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Andy Smith

1258 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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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 […]


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 […]


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 […]


A.J. Ewing Emerging as Elite Stash Option in Week 6

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has emerged as an elite stash option in Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. Ewing is currently ranked as the No. 85 overall prospect in the sport and the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Mets system, according to MLB.com. He began the 2026 campaign with Double-A Binghamton, […]


Is Jonah Tong Nearing a Return to the Major Leagues?

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong appears to be nearing a return to the major leagues, given the current state of their rotation. Last week, the Mets shifted right-hander Kodai Senga to the 15-day injured list, and David Peterson has struggled in a long relief role, allowing 24 earned runs over his last […]


Thomas White Entering Elite Stash Territory?

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White continues to emerge as an elite stash option in standard formats. White was in contention to break camp with the MLB roster in spring training but suffered an oblique injury early in camp, which derailed his chances. However, after a short rehab assignment with the lower levels, White […]


Emmanuel Rodriguez Emerging as Top Outfield Prospect to Stash

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez continues to climb the stash rankings and enters Week 6 as one of the top outfield prospects to stash in fantasy. Entering the regular season, Rodriguez was considered the team's No. 4 prospect and the overall No. 64 prospect in the sport, per MLB.com. Last summer, Rodriguez dealt with […]


Is Braden Montgomery Nearing His MLB Debut?

Chicago White Sox top prospect Braden Montgomery is quickly approaching his MLB debut and could reach the big leagues much sooner than anticipated. The team's No. 1-ranked prospect and the overall No. 31 prospect according to MLB.com began the 2026 campaign with Double-A but has since been promoted to Triple-A, putting him just one stop […]


Kaelen Culpepper Climbing Stash Rankings Amid Hot Stretch at Triple-A

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper has continued to climb the stash rankings among hitting prospects as he nears his MLB debut. The No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, according to MLB.com, began the 2026 campaign with Triple-A St. Paul, putting him just one stop away from the big leagues. Through 29 total games, Culpepper […]


Matvei Michkov - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All Eight Remaining Playoff Team Stand?

With the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs officially in the books, it's time to update our power rankings with the eight remaining clubs in the current playoff bracket. In Round 1, we saw both top seeds in each representative conference take care of business in a perfect four-game sweep, while some teams needed […]


Braxton Garrett Not in Contention to Earn MLB Promotion?

According to Fish on First, Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett is still listed to start on Tuesday evening for Triple-A Jacksonville, which could prevent him from replacing Chris Paddack in the MLB rotation on Friday. Earlier on Tuesday, Paddack was designated for assignment, opening his next turn in the rotation on Friday. While Garrett […]


Max Clark Hits Brief Skid at Triple-A Toledo, Still Holding Elite Stash Value?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has been swinging a cold bat at Triple-A over the last two weeks, but still holds a high-end stash value among the top hitting prospects. Over his last 11 games with Triple-A Toledo, Clark has held a .140/.229/.163 line with just one extra-base hit (one double) and a 12:5 […]


Kade Anderson Turns in Another Stellar Outing, Can he Debut in 2026?

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitching prospect Kade Anderson turned in another stellar outing at Double-A and is making a strong case to make his MLB debut much sooner than previously expected. Anderson joined the Mariners with the third overall selection in last spring's draft but has quickly proven himself more than capable of holding his own […]


Charlie Condon Sees Power Numbers Drop at Triple-A, Cause for Concern?

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has seen his power numbers and overall production dip slightly over the last two weeks at Triple-A. However, he remains a top-hitting prospect, as there is still a clear opening for him on the MLB roster. Over his last 11 contests, the former third overall pick has posted […]


Ryan Waldschmidt Still Worth Stashing Amid Triple-A Skid?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A and has seen his value as a top hitting prospect to stash decline slightly. Over his last seven games with Triple-A Reno, Waldschmidt has gone 5-for-28 with just one home run and a double. During this stretch, the outfielder has […]


Colt Emerson on the Verge of MLB Debut?

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson continues to find success at the top level of the Seattle system and remains a high-end hitting prospect to stash in all formats. Over the last seven games at Triple-A Tacoma, Emerson has gone deep twice while swiping one bag with a 12:5 K:BB. Overall, the team's No. 1-ranked […]


Robby Snelling Holds Must-Stash Value After Dominant Nine-Strikeout Effort

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling enjoyed an impressive bounce-back showing in his most recent start at Triple-A and holds elite stash upside in Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. On May 1, Snelling struck out nine hitters over five no-hit frames against Triple-A Durham. He allowed just one free pass. This was […]


Giants to Promote No. 1-Ranked Prospect Bryce Eldridge to MLB Roster

The San Francisco Giants are promoting top first base prospect Bryce Eldridge to the major league roster ahead of Monday's contest against the San Diego Padres. Eldridge is considered the team's No. 1-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 20 in the sport. Eldridge was in serious consideration to break camp as a first […]


Anthony Volpe Reinstated From Injured List, Optioned to Triple-A

According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the New York Yankees have activated shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A. Volpe was expected to take on the starting shortstop role in the Bronx ahead of his return from injury, but the Yankees will instead keep him […]


Marlins Demote Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A

The Miami Marlins have demoted catcher Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to Craig Mish. Ramirez had a slow start to his first full season in the big leagues and will head to the top level of the minor leagues to work out his struggles. Over the first 31 games of the campaign, Ramirez has […]


Reds Set to Promote No. 7-Ranked Prospect Chase Petty to Start on Monday

The Cincinnati Reds expect to promote No. 7-ranked prospect Chase Petty to start on Monday evening against the Chicago Cubs. Petty is slated to replace Brandon Williamson in the starting rotation, who was recently shifted to the injured list. Petty made his MLB debut during the 2025 campaign but logged only six innings in his […]


Ben Rice Exits Sunday's Contest With Left-Hand Contusion

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) exited Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles with a left hand contusion. According to Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network, Rice sustained this injury on a pickoff attempt while playing first base. His X-rays were negative, and the team currently views the young slugger as day-to-day. Managers […]


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