[free] Embrace volatility. That’s the mantra for Xtreme Regression Drafting (XRD), as espoused by Ron Shandler in the 2012 Forecaster and in an essay from earlier this year. As Ron points out, “regression and gravity are the two strongest forces known to man.” In theory, that’s straightforward—but how hard is it to do in practice?

Most keeper league owners try to distance themselves from players in their mid-30s, but in doing so create short-term bargains for owners with championship hopes. They all come with some risk, but most of these 35-and-older players look like keepers in 2012.

Would you take Matt Holliday in the first round or for big bucks? You might, if you adjusted his Mayberry score to allow for reliability...

Today's top closers can be tomorrow's bums. Just ask those fantasy owners who had Carlos Marmol, Matt Thornton or Jonathan Broxton last year. The key this year is to find last year's Craig Kimbrel.

Each year at BaseballHQ.com we bring you a thorough analysis of the latest Strat-O-Matic card ratings. With the recent release of the 2011 season, we help you concentrate on your simulation assets to help you win consistently.

Tout Wars introduces some roster flexibility via the so-called Swingman.

“Miguel Cabrera, $30.” What exactly does an advanced auction player think about when a player is nominated? We take a look inside to try to find out.

Finding stolen bases is a thankless task every year for fantasy owners and this year it could be even tougher as owners overpay for the few Judys who can swipe 20+ bases.

[free] A reader recounts his successful implementation of the Mayberry method and shares lessons learned.

[free] A reader recounts his successful implementation of the Mayberry method and shares lessons learned.

[free] A reader recounts his successful implementation of the Mayberry method and shares lessons learned.