Anthony Alford

Protection. It is needed in so many different ways. For fantasy owners, the best protection for fantasy owners is making sure you keep up with news concerning your players, such as hot and cold streaks, and whether an injury may impact playing time or lead to a stint on the disabled list. Speaking of protection, did you notice what happened to Yadier Molina on Saturday? The veteran Cardinals catcher took a 100 MPH foul tip off the bat of Kris Bryant in his groin. Even with all of the protection catchers wear, that can still…

As we get closer to the top of these rankings, I’m finding it harder and harder to limit how much I write about each prospect. Can you really blame me? These aren't your run-of-the-mill prospects in this article. No, sir. These are elite stud prospects with tantalizing upside that are about to explode all over the MLB landscape.As you'll see pretty quickly, the terms "ace-caliber" and "elite tools" enter the discussion plenty of times below. You won't find any power or speed-only players below, either. As we continue to…

This week we're finishing off the American League East by taking a look at the top 10 prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The Blue Jays may be looking up at all the other teams in the standings, but their farm system ranks as one of the best in the division. With the All-Star break approaching and the Blue Jays ready to take a quick break from action, here's how their top 10 prospects have fared so far. 10. Justin Maese, RHP The Blue Jays drafted Maese in the third round of the 2015 Draft. He tore up the…

In the last part of the series of MiLB players who should get promoted (or were promoted recently) this season and could help your fantasy team out, I’ll discuss the AL East.MiLB Players Watch-List: NL Central MiLB Players Watch-List: NL West MiLB Players Watch-List: AL Central  MiLB Players Watch-List: AL West MiLB Players Watch-List: NL EastAL EAST Baltimore Orioles 1. Chance Sisco C The catcher position is so weak in fantasy at the moment that owners probably can’t wait for some fresh energy to be…

Over the past several years steals have begun to trend downwards. In 2012 there was a total of 3,229 steals in the majors. Last season that number was down to 2,537. That’s a 21.4% drop in just a few short years. With speed on the decline, a lot of the top stolen base threats usually get overvalued by many fantasy owners. If you play in a dynasty league and your team has a need for speed, check out the players below. Their speed will be a formidable asset to your team. More Than Just Speed Yoan Moncada, 2nd Base, Chicago…