Trevor Story

As I was growing up during the mid to late '90s, a shortstop revolution changed the way we thought about the position’s offensive capabilities. Guys like Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Nomar Garciaparra, and Miguel Tejeda blazed onto the scene and quickly proved that shortstop was more than just a position for defensive prowess. Over the last few years, another wave of dynamic offensive talents has graced the shortstop position.Just look at the top-10 of these rankings. The "old" man of the top-10 is Elvis Andrus at 29,…

It can often be difficult to place into context how well (or how poorly) certain players have performed recently. A glance at ESPN’s Player Rater, which attempts to quantify a player’s overall fantasy value by analyzing their performance in each facet of the game, can focus targets for fantasy owners looking for help on the waiver wire. Of course, when dealing with small sample sizes, a player’s results can be fluky, but placement at or near the top of these lists could be indicative of a substantive change to a player’s…

Last week we started strong with the positions that usually carry the most power hitters: First Base and Third Base. This week is all about middle infielders.We've finally made it to everyone's favorite fantasy position. Elite shortstops are absolute gold in fantasy baseball. That statement carries even more weight in dynasty and keeper league formats. If you own a top shortstop you usually want to cling to them like your life depended on it. If you don't happen to be lucky enough to own a stud shortstop, chances are…

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 DiamondbacksNo 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.…

Buying low and selling high at the right times is an important part of being a successful fantasy manager. There's always a manager or two in your league that is panicking over an injury or a slow start. Finding these managers and capitalizing on their panic is key. Below are five players you should try to target now while the price is maybe a little lower than it should be.1. David Dahl, Outfield, Colorado Rockies – Dahl burst onto the scene last season in late-July and dazzled the rest of the way. He boasted a…