MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 4)

When I saw the news that Blake Snell was going to start against the New York Yankees, my first thought was, “Potentially elite left-handed pitching prospect debuting against a team that just struggled against lefty Rich Hill?! I know who I’m starting in DraftKings on Saturday!” As it turned out, Snell looked a little shaky […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yangervis Solarte is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list from a strained hamstring, but will likely need another week or two to rehab. His third base position has been filled with lackluster results from a combination of Brett Wallace and Adam Rosales. When […]

Enrique Hernandez (2B/SS/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: This is why you have utility players. The Dodgers are thanking their lucky stars for Enrique Hernandez right now, because he has become a semi-starter at left field in the absence of numerous injured Dodgers outfielders. Although Carl Crawford is due to return soon, it […]

Week 4 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Starting off on the right foot is great. That’s exactly what happened with this column, as both sell recommendations (Carlos Gomez and Aaron Sanchez) have struggled and Domingo Santana has performed well in the past week. Zack Greinke didn’t fare well in his start, but at least he got a win. Still buying him long-term […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Forsythe was barely hitting over .220 a couple of seasons ago. Now he continues to flirt with the magical .300. After a breakout season in 2015 with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he batted .281 with 17 home runs and 68 RBI, […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/27/16

Welcome to another wild Wednesday on FanDuel. (throws tomato)  We've got another full slate on deck, although you will miss the Padres/Giants if you enter a main tourney. Aside from that 3:45 PM game, everything will be starting at 7:05. We've got another solid coup of pitchers along with a game at Coors to consider. Let's get […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Four: Conley, Blair, Plawecki and more

This week a couple of catchers join the list for waiver wire eligibility. One returning from injury, the other an injury replacement. As we get deeper into the season, the pickings get slimmer, but savvy owners will check here frequently to get ahead of the game. The following players are owned in 25% or less […]

AL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Four: Lawrie, Lowrie, Cishek and More

As the fantasy baseball world enters Week Four, rosters are beginning to take shape in both fantasy and the majors. Players are over-performing and struggling, healing up and succumbing to injury, leading to an increasing flurry of moves from fantasy owners. Here are some players to consider when filling any roster holes AL-only owners may […]

Brett Lawrie (2B/3B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned In: 39% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: With Brett Lawrie, we have to take the good with the bad. For instance, even though he is putting the ball in play 7% less often to start off the season, 27% of the balls he hits in play are line […]

Jonathan Schoop (2B, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jonathan Schoop was a popular sleeper in deeper drafts this season, but has not yet delivered what fantasy owners were hoping for. Schoop has hit 16 and 15 HR respectively over the past two seasons. Decent output for a second baseman as it is, […]

Jed Lowrie (2B/SS/3B, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jed Lowrie has been juggled back and forth between Oakland and Houston over the last few years, and 2016 finds him in the meat of the Athletics’ batting order. He's put that position to good use so far, tallying 10 RBI and […]

Devon Travis (2B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: While Devon Travis won't be back with the Jays until at least May, I'm writing about him again this week because if you don't grab him now, you likely won't get him. The rookie second baseman was forced to end his […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players at second base and shortstop per week who I think can help your team. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Baseball Advice for 4/25/16

Welcome to Week 4 of the baseball year. Sunday was an exciting cap to end the week, with two games going 13+ innings! Should be another fun-filled slate again this week as the Rockies remain at home. Today we have a few aces taking the mound (Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Greinke) along with enticing […]

Joe Panik (2B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues. OWNED IN: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: Joe Panik has already smacked three HR and stolen a base over the first 19 games of the season. He's also scored 13 times and driven in 11 RBI. Unfortunately I don't expect this power surge to continue as Panik's current ISO of .200 […]

The Cut List (Week 4): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season is upon us. You're starting to get an idea of what your rosters' strengths and weaknesses are, and what the guys on your team are capable of. What comes with that is seeing that some guys may not be in for a good 2016, or that you might […]

Risers and Fallers - Week 3: Lamb, Latos, Ellsbury, Archer and more

Week 3 is nearing its completion and there are plenty of bats and arms to tickle your fancy. It's not all good news though, as some highly-regarded players are not getting the job done at the moment. As is usually the case, you must strike quick in some cases and be patient in others. Without […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 4

Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: When looking at Logan Forsythe's start to the 2016 season, it is easy to get mixed signals. He has hit two home runs and stolen a base in his 48 AB, but why has his BA dropped from .281 last year to .250 to start […]

Aaron Hill (2B/3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With a slash line of .186/.239/.256 in 43 AB to start off the first 14 games of the season, an ownership percentage of 1% shouldn't be too surprising for Aaron Hill. However, there are some subtle and encouraging indications for his level of play […]

Enrique Herhandez (OF/2B, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Enrique Hernandez has shown off his power in what looks to be his first full season in the Majors. The Puerto Rican outfielder is sporting a .361/.425/.611 line across 36 AB to go with eight RBI. It's unclear exactly how high his […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/21/16): MLB DFS Advice

We have a boat load of pitchers to deal with on Thursday. I'm assuming no one is playing the all-day slate, so you get to pick two of the following in the early slate: Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, and David Price. And two of these in the late slate: Gerrit Cole, Jake Arrieta, and Dallas […]

NL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Three: Nicasio, Chacin, Moss, Upton and more

As we enter week three of the MLB season, most of the hot prospects and sleepers have likely been picked over in fantasy leagues. Now is the time to take advantage of the overlooked players and apparent busts that owners may have given up on. Several players have seen their ownership rates drop dramatically after […]

AL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Three: Mazara, Shaw, Holland and More

Regardless of your feelings about the superhero extravaganza known as Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (I enjoyed it, despite the flaws), the movie is quickly fading away from theaters. At the end of the day, history will see it financially as a huge starter with no longevity, a superstar held down by its own […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 53% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Phillips was a model of consistency at the second base position until 2014 when his numbers dipped dramatically. His streak of eight straight years hitting 17 or more home runs was snapped as he contributed only eight HR and two SB all season. Last year he proved […]

Javier Baez (CHC, 2B/SS/3B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Javier Baez is an interesting case. We've seen his power; it's tantalizing. We've seen the high strikeout rates; they're scary. Kyle Schwarber's injury seemed to open up an avenue for Baez to play, but his situation is a bit murky. Needless […]

Devon Travis (2B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Own in All Leagues/Stash on DL OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: If your DL position is not being used right now, you should likely fill it with someone like Devon Travis. Ryan Goins, Toronto's starting second baseman, has not been making a case to keep his job and is undoubtedly keeping the […]

Jonathan Schoop (2B, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 35 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Before the season began, some brown-eyed handsome man predicted that Jonathan Schoop would be among the best fantasy options at the keystone. So far, he’s looking good, with a .282/.317/.615 line and three homers in his first 11 games. Nobody’s ever […]

The Cut List (Week 3): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

So we're into Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. You're starting to get an idea of what your rosters' strengths and weaknesses are, and what the guys on your team are capable of. What comes with that is seeing that some guys may not be in for a good 2016, or that you might […]

Analyzing the Average Exit Velocity Leaders So Far

Welcome one, welcome all, to this look in at the leaderboard for hitter’s average exit velocity as of the beginning of April 19. Hopefully you've already read about hard hit rates, if not please click this! This is going to be a quick hitter, and some of these names can be presented with little comment. […]