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James

Schiano

James has been a Rotoworld contributor since 2024 and fantasy baseball player since 2004, when he was eight years old. You may recognize him from the Mets’d Up podcast, Wind Up YouTube channel, or his self-named channel. He loves analyzing starting pitchers and hanging out in his favorite Brooklyn dive bars, but hates drafting relievers. Follow him on X at @James_Schiano if you like baseball memes, fantasy takes, and the occasional emotional post about Jacob deGrom.

MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Isaac Collins, Bryan Abreu, and Hurston Waldrep

Does Brewers’ sensation Isaac Collins have even more upside?

MLB: Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Josh Naylor’s ‘speed’ and Agustín Ramírez’s growing pains

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Los Angeles Angels at New York Mets

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: JoJo Romero, Francisco Alvarez, and Tyler Locklear

Francisco Alvarez has the tools to change your season

MLB: New York Mets at Kansas City Royals

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Josh Naylor shows speed in Seattle, Mets unstoppable on bases

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago White Sox

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Noelvi Marte, Colson Montgomery, and Ronny Mauricio

It’s time to look for lightning in a bottle

MLB: Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Dodgers

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Shohei Ohtani not running much, Chandler Simpson solidifies spot

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Kansas City Royals

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Jac Caglianone, Zebby Matthews, and Jesús Sánchez

A powerful metric that says Caglianone could breakout soon

MLB: All Star-American League at National League

Jacob Misiorowski, Jacob deGrom among pitchers who could face innings limits in second half

Every pitcher who COULD be limited down the stretch

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

Fantasy Baseball Stash List: Bubba Chandler, Zebby Matthews, Spencer Arrighetti, and more

The best players to stash before the second half of the MLB season begins.

MLB: Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Evan Carter on fire, Agustín Ramírez a disaster on defense

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Roman Anthony, Cam Schlittler, and Janson Junk

Roman Anthony is already on the doorstep of stardom

MLB: Baltimore Orioles at Texas Rangers

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Gary Sanchez exposed with Adley Rutschman injured

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Ben Rice the catcher, Emmet Sheehan, and Dominic Canzone

Why now is the time to add these three players

MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Miami Marlins

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Chandler Simpson returns, Drake Baldwin struggling on defense

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Michael Soroka, Didier Fuentes, and Grant Taylor

Pitchers are hard to find. Take a look at these three.

MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Oneil Cruz atop the league, Mets stay stout in run game

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Houston Astros at Athletics

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Nick Kurtz has superstar potential, David Festa is getting his shot

One adjustment can make Nick Kurtz a star

MLB: New York Mets at Colorado Rockies

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Mets Run Wild on Rockies, Rays Stay Aggressive

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Ronny Mauricio, Ben Brown, and Jeff McNeil

Interesting Mets bats and a young pitcher finding his groove.

MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Miami Marlins

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Chandler Simpson sent down, Agustín Ramírez struggling on defense

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Angels

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Edward Cabrera, Matt Wallner, and Sawyer Gipson-Long

One flame-thrower, one soft-tosser, and one power bat.

MLB: Game Two-Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Orioles willing to try anything, run on the Rockies

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

MLB: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Chase Meidroth, Brett Baty, and AJ Blubaugh

Young infielders earning their roles

MLB: New York Mets at New York Yankees

Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Target the Marlins, Juan Soto is now a base stealer?

Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.

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