Fred Zinkie

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Yahoo Fantasy Contributor at Yahoo

Freelance fantasy writer at Freelance

Freelance fantasy writer, currently contributing to @YahooFantasy and @RotowireMLB. Formerly the Lead Fantasy Writer for https://t.co/teGWLJu3BG.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Potential 'major difference-makers' among pickups to target

1 day ago | aol.com | Fred Zinkie

Hopefully there is something for everyone among the 11 names tabbed for consideration this week. Managers are encouraged to consider grabbing multiple players who work primarily in a platoon role. And there are also a couple players, Addison Barger and Eury Pérez, who could be major difference-makers this summer.
Fantasy Baseball Weekend Preview: Lots of options on both the hitting and pitching side

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Fred Zinkie

On both the hitting and pitching side, there are plenty of great streamers for the weekend. The Mets should score many runs in Colorado, and several of their regulars are widely available. The Rangers and Mariners can also chip in plenty of great streamer options. There are several starting pitchers to stream, and I would feel comfortable deploying the top five hurlers on the list in any league, led by Michael Wacha.
Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Looking for hitters to acquire and understanding when to move on

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Fred Zinkie

With the calendar having flipped over to June, many fantasy baseball managers of middling teams are starting to run out of patience. This makes the third month of the season a perfect time to buy low on players who have worn out their welcome. This week’s article is focused on hitters, and there are more players listed in the Buy Low section than any other area.
Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Not a great week for streaming, but there's help to be found

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Fred Zinkie

The quality of the two-start pitcher list has been perfectly alternating between good and bad weeks, and unfortunately we are on a downward trend this week. This isn’t the worst week to this point of the season, but once we get past the top two options, the remaining hurlers have more bust potential than most managers will be comfortable with. On the hitting side, this is a great time to grab available players on the Tigers and Twins.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Priority pickups whether you need pitching or hitting help

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Fred Zinkie

I’m happy to pinch hit on this week’s fantasy baseball waiver wire column, as recommending players for pickup is one of my favorite parts of this job. And since I rarely get a chance to recommend pickups, I’m going to make the names plentiful and the explanations brief. Hopefully there is something for everyone. Enjoy.
Fantasy Baseball Weekend Preview: Waiver wire adds to consider to take advantage of matchups

1 week ago | wsbtv.com | Fred Zinkie

This has been a tough week to stream hitters. Just two teams (Blue Jays, Twins) have 7-game weeks, and they are far from the most productive offenses. And some of the best parks for inducing offense, such as those in Colorado and Cincinnati, are sitting empty this weekend. Still, managers can find a few good streaming options, with Ryan O'Hearn and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leading the list.
Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Paying up for an emerging ace and other arms to target or move in a deal

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Fred Zinkie

After looking at some hitters who should be on the move last week, this week’s batch of fantasy baseball trade candidates is composed entirely of hurlers. There are still plenty of pitchers who have been especially lucky or unlucky thus far, and therefore have the potential to be incorrectly valued on the trade market. And the headliner of this week’s article, MacKenzie Gore, is in the opposite situation, as he is every bit as good as he his stellar numbers indicate.
Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Solid options to target, including ones with long-term upside

1 week ago | wsbtv.com | Fred Zinkie

This may be the best week for two-start pitchers to this point in the 2025 fantasy baseball season. There are three men atop the list who have plenty of long-term potential. And that trio is followed by several starters who have at least one appealing matchup. Things are less exciting on the hitting side, as 28 teams have six games this week, which makes for a balanced schedule across the league.
Fantasy Baseball Weekend Preview: Where to gain an edge when setting your lineup

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Fred Zinkie

Although this isn’t the greatest weekend to find hitting streamers, there are still a handful of good options, led by Trent Grisham, Ryan O’Hearn and Josh Smith. Things aren’t any better on the pitching side, as managers will need to choose between streaming a decent starter or targeting a low-scoring offense. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all]Red Sox vs.
Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Hitters you should try to deal or acquire

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Fred Zinkie

Before jumping into specific names this week, I want to highlight the usefulness of the Yahoo Trade Market. This page is so valuable that it is frequently used by those who play fantasy baseball on other sites. The Trade Market can be searched to show recent trades involving any specific player, which can often give a manager a good idea of how that player is perceived across the fantasy baseball landscape. The Trade Market is more valuable for some players than others.

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Fred Zinkie

Fred Zinkie @FredZinkieMLB

14 May 25

Six starters who are likely to be improperly valued on the @YahooFantasy baseball trade market. Use these names to make smart deals this week: https://t.co/hfoZQO9nlC

Fred Zinkie

Fred Zinkie @FredZinkieMLB

14 May 25

There are several pitchers who have gone from lineup locks to possible waiver wire fodder. I took a deep dive with ⁦@Jeff_Erickson⁩ on the ⁦@RotoWireMLB⁩ podcast. https://t.co/n9nLBQefqM

Fred Zinkie

Fred Zinkie @FredZinkieMLB

13 May 25

RT @Jeff_Erickson: Starting up the @RotoWire livestream right now with @FredZinkieMLB!