Managing Through the MLB Trade Deadline in NL-Only Leagues
Some of my longest-standing and favorite fantasy competitions occur in AL- and NL-only leagues. I do understand why they are not as popular with the more casual player, but due …
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An Oversight that Cost $505
Writing can be a solution to help ease the pain. So, it is for me here. This article is about a serious oversight on my part that either would have …
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Throwing in the Towel
I have to admit that by my selecting a generic title like this, some of you are going to be disappointed. No, this is not the next in a long …
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Walton’s NL Tout Wars Draft Recap – Extra Time for Injuries to Heal?
As many readers may know, the Tout Wars board decided this Tuesday to move our annual in-person drafts scheduled this past weekend in New York City to online only. We …
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Why Jim Crane’s Apology Fell Short
By now, even the most casual of baseball fans know the details behind the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, which led to fines and loss of draft picks for the team …
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Looking Ahead to Fantasy Impact of MLB Changes for 2020
So, I know this is really early to delve into a matter that will not affect our fantasy baseball leagues until September 2020, but I wanted to put this down …
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Going for Broke with Bruce
As we say in fantasy, Memorial Day is the time to really take stock in one’s team and decide what changes are going to be needed to either get into …
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Lawr Michaels: The Man and His Brand
Over the last two days, many of us were informed that our friend, colleague and the leader of this site, Lawr Michaels, would soon succumb to his health struggles. Yet …
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Set League Game 163 Plans Far in Advance
OK, I lied. Last week was not my final column of the season, after all, but I guess I could say it was, since the 2018 regular season is officially …
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Document Potential Rule Changes for 2019 Now!
Here in my final column of the 2018 baseball season, I am coming back around to our base, which is fantasy league rules. I will begin with the same general …
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