Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Due For Regression In the 2nd Half

Watch Out For Pyrite When Mining For Gold This is the fourth in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers or slumpers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four pitchers that should see decreased production in any or all... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 15 (Part 1)

I hope everyone had a fun-filled and safe Fourth of July weekend, capped by selection Sunday. And of course, if you didn’t have drama during the weekend, the All Star selections gave you plenty. Chris Sale? Really?! Below are some of my Week 15 picks for starting pitchers to consider streaming off the waiver wire. Some of... Read More

Logan Forsythe (2B / 3B / SS / OF, TB) – Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only leagues / Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS:  Left for dead just a few weeks ago, Logan Forsythe has been resurrected by the mad scientist Joe Maddon.  Well, kind of.  Since June 22, the Rays’ second baseman (with multi-position eligibility in certain leagues) has had seven multi-hit games including two three-hit games.  During... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for July 4th Weekend

The World Cup fire has officially been extinguished, and summer once again belongs to the national pastime.  Below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of Week 14 to consider adding off your league’s waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league... Read More

Sleeper Hitters Who Could See a Big Second Half

These Hitters Love To Lay Down The Wood This is the third in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four hitters that should see increased production in batting average, and subsequently, in... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 13 (Part 2)

Congratulations to the 2014 Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team on wrapping up the national championship in baseball last night.  It was the school’s first national championship in any men’s sport.  As for professional baseball, below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of Week 13 to consider adding off your league’s waiver... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 13 (Part 1)

Season five of HBO’s Game of Thrones is about 10 months away so there’s no excuse for fantasy baseball not to consume you every day now.  Below are some of my Week 13 picks for starting pitchers to consider streaming off the waiver wire. Some of these pitchers may be two-start pitchers, and all of... Read More

Jake Arrieta (SP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS:  As you’re reading this right now, someone else in your league is signing Arrieta to a fantasy contract for the rest of the season and unfortunately you’ve missed the boat.  If by some miracle he is still available, pick him up now, immediately if not sooner!  Arrieta is on pace... Read More

Drew Stubbs (OF, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only and Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Stubbs is the definition of a streaming hitter.  When the Rockies play on the road, it is best to completely stay away from adding him or starting him for his owners.  However, a quick check of Colorado’s schedule for the week and if they're in Denver he... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 12 (Part 2)

Below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of Week 12 to consider adding off your league’s waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth, including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.  Unfortunately the Braves are facing four starters that... Read More

Junior Lake (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper/ NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Junior Lake’s career started out with a bang last July but has cooled considerably like a Junior Mint.  The 24-year-old outfielder has a lot of potential but can’t seem to put together a string of solid at bats to sustain production over the course of an entire... Read More

Jason Vargas (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues ANALYSIS: If you’re in the market for a pitcher, look no further than Jason Vargas.  He’s already won 6 games with a 3.30 ERA.  He’ll continue to be a threat to record wins as Kansas City is now playing like the division winning threat most analysts expected in the preseason. ... Read More

Strikeout Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

  On the Prowl for K-Upside This is the second in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four pitchers that should see increased production in the strikeout category for the remainder of the... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 12 (Part 1)

If you plan on streaming starting pitchers this week, you've come to the right place. Scoring has gone up over the last two weeks of MLB play, so it’ll be that much more important for you to find the correct matchup over the next week of fantasy baseball. Below are some of my Week 12 picks for... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 11 (Part 2)

Below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of Week 11 to consider adding off your league’s waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth, including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.  Each day presents several juicy matchups that a... Read More

Projecting Home Run Sleepers Using HR/FB Rate

This is the first in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four hitters that should see increased production in the home runs category during the hot summer months. If you are in need... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 11 (Part 1)

Below are some of my Week 11 picks for starting pitchers to consider streaming off the waiver wire. Some of the pitchers may be two-start pitchers, and all of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.  If you do... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers For Week 10 (Part 2)

Below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of Week 10 to consider adding off your league’s waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth, including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.  The latter part of this week offers a... Read More

Juan Francisco (1B / 3B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues ANALYSIS: There’s no surprise with what you’re going to get from Juan Francisco.  The dude has raw power but will strike a lot and is sub-par with the glove.  Fortunately for the Jays - and his fantasy owners alike - Francisco has shown more patience at the plate and the... Read More

Oswaldo Arcia (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting / Add in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: The good news is that Arcia is striking out less than he did in nearly 100 games with Minnesota last year.  The bad news is that it’s not enough to overcome his extremely poor ability to get on base.  He’s swinging at nearly 45% of all... Read More

Starting Pitcher Streamers For Week 10 (Part 1)

Below are some of my Week 10 picks for starting pitchers to consider streaming off the waiver wire. Some of the pitchers may be two-start pitchers, and all of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.    Monday's SP... Read More

Starting Pitcher Streamers for Week 9 (Part 2)

Below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of week 9 to consider adding off your league's waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.  The pickings are slim on Saturday but Sunday... Read More

Bronson Arroyo (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL only and deeper leagues ANALYSIS: Much like the rest of his career, Arroyo continues to puzzle fantasy owners with his hot and cold streaks.  This season, the velocity on his fastball is down a bit, his changeup has gotten quicker and he's been relying on his sinker a lot more.... Read More

Brian Roberts (2B, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Not only is Brian Roberts an injury liability- he has yet to play more than 77 games in a season since 2009- but he has been mediocre at best this season with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 20 R, a .241 AVG and .311 OBP.  Including his 2-for-5 "breakout" performance in last... Read More

Starting Pitcher Streamers for Week 9 (Part 1)

Below are some of my Week 9 picks for starting pitchers to consider streaming off the waiver wire. Some of the pitchers may be two-start pitchers, and all of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.  Don't forget that... Read More

Wade Miley (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS:  These are Miley's ER splits this season: 3, 4, 2, 5, 1, 3, 7, 3, 2 and 4.  He hasn't pitched past the seventh inning and he has yet to let less than four baserunners via walks and/or hits per outing.  He's tied for second with 10 HR allowed and... Read More

Josh Beckett (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Only in Deep Leauges ANALYSIS: It appeared that Josh Beckett was on his way back after having two good starts in which he gave up 1 ER in 13 IP, but then he got rocked by the Mets in New York even though he was awarded the W.  It appears the old... Read More

Starting Pitcher Streamers for Week 8 (Part 2)

Below are some of my picks for the second half of week 8 for starting pitchers to consider streaming off the waiver wire. All of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.   Thursday SP Streamers Jake Arrieta (CHC @ San... Read More

8 Starting Pitcher Streamers For Week 8 (Part 1)

Below are some of my Week 8 picks for starting pitchers to consider streaming off the waiver wire. Some of the pitchers may be two start pitchers, and all of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.   1.... Read More

Starting Pitcher Streamers For Week 7 (Part 2)

1. Jonathon Niese (New York Mets) Next scheduled start: Friday at Washington Considering that Niese is pitching for New York and has arguably been the team's most consistent pitcher, it's odd that he's owned in only 41% of Yahoo! and 44% of ESPN leagues.  Nevertheless, he is available and he's an excellent streamer on Friday.... Read More