Nathan Baker
2024 in Review, Grading Player Projections
To cap off another thrilling MLB season, I’ll take a look at some of the predictions I’ve made in Friday articles along the way, and grade them based off of the process of projection and how they’ve turned out. I’ll take a look at five today, but feel free to suggest others @nbakerngb, however poorly a take of mine may have aged.
Pickups of the Day for September 26th
A trio of pickups on the final Thursday of the season, with a super short term focus to propel your final championship push, fittingly headlined by a couple of veterans heading into favorable matchups
2024 Playoff Starters-Who will be rested next week?
Nathan Baker combs through every prospective playoff teams’ possible starters to see who could be rested during the last week of the season.
Pickups of the Day for September 20th
A power factory, flamethrowing reliever and a recently promoted prospect fill out today’s adds, with an option for every league size and need on offer.
Pickups of the Day for September 19th
Nathan Baker breaks down a duo of former top prospects for today’s adds, providing the potential for a late-season power surge. Don’t ignore the dream double-starter at the end, either…
Dissecting the NL MVP Race
Nathan Baker examines the case for both Francisco Lindor and Shohei Ohtani, what they’ll need to do in the last two weeks to win it and how their fantasy value projects for next year, regardless of the outcome of the award.
Pickups of the Day for September 12th
Nathan Baker writes that when the greatest pitcher in the sport sits on the waiver wire in 64% of leagues, there can only be one headliner; but don’t scoff at the other two, with a pair of veteran position players ready to bring the boom for your squad.
Examining the National League Wild Card Race
The National League wildcard race now has the highest quality of teams that we’ve ever seen with the new three wildcard format, and with four teams closely fighting for three spots, some unfortunate team will miss out. The Padres, Diamondbacks, Braves and Mets form the top four in the wildcard standings, with just three games separating the teams. The Braves and Mets currently sit tied for the last spot, and both teams are on pace for 88 wins, which would’ve been
more than enough in each of the last two years to get in. With all three wildcard teams likely to have to win 90 games to make the playoffs, all hands are on deck for the last month of the season, with fantasy ramifications extending from each teams urgency to win. I’ll go through each of these four teams, their playoff chances and matchups to target offensive or pitching streamers as fantasy playoffs begin.
Pickups of the Day for September 5th
Nathan Baker takes you through today’s pickups, featuring a pair of breakout pitchers, along with a raging hot power option.
Time for the Kitchen Sink
Nathan Baker offers some advice for roster management during fantasy playoffs, explaining ways to leverage drop/add to get an edge.
Pickups of the Day for August 29th
Nathan Baker takes you through today’s pickups, with a trio of powerful young hitters representing all-format options capable of winning a playoff matchup.
Rocking the Pendulum Back to the Top
Nathan Baker breaks down the rising stock of Texas Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker
Pickups of the Day for August 22nd
Nathan Baker has three pick ups for today, featuring a couple of pitchers seizing the most of new opportunities, and a must-roster 3B who is owned in less than a quarter of ESPN leagues.
Rangers Waiving Goodbye
Nathan Baker breaks down the potential release candidates from the Texas Rangers and the impact on your fantasy teams!
Pickups of the Day for August 15th
Nathan Baker has three pick ups for today, with a trio of under the radar NL west players providing some serious fantasy value.