A trade to New York in early July turned the season around for RHP Brandon McCarthy. However, his xFIP indicated this comeback was not a surprise.
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Kennys Vargas has been the primary DH for the month of August and has rewarded his fantasy owners so far with four homers and a .312 batting average.
Jorge Soler has been called up to the Cubs. Soler is a Cuban outfielder with amazing power that should be instantly owned in all fantasy baseball leagues.
With the return of Michael Cuddyer, will Drew Stubbs of the Colorado Rockies still be worth owning or adding now in fantasy leagues?
Looking back at the suggested adds Chris Carter, Adam Dunn, Mark Reynolds, and Juan Francisco from the waiver wire in June. Chris Carter has been a hit.
Keeper leagues in fantasy baseball offer unique chances to make a run for the title by trading with non-contenders.
Javier Baez has been called up to the Chicago Cubs. Add him to your fantasy team immediately if he is available.
Justin Masterson was dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Despite a bad 2014 season, there are many reasons to be optimistic about an improvement.
Dan Haren used to be one of the most consistent pitchers in fantasy from 2005 to 2011. Is Dan Haren still worth starting today?
Kevin Quackenbush could be the next closer in line in San Diego if Joaquin Benoit is also dealt to a contender.
After two awful months, Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Indians turned his season around, especially after this week where he crushed six homers.
Ken Giles is a hard throwing righty who could be the Phillies next closer if Jonathan Papelbon is traded before the deadline.
Homer Bailey has not been the same pitcher in 2014 as he was in 2013, but what are the reasons and what should you expect from Bailey the rest of the way.
Four non-closing relief pitchers can provide you with help in ERA, WHIP, and K. Three of them were named to the all-star team.
Sergio Romo of the San Francisco Giants lost his job as closer, despite 22 saves. His 2014 performance was indicative of his removal.
Matt Shoemaker has started seven games for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and he has a 5-1 record after going against with five of baseball's aces.
There are bigger names, but Derek Norris has actually been one of the better fantasy catchers in the league in 2014. Best of all, he's likely available.
Home runs are usually hard to find in free agency. Fortunately, several fantasy waiver wire power hitters are likely available to you.
Are the recent struggles of Max Scherzer something fantasy owners should concern themselves with, or just a small bump in the road?