Mlb.com Fantasy Baseball 411

After being suspended for 80 games and the postseason, should fantasy owners keep or drop Dee Gordon? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach weigh the pros and cons and whether or not to pick up Gordon's replacement, Derek Dietrich. Plus, the guys help you decide where to put Mallex Smith and Nomar Mazara and whether or not to let go or hold on to Jonathan Papelbon.

A lot of phone calls are being made around baseball as prospects are getting their call to the Major Leagues. MLB.com national editor Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie spotlight which prospects you should be making room for and who to wait on, whether or not to worry about Chris Archer's slow start or Byron Buxton's quiet bat and in which league Anthony Rendon can be the most productive.

The pitching landscape is taking a roller coaster ride through the first few weeks of the season. If you're itching to add pitching to your fantasy team or find out who's not as valuable for your team as you think, fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach have you covered. They'll take a microscopic look at which guys you should pick up, whether or not to treat Noah Syndergaard as a clear number one starter and when to snag Trea Turner as his callup lingers.

Opening Week did not fail to entertain and the biggest name to emerge is Rockies rookie Trevor Story. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie help you decide how crucial Story could be for your team, whether or not the Orioles' Joey Rickard is a must-get and how much value is added to Kyle Schwarber's replacement. Plus, the guys take a closer look at the Angels' bullpen, how serious the Mets' Jacob deGrom's injury could be to your rotation and whether or not Zack Greinke's value is trending downward.

The injury bug made its way around Opening Week. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and national editor Matthew Leach help you navigate who to be cautious with and keep, why patience in Philly as they find a closer could be key and whether or not Trevor Story could be bait to snag Francisco Lindor on your team.

The regular season is within earshot and it's time to switch gears. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach spotlight Roberto Osuna's tab as the Blue Jays' closer and whether or not you should pick up Drew Storen, where Trevor Bauer can fit into your league and why you should think about picking up the Astros' Tyler White in the short term. Plus, the guys help you figure out the best time to snag a prospect and why the order of callups isn't always important.

Who will step up while Brad Boxberger rehabs? How should fantasy owners approach Michael Brantley in their draft? How much should you invest in Carl Crawford? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie answer these questions and much more. Plus, Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch joins Leach in Spring Training to help you figure out which Yankees starter to invest in and whether or not Mark Teixeira is worth your while.

Corey Seager's knee, Jhonny Peralta's thumb, and Edwin Encarnacion's oblique. Just a few of the injuries plaguing Spring Training and potentially your draft. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach help you decide who to worry about and who to keep your confidence in, which Angels pitchers (if any) could be worth picking up, provide general tips if you're new to an auction draft, and discuss who's at the top of Fred's closer's list.

Injury updates are a crucial part to staying on top of your fantasy league and draft triumph. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach break down which injuries you should keep your eye on in Spring Training, why Pedro Alvarez could be key to your team's success and which top fantasy prospects and top tier pitchers should go earlier in your draft.

Despite only two outfielders falling in tier one, there's still a lot of viable options for your draft. Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach breakdown the top three tiers to help you shape the most profitable outfield and how to get the most value from the Yankees closers with Aroldis Chapman missing 30 games.

With Dexter Fowler returning to the Cubs, how much does this affect his draft stock? If Jimmy Rollins could hit 15 home runs and steal 15 bases is he worth your attention? Does Mike Trout's ambition to run more change anything? Fantasy expert Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach keep you up to date on this week's news, who's worth your time and which players are flying under your radar.

Spring Training is here and it's time to get down to business. Lead Fantasy writer Fred Zinkie and MLB.com's Matthew Leach go over recent transactions, including the implications of Khris Davis' move to Oakland and whether or not to look past Jose Fernandez's innings limit. Plus, the guys look at the LABR Experts Draft and their top three picks, explain why drafting the best players first is key, examine how to draft a starting pitcher and everything in between.

Will Brad Ziegler be a better ninth-inning man than Tyler Clippard? How big of a difference can Mat Latos make on your team? Between Clayton Kershaw, Josh Donaldson and Carlos Correa, who should you draft number one overall? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie dive into the latest news, break down the Fantasy preview and help decipher which guys you should be paying most attention to for the 2016 season.

Has Corey Dickerson's value changed since being traded to the Rays? Is Howie Kendrick a decline risk? What should you take away from the Mets contemplating a six-man rotation? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fred Zinkie give insight to these recent news stories as well as dissect the Rockies bullpen, Greg Bird's injury impact on the Yankees and so much more on this week's Fantasy 411.

What kind of impact can Mets fans expect from Yoenis Cespedes during his first full year with the Mets? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fred Zinkie break down expectations for the Cuban slugger, implications of Doug Fister's move to Houston, which prospects to keep your eyes on this season and much more.

Hot Stove season is winding down which means teams are gearing up for the regular season. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Fred Zinkie break down how Justin Upton can impact your fantasy team, why you should be wary of Chris Davis' inconsistencies and which prospects to keep your eyes on for 2016.

Matthew Leach and Fred Zinkie address the intriguing arms not named Kershaw in the rotation at Chavez Ravine. Which Dodgers arms are worth a draft pick? Who's just too risky? Matthew and Fred also look at some of Fred's favorite sleepers in the American League. Where do Jonathan Schoop and Nick Castellanos rank among the names you should consider as late round hidden gems? Fred has your answers because it's never too early to plan out draft day dominance.

Fantasy 411 hosts the Early 2016 Fantasy Baseball mock draft, with analysis on every pick from 12 industry experts. Fred Zinkie and David Gonos discuss the top 12 players chosen in the first round - including their own picks! To see the draft unfold, visit http://fantasy411.mlblogs.com/2015/11/10/early-2016-expert-mock/

Matt Harvey's innings limit, the return of Marcus Stroman and bragging about Bartolo Colon. All of this and more as Dylan Higgins and Fred Zinkie cover what happened across the world of Fantasy Baseball in the past week. They discuss the red-hot Nolan Arenado and Alex Rodriguez as well as the ice-cold Victor Martinez. Next, they look at some players worth picking up from the waiver wire, including a thriving youngster and a veteran that is turning things around. Finally, the guys look ahead to the coming week and suggest some pitchers and hitters who could make a difference in crunch time.

September callups, another no-hitter and chicken pox. Dylan Higgins and Fred Zinkie break down what is going on in Fantasy Baseball heading into September. They take a look at Hector Olivera and some players making their return to the Major Leagues due to expanded rosters. Also, they consider a pair of Red Sox hurlers who may have turned things around before considering which injured players it may be time to give up on for this year. Finally, they go over some targets on the waiver wire and look closely at the calendar to find some options for this weekend and beyond.