Fantasy Sports
Shawn Childs

Shawn Childs

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

With 20+ years of experience in the high-stakes fantasy market, I aim to research and compete at the highest level in baseball and football each season. I've contributed as a writer/analyst for Sports Draft Daily, ScoutPro, Scout Fantasy, Fulltime Fantasy, FFToolbox, and Sports Illustrated Fantasy. I'm honored to be in the National Fantasy Baseball Championship Hall of Fame. My drafting philosophy is risk-averse yet open to betting on potential game-changers. I approach player selection with a neutral perspective, acknowledging that fantasy sports are inherently unpredictable due to injuries, performance dips, and managerial decisions. My work focuses on these main areas: - Season-long fantasy baseball and football - BestBall Baseball and Football Events - Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS): DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog - Long Shot Player Prop Parlays for NFL I participate in various leagues and contests, including NFBC, NFFC, RTSports, FFPC, DraftKings, Underdog Fantasy, FanDuel, and FFWC, with the goal of leveraging my extensive experience and research for success in each game format. A fantasy follower can expect in-depth profiles of NFL and MLB players, along with season-long and weekly projections for each fantasy football season. In addition, I have many strategy articles to help develop fantasy players' learning curves.

Minnesota Twins first baseman Ty France (13) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Waiver Wire

Fantasy Baseball: Week 3 Waiver Wire First Basemen

Ty France and Carlos Santana offer short-term value at first base, while top minor league prospects like Nick Kurtz and Jac Caglianone could emerge as future fantasy contributors.

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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez (5) asks for time-out against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at PNC Park.
Waiver Wire

Fantasy Baseball: Week 3 Waiver Wire Catchers

Endy Rodriguez offers upside as a C2 despite a slow start, while Pedro Pages emerges as a potential deep-league replacement for the injured Ivan Herrera.

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Seattle Mariners Closer Andres Munoz
MLB

Fantasy Baseball: Week 3 Closer Depth Charts & Bullpen Report

Two weeks into the season, fantasy managers are questioning why they invested an early draft pick for Emmanuel Clase and Devin Williams. Is it time to buy insurance? Mining saves is a weekly process in fantasy baseball.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Watch: Zebby Matthews Headlines Top Minor League Pitchers

Several young arms are making noise in the minors and could soon earn rotation spots in the majors. With Pablo Lopez hitting the IL, Zebby Matthews headlines a group of potential fantasy baseball pickups showing strong early-season form.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Jordan Lawlar rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tyler Alexander in the second inning of a spring training game on Feb. 26, 2025, in Scottsdale at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Watch: Nick Kurtz, Jordan Lawlar, Tirso Ornelas, More

Top MLB prospects like Nick Kurtz and Jordan Lawlar are surging in the minors, signaling potential call-ups that could impact fantasy baseball rosters soon.

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Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (13) warms up before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.
NFL

Elic Ayomanor NFL Draft Scouting Report & Fantasy Football Outlook

Elic Ayomanor enters the NFL Draft as a big-bodied receiver with solid production and a strong blend of speed and physicality.

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report: Strider, Giolito, Suarez Near MLB Returns

Several high-impact starting pitchers are nearing returns from injury or ramping up their rehab assignments, creating potential shakeups across MLB rotations.

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a home run during the 1st inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report: Freddie Freeman Returns

Several key fantasy baseball bats are nearing returns from injury, offering potential boosts to lineups in the coming week.

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San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash (3) catches a touchdown pass in front of Southern California Trojans cornerback Ceyair Wright (22) during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
NFL

Nick Nash NFL Draft Scouting Report & Fantasy Football Outlook

San Jose State's Nick Nash enters the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the most interesting prospects after an unconventional journey from quarterback to wide receiver.

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Washington State wideout Kyle Williams (WO40) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
NFL

Kyle Williams NFL Draft Scouting Report & Fantasy Football Outlook

Kyle Williams showcased elite explosiveness and deep-play potential in 2024, making him a high-upside NFL Draft target despite questions about consistency and route refinement.

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East wide receiver Dominic Lovett of Georgia (16) celebrates after the West miss a field goal to end the game at AT&T Stadium.
NFL

Dominic Lovett NFL Draft Scouting Report & Fantasy Football Profile

Georgia wideout Dominic Lovett brings polished route running and elite quickness to the table, but questions around physicality and post-catch creativity may push him into the late rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) in action during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium.
NFL

Jaylin Noel NFL Draft Scouting Report & Fantasy Football Profile

Iowa State’s Jaylin Noel brings elite speed, special teams value, and slot versatility to the 2025 NFL Draft, making him a potential WR3 fit in pass-heavy offenses with established outside threats.

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