasy