Fantasy Baseball News, Stats and Analysis (2024)

  • Carlos Rodon NYY SP

    Yankees' Carlos Rodon: Drops fifth straight

    6m ago

    Rodon (9-7) took the loss Tuesday against the Rays, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out five.

    Rodon allowed four straight hits to open the bottom of the first inning, including an Isaac Paredes three-run homer that extended Tampa's lead to 4-1. While Rodon would blank the Rays over his final three innings, the Yankees couldn't climb out of the early hole in an eventual 5-3 loss. It's the fifth straight loss for the 31-year-old left-hander -- he's struggled to a 10.50 ERA in that span, allowing 27 earned runs across 23 innings. Overall, Rodon sports a 4.63 ERA across 19 starts (103 innings) this year with a 1.26 WHIP and 105:30 K:BB. He'll look to right the ship in his next outing, currently slated for this weekend on the road versus Baltimore.

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  • Justyn-Henry Malloy DET DH

    Malloy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-8, 10-inning loss to the Guardians.

    Malloy had been out of the lineup the last two days, but he returned with a bang Tuesday, popping his fifth home run of the season across 28 games. While the power has been nice, the rookie is batting just .195 with a 35 percent strikeout rate. Malloy is taking his lumps, and he may not see consistent playing time as a result.

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  • Ryan Pepiot TB SP

    Rays' Ryan Pepiot: Grabs fifth win

    18m ago

    Pepiot (5-5) earned the win Tuesday over the Yankees, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.

    After allowing a run in the first inning, Pepiot held New York scoreless over his final 4.2 frames, allowing just two additional hits before the Rays turned to the bullpen with two outs in the sixth. It's the first win since June 4 for the 26-year-old Pepiot -- he'd gone 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in his previous five outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.20 with a 1.13 WHIP and 90:31 K:BB across 16 starts (81.1 innings) this season. Pepiot is currently lined up to face the Guardians at home this weekend in his next outing.

  • Will Vest DET RP

    Tigers' Will Vest: Takes loss Tuesday

    19m ago

    Vest (1-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits over 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss Tuesday against the Guardians. He walked one and struck out one.

    Vest got the final out of the ninth inning but ran into some trouble in the 10th to take his third loss of the season and second this month. Despite the hiccup, the righty has been solid this year with a 3.43 ERA across 39.1 innings out of Detroit's bullpen. Vest should continue to work in a high-leverage role for the Tigers, though he's been clearly behind Jason Foley for save opportunities thus far.

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  • Gio Urshela DET 3B

    Tigers' Gio Urshela: Homers, triples in loss

    26m ago

    Urshela went 3-for-5 with a triple, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-8, 10-inning loss to the Guardians.

    Urshela is enjoying a solid July, as he's now batting .355 this month. That's allowed the veteran to raise his season batting average to .257. Urshela hit .299 across 62 games in an injury-shortened campaign for the Angels last year, and he's a career .275 hitter over nine MLB seasons, so he could continue to trend upward down the stretch.

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  • Colt Keith DET 2B

    Tigers' Colt Keith: Goes deep again Tuesday

    31m ago

    Keith 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 9-8, 10-inning loss to the Guardians.

    It's hard to believe that Keith was batting just .154 with no home runs at the end of April, as the rookie has turned it on since then. In 55 games from May onward, Keith is batting .294 with eight long balls and 27 RBI, and he has four homers and seven RBI over the last six contests alone. The 22-year-old was a promising prospect in the minors and he's starting to deliver on that promise in the majors, much to the delight of fantasy managers.

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FAQs

What stats should I look for in Fantasy Baseball? ›

Look for starters who strike out 7 or more hitters per nine innings. For relievers, you'll want to aim a bit higher and find pitchers who can exceed 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The league average is in the . 750 range.

How is pitching scored in Fantasy Baseball? ›

Pitchers are ranked in order of their Forecaster/Daily Notes projected fantasy points (FPTS), using ESPN's standard scoring system (2 points per win, minus-2 per loss, 3 per inning, 1 per K, minus-1 apiece per hit or walk allowed, minus-2 per earned run allowed).

What are the most telling baseball stats? ›

OBP (On-Base Percentage) – it's the number of times a batter reaches base by hits, walks or being hit by pitch, divided by his plate appearances (all at bats, walks, times hit by pitch, sacrifice flies). It is sometimes referred to as on-base average/OBA, as it is rarely presented as a true percentage.

What is MLB fantasy? ›

Fantasy baseball is a game in which the participants serve as owners and general managers of virtual baseball teams. The competitors select their rosters by participating in a draft in which all relevant Major League Baseball (MLB) players are available.

What is the most important offensive stat in baseball? ›

On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

What's more important in fantasy baseball pitching or hitting? ›

Starting pitchers contribute more to your fantasy team than hitters (given the roster spots), but I'm targeting hitters early in drafts thanks to the way SPs are being treated.

What stats do you look at for pitching? ›

For pitchers, wins, ERA, and strikeouts are the most often-cited statistics, and a pitcher leading his league in these statistics may also be referred to as a "triple crown" winner. General managers and baseball scouts have long used the major statistics, among other factors and opinions, to understand player value.

What is 5x5 scoring in fantasy baseball? ›

5x5 means a roto league with five hitting categories and five pitching categories. You try to finish at the top of the league in as many of those categories as possible.

How often do you set your lineup in fantasy baseball? ›

Lineup Changes

A weekly or bi-weekly league is often set on Mondays, and you need to forecast the entire week on that Monday, but there is no further lineup maintenance after your player's first game begins.

What is the rarest stat in the MLB? ›

40/40 Season

Only four players in major league history have ever hit 40 home runs and stolen 40 bases in a single season, with Alfonso Soriano being the most recent to do so with a 46 home run, 41 stolen base effort for the Washington Nationals in 2006.

What does r mean in baseball stats? ›

Run (R) Runs Batted In (RBI) Sacrifice Bunt (SH) Sacrifice Fly (SF)

What does PO mean in baseball stats? ›

A fielder is credited with a putout when he is the fielder who physically records the act of completing an out -- whether it be by stepping on the base for a forceout, tagging a runner, catching a batted ball, or catching a third strike.

How do you read fantasy baseball stats? ›

MLB Fantasy Points Scoring System
  1. Singles: 1 point.
  2. Doubles: 2 points.
  3. Triples: 3 points.
  4. Home Runs: 4 points.
  5. Runs: 1 point.
  6. Runs Batted In: 1 point.
  7. Walks: 1 point.
  8. Hit By Pitch: 1 point.

What does R stand for in fantasy baseball? ›

Batters
AbbreviationDescription
RRuns Scored
RBIRuns Batted In
SB%Stolen Base Percentage
SBStolen Bases
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What is the best fantasy baseball scoring style? ›

Most would say that Roto is the 'purest' form of fantasy baseball and the 'best' at determining a champion, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the most 'fun. ' Head-to-Head Points is probably the most intuitive format for a fantasy baseball beginner, but 'best' is really up to personal preference.

What stats matter in baseball? ›

Basic, traditional stats such as batting average, ERA, OBP, SLG, and RBIs provide valuable insights into player performance.

What stats do baseball scouts look at? ›

As a starting point, scouts start by looking at a pitcher's strength, stamina, agility and aggressiveness, and then look at things like arm action and delivery. Sure it's nice to throw hard, but scouts are also looking for movement and deception.

What should my fantasy roster look like? ›

What positions make up a fantasy football team? A fantasy football team consists of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, one flex, one kicker, and a team defense/special teams.

How do you succeed in fantasy baseball? ›

Prepare Thoroughly: Research player rankings, understand your league's scoring system, and practice with mock drafts. Draft for Balance: Focus on building a well-rounded team. While stars can carry a team, championships are won through depth and versatility. Value Over Name: Don't get swayed by big names.

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