Cell phones don’t cause cancer. There is no Verducci Effect. Nostradamus didn’t predict anything. And players don’t play harder or better in contract-year seasons. All of these theses are examples of the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy. Here we examine two examples that run rampant in fantasy baseball circles, and one surprising example that may hit a little close to home for the fantasy baseball player.

Experiments have shown that simple computer algorithms will make better predictions than the best experts in almost every field. So what does this mean for fantasy baseball players, and how do we use this information?

“Miguel Cabrera, $30.” What exactly does an advanced auction player think about when a player is nominated? We take a look inside to try to find out.

Should you deviate from your ADP or dollar values? Is it better to drain money at the beginning of your auction? When setting your draft slots, should you prefer the earlier slots or the wraparound pick? All of these questions have general rules, but when do you break them? Read on and find out.