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The best part about the fantasy baseball waiver wire is landing impact players who weren’t even considered on draft day. While there may be less options as the regular season nears its close, Week 21’s waiver wire still offers plenty of potential. Perhaps its a player who changed scenery and got a brand new opportunity. […]

With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview mirror, teams around the league are now plotting their final playoff push. Fantasy baseball owners are in the same position, and the waiver wire is here to help. The deadline shook up rosters across the league, opening up new opportunities. Furthermore, players in the midst of a […]

Starting pitching can be tough to evaluate in fantasy baseball. By not playing everyday, there could be a strong amount of variance between each start. Still, finding the right starting pitcher off of the waiver wire could lead your team to a fantasy baseball championship. The key is finding consistency. If a pitcher goes out […]

As the MLB trade deadline gets closer, the fantasy baseball landscape will face a major shift. It becomes imperative to be on top of who are the best available players on waiver wires. If a player is traded, two things happen. Not only are they thrust into a new opportunity, but so is the team […]

While Week 11’s fantasy baseball waiver wire was all about hitting, Week 12 focuses on the arms. With plenty of pitchers making their mark across the league, fantasy baseball players should keep their eyes peeled the next time they take to the mound. Finding pitching value can sometimes be hard. Since they don’t play everyday, […]

Hitting is the name of the game on the Week 11 fantasy baseball waiver wire. If your team has been struggling with the bats, now is the perfect time to capitalize. Oftentimes it’s hard to see long-time pitching value on the waiver wire. Not only does so much change from start to start, but with […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been impressive in 2024, leading the NL Central with a 35-17 record. Their success has come with the help of some unexpected reinforcements. Those players have become key fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups entering Week 10. But the Guardians aren’t the only team rostering fantasy baseball value. Through the ebbs and […]

You never know which player will become valuable through the fantasy baseball waiver wire. A change of scenery, opportunity or overall plans can take a player from an afterthought to a key contributor. It’s hard to find those kinds of players on draft day. While predictions are one thing, fantasy baseball owners won’t know how […]

While the great MLB franchises are filled with superstars, fantasy baseball success is not directly correlated to winning percentage. Sometimes players on bad teams provide the biggest fantasy baseball value. There’s always a reason why a team has a poor record. Perhaps a player or numerous have struggled to find their footing. In that case, […]

The Arlington Renegades will go for their first win of the year as they face the Memphis Showboats. It is time to continue our UFL odds series with a Stallions-Showboats prediction and pick. The Showboats enter the game at 1-5 on the year. They took the first game of the year with a six-point win […]

The Major League Baseball season doesn’t really heat up until May and accordingly, neither does the fantasy baseball season. We’re only just getting to the point where teams solidify who their key contributors are, and that means there are tons of valuable players available on the waiver wire that the mass fandom just hasn’t yet […]

Whether by injury or just overall ineffectiveness, teams will be changing around their lineups and pitching situations throughout the MLB season. For fantasy baseball players, picking up on those trends and finding the right player on the waiver wire is crucial for success. If a top prospect is called up or an unused player is […]

Whether it be injuries or poor execution, every MLB franchise will be making lineup and pitching changes throughout the season. Taking advantage of those opportunities on the waiver fire is key for fantasy baseball success. Especially early in the season. Finding that diamond in the rough could be the key to a championship later in […]

With Opening Day now a thing of the past, the 2024 MLB season is officially underway. And fantasy baseball players are beginning their journey to winning a league championship. Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season allows those players to see the early landscape of competition. It’s a long season and there will be plenty […]

Opening Day is upon us and with that comes the start of a new MLB season. That means fantasy baseball is about to be in full swing as fans prepare to lead their team through a treacherous six-month campaign. Playing fantasy baseball is not for the faint of heart and if you’re reading this, you’re […]

The final installment of our way-too-early 2024 fantasy football preview is for the tight end position. With rookies like Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta taking the fantasy community by storm last season, who could surprise this year? There was not a lot of movement this offseason for free-agent tight ends, so the household names you […]

After a long and confusing winter (thanks, global warming) MLB Opening Day is just a few short days away, bringing with the cerebral action of fantasy baseball. While fantasy baseball does not have the same highs and lows as fantasy football, the increased control and stronger correlation with managerial effort make it the favorite fantasy […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over a month away, which means that your fantasy football drafts are coming up after that too. While many leagues won’t be drafted until the summer, our way-too-early 2024 wide receiver rankings can help get you reinvested in fantasy football. The following ten options are all familiar names, with […]

The position of running back used to be the biggest part of building out your fantasy football roster. Now it seems to have taken a back seat to wide receiver. Still, our way-too-early 2024 position rankings at running back will include some household names, with a few unexpected options on the list. That isn’t to […]

While it may be the end of February, fantasy football never rests. And with the Kansas City Chiefs wrapping up another Super Bowl title, the avid fan who needs more football content can turn their attention to our way-too-early quarterback rankings for the 2024 NFL season. While how each of the following players performed last […]

No position in fantasy football is as difficult to predict as kickers. Ability and accuracy are nowhere near as important as opportunity. Often, the best kickers sit on the bench the entire game as their offense either stagnates or scores touchdowns, while mediocre kickers have ample attempts as their team drives down the field but […]

Week 18 of the NFL season is here, which means it is also the end of the fantasy football season. Fantasy football managers have one more week to win their championship (or avoid last place) and running backs are an important piece of that puzzle. With top running backs like Christian McCaffrey and Kyren Williams […]

Week 18 of the 2023 NFL regular season is upon us, and nothing becomes more clear than the dichotomy between the haves and the have-nots. More than one-third of the league is mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, while another subsection also has nothing to play for after having already secured a playoff berth. Still, this […]

With only one week remaining, we now enter the climax of the NFL regular season. Teams across the league are battling for playoff spots, while fantasy football managers are battling in their championship matchups. Now, more than ever, it is important to devote some time to one of the most overlooked positions in many lineups: tight […]

Traditionally, quarterbacks are among the most reliable positions in fantasy football. But not this year. Even elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have experienced numerous bad games this season, while players like Baker Mayfield and CJ Stroud have exceeded all expectations. Throw in the uncertainty of the last week of the regular season, and […]

Traditionally, quarterbacks are among the most reliable positions in fantasy football. But not this year. Even elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have experienced numerous bad games this season, while players like Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud have exceeded all expectations. With so much unpredictability at the quarterback position, which players are worth […]

No position in fantasy football is as difficult to predict as kickers. Ability and accuracy are nowhere near as important as opportunity. Often, the best kickers sit on the bench the entire game as their offense either stagnates or scores touchdowns, while mediocre kickers have ample attempts as their team drives down the field but […]

With most of the NFL season complete, we now enter the climax of the regular season. NFL teams are battling for a playoff spot, while fantasy football managers are battling in their championship matchups. Now, more than ever, it is important to devote some time to one of the most overlooked positions in many lineups: […]

Regardless of your fantasy football format, Week 17 means championship week, as some leagues are beginning their championship matchup this week, while others are entering the final weekend of a two-week matchup. Either way, finding that small advantage on the waiver wire can often mean the difference between the spoils of first place and the […]

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty of the NFL season and with that comes fantasy football playoffs where dreams are shattered and championships are won. Most leagues find their semifinal matchups landing in Week 16 and there is a ton to keep an eye on this weekend in the NFL world. In regular football […]

The fantasy football playoffs are here in most leagues, meaning many fantasy managers are in within grasp of being named the champion. On the other end, other fantasy managers are at risk of finishing last in the league, and need to avoid a loss or they’ll face the punishment. For teams of all records, picking […]

With many teams in the thick of their fantasy football playoffs, the stakes are the highest they’ve been all season across fantasy football leagues. This weekend’s games could make or break seasons, so it’s crucial that fantasy managers make the right decisions. Picking starting and flex running backs is among one of those most important […]

With most of the NFL season complete, we now enter the climax of the regular season. NFL teams are battling for a playoff spot, while fantasy football managers are fighting to advance in their playoffs. Now, more than ever, it is important to devote some time to one of the most overlooked positions in many […]

As we have almost come to expect this season, the highest fantasy football scorers at the quarterback position were rather unexpected figures. Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, and Aidan O’Connell led the way in terms of production, with Gardner Minshew and Jake Browning not far behind them. It is not until more than halfway down the […]

Hopefully if you are reading this article, you have advanced into the semifinals of your fantasy football playoffs – congratulations! But the work is hardly over, as you need to prepare for your next matchup, which is what makes our Week 15 panic meter very important. The following list provides cases for why you should […]

The Thursday Night Football contest in Week 16 of the NFL season features a pair of 7-7 teams who are fighting for a playoff spot in the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams host the New Orleans Saints as both teams battle for a Wild Card Spot and the Saints are still in the thick of […]

With fantasy football playoffs underway, maximizing the potential of your roster becomes paramount. Depth becomes less important as the season shifts into an all-out scramble toward the finish. Roster makeup should be adjusted accordingly. Injured players — even those who will return this year — have a shorter leash as fantasy managers must decide whether […]

You have (hopefully) made it through the first round of your fantasy football playoffs and you are planning for the second round – or you had a bye in the first round. Regardless, your Week 16 waiver wire pickups are the most important transactions you have made so far this season, as it dictates if […]

No position in fantasy football is as difficult to predict as kickers. Ability and accuracy are nowhere near as important as opportunity. Oftentimes, the best kickers sit on the bench the entire game as their offense either stagnates or scores touchdowns, while mediocre kickers have ample attempts as their team drives down the field but […]