Top Waiver Wire Pickups at Third Base (3B) & First Base (1B)

The 2014 MLB season is still relatively young, and while there is always plenty of action on the waiver wire in the early weeks, it’s not too late to find a quality pickup or two. This is especially true at the corner infield spots where both young players and veterans that didn’t have a lot […]

Matt Dominguez (3B, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Dominguez is one of those low risk / high reward waiver wire sleepers for you to consider if you're looking for some cheap power. Over the last 7 days, the young Houston 3B slugger has put up a respectable .292 BA to go along with 2 HR, 5 RBIs […]

Marcus Semien (3B / 2B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: The White Sox have certainly had their share of injured infielders this year. With Jeff Keppinger, Gordon Beckham, and Conor Gillaspie all spending time on the disabled list this season, Marcus Semien has been the beneficiary of plenty of playing time. For a player who would most likely be […]

Mike Moustakas (3B, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: How is Mike Moustakas only owned in 25% of Yahoo leagues? We understand that he got off to a very slow start this year, but he is one of those post-hype sleepers that should be added off the waiver wire now. Today he went yard again, hitting his second HR […]

Kevin Kouzmanoff (3B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Kouzmanoff got his chance at third base when starter Adrian Beltre went on the DL, and he has made the most of the opportunity: 2 HR, 10 RBIs, 8 Runs and a .361 BA in only 13 games. This makes him an interesting waiver wire name to […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Third Base (3B) & First Base (1B)

  Top Pickups at 1B and 3B for Week 4 The 2014 MLB season is almost a month old, but it is still not too late to find help on the waiver wire. If you're looking for help at the corner infield spots, you are particularly fortunate, because injuries and even an early trade have […]

Conor Gillaspie (3B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: After an up-and-down 2013 season, Conor Gillaspie is showing consistency in his second year with the White Sox. The 26 year-old infielder has at least one hit in 16 out of  17 games played this season. Though he has yet to hit a home run or steal a […]

Mark Reynolds (1B / 3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues; Add for Cheap Power ANALYSIS: Mark Reynolds is one of those post-hype sleepers on the waiver wire, a forgotten player who used to hit tons of HRs for fantasy owners in previous years, and is now heating up on a new MLB team. He still has massive power, to go along with […]

Kelly Johnson (1B / 2B / 3B / OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues. ANALYSIS: Kelly Johnson is a jack of all trades for the Yankees this season and has position eligibility at 1B, 2B, 3B, and OF in Yahoo! Leagues. Johnson's early productivity makes him worthy of a roster spot in most (if not all) leagues. Through 47 AB for the Bombers […]

Mark Reynolds (1B / 3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting; Consider Adding in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Mark Reynolds is off to a decent start in the HR category as he already has three long balls through fourteen games. The days of Reynolds' 40+ (or even 30+) homers are likely in the past, and Reynolds is notorious for his high strikeout rate […]

Waiver Wire Sleepers & Pickups for 1B & 3B

The 2014 MLB season is only a couple of weeks old, but it's never too early to try to strengthen your fantasy roster. In fact, being able to snatch a couple of gems or sleepers off the waiver wire may be the difference between winning and losing your leagues, especially in AL-Only or NL-Only formats. […]

Kelly Johnson (1B / 2B / 3B / OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Kelly Johnson has become the swiss army knife for the New York Yankees, and is one of those multi-position sleepers since he's eligible at 1B, 2B, 3B and OF in most fantasy baseball leagues. That alone provides value, and in real life the Yankees are fortunate to have him with recent […]

Marcus Semien (2B / 3B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Marcus Semien is a name we are starting to hear a little more regularly due to him getting his share of at bats coming firmly entrenched in the 2-hole in the White Sox lineup. His glove is solid, which will keep him in the field even during his struggles, but his bat […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Third Base (3B) & First Base (1B)

The first week of the 2014 MLB season is in the books, and whether your fantasy team is off to a strong start or has some work to do, there is nothing wrong with trying to find sleepers and upgrade your roster. With that in mind, here is a closer look at some corner infielders […]

Cody Asche (3B, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting; Add in NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Asche is off to a nice start for the Phillies, batting .250 with 1 HR, 2 RBI and 4 Runs over 4 games.  After three solid minor league seasons at the plate, the 23 year old has established himself as the starter at third base.  Proceed with caution […]

Casey McGehee (3B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ll start off by saying Casey McGehee will not be any threat to the front-end Third Basemen, this will just be about his ability to play for your fantasy team as opposed to the average 3B. Let’s call it fantasy WAR. The 31 Year Old McGahee has had […]

Mike Olt (3B, CHC) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Olt has earned a spot on the Opening Day roster for the Chicago Cubs.  It remains to be seen if he platoons with Luis Valbuena or he is the everyday starter.  Either way, Olt seems to have found his stroke after concussion symptoms that hindered his eye sight.  Olt […]

3B Draft Strategy: Tiered Rankings & What to Look For

Drafting a Third Baseman in 2014 Each position that you need to fill is very important to the overall outcome of your fantasy team, but when drafting your team, you must consider prioritizing which positions are deepest and most shallow talent wise. I’m not saying to draft Jason Kipnis in the second round over Carlos […]

David Freese: Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

  Who is David Freese? When you have a lineup loaded with some of baseball’s top hitters, it is easy to forget about the little guys. Some may say David Freese is no longer in that category, contrary to his postseason heroics for the Cardinals in 2011, and he has yet to put together a […]

Mike Moustakas: Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

Who is Mike Moustakas? The career of Mike Moustakas hasn’t exactly gone the way that he would have liked. The third baseman burst onto the scene in 2011 and was supposed to be the Kansas City Royals’ future at the position. After two full seasons that weren’t great, Moustakas came into spring training this season looking to […]

Nick Castellanos (3B / OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Highly-touted prospect and rookie Nick Castellanos is off to a scorching start in spring training, batting .400/.488/.689 over 45 at bats to go along with 2 HRs, 16 RBIs, 9 R and 2 SB.  Not too shabby.  Of course this is only spring training, but Castellanos is a big […]

David Freese (3B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: David Freese is coming off what was basically a lost season for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he will get a new opportunity in 2014 with the offense-riched Angels. It's not exactly clear where in the order he will bat, probably in the 6 to 8 range, but even in that lineup […]

Three Undervalued Third Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

In a continuation of my recent piece on overvalued third basemen, today I'll be looking for underrated gems among the 3rd base class...   Pedro Alvarez 2014 Steamer Projection: 138 Games, .243 .317 .468, 29 HR, 82 RBI, 69 Runs, 2 SB ESPN Rank: 101 (11th Round) Where I'd Rank Him: 75-80 (8th Round) If you've […]

Kris Bryant: Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Keeper

20, I repeat 20 players have manned the hot corner for the Chicago Cubs since 2000.  This is a sore subject for all Cubs fans (Like me!)  who have seen the highly touted prospects such as Gary Scott, Kevin Orie and Josh Vitters fizzle in a Cubs uniform.   Aramis Ramirez provided production for most of […]

Three Overvalued 3B: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Today I'll be taking a look at the 2014 ESPN expert rankings for fantasy 3rd basemen, specifically breaking down who I think the expert community likes a bit too much and is overrating going into the season.  My "round" projections assume a 10-team league.   Evan Longoria 2014 Steamer Projection: 146 Games, .264/.352/.492, 30HR, 96RBI, […]

Five Under the Radar Third Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball

Five Under the Radar Sleeper 3rd Basemen in 2014 Welcome to Session 3! Please come in and have a seat. Can I get you a bagel or something to drink? Okay, I just wanted to ask. Say, if you don’t mind my saying so, your demeanor appears a bit sullen today. The past few sessions […]

2014 Dynasty Leagues: Third Base Keepers

Today I'll be covering what are, in my opinion, the top-5 3rd base keepers for the 2014 season. To be honest, I agonized over this article, because there are really 7 players for whom you could make an argument. The way I whittled down my list is actually a good way for me to explain […]

2014 Fantasy Baseball Impact Prospects: Third Base

Third base is going to be a hot position for fantasy baseball owners as preparation continues for the 2014 season. While many owners want to get a big name to fill the position on a daily basis, there are a few players who are worth taking a look at who could make a major impact […]

2014 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Carlos Santana's Fantasy Value

  2014 Outlook for Carlos Santana Catcher has always been a fairly weak position from a fantasy standpoint, and the talent pool may be getting even thinner. After being usurped as the starting catcher by 26-year-old Yan Gomes for roughly two months, Carlos Santana has been experimenting at third base and will continue to do […]

Will Middlebrooks (3B, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Middlebrooks has been hitting much better since being recalled from the minors. And now he seems to really be heating up. Last night he went 3-for-5 with a home run, 4 RBIs and 2 Runs. Today he's back at it, already 2-for-2 with a home run, 1 RBI, […]