Reviewing Max Petrie's Bold Predictions for 2016

Need a break from the NFL grind or perhaps still in the debrief stage of baseball? Have no fear, we got you covered. Let's check out my bold predictions from the preseason and how they turned out. After all, no one likes an expert that makes bold claims and doesn't crow after it crashes and... Read More

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 18

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 readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Kurt Suzuki (CA, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 11% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Kurt Suzuki has quietly been hitting the cover off the ball lately. Over his past 15 games, the Twins’ backstop has a .415 average, and he's got a .279 average on this season. That's much better than many of the other... Read More

Willson Contreras (CA, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Willson Contreras made his major league debut on Sunday, and crushed a home run on the first pitch he saw. The Cubs’ No. 2 prospect has gone 3-for-8 with one home run and three RBI through three games. Miguel Montero is struggling to the tune... Read More

Cameron Rupp (C, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Deep NL-Only Leagues, Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cameron Rupp could help a LOT of lineups as a second catcher. He's hitting .282 with 29 hits, and while his two homers show a lack of power, he's hitting better than a lot of catchers right now, many of whom are established... Read More

Francisco Cervelli (C, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Francisco Cervelli’s batting average and ownership numbers keep going down a bit (he was at .267 before Wednesday's game), but he should have no problem turning things around. With the lower quality of catching stats, you should be taking a bit more of... Read More

Matt Wieters (C, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Wieters has been lurking under the surface, and now he's looking like he's ready to strike. His batting average has been on the rise— it was .288 heading into Wednesday's action. Better grab him now before everyone else starts to realize that... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/20/16

Welcome back FanDuelers! We have a full slate of games today, with early games starting at 12:35 ET along with the main slate at 7:05 ET. Keep that in mind as you choose tourneys and select your players. Nothing worse than guessing whether you're fringe player will get a start. The theme for today is... Read More

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/18/16

Welcome to Week 3 of baseball! Not to toot my own horn in this segment but I took down my first tourney of the young season yesterday and am en fuego. That means listen closely but try not to join my tourneys! Who am I liking today? Do I pay up for pitching or stack... Read More

J.T. Realmuto (CA, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Fleaflicker owners haven't been dashing to scoop up the running catcher yet. J.T. Realmuto has begun the 2016 campaign hitting .280 and driving in a couple of runs. He'll wind up with double digits in steals, so go pick him up as your CA2,... Read More

Yadier Molina (CA, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yadier Molina just isn’t CA1 material anymore. He's been productive in terms of average and RBI, but he hasn't hit any homers. His power numbers have steadily declined over the past several seasons, and it looks like this trend will continue. Yadi has... Read More

Francisco Cervelli (CA, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Francisco Cervelli is not making Bronx Bomber fans wish that he was there in Brian McCann's place, but Cervelli is blazing at the plate, hitting .370 before Friday’s game. He wound up hitting .295 in 2015. It's like a Yankees reunion party,... Read More

Miguel Montero (CA, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Miguel Montero is off to a fairly decent start, hitting .286 going into Friday’s game action, and he has a homer. Montero has no real competition, either, with Kyle Schwarber out for the season and David Ross backing him up. Fantasy... Read More

Wilson Ramos (CA, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 18% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Wilson Ramos has stormed out of the gate, hitting .367 so far this season. This could be the Ramos that Nationals fans have been hoping would return. He hasn't hit any homers and has driven in just three runs, but it’s still... Read More

Travis d'Arnaud (CA, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Travis d’Arnaud has gotten off to a miserable start with an anemic .091 batting average going into Friday’s game, but it's still really early in the season. He's going to come around. People are getting way too impatient early on. Check out RotoBaller's... Read More

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/13/16

Welcome back to another full day of Daily Fantasy Baseball. We have a full slate today with tourneys starting at 1:10 ET. The majority of pitching options on the docket aren't No.1 ace material, which should lead to a fun day of offense. It's officially MLB season, and with that comes all sorts of fantasy... Read More

Cameron Rupp (CA, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Yahoo! ANALYSIS: Cameron Rupp can mash lefties and has a clear path to significant playing time in Philadelphia. He has 15 homer potential and is practically unowned. Check out RotoBaller's entire fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and sleepers list, updated daily!

Robinson Chirinos (CA, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 2% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Robinson Chirinos finally has the starting job after hitting 10 dingers in 273 PA last season. He could hit close to 20 bombs, but the average won’t be spectacular. Still, cheap power is cheap power. Check out RotoBaller's entire fantasy baseball waiver wire... Read More

Jason Castro (CA, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jason Castro’s power has fallen off in recent years, but he still has a decent swing. A spot in Houston’s lineup cannot go ignored in deeper leagues. Until Max Stassi is ready, Castro has a job behind the dish. Check out RotoBaller's entire... Read More

Nick Hundley (CA, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 19% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Nick Hundley’s 2015 wasn’t a total fluke. He has 15-homer power, his average could be a plus (but don’t expect .301 again) and he even steals a bag here and there. Owners with deeper rosters can platoon him with another catcher... Read More

J.T. Realmuto (CA, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 42% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: J.T. Realmuto can contribute in all five categories, but he just won’t excel in any. Getting 12 bombs and 10 stolen bases out of your catcher is a sneaky edge to have. Check out RotoBaller's entire fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups... Read More

Yasmani Grandal (CA, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yasmani Grandal’s first half numbers were incredible (14 HRs, .282 average), and then he took a pitch to the shoulder and was never the same. While his forearm isn’t 100% heading into this year, his swing should be okay and a... Read More

Max Petrie's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

Welcome to round two of our Bold Predictions segment. If anyone asks, Kyle bullied me into doing this. But in all seriousness, the best hitter on a team bats second, so I'm honored to be included. In this edition I'll be highlighting the hitters and pitchers I believe have the best chance to make crazy... Read More

Curt Casali (CA, TB) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~380 CURRENT ADP: 415 ANALYSIS: Curt Casali put together an intriguing campaign in a very limited 2015 showing. He didn’t have a powerful bat in the minors, yet he hit 10 home runs in just 113 plate appearances for the Rays last year. Tampa Bay brought in Hank Conger to join Casali... Read More

Caleb Joseph (CA, BAL) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~340 CURRENT ADP: 371 ANALYSIS: While Caleb Joseph is likely only going to be picked in deep leagues by owners who wantto handcuff Matt Wieters or are banking on Wieters getting hurt again, but Joseph's own bat has value. He hit 11 homers in 355 plate appearances last year while Wieters was... Read More