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What's New for Fantasy Baseball '21
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Updated scoring setting for points-based leagues
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Updated points-only and head-to-head points league scoring to better balance hitting and pitching.
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Position Eligibility
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Batters and pitchers will not lose positional eligibility gained from the 2019 season, even if they didn’t meet the required minimums during the shortened 2020 season.
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Play Yahoo Cup
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Yahoo Cup: A weekly Daily Fantasy contest with cash prizes for the best scores each week and over the full season.
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Public/Private Prize Leagues (formerly Pro/Cash Leagues) are coming soon!
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Play Yahoo Fantasy Baseball for cash prizes.
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Top Headlines
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Catcher Josh Phegley retires after 8 major league seasons
Catcher Josh Phegley is retiring from baseball after eight major league seasons, a week shy of his 33rd birthday. Phegley played in 11 games for the Chicago Cubs last season and went 1 for 16 (.063) at the plate with one homer and two RBIs.…
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Nationals add backup catcher Avila on $1.5M, 1-year deal
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Avila finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday with the Washington Nationals, who are expected to use him as the primary backup to starting catcher Yan Gomes. Avila, who turned 34 last week, was a free agent after…
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AP source: Twins reach 1-year, $13M deal with DH Nelson Cruz
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Cruz turned 40 last season and batted .303 with 16 home runs, 33…
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AP source: Liriano gets minor league deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) Veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano has agreed to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that includes an invitation to spring training, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The 37-year-old Liriano…
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RHP Patton minor deal with Rangers after 4 seasons in Japan
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Spencer Patton has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to spring training after pitching in Japan the past four seasons. Patton was 3-2 with a 4.92 ERA in 57 relief appearances…
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Expert News
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- 5x5 Sleepers: Runs
Player Notes
- Astros place Justin Verlander on 60-day IL
- Astros claim INF Robel Garcia from Angels
- Yasmani Grandal sidelined with knee inflammation
- Anthony Gose involved in car accident in Arizona
- Clarke Schmidt (elbow) expects to be back 'soon'
- Trevor Bauer will make Cactus League debut Monday
- Zack Greinke reports to spring training Saturday
Injuries
- Tyler Beede (SF - SP) IL
- Austin Davis (Pit - RP) IL
- Yonny Chirinos (TB - SP,RP) IL
- Franchy Cordero (Bos - OF) COVID-19
- Oliver Drake (TB - RP) IL
- Luis Severino (NYY - SP) IL
- Noah Syndergaard (NYM - SP) IL
Top 3 Most Added Players Today
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- Luis Severino
- NYY - SP
- Adds Today: 185
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- Jake McGee
- SF - RP
- Adds Today: 135
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- Dylan Cease
- CWS - SP
- Adds Today: 119
Important Game Dates
- Season Start: 4/1
- Live Drafts End: 6/27
- Full Season Registration Ends: 7/11
- All Drafts End: 7/12
