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Andy Smith

5215 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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Michael Arroyo Emerging as Sneaky Stash Target with Clear Path to At-Bats

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo is emerging as a potential late-season call-up. Arroyo began the 2026 season at the Double-A level but has since moved up to the top club. Through his first 65 games of the Double-A season, Arroyo held a .287/.364/.456 slash line with 12 doubles, 10 home runs and 13 stolen […]


Walker Jenkins Sitting Atop Stash Rankings Ahead of Week 22

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has enjoyed a surge at the Triple-A level and is on the verge of earning the call to the major leagues. Over his last 11 games at Triple-A St. Paul, the young outfielder has only gone hitless once and has carried an elite .452/.558/.881 line over this stretch. Over […]


Seaver King Establishing Himself as Priority Stash Target

Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King has seen his production soar at the Triple-A level and is making a strong case to be viewed as the No. 1 prospect to start in all of fantasy baseball. Over his last 20 games, King has posted an elite .388/.490/.762 slash line with four doubles, one triple, eight […]


Lazaro Montes Slugging His Way to MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes has enjoyed a power binge at Triple-A and has put himself in a prime position to join the Mariners for the final stretch. Over his last 18 games at the top club in the system, the top outfield prospect has been nothing short of dominant. During this noted stretch, […]


Charlie Condon Falling Down Stash Rankings as MLB Debut Looks Unlikely

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has endured a skid at the Triple-A level and has seen his value as a stash option continue to fall. Over his last 22 games at the top club in the Colorado system, the former Georgia standout has posted a rough .200/.311/.322 slash line with three doubles, one […]


Ashton Jeanty Injury Update (Monday Aug 24)

Another potential major injury has struck the fantasy world. On Sunday evening, Las Vegas Raiders star running back Ashton Jeanty was seen limping off the practice field. While it is still too early to tell if the injury is overly serious, this does put his fantasy value in question ahead of a major draft week. […]


Franklin Arias Knocking on MLB Door Amid Triple-A Surge

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias has yet to slow down since moving up to Triple-A and is now firmly in position to debut over the final month of the regular season. Over his last 18 games at Triple-A Worcester, the top-ranked prospect in the Boston system has posted an elite .333/.397/.536 line with […]


Kodai Senga - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers

Summer is winding down, with just about a week left in August. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice to help managers make a push into the standings with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 22 (August 24 - August 30) of the 2026 MLB season.  On Saturday, Mariners […]


Cooper Pratt - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Andy Smith's Waiver Wire Targets (Premium)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Premium Waiver Wire targets. As always, we will only look at players rostered in under 30% of Yahoo! leagues. Andy Smith will be filling in for Nick Mariano on this premium article. These are Andy's waiver wire targets for... […]

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Eddy Pineiro - Fantasy Football Kicker Streamers, Rankings, Starts, Waiver Wire

Kicker Sleepers and Busts: Targets, Avoids

Hey RotoBallers! The kicker position is often the most frustrating position in fantasy. While it may seem ideal to invest in a kicker who plays on a top offense, investing a rather "high" pick in this position may end up preventing you from finding some much-needed depth at your FLEX positions. In this piece, we […]


Henry Bolte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Rookie Rankings

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. Another week of MLB action is in the books, which means it's time to look towards the waiver wire and find some options to improve our rosters. This week, we will look at some surging hitters, […]


Ahmad Hardy to Miss Start of Season Due to Offseason Gunshot Wound

According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (leg) will be unable to begin the regular season due to the gunshot wound he suffered in the offseason. Per Thamel, Hardy has yet to return to the practice field and is targeting "mid-September" as a potential return date. This will significantly lower his […]


Rashod Bateman Arrested for Allegedly Smashing Car Windows

According to TMZ, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been accused of three charges relating to a June incident, including Battery-Family Violence (first offense), Reckless Conduct, and Criminal Damage to Property. Per reports, Bateman allegedly smashed the windows of a victim's car that had a newborn child inside. According to Jonas Shaffer of The […]


Joshua Baez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers

Welcome to Week 21 of the 2026 MLB season. MLB rosters will be expanding soon, as we are only a few weeks away from the start of September. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice with our updated fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 21 (August 17 - August 23) […]


Andrew Painter - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

Andy Smith's Waiver Wire Targets (Premium)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Premium Waiver Wire targets. As always, we will only look at players rostered in under 30% of Yahoo! leagues. Andy Smith will be taking over for Nick Mariano on this premium article. These are Andy's waiver wire targets for... […]

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Justin Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. While many top prospects earned the call last week, we have yet another to highlight in this edition, and we'll also take a look at two emerging high-leverage options. This week, we will take a look […]


Paul Skenes to Have Start Pushed Back Due to Recovery Concerns

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will have his scheduled start on Sunday pushed back to Wednesday, according to Jason Mackey of SportsNet Pittsburgh. Per Mackey, this move is due to concerns about his recovery and is not injury-related. The team is looking to provide the former top prospect with additional time to recover between starts. […]


Matthew Schaefer - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey - icon rotoballer

Top 60 Defensemen: Fantasy Hockey Rankings

Hey RotoBallers! The wait is finally over! RotoBaller is set to provide you with league-winning fantasy hockey advice for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Below, I give you my updated top-60 defenseman rankings designed for standard rotisserie Yahoo leagues. This format utilizes six skater categories (Goals, Assists, Power-Play Points, +/-, Shots on Goal, and Blocked Shots) […]


Igor Shesterkin - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey - icon rotoballer

Top 40 Goalies: Fantasy Hockey Rankings

Hey RotoBallers! For the first time, RotoBaller HQ is here to provide you with updated rankings for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season. Below, I give you my updated top-40 goalie rankings designed for standard rotisserie Yahoo leagues. This format utilizes six skater categories (Goals, Assists, Power-Play Points, +/-, Shots on Goal, and Blocked Shots) and […]


Cole Caufield - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey - icon rotoballer

Top 150 Forwards: Fantasy Hockey Rankings

Hey RotoBallers! For the first time, RotoBaller will provide you with fantasy hockey content for the 2026-27 season. Below, I give you my updated top-150 forward rankings designed for standard rotisserie Yahoo leagues. This format utilizes six skater categories (Goals, Assists, Power-Play Points, +/-, Shots on Goal, and Blocked Shots) and four goalie categories (Wins, […]


Zac Veen - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups

The weekend is here as Week 20 of the MLB season will be in the books. With a month and a half left in the baseball season, there is still time to strengthen your roster for that fantasy baseball championship run. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week […]


Cardinals Promote Top Outfield Prospect Joshua Baez to Major Leagues

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the St. Louis Cardinals are promoting top outfield prospect Joshua Baez to the major leagues. Baez has enjoyed a dominant showing at the Triple-A level and is finally being rewarded with a promotion to The Show. Baez has spent the entire 2026 season at the Triple-A level, where […]


Chase Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Props Picks

Andy Smith's League Winners: Must-Have Picks

Hey RotoBallers! Training camp is in full swing, and the Hall of Fame game is just around the corner, which means it's time to talk league-winners. The phrase "league-winners" has various meanings, as it could be striking gold on a breakout or finding a discounted veteran in the later rounds. Last season, we saw a […]


Puka Nacua's Latest Scandal

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been at the center of many of the league's recent scandals. Despite his elite play on the field, the wideout has struggled to keep himself out of trouble. This past week, another blunder was added to his long list of misdeeds, fueling further speculation that he may […]


Brandon Marsh - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Struggling Players to Drop? Cut List Rankings

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. With the season quickly entering the final stretch, managers are running out of time to improve their roster. This week, we will look at several players who recently hit the injured list to determine whether they are worthy candidates to […]


Zack Gelof - fantasy baseball draft sleepers DFS MLB injury news

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups

Amazingly, we are already halfway through August and Week 20. There is about a month and a half left in the season, giving us plenty of time to make that final push. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 20—August 10 through August […]


Jason Robertson -Fantasy Hockey Rankings - NHL DFS Picks - DFS Hockey

Top 250: Fantasy Hockey Rankings

Hey RotoBallers! For the first time, RotoBaller will bring you dedicated in-season fantasy hockey coverage for the upcoming 2026-27 season in addition to our in-season DFS content. Below, I give you my updated top-250 rankings designed for standard rotisserie Yahoo leagues. This format utilizes six skater categories (Goals, Assists, Power-Play Points, +/-, Shots on Goal, […]


Terrance Ferguson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Tight End Streamers

Dynasty Trade Targets: Rebuilding Teams

Knowing when it's time to rebuild in dynasty fantasy football is one of the most crucial moments for the longevity of your roster. After attempting to compete with an aging team that has hit its plateau, managers must quickly realize that it is time to look toward the future to ensure they can return to […]


Angel Genao - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers

The first week of August is in the books as the 2026 MLB season continues to roll. With a month and a half left in the season, there is still time to secure a category or make a playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver advice to help strengthen your rosters […]


Kade Anderson Extends Shutout Streak as Incredible Debut Season Progresses

Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Kade Anderson tossed another shutout in his most recent outing at Double-A and remains the most dominant pitcher in the minor leagues. On August 7, Anderson tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing just three hits, with no walks, no runs, and nine punchouts. This extended his current shutout streak to 15 […]


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