2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings, News and Draft Kit

The Z Files: An Early View of the First Round

Todd Zola gives his early thoughts on potential first-round picks in 2022 drafts and thinks Trea Turner deserves strong consideration for the top spot.

Mound Musings: The 2021 Season Pitching Awards Column

In a season full of pitching surprises, Brad Johnson offers his 2021 award winners, starting with the Newcomer Award going to San Francisco’s Logan Webb.

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report: Winker Might Be Done for Season

Jeff Stotts checks in with MLB’s more prominent player injuries, including the Reds’ Jesse Winker who re-injured his strained intercostal muscles.

MLB Barometer: 2021 All-Risers Team

Erik Halterman uses this week’s column to talk about players who have impressed him the most this year, including A’s first baseman Matt Olson.

Bernie on the Scene: Quality Prospects Worth Considering

Bernie Pleskoff offers more prospect analysis, including the Royals Nick Pratto, who could take over at first base as soon as 2023.

MLB: Jeff Zimmerman's Fantasy Grab Bag

Jeff Zimmerman highlights a few situations to look at and a few players to consider adding -- including the Brewers' Brent Suter -- for the stretch run.

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MLB Betting: Friday Best Bets

Yesterday

Juan Carlos Blanco eyes up Friday's MLB slate and identifies several wagers to target, including a look at a Royals offense that has had success against Detroit starter Casey Mize this season.

FanDuel MLB: Friday Targets

Yesterday

With the Dodgers in Arizona on Friday, Chris Bennett likes the idea of plugging in Will Smith as a value bat against Humberto Castellanos.

DraftKings MLB: Friday Breakdown

Yesterday

Mike Barner thinks Adalberto Mondesi might be worth taking a chance on with his matchup against the Tigers’ Casey Mize.

MLB FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week

2 days ago

Jason Shebilske looks at midweek free agents worthy of a pickup, including Detroit pitcher Michael Fulmer who has reclaimed ninth-inning duties for the Tigers.

Mound Musings: The 2021 Season Pitching Awards Column

2 days ago

In a season full of pitching surprises, Brad Johnson offers his 2021 award winners, starting with the Newcomer Award going to San Francisco’s Logan Webb.

DraftKings MLB: Thursday Breakdown

2 days ago

Mike Barner previews Thursday's limited DraftKings slate, recommending a Rangers stack against Baltimore.

MLB Betting: Thurday Best Bets

2 days ago

Michael Rathburn is going in big on Logan Webb against the Padres on Thursday.

The Z Files: An Early View of the First Round

2 days ago

Todd Zola gives his early thoughts on potential first-round picks in 2022 drafts and thinks Trea Turner deserves strong consideration for the top spot.

FanDuel MLB: Thursday Targets

2 days ago

Chris Morgan checks out Thursday's slate and isn't afraid to ride with Max Scherzer despite a sky-high salary and a start in Coors Field.

DraftKings MLB: Wednesday Breakdown

3 days ago

Mike Barner zeroes in on a Giants stack Wednesday against the struggling Padres.

MLB FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week

2 days ago

Jason Shebilske looks at midweek free agents worthy of a pickup, including Detroit pitcher Michael Fulmer who has reclaimed ninth-inning duties for the Tigers.

Mound Musings: The 2021 Season Pitching Awards Column

2 days ago

In a season full of pitching surprises, Brad Johnson offers his 2021 award winners, starting with the Newcomer Award going to San Francisco’s Logan Webb.

The Z Files: An Early View of the First Round

2 days ago

Todd Zola gives his early thoughts on potential first-round picks in 2022 drafts and thinks Trea Turner deserves strong consideration for the top spot.

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report: Winker Might Be Done for Season

4 days ago

Jeff Stotts checks in with MLB’s more prominent player injuries, including the Reds’ Jesse Winker who re-injured his strained intercostal muscles.

MLB Barometer: 2021 All-Risers Team

5 days ago

Erik Halterman uses this week’s column to talk about players who have impressed him the most this year, including A’s first baseman Matt Olson.

Bernie on the Scene: Quality Prospects Worth Considering

5 days ago

Bernie Pleskoff offers more prospect analysis, including the Royals Nick Pratto, who could take over at first base as soon as 2023.

AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week

6 days ago

Erik Siegrist sifts through the waiver options in the American League as the Rays prepare to call up their next potential ace.

NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week

6 days ago

The season may be winding down, but Jan Levine continues to offer a number of NL names to get you through the fantasy schedule.

Weekly Hitter Rankings: Indians Lead Way to Century Mark

7 days ago

Todd Zola's hitter projections feature an Indians squad with nine of the whopping 100 games on the schedule this busy week.

Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Good News, Bad News?

7 days ago

Todd Zola ranks the week's starting pitching, which offers plenty of double-dippers but only a few quality arms like Robbie Ray with two starts.

FanDuel MLB: Friday Targets

Yesterday

With the Dodgers in Arizona on Friday, Chris Bennett likes the idea of plugging in Will Smith as a value bat against Humberto Castellanos.

DraftKings MLB: Friday Breakdown

Yesterday

Mike Barner thinks Adalberto Mondesi might be worth taking a chance on with his matchup against the Tigers’ Casey Mize.

DraftKings MLB: Thursday Breakdown

2 days ago

Mike Barner previews Thursday's limited DraftKings slate, recommending a Rangers stack against Baltimore.

FanDuel MLB: Thursday Targets

2 days ago

Chris Morgan checks out Thursday's slate and isn't afraid to ride with Max Scherzer despite a sky-high salary and a start in Coors Field.

DraftKings MLB: Wednesday Breakdown

3 days ago

Mike Barner zeroes in on a Giants stack Wednesday against the struggling Padres.

FanDuel MLB: Wednesday Targets

3 days ago

Chris Morgan looks over Wednesday's slate and is enticed by a Phillies stack headlined by Bryce Harper against the Orioles.

DraftKings MLB: Tuesday Breakdown

4 days ago

Mike Barner takes stock of Tuesday's DraftKings offering, recommending some Phillies bats against Chris Ellis and the Orioles.

FanDuel MLB: Tuesday Targets

4 days ago

Chris Bennett checks out Tuesday's slate and thinks Austin Riley looks like a bargain in Arizona.

DraftKings MLB: Monday Breakdown

5 days ago

Mike Barner recommends exploring a Brewers bat stack Monday against St. Louis.

FanDuel MLB: Monday Targets

5 days ago

Ranger Suarez and his 1.50 ERA are going against an Orioles team with nothing to play for.

MLB Betting: Friday Best Bets

Yesterday

Juan Carlos Blanco eyes up Friday's MLB slate and identifies several wagers to target, including a look at a Royals offense that has had success against Detroit starter Casey Mize this season.

MLB Betting: Thurday Best Bets

2 days ago

Michael Rathburn is going in big on Logan Webb against the Padres on Thursday.

MLB Betting: Wednesday Best Bets

3 days ago

Juan Carlos Blanco breaks down the board for Wednesday's MLB action where Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler gets a juicy matchup at home against Baltimore.

MLB Betting: Tuesday Best Bets

4 days ago

Michael Rathburn digs into Tuesday's MLB slate and identifies wagers to target in four different contests, including a look at the Giants moneyline as they check in as slight underdogs against the Padres.

MLB Betting: Monday Best Bets

5 days ago

Michael Rathburn digs in for Monday's MLB slate where Toronto's Robbie Ray is set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB Betting: Sunday Best Bets

6 days ago

Michael Rathburn likes the Red Sox to put up some runs against the Orioles on Sunday. That and more in his best bets.

MLB Betting: Saturday Best Bets

7 days ago

Juan Blanco is all in on Corbin Burnes as part of his best bets for Saturday.

MLB Betting: Friday Best Bets

8 days ago

Juan Carlos Blanco takes on Friday's MLB slate and lines up his four best bets. Can Houston strike first and hold on for the win Friday night at home against the Diamondbacks?

MLB Betting: Thursday Best Bets

9 days ago

Michael Rathburn is looking for a lot of offense in the Astros-Rangers game on Thursday. That and more in his best bets.

DraftKings Sportsbook: Wednesday Best Bets

10 days ago

Juan Carlos Blanco targets a pair of afternoon games for his best bets on Wednesday at the DraftKings Sportsbook, including a look at the red-hot Blue Jays as they continue their series against the Rays.