Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Later-Round Draft Targets (2025)

Whether you love it or hate it, the role of the starting pitcher in baseball is changing. No longer are pitchers measured by numbers like how many pitches they can throw, but are rather measured through advanced analytics and metrics. This shift has resulted in many more challenges as well as many more opportunities for […]

When Is Cooper Kupp Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 5 (2024)

Cooper Kupp, the star wideout for the Los Angeles Rams, injured his ankle in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. This injury was extraordinarily upsetting for Kupp's fantasy managers, as he looked as healthy as he had in years before getting hurt. Kupp has dealt with many injuries over the past few seasons but has […]

Tyler Lockett (WR, SEA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 69% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Lockett, who has been a solid wide receiver in the NFL for almost a decade, has had a pretty good start to his 2024 campaign. Through the first four games of the season, he is averaging 9.5 fantasy points per game (PPR) […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Demarcus Robinson finished last season as the Los Angeles Rams’ WR3 and has remained one of quarterback Matthew Stafford's favorite targets so far in 2024. While he is yet to break out with a big performance in the young season, Robinson has […]

Greg Dortch (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Greg Dortch is currently listed as the WR2 on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart behind Marvin Harrison Jr. So far, in the young NFL fantasy football season, Dortch has had some high highs and low lows.  His best game of the season […]

Emanuel Wilson (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Emanuel Wilson is currently listed as the Green Bay Packers RB2 behind Josh Jacobs. However, he works very well as the team’s ‘change of pace’ back and has had recent success in that role.  In Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, Wilson […]

When Is Deebo Samuel Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Deebo Samuel Sr., one of the San Francisco 49ers star receivers, injured his calf in the team’s Week 2 contest against the Minnesota Vikings. The injury could not come at a worse time for the Niners, as Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) and George Kittle (hamstring) are both also currently sidelined.  With Samuel expected to miss Week […]

Alec Pierce (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alec Pierce has sneakily been a solid fantasy player so far in the young 2024 NFL season. Through his first two games, he scored 21.5 and 16.6 fantasy points per game (PPR) and finished as the overall WR10 and WR20, respectively.  In […]

Colby Parkinson (TE, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Colby Parkinson, who has stepped in for the injured Tyler Higbee (knee), has done a solid job as the Los Angeles Rams’ starting tight end through the beginning of the young season. He is averaging 5.33 fantasy points (PPR) through the team’s […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alexander Mattison and the Las Vegas Raiders are in quite a unique position through three games of the 2024 NFL season, as they have two running backs who are capable of leading their backfield and have made no commitment to play either […]

Carson Steele (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 70% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carson Steele, the undrafted rookie, has been tasked to step in for the injured Isiah Pacheco (broken fibula), who will be out for an extended period of time. In his first career start in Week 3, Steele tallied up 17 carries, 72 […]

Tee Higgins - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 With WR2 Upside ANALYSIS: Tee Higgins, who has started the season sidelined due to a hamstring injury, plans to make his season debut in Week 3 on Monday Night against the Washington Commanders. Higgins also noted to reporters that he is feeling 100% healthy after […]

Dalton Kincaid - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End TE1 or FLEX Option ANALYSIS: Dalton Kincaid has underperformed so far to start the 2024 NFL Season. In his first game, he was virtually invisible, catching one ball for 11 yards. In his second game, he was better but still not great, catching four balls […]

Is Kenneth Walker III Injured or Playing In Week 3? Should I Start Zach Charbonnet For Fantasy Football?

The Seattle Seahawks are 2-0 on the young season and are seeking their eighth 3-0 start in franchise history.  Their first two games haven’t come without challenges, as their star running back, Kenneth Walker III (oblique), has already suffered an injury, and they have had to rely heavily on their backup, Zach Charbonnet.  Now, ahead […]

Derek Carr - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 or High-End QB2 ANALYSIS: The New Orleans Saints are currently ranked as the best offense in the NFL. They started 2-0 and scored 91 points in those games combined. A key factor in their offensive success has been Derek Carr, who is playing some […]

Drake London - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-End WR3 Or Low-End WR2 ANALYSIS: Drake London is in a prime position in 2024 to raise his fantasy stock from good to great. London has always been a solid fantasy wide receiver; however, he has suffered from weak and inconsistent quarterback play in the past. […]

Brandon Aiyuk - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 With WR1 Potential ANALYSIS: Brandon Aiyuk had one of the loudest, most dramatic offseasons we have seen in a long time before eventually agreeing to an extension with the San Francisco 49ers. He has been rusty in his first two games of the season, earning […]

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chuba Hubbard proved in Week 2 that he is the best offensive player on the worst offensive team in the league through the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season. In Week 1, Hubbard was ineffective, accumulating only 14 rushing yards […]

Tyjae Spears - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Tyjae Spears had a mediocre rookie season with the Tennessee Titans in 2023. In 17 games, he rushed for 453 yards, tallied up 385 receiving yards, and scored three touchdowns. Those numbers were good enough for 153.8 fantasy points (PPR) and the overall RB34 […]

Tony Pollard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 with RB1 upside  ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard had an excellent debut with his new team, even though it lost to the Chicago Bears, 24-17. Pollard had 82 rushing yards in 16 attempts (5.1 yards per carry), three receptions for 12 receiving yards, […]

Malik Nabers - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 or WR3 ANALYSIS: Malik Nabers, touted as one of the best rookie prospects heading into 2024, had a solid Week 1 performance as the Minnesota Vikings beat his New York Giants, 28-6. He had five receptions for 66 yards and finished with 11.60 (PPR). That […]

Tank Dell - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 with WR4 upside ANALYSIS: Tank Dell had a slow start to his season on Sunday, as he only accumulated three receptions for 40 yards (he also added two rushes for 19 yards). That performance was good for 8.90 fantasy points (PPR), and he finished as […]

Chad Green Gives Up Four Runs, Blows Save On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chad Green (4-6) blew a save on Wednesday, as his team lost to the New York Mets 6-2. Green entered the game in the ninth inning when the game was tied 1-1 and, in 2/3 IP, gave up one hit and three walks, allowing two runners to score on sacrifice […]

Jake Irvin Pitches Quality Start, Earns Win No. 10

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin (10-12) delivered a quality start on Wednesday as the Nats defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-1. Irvin allowed one run on two hits and walked one while striking out five in six innings. He also earned the win. Pitching in his second season, Irving has taken tremendous steps forward and […]

Matthew Boyd Strikes Out Nine On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians starter Matthew Boyd pitched well on Wednesday as his team beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4. Boyd went 4 1/3 innings, gave up four runs (one earned) on six hits, walked two and struck out nine. He did not factor into the decision. Boyd, who missed the end of last year and most […]

Lane Thomas Records Three Hits, Four RBI On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas had a big day at the plate on Wednesday as his team beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4. Batting fifth, Thomas went 3-for-4 (three singles) with four RBI and one run scored. Thomas has had a mediocre season (.246 AVG, .718 OPS) but has been super hot as of late. […]

Bowden Francis Pitches Gem, Loses No-Hitter In The Ninth Inning

Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis was excellent on Wednesday as his team fell to the New York Mets 6-2. Francis pitched eight no-hit innings until giving up a home run to Fransisco Lindor in the ninth frame. He did not factor into the decision. Still, Francis' line was incredible: he pitched eight innings, gave […]

Bailey Falter Blanks Marlins, Picks Up Win No. 8 On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (8-7) was excellent on Wednesday night, as his team beat the Miami Marlins 3-1. Falter pitched 7 1/3 innings, only gave up two hits, and walked three while striking out five. The 27-year-old also recorded his eighth win of the season. Falter has been a consistent starter for the […]

Jerome Ford - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 with temporary RB1 upside  ANALYSIS: Jerome Ford, who is the Cleveland Browns’ current RB1 while Nick Chubb (ACL) is on the PUP list, had an excellent Week 1 performance against the Dallas Cowboys. He has 18 total touches (12 rushes and six receptions) for 69 […]

Will Christian McCaffrey Play in Week 2? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Christian McCaffrey, many fantasy managers’ favorite player, did not play in the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets. As he was supposedly scheduled to play, many people had him in their starting fantasy lineups and had their matchups influenced by his absence. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Monday night's […]