Mike Bolsinger (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: This article should be short and sweet. That isn't because there is nothing to say about Mike Bolsinger, that is because Mike Bolsinger has statistically made himself a very easy sell. This season Bolsinger has a 1.98 ERA, a 1.073 WHIP, a 3.37 […]

Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 1o+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Oakland Athletics recently lost their starting center fielder, Coco Crisp, to a neck injury till at least July.  In searching for a replacement the Oakland A's called up Billy Burns from AAA.  Since his call up he's been on fire.  In […]

Kyle Hendricks (SP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Most Leagues / Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It may be hard to notice Kyle Hendricks through the polarizing fog of Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Jorge Soler, Addison Russell, and Javier Baez, but Kyle Hendricks is making it clear that he is also a gleaming bright […]

Shawn Tolleson (RP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 62% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Shawn Tolleson so far on the year has been impressive with a 2.73 ERA, 0.99 Whip, 1 W, 7 SV and 32 K. Since being named the closer Tolleson has converted all 7 of his save chances. Tolleson's numbers are supported by his underlying skills. He has […]

Jesse Chavez (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  If you had a opportunity to pickup a starting pitcher on the waiver with an ERA of 2.11 and WHIP of 1.04 on the season would you do it? 10 times out of 10 I imagine you would.  Currently there is a […]

Mike Foltynewicz (SP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: So a 3-2 record with a 4.29 ERA from Mike Foltynewicz on a weaker team does not excite you at first glance. Okay, how about a 3.83 FIP. Still no? What about a 9.31 K/9? Now you're listening? Good. Atlanta's random assortment of […]

Nate Karns (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues or Stream in Good Matchups OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Karns' numbers look league average at first glance - 3-2 with a 3.63 ERA - and his strikeout rate is acceptable at 8.13 K/9. The walks, however, can kill your WHIP - 3.92 BB/9 is simply dreadful. […]

Adam Laroche (1B, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Deep Leagues OWNED: Fleaflicker 54%, ESPN/Yahoo 47%, CBS 66%. ANALYSIS: If someone were to look at Adam Laroche so far this this year you wouldn't be all that impressed. His line reads, .237/.365/.391 to go along with 6 HR, 21 R, 22 RBI. Not exactly what people were hoping for when they […]

Joey Gallo (3B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: A lot has been said of Joey Gallo since his impressive debut on June 2nd. But apparently not enough, since he's not close to being owned in enough leagues yet. Gallo is not without warts - he has 10 strikeouts in just 16 ABs and […]

Ben Paulsen (1B/OF, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and NL-Only Leagues Owned In: 5% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The 27-year-old Ben Paulsen has provided the Rockies with a boost, and he has the ability to play first base or either corner outfield position. Through 56 plate appearances, Paulsen is hitting .333 with four home runs, nine runs scored and nine runs […]

Brett Lawrie (2B / 3B, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a rough start to the season, Brett Lawrie has finally started producing, and in a big way recently. On the season Lawrie has 11 doubles, four HR, two SB, and a .281 BA. Lawrie had a pretty bad start to the […]

Matt Wieters (C, BAL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So it took All-Star Catcher Matt Wieters a little bit longer than expected to recover from Tommy John surgery. But now that he is back it is time to go all in for big second half production in 2015. Let us take the […]

Carlos Correa (SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  Coming into this season, nobody expected the Houston Astros to be leading their division at this point in the season, much less lead by 5.5 games.  The shortstop position was to be held by Jed Lowrie who signed a three-year deal with the […]

Trevor May (SP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Twin cities are rocking these days and the success of their beloved Twins has come in the form of their young pitching staff. Trevor May has become a bonafide treasure as he has taken several positive strides forward in his […]

Adam LaRoche (1B, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues with CI Spot OWNERSHIP: 54% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Despite being 35, Adam LaRoche can still produce at a respectable level. In each of the past five seasons in which he saw at least 400 at-bats, LaRoche smashed 20 or more home runs, including 33 and 100 RBI in 2012. Now […]

Brad Ziegler (RP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Ziegler is that gorgeous shy girl who you eventually realize was right under your nose the whole time. This season, Ziegler has a 1.80 ERA, and a 0.96 WHIP. Ziegler has a career ERA of 2.52, a career WHIP of 1.23, […]

Nori Aoki (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 65% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Through the first two months of the season, Nori Aoki has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the league. In his first year with the Giants after spending 2014 with the Royals, Aoki is hitting .312 with two home runs, […]

Taijuan Walker (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Flealficker Leagues ANALYSIS: Yesterday, Taijuan Walker threw his second consecutive solid game for the Mariners, this time against the Yankees. For the second consecutive start, he threw eight innings, which is a great sign for his outlook. Although he gave up 3 ER, he only allowed 5 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team / NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: When a power hitter comes knocking at your door you take notice. When that same power hitter arrives sans batting gloves, he gets respect at a whole new level. Enter Justin Bour of the Miami Marlins as your cheap […]

Nori Aoki (OF, SF) – Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Mixed Leagues Owned In: 64% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: Nori Aoki is having quite a season in his first go-around in the Bay Area with the Giants. The 33-year-old outfielder is hitting .313 with a .404 slugging percentage, 24 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. He has enjoyed a […]

Dillon Gee (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Very Deep Leagues / Add in NL-Only Leagues Ownership: Ownership: 3% Yahoo!, 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dillon Gee has shown some regression this season, as batters have hit him better than they did last year. The good news is it seems his command and pitch selectivity have improved, and we’re willing to chalk up his getting […]

Joey Gallo (3B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 4.0% of Fleaflicker leagues, 14% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: The Texas Rangers have just announced that Joey Gallo will be called up to the Majors on Tuesday when the club faces the Chicago Sox. Gallo, one of the league's top prospects and the top guy in the Texas […]

Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / AL-Only Leagues Ownership: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a late season collapse cost the A’s their third straight AL West title last season, they’ve been amongst the worst teams in baseball in 2015. Billy Burns has been one of the few bright spots in Oakland since being called up on […]

Trevor Plouffe (3B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and AL-Only Leagues Owned In: 36% Fleaflicker, 31.3% ESPN, 25% Yahoo ANALYSIS: Trevor Plouffe has hit .360 over the last week with a home run and plenty of counting stats to go with it. During the month of May, Plouffe has been a .303 hitter with four home runs, 19 RBI and 12 runs scored. […]

Rubby De La Rosa (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / NL-Only Leagues Owned In: Ownership: 25% Yahoo!, 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In terms of progress, Rubby De La Rosa is leaps and bounds better than he was last season. It helps that the 2014 version was really bad, but at least he has improved. Atlanta has not been awful this season against righties, but […]

Ender Inciarte (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues Owned In: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With only one hit in eight tries during Sunday’s 17-inning marathon against the Brewers, Ender Inciarte’s line has dropped to .290/.318/.380. He’s also only six for 10 in steal attempts. However, he still has a grip on the leadoff gig in Arizona and […]

Mike Napoli (1B, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues Owned In: 37% Fleaflicker, 41.1% ESPN, 57% Yahoo ANALYSIS: Don’t let his less-than-stellar season stat line fool you, Mike Napoli has been the hottest thing on the planet of late. Over the past two weeks, he’s hit .317/.429/.707 with five home runs, 11 RBI and eight runs scored. Frankly, if he continues […]

Addison Russell (SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues. In one or two years time, you won't be finding the name Addison Russell on these waiver wire blogs. A bat like his is the kind that you almost have to believe will belong to one of the best four or five fantasy shortstops in the game. That's what fantasy […]

Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues. If you're looking for a cheap source of batting average, runs scored, and speed, Billy Burns might just be your guy. Although you might not guess it from their place in the standings, the Oakland A's have scored the seventh most runs in baseball to this point in the season. Atop […]

Tucker Barnhart (C, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Devin Mesoraco may need season ending surgery and might never play catcher again. Who will take his place in Cincinnati? While Brayan Pena's superb contact hitting is as welcome as his chipper attitude, look for Cincinnati to turn to Tucker Barnhart more as […]