The Fantasy Baseball Forecaster

The fantasy baseball Forecaster is a weekly podcast that helps you build a better fantasy baseball team

Pitching

Pitching is the most important part of fantasy baseball and if you don’t have strong pitching, you’re not going to win. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to pitching matchups when setting your lineup each week.

There are a number of factors to consider when evaluating a pitcher’s matchup. The most important thing to look at is the opposing team’s batting order Is the opposing team full of left-handed hitters? If so, that’s a good matchup for a right-handed pitcher. Do they have a lot of power hitters? If so, that’s a tougher matchup.

You also want to look at the pitcher’s recent performances. Is he coming off a couple of bad starts? If so, you might want to sit him this week. Is he on a roll? Then he’s someone you want in your lineup.

Finally, you want to take into account the ballpark where the game is being played. A pitcher who normally struggles might do better in a pitcher-friendly park, while a normally great pitcher could get bombed in a hitter-friendly park.

Paying attention to all of these factors will help you choose the right pitchers for your lineup each week and give you the best chance to win.

Hitting

Hitting statistics are the core of what every fantasy baseball player looks for when choosing their roster. However, with so many different stats out there, it can be hard to determine which ones are the most important. This forecaster will help to narrow down those hitting stats so that you can make the best choices for your team.

There are four main hitting categories: batting average home runs RBIs, and stolen bases batting average is simply a player’s number of hits divided by their number of at-bats. home runs are how many times a player hits the ball over the fence for a home run RBIs stand for “runs batted in” and is the number of times a player drives in a run. Finally, stolen bases is how many times a player successfully steals a base.

While all of these stats are important, some may be more important than others depending on your league settings. For example, if your league uses batting average as a weighting factor, then you will want to focus on players who have a high batting average Similarly, if your league gives extra points for home runs then you will want to prioritize players who hit more Home Runs

The best way to find out which stats are most important in your league is to talk to other managers or look at past standings to see which categories were most important in determining the winner. Once you know which categories are most important, you can start to focus on finding players who excel in those areas.

Injuries

Injuries are always a top concern for fantasy baseball owners. No one wants to see their star player go down with an injury, but it’s always a possibility. Here are some tips on how to deal with injuries in your fantasy baseball league

First, you need to stay on top of the injury news. This means reading the injury reports from all the major sources (MLB.com, ESPN, CBS, etc.). You can also set up Google alerts for Key Players so you always know when they get hurt.

Second, you need to have a contingency plan for when players do get injured. This means having good backups on your bench or in minor league system who can step in and fill the void. Always be prepared for the worst and you’ll be in good shape if/when injuries do happen.

Third, don’t be afraid to make trades when injuries strike. If you have depth on your bench or in your Minor League system, you can use that to your advantage by trading for another team’s injured player. This can help both teams as the injured player gets a chance to heal while the other team gets a chance to fill a void on their roster.

Injuries are always a part of Fantasy Baseball so it’s important that you know how to deal with them. Stay on top of the news, have a contingency plan, and don’t be afraid to make trades when necessary. If you do all these things, you’ll be in good shape to handle whatever injuries come your way.

Prospects

Prospects are young players who have not yet played in a Major League Baseball game. They are usually 20 to 24 years old, but some players (like Japanese import Shohei Ohtani) are older. In the United States most prospects have played in Minor League Baseball Each farm system has several minor league affiliate teams at different levels of competition. The best prospects are typically promoted to the Major League affiliate team as they get better.

There are many websites and publications that rate prospects. One of the most well-known is MLB Pipeline, which is run by Major League Baseball They release a Top 100 Prospects list each year before the season starts These rankings are based on a number of factors, including potential, performance, age, and level of competition.

Some prospects never make it to the Major Leagues Others become everyday players, while a few become stars or even superstars. Mike Trout Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are all examples of former prospects who have gone on to have great careers in major league baseball

Strategy

There are a number of different ways to approach Fantasy baseball but most boil down to two basic strategies:

1) Picking the best players available, regardless of position.

2) Drafting a balanced team with a mix of good players at all positions.

Which strategy is best for you? It depends on your own personal preference and playing style. If you like to have control over every aspect of your team, then Strategy 1 is probably for you. But if you prefer a more hands-off approach, Strategy 2 might be a better fit.

No matter which strategy you choose, the fantasy baseball Forecaster can help you draft a winning team!

Rankings

Welcome to the Fantasy Baseball Forecaster Rankings! Here you will find our rankings for every position for the upcoming week. These rankings are compiled by our expert staff and are updated every Monday morning.

Sleepers

A sleeper is a baseball player who is not generally considered to be a top prospect but who has the potential to have a breakout season and exceed expectations. Sleepers are often late-round picks in fantasy baseball drafts, or players who are not typically drafted at all.

Busts

It’s hard to talk about fantasy baseball sleepers without also talking about busts. A sleeper is only as good as his or her Fitzpatrick Score, and a bust is only as bad as his or her ADP. In other words, a player can be a sleeper or a bust based on where he or she is drafted.

There are many ways to identify a potential bust, but one of the most important is to look at a player’s history. If he or she has never performed well in the past, there’s no reason to think that will change just because he or she is in a different situation. Another important factor to consider is age. As players get older, they tend to slow down and their production declines.

It’s also important to look at a player’s situation. If he or she is in an unfavorable situation, that could lead to a decline in production. For example, if a player is moving from a hitter-friendly ballpark to a pitcher-friendly ballpark, that could have an impact on his or her numbers.

Finally, it’s important to consider the level of competition. If a player is moving from the minor leagues to the Major Leagues there will be an adjustment period. And if he or she is moving from the American League to the National League that could also have an impact on production.

The wing players are among those who have the potential to be busts in 2019:

Aaron Judge (OF, New York Yankees): Judge missed 50 games last season due to injury and has struggled with injuries throughout his career. He’s also moving from a hitter-friendly ballpark (Yankee Stadium) to a pitcher-friendly ballpark (Tropicana Field).

Kris Bryant (3B, Chicago Cubs): Bryant had an off year in 2018 after winning the MVP Award in 2016. He’s also moving from a hitter-friendly ballpark (Wrigley Field) to a pitcher-friendly ballpark (Miller Park).

Manny Machado (SS/3B, free agent): Machado is one of the top free agents on the market this offseason, but he’ll be 27 years old next season and has never played more than 155 games in a season. He’s also moving from Camden Yards (a hitter-friendly ballpark) to Petco Park (a pitcher-friendly ballpark).

Closers

Relief pitchers who earn a majority of their team’s saves are referred to as closers. In fantasy baseball closers are valuable commodities because they earn points for your team when they record a save. The top closers in baseball can often be seen dominating hitters in the ninth inning preserving tight wins for their team.

In order for a relief pitcher to qualify for a save, he must meet certain requirements set by Major League Baseball He must enter the game with his team leading by three or fewer runs and pitch for at least one inning. He must also finish the game in the role of the pitcher of record, meaning he cannot give up the lead and still earn the save.

There are many strategies that owners use when it comes to drafting and managing closers on their fantasy Baseball Team Some owners prefer to draft closers early in the draft, while others choose to wait until later rounds. Some owners like to have multiple closers on their team, while others prefer to focus on other positions and only have one closer.

No matter what strategy you use, it is important to know who the top closers in baseball are. The following is a list of the top 10 closers in baseball for the upcoming season

1) Aroldis Chapman (Cincinnati Reds)
2) Kenley Jansen (Los Angeles Dodgers)
3) Craig Kimbrel (Boston Red Sox)
4) Edwin Diaz (New York Mets)
5) Roberto Osuna (Houston Astros)
6) Josh Hader (Milwaukee Brewers)
7) Kirby Yates (San Diego Padres)
8 ) Sean Doolittle (Washington Nationals)
9) Wade Davis (Colorado Rockies)
10) Hector Neris (Philadelphia Phillies)

Waiver Wire

The most important time to check your fantasy baseball waiver wire is right after Opening Day By then, you will have a good idea of which players on your team are starting the season hot and which ones are not. You also will have gotten a look at all the new players who have been added to Major League rosters since the start of spring training This is when you can make some tough decisions about who to keep and who to drop on your fantasy team

If you see a player on the waiver wire who is playing well and is available in your league, pick him up! Even if he is not a starter on your team, he can be a valuable bench player who can help you win games down the stretch.