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Choosing & Building the Right Fantasy Baseball Leagues in 2024

Choosing & Building the Right Fantasy Baseball Leagues in 2024

Update: 2024-02-08
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There is an infinite number of ways to play fantasy baseball, so what factors should you consider when joining or creating a league? 


Eno and DVR discuss some of the basic elements of building or finding a league to play in, as well as a few 2024-specific strategy considerations to keep in mind in the face of MLB's 2023 rule changes and the resulting impact on the run environment. 


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1:40 How Do You Want to Play? - and - Key Questions to Consider

14:17 Where Do You Want to Play? - and - League Formats/Entry Fee Options

23:05 Yes, Free Leagues Still Exist!

39:03 Why We Like the FanGraphs Auction Calculator (https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy-tools/auction-calculator)

46:43 What Are You Adjusting for 2024?


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Choosing & Building the Right Fantasy Baseball Leagues in 2024

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