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David Moore (WR, SEA) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore has gone without a catch in back-to-back games, but is still a good play for Week 15. Moore was not targeted in either of the last two games as well, odd considering that he had a 103-yard […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoGoldy Finds a New Home in St. Louis
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt was in the last year of his deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the 31-year-old was thought to be a trade candidate this offseason. The deal was finalized on Wednesday, as the Cardinals got their man and Goldy was traded for Luke Weaver, Carson Kelly, Andy Young, and a Competitive Balance […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoPatrick Corbin to Nationals - Fantasy Impact
Starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was one of the top free agents on the market this winter, with his market dwindled down to the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals. On Tuesday, the Nationals got over the line with Corbin, inking a six-year/$140 million deal with the 29-year-old lefty. This was a mild shock […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoJosh Doctson (WR, WSH) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson has been targeted at least five times in four of the last five games. While he has not caught a touchdown in three games, he was targeted 10 times against the Cowboys last week and had a […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoMets Make Major Move - Will Fantasy Teams Benefit?
The second blockbuster for the Seattle Mariners during the 2018 MLB offseason was finalized on Monday, as the Mariners sent Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to the New York Mets for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn, and Jarred Kelenic. By trading Cano and Diaz, the Mariners got financial freedom from Cano's contract […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoFrank Gore (RB, MIA) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore had his worst game of the 2018 season, but still has been getting a good amount of work in the Dolphins offense. While Kenyan Drake outsnapped Gore 30-20 on Sunday, Gore's performance on Sunday (where he tallied 31 total […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoDavid Moore (WR, SEA) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore was not targeted in Seattle's game against the 49ers on Sunday, yet is still a good waiver addition. Moore tallied 103 receiving yards against the Panthers in Week 12, grabbing his 5th touchdown catch of the season. […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoKenny Stills (WR, MIA) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Still grabbed a touchdown in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over the Bills on Sunday and has been targeted more in each of the last four weeks. After registering just one target against the Jets on November 4, Stills […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoDonte Moncrief (WR, JAC) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Donte Moncrief may be in a perfect buy-low situation. After posting two catches on six targets over the last two games, many have given up on the WR1 for the Jags. However, he still has averaged 15.2 yards per […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoFrank Gore (RB, MIA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore has 131 carries for 595 yards this season, but could see a boost in his value this week. Kenyan Drake, who had two touchdowns last week, is dealing with a shoulder injury and could miss this weekend's game. […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoElijah McGuire (RB, NYJ) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It is odd to look to roster a player with only 26 touches for the season, but here we are at the end of the season and New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire may be your man. McGuire may have only had six […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoJames Paxton to The Yankees - Fantasy Impact
The first major move of the 2018 MLB offseason was made on Monday night, as the Seattle Mariners sent James Paxton to the New York Yankees for Justus Sheffield, Erik Swanson, and Dom Thompson-Williams. By trading Paxton, the Mariners got a top-50 prospect in the lefty Sheffield, a controllable arm in the righty Swanson, and an […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoJosh Doctson (WR, WSH) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson has been targeted at least five times in four of the last five games. He also caught a touchdown in two of the last three games and has at least three catches in each of the last […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoQuincy Enunwa (WR, NYJ) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa may only have 29 receptions for 345 yards this season, but positive trends could lead to a good close to the season. With Robby Anderson out of the lineup, Enunwa was targeted eight times against the […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoTommy Pham: Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham was a hot name in fantasy circles coming into the 2018 season. A late bloomer, Pham had an .824 OPS in his first stretch of playing time in 2015 (173 plate appearances) before taking a bit of a step back in 2016 and breaking out in 2017. Pham slashed […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoChris Archer: Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer came into the 2018 season with the Tampa Bay Rays as a known commodity of a strikeout pitcher. Archer, who had pitched at least 200 innings in each season from 2015-2017, topped 200 strikeouts in each of those seasons as well. He was lacking in wins, 12 in 2015 […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoDylan Bundy: Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy was the fourth pick of the 2011 Draft, making the big leagues the very next season. Although he only threw 1 2/3 innings at the end of the season, the righty had ripped through the minors with a 2.08 ERA in 2012, posting a sub-1.00 WHIP and striking out […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoBrian Dozier: Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review
Brian Dozier entered the 2018 season bolted in as a top-five 2B in fantasy baseball after posting four consecutive seasons with 100 or more runs scored, 20 or more homers, and at least 12 stolen bases. While there was a bit of a step back in the power department for Dozier in 2017, dropping from […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoAlfred Morris (RB, SF) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is firmly entrenched as the backup in San Francisco after Raheem Mostert went down with a forearm injury, making him a good player to stash. He had nine carries for 19 yards against the Giants on Monday which, […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoQuincy Enunwa (WR, NYJ) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa managed an ankle injury in Week 10 and led the team in targets. This was all for naught, as he only caught four balls for 18 yards in a 41-10 loss to the Bills, but the increased workload […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoKeke Coutee (WR, HOU) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks and, while his target share fluctuated, so too did his fantasy value. First, Will Fuller was out for the season, making people run to the wire to […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoNyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines had a poor game against the Jaguars on Sunday, but this could be the perfect time to add him. The speedy rookie only had six touches for 22 yards in the 29-26 win, but does have at least two […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoBatting Average Fallers - 2018 MLB Season Recap
The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! One of the main stats for measuring batters’ success is batting average. Surprisingly, Jose Altuve is the only player that was a holdover in the top 10 of batting average from […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoSave Fallers: 2018 MLB Season Recap
The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! A tough statistic to find trends on is saves, as a lot of success for closers comes from success from teams. There are also a lot of bullpens by committee these […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoBatting Average Risers - 2018 MLB Season Recap
The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! One of the main stats for measuring batters’ success is batting average. Surprisingly, Jose Altuve is the only player that was a holdover in the top 10 of batting average from […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoR+RBI Fallers: 2018 MLB Season Recap
The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! Run production, that is R+RBI, is a key trend to monitor, as there are tight correlations to both slugging percentage and on base percentage with the respective numbers. Let's start with […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoSave Risers: 2018 MLB Season Recap
The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! A tough statistic to find trends on is saves, as a lot of success for closers comes from success from teams. There are also a lot of bullpens by committee these […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoR+RBI Risers: 2018 MLB Season Recap
The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! Run production, that is R+RBI, is a key trend to monitor, as there are tight correlations to both slugging percentage and on base percentage with the respective numbers. Let's start with […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoJamaal Williams (RB, GB) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams scored a touchdown against the Rams on Sunday and appears to be the 2nd choice at running back in Green Bay. Aaron Jones had 12 carries for 86 yards and a score against Los Angeles, but that […]
Chris Zolli 6 years agoJakeem Grant (WR, MIA) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant has caught 20 of his 31 targets this season and is coming off of a career-best eight targets against the Texans on Sunday. Grant caught four of those targets for 36 yards and has averaged 12.6 yards per catch […]
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