DJ LeMahieu (1B/2B/3B, NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: DJ LeMahieu and the rest of the Yankees' offense have severely underperformed this season. Sure, they've been without Aaron Judge since the beginning of June, but guys like LeMahieu need to be better. Luckily, the veteran seems to be on the upswing. […]

Geraldo Perdomo (2B/SS/3B, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks have cooled off somewhat after a mostly dominant first half, as they've seen themselves fall out of first place in the NL West. Geraldo Perdomo looking more like his 2022 self at the plate, has played a part in that, but […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 17 (2023)

Major League Baseball's second half is here -- a time that many consider when the season "truly begins." The second half of the season brings renewed energy, fierce competition, and tantalizing storylines that capture the hearts of fans across the nation. With the first half of the season serving as a stage for teams to […]

2023 Rookie Hitter Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Outlooks for Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Josh Jung, Jordan Walker, more

Major League Baseball fans and fantasy owners alike have had the pleasure of seeing some extremely talented rookie hitters either make their debuts this season or continue to make their mark on the league after being called up late last year. While some rookies have achieved more at the plate than others, that does not […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

The MLB All-Star break is here, which means the all-important second half is nearly upon us, and so is Week 16 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups. Considering how tight some of these divisions and Wild Card races are, the second half is going to be must-see TV for baseball fans. Not […]

Maikel Garcia (3B/SS, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: To say the Royals have been bad this year would be an understatement. They're dead last in a division in which no team is above .500, lost their first baseman/DH Vinnie Pasquantino for the remainder of the season, just traded Aroldis Chapman […]

Luke Raley (1B/OF, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: What has made Tampa Bay such a threat this year is that their lineup is talented from top to bottom, and each player has had their own individual hot streak where they are nearly unstoppable. The latest Ray to do so is Luke […]

1B and 3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15 (2023)

Happy July, and welcome to Week 15 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups! This week's edition features all-new names for you to contemplate adding to your fantasy lineups. How exciting! Among these options are rookies and veterans – all of whom can perhaps add a bit of a spark to your team as […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Reds' 12-game win streak may have been snapped by the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, but Cincinnati is still atop their division and just added 39-year-old veteran Joey Votto back to their lineup. Votto returned on June 19 in the midst of the […]

Lamonte Wade Jr. (1B/OF, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, he's back. The Giants are 9-1 in their last 10 games, and LaMonte Wade Jr. has been a big part of that. He's batted .321/.443/.482 across his last 15 games, with a home run, 10 RBI, and 13 walks. Overall, he's […]

Royce Lewis (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Royce Lewis, the former first-overall pick, has had a productive month at the plate for Minnesota, slashing .309/.329/.456 with three home runs and nine RBI during June. The Twins, however, are 10-12 this month and have a thin lead in the AL […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14 (2023)

Week 14 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups is upon us. It's been an eventful week in the baseball world with just a little under a few weeks until the All-Star break. The Reds extended their historic winning streak to 12 games, their rookie third baseman hit for the cycle just 15 […]

Spencer Torkelson (1B, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The former No. 1 overall pick, Spencer Torkelson, is again beginning to heat up for the lowly Tigers. After slashing just .228/.323/.456 in his previous 15 games, he's since slugged .643 and reached base at a .406 clip, blasting two homers and collecting […]

Geraldo Perdomo (2B/SS/3B, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Geraldo Perdomo has taken a huge step forward for Arizona this season, and it's helped them to reach first place in the NL West, where they possess a healthy 3.5-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 13 games in June, Perdomo […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 1B and 3B Pickups For Week 13 (2023)

Welcome to Week 13 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups! You know what they say about no. 13...no, it's not unlucky, especially with these players! It's hard to believe that we're less than a month away from the All-Star Break, which will be quickly followed up by the trade deadline on August […]

Jake Burger (3B, CWS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although the White Sox have begun to climb themselves out of the early hole they've dug themselves in, Jake Burger has been a lone bright spot in an otherwise mediocre season for Chicago. Burger, a former first-round pick, has displayed immense power at […]

Nolan Jones (1B/OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nolan Jones has always been intriguing. Drafted out of high school in 2016, the lefty bat has shown some promise at the big league level. The Langhorne, Pennsylvania native debuted with Cleveland, the team that selected him 55th overall in 2022. The Guardians […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

As we enter the second week of June, each MLB division has begun to take shape with clear frontrunners. It's still not too late to turn it around for certain clubs, and that includes your fantasy team! Consider adding the players mentioned below to get a boost in the standings this week. Here are some […]

Willi Castro (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Not only is Minnesota Twins infielder Willi Castro slashing .320/.357/.560 over the last seven games, but he's also collected two home runs, four RBI, and four stolen bases, as well as an anticlimactic walk-off sacrifice fly (as seen below).   𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙊𝙁𝙁!!! 🗣🗣🗣 […]

Ha-Seong Kim (2B/3B/SS, SD) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're lacking in the stolen base category, San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim has collected four over his last four attempts while boasting a .375/.560/.500 slash line across his last seven games.   Ump Cam Homer for Ha-Seong Kimpic.twitter.com/haZioQxRMY — Talkin’ Baseball […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11

Welcome to June, RotoBallers! By now, the MLB season has begun to take shape with clear frontrunners in each division, but it's still not too late to turn it around for certain clubs, and that includes your fantasy team! Consider adding the players mentioned below to get a boost in the standings this week. If […]

Owen Miller (1B/2B/3B, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week, I placed Owen Miller (forearm) under the "Deeper Waiver Wire Options to Consider" category when he was just 5% rostered. A week later, the Brewers infielder is now 43% rostered after having another solid week at the plate for Milwaukee. As […]

Spencer Steer (3B/OF, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Spencer Steer is another name I've featured on this list before. Well, the 25-year-old is hot again, this time hitting an impressive .424/.424/.667 with a home run and seven RBI across his last seven games.   Spencer Steer - Cincinnati Reds (7) […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome back to another edition of first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups! We've already reached Week 10 for the season, but have yet to reach a shortage of hot hitters who can fulfill needs at the corners. If you've kept up with this column all season long, then some of the names in the article […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

Welcome back to another edition of first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups! We've already reached Week 9 for the season, but have yet to reach a shortage of hot hitters who can fulfill needs at the corners. The hitters mentioned below have had fantastic showings during the month of May, and don't seem to be […]

Brian Anderson (3B/OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Like Geraldo Perdomo, Brian Anderson has also logged two homers in his last four games, along with four RBI and four walks in his last seven. Overall, he has seven long balls on the year, 24 RBI, and 19 walks. His .753 OPS […]

Geraldo Perdomo (SS/3B, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Geraldo Perdomo began to cool off after a hot start to the 2023 campaign but has swatted two home runs in his last four games, hopefully, a sign of better things to come as May nears its end. Overall, the 23-year-old is […]

Alex Kirilloff (1B/OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alex Kirilloff made his season debut on May 6 and has gotten off to a hot start. Across 22 plate appearances, he's batting .438 alongside an insane 1.466 OPS.   Alex Kirilloff x2 🔥🔥 I love him#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/CSnuD5TiWw — Twins Talk (@LetsTalk_Twins) […]

Nick Pratto (1B/OF, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Pratto, the former first-round draft pick, has been one of the few bright spots for the last-place Royals. The 24-year-old did a bit of back-and-forth between Triple-A and the major league club in April, but based on his recent performance, it […]

Analyzing Pitching Debuts for Fantasy Baseball - Eury Perez, James Paxton, Ranger Suarez, Luis Ortiz

James Paxton... remember him? Yes, he still exists! The southpaw recently made his Red Sox debut nearly two years after inking a deal with the team. We'll take a closer look at his outing and what to expect from him this year. We'll also be examining Ranger Suarez's 2023 debut against the Rockies at Coors […]