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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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Can Sebastian Walcott Debut at Triple-A in the Second Half?

Texas Rangers top infield prospect Sebastian Walcott has been sidelined for the entire first half of the season due to a knee injury. However, according to team sources, Walcott has been progressing quite well and remains on schedule to return to game action sometime in August. Even though Walcott has yet to step on the […]


Theo Gillen Surging Up Prospect Rankings Amid Impressive First Half

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Theo Gillen has seen his productivity surge dramatically over the first half of the season. Entering the All-Star break, the former 18th overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft is now listed as MLB.com's No. 9-ranked prospect (in all of baseball) and Tampa Bay's No. 1 prospect. Gillen began the […]


Is Caleb Bonemer a Consensus Top Dynasty Shortstop?

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Caleb Bonemer was recently promoted to Double-A following his promising start to the High-A regular season. Bonemer opened the 2026 season with High-A Winston-Salem, where he posted a .238/.381/.556 line with an impressive 18 home runs and 15 doubles over just 61 games. He also added 10 stolen bases. Given […]


Is Zyhir Hope Nearing a Call to Triple-A?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has enjoyed a strong first half of the season wth Double-A Tulsa and should be in the mix to push for a second-half promotion to Triple-A. Currently, Hope is viewed as the sport's No. 19 overall prospect and the No. 3 overall prospect in a deep Dodgers system […]


Andrew Fischer Not Slowing Down at Double-A, Emerging as Elite Dynasty Asset

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Andrew Fischer has continued to perform at a high level at Double-A this season and is emerging as a high-end dynasty asset. While Fischer is only viewed as the No. 8-ranked prospect in a deep Brewers system on MLB.com and is outside the overall top-100, his upside should not be understated. […]


Is Ryan Sloan the Next Mariners Pitcher to Debut?

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitching prospect Ryan Sloan has spent the entire 2026 season at the Double-A level but has been overshadowed by his teammate Kade Anderson. While Anderson has recently jumped Sloan on the team prospect board (on MLB.com), Sloan possesses nearly as much upside, sitting as MLB.com's No. 8 overall prospect and the team's […]


Luke Weaver - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Picks, MLB News

Top Closer Handcuffs: Pickups and Stashes

The 2026 All-Star break is just days away, which means the trade deadline is quickly approaching. While it may be a bit too early to tell who will be traded, rumblings have begun to surface, especially around teams that had their sights set on competing but have fallen short in the first half. In this […]


Carson Benge - Fantasy Baseball Rookies, Prospects, Sleepers, Breakouts

2nd Half Breakouts: Andy's "My Guys"

The 2026 MLB All-Star Break is just days away. Through the first half of the season, we have seen players like Jordan Walker enjoy a long-awaited post-hype breakout campaign while pitchers such as Parker Messick and Kyle Harrison are looking like the early-season waiver-wire wonders. In this piece, I will spotlight six players I want […]


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Hot Pitchers: Sneaky Waiver Wire Adds, Buys?

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Sneaky Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Column for Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break is just a few days away, but that does not mean we fantasy managers take any breaks. Starting pitchers continue to emerge and could provide high-end value over the stretch run. […]


Patrice Bergeron - NHL, Legends, MSN Gallery, Evergreen

NHL Forward Mount Rushmore

Naming just four players to represent a team on Mount Rushmore often sparks debate, but it helps fans separate the great players from the icons. Below, we will look to spotlight each NHL team's four greatest forwards of all time. For this ranking, we will look at team impact, accolades, and time spent with the […]


Jaxon Wiggins Climbing Stash Rankings Amid Productive Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs top-ranked pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins (elbow) has begun climbing the stash rankings as he begins his rehab assignment. The team's No. 1-ranked pitching prospect has been on the injured list at Triple-A since the start of April due to an elbow injury. However, the right-hander has recently begun a rehab assignment and has […]


Jhostynxon Garcia Hitting Skid at Triple-A, No Longer Worth Rostering?

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia earned a stint in the Steel City earlier in June but was quickly optioned back to the minor leagues. Over a brief 13-game stint with the Pirates, Garcia posted a .200/.243/.299 slash line with just one extra-base hit (a double). Since moving back to Indianapolis, Garcia has seen these […]


George Lombard Jr. Continues to Maintain Stash Upside While on the Shelf?

New York Yankees top-ranked prospect George Lombard Jr. (finger) has been on the 7-day injured list (Triple-A) for nearly a month but has maintained his value for those in deeper leagues. Prior to hitting the injured list, the team's top infield prospect was taking a massive step forward at the top club in the system. […]


Jack Wenninger Worth a Stash Following Season-Best Effort?

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jack Wenninger is coming off the best outing of the season and is putting himself back on the stash radar for those in deeper leagues. On July 4, the right-hander tossed seven one-hit innings against Triple-A Worcester while allowing no runs and three walks. He struck out five hitters. […]


Michael Arroyo to Join Triple-A Tacoma, Emerging as Viable Stash Candidate?

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo was promoted to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Sunday evening, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Arroyo is currently viewed as the team's No. 5-ranked prospect and the overall No. 45 prospect on MLB.com. The infielder has spent the first half of the season in Double-A and is being rewarded […]


Mariners Promote Lazaro Montes to Triple-A, Late-Season MLB Debut in Play?

The Seattle Mariners are promoting top-ranked hitting prospect Lazaro Montes to Triple-A. Montes is viewed as the overall No. 27-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com hand has been among the elite class of power hitters in the minor leagues this season. Through 79 games with Tacoma, the 21-year-old has posted a .234/.369/.550 line with […]


James Tibbs III No Longer on the Stash Radar Amid Triple-A Skid?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has had a brief stint at Triple-A Oklahoma City and has seen his fantasy value as a stash candidate drop. Over his last 14 contests with the Comets, the outfielder has posted a much lower .208/.365/.375 line with just two long balls. However, over his previous 21 […]


Hector Rodriguez Not Slowing Down at Triple-A, on the Verge of a Call-Up?

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez has continued his dominant play at Triple-A Louisville and is solidifying himself as a top-stash candidate among outfield prospects ahead of Week 15 of the fantasy season. Over his last 22 contests with the Bats, Rodriguez has posted a sharp .329/.396/.732 slash line with four doubles, nine home runs, […]


Max Clark Emerging as No. 1 Outfield Prospect to Stash

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has continued to swing a hot bat over the past month and is settling in as a top prospect to stash ahead of Week 15. Over his last 19 games (since June 10), the top-ranked prospect in the Detroit system has posted a strong .293/.363/.415 line with four doubles, […]


Is Hagen Smith Still a Worthwhile Stash While on the Injured List?

Chicago White Sox top pitching prospect Hagen Smith is currently on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Charlotte due to a left shoulder impingement. However, before suffering this injury, the young southpaw appeared to be on the verge of earning the call to the big leagues and was viewed as a high-end pitching prospect to […]


Leo De Vries Nearing Triple-A Promotion?

Athletics infield prospect Leo De Vries has continued to enjoy a hot streak at Double-A and turned in another strong showing on Saturday. Facing Double-A Frisco, De Vries went 2-for-5 with his 10th long ball of the season. Over his last 17 games with Midland, the No. 2-ranked prospect in baseball (per MLB.com) has posted […]


Is Ryan Waldschmidt Nearing a Return to Arizona?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt was optioned to Triple-A Reno following his first stint in the majors back in mid-June. However, since returning to Reno, the top-ranked prospect in the system has not only produced at a high level, but has begun to showcase his raw power. Through his first 13 games at Triple-A […]


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Top MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash: Week 15

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 15 of the 2026 MLB season. It was another quiet week in terms of prospect promotions, but with the All-Star break quickly approaching, fantasy managers should not wait much longer to stash a potential second-half league-winner. This week, we will continue […]


Eric Hartman a Top Dynasty Riser in the First Half

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eric Hartman enjoyed one of the most impressive first-half showings in the entire minor leagues. Through his first 73 games at the High-A level, Hartman held a sharp .292/.364/.550 slash line with 16 doubles, 20 home runs and an eye-catching 30 stolen bases. While he was a high-end speed asset at Low-A […]


Is River Ryan Still a Top Stash Target After Hitting the Injured List?

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher River Ryan was flashing high upside at the Triple-A level before being placed on the 7-day IL with a hamstring strain. The right-handed pitcher battled injuries early in the season but was looking comfortable at the top club before being moved back to the injured list last week. From May […]


Edward Florentino Starting to Turn the Corner at High-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Edward Florentino endured some growing pains over his first stint at High-A Greensboro but has since begun to turn the corner. Over his last 15 games of action at this level (June 13 - July 2), Florentino has carried a sharp .293/.397/.534 line with a strong .932 OPS. Over this 15-game […]


Lazaro Montes Continues to Flash High-End Power, Is a 2026 MLB Debut Still in Play?

Seattle Mariners top-ranked outfield prospect Lazaro Montes has showcased high-end power upside at the Double-A level this season. Through 77 total contests with Double-A Arkansas, the slugger has launched 25 round-trippers with a .236/.368/.561 line. During this stretch, he has posted a .929 OPS with a 99:51 K:BB. However, he has been even more impressive […]


Is Josue De Paula the Top Outfield Prospect in Baseball?

Los Angeles Dodgers top-ranked outfield prospect Josue De Paula has enjoyed an impressive first half with Double-A Tulsa this season and has put himself near the top of most prospect rankings. Last summer, De Paula spent the majority of his time with High-A before having a brief four-game taste of Double-A late in the second […]


Luis Lara Snaps Lengthy Power Drought, Back on the Stash Radar?

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara snapped his lengthy 42-game power skid at Triple-A on July 2. This was Lara's eighth round-tripper of the young season. Despite having a lengthy power skid at the dish, the young outfielder was enjoying a surge at the dish to begin the season and showing the highest power upside […]


Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, Draft Sleepers

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. With the All-Star break just days away, managers should not get comfortable and continue to scan the waiver wire for potential second-half league-winners. This week, we will look at a post-hype breakout outfielder and a starting […]


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