X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community!

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Hitter Streamers (Week 25) - Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 25, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games.

To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week.  If someone jumps off the page at me as a less than seven game player, I may make an exception, but otherwise, the advantage in a number of games dictates my choices.

Streaming can be a valuable tool, by allowing you to feast on favorable pitching matchups and simply have your hitters play more games than your opponents' hitters. If you have the roster space, streaming a hitter can be useful not only to fill a vacant lineup spot but also to fill in for someone who has five games that week or faces tough matchups. In 5x5 leagues, four of the five hitting categories are counting stats, making the value of extra games significant. Streaming also can allow you to target a specific category of need. This week there is a mediocre pool of seven-game streamers. It is deep enough that I am not adding six-game options, but it is not so deep that you need to sit good regulars. Let's dive in.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball lineup tools and weekly lineup resources:

 

Bats to Stream and Start in Week 25

Adalberto Mondesi (2B/SS, KC) - 36% owned

Mondesi is a buy and hold. In just 60 games on the year, he is already 16th in MLB in stolen bases. He is on a 162-game pace of .286/22/95/73/62. Despite the speed, he likely will not maintain that current batting average with his batted ball profile. However, at his age that profile certainly could improve. Nonetheless, he is a 23 year-old with elite fantasy stolen base potential coupled with some pop. Even though he does not face the juiciest pitching matchups this week, his stolen base potential combined with the ability to contribute in other categories makes him the top option.

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - 27% owned

Kiermaier was a fantasy breakout candidate this year, and suffice it to say that he has not broken out. Nevertheless, last year he did post a line of .276/15/56/39/16 in just 98 games. In 105 games the prior year, he finished with 12 homers and 21 steals. In his down 2018, he still has seven homers and nine steals in just 79 games. He has continued to perform better against righties, and he should face five of them this week. He is a good bet for all around production.

Willy Adames (2B/SS, TB) - 23% owned

Adames has been featured in past entries, so I will not bore you by reciting the same facts. In sum, he is a former top prospect who just turned 23 years old and has shown the ability for double digit homers and steals. In his brief MLB career (71 games), he has continued to show that ability, with a line of .263/8/36/25/6. He will benefit from favorable pitching matchups this week and has the opportunity to provide balanced production.

Scott Schebler (OF, CIN) - 15% owned

After swatting 30 homers last year in under 500 at bats, Schebler is impressing again this year. In just 94 games, he has a line of .272/16/51/47/3. Even though he may not play every game, he has shown the ability to hit both lefties and righties. He faces average pitching matchups and should provide decent fantasy production this week.

Aledmys Diaz (3B/SS, TOR) - 9% owned

In 111 games in 2016, Diaz posted a line of .299/17/71/65/4. He walked 41 times while only striking out 60, and that combination of plate discipline and power placed him high on many 2017 draft boards. But, in 2017, he flopped, and he was traded to the Blue Jays in the offseason. In 117 games this year, he has a line of .255/17/53/48/3. He gets to face the remnants of the Orioles’ rotation this week and has the chance to contribute.

Kevin Pillar (OF, TOR) - 18% owned

In 140 games, Pillar has a line of .244/12/56/54/14. He has produced fairly consistent numbers over the past few years, averaging 12 homers and 18 steals the prior three with steady run production. Given the September lineups, he may not start every game. But, he has the potential to produce across the board. He faces the Orioles staff and thus should have some chances to put up some numbers.

 

Others To Consider

Ryan O'Hearn (1B, KC) - 7% owned - O’Hearn is batting .360 with nine homers in 75 at bats versus righties this year and should face five. While that is obviously not sustainable, he could be an option for homers in deeper leagues.

Nico Goodrum (1B/2B/3B/SS/OF, DET) - 13% owned - Goodrum would have been near the top of the list but for the quad injury. Keep an eye on his health, and if he looks healthy, insert him into your lineup.

More Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Dean Wade8 mins ago

Unlikely To Play In Game 1
Alex Caruso14 mins ago

Doubtful For Friday With "Significant" Ankle Sprain
Jimmy Butler22 mins ago

Feared To Have Suffered MCL Injury
Trea Turner8 hours ago

Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games
Mike Trout8 hours ago

Hits American League-High Eighth Homer
Tanner Houck9 hours ago

Makes Quick Work Of Guardians
Cristopher Sánchez9 hours ago

Cristopher Sanchez Cruises Past Rockies
Bryce Miller9 hours ago

Dazzles Against Reds
Kyle Schwarber9 hours ago

Raps Two Home Runs
Robert Stephenson9 hours ago

To Miss Rest Of 2024
Dougie Hamilton10 hours ago

Could Have Returned For Playoffs
Nikita Kucherov11 hours ago

Reaches 100 Assists
Donovan Mitchell11 hours ago

"100 Percent" For Postseason
Auston Matthews11 hours ago

Fails To Score Goal No. 70 Wednesday
Tyler Herro11 hours ago

Leads All Scorers In Loss
Jimmy Butler11 hours ago

Has A Big Night On Wednesday
Joel Embiid12 hours ago

Logs 38 Minutes In Win
Daulton Varsho12 hours ago

Two Homers Not Enough In Loss
Esteury Ruiz12 hours ago

Goes Yard In Lineup Return
Juan Soto12 hours ago

Totals Seven Bases In Comeback Win
Ronald Acuña Jr.12 hours ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. Finally Homers Wednesday
Kodai Senga12 hours ago

Throws First Bullpen Session
Gerrit Cole12 hours ago

Plays Catch On Back-To-Back Days
J.K. Dobbins14 hours ago

Planning To Sign With Chargers
Tyler O'Neill14 hours ago

Unlikely To Return Thursday
Duncan Robinson14 hours ago

Active On Wednesday
Joel Embiid15 hours ago

Will Play On Wednesday
Shohei Ohtani15 hours ago

Collects Three Hits
Cedric Mullins15 hours ago

Blasts Walkoff Homer
Michael King15 hours ago

Strikes Out 10 Batters
Rafael Devers16 hours ago

Serving As DH On Wednesday
Garrett Whitlock16 hours ago

Going On Injured List
Calvin Pickard17 hours ago

Getting The Start Wednesday
Matt Tomkins17 hours ago

Starting Regular Season Finale Wednesday
Luke Hughes17 hours ago

To Play For USA At World Championships
Rafael Devers17 hours ago

Could Play Wednesday
NYI18 hours ago

Ruslan Iskhakov Could Make NHL Debut Wednesday
Timo Meier18 hours ago

Dealt With MCL, Oblique Injuries In 2023-24
MON18 hours ago

Canadiens Exercise Two-Year Option On Martin St. Louis
Jontay Porter18 hours ago

Banned For Violating Gambling Policy
Ayo Dosunmu18 hours ago

Gets Shots Up Wednesday
Evgenii Dadonov18 hours ago

To Return Wednesday
Zion Williamson18 hours ago

Out For Two Weeks
Marc-Andre Fleury18 hours ago

Signs One-Year Extension With Wild
Gabriel Moreno18 hours ago

Scratched From Lineup
De'Von Achane19 hours ago

Looking Shredded
Brock Bowers19 hours ago

Visiting With Chargers
Spencer Rattler20 hours ago

Giants Visit With Bo Nix, Spencer Rattler
Adam Hadwin22 hours ago

Too Volatile To Touch At RBC Heritage
Kurt Kitayama22 hours ago

A Boring Play At RBC Heritage
Tom Kim23 hours ago

Heads To Hilton Head Looking For Consistency
Emiliano Grillo23 hours ago

Looking To Bounce Back At RBC Heritage
Chris Kirk23 hours ago

A Safe Option For RBC Heritage
Adam Schenk23 hours ago

Trending Up Ahead of RBC Heritage
Lucas Glover23 hours ago

Looks To Reverse Fortune At Harbour Town
Taylor Moore23 hours ago

Should Contend At Harbour Town
Max Homa23 hours ago

Be Wary Of Max Homas At RBC Heritage
Rickie Fowler23 hours ago

In Poor Form Heading To Harbour Town
Eric Cole23 hours ago

Out Of Form Heading To RBC Heritage
Chris Paul23 hours ago

Steve Kerr Hopes Chris Paul Remains With The Warriors
Sepp Straka23 hours ago

Continues Maddening Run Of Inconsistent Play
Klay Thompson23 hours ago

Warriors Want Klay Thompson Back Next Season
Malik Monk23 hours ago

Unsure If He Can Return In First Round Of Playoffs
Onuralp Bitim24 hours ago

Ruled Out For Postseason
Keegan Bradley24 hours ago

Looking To Get Over The Hump At Harbour Town
KJ Martin24 hours ago

Kenyon Martin Jr. Questionable Wednesday
Tony Finau24 hours ago

Looking To Find Putting Stroke At RBC Heritage
Kevin Love24 hours ago

Available For Wednesday's Game
Duncan Robinson24 hours ago

On Track To Return Wednesday
Will Zalatoris24 hours ago

Makes Return To Harbour Town
PGA1 day ago

J.T. Poston A Decent Leverage Play With Upside At RBC Heritage
Patrick Cantlay1 day ago

Brings Near-Perfect Course History To Harbour Town
Akshay Bhatia1 day ago

A Perfect Fit For Harbour Town, But Take Caution
Jake Knapp1 day ago

In Solid Form Heading To Harbour Town
Nick Taylor1 day ago

In Bounce-Back Spot At Harbour Town
Justin Rose1 day ago

Searching For Form Heading To RBC Heritage
Terry Rozier1 day ago

Ruled Out Versus Philly
De'Anthony Melton1 day ago

Ruled Out For Play-In Matchup
Lane Hutson1 day ago

Records First NHL Point Tuesday
ANA1 day ago

Cutter Gauthier To Make NHL Debut Thursday
WPG1 day ago

Jets Clinch Second Place In Central Tuesday
WAS1 day ago

Capitals Clinch Final Postseason Spot In The East
FLA1 day ago

Panthers Clinch Atlantic Division, Will Face Tampa Bay In Round 1
NHL1 day ago

Bruins, Maple Leafs To Meet In First Round
Royce Freeman2 days ago

Cowboys Sign Royce Freeman To One-Year Deal
Nick Chubb2 days ago

No Timetable For Nick Chubb's Return
Jet Greaves2 days ago

Making Fourth Straight Start Tuesday
Trevor Lawrence2 days ago

Feeling 100% Healthy
Spencer Martin2 days ago

Starting Regular-Season Finale
Anthony Stolarz2 days ago

Between The Pipes Tuesday
James Reimer2 days ago

Starting Must-Win Game Tuesday
Deshaun Watson2 days ago

Says He's "Throwing Full Speed"
Odell Beckham Jr.2 days ago

"Nothing Imminent" Between Dolphins, Odell Beckham Jr.
Jaylen Waddle2 days ago

Dolphins To Pick Up Jaylen Waddle's Fifth-Year Option
Detroit Lions2 days ago

Taylor Decker Had Offseason Surgery
Courtland Sutton2 days ago

Doesn't Report For Voluntary Workouts
Michael Penix Jr.3 days ago

Visiting With Patriots
Las Vegas Raiders3 days ago

Maxx Crosby Back To 100 Percent
Brock Bowers3 days ago

Visiting With Jets
J.J. McCarthy3 days ago

Patriots Visiting With J.J. McCarthy On Monday
Daniel Jones3 days ago

Plan Is For Daniel Jones To Be Fully Cleared For Training Camp
Aaron Rodgers3 days ago

Reports For Voluntary Workouts
Indianapolis Colts3 days ago

Colts, DeForest Buckner Agree To Two-Year Extension
Rashee Rice3 days ago

To Be Virtual To Start Offseason Program
CeeDee Lamb3 days ago

Not Expected To Attend Start Of Voluntary Program
Alex Pereira3 days ago

Defends Light-Heavyweight Title At UFC 300
Jamahal Hill3 days ago

Knocked Out At UFC 300
Yan Xiaonan3 days ago

Unsuccessful In Bid To Capture UFC Title
Arman Tsarukyan3 days ago

Edges Out Competitive Decision At UFC 300
Charles Oliveira3 days ago

Drops Decision Matchup
NASCAR3 days ago

Bubba Wallace Finishes Seventh At Texas Motor Speedway
Kyle Busch3 days ago

Earns Top 10 Finish In Backup Car At Texas Motor Speedway
Chase Elliott3 days ago

Emerges Victorious in Texas Race Riddled with Cautions
William Byron3 days ago

Finishes Third at Texas After Wrecking Ross Chastain
Ross Chastain3 days ago

Gets Wrecked on Final Lap at Texas While Battling for the Lead
Kyle Larson3 days ago

Sees Dominant Day Slip Away at Texas Due To Loose Wheel
NASCAR3 days ago

Daniel Suárez the Luckiest Driver at Texas, Scores Top Five
Denny Hamlin3 days ago

Late Spinout Costs Denny Hamlin Likely Second-Place Finish
Ty Gibbs3 days ago

Had Speed at Texas, But Burnt by Pit Crew
Ryan Blaney3 days ago

Was Best Ford Driver Until Wreck With Ryan Preece
Tyler Reddick3 days ago

Earns Hard-Fought Fourth Place Finish At Texas
Austin Dillon3 days ago

Gains His Best Finish Of The Year At Texas
Carson Hocevar3 days ago

Rounds Out Top Ten At Texas
Chase Briscoe3 days ago

Ends Up Sixth At Texas
Christopher Bell4 days ago

Is A Great Tournament Option At Texas
Kyle Busch4 days ago

Starts From the Rear After Texas Practice Crash
Chase Elliott4 days ago

Should Chase Elliott Be Rostered In DFS For Texas?
Ty Gibbs4 days ago

Can Ty Gibbs Score His First Win At Texas?
Cody Brundage4 days ago

Gets Submitted At UFC 300
Todd Gilliland4 days ago

Is A Quality Value Play For Texas
Bo Nickal4 days ago

Remains Undefeated At UFC 300
Denny Hamlin4 days ago

Will Start 11th At Texas On Sunday
Ryan Preece4 days ago

Brings Continued Upside To Texas
Justin Gaethje4 days ago

Gets KO'd At UFC 300
Max Holloway4 days ago

Scores Highlight-Reel KO At UFC 300
Zhang Weili4 days ago

Retains Strawweight Title At UFC 300
Alex Pereira6 days ago

Set For First Light Heavyweight Title Defense
Jamahal Hill6 days ago

Faces Alex Pereira In The Main Event Of UFC 300
Yan Xiaonan6 days ago

Set For A Title Shot At UFC 300
Charles Oliveira6 days ago

Returns To Action On UFC 300 Main Card
Arman Tsarukyan6 days ago

Has A Tough Test In Front Of Him
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF