The fantasy baseball playoffs are about to begin in many fantasy leagues. If you are about to go into the postseason, hopefully you have one of these red hot players in your fantasy lineup.
Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies
Over the last month, Ryan Howard has been fantastic. He has 35 RBIs and 11 homers in that span in addition to hitting for a very good batting average.
Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins
Although Hanley Ramirez has been slowed a bit due to injury, he’s been great when he’s been on the field. In the last month, his on-base percentage is nearly .460 and he has …read more

Before you know it, the fantasy baseball season will be over. Between now and then, having a stud fantasy baseball starting pitcher on your team will undoubtedly help your chances of winning it all. Here’s a look at the cream of the crop at the moment:
Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies
Since the Phillies traded for Cliff Lee, he has been amazing. Last year’s AL Cy Young Award winner is baffling NL hitters. In his first three starts with the Phillies, Lee is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP.
John Lackey, Los Angeles Angels
The Angels have desperately needed a few of …read more

With the end of the 2009 fantasy baseball season in sight, now is the time to pick up that sleeper that can put your fantasy team over the top. Here’s a look at some of the hottest fantasy baseball sleepers in the major leagues.
Nyjer Morgan, Washington Nationals
Earlier in the season, the Pirates traded Nyjer Morgan to the Nationals. With Washington, Morgan has been a star. In 38 games, he’s hitting .365 with 28 runs and 20 stolen bases. Get him on your fantasy team if he’s available.
Rajai Davis, Oakland Athletics
Although he was slumping earlier in the season, Rajai Davis is …read more

In fantasy baseball, a great closer is worth his weight in gold. Right now, there are a few closers that are pitching extremely well and are giving opposing teams no chance to win.
Here’s a look at the closers in fantasy baseball that are performing the best right now:
Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
Rivera is regarded by most as the best closer of all-time. He’s also currently the best closer of right now. He hasn’t given up a run since June 12th. Since then, he’s picked up 16 saves.
Huston Street, Colorado Rockies
In the last month, Street has been amazing. During that time, …read more

If one of these fantasy baseball hitters are on your fantasy team, you are likely loving life right now. These hitters are putting production on the board on what seems like a nightly basis.
Here are the best hitters in fantasy baseball right now:
1) Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
To begin the season, Alex Rodriguez was on the disabled list due to hip surgery. Now? That hip surgery is a distant memory. As of late, A-Rod is even stealing bases again.
2) Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
Albert Pujols has the NL MVP award in his back pocket. In the fantasy world, he’s likely …read more

As we head into the 2009 MLB All-Star break, there are a few pitchers around the league who wish they could keep rolling instead of taking a break. Here are the best fantasy baseball pitchers of the last month:
1. Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants
The best fantasy baseball pitcher is showing why he has that title. In the last month, he has five wins, 54 strikeouts, a 1.29 WHIP and a 0.80 WHIP.
2. Dan Haren, Arizona Diamondbacks
While he doesn’t get as much attention, Haren is doing a good Lincecum impersonation. In has five wins, 46 strikeouts, a 1.40 ERA and a …read more

Who are the hottest fantasy baseball hitters right now? Here are five hitters who are on fire and can help lead any fantasy team to victory:
1. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
For much of the 2009 fantasy baseball season, Albert Pujols has been on fire. In the last month, he has really, really been hitting well. In that time period, he has nine homers, 31 RBIs and 23 runs.
2. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins
Hanley Ramirez has started to hit his stride. In the last month, the Marlins superstar has six homers, 15 runs, 33 RBIs and four stolen bases.
3. Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado …read more

A lot of the star fantasy baseball starting pitchers got off to slow starts. However, in the month of June, there are a lot of star starting pitchers who have warmed up with the summer heat. Here is a look at the best fantasy starting pitchers this month:
1. Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners
In June, Hernandez has been practically untouchable. In five starts, he has a 0.94 ERA and a record of 3-0. In 38.1 innings, he has 35 strikeouts and has given up only 25 hits.
2. Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox
Beckett got off to a quick start and the began to …read more

Over the last month, many fantasy baseball catchers have cooled off. At the top of the catcher rankings, there are a lot of interesting names. Here are the top five hottest catchers in 2009 fantasy baseball:
1. Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
Mauer is not a surprise on this list. For the season, he’s hitting .395 with 14 homers, 42 RBIs and 40 runs. Amazingly enough, his 14 homers are already a career-high.
2. Victor Martinez, Cleveland Indians
Last season, Martinez struggled at the plate and with injuries. This year, he’s playing much better. On the season, he is hitting .326 with 12 homers, 53 …read more

In fantasy baseball, a dependable closer is highly valuable. Here is a look at the top five best closers in baseball. These guys are deadly when it comes to winning time.
1. Jonathan Broxton, Los Angeles Dodgers
If you look at this guys stats, they are simply fantastic. Along with his 16 saves, he has six wins, a 1.41 ERA and an amazing 53 strikeouts in 32 innings. His 0.69 WHIP is also very impressive.
2. Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets
Rodriguez got a big contract this past offseason to join the Mets. He’s now worth every penny. In 31.1 innings, he has 16 …read more