Mike Foltynewicz (SP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Mike Foltynewicz flashed his upside again on Aug. 27 against the Giants, limiting them to one run over 7 2/3 innings while posting a sub-1.00 WHIP and striking out six. While his prior three starts weren’t all that pretty […]

Luke Weaver (SP, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 17% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Luke Weaver got the benefit of facing off against the A’s at home in his last start, but he still had to deliver. Hurling six frames of one-run ball with seven strikeouts and the win certainly qualifies as “delivering.” […]

Brandon Finnegan (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 29% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Brandon Finnegan followed up his no-hit bid on Aug. 20 — in which he struck out eight over seven shutout innings — by racking up 12 K over six solid innings on Aug. 26 against the D-backs. He appear […]

Mike Fiers (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 41% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Mike Fiers wasn’t great against the Rays, but still notched the quality start with 6 1/3 innings and three earned runs. He struck out five with a 1.11 WHIP and did leave the game with the lead, but the victory was not […]

Tyler Anderson (SP, ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 18% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tyler Anderson bounced back against the Brewers on Aug. 24, striking out 10 over five strong innings. While it wasn’t enough to avoid taking a tough-luck loss, it was very encouraging after two rough outings against the Cubs and […]

Daniel Norris (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Daniel Norris hasn’t done anything spectacular, but did notch his first victory since being recalled by shutting down the Twins on Aug. 25, striking out five over 6 1/3 strong innings. The crux here is that he gets to […]

Matt Boyd (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Boyd still hasn’t lost since being recalled on July 9, and is now 5-0 since with a 2.38 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. He’s also rocking a 43:13 K/BB ratio in those 45 1/3 innings alongside a neat 20.2% soft-contact rate. […]

Joe Musgrove (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 32% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Joe Musgrove’s last two starts have not been good, but they’ve been rather tough match-ups— in Baltimore and in Pittsburgh. Maybe there’s some tape out there on him and Major Leaguers have caught onto something, but don’t be afraid to bet […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

Wasn't it just yesterday that we were discussing how Kenta Maeda and Aaron Sanchez made for good pickups? Wait...that was four and a half months ago? Get outta townnnn. Oh, you're serious? Yes, August is almost over people. September is right around the corner, and with it, the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. That means […]

Chad Green (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chad Green absolutely dominated the Blue Jays at home on Aug. 15, striking out 11 over six shutout frames with 104 pitches.  He follow that up with six innings of one-run ball against the Angels on Aug. 21, with […]

Brandon Finnegan (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 17% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Brandon Finnegan was incredible on Aug. 20, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Dodgers. He ended up striking out eight in seven shutout innings, which will certainly do. He’s a risky streamer, as his entire start […]

Mike Fiers (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Mike Fiers turned in a brilliant start against Baltimore on Aug. 20, striking out seven over seven innings of one-run ball against a potent O’s lineup. Four of his last six starts have been of the quality variety, resulting […]

Going Against the Late-QB and Zero-RB Tide: 2016 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy

There are plenty of strategies that get thrown around in fantasy football war rooms, with terms like “zero-RB” or “late-round QB” becoming household phrases over the past few seasons. What do those mean though? And what should they mean to you entering the 2016 season? Let's find out. Editor's Note: Purchase a full season NFL Premium […]

Matt Boyd (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Boyd’s most recent effort was a quality start against a Boston lineup that was admittedly missing David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia. Boyd hasn’t lost since being recalled on July 9, going 4-0 since with a 2.06 ERA and a 36:12 […]

Tyler Anderson (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 19% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tyler Anderson hasn’t had the best couple of starts, but did strike out eight Cubs over seven innings in his last outing on Aug. 19 at Coors. He was hit around by the Phillies on Aug. 13 before that, though his […]

Robbie Ray (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Robbie Ray flashed his ceiling on Saturday, firing seven innings of one-hit, one-run ball alongside a career-high 13 strikeouts. He’s struck out nine or more in four of his last six starts, but still struggles with consistency when it comes to […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Minnesota Vikings

This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we take a look at the Minnesota Vikings. Editor's Note: Purchase a […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - New York Giants

This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we take a look at the New York Giants. Editor's Note: Purchase […]

Jake Thompson (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jake Thompson didn’t follow up his first victory with a good outing, allowing five runs against the Dodgers on Aug. 17, but now gets a good matchup against a struggling White Sox team on Aug. 23. Owners in deep leagues facing desperation could […]

Anibal Sanchez (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-only Leagues OWNED IN: 29% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Anibal Sanchez is one of the more volatile “boom/bust” types. His latest start embodied the “boom,” as he struck out eight Royals over seven scoreless innings, while the “bust” was illustrated by the start prior to that where he gave up […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - New York Jets

This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we take a look at the New York Jets. Editor's Note: Purchase […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

We are getting dangerously close to entering the last month of the fantasy baseball season. That means that every single move and every single stream one makes probably has a huge ripple effect on their season. Keep this in mind when you're navigating late August, but at the same time you've gotta risk it to […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - New Orleans Saints

This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we take a look at the New Orleans Saints. Let's get […]

Matt Boyd (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Boyd deserves more love, plain and simple. He just dominated the Rangers on Saturday, tossing seven scoreless innings to improve to 4-0 in his six starts since being recalled on July 9. While he’s not a recommended start for his next […]

Bud Norris (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Bud Norris is expected to return from the disabled list on Friday to pitch against the Reds. Since he returned to being a starter on June 4 for Atlanta, Norris has posted a stellar 3.24 ERA (3.03 FIP, 3.43 SIERA) alongside […]

Jake Thompson (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It isn’t the most glamorous decision, relying on a rookie who plays for a team that doesn’t win a lot, but that’s what 7% ownership usually gets you. Jake Thompson sealed his first Major League victory by allowing only two hits […]

Homer Bailey (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Homer Bailey won his first start, got blown up in his second start, and then threw a gem in his most recent outing. He struck out 11 Brewers in six shutout innings on Aug. 12, showing fantasy owners that his tremendous […]

Braden Shipley (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Braden Shipley had a rough first start, but has gone 2-0 in his three starts since (all of which were quality). He just destroyed the Mets with seven shutout frames on Aug. 11, striking out seven along the way. He’ll do […]

James Paxton (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: James Paxton felt good after a bullpen session on Aug. 13 and will hopefully be able to make his next scheduled start on Aug. 16 against the Angels. The issue here is some swelling in his elbow, the result of taking […]

Dan Straily (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dan Straily saw his streak of seven straight quality starts end on Aug. 13 after he only lasted 5 1/3 innings against the Brewers, though he still got the victory. He hasn’t lost since July 8, going 4-0 in the meantime […]