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Pat Fitzmaurice is the managing editor and a fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros.
Shortstop has long been fantasy baseball’s land of milk and honey. The position has taken some hits over the last year, but it’s still the land of milk and honey. That land just covers a little less surface area these … read more » by Fantasy in Mon, Feb 12 |
Pay up at the corners, lay back in the middle. That sums up my infield strategy for 2024. In my positional overviews of first base and third base, I recommended an aggressive acquisition strategy, Both of those positions are top-heavy … read more » by Fantasy in Fri, Feb 9 |
I had a wonderful dream last night in which MLB’s third base population was awash in talented, Rawlings-crushing sluggers. Austin Riley and Rafael Devers were in their early 30s and at the height of their powers. Gunnar Henderson and Junior … read more » by Fantasy in Wed, Feb 7 |
If your first baseman strategy for 2024 amounts to, “Acquire Freddie Freeman at any cost” … well, that’s not a bad strategy. First base is a tricky position for fantasy baseball managers. In the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, Major League … read more » by Fantasy in Mon, Feb 5 |
Fantasy baseball managers don’t have catcher strategies; they have catcher stances. They have a preferred way to address the position, and they take the same approach year after year. Changes to your stance on catchers are rare and momentous — … read more » by Fantasy in Thu, Feb 1 |
We’re getting hot at the right time. We went 7-0 with last week’s selections, and we’re 12-1 in the playoffs so far. It’s been a nice run after an uneven regular season. There were times during the fall months when … read more » by Fantasy in Fri, Jan 26 |
Weep not for the coming end of the football season. Instead, exult over the wave of rookie talent that’s about to wash over the NFL’s shores. This is a rookie class that hardcore dynasty enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting, and … read more » by Fantasy in Wed, Jan 24 |
The 2023 regular season ended just a few days ago, but there’s no time for rest. We have championships to defend and disappointments to avenge. It’s time to start prepping for the 2024 fantasy football season. I have published my … read more » by Fantasy in Wed, Jan 10 |
Browns TE David Njoku has been activated from the COVID-19 list and practiced on Thursday, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal. Nate Ulrich via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (foot) returned to practice on a limited basis on Thursday, according to Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Michael Gehlken via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
Lions RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) was held out of Lions practice on Thursday. Benjamin Raven via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
T.J. Hockenson did not take part in the open part of Lions practice on Thursday, according to Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman. Tim TwentymanThu, Dec 16 |
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says DT Kenny Clark has been added to the COVID-19 list. Stacy Dales via TwitterThu, Dec 16 |
Chargers WR Mike Williams' "close contact" with COVID-positive Keenan Allen came on Monday, So Williams could be cleared to return to the team on Saturday and play against the Giants on Sunday. |
Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports that Broncos RB says "I feel like I’ll be able to go" in Week 14. Gordon missed Denver's Week 13 loss to Kansas City with a hip injury. Nick Kosmider on TwitterThu, Dec 9 |
Down to just two healthy running backs, the Packers brought in former Lions RB Kerryon Johnson for a workout on Tuesday. Aaron Jones sustained a sprained MCL in Week 10, and Kylin Hill tore his ACL in Week 8, leaving A.J. Dillon and former UDFA Patrick Taylor as the only healthy members of Green Bay's RB corps. Rob Demovsky on TwitterWed, Nov 17 |