Archive for the 'Fantasy Baseball Sleepers' Category

2009 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Fantasy Baseball Dugout has done it again.  We’ve scooped everybody with our list of the premiere 2009 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers.
These guys probably won’t get a lot of action in September, but they are awesome prospects likely to be impact players in 2009.  If you are in a keeper league and you are out of it […]

Fantasy Baseball Call Ups: See You in September

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Baseball is weird.
What other sport allows you to expand your roster by 60% for the last month of the season? Then, you have to decrease your roster by 15 players in time for the playoffs!
These September call up players can play a pivotal role down the stretch. So, I’m always amazed that […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Quick Tips

Friday, August 15th, 2008

While there is no doubt that saves are over-valued in fantasy baseball, having effective closers on your roster can make the difference down the stretch.
Several closer roles in fantasy baseball are suddenly up in the air. Who you add or drop to rack up saves in the next few weeks can be the difference maker […]

Wanted: Fantasy Baseball Closer, New York Mets

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Billy Wagner has hit the DL for the New York Mets, and the prognosis doesn’t look good.  How long will he be out? Who’s going to replace him?
And, most importantly, how are you going to replace him on your fantasy roster?
The Suspects:
Aaron Heilman (59 G, 60.1 IP, 62 H, 38 ER, 9 HR, 28 BB, […]

Second Half Fantasy Baseball Duds

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

This is part two of Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Duds, exclusive to Fantasy Baseball Dugout from Rally Cap Ryan–one of New Jersey’s finest young authors. 
I am back again, this time with my fantasy baseball 2nd Half “Duds/Sell-High” roster.This Fantasy Baseball All-Dud roster consists of the 8 fielding positions (1 player per position, 3 for OF), as […]

Fantasy Baseball Second Half Studs & Sleepers

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

contributed by special correspondent Rally Cap Ryan.
Because we know you can’t get enough, here are some more 2nd half Buy-Low “Studs and Sleepers” for the second half of the 2008 MLB fantasy baseball season.
Check back in the next few days as I roll out my 2nd half Sell-High “Duds.”
This All-Star Sleeper roster consists of the […]

Fantasy Baseball Effects Of The New York Yankees Trades

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

As the trade deadline approaches this evening, Fantasy Baseball Dugout wanted to take a minute and review the moves of the most active team - the New York Yankees.
Trying to stay in contention with the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, the Yanks have acquired two bats and a reliever to try and plug […]

Submariner Finds Way into Fantasy Baseball Record Books

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Brad Ziegler is the feel good fantasy baseball story of 2008.
Sure, there have been other great feel good stories, especially Josh Hamilton this year.  Then, there’s the great story of the Cardinals’ Rick Ankiel who went from wild thing reliever to home run hitter.  How about Yunel Escobar who left Cuba and found himself as […]

Finding 2009 Fantasy Baseball Prospects At The Futures Game

Friday, July 18th, 2008

The Futures Game is a lot of fun to watch for fantasy baseball owners, because you can already start your sleeper cheat sheet for the following season(s).
A handful of players stood out to Fantasy Baseball Dugout during the Futures Game, and we thought we’d give you a heads up on your sleeper and prospect lists […]

Fantasy Baseball All Star Break Sleepers and Near Miss All-Stars

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Who are these guys? They’re not household names. You didn’t see them in the all-star game Tuesday night, but they’ve been having near all star seasons. They should be considered our Fantasy Baseball Dugout Midseason Sleepers for 2008.
Catcher — Ryan Doumit (Pirates) — .329 - 11 - 29 - 0
Doumit earned his […]