Michael Beller
Sports Illustrated
Chicago, IL, United States
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Expert Picks: Key Big 12/SEC Challenge Clashes and More
Kentucky-Texas Tech, Baylor-Florida and Maryland-Indiana lead the weekend action in college hoops. → Read More
Table Setter: Luis Castillo Looks to Continue Monster Season on Mound
Reds ace Luis Castillo enters the second half as a legitimate contender for the NL Cy Young Award, and will try to further his push with two starts this upcoming week. → Read More
Fantasy baseball: Mike Trout, Christian Yelich headline All-Star team
With the All-Star Game slated for Tuesday, here is our 2019 fantasy All-Star team. → Read More
Fantasy baseball: Jason Heyward leads first-half waiver wire candidates
Yes, Jason Heyward is a streaky player, but his surges make him worthy of a spot in fantasy leagues. → Read More
Fantasy Football 2019: Six Players Not as Valuable as Their Current Draft Position Indicates
Early ADP numbers and expert rankings are out, and we've already spotted six players getting drafted too early. → Read More
Season of the Switch: How Will Top Fantasy Stars Fare With Their New Teams?
In an offseason of upheaval, three major fantasy stars—Odell Beckham Jr., Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell—changed teams. Will they be even better in their new homes? In two cases, that’s highly doubtful. → Read More
Willie Calhoun leads a look at 20 players on the waiver wire
The Rangers' outfield is crowded, but the team must find room for Willie Calhoun. → Read More
Our full rankings for 2019 fantasy football leagues
The heart of summer has arrived, which means fantasy football drafts and auctions are right around the corner. Get your prep started with our 2019 rankings. → Read More
Stock Ticker: Mallex Smith, Yordan Alvarez, Yasiel Puig headline this week's risers
Mallex Smith's line doesn't jump off the page but he has made the most of his speed, and that has him on the rise in fantasy baseball leagues. → Read More
Chris Taylor Should Provide Short-Term Fantasy Value in Corey Seager's Absence
Sometimes the best fantasy adds are the ones you pick up for just a few weeks. That's where we begin this week's look at the fantasy baseball waiver wire. → Read More
Table Setter: Mike Clevinger's Return Will Be Welcome Sight for Indians
Mike Clevinger will look to get back to his strong form before his injury as he gets a two-start week for Cleveland. → Read More
Fantasy Football: David Johnson, Kenyan Drake Among Early 2019 Bounceback Candidates
Five players who fell short of fantasy expectations in 2018 but are ready to turn things around. → Read More
Stock Ticker: Kyle Schwarber Shining as Cubs' Leadoff Hitter
Kyle Schwarber has taken well to being Chicago's leadoff man, while Trevor Richards has been flying under the radar in fantasy leagues. → Read More
Nolan Arenado: Rockies 3B brings hot streak home to Coors Field
After a monster first week of June, Nolan Arenado returns home for seven games at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Sounds like a recipe for success. → Read More
Back in the Bigs, Nick Pivetta Needs to Be Picked up in Fantasy Leagues
Nick Pivetta and Lance Lynn are the pitchers you should pick up this week off the waiver wire. → Read More
Dodgers' Corey Seager, Kenta Maeda rise in fantasy baseball Stock Ticker
Corey Seager and Kenta Maeda are at the center of the Dodgers' seven-game win streak, and on the rise in fantasy leagues. → Read More
Stock Ticker: Josh Bell and Byron Buxton Enjoying Breakout Campaigns
The speedy Buxton is on a tear for the ever-surprising, first-place Twins. → Read More
Table Setter: The Season of George Springer Has Come for Explosive Astros
George Springer is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season. Let's set the table for the week ahead in baseball. → Read More
Keston Hiura and a Wave of Emerging Prospects Are Ready to Take Fantasy Baseball by Storm
A number of prospects are set to hit MLB rosters tihs week, in this week's Waive Hello, we examine the ones that can have a huge impact on your fantasy lineup. → Read More
Stock Ticker: Veterans Jon Lester and Michael Brantley Surging in Mid-May
While Jon Lester's fantasy stock is rising, his former rotation mate Jake Arrieta has been an average starter with the Phillies in 2019. → Read More