Ronny Mauricio (SS, NYM) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It finally happened; the Mets called up Ronny Mauricio. The 22-year-old top-prospect has been a fixture in the "Prospect Watch" section of this column since May, but Francisco Lindor has blocked him at shortstop. Mauricio has been playing second base and left field […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

It's officially September, meaning it's also officially crunch time in fantasy baseball leagues. The finish line that once looked oh so far away is now rapidly approaching, and it's time to lock up that championship we've been chasing since March. Some leagues are already into the playoffs, others will start soon. Remember to always take […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23

This week, we'll flip our calendars to September and begin the sprint toward the finish line of the marathon that is the MLB's regular season. By now, you should know if your team has a realistic shot at a championship be it via the playoffs, or figuring out where to score points to finish as […]

Ezequiel Tovar (SS, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Ezequiel Tovar entered the season as the number-one prospect in the Colorado organization and his rookie season has been a wild ride. Tovar started the year ice cold but picked things up in a major way in June. He slumped again in […]

Masyn Winn (SS, STL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cardinals are officially in rebuild mode. This means we get a look at their top-ranked prospect Masyn Winn, who was called up on Thursday. Winn is a contact-oriented speedster; in Triple-A, he had 17 steals and scored 99 runs in 105 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

As the marathon known as baseball season hits the three-quarter mark, so too does fantasy baseball season; time to prepare for the home stretch. We can smell the finish line in roto leagues and the playoffs are right around the corner in leagues utilizing that method to crown a champion. Buckle up. Whatever format you […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Over the past few weeks, Zack Gelof has been in the "Deeper Leagues" section of this column. Given his roster rate remains this low, it's time we bump him up as the 23-year-old rookie has been on a tear to start his big-league […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

We've reached the dog days of summer and the playoff races are rounding into form -- both in the MLB and in fantasy leagues. Now is the time to find that impact player from waivers for the stretch run to help bring home a title. This week's edition features several young players who are already […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Gelof was called up on July 14 and immediately began mashing to begin his Major League career. In his first 17 Big League games, Gelof has five homers, five steals, and 20 runs-plus RBI while slugging a whopping .561. The 23-year-old is […]

Maikel Garcia (3B/SS, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Every year, a handful of players on bad teams post big finishes to the season simply because they are getting everyday at-bats. Maikel Garcia fits the bill this season as he's been sneaky-productive as the leadoff man in Kansas City.   Maikel […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pop quiz! Who led all second basemen in each of the three triple-slash (batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage) categories during the month of July? Given the fact his name is in bold above, you probably guessed Edouard Julien, and you'd […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

It's August, which means fantasy football fever is in the air. To avoid the risk of catching the bug, continue reading below. That's right, this time of year it's easy to lose focus, but we didn't play four months of fantasy baseball just to get distracted by a few NFL training camps. No, no. We've […]

Marco Luciano (SS, SF)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Let's keep things in the Bay Area and highlight San Francisco prospect Marco Luciano, who was promoted by the Giants last week. The promotion was aggressive - Luciano only played six games in Triple-A, and he's only 21 years old - but he […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Gelof hasn't gotten off to the flashiest start to his Major League career, but a look under the hood reveals why he was such a highly-regarded prospect. Thus far in the Bigs, Gelof has a 40-percent hard-hit rate, a 90.8 MPH average […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Speaking of hot hitters, there are few players more scorching-hot right now than Edouard Julien, who posted an absurd .804 slugging percentage in the month of July. He didn't have enough plate appearances to qualify for the official MLB leaderboard, but if […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

This week, we'll flip our calendars to August, which has plenty of ramifications in fantasy baseball. First and foremost, the trade deadline. Players will be swapping teams left and right, which can drastically change a player's value in fantasy. Heck, in AL-Only and NL-Only formats, some players can even become available when they weren't before. […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

They say baseball season is a marathon, but this season is flying by. We're rapidly approaching the trade deadline, which will surely shake things up amongst the buyers and sellers. These deals, of course, have a ripple effect in fantasy, as things like playing time, home ballpark, and lineup context all affect a player's fantasy […]

Zach Neto (SS, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Angels have been spiraling since Mike Trout (hand) landed on the IL, but one of the few bright spots has been the play of rookie Zach Neto (back), who carried a six-game hit streak into Saturday's action. Neto was a late […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: No baseball player is hotter than Edouard Julien this month, yet he remains widely available in fantasy. In July, Julien is batting .500 (18-for-36) with five home runs and a 1.550 OPS. Injuries and poor performance by other Twins infielders have freed […]

Ezequiel Tovar (SS, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One week ago, Ezequiel Tovar was over the 50-percent rostered threshold, and it seemed the 21-year-old budding star was on his way to helping several fantasy teams win championships. Alas, his roster rate is down to 40 percent, and it's baffling as […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The future is now in Oakland as the A's called up two of their top prospects in second baseman Zack Gelof and catcher Tyler Soderstrom. Given this is a middle infield column, let's focus on Gelof, who went 2-for-8 with two runs scored […]

Mauricio Dubon (2B/SS/OF, HOU) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mauricio Dubon isn't the most sexy name in fantasy, but he's done yeoman's work filling in as the leadoff hitter while Jose Altuve (oblique) remains on the injured list. Since the start of June, Dubon is batting .260 with a .415 slugging […]

Jordan Westburg (2B/3B/SS BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The loaded Orioles farm system keeps on producing quality fantasy options. The latest example; Jordan Westburg, who is slashing .295/.367/.455 with eight runs and six RBI through his first 12 Big League games. Not only are his surface numbers off to a good […]

CJ Abrams (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There hasn't been a lot to smile about with the Nationals this season, but those not paying attention to Washington baseball are missing out on CJ Abrams, who has been on a heater over the last couple of weeks. Since the calendar […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Wow, does it feel good to have baseball back in our lives. As fun as the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby can be, that week really brings fantasy baseball to a grinding halt. It's four days of opening fantasy apps, seeing "no game" next to all the players, then closing the app in disappointment. […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Folks, we've made it to the MLB All-Star Break. The players may be taking a rest, but there's no time for a break in the cutthroat world of the waiver wire. Your league is running waivers, so we're here grinding to provide the best advice possible. The games after the All-Star Game may be called […]

CJ Abrams (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Breakouts don't always happen instantaneously, just look at CJ Abrams. The former sixth-overall pick hasn't lived up to the hype thus far in the majors, but if we look under the hood, we find a very enticing skill set for fantasy. First […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2B/SS/OF NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Yankee offense has been going in reverse since losing Aaron Judge (toe) at the start of June. The exception to that trend is Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has been quite productive in that time despite all the struggles from his teammates. Isiah […]

Jordan Westburg (SS, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The endless chain of Oriole prospects to graduate to the Majors now includes Jordan Wesburg and the number-four prospect in Baltimore's loaded farm system has gotten off to a nice start in the Big Leagues. Through 10 games, the 24-year-old is slashing .314/.400/.457 […]

Ezequiel Tovar (SS, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Could this be it? Could this be the week Ezequiel Tovar finally cracks the 50% rostered threshold for the first time since April? It's getting old writing up the same player every week, but then again, he's still available in over half […]