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August 23, 2025

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Hitters, Pitchers for Week 22 (2025) | Fantasy News

Eric Cross

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Week 22 waiver additions under 40% rostered surface a mix of immediate-IMPACT catchers, multi-position infielders, and useful starters. Basallo anchors the catcher spot with Adley Rutschman out, while Brooks Lee and Brett Baty have surged into prominent roles. Andujar, Bergert, and Schlittler bring steady upside on the mound. Veterans Abreu and Refsnyder provide veteran backfill, with last week’s names Frelick, Marte, Alexander, Simpson, Ortiz, McLean, Waldrep still in the mix as speculative adds.

Which rest-of-season waiver targets provide the best blend of upside and playing time for fantasy squads?How should you construct a playoff push strategy using the current waiver targets?What metrics should you monitor to gauge whether a waiver target is sustaining value through playoff weeks?Which waiver targets offer the best dynasty-like upside for keepers in the long term?

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August 20, 2025

5 Hot Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 21 (2025) | Fantasy News

Zach Thompson

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Week 21 waiver-wire push lands five bargain-hunters who can buoy fantasy rosters down the stretch: Daulton Varsho, Joey Ortiz, Paul DeJong, Colby Thomas, Brett Baty. Each offers a path to power, run production, or batting-average gains with minimal waiver cost, ideal for FAAB-driven streams or deep-league depth-building.

Varsho returns from shoulder and hamstring issues to post big-season power bursts, owning 13 HR in 38 games and a .364 wOBA, with a hot August showing (14 games, .295, 5 HR, 14 RBI). Milwaukee’s Ortiz has been scorching in August (.367 in 16 games) with solid contact and pace for runs in a productive lineup. DeJong has heated up since July, delivering multi-position flexibility and a string of homers while mixing in at first base.

Thomas brings a rare blend of power and speed for an Athletics outfield spark, riding a hot streak with multi-homer games and a growing upside as his role tightens. Baty has found form in August with power and improved average in a Mets lineup in the wild-card hunt, adding appeal as a short-term infield boost. These options are ideal for managers seeking upside at low cost as the season winds down.

In short, the group represents a mix of proven track records and breakout potential who can help close gaps in your lineup without heavy capital outlay, making them prime targets for Week 21 and beyond.

Which Week 21 waiver hitter has the clearest path to immediate counting-stat gains: Varsho, Ortiz, DeJong, Thomas, or Baty?If you could only roster one of these five for Week 21, who would provide the strongest near-term floor?What matchups or ballparks would you target for Varsho and Ortiz to maximize Week 21 production?How should you balance risk vs reward when rostering the five, given playoff implications?

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August 17, 2025

Reds end Brewers’ franchise-record, 14-game winning streak on Hays’ bases-loaded hit in 10th - NBC Sports

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Cincinnati Reds defeated Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in 10 innings, snapping Milwaukee’s franchise-record 14-game win streak. Austin Hays delivered a bases-loaded RBI single to cap a 10th-inning rally after Spencer Steer’s bunt move and two intentional walks loaded the bases. Will Benson reached on a fielding error that tied the game earlier, and Jose Trevino added the eventual game-winner. Graham Ashcraft earned the win after a quality start from Andrew Abbott; Emilio Pagán took the loss. The Reds have now avoided being swept in 40 straight series, the longest streak in franchise history. Up next: Freddy Peralta starts for Milwaukee against the Cubs; Brady Singer will start for Cincinnati against the Angels.

Which CIN batters offer the strongest upside in the next slate after the Reds’ walk-off win?How should fantasy managers approach the MIL rotation now that Peralta and Quintana are in the mix?Which CIN players pair best with Hays in lineups for Friday through Sunday DFS slates?What’s the most impactful CIN or MIL matchup to exploit in the next 2 weeks for fantasy?

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August 17, 2025

Hitter Streamers, Starts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24) | Fantasy News

Dan Palyo

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Week 21 of 2025 brings a prime chance to hunt for 40%-rostered hitters with favorable schedules and park factors. Nine teams are set for seven games, with nine others at six, while Rays play five. LAD and LAA emerge as ballpark upgrades, boosting power and volume for hitters in those parks. Top streamer targets include Blaze Alexander, Miguel Andujar, Noelvi Marte, Ryan Mountcastle, Luis Rengifo, Jake Cronenworth, Joey Ortiz and Daulton Varsho, each riding recent hot streaks and strong lineup spots. Deeper options like Gavin Lux, Tyler Freeman and Evan Carter offer upside in deeper leagues. The guide stacks raw volume, park-driven upside, and post-deadline roster moves to fill Week 21 gaps and chase early-week exploration of the waiver wire.

What is the overall Week 21 streamer strategy, and which players best capture the plan?Which pairings maximize Week 21 streaming value in shallow leagues?How do park factors influence the Week 21 streaming targets?What are the key risks to Week 21 streamer picks, and how can you hedge them?

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August 14, 2025