Fantasy Baseball Team Names 2015: Funniest Monikers for Upcoming Season
Who here is ready for fantasy baseball?
The second that pitchers and catchers report to spring training, fantasy addicts sprawled across this great nation start getting the itch. From that point, strategies are devised, leagues rise from the water, drafts happen and, finally, team names are created.
Each year, fantasy baseball owners have three tasks they must accomplish: name their team something clever, win the league and talk a lot of trash.
In this slideshow, we'll run the gamut and cover the whole team name situation. After searching the Internet and devising our own, here are the 10 best fantasy baseball team names for 2015.
The Balking Dead
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Pairing your favorite TV show with your fantasy baseball team name is always a good idea. The Balking Dead, a baseball take on the AMC hit The Walking Dead, is a clever way to grab some league-wide attention.
While your fellow mates in the office and at school are hitting the basic button with their teams, you're out here tipping your cap to creativity. Plus, any franchise name that has an acronym attached to it as well is a winner.
Trust us, TBD will be all the rage this season.
Big League Choo
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Shin-Soo Choo has already played for a handful of clubs since he entered Major League Baseball in 2005. Heading into his second season with the Texas Rangers, the veteran outfielder will be looking to produce for those who land him late in their fantasy drafts.
Odds are Choo won't be a major factor for fantasy owners. Instead, he will be used as a late-round bench asset. According to Fantasy Pros, his average draft position currently sits at 170.
But those people who wind up with Choo on their roster could do worse than naming their team after him. Big League Choo is a top-tier title.
Named after the cheek-packing, delicious gum kids have grown up on for years, Big League Choo is another classic you can use to boost your fantasy stock.
Grand Theft Votto
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Grand Theft Votto is a name you see and right away crack a smile. Any humanoid who has played the Grand Theft Auto video game series can appreciate the slickness of this designation.
As a hitter, Joey Votto has been great over his career. Depending on your league's scoring system, the 31-year-old Cincinnati Reds slugger can load up on points. Honoring his skills and your love of video games is a nice way to go about your fantasy season.
Like all of the carnage you can cause in GTA, Grand Theft Votto will be a team ready to blow things up.
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Sippin on Gin Andrus
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Anytime you can turn a '90s reference into a fantasy team it's a win. This season, when you're perched up against your computer or tablet about to draft a shortstop, don't pass on Elvis Andrus.
Forget about his numbers. Strictly talking from a creative angle, there are way too many team names you can generate based off of this young man.
The Elvis references are clear, but another classic you can roll with comes down to Snoop Dogg's hit single "Gin and Juice."
Sippin on Gin Andrus is easily one of the best fantasy names out there. As long as you surround the Texas Rangers shortstop with ample talent, you should be able to pull this move off with great success.
Engraving your league's trophy with that moniker is a great way to leave a lasting legacy in the fantasy world.
The Devil Wears Prado
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Martin Prado has never been an elite talent, but over the course of his nine years in the big leagues, he has produced at times.
With an ADP of 217, per Fantasy Pros, Prado is mainly a backup option unless your league is as deep as the Mariana Trench.
However, like plenty of other gems nestled onto this list, that doesn't mean you can't name your squad after the Miami Marlins infielder. Minus the Meryl Streep quotes and the Anne Hathaway cameo, The Devil Wears Prado is a fancy tip of the cap to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada.
Nothing more than a quick-witted moniker, The Devil Wears Prado is a name all of you should consider using this season.
Trumbo in the Jungle
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Folks in fantasy baseball who draft Mark Trumbo in order to put a surge of power into their lineups will gladly take this name. Trumbo in the Jungle is a reference to Muhammad Ali and George Foreman's epic Rumble in the Jungle bout in 1974.
Besides being a sharp name, Trumbo in the Jungle has also been created for all of those underdogs out there. You know, the guys in fantasy leagues who never get any respect, despite doing their homework.
This is their chance to act like Ali and conquer the big, bad fantasy stalwarts. Rumble young man, Trumbo. Trumbo your way to fantasy glory.
Angels in the Troutfield
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This one doesn't need a lot of explanation. Reigning MVP Mike Trout is a savage on the field and at the dish. He also happens to play for the Los Angeles Angels.
Because of that, we're able to revisit our love for '90s sports flicks and combine Trout's last name with the movie Angels in the Outfield.
And what's the result of this mashup? A fantasy name fit for any determined Mike Trout owner: Angels in the Troutfield.
That Ball Is Yadier
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St. Louis Cardinals standout Yadier Molina is one of the best catchers in all of baseball. The defensive sage has won seven Gold Gloves in a row dating back to 2008.
Offensively, he isn't quite as dazzling, but he can still hit for average. Since 2001, he's never gone below .282 when it comes to his batting average.
Again, depending on how your league scores, Molina can be a beneficial addition to your roster. Though it's weird to name your team after a guy who has never hit more than 22 home runs in a season, calling your team That Ball is Yadier is worth the online hazing.
It's one of those names that simply rolls off the tongue.
A Streetcar Named Cuddyer
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Naming your team after a classic movie seems to be a big trend this year. Continuing in that grain, A Streetcar Named Cuddyer is a great way to honor actor Marlon Brando—the man who will live on forever thanks to cinematic masterpieces like The Godfather and A Streetcar Named Desire.
Michael Cuddyer isn't the Brando of baseball, but the New York Mets outfielder has shown a little pop in spring training, per Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com.
He's not really been labeled a hot commodity in fantasy this season, but if the 35-year-old can continue to lace the ball, he will end up being a steal for all those benches around the world.
Don't let anyone steer you away from greatness, A Streetcar Named Cuddyer is way too clever not to be one of your team's top choices.
Buehrle Legal
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We end this list with a longtime pitcher who's done his thing in the professional ranks for 15 years.
Mark Buehrle, who took his talents to Canada in 2013, has been a consistent source of wins for fantasy owners who roll the dice on him each year.
Though his numbers aren't glistening, Buehrle has won double-digit games every year he's been in baseball, minus his rookie campaign in 2000. For a 36-year-old pitcher, that type of feat should be labeled as barely legal.
Because of that, the term Buehrle Legal was birthed. Go ahead and throw the Toronto Blue Jays veteran on your club. He will help round out a deep fantasy pitching rotation.
People, isn't it time to take the road less traveled? Do the world a favor and name your team after a guy like Mark Buehrle.
Unless noted otherwise, all game scores, stats and information courtesy of Sports-Reference.com.
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