This year, one of the bigger changes is that there’s a strategy article about the way teams are using their receivers, and how while they’re passing more, the value of elite running backs is going up.
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JBJ has had a lost season, but as the break came, he was finally starting to show signs of life, hitting safely is six of his last seven, driving in runs in three straight and hitting doubles in back-to-back games. Yes, the former Cape Cod Leaguer sat Friday, but given his glovework, he’s going to be in the lineup most days, and frankly, he’s been a bit unlucky with the bat this year. After all, Bradley ranks 20th in the bigs in hard hit percentage, so clearly he’s still smoking the ball. We predict that the offensive freefall he’s experienced over the last year and a half ends in the second half, making him a fine buy-low candidate.
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Here’s a kid that hasn’t quite started to pop up on the Fantasy radar, but his performance this season will change that — at least from a Dynasty league perspective. Atlanta’s second rounder from 2016 began the season at Class-A, going undefeated with a stellar 2.40 ERA through 30 innings. It was enough for the Braves to fast track Muller to High-A, where his hit rates are up, but he still hasn’t been taken yard through 11 starts and 61 1/3 IP. Coming off a seven-inning, 12-strikeout shutout performance, he could soon be ready for Double-A the way things are going. This lefty can be dominant, and needs to be plucked in Dynasty formats.
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Anderson has put together back-to-back outings of eight shutout innings, winning both and lowering his ERA almost three-quarters of a run in the process. His run is supported by stellar command (17 Ks, three walks) and unhittable stuff (just six hits against in the two starts combined). Anderson is doing a better job of limiting long balls this season and that’s helped him rebound after suffering a sophomore slump last year. Colorado’s 2011 first rounder has arrived as a Fantasy factor.
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Seattle’s fifth rounder in 2011, Marlette has flashed fine power and extra-base hit capability in his career, but doesn’t have much speed. He’s been stuck at Double-A for quite a few years, but given how many total bases he’s racking up this year, maybe he’ll finally get a promotion to Triple-A.
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Assuming that happens, Beckham is likely to take over as the everyday shortstop, and while that may not sound exciting, don’t forget about how good he was last year. His extra-base pop has been nearly non-existent this season, but since coming off the DL this week, he’s starting to show signs of life with three hits, including a double, over the last two games. Beckham is not an everyday player now, but could be a great stash as it’s likely his value could spike down the stretch. Just remember, this dude was the No. 1 overall pick in 2008 for a reason.
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On Tuesday, the Southern League (Double-A) held its All-Star Game in Birmingham, Alabama. Below, we’ve written brief bios of the players that made the midseason classic. This level tends to include a mix of real prospect and guys that have stalled out, so some of them are on their way to bigger and better things, and some of them are likely reaching their high points by being selected to this game.
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