Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Called up Thursday, 7/25 ANALYSIS: Infielder Connor Norby is back up with the Baltimore Orioles, replacing Jorge Mateo who was just placed on the IL. This is Norby's second stint with Baltimore after he spent a little over a week with the club back in early June. […]

River Ryan - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Called up one week ago ANALYSIS: Dodgers rookie starting pitcher River Ryan pitched well enough in his Major League debut to earn at least one more turn in the rotation. The 25-year-old right-hander was effective in five and one-third innings against the Giants, holding them scoreless while […]

When Will Royce Lewis Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

There hasn't been a hitter in Major League Baseball who has been as productive at the plate per plate appearance this season as Royce Lewis. The only problem is that Lewis simply hasn't been able to stay healthy and on the field for the Twins this season. The dynamic young infielder, who enjoyed a breakout […]

The New Fantasy Baseball Strikeout Kings: Which Pitchers Are The Real Deal?

Strikeouts are some of my favorite parts of baseball. While some might view the home run as the most exciting outcome of an at-bat, there's nothing I enjoy more than watching a hitter go down swinging. I do daily strikeout projections for DFS and sports betting, so I am constantly looking at all the statistics […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 18 (July 22 - July 28)

The offenses are finally picking up steam here as the weather gets hot across the country. And some bad teams (yes, we are talking about you, Oakland) are pounding out big run totals, leaving us with plenty of solid streaming options for the upcoming week. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will […]

NFL Preseason Betting Picks - 2024 Team Win Totals

As we close in on August, the NFL is collectively taking over the consciousness (and maybe unconsciousness) of sports fans everywhere. The NFL is the most highly covered league in professional sports and while I happen to cover all three of the NFL, MLB, and NBA - I made some time during the MLB All-Star […]

When Will Kodai Senga Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Don't look now, but the New York Mets are only one game out of the National League Wild Card race as the second half of the season begins. Without their ace pitcher for the first of the season, many people left the Mets for dead, but they're playing some pretty good baseball right now and […]

Brooks Baldwin - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Friday, July 19 ANALYSIS: The basement-dwelling White Sox have called up infielder Brooks Baldwin from Triple-A and started him at second base last night in their first game back from the All-Star Break. Baldwin played second base and went 1-3 at the plate on Friday night. He's […]

Should I Stash Matt McLain In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Outlook (Week 17)

The Cincinnati Reds have suffered through many injuries to key players this season, but they might have missed Matt McLain more than any other player. McLain had a breakout campaign in 2023 and was expected to be a core piece of this young Cincy offense this season. However, he's missed the entire season so far […]

Should I Stash Deyvison De Los Santos In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)

One name that fantasy baseball players are becoming more familiar with by the day is Deyvison De Los Santos. At just 21 years old, De Los Santos is making a name for himself with his play in the minor leagues. He was dominating Double-A for the first two months of the season and is continuing […]

Should I Stash Jeffrey Springs In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Outlook (Week 17)

Robbie Ray isn't the only veteran lefty who is nearing a return to his team's rotation soon. Jeffrey Springs is also on the verge of returning to Tampa Bay's rotation as he's been building up his pitch count in the minor leagues and pitching effectively. But how soon can we expect to see Springs in […]

When Will Kyle Tucker Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Those who drafted Tucker in the first round of their fantasy baseball drafts this Spring have to be frustrated with how long it's taking him to recover from what seemed like a minor injury. Tucker is one of the few five-tool players who can contribute in every offensive category and was having a solid season […]

When Will Robbie Ray Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The San Francisco Giants are getting very close to having an excellent staff of veteran starting pitchers finally assembled for the first time. Both Robbie Ray and Alex Cobb are inching closer to returning from major injuries to join a pitching staff with Logan Webb and Blake Snell on it. Cobb and Webb have been […]

They Made How Much? Five Worst MLB Contracts of All Time

It happens to franchises in all major sports. Teams give out huge contracts to players and expect a major return on their investment. But whether it's due to injuries or just poor performance, many athletes fail to live up to the expectations placed upon them after signing enormous deals. We've seen this happen quite often […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/16/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

It's the fifth night of NBA Summer League action in Vegas and DraftKings has three separate slates if you are gutsy enough to play all three today. However, I'll be focusing 8:00 evening slate when it comes to this article. Plenty of names have made an impact during Summer League, and some of them are […]

When Is Kyle Manzardo Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)

The Cleveland Guardians continue to be among the best teams in baseball as we approach the All-Star break. What's been most impressive about their season so far is that they've been so successful without bringing in big-name free agents or spending a lot of money. Most of the players on their team are homegrown from […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 17 (July 19 - July 21)

Whether your league combines the week before and after the All-Star break or counts them separately, I'm here to help recommend some bats who can give you a boost in that first series after the break. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups that can be considered […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Infielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

The league has not seen such talent in middle infield as we have in 2024 in a long time! Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and Elly De La Cruz are all young players who are posting some massive stats, while Jose Ramirez, Rafael Devers, and Bryce Harper are reliable veterans who are doing what they've done […]

Should I Stash Junior Caminero In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)

The No. 3 overall prospect in MLB is back in action. After missing over a month due to injury, Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero has begun his rehab assignment and thus has resumed his path to the major leagues. But how soon can we expect to see Caminero in a Rays uniform and will […]

Should I Stash Coby Mayo In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)

The Baltimore Orioles have one of the best records in all of MLB as we head into the All-Star break. And they still have yet to use one of their best hitting prospects this season, as third baseman Coby Mayo remains at Triple-A Norfolk for the time being. How soon can we expect to see […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Outfielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

When it comes to the player ratings for hitters this season, it's been the infielders who reign supreme, claiming seven of the top ten spots. Two of the top ten outfielders are from the same team, and it shouldn't take you more than one guess to figure out who that duo is! It's time to […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

If you managed to avoid Matt Olson, Julio Rodriguez, and Fernando Tatis Jr. with your first-round pick in your fantasy baseball league, then you're likely in pretty good shape as the rest of the top hitters that were taken early have produced as predicted (or better) If Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, or Corey Seager could […]

Rece Hinds - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arguably no prospect has made a bigger splash upon their arrival to the big leagues this season than Cincinnati Reds outfielder Rece Hinds. The @Reds' Rece Hinds over his first 5 days in the majors: 9 hits, 7 XBH, 3 HR, 2 […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 16

Some teams are barrelling into the All-Star Break on a roll, while others are limping into next week's days off with the hope that some rest can revitalize their team as they gear up for the second half of what is a grueling 162-game season. Remember, when I do my rankings, I factor in past […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League starts in earnest today with the first night of action in Las Vegas. The California Classic and Salt Lake City tournaments were just the beginning and only a handful of teams participated, but we will get to see the rest of the league in action in Vegas over the next 10 […]

Should I Stash Dylan Crews In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)

The Nationals took Dylan Crews with the second overall pick in last year's draft and a lot of people thought they got a steal as the Pirates passed up Crews for his LSU teammate Paul Skenes. Well, we know that Skenes was certainly the right pick so far as he's been dominant in the majors, […]

Should I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)

As we head into the All-Star Break, the Miami Marlins still sit near the bottom of the MLB standings with the second-fewest wins in all of baseball. Miami's rotation has been wrecked by injuries, leaving Edward Cabrera and Trevor Rogers as the only remaining starters left from the Opening Day rotation - and Cabrera missed […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 16 (July 8 - July 14)

Week 16 is the final week before the All-Star break! Some leagues will add Weeks 16 and 17 together into one long week, while others keep them separate. Either way, my job remains the same - to deliver some hitters who can contribute valuable production for your fantasy teams! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver […]

Parker Meadows - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Formats CALL-UP ETA: Just Called Up This Week ANALYSIS: Desperate to improve their offense and dealing with an injury to Kerry Carpenter, the Tigers have activated rookie outfielder Parker Meadows. Meadows started the season with the Tigers but was demoted to Triple-A back in early May after only hitting .100 […]

Jackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late August/September ANALYSIS: The next prospect to make a Paul Skenes-type impact upon his arrival in the major leagues is Detroit Tigers youngster Jackson Jobe. Jobe is just 21 but is already on the fast track to the major leagues as he's been dominant at each stop in […]