Rhys Hoskins

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…

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…

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…

Last week we wrapped up my midseason keeper and dynasty rankings with the top 300 overall rankings. This week we dive deep into those rankings to find some keeper-caliber players that are flying a little under the radar.With the fantasy baseball season winding down, it’s just about time to start looking at what players you’re going to keep if you play in those formats. Keeper leagues are all about maximizing future potential while trying to field the best lineup you can for the current season. If you’re a team near the…

At this time of the year, the trade deadline for many fantasy leagues has either passed or will pass very soon. The waiver wire then becomes an owner's only means for adding players to help with the stretch run or adding young talent for future seasons.  So let's take a look at some players on the waiver wire that are owned in less than 50 percent of ESPN leagues. Stats as of August 11. Tim Beckham, SS, Baltimore Orioles Beckham has been red hot since joining the Orioles in a trade from Tampa Bay. He won American League…