It's Tuesday and we have a full schedule with fifteen games in total. With the weekend waiver wire period behind us, it's time to look at some players to add to your watch list. There are plenty of options for short term adds, as well as season long considerations in deeper leagues.
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Pickups of the Day for May 20th
Every Monday, fantasy managers are teetering between two emotions: Joy, because they won their prior match-up, and sadness, because they did not. To continue to boost the ego of the winners and massage the ego of the losers, I've put together a special edition of my Monday Daily Pickups. It's the "Oops, All Outfielder Eligible" edition, featuring an aging slugger, a possible 20/20 sophomore Rockie, the Blue Jays new leadoff man and a strong-side platoon, left field bat out of Seattle.
Pickups of the Day for May 19th
With the rash of injuries hitting Major League baseball in 2024, numerous players are getting the opportunity to showcase their talents, with some flourishing in that role. Today we will look at three hitters and two pitchers who have filled in admirably once given the chance to earn regular roles on their teams.
Pickups of the Day for May 18th
Paul Williamson gives you a few options that are available on Saturday to help add depth to your fantasy baseball teams.
Pickups of the Day for May 17th
We've hit a stretch of the season where all the batters with swing changes and pitchers with velocity increases have been added and most of the hyped prospects have made their major league debut (with some already returning to the minors) so now we turn our attention to some alternate archetypes, including a rotation piece returning from injury, a prospect from outside the Top 100 making his debut, and two minor-leaguers who have caught the attention of evaluators recently.
Pickups of the Day for May 16th
Three pickups for today, including a couple of 80 power stash candidates with league-winning potential.
Pickups of the Day for May 14th
Lots of games today with a full sixteen games schedule, including a double-header in Chicago between the White Sox and Nationals.
Pickups of the Day for May 13th
It's Monday, which means a new matchup and another shot at a win. Everyday we are looking to find new players that can help lead us to victory, which means scouring the waiver wire for any player that can be impactful.
Pickups of the Day for May 12th
As the 2024 MLB season approaches the quarter mark, it is a good time to assess your fantasy rosters and decide which struggling players you think can turn it around and which players you can send to the free agent pool. Today we will look at three hitters and a pair of pitchers to consider adding to your rosters.
Pickups of the Day for May 11th
Paul Williamson takes you through some top pickups of the day!
Pickups of the Day for May 10th
Compared to their free-swinging counterparts at the plate, pitchers are an incredibly volatile asset for fantasy managers. One elbow twinge or a sudden bout of tightness in the forearm can send even a first round workhorse straight from your starting lineup to the waiver wire overnight. But volatility provides an equal buying opportunity as simple mechanical changes can elevate a forgotten journeyman into a trusted starter in the blink of an eye.
MLB Pickups of the Day for May 9th
There are three Pickups of the Night says Nathan Baker and MLB FantasyPass holders get the first shot!
Pickups of the Day for May 8th
It’s time for another mid-week look into some daily adds that have emerged as of late. With the injuries showing no signs of slowing down, astute fantasy managers need to be quick to the wire now more than ever. Whether chasing an injury fill-in or replacing an ill-performing player, early season waiver gems have the potential to help you win your league.
Pickups of the Day for May 6th
Another Monday means another matchup, as we delve deeper into our fantasy season. The further we get into the season, the more difficult it will be to find long-term, impact free agents, so let's see who might be available in your league that can make some major contributions right now.
Pickups of the Day for May 5
There are a couple of hitters and a pitcher on the streaking Athletics who have been red-hot over the last two weeks, and you might be able to take advantage of their hot streaks to help your fantasy teams.