Fantasy sports articles written by Jesse Siegel
June 11, 2013
Minor League Barometer: We're Here to Motivate
Matt Davidson needs no motivation as he's making a case for a call-up to Arizona, but that's not true of all of his brethren in his week's Barometer.
June 6, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Thorny Issue for Brewers
Tyler Thornburg has had a miserable 2013 and is in danger of getting passed over promotion yet again in the Brewers organization.
May 31, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Wil's Phone is not Ringing
As more and more minor-league prospects get the call to The Show, Wil Myers continues to rank as one of the bigger disappointments for fantasy owners.
May 22, 2013
Minor League Barometer: More Where Harvey Came From
Matt Harvey is not the only pitching jewel unearthed in the Mets system these days. Who's next in line?
May 20, 2013
Profar's Last Stand: Top 200 Prospects - May Update
On the eve of his 2013 season debut with the Rangers, Jurickson Profar tops the list for Jesse Siegel and Nick Shlain in their latest Top 200 prospect rankings.
May 15, 2013
Minor League Barometer: What's Wrong with Hamilton?
Has Billy Hamilton become one of the first casualties of the post-Bryce Harper and Mike Trout era in prospecting?
May 7, 2013
Minor League Barometer: High-A Sensation
Francisco Lindor might not hit for much power, but he has plenty of tools to succeed at higher levels, including the big-league level.
April 30, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Coors on Tap for Arenado
Mega prospect Nolan Arenado finally got the call to Colorado, where Coors Field should suit him well. Who's next on the prospect radar?
April 24, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Only A Matter of Time
After a big spring, Nolan Arenado has kept it going in the early part of the minor-league season, and it appears only a matter of time until he lands in Colorado.
April 16, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Dodgers Not Blue About Puig
Yasiel Puig is forcing the Dodgers to make a difficult decision, but Los Angeles can afford to stay patient with its young phenom.
April 9, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Z Future in Seattle
Mike Zunino is projected to be a future star for the Mariners and could be in the big leagues by June.
April 4, 2013
Final Four Preview: Syracuse vs. Michigan
Glenn Robinson III hopes to do what his father never did, but standing in the way is Syracuse's vaunted 2-3 zone.
April 1, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Leading Off in Boston
The future is now in Boston with the promotion of Jackie Bradley to the big-league roster, or at least until David Ortiz returns.
March 25, 2013
Sweet 16 Preview: East Region
Cody Zeller has Indiana riding into the Sweet 16, but a matchup against Syracuse could prove troublesome.
March 20, 2013
NCAA Tournament Preview: How to Fill Out Your Brackets
Picking a 12-5 upset is a must, and Allen Crabbe and the Cal Bears look primed to knock off fifth-seeded UNLV.
March 18, 2013
NCAA Championship Preview: East Region
No. 1 Seed Indiana possess an extremely well-rounded attack with Cody Zeller in the frontcourt and a strong backcourt. But is it enough to make it to Atlanta?
March 14, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Bubble Watch
The bubble is close to bursting for Semaj Christon and Xavier, which has a rollercoaster of a Tournament resume.
March 7, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Bubbles Ready to Burst
Led by darkhorse ACC Player of the Year candidate Joe Harris, Virginia has enough quality wins to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
March 5, 2013
Top 200 Prospects: Russell On the Rise
With an impressive professional debut last season, Addison Russell's stock is rising quickly.
March 4, 2013
Top 100 Rankings: March Update
Isaiah Canaan has improved his scoring average to 21.6 points per game for Murray State. Is that enough to crack the Top 10 of our latest rankings?
February 28, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: The Unorthodoxed Olynyk
In just one year, Kelly Olynyk has gone from an afterthought to star in Spokane and is the reason the Zags could make a legitimate run at the Final Four.
February 21, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Big Shoes to Fill
Nerlens Noel' departure has opened playing time for Willie Cauley-Stein, but he hasn't made the most of the opportunity yet.
February 14, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Big Dawg on Campus
Washington's Aziz N'Diaye is the man in the middle for the Huskies.
February 7, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Versatile Joe
Joe Harris's versatility has propelled Virginia to a surprisingly strong conference start.
January 31, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Getting Hot at the Right Time
Rasheed Sulaimon has hit his scoring stride recently, averaged 18.7 points over his last three games for the Blue Devils.
January 31, 2013
Ballpark Factors: Analyzing Park Effects of the 30 Stadiums
Toronto's Rogers Centre is a welcome sight for Jose Reyes, who spent last year in a park in Miami that suppresses home runs.
January 24, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: The Freshman Wall
After a hot start to his Kentucky career, freshman Alex Poythress appears to have hit a bit of a wall.
January 18, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Maybe it's the Hair
Kelly Olynyk's back-to-back 30-point games has Gonzaga looking pretty.
January 11, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Bennett's Earned the Spotlight
Anthony Bennett doesn't get much pub, but he's outperforming higher-profile players.
January 3, 2013
College Hoops Barometer: Thrown Into the Friar
Providence's Vincent Council is back after an early season injury, though he's still shaking off the rust.
December 28, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Outplaying the Hype
Kyle Anderson is living up to the hype for the UCLA Bruins.
December 21, 2012
Top 100 Prospects: December Update
The latest Top 100 from Jason Collette and Jesse Siegel is now available.
December 20, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Duke is Back on top
Duke is back in a familiar spot, just in time for Marshall Plumlee to make his highly anticipated debut.
December 14, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Beware of Dawg
The Huskies may have some growing pains this year, but Abdul Gaddy is a veteran presence to guide the team through tough times.
December 11, 2012
CFB Barometer: Bowl Edition
Wisconsin faces a formidable defense in Stanford in the Rose Bowl, which doesn't bode well for Badgers running back James White.
December 6, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: The First Noel
Nerlens Noel has been as good as advertised for Kentucky so far this season.
November 29, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Green Raises Game for Hokies
Erick Green's playmaking skills have been off the charts to begin his senior season for Virginia Tech.
November 26, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 14
Aaron Murray has had a sensational season, but this week he and the Georgia Bulldogs face Alabama in the SEC championship.
November 23, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: This Bear is Golden
Cal's Allen Crabbe is off to a torrid start in his junior campaign.
November 19, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 13
Matt Barkley's injured shoulder means USC will do battle against mighty Notre Dame with a redshirt freshman at the helm.
November 12, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 12
Zac Stacy's injury issues have allowed Wesley Tate to prosper for Vandy.
October 29, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 10
Denard Robinson aggravated a nerve in his throwing elbow Saturday against Nebraska, making his status for this week uncertain.
October 26, 2012
Top 100 Rankings: Zeller's on Top
Cody Zeller leads the fantasy Top 100 entering the 2012-13 season.
October 17, 2012
Top 200 Prospects: October Rankings
Is Dylan Bundy still atop Jason Collette or Jesse Siegel's top 100 list?
October 15, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 8
Ray Graham is causing problems for Rushel Shell in Pittsburgh as a timeshare is stifling the latter's production.
October 9, 2012
Top Guards: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Murray State won't surprise anyone this season, but Isaiah Canaan still has the tools to light up the scoreboard.
October 9, 2012
Top Forwards: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Cody Zeller is not just the top forward in college basketball, he might be the best player in the nation.
October 9, 2012
Top Centers: 2012-13 Season Rankings
Jeff Withey hopes to lead Kansas back to the Final Four as one of the few dominant big men in the college game.
October 8, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 7
Rex Burkhead has been in and out of the Nebraska lineup with a knee injury, and he was once again forced to the sideline Saturday.
October 1, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 6
Fantasy owners expecting Eddie Lacy to produce like recent Bama stars have likely been disappointed thus far in 2012.
September 24, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 5
Montee Ball was forced out of Saturday's win over UTEP with a concussion, his second in about a month.
September 17, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 4
The nation's top tight end, Tyler Eifert, was shut out last week in the wake of concussion issues, leaving his status for this week in doubt.
September 10, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 3
Stacy has been largely held in check through two games for the Commodores, and four of his next five games are in conference.
September 5, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Year in Review
Dylan Bundy entered the season with high expectations, but he easily surpassed them this year.
September 3, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 2
Rex Burkhead is an early casualty of the 2012 season, and his production won't be easily replaced for Nebraska.
August 29, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Time for a Cup of Coffee
The minor league season is winding down, which means it's time for some prospects to get a cup of coffee.
August 27, 2012
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 1
Cierre Wood is a casualty in the season's inaugural Barometer as he was suspended for Notre Dame's first two games, a huge blow for the Irish and fantasy owners alike.
August 18, 2012
Mountain West Fantasy Preview: Mountain West: Carr Ready to Drive Bulldogs
Derek Carr is in position to put up video game-type numbers for Fresno State this season.
August 1, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Trade Deadline Prospects
The deadline deal that sent Zach Cox to Miami gives the prospect a path to the bigs after he was blocked in St. Louis.
June 15, 2012
Top 200 Prospects: Bauer Power
Trevor Bauer's domination of Triple-A hitters continues to move up him our prospect rankings. Jason Collette and Jesse Siegel share their latest top-100 lists.
April 18, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Trade Bait Territory
Dellin Betances is making the decision to leave him in the minors easy for the Yankees.
April 11, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Fading Phillie
Domonic Brown's prosepect status is fading and a slow start to 2012 hasn't helped.
March 26, 2012
Final Four Preview: Louisville vs. Kentucky
Anthony Davis has the Wildcats on the cusp of a championship. What will it take for Kentucky to get passed Louisville in the Final Four?
March 13, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Tourney Picks & Predictions
Is Duke the most overrated team in the field? Or do you overlook Austin Rivers and the Blue Devils at your own peril?
March 8, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Who's Bubble will Burst?
Bradford Burgess has VCU back in the Tournament, but which schools are about to see their bubbles burst?
March 1, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Rivalry Heats Up
Austin Rivers and Duke face North Carolina in one of sports' greatest rivalries.
February 23, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Cats are Running Wild
Kentucky has yet another set of underclassmen who have simply dominated college basketball, including freshman standout Anthony Davis.
February 16, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Hell Freezes Over
Austin Rivers's cold-blooded shooting has earned this Blue Devil the moniker "Subzero."
February 9, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: More than Great Defense
Anthony Davis is a shot-blocking machine for Kentucky, but he has not gotten enough love for his all-around game.
February 2, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Move Over Cornell, Ivy has a New Cinderella
Kyle Casey and Harvard are putting together a run that would make even Andy Bernard proud.
January 26, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: The World of Sims
Henry Sims has emerged from relative anonymity to play an integral role for the Hoyas this season.
January 18, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Racing to Perfection
Isaiah Canaan gives Murray State a legitimate shot to enter March Madness unbeaten.
January 12, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Baylor's No Fluke
The 7-foot Perry Jones III, who handles the ball as well as he rebounds, has Baylor undefeated.
January 5, 2012
College Hoops Barometer: Do-It-All Dawg
Tony Wroten Jr. might not get much ink, but the freshman point guard is the catalyst for Washington.
December 29, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
The college hoops season is kicking into high gear. Check out who's up and who's down this week.
December 22, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
With Kemba Walker off to the NBA, Shabazz Napier has been the catalyst for UConn this season.
December 5, 2011
CFB Barometer: Looking Ahead to 2012
Eddie Lacy could be the next in a string of standout running backs for Alabama.
November 28, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 14
Darron Thomas might shoulder more of the offense after LaMichael James was injured in the Civil War.
November 21, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 13
Marquess Wilson has made a lot of noise for the Washington State Cougars this season.
November 14, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 12
D.J. Woods' fantasy prospects took a hit when Cincy quarterback Zach Collaros went down with an injury.
November 7, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 11
Ryan Broyles' outstanding collegiate career is over after tearing his ACL last weekend.
October 31, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 10
Markus Wheaton is having a stellar season for the Beavers, but he has found the end zone just once this year.
October 24, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 9
It's been an injury-riddled last year for Northwestern's Dan Persa.
October 17, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 8
With Derek Moye out with an injured foot, Justin Brown is the top receiver for Penn State.
October 10, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 7
G.J. Kinne lost Damaris Johnson, but Bryan Burnham has stepped up big for the Golden Hurricane.
October 5, 2011
Top Forwards for 2011-12: Trust the Abromaitis Touch?
Tim Abromaitis likely will have to put the Fighting Irish on his back this season.
October 3, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 6
Dan Persa saw his first game action Saturday and tossed four TD passes before re-injuring his right heel.
September 26, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 5
South Carolina's Stephen Garcia can look like an elite gunslinger one game and then completely lost the next.
September 12, 2011
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Down Week 3
Arizona's Nick Foles has been a gunslinger thus far, but he has a gimpy knee for this week's matchup with Stanford.
August 29, 2011
CFB Barometer: Week 1 Kicks Off
Hey Fans, it's time to kick off the college football season. The premiere edition of the Barometer scopes out who's up and who's down.
August 24, 2011
Minor League Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
Bryce Harper is done for the season but not before a smashing pro debut in 2011.
April 4, 2011
NCAA Championship Preview: Butler vs. UConn
Can Butler slow Kemba Walker? Are the Huskies too athletic for the Bulldogs? We have the answers, and predictions, in the tourney title preview.
March 31, 2011
Final Four Preview: Kentucky vs. UConn
Kemba Walker leads UConn into the Final Four against a tough and hungry Kentucky squad.
March 14, 2011
NCAA Tournament Preview: East Region Outlook
Isaiah Thomas shot Washington into the NCAA Tournament. How far can he take the Huskies in a loaded East Region? March Madness is here.
March 9, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Bubble Teams - Who's In, Who's Out
Kalin Lucas and Michigan State are on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Are they in or out?
March 3, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: The Madness is Coming
With Kemba Walker cooling off considerably, UConn needs some assistance from its younger players like Jeremy Lamb if the Huskies want to avoid a quick out in the Tourney.
February 23, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Blue Devil Rising
Kyle Singler and Duke are back atop the national rankings at No. 1.
February 16, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Badger Ball
Jon Leuer and Wisconsin ended Ohio State's run at No. 1 in the country.
February 9, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Sputtering Spartans
Kalin Lucas is doing his best to carry Michigan State, but teammates like Delvon Roe need to pick up the pace.
February 2, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Cats and Dawgs
Led by Klay Thompson, Washington State bested Isaiah Thomas and cross-state rival Washington.
January 26, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Basketball Smorgasbord
The Kemba Walker show continues to roll for UConn, but players like freshman Jeremy Lamb have been vital to the Huskies' success.
January 19, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: UW's Top Dawg
The surging Isaiah Thomas is clearly the leader of the Huskies and lately has proven his value.
January 13, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: Trouble for the Badgers
Jon Leuer is still a superstar by Big Ten standards, but his mid-range game has been off this season for the Badgers.
January 5, 2011
College Hoops Barometer: A Little Help?
Kemba Walker cannot do everything by himself for UConn, and Alex Oriakhi is certainly not helping the cause at this juncture.
December 29, 2010
College Hoops Barometer: Big Play in the Big East
UConn's Kemba Walker is the favorite for Big East player of the year honors, but Austin Freeman has been no less effective for Georgetown.
December 23, 2010
College Hoops Barometer: Winners and Losers
Nolan Smith has taken his game to new heights since Kyrie Irving went down for Duke.
December 16, 2010
College Hoops Barometer: An Ode to the Little Man
Washington's glut of diminutive guards, including star Isaiah Thomas, has made Venoy Overton the odd man out.
December 9, 2010
College Hoops Barometer: Who will Dethrone Duke?
Kyle Singler has Duke leading the pack once again, but how will the Blue Devils deal with the loss of freshman phenom Kyrie Irving?
December 1, 2010
College Hoops Barometer: Lace It Up
LaceDarius Dunn is back from his three-game suspension and does not appear to have missed a beat for the Baylor Bears.
November 26, 2010
Start vs. Sit: Start and Sit (11/26)
Lamar Miller will continue to give a preview of what will be a monstrous 2011 season as Miami takes on South Florida.
November 24, 2010
College Hoops Barometer: Early Riser
Forced to shoulder more of the scoring load for UConn this season, Kemba Walker looks like the nation's best point guard thus far.
November 18, 2010
College Hoops Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
The college hoops season has tipped off and already there are surprises aplenty.
November 17, 2010
Start and Sit: Start and Sit (11/17)
With the starting spot all to himself and a matchup with Army ahead, Cierre Wood is a sneaky start with high upside this week.
November 10, 2010
Start and Sit: Start and Sit (11/10)
Shane Vereen has been highly productive for California this year, but a matchup against Oregon is not appealing.
November 8, 2010
Top Guards for 2010-11: Ranking the Nation's Best
Kemba Walker is poised for a huge year for UConn as the college hoops season tips off.
November 3, 2010
Start and Sit: Start and Sit (11/3)
With Iowa looming, Ben Chappell and his ugly throwing motion should be on your bench.
October 27, 2010
Start and Sit: Good and Bad Fits For Week 9
The spectacular collapse of Jerrod Johnson is nearing completion, and his remaining fantasy value is quickly evaporating.
October 20, 2010
Start and Sit (10/20): When the bench calls...
After an excellent start to 2010, is Jeremy Ebert in for a letdown against Michigan State?
October 7, 2010
Week 6 Start and Sit: Hits and Misses For Week 6
Baron Batch has been a big bust so far in 2010. Will that change against Baylor?
September 23, 2010
Starts & Sits for Week 4: Dion Lewis vs. Miami (FL)
After a weak start, can Dion Lewis find his 2009 form against the Hurricanes?
August 5, 2010
Sun Belt Preview: Dwight Dasher and Lance Dunbar will put up monstrous numbers in 2010.
There are many fantasy points to be had in the Sun Belt, particularly among running backs.
July 28, 2010
Mountain West Conference Preview: No team in this conference can stand up to TCU.
Andy Dalton returns to orchestrate what will be a high-flying TCU offense, and the rest of the league doesn't stand a chance.
June 14, 2010
2010 Conf. Previews: ACC Preview
The first of our 2010 conference previews looks at the ACC, where Miami, North Carolina and Virginia Tech look to be the favorites.
