2011 Waiver Wire – Week 26

This is the last fantasy baseball waiver wire article for 2011 with the Major League regular season ending next week Wednesday. The wildcard spot is up for grabs in both the American and National League, so it should be a fun week of baseball.

Here are some names to consider picking up for the remainder [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 25

With the regular season winding down and most of us in the second round of our Head-to-Head leagues, here are a few names to consider prior to next weeks final waiver wire of the season. Continued good luck to those of you that are in the playoffs or fighting it out to win your fantasy [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 24

With the majority of top prospects already promoted to the major leagues, there were very few prospects that have been called up to the major leagues since September 1. Here are a few names to consider for your fantasy baseball leagues with three weeks to go in the season.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

3B/OF [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 23

Even though some of you have started your fantasy football drafts, we still have a month to go in the baseball season and hopefully you are still in the running for a spot in the money. Here are a few players who can help you get to the playoffs or win your league down the [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 22

In this weeks edition of the waiver wire, let’s go around the league and take a look at players who are receiving playing time prior to roster expansions in less than a week. Keep in mind that there was one trade where players switched teams with Kelly Johnson going to the Toronto Blue Jays and [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 21

Now that all is quiet on the major league baseball front and likely in your fantasy baseball leagues after the trade deadline has past, we can now look at some familiar names that have been hot since the trade deadline to help their teams and hopefully yours.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

RP – Rafael [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 20

Now that all is quiet on the major league baseball front and likely in your fantasy baseball leagues after the trade deadline has past, we can now look at some familiar names that have been hot since the trade deadline to help their teams and hopefully yours.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

OF – Rick [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 19

With the major league baseball trade deadline now over, many players have now gained tremendous value and should be picked up immediately if they are available in your league(s).

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

1B – Paul Goldschmidt (ARI) – The Arizona Diamondbacks also did not hesitate to call up their best first base prospect [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 18

The big winner so far of the trades leading up to the Sunday deadline from a fantasy baseball perspective looks to be outfielder Jon Jay of the St. Louis Cardinals. With Colby Rasmus shipped to the Toronto Blue Jays, Jay should see the majority of at bats in the outfield the rest of the way [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 17

Is there anything more exciting than the MLB trade deadline? Action has already begun with trades of Jeff Keppinger and Wilson Betemit this week. Rumors will be flying around over the next week and a half so pay careful attention to the waiver wire in your league for some possible gems.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 16

Congratulations to Robinson Cano for winning the Home Run Derby and to the National League for winning the All-Star game. After a few days off from fantasy baseball, hopefully your batteries are recharged to make a strong push the second half of the season to win your fantasy baseball league. Here is a look at [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 15

Here is a look at some players to target in your fantasy baseball league in the week 15 waiver wire including two new closer options and several players heading over to the National League.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

RP – Joe Nathan (MIN) – Current closer Matt Capps has been struggling in Minnesota and [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 14

Many players have been recently activated from the disabled but as one comes off another one goes on.  This revolving door has created openings for players who may be available in your league to give you an advantage in head-to-head leagues, gain extra points in a standard rotisserie league or fill holes on your roster

Mixed Leagues [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 12

The waiver wire for week 12 contains a few surprising names including some throw back names you may recognize if you have been playing fantasy baseball for a few years.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

SP – Jeff Karstens (PIT) Karstens has quietly had a very good season so far with a 4-4 record, a [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 11

Lots of action to be had on the waiver wire this week with multiple prospects getting promoted from the minor leagues. Here is a look at some of the key players to target to help improve your fantasy baseball team.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

1B – Anthony Rizzo (SD) – Rizzo was recalled from [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 10

Who’s hot?  Who’s hurt?  Who should I pick up?  Why is one of the best closers in the game struggling all of a sudden?  Who is filling in while my player is on the disabled list?  The week 10 waiver wire is here to answer all of those questions.

Mixed Leagues – 12/15 teams:

RP [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 9

Several big injuries in the last week have created opportunities for other players with Jorge De La Rosa of the Colorado Rockies scheduled to have Tommy John surgery and first basemen Adam LaRoche out of action for the Washington Nationals with a labrum tear. Here is a look at some possible free agents to target [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 8

If you are short a player or two for your starting lineup, there are several players that are on a hot streak right now that you might be able to plug and play for a few weeks to build up some stats. The Kansas City Royals also called up one of their top pitching prospects [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 7

Lots of changes going on in the majors since the beginning of this scoring period with changes to another closer, multiple released players, injuries and a few call ups.  The minor leaguers called up this week are likely available since they are not top 100 prospects but are top 10 prospects for their respective teams. [...]

2011 Waiver Wire – Week 6

Here is a look at some players that were recently called up to the major leagues, player getting more playing time due to injury or other players that may be available in your fantasy baseball league that you can claim in week 6. If these players are not available on your league waiver wire, then [...]