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Jesus Sanchez (OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jesus Sanchez has been featured several times in this article over the past couple of months. He's routinely underperformed his advanced metrics, but he's catching fire again lately. Sanchez has hit safely in eight of his past nine starts, recording three multi-hit […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoLars Nootbaar (OF, STL)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Lars Nootbaar encountered a bit of a rough patch but has picked things up again lately. He's now hit safely in eight consecutive contests and has recorded a base hit in 10 of 11 appearances since July began. Overall, Nootbaar sports a […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMickey Moniak (OF, LAA)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mickey Moniak's first-half role with the Angels came with the caveat of uncertain playing time. Moniak is an everyday player with Trout, Adell, and several other Angels on the injured list. He's even drawing starts against southpaws at this point because he's […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoNolan Jones (1B/OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: A revelation for the Rockies, Nolan Jones continues to rake since his late-May call-up. He's slashing .293/.379/.504 with six home runs and five doubles over 38 games this season. Jones has established himself as a middle-of-the-order fixture in Colorado's lineup, and it's unlikely […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoTommy Pham (OF, NYM)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tommy Pham's ownership has failed to maintain a consistent trajectory. After being one of the trendier fantasy pickups of early July, his ownership has once again tumbled over the All-Star break. It appears people aren't keen to commit to the 35-year-old when […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 17
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 17 -- July 17 through July 23. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball. As […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 10-game matinee mix on […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/15/23)
It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoCole Young Promoted To High-A Everett
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Cole Young was promoted to High-A Everett on Friday. The 2022 first-round draft pick posted a .267/.396/.429 slash line with five home runs and 17 stolen bases across 78 appearances with Single-A Modesto. Young is the No. 57 prospect in baseball and the second-ranked prospect in the Mariners system, per MLB […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoBrayan Rocchio Extends Hitting Streak To Nine Games
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Brayan Rocchio hit safely again on Sunday, securing a nine-game hitting streak heading into the All-Star break. The switch-hitter is now slashing .289/.381/.414 through 76 games with Triple-A Columbus this season. Rocchio's 50-grade power has not been fully realized at the Triple-A level, going yard just twice thus far this season […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoMatt Vierling (3B/OF, DET)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Vierling has been a rare bright spot in a largely disappointing Detroit Tigers offense. He carries a strong .284/.346/.427 slash line with seven home runs and a 118 wRC+. It's been a breakout campaign for the 26-year-old, and the Tigers have rewarded […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 16
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 16 -- July 10 through July 16. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball. As […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoTommy Pham (OF, NYM)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tommy Pham's bat has come alive over the past few weeks, hitting safely in 18 of his last 21 contests, including eight multi-hit efforts in that span. He was ice-cold over the season's first two months but caught fire in June, posting a […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoColton Cowser (OF, BAL)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Colton Cowser was called up earlier this week, and his fantasy ownership has already taken off. The heralded rookie is the second-ranked prospect in the Orioles' deep system and the 14th overall prospect in baseball. Cowser possesses a 55-grade hit tool, 55-grade […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJo Adell (OF, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jo Adell (oblique) has been teasing fantasy managers all season long, and the injury to Mike Trout appears to have finally opened up a spot for him on the Angels' major-league roster. However, Adell exited Saturday's game early with left oblique discomfort. […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoRyan O'Hearn (1B/OF, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Orioles' rotation of hitters is getting crowded, and the approaching return of Ryan Mountcastle won't help matters. Still, Ryan O'Hearn continues to rake. He's slashing .307/.353/.526 with seven home runs and a 143 wRC+ across 45 games this season. Despite the wealth […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoMickey Moniak (OF, LAA)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mickey Moniak continues to mash when given the opportunity. Through 37 games, he's slashing .310/.341/.651 with 10 home runs and a 168 wRC+. Playing time has been uncertain since Moniak was called up earlier this season, and he's largely served as a […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJarren Duran (OF, BOS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jarren Duran is another player whose stock has taken a noticeable bump lately. He's hit safely in six consecutive starts, including a five-hit, four-double performance against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Duran is slashing a fantastic .319/.365/.520 with a 131 wRC+ for […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/9/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 10-game matinee mix. The […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/8/23)
It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoCole Young Launches Fifth Home Run
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Cole Young produced his fifth home run of the campaign on Wednesday. The 2022 first-round draft pick is now slashing .269/.402/.431 with 16 stolen bases through 75 games in Single-A Modesto this season, building off the .960 OPS he posted in 10 appearances with Modesto last season. At only 19 years […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/5/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With only a couple of day games today, we're left […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With only a couple of day games today, we're left […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoOwen Murphy Strikes Out 12 In Most Recent Outing
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Owen Murphy struck out 12 batters, surrendering one run over 5 2/3 innings pitched during his most recent appearance for Low-A Augusta. The 2022 first-round draft pick has struggled early on in his professional career, posting a 4.65 ERA through 11 starts this season, though his 29.4% strikeout rate is certainly […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJackson Holliday Makes First Professional Start At Third Base
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday made his professional debut at third base during his most recent outing for High-A Aberdeen. Learning the new position may forge a clearer path to the big leagues, considering that Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg crowd Baltimore's present and future infield slots. Holliday continues to excel in his first […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoNick Pratto (1B/OF, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Pratto has been featured here frequently. The fact remains he's a consistent fantasy contributor that's more available than he rightfully should be. Pratto continues to operate as the Royals' leadoff hitter and carries a respectable .271/.356/.425 slash line with five home […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJose Siri (OF, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jose Siri is having a breakout season with the long ball. Through 47 games, he's already accrued a career-high 13 home runs. That's more than his 2021 and 2022 campaigns combined. Overall, Siri sports a respectable .234/.289/.532 slash line alongside a .305 […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoAdam Duvall (OF, BOS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Duvall was recently activated from the injured list following a two-month absence. Through 22 games, he's slashing .269/.360/.577 with five home runs and a .324 ISO. His batting average may dip further, but Duvall is an accomplished power hitter. He's struggled […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 14
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 14 -- June 26 through July 2. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball. As […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoHenry Davis (C/OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Henry Davis is one of the hottest waiver wire adds right now. The 2021 first-overall draft pick ascended the minor leagues quickly and was called up for his first shot at the big leagues earlier this week. Through his first six games, […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years ago