While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Editor’s Note: […]
Full Story »Dioner Navarro (TOR, C) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Monitor in deeper leagues, add in two-catcher leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The sporadic playing time makes him an add in only the deepest of leagues, but in that Jays lineup, he has more value than most backup catchers. Dioner Navarro missed some time due to a DL stint. Since […]
Full Story »Logan Forsythe (2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Pickup in AL Only and Deep Leagues or as needed OWNERSHIP: 58% ESPN ANALYSIS: Logan Forsythe isn't great at anything yet he seems to be good at everything. The 28-year-old Tampa Bay Ray has caught fire after enduring a horrible start to June, raising his batting average to a strong .292 with eight HR, […]
Full Story »Rendon Heads Back To DL (Quad): Only Played In 18 Games
Anthony Rendon will head back to the DL again for the Washington Nationals because of a strained left quad. The second baseman will go on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 25, according to Nationals.com. Rendon, 25, sat out Thursday’s game and was placed on the DL on Friday. He’s only played in 18 games […]
Full Story »Ryne Sandberg Resigns As Phillies Manager: 119-159 Record
Ryne Sandberg resigned as the manger of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, according to MLB.com. The Phillies have been through a rebuilding season, which didn’t bode well for Sandberg as the manager. Since he was hired in 2013, Philly went 119-159 and 26-48 this season. "I do not like to lose," Sandberg told Philly.com. "I […]
Full Story »Rookie Devon Travis (Shoulder) Activated From DL: Starting At 2B For Blue Jays Friday
Rookie Devon Travis has been activated from the 15-day DL and will start at second base for the Toronto Jays, according to MLB.com The 24-year-old rookie missed a month of action with a left shoulder injury. He will add offense to a team that is already one of the best offensive teams in MLB. I […]
Full Story »Giants Place Affeldt (Shoulder) On DL
The San Francisco Giants placed LHP Jeremy Affeldt on the 15-day DL with a left shoulder strain, according to CBSSports.com. Affeldt couldn’t record an out during Thursday’s appearance against the San Diego Padres. He might have been pitching hurt because in less than 24 hours later, the Giants placed him on the DL with the […]
Full Story »Mets To Call Up Steven Matz: Start Sunday Vs Reds
The New York Mets are expected to call up Steven Matz and start him on the mound Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to ESPN.com. Sunday would mark the MLB debut for the highly touted prospect. The left-hander dazzled in the minors to earn the right to join the young, talented starting rotation for the […]
Full Story »MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/26/15
As we get closer to All-Star break I'm hoping for some trades revolving closers to shake things up a bit. There are still some contending teams like the Jays and Diamondbacks in the market for a stable closer. It's likely a move will happen in the near future, so be sure to stay tuned for […]
Full Story »Roberto Osuna (RP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 4% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Relief pitchers in fantasy baseball are often labeled "dime-a-dozen" as they tend to change hands on a moment's notice. In the case of Roberto Osuna of the Toronto Jays, it has been long overdue that this talented flame-thrower finally gets his opportunity […]
Full Story »Andrew Heaney (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the highest rated left-handed pitching prospects of the past few years has finally made his case to join a Major League rotation. After two trades and countless momentum swings between levels of competition Andrew Heaney has arrived […]
Full Story »Steven Matz (SP, Mets) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: The Mets have said that their young lefty would be promoted around July 1st. Well July is a week away, but Steven Matz is expected to start this Sunday. With all the hype surrounding him, expectations are high and, given his minor league […]
Full Story »New York Giants: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook
Previous Team Previews on the Cowboys, Saints and Bucs can be found here. Odell Beckham Jr. By now you’ve all heard the name and seen one of the most spectacular catches in NFL history. One of the hot topics heading into the 2015 fantasy season has been where to rank Odell Beckham among wide receivers. In […]
Full Story »Champ or Chump: What to Make of Billy Burns, Pablo Sandoval, and Albert Pujols
Lately I feel as though I have discussed many pitchers in this space, so let's switch it up a little. This week, I will be discussing all people with bats. I'll also order the players in traditional batting order format: a fast guy will lead off, a contact guy will hit second, and a middle […]
Full Story »MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/26/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, June 26th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're […]
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