Amed Rosario

Back by popular demand, this week's article will kick off with a trivia question. With the MLB trade deadline now passed, our topic is trades and pop culture. Here is this week's question:  In an episode of the TV show "Seinfeld," George was thought to be dead by his employers at the time, the New York Yankees. George Steinbrenner thus visits his home to inform his parents. Instead of being grieved about his son's "death," Mr. Costanza attacks Steinbrenner for trading which player in 1988? Answer at the end of the article.…

On the heels of the trade deadline, which did not feature many bats, fantasy owners seeking upside at shortstop could find it with the Mets. Using Keith Law's prospect rankings, No. 1 Amed Rosario will join the Mets for the rest of the season, causing a ripple effect in many leagues. Since his team sold at the deadline, but not any of their outfield, the Mets will stick to its plan to bring Rosario up on August 1. With Yoan Moncada already in the majors, this makes for the latest prospect to hit the waiver wire in many…

In last week's top 10, we took a look at some of the top closers in waiting. This week we turn our attention to some rookies that can make a big difference for your fantasy squad down the stretch. Let me start by saying this list is for recent and future call-ups only that are still available in fantasy leagues. You won’t find Aaron Judge or Cody Bellinger on this list, so don’t get mad. I’m warning you ahead of time. I honestly could have done a top-20 list here instead of just top-10. That’s how many good prospects…

This week's prospect update takes us to the National League East. While everyone not named the Nationals is struggling at the Major League level, there's still plenty to be excited about in the lower levels. The New York Mets are a team that has had control of some of the game's best prospects in recent years. They currently own the No. 3 prospect in baseball, Amed Rosario, along with plenty more young talent. Here's how their top-10 have fared up to this point.  10. Wuilmer Becerra, OF The Mets received plenty from the…

Last week we took a look at corner infielders trending one way or the other in dynasty league value. This week, it's time for the middle infielders. There hasn't been a whole lot of movement in the middle infield, but certain players are starting to show their true colors. Trending Up Chris Owings, Shortstop, Arizona Diamondbacks No middle infielder has helped his dynasty league stock more in 2017 than Chris Owings. The 25-year-old Diamondbacks shortstop has thrived hitting mostly out of the second spot in the lineup.…