Michael Brantley Fantasy

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 1-for-2 with one walk, one home run and two runs scored on Friday against the Marlins. It is very early in Spring Training but the veteran already is hitting the ball on the nose. Brantley enjoyed one of his best seasons as a pro last year, slashing .311/.372/.503 with 22 home runs, 40 doubles and 90 runs batted in. The Astros have been surrounded by controversy this offseason but at no point has Brantley's name been tied to the sign-stealing allegations. Fantasy owners are more likely to concern themselves this season with Brantley's health than whether his production might regress. The outfielder should be targeted in the middle rounds come draft time.

3 months ago

Mr. Consistent has continued his ways into the World Series and now has eight total hits in four games. They're going to need him more than ever in game five, as Max Scherzer takes the mound at home in Nationals Park. The Astros and Nationals are tied up 2-2, so it's now a best-of-3 series. Michael Brantley will play an integral part in the Astros result.

over 6 months ago

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is streaking at the plate right now and will try to keep it going into Game 4 of the World Series. Brantley went 2-for-4 with two RBI-singles in Game 3 and the veteran is now 6-for-15 (.400) over his last four playoff games. After a slow start to his postseason, Brantley now is hitting .296 over his last 54 at-bats. Brantley is reaching base but has failed to hit for power, posting only one extra-base hit in October. He will have a tough matchup in Game 4 against Nationals left-handed starter, Patrick Corbin, and Brantley is only 2-for-14 against lefties this postseason.

over 6 months ago