Carl Crawford (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Carl Crawford enjoyed a nice semi-resurgence in 2013 hitting for average with some speed and runs. After a slow start in April, Crawford is now 15-for-his-last-36, raising his BA from .245 to .280, and he is hitting .396 with all three of his home runs in May and is […]

Junior Lake (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Mixed Leagues & NL Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Please don't get your hopes of fantasy baseball glory all wrapped up in Junior Lake. Often described as a guy with a better baseball name than actual baseball tools, this former platoon outfielder has managed to take respectable advantage of the playing time […]

A.J. Pollock (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is one of those sleepers who caught the fantasy world's attention this year with an uptick in power. If you missed out on him, you can still the get the player that is essentially the 2012-2013 version of Brantley off the waiver wire. That of course […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

Another fantasy week is in the books.  For owners fighting the injury big or looking for outfield help, here are five players to consider adding off the waiver wire, if available in your leagues.   Adam Eaton - (OF, CWS) - 57% Owned BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats The White Sox leadoff man has […]

George Springer (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: When George Springer was first called up he was added in tons of leagues...and then subsequently dropped after a brutal start with an average dipping into the .170's. Of late Springer is hitting more like we expected him to. In particular, in nine games since May 6th he is […]

Michael Saunders (OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: In 2012 Michael Saunders hit 19 HR and stole 21 bases making him at the very least, roster-worthy. Last year his numbers declined across the board and he was not relevant in just about any league. Saunders does not have extreme R/L splits either, meaning he has been relatively mediocre no matter […]

Marlon Byrd (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Marlon Byrd is one of those players that seems to go largely unnoticed in fantasy because, with the exception of 2013, he has never been an exciting player. Additonally he is now 36 years old. On the other hand Byrd is coming off a career year where he […]

Garrett Jones (1B / OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Garrett Jones is not a flashy exciting player with a lot of potential. We've seen the best that Jones can be in 2012 when he hit .274 with 27 HR and 86 RBI. Or perhaps in 2009 when he hit 21 HR in just 82 games. Either way, Garrett Jones […]

Rajai Davis (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Davis is off to a scorching start for Detroit this year. In years past, Davis' value has come strictly on the basepaths. While he is still a speed demon (11 steals in 13 attempts), he has been far from a one-trick pony up to this point. His slash line […]

Matt Joyce (OF / DH, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues Ownership: Yahoo - 28%, ESPN - 51% ANALYSIS: Matt Joyce is a veteran outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays that is off to a hot start in 2014, and should be considered off the waiver wire.  Joyce plays the corner OF spots as well as DH, all in a platoon situation.  […]

Marcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Although his offense has cooled off a bit and he hit for a lowly .217 BA last week, Marcell Ozuna is still batting over .300 for the season and remains on pace to score more than 80 runs and drive in over 70 runs. At just 23 years […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. (CF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: After Jackie Bradley Jr. initially lost the Center Field position battle to Grady Sizemore, the young Boston prospect has since been recalled, survived the activation of Shane Victorino from the DL, and has now been made the everyday CF. Owned in only 5% of Yahoo leagues, Bradley is hurt […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

  Hit the Waiver Wire for these Hot Week 5 Pickups The first month of the season is nearly in the books and fantasy owners everywhere are battling hard to stay atop the standings. The free agent market is slim this time of year and it can be tough to find quality additions on the […]

Corey Dickerson (OF, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL Only Leagues; Scout in Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: With Michael Cuddyer hitting the DL, Corey Dickerson will has a very good path to see steady playing time in the Colorado Rockies lineup.  He took that opportunity and ran with it on Monday night, going 3-for-4 with a HR, 2B, 2 RBI and even […]

Emerging Waiver Wire Sleepers: Three Studs to Target

As this young season continues to unfold, there are more and more unheralded players who are revealing themselves as worthy of being part of your fantasy lineup. Week after week, I’ll be here for your benefit, carefully dissecting the fantasy baseball waiver wire in order to present you with some players who are currently flying […]

Michael Brantley (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues Immediately ANALYSIS: Given that Michael Brantley is already 68% owned in Yahoo leagues, its a bit of a stretch to call him a waiver wire pickup. But he's still one of those non-brand name under the radar sleepers that should be owned in all leagues, and still isn't. If Brantley is still […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

Below are five outfielders that I believe are still underowned in fantasy baseball leagues. These outfielders can be considered as sleepers or pickups off the waiver wire, depending on your league size and depth, including AL-Only and NL-Only formats.   Outfield (OF) Waiver Wire for Fantasy Baseball   George Springer, HOU - 87% Owned BALLER MOVE: […]

Kelly Johnson (1B / 2B / 3B / OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues. ANALYSIS: Kelly Johnson is a jack of all trades for the Yankees this season and has position eligibility at 1B, 2B, 3B, and OF in Yahoo! Leagues. Johnson's early productivity makes him worthy of a roster spot in most (if not all) leagues. Through 47 AB for the Bombers […]

Dayan Viciedo (OF, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: A slash of .293/.348/.390 is top-notch. However, based on his past couple of seasons, the BA and OBP are not sustainable for Viciedo. If you are part of the 2 percent of Yahoo! Fantasy managers that already own the 25-year-old outfielder, go ahead and enjoy the average […]

Jason Kubel (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Jason Kubel is mashing right now. If you are in need of a fourth outfielder with third outfielder potential pickup Kubel NOW, as he is one of those sleepers that will be gone soon if he hasn’t been picked up in your league already. He has plus power, and even […]

Kelly Johnson (1B / 2B / 3B / OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Kelly Johnson has become the swiss army knife for the New York Yankees, and is one of those multi-position sleepers since he's eligible at 1B, 2B, 3B and OF in most fantasy baseball leagues. That alone provides value, and in real life the Yankees are fortunate to have him with recent […]

Cody Ross (OF, ARZ) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting, Add in NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Cody Ross is a nice guy to monitor in fantasy leagues right now because a lot of people have forgotten that he even exists, due to his early stint on the disabled list. But once he rejoins the Diamondbacks, he will have instant value because his starting outfield […]

Will Venable (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper League, All NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Will Venable is a very underrated fantasy baseball contributor, and at this point is one of our sleepers for waiver wire pickups in deeper leagues. He can be a solid contributor while one of your starters is hurt or not playing, and can be a nice […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

Outfielders are a vital position on every fantasy roster. It is important to keep an eye out for impact players to add off of the waiver wire, particularly when dealing with serious injuries like the recent one to Josh Hamilton. Here are five outfielders worth a closer look, especially for those of you still hanging […]

Eric Young Jr. (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Young was off to a slow start at the plate, slashing a measly .154/.233/.192 through his first 30 plate appearances before Thursday night.  At Turner Field, Young went 4-for-5 with 4 Runs score and 3 SB - for a player like him this is the equivalent of a […]

Michael Morse (1B / OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Just because he disappeared off the face of the fantasy baseball earth last year, Michael Morse is still a guy that has a .281 career batting average and hit .303 with 31 HR, 95 RBI and 53 Runs three years ago. Currently owned in 19% of Yahoo leagues, Morse is eligible […]

Dustin Ackley (2B / OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: After having a great spring, where he hit .381, 2 HR, 16 RBI and 11 Runs in 68 ABs, Dustin Ackley is now off to a hot start to the 2014 MLB season. Today he hit a HR with 2 RBI and 1 Run, and is now hitting a healthy .313/.389/.500 […]

Marlon Byrd (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Journeyman outfielder Marlon Byrd is coming off his best season since 2007.  Playing for the Mets and Pirates last year, Byrd managed to hit 24 HR and drive in 88 runs.  He is off to a hot 2014 with 5 hits in his first 13 AB’s (.385 AVG) including a […]

Emilio Bonifacio - (2B/OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: The lone bright spot for the Chicago Cubs offense on opening day was Emilio Bonifacio. The leadoff hitter went 4 for 5 with a stolen base. In 2011, Bonifacio hit .296 with 78 R, 5 HR, 36 RBI, and 40 SB - all career highs. Those numbers have all […]

George Springer: Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

  Who is George Springer? I don't think there's a more controversial prospect in the minor leagues than the Astros' George Springer. One one hand the immense talent he has is plain to see. He batted .303 in 135 games last season between AA and AAA, in the process hitting 37 home runs and stealing 45 […]