This is the time of year when star minor leagues get called up to the major leagues. If you hit the waiver wire and pick the right call-up, you may be able to strike gold. Here’s our list of the call-ups most likely to help you fantasy baseball:
David Price, Tampa Bay Rays
We all saw what he could do last year. He started this year in the minor leagues for monetary reasons. Now that he’s in the bigs, expect him to shine. If he’s available on the waiver wire, don’t hesitate.
Matt Wieters, Baltimore Orioles
Most baseball experts call Matt Wieters the best …read more

In Golden State, there is an interesting development. His name is Anthony Morrow. If you have an open spot on your fantasy basketball team, take the opportunity now to pick him up.
Morrow is a 6-foot-5 shooting guard who is a rookie out of Georgia Tech. Although he wasn’t highly thought of coming out of college and not surprisingly went undrafted, he has scored 62 points for the Warriors in his last two games. This undrafted rookie free agent has gone from summer league player to starting shooting guard in record time.
The aspect that sets Morrow apart is his shooting ability. …read more

5) Rudy Fernandez, Portland Trail Blazers
Although it’s definitely a long shot, Rudy Fernandez has a chance to win the 2008-09 NBA Rookie of the Year award. He’s the most hyped player coming from the NBA from Europe and showed in the Olympics that he has an immense amount of talent.
4) Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
The number one pick of the 2008 NBA Draft doesn’t have the best chance of winning the award for the NBA’s best rookie. He’s playing on a team that has a lot of good players and he may not be forced into a large amount of minutes …read more

Chris Paul didn’t have the easiest road to the NBA. He grew up extremely close to his grandfather and tragically, Paul’s grandfather was murdered. In this video, Paul discusses the murder of his grandfather and how family helped him make it to where he is today.
Paul also discusses how he scored 61 points to honor his grandfather right after his grandfather’s death. He went into the game trying to score 61 points because his grandfather died at age 61.
Today, Paul is arguably the best player in fantasy basketball. For 2008-09 fantasy basketball drafts, CP3 will likely …read more

While the 2008 NBA Draft had a lot of good prospects, the leading candidate for the 2008-09 NBA Rookie of the Year has to be Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Blazers. Oden, who was the first pick of the 2007 NBA Draft, missed all of last year after undergoing microfracture surgery on his knee.
Although Oden is still working his way back into shape, he’s not messing around. Oden is attacking his rehab with full force. By the time the 2008-09 NBA season starts, expect Oden to quickly assert himself as one of the better centers in …read more

Jerryd Bayless, the soon to be rookie guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, was named the MVP of the NBA Summer League held in Las Vegas. Bayless and his great ability to score the ball wowed onlookers all week long.
In four games, Bayless averaged 29.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals on 48.5% shooting from the field. Bayless was far and away the leading scorer during summer league and did so shooting a respectable mark from the field.
During the 2008-09 NBA season, Bayless will likely begin the season on the bench behind Steve Blake and Brandon …read more

While Kevin Durant will be named the NBA Rookie of the Year, there were a handful of rookies who had a positive impact in the fantasy basketball world. Let’s take a look at the top five.

1. Kevin Durant, Seattle Supersonics
While Kevin Durant sometimes struggled, he also showed his immense talent for large stretches. He’s a great scorer who is an improving rebounder and passer. Going forward, Durant looks like he could be a superstar in the NBA.
2. Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
Rookies don’t come much more solid than Al Horford. He walked into the NBA and was …read more

Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
Coming into the season, many draft experts said that Al Horford was the prospect most ready to step in and play right away. Horford has proven that to be true and is now a fixture in the Hawks starting lineup. He’s a very solid player who has superstar potential down the line.

Sean Williams, New Jersey Nets
Although Sean Williams had off court issues clouding his draft stock, he has shown to be a very good basketball player on the court. He’s extremely athletic and has very good timing. If he can stay on the straight and narrow, he …read more

Luis Scola, Houston Rockets
Now that he’s in the starting lineup, there’s no reason why Luis Scola can’t be the best rookie power forward in the NBA. He’s experienced, smart and plays in a system conducive to his strengths. He should eventually become a player who can average around 12 and 8 on the NBA level.

Yi Jianlian, Miwaukee Bucks
There is a lot of hype surrounding Yi Jianlian but most of that hype is warranted. He has a pure jumper that extends all the way out to the three-point line. He can rebound and mix in some blocked shots. Everything about him …read more

Jamario Moon, Toronto Raptors
With the Raptors, Jamario Moon has become a sort of cult hero. An athletic freak, Moon took an unconventional route to the NBA and is now playing a big role on one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. He looks to be a fixture in the Raptors starting lineup.

Al Thornton, Los Angeles Clippers
The habitually banged up Clippers will lean heavily on Al Thornton as the season wears on. A pure scorer, Thornton can put the ball in the basket from a number of spots on the court. There’s no reason why …read more