Yonny Chirinos
Finding Fantasy Value and Flaws within “The Opener”
At the start of play on May 12th, the solo MLB leader in Games Started is Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek (10). Stanek can only be described as an old-school, reliable starting pitcher who takes the ball every fifth day for the Tampa Bay Rays, sometimes even on
The Dynasty Guru’s Top 200 Starting Pitchers, #150-200
Despite a scorching hot stove (I can’t believe the player you’re thinking of did or did not sign with the team you thought they would!), January and February can be some of the darkest months of the year (figuratively and literally). But fear not, restless readers. The Dynasty Guru is
Monthly Prospect Update: Pitchers, August 2018
Each month, The Dynasty Guru will provide a prospect update that includes notable performances (good and bad), assignments, promotions, trades, injuries, and suspensions. Most importantly, the monthly update will examine prospects with increasing and decreasing fantasy value, from the elite to the obscure. At the beginning of August, TDG reviewed
TDG Weekly Report, April 28-May 4, 2018
This year, The Dynasty Guru will provide a weekly report every Saturday. The weekly report will link to TDG articles for the past week, touch upon notable player developments, and preview upcoming TDG articles for the next week.
Monthly Prospect Update: Pitchers, April 2018
Each month, The Dynasty Guru will provide a prospect update that includes notable performances (good and bad), assignments, promotions, trades, injuries, and suspensions. Most importantly, the monthly update will examine prospects with increasing and decreasing fantasy value, from the elite to the obscure. April saw the beginning of the 2018
Dylan Bundy: The Ace We’ve Been Waiting For
First things first, I would like to applaud some of you. Patience is one of the most difficult aspects of owning prospects in dynasty leagues. If you’re one of the few who held your Dylan Bundy shares over the past six bumpy years, stand up and take a bow. From
Prospect Update, Mid-April
With the minor league season underway, it is time to analyze notable prospect performances, the good and the bad.
TDG Podcast, Episode 31: “Xander… is… a pile of poo”
The Boys are back! The guys go over news and notes, some minor league highlights, and some game action reactions. Then, Ian gets sucked into a black hole of no internet, so Keaton and Patrick fly the ‘cast home over the 2nd half. Suggested Talking Points: Orioles Pitching Staff v.
Pickups: Small Samples I’m Buying
In fantasy baseball, your April mantra should be “Don’t Overreact, Don’t Overreact, Don’t Overreact.” That said, if you do nothing in April, you’ll miss out on some of the most valuable break outs. Don’t go cutting players you paid good money or high picks for, but every roster has injuries,
Pitching Talent for Pennies
Valuable pitchers seem to emerge out of thin air every season. Not all produce sustained value, but guys who give owners a season’s worth of above-average returns for the cost of a free agent add are extremely valuable pieces in a team’s championship puzzle. I want to spotlight a few