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SnakePit Fantasy Baseball Cranking Up On Yahoo!

One of the longest-running traditions at the 'Pit is our Fantasy Baseball league, which first took place on Yahoo! back in 2005. Why should this year be any different?

By Jim McLennan

I've just sent out invites to the managers who took the top 12 places in last year's Division 1 league, which was won in the end by the Alabama Slammers, after they knocked off the Fighting Amish in the championship game. Managers have a week to accept the invitations. As I recall, last year interest was such that we had two leagues below that: think Clefo ran one, and was ish95 responsible for the other?. The winners of those two leagues, at least, will be invited to bring their teams up to the top tier - there may be more if any returnees from Division 1 fail to show up. The subleagues will be open to anyone, so just post in the comments if you're interested!

We have tried various other fantasy providers in the past, but we seem to keep coming back to Yahoo!, so I'm stoked they are actually sponsoring SB Nation this year. - I'll try to figure out some prize for the league winner between now and October! Their free game seems to have the best range of features, and the interface is far more user-friendly than most of those that I've tried. This year, the big enhancement is a Fantasy App, available for both your Android and iOS mobile devices, so I don't want to hear any "I forgot to set my team roster because I was out of the house" excuses this season. Here's a quick rundown of their features, with a link if you want to set up your own league.

  • Yahoo! Sports is the leading fantasy provider on the Internet, home to millions of fans playing the #1 fantasy baseball game available - all for free!
  • Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball ’13 is easy to use, with mock drafts, player comparison features, and numerous customization options. Plus - Yahoo! Sports offers superior stability, especially during drafts and games (Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball doesn’t drop the ball).
  • The #1 free game keeps getting better: now with same day drafts, custom playoff seeding, and game-time waivers.
  • Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball provides fans with top-notch information, resources, and expert advice. From player notes to injury updates to player availability across leagues, Yahoo! Sports helps you win big. This year never miss a last minute injury with updated player notes.
  • Yahoo! Sports provides pre-draft advice clips to help you draft the best team possible. Fantasy advice is also available throughout the season with bi-weekly video clips and the Fantasy Freaks on Yahoo! Sports Radio on Friday's 8–10pm EST
  • Don't miss a trade or waiver wire again! Daily roster changes are made easy with the Fantasy Baseball app available on Android, iPhone, and iPad (new this year!).
  • Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball gives you real-time fantasy score updates wherever you go. View team, league, and player stats, edit your lineups, and check your standings and match-ups.
  • Yahoo! Sports offers the fantasy fanatic an even more competitive way to play with Pro Leagues! Join a Pro League for $20 or $100 and compete to win cash prizes. For those who dare to put some skin in the game.

    • Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball supports SBNation and fantasy league families everywhere. Get better experts, better tools, and better stats with the #1 free fantasy baseball game. This season also features a brand new iPad app, so sign up now. Get ready for opening day with better play on Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball.

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