Jason Castro (C, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in Two-Catcher leagues Owned in: 13% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: When first glancing at Jason Castro's .397 SLG and 33.6% strikeout rate, he would appear downright un-ownable. However, when seeing that Castro has an isolated power figure of .182 and a walk percentage of 17.1% that produces his solid .349 OBP, Castro […]

Sam Dyson (RP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 66% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Is there any reason we should be surprised that Sam Dyson is mowing through batters in Texas? At the moment for the Rangers he has a 2.16 ERA, 0.960 WHIP, 2.91 FIP, is allowing just 0.4 HR/9, and just 2.2 BB/9. Last […]

Trayce Thompson (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 14% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: As his brother Klay is currently on his way to the NBA Finals with the Warriors, Trayce Thompson is making a nice splash in his own right for the Dodgers in 2016. In just 106 AB so far Thompson has seven HR and […]

Will Harris (RP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 19% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: In a slightly unheralded setup role, Will Harris has been dominating. He boasts a 0.38 ERA, 0.761 WHIP, 1.42 FIP, 9.9 K/9, 1.5 BB/9, and zero (!) home runs allowed in his 23.2 IP in 2016. Despite his truly jaw-dropping numbers, Harris also has […]

Dan Straily (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Since finishing fourth in AL Rookie of the Year voting with the A's in 2013, Dan Straily has been a bit of a journeyman, bouncing around to Chicago and Houston for a year each without finding much success. He has unexpectedly […]

MLB Starting Pitcher Depth Charts for Fantasy Baseball: Week 9

To see our tiered staff rankings for starting pitchers, head over to our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard. You can easily filter and export all sorts of rankings and tiers - mixed leagues, points leagues, top prospects, and more! Starting pitchers get you 40% of the key stats in 5x5 leagues, and are sometimes even more important in H2H and points […]

Ketel Marte (SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 26% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: It isn't ideal that 22 year old Ketel Marte is walking less and striking out more, but at least he still has a .276 BA and has stolen five bases in 156 AB. His OBP of .307 has also been serviceable. […]

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

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 49% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: While Joe Panik may have cooled down a bit from his hot start to the season, he is still slugging .437 with five HR and three SB on the season. Panik is striking out more often this year, but he is walking […]

Marcus Semien (SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 43% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Last season, Marcus Semien's value came in his 15 HR and 11 SB in 556 Oakland AB, resulting in his 2015 power/speed figure of 12.7. This season in just 149 AB, Semien already has 10 HR and has stolen two bases. This […]

Evan Gattis (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 47% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Here are some fun facts about Evan Gattis: Coming into 2016 he has had three straight seasons of 21 HR or more, three straight seasons of slugging .463 or greater, and three straight seasons of isolated power figures of .217 or […]

Christian Bethancourt (C, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in Two-Catcher leagues Owned in: 1% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: So far this season Christian Bethancourt has just 52 AB and has a .250 BA with a mere .259 OBP. So what gives him any value at all? He has hit four HR in those 52 AB and has a SLG% of […]

Mallex Smith (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 7% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: It is very hard to score runs or knock runs in when you are suiting up for the Atlanta Braves. However, that is not what Mallex Smith is for. In 103 AB this year, Smith has had just 27 stolen base […]

Brandon Guyer (OF, TBR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 6% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: The Rays have been hitting for major power in 2016 and Brandon Guyer has gotten in on the game in a big way. Guyer currently has a slash line of .327/.410/.564 and has hit five HR and stolen one base in […]

Joaquin Benoit (RP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Joaquin Benoit only recently came off of the disabled list, which is why he has pitched just seven innings. In that time Benoit has accumulated a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and is allowing just 3.9 H/9. Benoit is currently walking 7.7/9 […]

Brandon Drury (OF/3B, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 46% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Brandon Drury is one of the top unexpected explosions so far in 2016. With a slash line of .306/.335/.531 and seven HR, it shouldn't however be surprising that his ownership percentage has skyrocketed so quickly. Drury has actually been striking out more and […]

Will Harris (RP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 18% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Will Harris has gone under-appreciated for a long time. How could he improve on last season's figures of a 1.90 ERA, 0.901 WHIP, and just 2.8 BB/9? Try his start to the 2016 season in which he has a 0.46 ERA, […]

Adam Conley (SP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 10+ team leagues Owned in: 36% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: In nine starts so far this season Adam Conley has a 4.15 ERA, a 3.56 FIP, and a 1.43 WHIP. His isolated performance shows better than his actual ERA because Conley has increased his strikeout volume this season to 8.5 K/9 and […]

Tony Cingrani (RP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: It is a well known fact that the Cincinnati bullpen is pretty much the worst relief system in the MLB. It may also be well known that the Reds named Tony Cingrani the official closer. That may not mean much in […]

MLB Starting Pitcher Depth Charts for Fantasy Baseball: Week 8

To see our tiered staff rankings for starting pitchers, head over to our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard. You can easily filter and export all sorts of rankings and tiers - mixed leagues, points leagues, top prospects, and more! Starting pitchers get you 40% of the key stats in 5x5 leagues, and are sometimes even more important in H2H and points […]

Steven Souza (OF, TBR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 54% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: So far with the Rays this season, Steven Souza has a slash line of .270/.326/.525 with eight HR, and one SB. While his power/speed prowess of last year's 16-12 total may not be emerging, Souza is more than making up for that difference […]

Chris Owings (2B/SS/OF, ARZ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: First and foremost, when a player is eligible at three different positions including two shallow infield positions, it adds significant value, and that is clear in the case of Chris Owings. With a .284 AVG, .336 OBP, and six stolen bases […]

Yasmani Grandal (C, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 38% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: With a current slash line of .210/.301/.395, Yasmani Grandal's statistics don't exactly scream "must-own". Grandal has been in a bit of a slump in the month of May by batting just .108, but his BABIP was .083. That is a figure we […]

Khris Davis (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 43% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Khris Davis recently hit three HR including a walk-off Grand Slam against the Rangers. So in addition to everything we are about to discuss, there is that little nugget. Before that performance, Davis had a poor BA and OBP of .214 and […]

Nick Markakis (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 19% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Hard to believe an Atlanta Brave is drawing any notice for good work at the plate this season, but Nick Markakis qualifies. Markakis always makes his living with a good overall slash line and the potential for double digit HR figures. […]

John Jaso (1B/OF, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 7% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: John Jaso is quite appealing in terms of BA and OBP, with his current figures sitting at .279 and .350 this season. Jaso has had very average power hitting, but his consistency and precision at the plate has been hard to […]

Brandon Moss (1B, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 25% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: If you are one of the owners that has already taken a chance on Brandon Moss, chances are you aren't turned off by his .222 AVG, .316 OBP, or his 30.1% strikeout rate. What is most important? Moss is currently slugging […]

Jake Lamb (3B, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 21% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Jake Lamb has been a hot add this season to say the least. In 131 AB this year Lamb has five home runs, two stolen bases, and a slash line of .275/.364/.519, and has 21 RBI this season which is tied […]

Byung-ho Park (1B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 48% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: So far in 2016, Byung-ho Park has more than met the Twins' high expectations for him by hitting nine home runs, stealing one base, and producing a fantastic slash line of .257/.342/.581. Park has a phenomenal isolated power number of .324 that […]

Adam Duvall (OF, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: After coming to Cincinnati in a swap for Mike Leake (good call Cincy), Adam Duvall has made the Reds very optimistic in their return on investment. In just 169 AB total with the Reds this season and last, Duvall has already hit […]

Chase Utley (2B, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 7% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: For a guy who had a slash line of .212/.286/.343 all of last year, it is a bit of a shock that Chase Utley has been able to turn his work at the plate around especially while sporting the George Clooney […]