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The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2012, an annual "must buy" for all baseball fans, is now shipping. Read this article to learn more about it.

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Closer Watch

For the latest news on each team's closer and his potential replacements, read Closer Watch, last updated on January 26, 2012.

Keeper Doctor

Keeper dilemnas? Want advice from a THT Fantasy Expert? Send your questions to the Keeper Doctor.


Top-100 Fantasy Prospects

Want to know which minor leaguers to watch out for? Josh Shepardson lets you know, with his ever-updated top-100 rankings. Click here to see it.



Latest Features:

A dynasty ranking follow-up

Posted Friday by Josh Shepardson
Analysis of the top 10 players ranked in early January's dynasty league article.
(0) Comments

Fun with numbers

Posted Thursday by Nick Fleder
Linear weights while revisiting last year's player rankings. Madness and speculation ensues.
(9) Comments

Making the leap up

Posted Wednesday by Derek Ambrosino
Jumping from public leagues to more competitive private leagues
(8) Comments

Did you know we had a mock draft?

Posted Tuesday by Brad Johnson
I discuss what I learned from the much ballyhooed THT Mock Draft.
(17) Comments

All Recent Articles

Monday, March 07, 2011

Top 300 head-to-head rankings: 51-100

by Ben Pritchett
Bring on the pitchers. Championships are won in picks 51-100.
(11) Comments

2011 Cardrunners AL expert league - Team Carty

by Derek Carty
The results of my first draft of the year.
(9) Comments

Friday, March 04, 2011

2011 draft day resources

by Jeffrey Gross
Where to find help as you prepare for your league's auction or draft.
(22) Comments

Is fantasy sports gambling?

by Derek Ambrosino
Admit it, we're sinners! Refuting arguments against lumping fantasy sports for stakes with poker and sports gambling
(10) Comments

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Fantasy rookie report, part two

by Matt Hagen
Part two of the rookie report centers on the young middle infielders who are ready to make an impact.
(2) Comments

Roster Doctor

by Jonathan Halket
Borderline keepers in a league with great keepers.
(7) Comments

Developing a plan, part two

by Dave Shovein
Part two of my three-part draft prep series.
(5) Comments

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Daily Fantasy: A Whole New World

by Kevin Cearnal
Here are the three basic principles you need to know for Daily Fantasy Baseball Success in 2011.
(2) Comments

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

The Verdict: keeper or non-keeper

by Michael Stein
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Fantasy Judgment compares keeper vs. non-keeper fantasy baseball leagues.
(15) Comments

Monday, February 28, 2011

Fluke watch: Carlos Marmol

by Josh Smolow
A look at the pitches of Carlos Marmol to see if he can repeat last year's performance.
(2) Comments

Head-to-head top 300: 1-50

by Ben Pritchett
Get your drafts ready. We have begun the top 300 H2H big board.
(30) Comments

Friday, February 25, 2011

Breaking down the mock draft: Rounds 20-22

by Josh Shepardson
Continuing commentary from the experts
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Breaking down the mock draft:  Rounds 23-25

by Josh Shepardson
The experts wrap up commentary on the last few rounds of the mock draft.
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