Tag: Fantasy Baseball

The Bullpen Report: Relievers on the rise and updates on the White Sox, Dodgers, A’s and more

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There have been some modifications in high-leverage events by a few teams since last week’s post. More changes lie on the horizon with relievers nearing returns from injuries for Seattle, the Cubs and the White Sox, which will restructure pathways towards saves. It’s an ever-evolving landscape, which necessitates weekly updates, though it feels like things change the minute this column posts. Performance and manager preferences dictate roles in match-ups based bullpens; however, how often a team wins does affect save opportunities, forcing patience by fantasy players, though it’s tough sometimes.…

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Fantasy Baseball: Michael Lorenzen’s Realism, Trea Turner’s Optimism, Ezequiel Duran, and More

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Thanks for the questions and sorry I can’t get to all of them. Some I can’t answer or have covered in recent columns on early Statcast hitters and pitchers (new one coming soon). Here are the best of the rest! Trea Turner is not producing in the Phillies lineup like we all expected. Lots of Ks and he doesn’t run much either. It gets late early. Anything to worry about? – Julio A. I often say that Statcast foundational stats usually align with actual stats and that was the case…

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Game completion percentages, save posts, and track to target ‘close’ 2023

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Although the multiple leverage paths have changed slightly since last week, they can be seen in the updated charts (black background images toward the top of each post). One has to keep in mind, though, that some of the favored ninth inning options will create cascading effects, possibly as soon as this weekend, especially when Liam Hendriks decides he’s ready for an emotional comeback, perhaps providing a much-needed spark for the White Sox. Tampa Bay also activated Pete Fairbanks, but they may ease him back up at the top of…

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Projected home runs: Brent Rooker smashes the algorithms, while Jake Burger does more than that

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Homer arrives. We need more homing pigeons. Let’s take a look at some of the places where you can get some waiver wire or cross trades due to the power of hitters which is reflected in projected homers being greater than actual homers. Let’s start with the most powerful batter of the season, a player who, according to Statcast, should have 8.4 homers in just 67 at-bats. In his 550 regular season at-bats, that’s 69 at-bats. Obviously forget 69 homers, but he’s definitely someone worthy of a list. player? Jake…

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Jake Ciely: 8 Pitchers I Love, Some Buy Low Filters, Josh Lowe’s Huge Rise and More

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Time for an old fashioned mailer bag! In this version, we get into Juan Soto’s whirlwind, aiming for some buy low end hitters and pitchers, explaining my love for Josh Lowe, looking at eight players on the low list…and more. Much more. Buckle up and let’s go! When is the time to start panicking about Juan Soto? OBP is not far behind, but AVG and SLG have not been at the levels expected for it in almost an entire season. – Jeff F. Soto accidentally drafted second (don’t ask, joined…

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Bullpen report: 7 variable states, stash candidates, standings, save + hold levels and more

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Saves as a class can be disruptive, even risky. Although David Bednar and Jordan Romano lead the majors with three each, there are five non-franchising franchises since opening day: Whether it was circumstance or rough beginnings, things will just keep moving forward. But the lack of size will test the patience of fantasy players. Roster sizes, bench positions, and injury issues may dampen one’s risk aversion, but chasing savings requires patience, especially with the ever-changing high-leverage landscape. Before highlighting the expected influence paths for each team, some context on what…

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