Cubs And Cardinals Have Shown Most Interest In Jake Arrieta

Bruce Levine of CBS Chicago reports “the two clubs showing the most interest in Jake Arrieta are the Cubs and Cardinals, according to one industry source.” With the market moving slow this offseason, the Cubs have renewed interest in Arrieta, who is 32 and spent the past four and a half years with the club. Levine […]

Eric Hosmer Has Seven-Year Offer From Padres

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer has a seven-year offer from the San Diego Padres. Nightengale says the offer would be the largest contract given out in franchise history. Hosmer would fill a leadership role in San Diego for a team that is not ready to compete this upcoming […]

No Trades Imminent For Marlins

The Miami Marlins are continuing to speak with other teams on potential trades for outfielder Christian Yelich and catcher J.T. Realmuto, but a source said there is "nothing imminent." After new ownership traded away outfielders Giancarlo Stanton and Marcell Ozuna and second baseman Dee Gordon, they may not be done yet. However, in order to […]

Jimmy Nelson Happy With Progress

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) said he's happy with the progress he's making in his rehab. “The progress has been impressive and I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come already," Nelson said. The right-hander was having a very successful year before suffering his shoulder injury in September, and he finished with a […]

Cardinals Remain Interested In Eric Hosmer

Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reports that the St. Louis Cardinals remain involved with free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer. He notes that the flexibility of infielder Matt Carpenter allows the club to pursue an option like Hosmer or look to trade for a third baseman such as Josh Donaldson. Hosmer's market has been slower […]

Alex Avila (C/1B, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: It is getting harder and harder to ignore Alex Avila. He has finally crept up to being owned in 50% of fantasy leagues, with his .322/.439/.635 slash line on the year absolutely meriting that kind of ownership, even if it is supported […]

Chris Owings (2B/SS/OF, ARI) – Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: It was unclear how much playing time Owings would get heading into 2017, but Ketel Marte’s Spring Training struggles and Nick Ahmed’s defense-only profile have cleared regular playing time for Owings. He will still be out of the lineup from time […]

Madison Bumgarner Poised for Another Year of Dominance

Don't fret that late-season slump that Madison Bumgarner went through at the tail end of your 2016 fantasy season - you know, the one where he surrendered eight home runs and pitched to a 4.66 ERA over his last nine starts? Fatigue happens, and when your team is in the midst of a historic meltdown, […]

Madison Bumgarner Effective Against Braves for 13th Win

More than a few fantasy baseball managers found themselves drooling over the Bumgarner vs. Atlanta matchup this afternoon, dreaming of capping off their week with total domination of a weak offense by one of the game's most dominant southpaws. While it wasn't exactly fantasy Armageddon, Bumgarner turned in a solid start: seven innings, three earned […]

Kevin Gausman (SP, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Kevin Gausman was hit around by the Blue Jays in his latest start on July 29, but that’s what happens when you draw an @TOR matchup. His next start comes at home against Texas, where he’ll look to keep the ball […]

Orlando Arcia (SS, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Orlando Arcia, the Brewers’ top prospect and No. 13 overall according to MLB Pipeline, is set to make his big-league debut on Tuesday against the Padres. Arcia, who will celebrate his 22nd birthday on Thursday, got the call following a bunch of moves — […]

Jose Berrios (SP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 20% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jose Berrios made his Major League debut on April 27, allowing five runs in just four innings against the Indians. He followed that up with two solid outings in which he lasted at least five frames while giving up no more than three runs. However, […]

Sandy Leon (CA, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Sandy Leon's not challenging Ted Williams anymore, but he's still hitting a robust .388 this season. While he's showing signs of falling to Earth, he's gotten at least a hit in six of his last 10 games. If you need a […]

Derek Norris (CA/1B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 32% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Derek Norris has slumped in July, seeing his average drop down below .200 again. He's still got the potential to do something, especially if the Padres continue trading off people before the deadline. He could do some damage in a hitter's […]

Yasmani Grandal (CA, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yasmani Grandal has been very disappointing average-wise, but if you have one need in your two-catcher league, it's power. He's got that. When he makes contact, the ball will fly over the fences more often than not. To boot, he's even […]

Robbie Ray (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Well, no one can say that the guy doesn’t make for some exciting baseball. Robbie Ray was able to get over the hump of dealing with three unearned runs in the first inning on Saturday to strike out a […]

Zach Davies (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed Leagues, Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Zach Davies continues to dazzle, making a strong Cubs lineup look like just another squad on Saturday. The breakout starter has posted a wonderful 51:11 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his last nine starts to go with a 2.35 ERA, so […]

Tommy Pham (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 2% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tommy Pham received his first significant call up back in July of 2015 and immediately asserted himself as an important part of the Cardinals outfield. He boasted a .268/.347/.477 line in 52 games with five home runs, 18 RBI and 28 runs scored, making […]

Steve Pearce (1B/2B/OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Steve Pearce returned from a month-long stint on the DL last week,  and the performance has been spotty since his return. He's gone 6-for-24 with a dinger and four RBI. But Pearce has as much potential as anybody in a utility role. […]

David Dahl (OF, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 32% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In a surprising turn of events that shocked fans and analysts alike, top prospect David Dahl has been called up to the big leagues by the Colorado Rockies. The only astounding aspect of the promotion is the timing— the Rockies are […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B/SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Wilmer Flores doesn’t play every day, but he’s eligible at every infield position save catcher and provides plenty of pop when he does see the field. Despite logging only 50 at-bats in July, the 24-year-old Swiss Army knife has hit seven […]

Cheslor Cuthbert (3B, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cheslor Cuthbert has acquitted himself rather well during his rookie year. He’s currently hitting .296/.328/.457 with nine homers and 61 R+RBI despite hitting primarily in the bottom third of the order. He was recently bumped up to the two-hole and has […]

Lonnie Chisenhall (3B/OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 18% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Lonnie Chisenhall hasn’t developed into the star the Tribe hoped they were getting when he was drafted in the first round of the 2008 amateur draft, but he’s been a solid contributor to their best team since that time. He’s hitting […]

Ryan Schimpf (2B/3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ryan Schimpf’s nine home runs over the last month are the most in MLB (tied with Mark Trumbo, who last weekend became the first player to reach the 30-homer plateau in 2016). The 28-year-old had always shown impressive pop in the […]

Melky Cabrera (OF, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Melky Cabrera has been a quietly strong fantasy player for so long. He isn’t the most exciting, but he always seems to be contributing. Over 17 games in July, he is batting .338/.375/.471 with nine runs and five RBI, reaching base safely in […]

Alex Bregman (SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Alright Luis Valbuena, cut the malarkey. Cool off so you can slide back into the utility role you were born to play, and let Alex Bregman finally have his day! Many thought that Bregman would join the Astros right after the […]

Didi Gregorius (SS, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After going 2-for-3 against Boston on Sunday night, Didi Gregorius is sitting at .299 on the season— a far cry from his dismal April (.224). He's hitting .400 over his last ten games, and seems to have figured it all out. […]

Yangervis Solarte (1B/2B/3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yangervis Solarte is firing on all cylinders in July, as he has five homers and 15 RBI already in the month to go along with a .333 batting average. The Padres’ offense is actually firmly in the middle of the pack […]

Howie Kendrick (2B/OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Howie Kendrick has been en fuego in the month of July, hitting .418 over his last 14 games. As a bonus, he's begun to pick up the power numbers, as well— he's slugging .600 over that same span. Gone are the […]

Randal Grichuk (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In 62 games this year, Randal Grichuk hovered barely over the Mendoza line before being sent down to Triple-A on June 17. As a result, he was unequivocally dropped in most leagues. The hard-hitting outfielder was one of the more valuable […]