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Andy Smith

1266 articles

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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Jared Jones - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to spotlight seven more must-add players ahead of Week 8 of the fantasy baseball season. With many underperforming star players and high-end assets being shifted to the injured list, managers likely need to fill several roster spots. Fortunately, we will highlight seven hitters and pitchers […]


George Lombard Jr. Next in Line for Starting Shortstop Job in the Bronx?

New York Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. could be in the mix to make his MLB debut much sooner than anticipated. With the team's current shortstop, Jose Caballero, on the injured list and the replacement option, Anthony Volpe struggling to make much of an impact, the Yankees could fast-track their top prospect to fill […]


Hagen Smith Viewed as Top Stash Option with Elite Strikeout Potential

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Hagen Smith is climbing up the stash ranks among pitchers and could be in the mix to debut in the coming weeks. Throughout his time in the minor leagues, Smith has flashed elite strikeout upside and could provide immediate value for fantasy managers. Smith spent the next 2025 season […]


Charlie Condon Seeing Stash Upside Plummet Amid Lengthy Power Drought

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has seen his stash upside continue to drop as his slump at Triple-A lingers. The former Georgia superstar was enjoying a hot start to his Triple-A campaign, but has since seen his production take a steep decline. Over his first 16 games of the campaign, the former third […]


Elmer Rodriguez Set for Early Return to Yankees Rotation?

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez could be in the mix to return to the MLB roster in the near future. Earlier this week, the team's ace, Max Fried, exited his start early with an elbow injury. While it is yet to be seen whether Fried will have a stint on the injured […]


Braden Montgomery Emerging as Priority Hitting Prospect to Stash

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is seeing his stash value continue to increase, and he enters Week 8 as one of the top hitting prospects to stash. Montgomery opened the campaign at the Double-A level but has since been promoted to Triple-A and is now on the verge of joining the White Sox. […]


Kaelen Culpepper On the Verge of MLB Debut?

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper is on the verge of his MLB debut and makes a strong case to be viewed as the overall No. 1-hitting prospect to stash ahead of Week 8. Culpepper has looked quite comfortable throughout the early going of the Triple-A campaign and could provide a much-needed spark to the […]


Hagen Smith - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups Add

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 8 (2026)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we saw our No. 1 stash option, Robby Snelling, earn the call to the majors, joining Payton Tolle and Noah Schultz as names referenced in this series who are now in the big […]


Luke Raley - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 7

The MLB season is in full swing. We are nearing the midway point in May, and throughout the first month and a half, we have seen many hitters turn in dominant performances this season and are on a breakout trajectory. This week, we will look at another five hitters who are enjoying a productive start and […]


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 […]


Xavier Isaac - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

Seven Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Dynasty Gems In Double-A

With a month of MiLB data in the books, it's time to begin identifying the most promising prospects who have seen their value increase. While some of these prospects are likely rostered in most dynasty leagues, some remain under the radar and could likely be stashed in most formats. Below, we will highlight seven prospects […]


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, […]


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 […]


Leo Carlsson - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey - icon rotoballer

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, […]


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