While the specific day may vary from league to league, you can mark down April 2001 as the first explosion of dynasty leagues in fantasy baseball. It was then that a relatively unknown, 21-year old third baseman named Albert Pujols was handed the starting job in St. Louis and forever changed the way fantasy baseball owners looked at rookies. That year, Pujols slashed .329/.403/.610 and mashed 37 home runs with 112 runs scored and 130 RBI. While those who didn’t own him dismissed the find as luck, not one of them would leave a rookie stone unturned the following season. The draft prep for the 2002 fantasy season went deeper than any mainstream league had ever gone.
Since then, we’ve seen some amazing ballplayers make their big-league debuts with the fantasy community right there pointing at each one and claiming credit for discovering the next big thing. From Hanley Ramírez and Justin Verlander to Mike Trout and Jacob deGrom , fantasy owners were ahead of the curve as they spent countless hours mining the minors and building championship squads with names that had yet to even set foot on a major-league field.
With the massive increase in dynasty leagues created over the years, we felt the Fantasy Alarm Draft Guide needed to dedicate an entire section solely to those who love to play the long-game. From prospect rankings to minor-league farm system breakdowns to draft strategy and in-season roster maintenance, we have created a one-stop-shop for those who like to go deeper than the year-to-year re-draft leagues. Whether you are a seasoned dynasty player or just starting a league from scratch, we’ve got everything you need to build a successful fantasy franchise.
Articles & Lists to Come:
Top-300 Dynasty League Rankings
Dynasty Auction Draft Strategies
Cutting Bait: Knowing When to Stop Carrying Over Players
The Importance of Paying Attention to the MLB Draft
How to Evaluate International Signings and International Leagues
| Top Prospects to Know | By Organzation | ||||
| AL East | AL Central | AL West | NL East | NL Central | NL West |
| Baltimore Orioles | Cleveland Indians | Houston Astros | Atlanta Braves | Chicago Cubs | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Boston Red Sox | Chicago White Sox | Los Angeles Angels | Miami Marlins | Cincinnati Reds | Colorado Rockies |
| New York Yankees | Detroit Tigers | Oakland Athletics | New York Mets | Milwaukee Brewers | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Kansas City Royals | Seattle Mariners | Philadelphia Phillies | Pittsburgh Pirates | San Diego Padres |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Minnesota Twins | Texas Rangers | Washington Nationals | St. Louis Cardinals | San Francisco Giants |
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