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Andy Smith

5141 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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Walker Jenkins Positioning Himself as High-End Stash Target

Minnesota Twins outfielder prospect Walker Jenkins extended his Triple-A surge Friday and has put himself in a great position to earn the call to Minnesota in the coming weeks. On Friday evening, the team's top-ranked prospect went 1-for-4 with a solo blast. Over his last 10 contests at Triple-A St. Paul, the outfielder has carried […]


Theo Gillen Launches First Double-A Long Ball After Two-Week Slump

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Theo Gillen snapped his lengthy power skid at Double-A. On Friday evening, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect (according to MLB.com) went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run. This snapped a lengthy 14-game power drought for Gillen since moving up to the Double-A level. The outfielder spent the first […]


Edward Florentino Nearing Promotion Amid Torrid Stretch at High-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Edward Florentino has continued to swing a scorching hot bat at the High-A level and is making a strong case to receive a taste of Double-A late in the 2026 season. Over his last 14 contests at High-A Greensboro, the 19-year-old outfielder has posted a sharp .283/.338/.683 line with a 1.022 […]


Joshua Baez's MLB Debut Remains Within Reach After 473-Foot Grand Slam

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez turned in another show-stopping performance at Triple-A Memphis as his MLB debut approaches. On Friday evening, the young outfielder went 1-for-4 with a 473-foot grand slam against Iowa. While Baez has been very impressive at Triple-A this season, he has hit a somewhat cold slump at the plate. […]


Josue De Paula Continues to Surge Up Dynasty Boards Amid 10-Game Hitting Streak

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula extended his hitting streak to 10 games on Friday evening. Facing Double-A Frisco, the team's top-ranked outfield prospect (per MLB.com) went 2-for-5 with a home run. During this impressive 10-game hitting streak, the 21-year-old has held a .388/.444/.673 slash line with two doubles, three home runs, and […]


Tre' Morgan Blasts Two Home Runs in Return From Triple-A Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Tre' Morgan went 2-for-4 with two home runs in his return to Triple-A Durham on Friday evening. Morgan was sidelined with an injury for nearly a month but returned in impressive fashion. On the season, Morgan has spent only 15 games with the Durham Bulls and posted a low […]


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

Top Pitching Prospects To Stash

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 17 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though MLB has been out of action, the minor leagues have continued their seasons, and we even saw the Nationals promote first-base prospect Abimelec Ortiz on Sunday afternoon. This week, we will once again […]


Mason Montgomery - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Breakout Closers, Bullpens and Saves

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break is behind us, which means it's time to get back to business. This week, we spotlight seven players who are available in more than 75% of all Yahoo leagues and explain why managers […]


Michael Arroyo Off to Hot Start at Triple-A, In Position for Late-Season MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo was recently promoted to the Triple-A club and has not slowed down since moving up to the top ranks. Through his first six contests with Tacoma, the team's No. 4 prospect has held a .346/.406/.731 line with a dominant 1.137 OPS. During this stretch, Arroyo has launched two long […]


Ethan Salas Reclaiming Dynasty Value in Bounce-Back Season

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas saw his value take a hit during the 2025 season when he appeared in only 10 games due to injury. However, Salas had spent the entire 2026 season at Double-A and had rebounded quite nicely. Across 63 contests with San Antonio this season, the backstop has posted a […]


James Triantos Entering Stash Territory Amid Torrid Triple-A Stretch

Chicago Cubs second base prospect James Triantos has enjoyed an impressive stretch at the Triple-A level and has put himself on the stash radar for those in deeper formats. Since June 1, Triantos has posted a dominant .358/.403/.515 line with a sharp .918 OPS. During this noted stretch, Triantos has hit 12 doubles, three home […]


Brody Hopkins Sees Struggles Linger as MLB Debut Appears Increasingly Unlikely

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitching prospect Brody Hopkins was expected to be in serious contention to make his MLB debut this summer. However, the No. 4-ranked prospect in the system has struggled to show consistency at Durham, which has prevent hm form eanring the call. Since June 1 (his last 23 2/3 innings), Hopkins has […]


Ike Irish Pushing for Late-Season Promotion to Double-A

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Ike Irish has had a productive debut season at High-A but has begun to take a massive step forward over the last month. Over his most recent 20 contests (since June 16), the Auburn product has posted a stellar .321/.438/.526 line with five doubles, one triple, three home runs and seven […]


Rockies to Promote Top Third Base Prospect Roldy Brito to High-A

The Colorado Rockies are moving up top third base prospect Roldy Brito to High-A Spokane. Brito is currently viewed as the team's No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 71 prospect in the sport on MLB.com. The 19-year-old made his professional debut in the Colorado system during the 2024 season in the DSL but moved […]


Cam Cannarella Moving Up to Triple-A After Impressive First-Half

The Miami Marlins are promoting outfield prospect Cam Cannarella to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to Fish on First. Cannarella is viewed as the team's No. 7 overall prospect on MLB.com and has turned in an impressive showing with High-A and Low-A over the opening months of the season. Cannarella opened the campaign with High-A, but needed […]


Cam Smith - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Rankings. MLB Prospects

6 Dynasty Trade Targets: Buy-Low Picks

We have reached the halfway point of the fantasy baseball season. At this point, most dynasty managers are well aware of whether they will be "contending" or focusing on the future. Whether that is due to several injuries or simply to many of their players underperforming, it is crucial to know when to begin building […]


Travis Hunter - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Picks

Best/Worst Rookies from 2025

With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us and training camp just days away, let's take a look back at the 2025 rookie class. In this ranking, we will identify the best and worst rookies from each of the 32 NFL teams in last year's rookie class. Who were the most impactful rookies? Who were the […]


George Springer - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Struggling Players to Drop? Cut List Rankings

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball in Week 16 of the 2026 MLB season. With the All-Star break now behind us, it's time to prepare for this stretch run. In this week's edition, we will look at some of the most dropped players across Yahoo! leagues over the […]


Tristan Peters - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Picks, MLB News

Bargain Basement Hitters: Waiver Wire Adds

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters for Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break is finally behind us, and we will have real MLB action tonight! As always, we will look at five hitters who are improving and are widely available across all Yahoo leagues and determine if they […]


Matthew Liberatore - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Hot Pitchers: Sneaky Waiver Wire Adds, Buys?

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Sneaky Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Column for Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. Happy All-Star break to those who celebrate! Even though there will be no MLB action for a few days, that does not mean we will not take a look at some of the game's […]


Henrik Lundqvist, NHL, MSN, Gallery, Evergreen

Every NHL Team's Greatest Draft Pick

With the 2026 NHL Draft behind us, let's take a look back at some of the greatest selections in NHL history. In this piece, we will name the greatest draft pick of all time from each of the 32 NHL teams. However, to make this a bit more difficult, we will only include names who […]


Harry Ford Turning the Corner at Triple-A, Is he the Top Catching Prospect to Stash?

Washington Nationals catching prospect Harry Ford has turned the corner over the last month of action at Triple-A and has put himself firmly on the stash radar. Over his last 18 games at Triple-A Rochester, the former 12th overall selection has posted a sharp .291/.474/.545 line with a stellar 1.019 OPS, five doubles, three home […]


Is Zach Ehrhard a Worthy Name to Stash in Dodgers Pipeline?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zach Ehrhard has flown under the radar in the Dodgers system, but could be nearing his MLB debut. Given that he plays in a system that features some of the game's top outfield prospects like Mike Sirota, Josue De Paula, and Zyhir Hope, and even shares the Triple-A field with […]


Kemp Alderman a Top Stash Amid Looming Promotion?

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Kemp Alderman has looked quite comfortable since returning from the Triple-A injured list earlier in June. Alderman was on the shelf for just over a month due to a wrist injury. However, this injury has not slowed down the former 47th overall pick out of Ole Miss, as he has carried […]


Can Jonathon Long Debut in the Second Half?

Chicago Cubs first-base prospect Jonathon Long has seen his production soar over the last month at the Triple-A level and is emerging as a legitimate second-half call-up. Currently, Long is viewed as the No. 7 prospect in the Cubs system. Even though there may not be a clear opening on the MLB roster, if he […]


Ryan Clifford Remains Far From 2026 Call-Up?

New York Mets No. 2-ranked prospect Ryan Clifford was expected to be in serious contention for a call-up to Queens in the 2026 season. However, the first base/corner outfield has endured some serious growing pains at Syracuse, delaying a potential promotion. However, over the last week, the slugger has begun to show substantial progress, which […]


Is Jacob Melton a Top Stash Target?

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Jacob Melton has been among the top hitters across Triple-A since returning from injury. Melton had been on the shelf since mid-April due to a left ankle sprain. However, since the No. 5-ranked prospect in the Tampa Bay system returned to the Triple-A diamond on June 24, the young outfielder […]


Kevin McGonigle - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

New Position Leaders? Dynasty Risers

The first half of the fantasy season is in the books. Over the opening months, managers have seen many high-end prospects earn the call and make a massive impact. While we have not seen the performances we saw from James Wood, Junior Caminero, and Nick Kurtz last season, several prospects have begun to show flashes. In […]


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

Top Closer Handcuffs: Pickups and Stashes

The 2026 All-Star break has finally arrived, 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 piece, […]


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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