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Andy Smith

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Andy Smith is an editor, contributor, and member of the operations staff at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company. Since joining the team in January 2024, he has produced fantasy content across football, baseball, and hockey. Andy has been playing fantasy sports for nearly his entire life and strongly believes in the power of data analysis to gain a competitive edge. He holds a master’s degree in Business Analytics, which shapes his analytical approach to fantasy sports. His work emphasizes data, historical trends, and actionable insights to help managers make informed decisions. He began his sports writing career at his university newspaper, where he was eventually promoted to Sports Editor and earned nominations for several awards, including Best Editorial Piece by the Press Club of Long Island. Andy is also an accredited member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA). Follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) @A_Smith_FS.

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Juan Soto Exits Wednesday's Game Early with Ankle Injury

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (ankle) was removed from Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers due to an apparent ankle injury. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that the superstar outfielder fouled a ball off his ankle in the third inning and looked to be in pain. While he remained in the game for a […]


Robby Snelling Placed on 15-Day Injured List with Elbow Sprain

According to MLB.com, the Miami Marlins have placed left-handed pitcher Robby Snelling (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow UCL sprain. The team's budding pitcher earned the call last week to make his MLB debut, but he will now shift to the injured list for a potentially lengthy stint. In his debut, […]


Peter Lambert - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Ben Brown, Peter Lambert, Foster Griffin

Through the early going of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, managers have seen many pitchers emerge as early season breakouts. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano has had an outstanding start to the season, while several young pitchers like Connelly Early and Payton Tolle have flashed elite upside on a per-start basis. In this piece, […]


Janson Junk - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 7 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

Another week of MLB action is behind us, which means it's time to take another deep dive into the waiver wire and examine four starting pitchers that could be worth adding to our fantasy team. This week, we will spotlight two pitchers from the Athletics and a potential budding star in Miami who has not […]


Kevin Alcantara Viewed as Top Prospect to Stash for Power Potential

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara is emerging as the clear prospect to stash when looking for power upside. Alcantara was unable to claim a spot on the team's Opening Day roster but has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A campaign with the Iowa Cubs. Through his first 33 games of the campaign, Alcantara […]


Jett Williams Heating Up at Triple-A, Worth a Stash Ahead of Looming Debut?

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams has begun to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Williams was given an opportunity to win a starting job out of spring training but was instead sent to the top club in the Milwaukee minor-league system. Over his first 17 games with […]


Jonah Tong Finding his Footing at Triple-A, Emerging as Top Stash Option

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong has begun to turn the corner after a slow start to the Triple-A campaign and is emerging as a top stash option among pitchers. Tong was in contention to break camp with the MLB roster but was optioned to Syracuse to put the finishing touches on his […]


Is Walker Jenkins Still Worth Stashing During IL Stint?

Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins was placed on the 7-day injured list earlier in May with a Grade 2 shoulder sprain. At the time of the injury, the team announced that they would re-evaluate him in at least 10 days. While the team has yet to provide an update, it appears Jenkins will remain […]


Joshua Baez Seeing Stash Upside Increase as Five-Category Player

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has high-end five-category potential at Triple-A and is seeing his stash value increase in Week 7 of the fantasy season. Despite his slow start at Triple-A, the outfielder has flashed high-end power and speed with the Memphis Redbirds. Through his first 33 games at the level, Baez has […]


Kade Anderson Establishing Himself as No. 1 Pitching Prospect to Stash

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson continues to showcase elite upside at the Double-A level and is emerging as the No. 1 pitching prospect to this point in all of baseball. Anderson joined the Mariners as the third overall pick in last year's MLB Draft and has looked very comfortable in his first stint at […]


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NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 7 Remaining Playoff Teams Stand?

With the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs officially in the books and nearly half of the second round as well, it's time to update our power rankings with the remaining seven teams. In Round 1, we saw both top seeds in each representative conference take care of business in a perfect four-game sweep, […]


Athletics to Promote Top Outfield Prospect Henry Bolte to Major Leagues

According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, the Athletics are promoting outfield prospect Henry Bolte to the major leagues. The team's No. 5-ranked prospect according to MLB.com has been swinging a hot bat at Triple-A Las Vegas this season and is being rewarded with an early promotion. Through 37 games with the Aviators, the outfielder has […]


Hagen Smith Emerging as Name to Stash in White Sox System

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith is showcasing high upside at the Triple-A level and is making a strong case to be viewed as a solid stash option in deeper 12+ team leagues ahead of Week 7. Smith joined the White Sox with the fifth overall selection in the 2024 MLB Draft and has […]


Henry Bolte Holds Elite Stash Upside When Looking for Speed

Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte holds high-end stash upside when looking for prospects who can make a high impact in the stolen base category. Through his first 36 games of the Triple-A regular season, the team's No. 5-ranked prospect has swiped an impressive 16 bags. During this stint, he has held a .351/.419/.669 slash line […]


Braden Montgomery Seeing Stash Value Soar as MLB Debut Looms Closer

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery was recently promoted to Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Montgomery is considered the top hitting prospect in the White Sox system and remains just one stop away from joining the MLB roster. Montgomery began his 2026 campaign with Double-A but needed only another 27 games […]


Is Thomas White the No. 1 Pitching Prospect to Stash?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White carries high-end stash upside ahead of Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season. With his teammate, Robby Snelling, recently earning the call to the majors this past weekend, White now stands as one of the clear top pitching prospects to stash. White is considered the team's top prospect and […]


A.J. Ewing Holds Priority Stash Upside as MLB Promotion Nears

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has looked very comfortable in his first taste of Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Ewing, the team's No. 3-ranked prospect according to MLB.com, opened the 2026 campaign with Double-A Binghamton but has already earned the call to Triple-A Syracuse. With Double-A, Ewing has posted an […]


Colt Emerson Remains Elite Stash Target in Week 7

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson remains an elite option to stash among hitting prospects ahead of Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season. The team's top hitting prospect has continued to swing a hot bat at the Triple-A level and is inching closer toward his eventual MLB debut. Over his last 13 games with […]


Kade Anderson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Dynasty Rankings, FYPD Rankings

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 7 (2026)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 7 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we saw one of the top hitting prospects, Bryce Eldridge, earn the call to the majors, while Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle continued to showcase why stashing prospects ahead of their promotion is […]


Logan Henderson - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Rankings, MLB DFS, MLB Injuries

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our 7 Must-Add series. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire to pick up the next breakouts. We will dive into the seven best waiver wire pickups heading into Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, […]


Mark Vientos - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to do another deep dive into the waiver wire and look at five bargain hitters who are enjoying hot surges who could be worth picking up. This week, we will look at several former top prospects, including an infielder in Minnesota who may finally […]


Is Spencer Jones a Must-Stash Candidate Ahead of His MLB Debut?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is set to join the MLB roster ahead of Friday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. With Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list and Jasson Dominguez slated to join him on the shelf with a shoulder injury, the team's top outfield prospect is set to make his MLB debut. […]


Cade Cavalli - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Pitcher Sleepers

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 6 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

The MLB season is in full swing, and we have now turned the calendar to May. However, even though the first month is behind us, there is still ample time to make up ground in your rotisserie and identify breakout pitchers before the truly "break out" can boost your team significantly. This week, we will […]


Is Max Clark Still Worth Stashing Amid Triple-A Skid?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A, which could slightly delay his MLB debut. Over his last 13 games, the team's top-ranked prospect has posted a modest .140/.232/.160 line with a low .392 OPS. During this stretch, Clark has yet to go deep while swiping three bags […]


Kaelen Culpepper Entering High-End Stash Territory Following Power Surge

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper has begun to climb the stash rankings following an impressive power surge at Triple-A St. Paul. Over his last eight games, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, according to MLB.com, has gone deep five times while carrying an impressive .294/.390/.794 slash line. During this dominant stretch, Culpepper has […]


Luis Lara Emerging as Name to Monitor in Milwaukee Pipeline

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara is gradually emerging as a potential deep-league stash candidate. Lara is currently ranked as the team's No. 11 prospect on MLB.com but has flashed elite upside in the early going of the Triple-A campaign. Over his first 35 games against Triple-A pitching, Lara has held his own, posting a […]


Charlie Condon Remains in Elite Stash Territory Despite Cold Stretch

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon remains an elite hitting prospect to stash in all standard leagues ahead of Week 7 despite his cold stretch at the plate. Over his last eight games with Triple-A Albuquerque, Condon has posted a low .188/.333/.219 line with just one extra-base hit and 10:6 K:BB. However, prior to […]


Robby Snelling Holds Must-Stash Value Ahead of MLB Debut

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling holds must-stash value ahead of his MLB debut on Friday evening against the Washington Nationals. The southpaw is slated to earn the call to earn the call to the big leagues ahead of their tilt on Friday evening. Snelling has been among the game's top pitchers at the […]


Gregory Soto Poised to Take Over Ninth-Inning Role for Pirates?

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto has enjoyed a strong stretch of results and is beginning to emerge as the primary late-inning option for the Pirates. While Dennis Santana appeared to be the favorite for saves after taking over the closer role in 2025, the right-hander has struggled in the early going of the campaign, […]


Is Tony Santillan the Favorite to Take Over the Closer Job in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tony Santillan has seen his fantasy value spike following the injury to Emilio Pagan. During Tuesday's loss to the Cubs, Pagan exited the contest on a cart due to a hamstring injury. The right-hander is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list, which will open up ninth-inning duties for […]


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