All of these pitchers end up sounding the same because nothing about them stands out as memorable. Journalism is the art of making the important interesting, so the saying goes. Calling a journalist a "good storyteller" is the highest form of compliment.

The 2025 fantasy baseball season is in the books, so it's time to look back on some of the biggest surprise stars and performances. There are always players who emerge from nowhere to become productive players,

Exit velocity is the speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat. Statcast measures it in miles per hour, and it indicates how much force a batter can generate. Force equals mass times velocity squared.

FpK is one of the simplest and most helpful pitching stats that new fantasy players overlook. It tells you how often a pitcher throws first pitch strikes, which affects strikeout chances, walk rates, pitch counts, and how deep pitchers last in games.

The free agent pool in 12-team formats with 30 roster slots leaves fantasy managers with weaker options. Picking up on player trends can lead to finding surprising results, but a fantasy manager must believe in their long-term ceiling. A trip to the ...

Eric's top 10 shortstop prospects for fantasy baseball and how they project long-term along with some names to buy or sell at this position in dynasty leagues. His top prospects include Konnor Griffin,

OBA and RC+ give a clearer picture of true hitting skill than batting average or RBI. wOBA tells you how often a player creates value every time he comes to the plate

Predicting the unexpected is one of the most exciting aspects of fantasy baseball. Every season, players exceed expectations, others fall short, and a few take massive leaps into stardom. Bold predictions aren’t just about making wild guesses—they’re ...

Jeremy breaks down 5 fantasy baseball pitchers busts who had poor seasons in 2025. These rebound candidates will have a reversal of fortunes in 2026. Target these SPs in 2026 drafts, including Cole Ragans,

Using Derek Carty’s THE BAT X projection system, The Athletic has developed a weekly rundown to inform fantasy managers about the road ahead as baseball season heads for the homestretch. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror in most leagues, we ...

What a 2026 Fantasy Baseball head-to-head points mock draft reveals about hitters, pitchers, and draft strategy.