Sunday, February 24, 2013

Fantasy Sports Writers Association Awards 2012

2012 FSWA Writing Awards
RotoWire took home the most hardware at the eighth annual FSWA Writing Awards. 
The site claimed awards for Best Baseball Article on the Web (Jack Moore), 
Hockey Writer of the Year (Janet Eagleson), Racing Writer of the Year (C.J. Radune) 
and College Sports Writer of the Year (Jesse Siegel).

The Sporting News had a strong showing with three awards, including a third straight win 
for Best Baseball Publication. Matt Lutovsky won for Baseball Print Article and Humor Article. 
Sports Illustrated claimed Best Fantasy Football Publication for the second straight year.

Brad Evans of Yahoo! was named the Football Writer of the Year. Evans is the only 
three-time finalist in the history of the award; he has won College Sports Writer of the Year 
three times. Alex Beckey of Baseball Forecaster was named Baseball Writer of the Year. 
Brian McKitish of ESPN claimed the award for top basketball writer (he also won the award 
in 2010). Daniel Dobish repeated as Golf Writer of the Year.

Other winners include:
Best Football Article, Web: Alessandro Miglio, Pro Football Focus
Best Football Article, Print: Allie Fontana, Football Diehards
Best Football Series: Patrick Mayo, RotoExperts
Best Baseball Series: Patrick DiCaprio, USA Today
Newcomer of the Year: Scott Spratt, Pro Football Focus





Books from Extra Point Press:
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669

Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693

Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097
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Friday, February 22, 2013

NFBC offers Fantasy Baseball for $100 or more


The National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC) will host its 10th year of high stakes fantasy baseball this year. One owner will walk away with the $100,000 grand prize in the NFBC's signature event (Classic). This year the NFBC will host events in Las Vegas, New York and Chicago over two weekends (22-24 and 29-30 March). Sin City will have events both weekend while New York and Chicago host the latter weekend. These live events are in addition to their online events. 

There are two NFBC Main Events: 
1) 15-Team Classic with a $100,000 Grand Prize
2) 12-Team NFBC VII with a $50,000 Prize

Online events include the NFBC Online Championship which is a 12-team, 30 round format with a $350 entry fee and a $50,000 Grand Prize. 

Other satellite options include league entry fees of $100 to $1,000 and 10, 12 and 15-team leagues. 

I have played the NFBC in previous years and find their playing experience and customer service to be excellent!






Books from Extra Point Press:

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650




Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669





Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634


Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

FBPC offers online options


From the great team that gave us the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) (www.theFFPC.com) now comes the Fantasy Baseball Players Championship (FBPC) (www.fantasybaseballplayerschampionship.com).




Bi-weekly starting lineups will consist of:
  • Two Catchers
  • One First Baseman
  • One Second Baseman
  • One Shortstop
  • One Third Baseman
  • One Middle Infielder (either 2B or SS)
  • One Corner Infielder (either 1B or 3B)
  • One Utility Player (any position)
  • Five Outfielders
  • 10 Pitchers (Six starting pitchers, two relief pitchers and two flex pitchers) with 1,000 minimum innings pitched per team

Online Options include:
-$77, $150 and $250 Draft Experts Leagues
-$750 Dynasty League
-$1,250 Big Dog Leagues


FBPC Main Event Details


  • 14 team format.
  • All FBPC drafts will be held online.
  • Standard 5 x 5 scoring categories.
  • $50,000 Grand Prize
  • League prizes total $10,000:
  • 1st - $6500
  • 2nd - $2500
  • 3rd - $1000
  • All prizes guaranteed.
  • Prize pool based on 140 teams.
  • Bonus prizes paid if exceeds 140

It costs $1600 to enter.




Online Drafts ($1600 Entry Fee):

1. Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
2. Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
3. Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
4. Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
Click Here to Register




Books from Extra Point Press:

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650




Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669





Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634


Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

YAHOO offering Fantasy Baseball for 2013

YAHOO has begun to offer its Fantasy Baseball product

They have added two new stats Saves+Holds and Net Saves which is Saves+Hold-blown saves

http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1
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Monday, February 11, 2013

National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC) celebrates 10 year Anniversary


The National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC) will host its 10th year of high stakes fantasy baseball this year. One owner will walk away with the $100,000 grand prize in the NFBC's signature event (Classic). This year the NFBC will host events in Las Vegas, New York and Chicago over two weekends (22-24 and 29-30 March). Sin City will have events both weekend while New York and Chicago host the latter weekend. These live events are in addition to their online events. 

There are two NFBC Main Events: 
1) 15-Team Classic with a $100,000 Grand Prize
2) 12-Team NFBC VII with a $50,000 Prize

Online events include the NFBC Online Championship which is a 12-team, 30 round format with a $350 entry fee and a $50,000 Grand Prize. 

Other satellite options include league entry fees of $100 to $1,000 and 10, 12 and 15-team leagues. 

I have played the NFBC in previous years and find their playing experience and customer service to be excellent!






Books from Extra Point Press:

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650




Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669





Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634


Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

FBPC offering high stakes Fantasy Baseball


From the great team that gave us the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) (www.theFFPC.com) now comes the Fantasy Baseball Players Championship (FBPC) (www.fantasybaseballplayerschampionship.com).




Bi-weekly starting lineups will consist of:
  • Two Catchers
  • One First Baseman
  • One Second Baseman
  • One Shortstop
  • One Third Baseman
  • One Middle Infielder (either 2B or SS)
  • One Corner Infielder (either 1B or 3B)
  • One Utility Player (any position)
  • Five Outfielders
  • 10 Pitchers (Six starting pitchers, two relief pitchers and two flex pitchers) with 1,000 minimum innings pitched per team




FBPC Main Event Details


  • 14 team format.
  • All FBPC drafts will be held online.
  • Standard 5 x 5 scoring categories.
  • $50,000 Grand Prize
  • League prizes total $10,000:
  • 1st - $6500
  • 2nd - $2500
  • 3rd - $1000
  • All prizes guaranteed.
  • Prize pool based on 140 teams.
  • Bonus prizes paid if exceeds 140

It costs $1600 to enter.




Online Drafts ($1600 Entry Fee):

1. Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
2. Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
3. Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
4. Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern
Click Here to Register




Books from Extra Point Press:

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650




Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669





Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634


Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097
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Friday, February 1, 2013

NFBC brings quality to fantasy baseball


The National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC) will host its 10th year of high stakes fantasy baseball this year. One owner will walk away with the $100,000 grand prize in the NFBC's signature event (Classic). This year the NFBC will host events in Las Vegas, New York and Chicago over two weekends (22-24 and 29-30 March). Sin City will have events both weekend while New York and Chicago host the latter weekend. These live events are in addition to their online events. 

There are two NFBC Main Events: 
1) 15-Team Classic with a $100,000 Grand Prize
2) 12-Team NFBC VII with a $50,000 Prize

Online events include the NFBC Online Championship which is a 12-team, 30 round format with a $350 entry fee and a $50,000 Grand Prize. 

Other satellite options include league entry fees of $100 to $1,000 and 10, 12 and 15-team leagues. 

I have played the NFBC in previous years and find their playing experience and customer service to be excellent!






Books from Extra Point Press:

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650




Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669





Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634


Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097
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