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It is always an interesting process when tracking potential waiver wire pickup recommendations. Take the case of the New York Yankees. During this past week, they have called up three prospects to fill spots from players who have gone on the disabled list. The first, Tyler Wade, made a nice debut but may be up with the Yankees for only a brief time. The second call-up, Miguel Andujar, had three hits with four RBI in his big-league debut, and then was sent back to Triple-A Scranton to work on his defensive skills at third…

Happy Independence Day Weekend to everyone out there! I hope you are having a safe and relaxing holiday weekend and, if possible, taking in a baseball game or two! With all of the festivities, family get-togethers, and vacation commitments, don't forget to set your fantasy roster. It has been known to happen to the best of us during busy summer weekends like these! This week doesn't give us many sure thing two-start pitchers, but we are afforded an abundance of good options in the middle tiers. In fact, the least…

It seems like speed has been much harder to find this year than in the past. Last year there were 14 players that eclipsed the 30-steal plateau, and five of them stole more than 40. As we stand today, only nine players are on pace for 30 or more steals. With speed on the decline, fantasy owners need to search a little harder to find speed on the waiver wire. The below 10 speedsters are either sitting on your waiver wire or can probably be had for a fair price via trade. If power is what you seek, then check out last…

So far we've looked at the top 10 prospects in the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays farm systems. Moving through the American League East, we take a look at the Baltimore Orioles and how their top 10 prospects have been doing thus far. Three months of the season are just about in the books, and players are pushing their way onto MLB rosters every day. As we approach the trade deadline, some of these prospects may find new homes. For now, here's how the Orioles' top 10 have fared. 10. Tanner Scott, LHP The Orioles drafted…

This week our focus will be on the top five sleeper defensemen that can help solidify your fantasy blue line. Sometimes it's hard to draft defensemen, because unless you have a guy like Eric Karlsson or Brent Burns, you need to stick to a 30- to 40-point blueliner. I usually keep my rankings based on points, but because this is about defensemen, I'll add in hits and blocks. Most leagues use hits and blocks in their point system, and it works well to allow more fantasy scoring from your defensive core. Here are some of my…

It can often be difficult to place into context how well (or how poorly) certain players have performed recently. A glance at ESPN’s Player Rater, which attempts to quantify a player’s overall fantasy value by analyzing their performance in each facet of the game, can focus targets for fantasy owners looking for help on the waiver wire. Of course, when dealing with small sample sizes, a player’s results can be fluky, but placement at or near the top of these lists could be indicative of a substantive change to a player’s…

The dust has finally settled, and the 2017 NBA Draft has come and gone. This year’s draft was one of the most loaded in recent memory and could be fruitful for a good chunk of the league. With six potential stars in the draft, 20 percent of the league may have just added a vital piece to winning a championship. Note: The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards did not have a selection in the 2017 NBA Draft. Atlanta Hawks: B- John Collins, Tyler Dorsey, Alpha Kaba The Hawks' selection of John Collins makes…

With All-Star festivities in the minors now in the books, it’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the lesser known prospects making names for themselves. These are all players who jumped on my radar with their performances during the first half of this season. You may not know them now, but you will in the near future, and that is why you should keep an eye on them in dynasty leagues. Corbin Burnes RHP (MIL) Age: 22 Level: AA Current stats: 7-0 in 14 GS (10 in A+, 4 in AA), 0.97 ERA, 82K/21BB, .167 avg.…

When I started this column, I never anticipated choosing four middle infielders to start the series, but it's been a wild baseball season. Scooter Gennett did everything the Brewers asked him to this spring, playing in the outfield and trying to become the utility player, he did not anticipate being waived. But, as in life, everything happens for a reason. Through 456 games with Milwaukee, Gennett hit .279 with 35 home runs and 160 RBI. Gennett lost his job at second base to Jonathan Villar, who stole 62 bases with a .285…

Last week in Dynasty Dugout, we profiled some of the top dynasty fantasy baseball options from the recently completed MLB amateur draft. Those players are just starting their professional careers so we won’t know how good they can really be for a few years. However, the players profiled below were all top prospects at one point and have each had their fair share of struggles at the major league level. The question is, can they correct their flaws and turn into productive fantasy players? Maikel Franco (3B - PHI) After a…