Jarad Wilk
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Fantasy baseball can find waiver-wire gems in this category
July 6, 2024 | 9:24pmJust like we forget things in life, fantasy managers forget there are players hidden on waiver wires who can help their team — especially relievers.
Fantasy baseball: Braves' surprising ace due for major regression
June 29, 2024 | 2:43pmSurprises don’t last forever, which is why we have to get the most out of them while we can. Atlanta’s Reynaldo Lopez is 6-2 with a 1.70 ERA.
Fantasy baseball: This player may boost your speed on bases
June 22, 2024 | 10:54pmThough more and more players are reaching double-digit stolen bases, it is not easy to find consistent production from a singular source.
Fantasy baseball: Nationals' improved star can provide big upgrade
June 15, 2024 | 2:13pmThere are always opportunities to improve yourself, just as there are always opportunities to improve your fantasy team — especially with players who have bettered themselves, like the Nationals’ second-year...
Fantasy baseball: This slugger is one of the top flavors of the month
June 8, 2024 | 4:53pmSometimes the flavors of the week (hot players you pick up) melt before you have a chance to try it. Here is a look at some of this week’s most...
Fantasy baseball: You can't ignore what young lefty is doing
June 1, 2024 | 6:26pmMacKenzie Gore’s career thus far feels a bit like Aesop’s “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”
Fantasy baseball: What owners really can expect from this Giant
May 25, 2024 | 10:19pmWeek after week, day after day, fantasy managers scour the waiver wires in search of their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow — that one player who...
Fantasy baseball: How owners should view A's outfielder
May 18, 2024 | 8:03pmBrent Rooker's hot stretch made him the most added player in ESPN leagues over the past week.
Fantasy baseball: Tigers' Jack Flaherty can still get the job done
May 11, 2024 | 12:58pmPaul Skenes is electric, he is exciting. Everybody wants him, which is why he was the most added pitcher in ESPN leagues this week.
Fantasy baseball: A's flame-thrower has emerged as elite closer
May 4, 2024 | 2:23pmSince allowing two earned runs and walking one in his first appearance of the season March 30, Mason Miller has dominated opponents.
Fantasy baseball: Don't rush to cut stars who are struggling to start season
April 27, 2024 | 12:52pmDoes it hurt to see those numbers? Of course, but you should also realize just 15 percent of the season has been played. Be patient!
Cubs rookie turning into fantasy baseball lineup mainstay
April 21, 2024 | 6:42amIn his last 13 games before Friday, Michael Busch was 17-for-47 (.362) with six homers, 13 RBIs, nine runs and a 1.234 OPS.
Fantasy baseball: Pitching options are scarce after rash of elbow injuries
April 13, 2024 | 2:01pmHeck, there were 132 pitchers on the injured list ... before Opening Day.
Fantasy baseball: Outfielder's red-hot start should come with tempered expectations
April 6, 2024 | 1:25pmWhen a player such as Michael Conforto starts the season on a tear, fantasy baseball managers question it and wonder whether it’s real or fake.
Fantasy baseball: These two starters could be exceptions to the spring training rule
March 31, 2024 | 7:15amThough spring training stats seemingly have little meaning, sometimes there are performances that are too promising to ignore for fantasy baseball.
Why fantasy baseball owners shouldn't be sold on Nationals outfielder's breakout
March 23, 2024 | 2:37pmNationals outfielder Lane Thomas went largely undrafted before hitting .268 with 28 homers, 86 RBIs, 101 runs scored, 20 stolen bases and a .783 OPS.
Fantasy baseball owners shouldn't sleep on this Rays pitcher
March 16, 2024 | 3:59pmAaron Civale is a name you’ve heard before. There is a good chance you’ve targeted him in drafts or used him as a streamer at some point since his debut...
Fantasy baseball owners should take a look at this third baseman
March 10, 2024 | 7:45amIf you’re not in the mood for a hamburger after reading this, you might be a vegan — even though this has about as much to do with food as...
This polarizing and exciting MLB player a challenge for fantasy baseball owners
March 3, 2024 | 7:30amRemember those Choose Your Own Adventure novels? Doesn’t building a fantasy roster feel like you’re reading one of them? Every decision you make affects your journey, and no matter what...
These players are worth waiting for in your fantasy baseball drafts
February 25, 2024 | 7:00amWelcome back, fantasy baseball shoppers! Think of Roto Rage as your personal shopper, guiding you toward the best possible deals as you look to build a well-balanced roster. First on...