There are three words that are synonymous with buy-low pitcher targets: Tommy John surgery. What used to be a curse for pitchers, now isn't so terrifying to think about. Sure, the pitcher will miss anywhere from 12 to 18 months, but pitchers are coming back just as strong, if not stronger than they were pre-surgery. Two of the four pitchers discussed below are the latest big name pitching prospects to tussle with that pest, Tommy John. But even with them missing the 2018 season, and likely a little of 2019, their upside…

The month of May is often a time of change in the fantasy world. Players getting off to slow starts are usually given the benefit of the doubt in April, but if those struggles stretch into May, the gloves come off. Once patient fantasy owners suddenly can't take it anymore and look to trade or dump slumping players. That's where you come in with the offers to buy low on these players. These buy-low offers are especially important in dynasty leagues, as you could potentially nab a star player without having to pay the star…

Wait, we already had one Dynasty Dugout article this week. Well, guess what? It's the good ol' two-for-one special this week, folks. That's right, two Dynasty Dugout articles for the price of one. Well, for the price of none since these are free articles. Who doesn't love more free stuff? After going over some top pitching prospects the other day, we switch gears and dive into some top hitting prospects and their early-season performances.Rankings are from my pre-season top-100. Hitting Prospects From My Top-20 #1…

Don't go getting all excited. I'm not updating my rankings quite yet. That will come around the All-Star break. What I am doing is taking a look at the top minor league pitching prospects to see how they're performing in the minor leagues so far this season. Think of this as one of the appetizers to my mid-season rankings update. The side salad with ranch dressing on the side, if you will. Around this time next month, you'll get your second appetizer, likely some soup, before getting the prime rib of prospect updates in…

As much as I love offense, there's something special about watching a pitcher paint the outside corner with a fastball or drop a curve in at the knees. Offense might win fantasy championship, but that doesn't mean you can't dig a little deeper and grab some high-upside arms on the rise in dynasty leagues.Maybe I should've started with pitchers. I could've rambled on and on about Joey Lucchesi and his breakout potential, but by now, everyone knows how good he is after his first few starts with the Padres. Oh well, my…

While the infield has its fair share of power hitters and speedsters, the outfield is where you find the players with the perfect blend of herbs and spices. Sorry, got KFC on the brain. By herbs and spices, I mean power and speed. And I'm not just talking about one or the other. While there are power and speed-only players in the outfield, there are a ton that bring plenty of both to the table. That extends deep down into the depths of the minor leagues as well. So strap on a bib and get out the wet naps, 'cause this is…

Acuna, Guerrero, Jimenez, Senzel.These are the names we all know. They're the shiny new toys in the front window of the toy store. The toys people get into fights over on Black Friday and fantasy baseball drafts alike. These elite prospects make up the cores of our dynasty squads, but they are far from the only reason why a championship-caliber dynasty team is built.In addition to these blue-chippers, filling out your dynasty roster with under-the-radar prospects can also pay big dividends in the end. There are the…

Man, I just can't get enough prospects. Like I said last week, I'm, a prospectaholic. Feel free to join me for weekly meetings every Tuesday as I feed my addiction with this weekly Dynasty Dugout column. Last week, I ranked the top-10 dynasty prospects for every American League team. That was so much fun, I decided to do it again this week. And I kind of have to. I mean, who just ranks American League prospects and neglects the National League? Not this guy, that's for sure.The National League is a little more top-heavy…

It's been a little over a month since we wrapped up my top-100 rankings series. Just one month is all it takes for me to start having prospect withdrawals. So, what better way to feed my addiction than nearly 3,000 words about the fantasy prospects in each American League farm system? Yes, I'm a prospectaholic. Is that so bad? I don't think so.There are a ton of stocked farms systems in the American League. Houston is still producing elite fantasy prospects as quickly as McDonald's produces Big Macs, while Detroit could…

Thank you for reading another edition of Dynasty Dugout here on Fantrax. I hope you can use this article to your advantage and get a leg up on your fellow league members.  Got a question that I didn’t cover here? Follow me on Twitter @EricCross04 and ask there.