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September 15, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: What's Wrong with Liriano?

by Derek Carty

After seemingly taking a step forward last year, the Twins' southpaw has regressed in many aspects in 2011.

September 12, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Stockpiling Closers

by Derek Carty

Just because you're out in your fantasy league doesn't mean you shouldn't go shopping for potential ninth-inning guys.

September 8, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: The Infield Fly Rules

by Derek Carty

Which pitchers prey on infield flies? Is inducing popups a repeatable skill?

September 6, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Prospect Impact

by Derek Carty

Which September callups are the most likely to have a positive fantasy impact?

September 1, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: The Fool's Quest

by Derek Carty

When chasing wins in September, is it foolhardy to count on top-notch relievers rather than "bad" starters?

August 25, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Roster Rumble Repercussions

by Derek Carty

How are fantasy rosters impacted by the recent waiver deal and the return of the Fox?

August 22, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Is Prospect Potential Realized?

by Derek Carty

Checking in on whether a player with high pedigree has a better major-league career than a non-prospect.

August 18, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Turning 'em Loose

by Derek Carty

How much has a manager's running game changed the way some of the game's jackrabbits and turtles move on the basepaths?

August 15, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Managing a Need for Speed

by Derek Carty

There are some managers more afraid of turning runners loose on the basepaths, but just how much do skippers affect the running game?

August 8, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Players to Think About

by Derek Carty

Though pitching is thin in most leagues, there are a couple of potentially valuable pickups available.

August 4, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: The Offensive Gamble

by Derek Carty

While in the search to upgrade his team's offense, our fantasy expert had to decide whether it was worth helping his primary competition improve.

August 1, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Deadline Movers and Shakers

by Derek Carty

After a busy trade deadline, which players were the biggest winners and losers in fantasy value?

July 29, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: A Market Inefficiency

by Derek Carty

Sure, trading for cost-controlled youngsters is nice, but there is a less-exploited source of talent in fantasy baseball.

July 25, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: The One-Category Pitching Band

by Derek Carty

A glimpse of pitchers who could hold high fantasy value in one particular category.

July 21, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Second-Half Stat Sludge?

by Derek Carty

When pitchers are dubbed "overworked" in the first half, does their performance really drop off in the season's second half?

July 18, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: One-Category Wonders

by Derek Carty

With the season past its midway point, fantasy owners will want to shift their focus in trades.

July 14, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Mixed-League Mayhem

by Derek Carty

Derek examines the differences between mixed leagues and AL/NL-only leagues through the lens of expert leagues Tout Wars, LABR, and CardRunners.

July 11, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: The Home Run Derby Curse

by Derek Carty

There's always chatter about a curse looming over those who participate in the Derby, but is it for real?

July 7, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Surprise Players to Buy Into

by Derek Carty

A later bloomer seems to be emerging in the nation's capital, while Motown may be finding the hits with a sophomore.

June 30, 2011

Fantasy Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Going the Distance

by Derek Carty

Since HitTracker only covers home-run distance, how reliable is power distance in determining player value?

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