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Yesterday, Kole Calhoun went 1-for-2 and his 14th homer and, seriously, how many home runs does he have since the break? 475? Am I warm? Because it feels like I'm super warm...*eyes drift to a mirror* ...so super, super warm. Hot even. What's your name? *snaps out of it* Damn it, reflection! Okay, starting a dynasty team, Trout or Calhoun? It's too difficult to decide! What is this world coming to with the fire emoji that is Kole Calhoun in the last two weeks? I can't handle it. Literally, and I'm wearing oven mitts. Here's Calhoun two weeks ago: *opens DeLorean door* "I can go anywhere? How about Balco in 2001?" Somehow, Calhoun is only owned in 45% of leagues, which I hope means 55% of people are already checking out our fantasy football rankings. If not, shame. Anyway, here's what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
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Ambulance Chasers, Week 18: Fletch Hits!
August 1, 2018 | Fantasy Baseball Injury Report | 9 Commentsby: Kerry Klug
Unfortunately we all put a lot of hope that the 21 year old Rafael Devers would live up to his massive potential this season, but he’s been oft-injured and oft-not hitting. Stash or Trash: Stash. Unless you’re in a 10 team league -- if you have a better option available -- then jump on him. Fill In: David Fletcher (3.4%.) With Ian Kinsler traded to the Red Sox, Fletcher could be due for a big boost in playing time. In 254 AAA ABs was hitting -- wait, this can’t be right -- .350?! Fletcher also hit 6 HRs so he has some power potential and stole 20 bases last season so he can even steal a few bags. He only has 1 of each in 114 ABs so far, but the .298 is pretty on par for him and the added at bats should result in more power and stolen base opportunities.
Dynasty Leagues: 2019 Players To Target Now In Dynasty
August 1, 2018 | Fantasy Baseball Deep Leagues | 15 Commentsby: B_Don
Just like Michael 'Squints' Palledorous, you too can start preparing for your big move to the top of the standings in 2019.
Here we are at the trade deadline for MLB and starting to get to them for fantasy leagues as well, and teams are making their last attempts to bolster their rosters for the playoff push. Unfortunately for some of us, the season has not gone as planned and we’re selling and preparing for next season in keepers/dynasty formats. In the words of the great philosopher, Lil’ Wayne, “The more time you spend contemplating what you should have done....you lose valuable time planning what you can and will do.”
With that in mind, it’s time to look at what you can do to start planning and helping build your roster for 2019 in those dynasty and keeper leagues. It’s here at the end of the season where you can start building your squad for next year by trading for or picking up some players who may be free agents entering new situations next year or guys that faced an injury or suspension this season, which lowered their value. 
Points Leagues: Excelling In Points Leagues
August 1, 2018 | Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues | 4 Commentsby: malamoney
Draft day is by far my favorite day of the fantasy baseball season. Even more so when the draft is an auction. All of the preparation and anticipation leading up to the day culminates into my version of Christmas. I don't believe in all the hocus pocus of religion, so draft is where it's at for me. Fantasy football draft day falls just a bit shy of baseball. There's just so much more that goes into constructing a well balanced baseball roster that makes it that much more interesting than football. While I do look forward to actually playing the game throughout the season, what I find more interesting than playing is negotiating trades.
While Sonny Gray has had an awful season thus far, he was much better in the month of June and is coming off of three straight strong starts. There's certainly some risk in starting him at home, but Gray is facing one of the weakest lineups in baseball in the Orioles, who have just a .300 wOBA versus righties. Their 24.3% K-rate means that Gray has lots of strikeout upside, and he should have plenty of run support against Alex Cobb.
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August 1, 2018 | Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes | 383 Commentsby: Grey
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I watch all trading deadline deals like I'm watching Hereditary. Hands firmly pressed over my eyes, occasionally I'll peek out. See a Jon Heyman tweet coming and prepare to scream. Then a long exhale. "Ah, thank God, it's not a player I own nor does it affect any of my other guys." Then, out of nowhere, Brian Dozier gets traded to the Dodgers and my head goes into a tailspin like it's a WHOMP on the old Batman TV show. "But what about Max Muncy? Can Chris Taylor still play? What about Kiké?! Please tell me Kiké's still in PLAY!" Then I take 150 milligrams of Percocet and go to the park to watch pre-teens and all of their innocence. In my head, I scream to them, "You'll never know my pain!" And smile lopsidedly until another adult asks me to leave. So, the Dodgers are now fielding the NL All-Star team from now until October. Dozier will likely slot into the two or three hole and I still like him for a huge 2nd half. Max Muncy and Chris Taylor are not likely going to be as fortunate, as I have no idea where the Dodgers can play all of these guys. If you've been burned by the trade deadline, I will smile lopsidedly and creep out someone for you. Anyway, here's what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
