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Born and raised in Chicago. Die Hard White Sox, Blackhawks, Bears, and Bulls fan. Cried my eyes out as a young lad on October 12, 1993 at Comiskey Park when the Blue Jays knocked the Sox out of the ALCS - been a huge fan ever since.
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Five Fantasy Baseball Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
Ready to recharge? The All-Star break has passed and the playoff push is underway. Here are five sleeper outfielders who are primed for a strong second half, including AL-Only and NL-Only formats. Denard Span - (OF, WSH) - 39% Owned BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats After a slow start to the season, Denard... Read More
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Five Outfield Sleepers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
Looking for a spark heading into the All-Star break? Here are five sleepers whose fantasy value is on the rise. Whether the league is shallow, deep, AL-Only or NL-Only, this list of outfielders covers the entire fantasy spectrum. David Peralta - (OF), Arizona Diamondbacks - 10% Owned BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues With consistent playing... Read More
Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15
Outfielders Waiver Wire Options For Week 15 For fantasy owners looking for a roster boost, here are five sleeper outfielders that have been making the most out of their recent opportunities. These outfielders can be considered sleepers depending on the league format, including NL-Only and AL-Only leagues, and could be useful fantasy players over the... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
The first half of the season is history and fantasy owners are battling hard to stay atop the standings. The free agent market is slim this time of year and it can be tough to find quality additions on the waiver wire. Here are five names that can make an immediate impact in the outfield.... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
This week's outfield waiver wire list focuses on the need for speed. Here are five outfield sleepers that steal bases and score runs. I believe these players are undervalued and worth picking up off the waiver wire, if they are still available in your league, including NL-Only and AL-Only formats. At the very least, these... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
Some Outfielders Who Are Streaking Along Hitting streaks are the theme of this week's list. Four of the five fantasy players below have been reaching base consistently during recent play and can be considered sleeper waiver wire pickups if they're still available in you league. Fantasy owners in need of outfield production should consider adding... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
Below are five outfielders that I believe are undervalued in fantasy baseball leagues. These outfielders can be considered as sleepers or pickups off the waiver wire, depending on your league size and depth, including NL-Only and AL-Only formats in some cases. For owners seeking short-term or long-term answers, power or speed, there is something for... Read More
Conor Gillaspie (1B / 3B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues for a Batting Average boost ANALYSIS: Simply put, Conor Gillaspie can rake. There have been only four games this season in which he did not have at least one base hit. Conor doesn't have enough plate appearances to quality for the batting title, but his .351 average is higher... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
Fantasy owners turn to the waiver wire to improve upon the categories in which they lack. Be it batting average, home runs, or stolen bases, the Week 10 waiver wire features some sleepers for everyone. Here are five outfielders that will help team managers stay ahead of the game. A.J. Pollock - (OF, AZ) -... Read More
Dayan Viciedo (OF, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: After hitting .348 in April, Dayan Viciedo's batting average has come down to earth in May. The man known as Tank is now slashing .283 on the season with 27 R, 5 HR & 20 RBI. The 25 year-old outfielder has tremendous power but has always been known as... Read More
Gordon Beckham (2B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ANALYSIS: Gordon Beckham seems to have found his form with the White Sox this season. The sure-handed second baseman is one of this year's post-hype sleepers, and has hit safely in 19 of his last 21 games and in each of the last eight, making him a waiver wire pickup... Read More
Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
There's always a chance to gain an edge on the competition and snag a few sleepers off the waiver wire. That is the beauty of fantasy baseball. It seems like every week I am writing about another outfield prospect who is ready to make the leap to the big leagues. George Springer is starting to produce... Read More
Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8
Another fantasy week is in the books. For owners fighting the injury big or looking for outfield help, here are five players to consider adding off the waiver wire, if available in your leagues. Adam Eaton - (OF, CWS) - 57% Owned BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats The White Sox leadoff man has... Read More
Gordon Beckham (2B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues & AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: After spending the first month of the season on the disabled list, Gordon Beckham has returned to his role of starting second basemen for the Chicago White Sox. Beckham is hitting .378 with 6 R, 3 HR & 6 RBI over his past 9 games.... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 7
Managing a fantasy team is an injury-enduring, stat-chasing battle for bragging rights that can be overwhelming at times. Help is on the way with five outfield sleepers to add off the waiver wire or to watch that can help keep your team in contention. 5 Waiver Wire Outfielders to Consider Colby Rasmus -... Read More
Marcus Semien (3B / 2B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: The White Sox have certainly had their share of injured infielders this year. With Jeff Keppinger, Gordon Beckham, and Conor Gillaspie all spending time on the disabled list this season, Marcus Semien has been the beneficiary of plenty of playing time. For a player who would most likely be... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5
Hit the Waiver Wire for these Hot Week 5 Pickups The first month of the season is nearly in the books and fantasy owners everywhere are battling hard to stay atop the standings. The free agent market is slim this time of year and it can be tough to find quality additions on the... Read More
Conor Gillaspie (3B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: After an up-and-down 2013 season, Conor Gillaspie is showing consistency in his second year with the White Sox. The 26 year-old infielder has at least one hit in 16 out of 17 games played this season. Though he has yet to hit a home run or steal a... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4
Below are five outfielders that I believe are still underowned in fantasy baseball leagues. These outfielders can be considered as sleepers or pickups off the waiver wire, depending on your league size and depth, including AL-Only and NL-Only formats. Outfield (OF) Waiver Wire for Fantasy Baseball George Springer, HOU - 87% Owned BALLER MOVE:... Read More
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Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball
Outfielders are a vital position on every fantasy roster. It is important to keep an eye out for impact players to add off of the waiver wire, particularly when dealing with serious injuries like the recent one to Josh Hamilton. Here are five outfielders worth a closer look, especially for those of you still hanging... Read More
Emilio Bonifacio - (2B/OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: The lone bright spot for the Chicago Cubs offense on opening day was Emilio Bonifacio. The leadoff hitter went 4 for 5 with a stolen base. In 2011, Bonifacio hit .296 with 78 R, 5 HR, 36 RBI, and 40 SB - all career highs. Those numbers have all... Read More
Adam Eaton: Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
Who is Adam Eaton? Adam Eaton is slated to be the Chicago White Sox opening day lead-off hitter and center fielder. Occupying the first spot in any team's batting order provides a huge opportunity for fantasy success. Eaton is flying somewhat under the radar in terms of fantasy hype, but he will be a household... Read More
Chicago White Sox Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
2014 Chicago White Sox - Lineup Overview A good offensive team is beautiful to watch: stolen bases, sacrifice bunts and flies leading to scoring chances, and home runs igniting the crowd. The White Sox are hoping for much more of that in 2014. While the Sox are not loaded with fantasy studs this year,... Read More
Chicago White Sox Hot Stove: MLB News & Fantasy Baseball Analysis
Chicago White Sox Team Outlook 2013 was a season to forget. The White Sox lost 99 games and did not have very many fantasy relevant players. They weren't very relevant in the AL Central either. As for 2014, there are plenty of new faces in town and there is promise for a better season... Read More
