Billy Butler (1B/DH, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Target for 12+ Team Leagues / FAAB Bid: $5-8 OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Billy Butler already has a strong ownership level at this point but there’s room for growth. Yes, his numbers have tailed off across the board since his monster 2012 campaign (.313/72/29/107), but there’s still value to be found off […]

Michael Morse (1B/OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Morse has never really had the supporting cast and talent around him that he does now in Miami. Outfielders Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna, and newly acquired Dee Gordon make the Marlins lineup solid. Morse will bring a veteran presence to a young […]

Mike Moustakas (3B/DH, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 15.3% owned, Yahoo: 4% owned, Fleaflicker: 52% owned ANALYSIS: Mike Moustakas probably shouldn’t be on the radar of standard league players. Considering how many of our readers enjoy the thrill of deeper leagues, however, I decided to add him to the list. His value is twofold: lineup position and […]

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

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 30.1% owned, Yahoo: 99% owned, Fleaflicker: 26% owned ANALYSIS: Sorry Yahoo owners, Brett Lawrie is an ESPN only play it seems. To be perfect honest, I don’t understand how Lawrie’s ownership numbers can be as low as they are, considering the upside he offers. Health has obviously been the […]

Russell Martin (C, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: Owned in 79% of Yahoo Leagues, Owned in 29% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the leagues models of consistency as a catcher over the pasts eight years has beenRussell Martin. You may have heard that Martin is expected to have a decent regression in his BABIP compared […]

Travis Snider (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 1 percent owned; Yahoo: 4 percent owned; Fleaflicker: 5% Owned ANALYSIS: A former first-round pick, Travis Snider made it to the majors at the tender age of 20. Once there, however, he battled injuries and a severe platoon split, ultimately punching his ticket out of Toronto. His first […]

Stephen Vogt (1B/OF/C, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 5.6% owned, Yahoo: 41% owned, Fleaflicker: 21% owned ANALYSIS: The difference in Stephen Vogt’s ownership numbers between ESPN, Yahoo and Fleaflicker leagues is likely due to the fact that he’s already catcher eligible in the latter two. Assuming continued health and playing time, he’ll […]

Miguel Castro (RP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In All Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brett Cecil had a late start this Spring due to shoulder inflammation and he found himself throwing 87-88 MPH fastballs en route to blowing Wednesday's save vs. the New York Yankees. He now finds himself out of the 9th inning. Cecil will work on regaining […]

Dexter Fowler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues (Worth a $2 FAAB Bid) OWNED IN: 5.9% of ESPN, 36% of Yahoo, 64% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: First things first, how about that Yahoo ownership? Dexter Fowler was brought to the windy city to provide solid defense and bat leadoff, and he’s a great option for owners who […]

Anthony Gose (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Tigers wanted to add a contact hitter with speed as a weapon of choice. They got it in the form of Anthony Gose from the Toronto Blue Jays and he has not disappointed thus far. Giving up highly touted prospect Devon Travis […]

Cameron Maybin (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: After re-loading the outfield, the Padres helped out Cameron Maybin's fantasy value by shipping him off to Atlanta in the deal that netted AJ Preller and Co. star closer Craig Kimbrel. Maybin came up with the Tigers in 2007 as a potential five-tool player, but didn't get […]

Clay Buchholz (SP, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWED IN: 42% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It has never been a question whether or not Clay Buchholz has the talent to be one of the top pitchers in all of baseball. He still might not quite be there, but he should be owned in all fantasy leagues because of his talent […]

Marcus Semien (2B/3B/SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Semien was a trendy sleeper last season after posting a .284/.401/.489 line with 19 HR and 24 SB across two levels in 2013. He began the year as the White Sox starting second baseman, but struggled and was demoted in May. […]

Joakim Soria (RP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues Immediately OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Joakim Soria is now the closer in Detroit. Run to your league's waiver wire and pick him up immediately. In standard 5x5 leagues that preciously value saves, Soria is worth a pretty penny of your FAAB budget. Joe Nathan was placed on the DL with […]

Chris Owings (SS, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks gave the starting shortstop job to rookie Nick Ahmed, but Chris Owings seems to have locked down second base. As a result, Aaron Hill has been placed on the trade block. Owings has become a reliable hitter, and has the potential for decent power for […]

Angel Pagan (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Target for 10+ Team Leagues ; FAAB Bid: $8 ESPN: 11.6% Owned ; Yahoo: 16% Owned; Fleaflicker: 15% Owned ANALYSIS: The season is underway and it’s time to start scouring the waiver wire for the goodies owners left on the table on draft day. Enter Exhibit A: Angel Pagan. Pagan is an excellent […]

Mike Zunino (C, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all Standard/Deep Leagues/ AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Owned in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In only his third major league season with the Seattle Mariners, Mike Zunino is starting to come alive as a full fledged contributor to a playoff contender. He showed promising power numbers in 2014, launching 22 HR and collecting […]

Nick Markakis (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / 5 Outfielder Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Markakis, 31, right fielder, is coming off his worst season in his nine-year career with the Baltimore Orioles. His RBI totals dramatically tailed off over the last three seasons, as well as his extra base totals. Still, Markakis is […]

Chris Hatcher (RP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Don't pay for saves... ever! Fantasy baseball experts around the world yell this every season and for good reason. Saves are volatile, closers are unpredictable, and managers for whatever reason don't like to give fantasy owners much insight on who they plan to […]

CJ Cron (1B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues OWNED In: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues; 12% of Yahoo! Leagues Analysis: Cron, 25 years old, has one tool that stands out. His power is for real and he can hit the ball out of any ballpark. Unfortunately for Cron, and Cron owners, hitting for power is really his only tool. Luckily, Josh Hamilton's […]

Norichika Aoki (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues. OWNED IN: 5.4% of ESPN leagues; 12% of Yahoo leagues; 34% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nori Aoki was perpetually the guy hanging around the top of the waiver wire as a member of the Kansas City Royals in 2014. Occasionally, he would find a home on someone's roster […]

Drew Pomeranz (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL Only Leagues. OWNED IN: 2.6% of ESPN leagues; 30% of yahoo leagues; 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Drew Pomeranz found a new home last season in the spacious Oakland Coliseum and his success soared as a result. Pomeranz has the pedigree of a major league ace. He was drafted 5th overall in the 2010 […]

Jeurys Familia (RP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Saves in All Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Mets closer Jenrry Mejia had to stop throwing today (Monday, 4/6) while warming up due to elbow tenderness. Uh oh. While nothing is certain yet, apparently he experienced elbow soreness before the game -- and then while warming up before the 9th inning, he […]

Carl Crawford (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 61% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Since 2010, there have been 22 instances of a player hitting .300 while swiping at least 23 bags on the base paths; Carl Crawford accomplished this feat last season in just 343 AB. Crawford also added a solid 8 HR, 46 RBI, and […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (2B/SS, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only or Deep Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Asdrubal Cabrera is not going to be the Asdrubal Cabrera we saw put up 25 and 17 in 2011, but that doesn't mean he can't help your fantasy team. Now a member of the Rays, Cabrera will have 76 […]

Alex Guerrero (2B/3B/OF, LAD) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Waiver Wire Stash In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Alex Guerrero is simply not spoken about enough as a fantasy baseball commodity considering he is a 28 year polished hitter with an international signing bonus given only to superstar caliber players. Why is it that a potential middle infield/corner infield/outfield eligible* […]

Jason Grilli (RP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In All Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It's official, the Braves will be issuing ticket price rebates to their fans after their latest attempt to field a AAA team in the NL East in 2015. What are we referring to you ask? Only the breaking news that Craig Kimbrel has been […]

Kyle Hendricks (SP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Late Rounds / Waiver Wire Pickup in All Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kyle Hendricks will slot into the Cubs fourth starter spot this year after last season's fantastic rookie performance, finishing 7-2 with a 2.46 ERA and 47:15 K:BB ratio in 80 innings. The 25-year-old shouldn't be counted on […]

Jesse Hahn (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Later Rounds / Waiver Wire Pickup in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Projections for Jesse Hahn are all over the place, and some fantasy leagues are leaving him undrafted altogether. Hahn was traded from the Padres to the Athletics this off-season; normally leaving the friendly confines of San Diego is […]

Josh Harrison (2B/3B/OF, PIT) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target Mid Rounds in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Harrison came out of nowhere in 2014 to set career highs in every single major offensive category and finished second in the National League in batting average at .315. With a full season under his belt, I expect year two as a regular starter […]