Nathan Karns (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This season the Tampa Rays has been plagued with injuries but with those injuries its provided opportunities.  One person who has filled in admirally has been Nathan Karns.  So far Karns has posted a 3.63 ERA (top 50 in MLB), 99 Ks (35 […]

Kyle Schwarber (C, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 team leagues or deeper OWNED IN: 47% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: It took an injury to get him back up to the bigs, but Kyle Schwarber has returned. He was impressive in his first cup of coffee and continued to showcase his ability in his first game back. Schwarber picked up […]

Andrew Heaney (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL Only Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The former first round pick of the then Florida Marlins back in 2012, Andrew Heaney has compiled an impressive set of stats in the first half of the season. Sure it's only over four starts and 27 1/3 innings pitched, but look […]

Rob Refsnyder (NYY, 2B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: So the Yankees have said that their young second baseman will stay with the team after the All Star Break. Given the fact that Stephen Drew has been just awful, you have to think the Bombers will give Refsnyder a chance […]

Erasmo Ramirez (TB, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In case you haven't noticed, Erasmo Ramirez has been on quite a tear lately -- he is ranked 33, 81 and 85 over the last 30, 14 and 7 days. Over the last 30 days, he has a ridiculous 1.01 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, three […]

Bobby Parnell (RP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Once an effective closer, relief pitcher Bobby Parnell has taken over the setup role with the Mets as they look to compete in the National League East. Returning from Tommy John surgery, the 30-year-old Parnell is re-establishing himself as a strong component of the Mets' bullpen. He has […]

Johnny Giavotella (2B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2+ of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Giavotella has been batting leadoff for the Angels on occasion, which should provide him with plenty of opportunities to score runs considering he has Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, and the red-hot Kole Calhounbehind him. He has a respectable .265 average on the season, and […]

Jedd Gyorko (2B, SD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Gyroko has actually been pretty good since returning to the Padres on June 30th, collecting 10 hits in 33 at-bats. The raw power is there, and at his best Gyorko can knock 20 balls out of the park. Unfortunately, his .230 batting average and […]

Jim Johnson (RP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With the recent news of closer Jason Grilli's injury, and that he is expected to be out for the season, setup man Jim Johnson will take over as the closer for the Atlanta Braves. After a hideous 2014 season, Johnson has been very solid this year […]

Jon Niese (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Niese has been a part of one of the top rotations in baseball, and on a roll over his last few starts. Unfortunately for all of those streaming Niese, he is being supported by the second worst run scoring offense in MLB. […]

John Jaso (C / DH, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / All Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In his 19 AB since returning from the DL, John Jaso has been great offensively. Jaso has a .421 BA, a 1.184 OPS, and a 229 OPS+ so far this season. Jaso has been a shining picture of consistency […]

C.J. Cron (LAA, 1B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14 team leagues or deeper OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Cron has a big time bat. Unfortunately that also comes with a big whiff rate. He also doesn't walk much, but the Angels are absolutely starved for offense so he will get an extended run. He has 10 RBI […]

Logan Morrison (1B, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a rough start to the season, Logan Morrison seems to be finding his stride. H started the season with just a .488 OPS in March/April, but bounced back with OPS of .874 and .702 in May and June. In total on the season, Morrison […]

James Loney (1B /DH, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: James Loney is a safe add at 1B in deeper leagues if you are attempting to mix a high BA with an above average OPS. Loney is currently batting .286 with a .734 OPS in Tampa Bay. Loney is most effective against RHP whom […]

Brad Miller (2B / SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Miller could end up having the quietest 20-20 season in the history of baseball, and based on Miller’s ownership, the history of fantasy baseball. Miller currently has eight HR, nine SB, a .743 OPS, and a 112 OPS+. He is also well suited for […]

Seth Smith (OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There are few under the radar outfielders who put up more consistent offense than Seth Smith. In 2015 Seth Smith has seven HRs, a .788 OPS, and a 124 OPS+. Smith is solid against both lefties and rights. He has a .773 OPS against […]

James McCann (C, DET) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you are looking for a catcher to stream on a daily match up basis, James McCann is the deep league option. McCann is having a solid overall season with a .738 OPS, three triples, four HR, and a .274 BA. McCann […]

Ervin Santana (SP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Ervin Santana has finally arrived and is ready to help the Minnesota Twins. Even though this is his fourth team in four years, Santana had a lot to give when the season began. That was ultimately derailed by his 80-game suspension for […]

Patrick Corbin (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Patrick Corbin missed the entire 2014 season after becoming a victim to the dreaded Tommy John surgery. Now Corbin is back to be the ace of the Diamondbacks rotation, and it could not have come at a better time. The Diamondbacks are on […]

Kendall Graveman (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The 24-year-old rookie right-hander that had a cup of tea with the Blue Jays last year (4 2/3 innings pitched total) is putting together a solid campaign for the Athletics in 2015. Through 13 starts, Graveman owns a 3.16 ERA, a 6-4 record, […]

Khris Davis (MIL, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Davis has legitimate power. There's no doubt about that. I know I know, you're all worried about Gerardo Parra getting a bigger share of the playing time. However a trade involving Parra seems all but imminent so there appears to be an […]

Brandon Phillips (CIN, 2B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So he's not what he once was, but he's still a very serviceable player at a shallow position. He also hits in a favorable ballpark and has a track record of being a very good hitter. Here's the thing, he won't put […]

Jarrod Dyson (KC, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With Alex Gordon out for the next eight weeks, Dyson becomes a very interesting play in all leagues. Speed is the name of his game as he doesn't offer any power, but 130 steals in 395 games is pretty impressive. Ned Yost […]

Yovani Gallardo (P, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 66% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Yovani Gallardo has been among the best pitchers in baseball since the beginning of June. In seven June and July starts, the 29-year-old right hander has given up only five total runs while striking out 31 batters across 45 IP, a streak of success […]

Mark Buehrle (P, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only / 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite taking the loss in his last start, Mark Buehrle pitched eight solid innings without giving up an earned run. The effort has his season ERA at a cool 3.38 to go along with a 1.19 WHIP, 59 K, and a 9-5 […]

Luis Valbuena (3B / 2B, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Valbuena is nursing a sprained big toe, but that doesn’t appear to be negatively impacting him at the plate. June was actually his best month of the year, as he compiled an .883 OPS with nine homers and 32 R+RBI. Valbuena continues to be […]

Justin Bour (1B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Bour homered in four consecutive games last week, giving him 10 on the year. That tends to draw the attention of fantasy owners, but he’s still free in nine out of every 10 leagues. Michael Morse is nearly recovered from his back injury, but […]

Aramis Ramirez (3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been a difficult season for Ramirez, who has looked every bit his 37 years of age more often than not. Over the last month, however, he’s hitting .304/.343/.533 with four homers and 23 RBI. He’s reportedly drawing some trade interest, which could lead […]

Logan Forsythe (1B / 2B / 3B, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Forsythe has been a pleasant surprise for the Rays and for fantasy owners this year, making solid contributions across the board. For the season, he’s slashing .281/.365/.425 with eight homers and seven stolen bases. In addition to his current positional eligibility at first and […]

Miguel Sano (3B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Sano has hit safely in every game since his promotion and went yard for the first time last night. The 22 year old has been thrust right into the middle of the Twins’ lineup and, to his credit, hasn’t looked overmatched. He’ll get plenty of […]