Posts by USAToday
FANTASY FOOTBALL – Targets and Touches
USAToday.com helps guide you through your upcoming fantasy football drafts by focusing in on key stats like targets and touches. Find out who stands out.
FANTASY FOOTBALL – Breakout Year for Matthew Stafford?
Cory Bonini of USAToday.com explains why Matthew Stafford will put up big numbers in 2015.
FANTASY BASEBALL – Ryan Howard
This week was a bad one for injuries with at least five everyday starters going on the disabled list. However, finding replacements for them on fantasy rosters isn’t as easy as just grabbing the next man up. In most cases, the playing time void is being filled by more than one backup. So fantasy owners may need to focus their attention elsewhere.
FANTASY BASEBALL – Opening Day DFS Bargains
As you look to fill out your Opening Day FantasyScore baseball rosters for April 6, you’ll need to budget carefully and mix in a handful of under-the-radar, cost-effective options to go along with your studs.
Here is a list of some value plays for season openers Monday which are DFS Bargains.
FANTASY BASEBALL – Sneaky Draft Strategies
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association experts league was the year’s first industry draft, taking place about three weeks ago. And while those involved have already written a bunch about it – myself included – I decided to go back and take another look. Sometimes objectivity only comes with more miles in the rear view mirror.
FANTASY BASEBALL – 5 Volatile Closer Situations
Steve Garnder of USAToday looks at five volatile closer situations in the MLB that could make life difficult for Fantasy Baseball owners in 2015. A pair of teams from each of the AL East and West have plenty of potential closer candidates which leaves them without a surefire number one option. Over in the National League, the New York Mets will be relying on the health of Bobby Parnell who is yet to throw off a mound following Tommy John surgery in 2014. They’ll need him to return to form and replace the unreliable tandem of Jenrry Mejia and Jeurys Familia.
FANTASY BASEBALL – 5 Players to Buy Low
USAToday takes a look at 5 players to buy low, heading into the 2015 Fantasy Baseball season. A.J Burnett returns to the Pirates lineup after a disappointing stint with the Phillies, where he posted a 4.59 ERA in 2014.
FANTASY BASEBALL – Is Clayton Kershaw Worth a High-Draft Pick?
Ron Shandler from USAToday.com breaks down Dodgers Ace Clayton Kershaw and discusses whether or not he’s worth a 1st-round pick in fantasy drafts. Are you better off taking a hitter in the 1st-round?
FANTASY BASEBALL – Will Nelson Cruz Struggle in Seattle?
Tim Heaney from USAToday.com breaks down new Mariners Nelson Cruz and wonders if he can continue his powerful hitting in Seattle. Will he have another 40 HR season? Or will the pitcher-friendly SAFECO Park hinder his stats?
FANTASY BASEBALL – Can you Trust Ryan Braun in 2015?
Tim Heaney from USAToday.com breaks down Brewers OF Ryan Braun and wonders if you can count on him in 2015. Will he rebound from off-season thumb surgery or was his career-worst batting average a sign of things to come?