Wilmer Flores

With the 2017 season now officially in the rearview mirror, and with the Houston Astros first-time champions, we turn our attention to the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Each week, I will be evaluating one player’s stock for next year. This week, we look at Wilmer Flores, a player whose career-defining on-field moment had nothing to do with his performance, yet who may soon develop a mainstream reputation that goes beyond an unusual display of emotion. Wilmer Flores, New York Mets 2017 statistics: .271/.307/.488, 18 home…

With another full week of baseball coming up, it's always smart to check the waiver wire or scout for the occasional 'diamond in the rough' fantasy star found at a very cheap cost. Winning the waiver wire could be the difference between grabbing a few extra points to land in the money or falling just short. Here's a few hitters that might be available on your league waiver wire or could be found at a relatively low cost against favorable pitching match ups.(Note: Stats and numbers are as of June 16th)Monday, June 19:…

Breakouts come in many forms in fantasy baseball. In cases like Aaron Judge this season, it's hard to miss. However, in the crosstown shadows, a Met not named Michael Conforto should be on the radar for those in 12-team or deeper leagues due to his recent production. With David Wright sidelined and Jose Reyes not being productive, a door opened for Wilmer Flores to play almost regularly for New York.He's well known to daily fantasy sports players because Flores rakes versus left-handed pitchers, but this year he's…

With another full week of baseball coming up, it's always smart to check the waiver wire or scout for the occasional 'diamond in the rough' fantasy star found at a very cheap cost. Winning the waiver wire could be the difference between grabbing a few extra points to land in the money or falling just short. Here's a few hitters that might be available on your league waiver wire or could be found at a relatively low cost against favorable pitching matchups.(Note: Stats and numbers are as of June 9th)Monday, June 12:…

I know it's early in the 2017 MLB season, but if any of these guys are on your Fantasy roster, it's time to start worrying about them:My other article:14 Players You Need to Start Worrying About in the American LeagueJustin Bour, 1B, Miami Marlins - The Marlins went into this season with the idea of starting Bour every day in 2017.  Bour is going to have to start swinging the bat better in the near future if he doesn't want to be a platoon player again.  He has played in 18 games for the Marlins this year and…