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Danny Duffy (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 49% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Danny Duffy has quietly been the best starting pitcher for the defending champions in 2016. The 27-year-old owns a 3.33 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP with a 3-1 record and 58 K in 48.2 IP since joining the Royals’ rotation on May 15. His […]
Harris 8 years agoXavier Cedeno (RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately in All Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Xavier Cedeno is a 29-year-old left-handed reliever with just two saves in 123.1 innings of work over his career. He began the season as a lefty specialist, but settled into a setup role early on with Brad Boxberger on the disabled list. Now, […]
Harris 8 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 13
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]
Harris 8 years agoWhit Merrifield (2B/OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 41% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: To call Whit Merrifield a pleasant surprise would be an enormous understatement. The 27-year-old utility man has filled in at second and third base, as well as in the outfield, and has impressed to the tune of a .320/.336/.461 line. He has also added […]
Harris 8 years agoWillson Contreras (CA, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Willson Contreras made his major league debut on Sunday, and crushed a home run on the first pitch he saw. The Cubs’ No. 2 prospect has gone 3-for-8 with one home run and three RBI through three games. Miguel Montero is struggling to the tune […]
Harris 8 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 12
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]
Harris 8 years agoShawn Kelley (RP, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Shawn Kelley was one of the better middle relievers in baseball last year, managing a 2.45 ERA with 63 K over 51.1 IP in a setup role for the Padres. He was scooped up by the Nationals this past offseason on a three-year deal […]
Harris 8 years agoShin-Soo Choo (OF, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 59% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Shin Soo Choo played his final rehab game on Saturday, and is expected to rejoin the Rangers early this week. The 33-year-old outfielder has already endured two disabled list stints this year, appearing in just one game since April 8. Choo batted .276/.375/.463 with […]
Harris 8 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 11
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing matchups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive matchups during the […]
Harris 8 years agoBrandon Kintzler (RP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Brandon Kintzler recorded his first career save on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out one as he preserved the Twins’ 7-5 lead over the Marlins. Kintzler spent the past six seasons with the Brewers, totaling just 181 IP over that span, but was […]
Harris 8 years agoJameson Taillon (SP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It’s only the first week of June, and we have already seen Robert Stephenson, Blake Snell, Aaron Blair, Jose Berrios, Sean Manaea, Michael Fulmer and Julio Urias — all top-30 pitching prospects — make their Major League debuts this season. This trend will continue […]
Harris 8 years agoWill Harris (RP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Will Harris was essentially an unknown coming into the year, at least in terms of fantasy appeal. With incumbent closer Luke Gregerson still on the roster and the Astros spoiling the Phillies with young talent in exchange for Ken Giles this offseason, the thought of […]
Harris 8 years agoHitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 10
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]
Harris 8 years agoTrea Turner (2B, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 12% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With Ryan Zimmerman on a short paternity leave, the Nationals are promoting top prospect Trea Turner. Currently MLB Pipeline’s No. 9 prospect, Turner will join the big-league roster for the second time. His first stint in the majors — a 45-day stretch at the end […]
Harris 8 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 9
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]
Harris 8 years agoJulio Urias (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Dodgers are promoting top prospect Julio Urias for Friday’s game against the Mets, and have announced that he will be taking the start away from Alex Wood, who is dealing with soreness in his triceps. Urias, a 19-year-old left-hander purchased from Mexico in […]
Harris 8 years agoBrett Lawrie (2B/3B, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Brett Lawrie owns a .251/.349/.443 slash line with six home runs, three stolen bases, 21 R and 20 RBI in 167 AB. He has matched or increased his home run total in each of his major league seasons, and is on pace to […]
Harris 8 years agoMelvin Upton (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: At this point in his career, the two biggest knocks about Melvin Upton are that he never lived up to expectations and that he is not his brother. Still, the older Upton has enjoyed a decent amount of success since joining the Padres […]
Harris 8 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 8
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]
Harris 8 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 7
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]
Harris 8 years agoMartin Prado (3B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Whether he is bound for regression or not, Martin Prado’s .391 batting average on May 11 is incredible. That number hasn’t been below .375 in two weeks, as he is 25 for his last 56. While he does have limited power, Prado has […]
Harris 9 years agoAdam Conley (SP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Adam Conley has been one of the biggest surprises so far in the 2016 season. The 25-year-old owns a 3.06 ERA with 34 K in 32.1 IP, and has dominated in each of his last two starts. Over those two outings, he has allowed no […]
Harris 9 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 6
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]
Harris 9 years agoMarcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Marcell Ozuna has gone 6-for-18 in his last four games, picking up three home runs, five runs batted in and four runs scored over that span. The 25-year-old has brought his average up to a more respectable .240, and while that number still […]
Harris 9 years agoJonathan Villar (SS, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jonathan Villar leads the National League with eight stolen bases — tied for second in all of baseball — despite having just 87 AB. The 25-year-old shortstop is hitting .264/.379/.379 with one home run, six runs batted in and 13 runs scored, and […]
Harris 9 years agoJavier Baez (2B/3B/SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Javier Baez has served as the ultimate utility man for the Cubs so far this season, appearing at all four infield positions. He begins most games on the bench, but Joe Maddon has found ways to get Baez in the game more often […]
Harris 9 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 5
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]
Harris 9 years agoAsdrubal Cabrera (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Asdrubal Cabrera was widely considered to be outside the top 20 shortstops, but he has produced at an extremely high level in early goings of the season. He owns a .319/.382/.420 slash line heading into Wednesday’s game, and has reached base […]
Harris 9 years agoKetel Marte (SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ketel Marte’s average sat at just .188 on April 21, but he has gone 9-for-20 with seven runs scored and a stolen base over his last five games. His slash line now shows .265/.301/.309, and at 22 years old, he should […]
Harris 9 years agoTop Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 4
Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]
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