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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 […]

The MLB trade deadline is sure to send shockwaves through the fantasy baseball system. Owners must be well aware of who is available on their waiver wire as deals continue to be completed. Perhaps the player being find themselves in a much stronger situation. A pitcher getting back by a stronger offense or a hitter […]

With the MLB All-Star break in the rearview mirror, teams are now gearing up for the second half of their campaign. Whether that means playoff contention or future scouting, fantasy baseball players should play attention. Players around the league will find themselves in new opportunities. Especially after the trade deadline, the league could be flipped […]

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 […]

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 Fantasy Baseball season marches on as we are now over halfway through the 2023 regular season. Whether you’re dominating, contending, or struggling to hold on, fantasy baseball trades are a surefire way to improve your roster. With that, figuring out who is over and underachieving is the key to distinguishing the top fantasy baseball […]

The Fantasy Baseball season marches on as we are nearly halfway through the 2023 regular season. Whether you’re dominating, contending, or struggling to hold on, fantasy baseball trades are a surefire way to improve your roster. With that, figuring out who is over and underachieving is the key to figuring out the top fantasy baseball […]

The Fantasy Baseball season marches on as we are nearly a third of the way through the 2023 regular season. Whether you’re dominating, contending, or struggling to hold on, fantasy baseball trades are a surefire way to improve your roster. Figuring out who is over and underachieving is the key to figuring out the top […]

The Fantasy Baseball season marches on as we enter Week 7 of the 2023 season. Whether you’re in a points or categories league, the RBI stat is a hot commodity given the offensive explosion thus far. Considering how disappointing some of the stars have been, you likely have a hole or two to fill on […]

The Fantasy Baseball season marches on as we enter Week 7 of the 2023 season. Whether you’re in a daily transaction league that puts a cap on starts/acquisitions or a weekly league that locks on Monday, the importance of streaming starting pitchers cannot be overstated. Considering how unpredictable starting pitching has become, nailing a pitcher […]

In Week 4 of the MLB season, numerous teams around the league turned to their farm system as they looked for an early-season spark. For fantasy baseball players, adding a top prospect early can pay dividends throughout the remainder of the season. A top prospect is rarely called up to sit on the bench. If […]

Entering Week 3 of the 2023 MLB season, teams around the league are beginning to figure out what their rosters will look like. For fantasy baseball players, those roster decisions can provide insight on players to look out for. While it’s still early, a handful of teams have already dealt with some devastating injuries. For […]

We are almost there. The fantasy baseball players are but one week away in the majority of head-to-head leagues. That makes Week 20 the most important of the season for fantasy baseball managers. Many of my leagues have been tucked away one way or the other. But even I have two leagues where either a […]

There are only two weeks remaining in most fantasy baseball regular seasons. Well, outside of rotisserie leagues of course. There are still some really good players that are on fire right now. There is also on sneaky good starting pitcher still massively available, despite posting some of the best numbers in all of baseball for […]

There are only a couple weeks remaining in most head-to-head fantasy baseball leagues. As every week passes, it becomes more and more crucial to put your team in the best position possible. Whether you are fighting to climb into a playoff spot, or you are attempting to earn yourself a first-round bye, the waiver wire […]

There are only four weeks remaining in the majority of fantasy baseball regular seasons. That makes fantasy managers’ ability to make the correct roster decisions of utmost importance right now. There are so many injuries across the majors, it’s very likely you are in need of some help. Thankfully, there are some options depending on […]

On Tuesday, the New York Yankees and fantasy baseball managers were crushed with the news that Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list with an Achilles injury. The Yankees slugger had missed three of the team’s five games since returning from the All-Star break. However, it was believed that he was simply dealing […]

Well, we finally have the All-Star break behind us. That means we can look ahead to the fantasy baseball playoffs and try to position ourselves to make a run at a title. Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season is always an interesting one, and for many of you in weekly leagues, are locked out. […]

Every year in fantasy baseball there are players who come out of nowhere to end up league winners. Other times, there are players that fall flat on their face, crushing their fantasy value and likely the hopes of their managers.  The ability to draft well is important. But in-season management is equally important. That is […]

With the Major League Baseball All-Star Game now behind us, many fantasy baseball fans think we are headed into the second half of the season. But nothing can be farther from the truth. The truth is we are heading into Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. Generally speaking, for most head-to-head leagues (which make […]

On Sunday, the Major League Baseball 2022 All-Star Game rosters were announced. Of course, many of the players listed were the who’s who of baseball. But there were also a number of breakout stars this season that helped fantasy baseball managers in the process. Starting pitchers like Shane McClanahan, Nestor Cortes, Tony Gonsolin and Alek […]

Week 14 of the 2022 fantasy baseball season is almost set to begin! It’s been an up-and-down season for pitchers. Sure, offense is down around the league. However, there have been a number of injuries as well. With that being said, pitcher streamers can be key to winning in fantasy baseball. Today, we are taking […]

Every season in fantasy baseball, championship caliber teams are drafted. With luck and lack of injury, fantasy baseball managers can put together a team strong enough to carry them to a title. But for most of the time, a solid draft is not enough to win a title. Good in-season management is critical to creating […]

Week 13 of the 2022 fantasy baseball season is right around the corner! As we enter July, both the MLB season and fantasy seasons are heating up. July is the best time for fantasy baseball since all managers are able to focus mainly on the sport. Basketball is over and football doesn’t start for a […]

The baseball season is chugging right along. The New York Yankees continue to cruise, with walk-off and comeback wins seemingly happening every other day. Quietly, the Boston Red Sox have won 28 of their last 37 to close that gap. Both rosters are chalk full of fantasy baseball studs this year. There are so many […]

Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season is right around the corner. The season is gaining steam now and this is a crucial time for fantasy baseball managers. Between injuries and underperformance, streaming pitchers can make or break a matchup. Today, we are looking at the five best two-start pitchers for Week 12 of the […]

Salvador Perez was listed as day-to-day after missing the Kansas City Royals’ June 22nd game against the Los Angeles Angels. However, it was unclear what the duration of the injury might be. But the Royals received very unfortunate news on Friday. Kansas City announced that the All-Star catcher would undergo UCL surgery on this thumb. […]

The fantasy baseball season has been a crazy one so far. A number of highly drafted players have underproduced thus far. People who drafted Vlad Guerrerro Jr. with likely a top-3 pick cannot be very pleased. The same can be said for fantasy baseball managers who believed Shohei Ohtani would produce like he did last […]

Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season is right around the corner! Week 10 saw it’s ups and downs with a number of upsets around the league. There were also plenty of quality pitching performances from streamer eligible pitchers. Today, we are taking a look at the top Week 11 fantasy baseball two-start pitcher streamers. […]

The 2022 Fantasy Baseball season has been a crazy one thus far. Some of the earliest drafted players like Vlad Guerrerro Jr. and Nick Castellanos have failed to provide the production fantasy managers expected. Meanwhile, players like Paul Goldschmidt, CJ Cron and Jazz Chisholm Jr. have far exceeded expectations. We have also seen a shocking […]

Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season is set to get underway. We are over 2 months into the 2022 MLB campaign and there has been no shortage of excitement. From a fantasy baseball perspective, streaming pitchers has been crucial for success due to the absurd amount of injuries to star pitchers such as Clayton […]

We are one third of the way through the Major League Baseball season. By now, fantasy baseball managers should be well aware of what their teams strengths and weaknesses are. Every week, there are opportunities on the waiver wire to improve your team. Whether you are looking to add some depth to a position you […]

Week 9 of the fantasy baseball season is quickly approaching. This is the part of the season where the contenders are beginning to become separated from the pretenders. Teams that struggled early need to find answers as soon as possible while successful teams are looking to build a championship caliber roster. And utilizing pitcher streamers […]

Fantasy baseball managers were dealt a tough blow a couple weeks ago when news surfaced that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill was headed to the 10-day IL with a shoulder injury. Well, those managers can breath a sigh of relief. It appears his return to the lineup in St. Louis is imminent. O’Neill is […]

Week 8 of the 2022 fantasy baseball season is quickly approaching. Getting an advantage by planning ahead with two-start pitchers and streamers is a tremendous way to consistenly win in fantasy baseball. Today, we are taking a look at the top Week 8 fantasy baseball pitcher streamers. Rules: Each pitcher mentioned will be rostered in […]

The Washington Nationals and fantasy baseball managers have been waiting patiently for starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg to return to the mound. The 2019 World Series MVP underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition involving compressed blood vessels in the neck, this past offseason. A likely stash for many fantasy baseball managers, the Nationals hurler […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and fantasy baseball managers were dealt a blow when All-Star starting pitcher Freddy Peralta left his Sunday start early with a shoulder injury. Diagnosed with a right posterior shoulder strain, the Brewers placed Peralta on the 15-day injured list, with manager Craig Counsell anticipating a “lengthy absence.” Fortunately, Peralta is expected to […]

The Major League Baseball season has officially hit its quarter poll. That’s usually a great signifier on having enough data and playing time to make truly informed decisions as fantasy baseball managers. Any player can hit .380 for the first few weeks of the season. All it takes is a hot start with a little […]