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Andy Smith

5177 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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Zac Veen's Four-Hit Night Keeps Him High on Stash Radar

Colorado Rockies outfielder Zac Veen continues to showcase high-end five-category upside at the Triple-A level and remains on the verge of returning to the major leagues. Veen is coming off another productive outing at Albuquerque, where he went 4-for-5 with a triple and a home run. This long ball snapped a relatively lengthy 12-game home […]


Max Clark Knocking on MLB Door Amid Torrid Triple-A Stretch

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has enjoyed an impressive start at Triple-A and is now firmly on the stash radar in all standard leagues. Over his last 18 games at Toledo, the former third overall pick has been nothing short of dominant, carrying a .343/.470/.597 line with a 1.060 OPS. During this noted stretch, […]


Hector Rodriguez Slugs Home Run No. 25 as MLB Debut Looms Closer

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez launched his 25th home run of the Triple-A season on Tuesday night. Facing Indianapolis, the slugger went 1-for-4 with a long ball. While the No. 5-ranked prospect in the system has had a relatively quiet July, going just 7-for-51 with two home runs and a low .460 OPS, prior […]


George Lombard Jr. a Top Stash Candidate With Clear Path to the Bronx

New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. remains a high-end stash target in 12-team leagues in Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Lombard was on the Triple-A injured list for just over a month due to a finger injury but has been near perfect since returning to action. Over his brief nine games […]


Walker Jenkins Climbing Stash Rankings Amid Stellar July Play

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has emerged as a near must-stash prospect ahead of the start of August. While the top prospect in the Minnesota Pipeline has often battled injuries, when on the field he has been very productive. Since returning from the Triple-A IL in late June, Jenkins has been swinging a hot […]


Ethan Salas Promoted to Triple-A as 2026 MLB Debut is in Reach

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is being promoted to Triple-A El Paso, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Salas is viewed as the No. 1 prospect in the San Diego system and will now sit just one step away from the major leagues. The young backup endured some growing pains during the […]


Kumar Rocker - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups

July will officially be in the books in a few days, leaving us with only two months left of the 2026 MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ,  we are back with more fantasy baseball advice to help bolster your team with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 18—July 27 through August 2 — in […]


Mike Sirota - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Top 20 Non-Debuted Prospects (July Update)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another prospect update. The All-Star break is behind us, and the calendar is set to turn to August, which means it's time to revisit our top-20 prospect rankings. As a reminder, the prospects we will spotlight in this ranking have yet to reach the majors. Names such as Colt Emerson and Braden […]


Mason Miller - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Closers and Saves Depth Charts

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Tracker

The MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching. On Monday, August 3 at 6:00 PM EST, the trade market will shut down as we approach the final stretch of the 2026 campaign. With the deadline just around the corner, let's take a look at the latest news, rumors, and transactions that are relevant to fantasy baseball. […]


George Lombard Jr. - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekly waiver wire rankings. We are already onto Week 18, and we are a week away from the MLB trade deadline. We saw the Red Sox acquire infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early. At RotoBaller HQ, we have freshly updated our waiver wire […]


Orioles No. 3 Prospect Luis De Leon Earns Call to Triple-A as MLB Debut Looms

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Luis De Leon is moving up to Triple-A Norfolk and is now just one stop away from joining the MLB roster down the stretch. De Leon is currently viewed as the No. 3 overall prospect in the system and is a name to keep a close eye on over the final […]


Juaron Watts-Brown Earns the Call to Triple-A Norfolk

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown is moving up to Triple-A Norfolk. Watts-Brown is viewed as the No. 14 overall prospect in the system on MLB.com, and he will now be just one stop away from the major leagues. Watts-Brown began the 2026 season at the High-A level, where he logged 13 2/3 innings (three […]


Braves Promoting No. 4 Prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A After Stellar First Half

The Atlanta Braves are promoting infield prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A after his impressive first half in the lower levels. The shortstop is a former 22nd overall pick from the 2025 MLB Draft and is quickly climbing the ranks of the system. Southisene made his pro debut shortly after the MLB Draft with Low-A, where […]


Jonathan Santucci Moving up to Triple-A as Late-Season MLB Debut is in Reach

New York Mets left-handed pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci is moving up to Triple-A Syracuse and is now just one stop away from Queens. Santucci is currently considered the No. 7 overall prospect in the system per MLB.com. Santucci joined the Mets in the 2024 MLB Draft in the second round out of Duke. In 2025, […]


Orioles Promoting No. 5-Ranked Prospect Wehiwa Aloy to Double-A

The Baltimore Orioles are promoting infield prospect Wehiwa Aloy to Double-A, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Aloy is currently viewed as the team's No. 5 overall prospect on MLB.com. He joined the Orioles with the 31st overall pick in last year's draft out of Arkansas and is quickly progressing through the lower levels of […]


Liam Doyle Extends Impressive Run as Triple-A Promotion Approaches

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Liam Doyle extended his recent surge at Double-A on Saturday and is putting himself in serious consideration for a Triple-A call-up. On Friday, Doyle logged five shutout frames with just two hits and a 4:3 K:BB. Over his last 18 2/3 innings of work (four starts), the former No. […]


Lazaro Montes Goes Deep Again as MLB Debut is in Reach

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes continues to flash high-end power at the Triple-A level and is making a strong case to earn the call to the big leagues. Since joining the top club in the system (14 games), the young slugger has looked quite comfortable, carrying a .254/.338/.525 line with a .863 OPS. During […]


Triple-A Surge Puts Luke Adams High on Stash Rankings

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luke Adams has enjoyed a dominant stretch at Triple-A Nashville and is now firmly on the stash radar ahead of Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Over his last 20 games, the infielder has posted a stellar .323/.442/.581 line with a 1.022 OPS. During this stretch, the primary third baseman has […]


Jaxon Wiggins Sees Stash Value Plummet Amid Triple-A Growing Pains

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins recently returned to Triple-A Iowa following a lengthy stint on the injured list but has not had the most productive return to action. Wiggins was cleared to return to Iowa on July 10 but has yet to turn in a successful outing. Over his last three starts (7 […]


Late-Season MLB Debut Looks Unlikely for Seaver King Amid Lengthy IL Stint

Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King has remained on the shelf at Triple-A Rochester for nearly the entire month due to an oblique strain. While this injury has not completely ruled him out of a 2026 debut, it has made his path to MLB at-bats far more difficult, especially if he still needs additional time […]


Connelly Early Traded to Washington

The Boston Red Sox have traded left-handed starting pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead. Early was able to break camp with the Boston starting rotation but has been on the shelf since late June with an elbow injury. Early made his MLB debut late in the 2025 campaign […]


Curtis Mead to Join Red Sox in Major Trade

The Washington Nationals have traded infielder Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early. Mead has enjoyed a strong campaign in D.C. and is now set to play a key role as the Red Sox look to claim a Wild Card down the stretch run. Through 87 games with […]


Quinn Mathews Making Case for MLB Debut Following 10-Strikeout Effort

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Mathews turned in another stellar effort at Triple-A on Friday evening and is on the verge of reaching the major leagues. Facing Triple-A Durham, the southpaw struck out an impressive 10 hitters over seven innings of three-hit ball. He walked only three batters and allowed one unearned run. Since […]


Cam Cannarella Slugging his Way to Second-Half Debut

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Cam Cannarella has yet to slow down since moving up to Triple-A Jacksonville and has put himself firmly on the stash radar in deeper redraft leagues. Cannarella earned the call to the team's top minor-league club last week and has continued to flash elite upside. Across six games with the Jumbo […]


Andrew Fischer Launches 30th Long Ball as 2026 MLB Debut Remains in Play

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Andrew Fischer continued his impressive power surge on Friday evening as he launched his 30th long ball of the MiLB season against Double-A Chattanooga. While Fischer has endured a bit of a skid at the plate, his power has remained a key part of his game as he has gone deep […]


Kade Anderson Sits Atop Stash Rankings Amid Recent Trade Rumors

Seattle Mariners top pitching prospect Kade Anderson has seen his value as a stash candidate greatly increase over the past week. Per reports, the Mariners have expressed interest in potentially trading right-handed starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to bolster their lineup for the stretch run. This move would directly open a path for Anderson to make […]


George Klassen Seeing Stash Value Increase as MLB Promotion Approaches

Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect George Klassen is emerging as a deep-league stash target. In his most recent outing for Salt Lake, the No. 4-ranked prospect in the system tallied a season-high 11 strikeouts over six innings of one-run ball. This was a nice bounce-back outing from Klassen as he allowed four runs in […]


Peyton Niksch Earns the Call to Double-A After Stellar Showing in Lower Levels

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Peyton Niksch is set to join Double-A, according to MiLB Central. The right-hander has turned in an impressive debut campaign in the system and is quickly approaching the top level of their system. The 22-year-old made his professional debut at the start of the 2026 campaign with Low-A and has yet […]


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

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups

Welcome back to another weekend edition of our MLB waiver wire rankings. The MLB trade deadline is a week away, and as trade rumors swirl around for the upcoming week, we could see some big names traded up until then. At RotoBaller HQ, for leagues that allow daily moves, we have updated our weekend fantasy […]


Joey Cantillo - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

2nd Half Bold Predictions Fantasy Baseball

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another round of fantasy baseball Bold Predictions. With the second half of the campaign in full swing, let's take a look ahead at the coming months and predict which players will surprise us. While these predictions are bold, they are not without reason. Below, we will use some advanced analytics to explain why these […]


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