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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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Caleb Thielbar's Status Remains in Doubt After Exiting Early with Injury

Chicago Cubs left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (leg) exited Thursday's contest early with an apparent left leg injury after blowing a save opportunity. With the team's primary closer, Daniel Palencia (oblique), already on the injured list, the Cubs turned to Thielbar to lock down the ninth inning on Thursday afternoon. After serving up a solo […]


Gerrit Cole Stays Sharp in Latest Rehab Outing, Approaching Season Debut?

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) turned in another solid showing in his second rehab outing and is slowly working his way back to the major leagues. Cole has been on the shelf since the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure in March of 2025. While he […]


Spencer Strider Showing Increased Velocity in Rehab Outings

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) looked like his dominant self in his most recent rehab outing and appears to be quickly approaching his eventual 2026 season debut. In this outing for Triple-A Gwinnett, the right-hander racked up eight strikeouts over 4 1/3 shutout frames. He surrendered just one hit and walked only one […]


Blake Snell Remains Several Weeks Away From Return

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) showed some rust in his first rehab outing. On April 22, the southpaw took the ball for Low-A Ontario and tossed one inning with three hits and two runs (one earned). He walked one batter and did not tally any strikeouts. Snell has been on the shelf […]


Jhoan Duran Not Expected to Miss Extended Time on Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (oblique) is not expected to miss much time on the 15-day injured list. According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Phillies have expressed minimal concern about the long-term severity of the injury and that he would be "surprised" if the elite closer missed more than a month […]


Francisco Lindor Headed for Lengthy Stint on the Injured List?

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is in serious danger of having an extended stint on the injured list. The Mets officially placed Lindor on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, but reports suggest he could be on the shelf for an extended period. Per Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Mets […]


Ryan Waldschmidt Showing Five-Category Upside at Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt remains a top hitting prospect to stash ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. The top-hitting prospect in the Arizona system nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was instead sent to Triple-A to put the finishing touches on his development. With the Reno Aces, Waldschmidt […]


Is Jett Williams Nearing his MLB Debut?

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams is quickly climbing the stash rankings ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. The Brewers acquired Williams this offseason in the deal that sent right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. While Williams was unable to crack the Opening Day roster, he could be in […]


Kaelen Culpepper Continues to Produce at Triple-A, Nearing MLB Promotion?

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper is continuing to find great success at Triple-A St. Paul and is quickly approaching an MLB debut. Through 20 total games this season, the infielder has posted a .265/.351/.422 line with a .773 OPS. He has tallied four doubles, hit three home runs, and swiped four bags. Over his […]


Miguel Ullola Emerging as Sneaky Pitching Prospect to Stash?

Houston Astros right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Ullola is emerging as a sneaky pitching prospect to stash. Currently, the Houston Astros have minimal depth in their starting rotation, with several key starters on the injured list, including ace Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai, and Cristian Javier. Ullola is currently at Triple-A and has continued to show steady […]


Kevin Alcantara Worthy of a Deep-League Stash?

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara has enjoyed a hot start to the Triple-A regular season in terms of power production and is quickly making a case to join the MLB roster. Through the first 20 games of the Iowa Cubs' regular season, Alcantara has hit four doubles and gone deep five times. During this […]


Travis Bazzana Not Slowing Down at Triple-A, Entering Elite Stash Territory?

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Travis Bazzana has continued to play at a high level at Triple-A Columbus and is quickly entering must-stash territory among hitting prospects. Over the first 11 games of the Triple-A regular season, the former Oregon State standout struggled to find his footing, posting a low .191/.296/.319 slash line with just two […]


Rhett Lowder - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 4 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

The MLB regular season is in full swing, and we can almost say the first month of action is in the books. Time flies when you're having fun! Fortunately, with another week of data to analyze, we have even more starting pitchers enjoying potential breakout seasons. This week, we'll spotlight a budding arm in Chicago […]


Browns Select Wide Receiver KC Concepcion With 24th Overall Selection

The Cleveland Browns have selected wide receiver KC Concepcion with the 24th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. Concepcion is the fourth wide receiver selected in this year's opening round, joining Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, and Makai Lemon. Concepcion began his college career at North Carolina State in 2023 and […]


Malachi Lawrence Joins Cowboys at 23rd Pick

After trading down from the 20th overall selection with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys will select UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lawrence spent his entire college career playing for UCF but did not carve out a full-time role on the defense until his second season. […]


Akheem Mesidor Selected 22nd Overall by Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers have selected defensive end Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd overall pick out of Miami. Mesidor began his time in college playing for West Virginia before joining the Hurricanes for his final three campaigns. During his first season in Miami (2022), Mesidor immediately made a significant impact, tallying 7.0 sacks with 10.5 […]


Steelers Select Offensive Tackle Max Iheanachor With 21st Pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected offensive tackle Max Iheanachor out of Arizona State with the 21st selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Iheanachor has spent his entire three-year college career with Arizona State. In his first season (2023), the Nigerian native appeared in only six games before carving out a full-time role over his final […]


Saints Select Wide Receiver Jordyn Tyson Eighth Overall

The New Orleans Saints have selected Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tyson was viewed as one of the top wide receiver prospects in this year's class. Tyson began his college career at Colorado before moving to Arizona State, where he spent his final three […]


Sonny Styles Selected Seventh Overall by Commanders

The Washington Commanders have selected Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Styles spent his entire four-year college career with the Buckeyes. While he logged only one tackle for loss in his debut campaign, he would begin to find his footing in his sophomore season, tallying 4.5 […]


Browns Net Three Picks, Including Ninth Overall Selection in Massive Draft-Day Trade

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Cleveland Browns have received the ninth overall selection, the 74th overall selection, and the 148th overall selection from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. The Chiefs moved up to the No. 6 spot to select LSU defensive back […]


Chiefs Trade Up to Select Mansoor Delane With Sixth Overall Selection

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded up to the No. 6 overall pick to select LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane. The Browns initially held this pick at the start of the draft. Delane began his college career with Virginia Tech for three seasons before moving to LSU for his final campaign. With the Tigers, Delane […]


Giants Select Arvell Reese with Fifth Overall Pick

The New York Giants have selected Ohio State edge rusher/linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Reese has spent his entire three-year college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes and won a National Championship with them during the 2024 season. After playing a limited role in his first year, […]


Teams Have Checked in on Nico Collins, Trade Remains "Unlikely"

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, several teams have checked in on the status of Houston Texans' top wide receiver Nico Collins. Schultz noted that many teams in the league believe Collins is seeking a contract adjustment, which could open the door to a trade. However, at this time, a trade remains "highly unlikely." Collins […]


JR Ritchie Earns Promotion, Will Make MLB Debut on Thursday

The Atlanta Braves are promoting right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie to the MLB roster to start Thursday's contest against the Washington Nationals in his MLB debut. In a corresponding move, the Braves are demoting fellow prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A. Ritchie is considered the team's No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 81 […]


Is Bryce Eldridge the Top Prospect to Stash?

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge has continued to play at an elite level at Triple-A Sacramento and has established himself as a must-stash prospect in all 12-team formats. Eldridge was in the running to break camp with the MLB roster but was sent to the minor leagues to further his development. Through […]


JR Ritchie Flashing Elite Upside at Triple-A, Worthy of a Stash?

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie has enjoyed a dominant start to his 2026 MiLB season and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Ritchie has made five starts for Triple-A Gwinnett (27 1/3 innings), and posted an elite 0.99 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP. During this stretch, Ritchie has struck out 28 hitters […]


James Tibbs III Remains Elite Stash Option Among Hitting Prospects

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to hold high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Tibbs is enjoying a dominant start to his 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City and is making a strong case to join the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Through his first 22 games with the Comets, Tibbs has […]


Logan Henderson Emerging as Sneaky Pitching Prospect to Stash

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson is emerging as a top pitching prospect to stash, given his dominance at Triple-A Nashville. Henderson made a spot-start for the Brewers earlier this season but logged only two innings of work before being sent back down to Triple-A. However, with the top level of the system, Henderson […]


Walker Jenkins Gradually Climbing Stash Rankings After Slow Start at Triple-A

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has begun to find his footing at Triple-A St. Paul and is emerging as a deep-league stash option in Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. Over his first eight games of the campaign, Jenkins posted a low .154/.313/.192 slash line with just one extra-base hit and a 6:5 […]


Ryan Waldschmidt Carries Priority Stash Upside in Week 4

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt carries priority stash upside in all formats among outfield prospects. The former Kentucky standout was given a serious opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster out of spring training despite not playing in a single contest at Triple-A. While he was sent to Triple-A Reno to begin the […]


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