Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18 (2024)

In our first edition since the All-Star break, let's look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 18 — July 22 through July 28. The second half of the baseball season is a pivotal period where teams vie for playoff spots, and players aim to solidify their statistics.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (2024)

In one final installation before the All-Star break, let's look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 17 — July 15 through July 21. As the MLB season hits the All-Star break, the first half of 2024 has been a whirlwind of spectacular performances, surprising upsets, and intense... Read More

Three 2024 MLB All-Star Game Snubs

Every year, the MLB All-Star Game showcases the league's most outstanding talent, with fans eagerly anticipating which players will earn a spot on the coveted roster. However, the selection process inevitably leaves some deserving athletes on the sidelines, leading to heated debates and widespread discussions about the so-called "snubs." These overlooked players, who have demonstrated... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2024)

As the 2024 MLB season unfolds, several players have emerged as valuable assets for first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 16 — July 8 through July 14. Despite the team's struggles, Michael Busch of the Cubs has maintained a hot bat, batting .297 in June and boasting a 1.007... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024)

Another thrilling week of baseball has come and gone, bringing us to the perfect time to explore first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 15 — July 1 through July 7. July is here, Rotoballers, and it's beyond time to start locking in. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has clearly put his disastrous... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (2024)

Another week of baseball is down, and it's time to look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 14 — June 24 through June 30. Somehow, it is already the last week of June, and the MLB All-Star break is only a few short weeks away. It wouldn't surprise... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 1B/3B Pickups for Week 13 (2024)

Another week of baseball is down, and it's time to take a look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 13 — June 17 through June 23. Andrew Vaughn is showing signs of his high-upside potential, making him a must-add for his power and run-production capabilities. Brendan Donovan's versatility... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

We have familiar names and some newcomers in this edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 12 — June 10 through June 16. It's somewhat surprising that some of these guys are still below 50 percent rostered. In place of Josh Jung, Josh Smith is having a career... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024)

Welcome to June, baseball fans, or as it's otherwise known, Kyle Schwarber's month. Unfortunately, the designated hitter doesn't appear on this list, but we have some more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 11 — June 3 through June 9. Schwarber has owned the month of June since he went... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 1B/3B Pickups for Week 10 (2024)

Memorial Day weekend, also known as the unofficial start of summer, is here, and baseball is in full swing. So here are more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 10 — May 27 through June 2. As the weather heats up, so do the bats across the league, and this... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds - Bay Area Youth Movement

The National League West was once considered a powerhouse, with the Dodgers, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Giants all trying to contend. Los Angeles is currently the only team in the division above .500, holding a seven-game lead over the second-place Padres. Arizona and San Francisco are tied for third place at 24-26. The D-backs have shown... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 1B/3B Pickups for Week 9 (2024)

As fantasy baseball managers look to optimize their lineups for first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 9 – May 20 through May 26, strategic additions at the corner infield positions can provide a pivotal edge. This week’s waiver wire features intriguing options at both first and third base, including Jeimer... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (2024)

Fantasy managers scouring for first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 8 – May 13 through May 19 should look no further than this installment of options. There are plenty of hidden gems and potential breakout performers listed below. Whether you're seeking a power bat to bolster your lineup or... Read More

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (2024)

The hunt for those elusive first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 7 – May 6 through May 12 — is intensifying as we get further into the fantasy baseball season.  Whether you're shoring up your infield with a reliable 1B or bolstering your hot corner with a dependable 3B,... Read More

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2024)

It's Sunday, so we have another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 – April 29 through May 5. As April draws to a close and May emerges on the horizon, the pulse of MLB quickens. Across ballparks nationwide, teams evaluate their early-season performances, taking stock of... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 5 – April 22 through April 28. It's hard to believe the season's first month is almost over. April certainly hasn't been uneventful for MLB, with the many pitching injuries, the uniform fiasco proving all too real, and... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 4 – April 15 through April 21. The baseball season has already brought its fair share of surprises, from breakout performances to unexpected slumps. Among the standouts emerging early in the season is Michael Busch, the Cubs' recent... Read More

League Winners or Hot Starts? Four Fantasy Baseball Hitters Who Are Raking

April baseball is kind of strange. The best hitters on the planet look lost at the plate, the standings are wonky, and quite frankly, nothing makes sense. It takes a bit for teams to shed their spring training skins and adapt to the regular season. Not many fans like it simply because it feels uncompetitive.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 1B/3B Pickups for Week 3 (2024)

During the second week of the MLB season, the excitement and intensity on the diamond reached new heights as teams began to settle into their rhythms. And a new week of baseball brings a new week of fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. By this point, players you drafted who are worth dropping have begun to... Read More

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2 (2024)

Welcome to the 2024 MLB season and welcome back to the 1B and 3B fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups! I am back this year to help you make the best waiver wire moves that take your fantasy team to the next level. Like real baseball, the standings in fantasy baseball fluctuate so much this time... Read More

5 Bounce-Back Fantasy Baseball Outfield Candidates in 2024

Baseball is an interesting sport. It can be kind to players one year and cruel the next. That would be the case for these five outfielders who had diminished offensive production in 2023. Therefore, in 2024, they are looking to bounce back in a big way for their respective clubs. For some, injuries may have... Read More

4 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers (2024)

MLB spring training has finally arrived and with games beginning soon, questions will start to be answered regarding each club's roster. Finalizing the starting rotation is perhaps the most important issue to tackle during the spring and typically provides the most ongoing battles for a roster spot. The four pitchers listed below will likely end... Read More

Four Rookies Who Surged In September - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

In 2023, we saw the MLB debuts of several well-known fantasy baseball prospects, such as Jordan Lawlar, Grayson Rodriguez, AJ Smith-Shawver, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Anthony Volpe. However, many more "under the radar" prospects produced quality rookie campaigns and surged in September as a potential preview of what is to come in 2024. Rookie of the Year... Read More

Five Hitters Who Changed Scenes: Fantasy Baseball Impact

The MLB offseason got off to an extremely slow start but has begun to pick up speed in recent weeks. We've seen many former All-Stars and power hitters alike sign with or get traded to different teams. So, it begs the question: What are the implications of these moves for the player, their new club,... Read More

2024 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings, Tiers, Analysis - Roto League Drafts

MLB shortstops, often considered the defensive captains of the infield, play a crucial role in baseball's dynamics. Renowned for their exceptional fielding skills and quick reflexes, shortstops prevent hits and turn crucial double plays. These players are typically versatile athletes who showcase a combination of speed, agility, and arm strength. Offensively, many modern shortstops are... Read More

2024 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings, Tiers, Analysis - Roto League Drafts

Last season saw multiple catchers across Major League Baseball emerge as potential future stars, the most obvious being Baltimore's Adley Rutschman. But Seattle's Cal Raleigh, Arizona's Gabriel Moreno, Atlanta's Sean Murphy, and New York's Francisco Alvarez also raised their stock and were difference-makers offensively for their respective teams at points during the MLB season. Proven... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 27 (2023)

Well, we're here. The final week of the 2023 MLB season, and the last installment of 1B/3B waiver wire pickups. It went by quickly, didn't it? Although half of the playoff field is already set, the other half still needs to be decided by both division races and the Wild Card race for each league.... Read More

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Week 26 (2023)

The 2023 Major League Baseball season is almost over and although I can't wait for postseason baseball, the regular season ending is always bittersweet. Of course, baseball fans get to see some of the best talent the MLB has to offer on the big stage in October, but writing this column every week has allowed... Read More

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Week 24 (2023)

The first few days of September baseball have not disappointed, as many games already have a playoff atmosphere. There are close division races, as well as wild card races. It's sure to make for an interesting month that will have fans on the edge of their seats.  By this point, adding from the waiver wire... Read More

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 23 (2023)

College football who? NFL who? Sorry, September is for MLB playoff races, and it's going to come down to the wire for a lot of teams. It's certainly an exciting time to be a baseball fan and perhaps a stressful time as well. Not only is the regular season ending, but so is the fantasy... Read More