Head-to-Head

Alex

Beckey

June 26, 2012 11:02 PM GMT

Nervous fantasy owners actually considered trading Albert Pujols in early May. After a sluggish start, Pujols appears to be on track; however, the experience provides a valuable case study in quantifying probability and knowing when to trade players. Using these tools shows head-to-head owners not only how to adapt to change, but also make precise decisions regarding specific players.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: High Fives

Alex

Beckey

March 09, 2012 12:01 AM GMT

Good things come in fives. In head-to-head leagues, gaining a competitive advantage in the traditional 5x5 categories often requires a non-traditional approach. Studying the best statistical performances of players and teams will yield results that are Top Notch.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Grading On a Curve—2012 Preseason

Jim

Driscoll

February 23, 2012 12:01 AM GMT

The 2012 BaseballHQ.com projections are graded on a curve for 5x5 H2H leagues.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Games with Universal Appeal

Alex

Beckey

February 16, 2012 12:01 AM GMT

The player universe is a vast place, full of endless possibilities. In head-to-head formats, the player universe can also create some exciting opportunities, not only for strategy, but also for improving the overall gaming experience.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Consistency review for 2011

Timothy

Nelson

January 06, 2012 12:00 AM GMT

Championship rosters in head-to-head leagues are built on a combination of good fortune, good health, and most importantly consistent performance. On a weekly basis, fantasy managers search for the elusive balance of production from studs and role players alike. The Consistency Review for 2011 will highlight top performers, and will also take look around the diamond at everyday players who were a liability for H2H formats. Keep in mind, the data here reflects small sample sizes, and this analysis is not intended to predict future performance.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Let's play two

Alex

Beckey

December 09, 2011 12:00 AM GMT

Introducing the double-play format....

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Midseason QC scores for pitchers and hitters

Jim

Driscoll

July 11, 2011 11:00 PM GMT

While not technically the midpoint of the season, the All-Star Game is a good time to look back at individual performances from the first half of the season and to begin preparing for the end of the fantasy baseball season. Using the QC methodology designed by Dylan Hedges and Ron Shandler), we can examine the first half results for both hitters and starting pitchers to draw conclusions for the remainder of the season. This article will examine both the Unadjusted QC scores (QCU) and the Adjusted QC scores (QCA) for both groups of players.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Grading on a Curve—Pitchers

Jim

Driscoll

February 24, 2009 8:32 AM GMT

Last week, H2H owners were introduced to the concept of grading hitters on a curve. This week: pitchers.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Grading on a Curve—Batters

Jim

Driscoll

February 17, 2009 8:32 AM GMT

What constitutes a "good batter"? This article will look at the skills that correlate to batter consistency, especially within the 5x5 H2H scoring framework.

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