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Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 24): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?
Fantasy baseball managers continue to deal with starting pitching injuries down the stretch. Some of the more recent names to hit the injured list are Robbie Ray (hamstring) and Clayton Kershaw (toe). For those who need starting pitching reinforcements, streaming the right players could be key. Are Shane Baz, Javier Assad, Albert Suarez, Matthew Boyd, […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups
With a doubleheader between the Reds and Brewers in the mix, there will be 16 games played across baseball on Friday. There are a few early start times among them, so there will be 10 total games that make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/28/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Wednesday brings a loaded 16-game schedule in the majors. There are some early start times, which leaves eight games for the main evening slate on DraftKings and seven games for the main evening slate on FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/28/2024, with the slate […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoSneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 23): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?
There have been plenty of important starting pitchers who have landed on the injured list in the last couple of weeks. They include Tyler Glasnow (elbow), Hunter Greene (elbow), and Luis Gil (back). For those who need starting pitching reinforcements, streaming the right players could be key. Are Ryne Nelson, Cody Bradford, Frankie Montas, Zebby […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoTop 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 23
We received some good news on the injury front lately with Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ranger Suarez among some of the players who have recently returned. However, there are still plenty of big names who are on the shelf as we approach the stretch run. With September almost here, we are running out of time […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoTeam Defense (D/ST) Draft Targets and Fantasy Football Sleepers (2024)
We're in the thick of the fantasy football draft season, so it's time to start doing homework on the top fantasy defenses. The focus of most best ball drafts should be on the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions. However, with the defense/special teams position still required in many leagues, let’s give […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoFive Wide Receivers To Avoid In Fantasy Football Drafts (2024)
The wide receiver position is loaded with great options. There are currently eight wide receivers that have an ADP on Sleeper that would put them in the first round of 12-team leagues. CeeDee Lamb and Tyreek Hill are two of those wide receivers, and they both have an ADP inside the first four picks on […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoFantasy Football Running Backs To Target for 2024 Best Ball Drafts
Crafting best ball teams is a bit different than selecting a normal redraft squad. Rosters are usually much deeper in best ball formats and there is usually no roster management throughout the season. Draft your team, sit back, and relax as the system will put the players with the best stats each week into your […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/24) - Today's Top Lineups
There will be no shortage of action with 15 games on the schedule Friday. There will be 14 games included in the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel, with the matchup between the Pirates and Reds being the lone exclusion. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoBoom or Bust: Three Fantasy Football Player Predictions for Running Backs
The start of the NFL season is rapidly approaching. That means that we are in the heart of fantasy football draft season. We already have some preseason games in the books, which gives us some insight as to how teams might want to use certain players. The running back position can be tricky in fantasy. […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoFantasy Football Quarterbacks To Avoid in 2024 Drafts
As the days continue to tick off the calendar in August, we are approaching prime fantasy football draft season. We’ve already seen some injuries to noteworthy fantasy players, which can muddy the waters a bit. Everyone is looking for those sexy sleepers who can help be league winners. However, sometimes the players that you avoid […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/21/24) - Today's Top Lineups
There are several games with early start times on Wednesday. That will leave us with eight games that make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/21/2024, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks will […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoSneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 22): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?
As the calendar approaches September, fantasy managers continue to see star pitchers land on the injured list. Recently, both Tyler Glasnow (elbow) and Hunter Greene (elbow) went down with injuries. For those who need starting pitching reinforcements, streaming the right players could be key. Are JP Sears, Bowden Francis, Osvaldo Bido, Hayden Birdsong, and David […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoTop 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 22
There continues to be no shortage of injuries across baseball. We saw yet another star go down over the weekend when Austin Riley was hit by a pitch. On Monday the Braves announced that Riley will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured hand. With September approaching, we are running out of time for […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoBoom or Bust: Fantasy Football Tight Ends Value Picks for Best Ball Drafts
Crafting best ball teams is a bit different than selecting a normal redraft team. Rosters are usually much deeper in best ball formats and there is usually no roster management throughout the season. Draft your team and let it ride as the system will put the players with the best stats each week into your […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/24) - Today's Top Lineups
DraftKings and FanDuel are handling the schedule differently on Friday. The main evening slate on DraftKings will begin at 7:05 p.m. EDT and consist of eight games. The main evening slate on FanDuel will begin at 6:40 p.m. EDT and consist of 13 games. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoFantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds - Deep League Fishing For Marlins
It has been a disaster of a season for the Marlins, who entered Tuesday with the third-worst record in baseball. With no shot at the playoffs, they sold off many of their best players at the trade deadline. With so much talent leaving their roster, there isn’t a lot left to be excited about with […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/24) - Today's Top Lineups
There will be no shortage of action Wednesday with 15 games on the schedule. There are some early start times, but there are still 11 games that will make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/14/2024, with […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoSneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 21): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?
We’ve seen some star starting pitchers catch fire down the stretch, including Blake Snell and George Kirby. However, not every fantasy baseball manager is lucky enough to have one of them on their roster. For those who need starting pitching help, streaming the right players could be key. Are Spencer Arrighetti, Ryne Nelson, Nick Martinez, […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoFantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Jake McCarthy, Joey Bart
There are some big names that have been carrying fantasy rosters down the stretch. Bobby Witt Jr. has dominated for the Royals and should continue to thrive as fantasy managers look to bring home a championship. What should we do about other players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add them and try […]
Mike Barner 3 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups
There are 16 games on the schedule this Friday, but weather could have an impact in a few spots. Still, there should be plenty of options to consider for the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/9/2024, with the […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoFantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell Heading Into Fantasy Trade Deadlines
The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. We saw some significant names on the move as teams pushing for playoff spots tried to fortify their rosters. Fantasy managers have continued to wheel-and-deal since the deadline as many fantasy league trade deadlines have yet to pass. The deadline for many leagues is likely coming up […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoSneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 20): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?
Some valuable starting pitchers have hit the injured list recently, dealing a blow to their fantasy managers. Among them are Ranger Suarez (back) and Reynaldo Lopez (forearm). As managers look to replace injured starters, streaming the right players could be key. Are Jose Quintana, River Ryan, JP Sears, Jose Soriano, and David Peterson just viable […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/7/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Rain caused two postponements on Tuesday, leaving us with a couple of doubleheaders on Wednesday. Let’s focus on the seven games that will make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/7/2024, with the slate starting at 7:07 […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoFantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Wilyer Abreu, Michael Toglia
Aaron Judge is on a heater for the ages right now. His teammate Juan Soto is also locked in at the plate. Given their illustrious pasts, their current level of success isn’t exactly a huge surprise. What should we do about other players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add them and try […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoFive Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers For 2024 Superflex Leagues
Superflex fantasy football leagues lean heavily on the quarterback position. While it’s important to use a quarterback at your Superflex spot, it’s still important to hit on valuable wide receivers. There is no shortage of top-tier wide receivers. From CeeDee Lamb to Tyreek Hill to Justin Jefferson, there are several stellar options to build your […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoMLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/24) - Today's Top Lineups
After a quiet Thursday, baseball roars back with 15 games on the schedule Friday. There are 11 games that will make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel, leaving us with a bevy of options to choose from. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoFantasy Baseball Trade Targets - The Second Half Home Stretch
We saw a busy trade deadline in the majors this year. Some noteworthy fantasy options changed teams, including Jazz Chisholm Jr., Isaac Paredes, and Randy Arozarena. Another important date that is coming up is the fantasy baseball trade deadline in most leagues. For those looking to make a big splash down the stretch run, time […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoSneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 19): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?
It has been a busy trade deadline across the majors with a ton of players on the move. Turning our attention toward fantasy baseball, there are also some fantasy managers looking to add starting pitchers to their squad. As managers look to fortify their pitching staffs down the stretch, streaming the right players could be […]
Mike Barner 4 months agoFantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers - 2024 MLB Trade Deadline Fallout
Coming into Tuesday’s trade deadline, we had already seen some big names change teams. The Yankees landed Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Orioles bolstered their rotation by acquiring Zach Eflin, and the Cubs added to their lineup with Isaac Paredes. Tuesday saw a flurry of more moves, especially on the reliever front. While many of those […]
Mike Barner 4 months ago