Best Time to Add Players on Yahoo Fantasy
The "best time to add players on Yahoo fantasy" depends on one thing: your league's waiver rules. Some leagues allow instant free-agent adds, while others run waivers once per day.
But in general, the best time to add players is right when they become available at 3:00am EST, and before the games you need, especially in NBA and NHL where schedule timing matters. This may be difficult for most people to do consistently, so using EarlyBird Fantasy to schedule your adds for free can help.
Get StartedStep 1: Check if the player is on waivers or is a free agent
- Free Agent: usually instant add (depends on settings)
- Waivers: your add processes when waivers run
If you are trying to consistently win timing, start with automation.
Step 2: Add players for light nights so you actually get starts
Even if you get the player, the pickup can be wasted if your lineup is already full on heavy nights.
- NBA off-night planning: What Are Light Nights in Fantasy Basketball?
- NHL off-night planning: What Are Light Nights in Fantasy Hockey?
Step 3: Time your adds around your streaming plan
Streaming works best when you plan adds like a weekly path.
Basics: What Is Streaming in Fantasy Sports?
4-step method: How do I stream effectively in fantasy sports?
Make timing easy (without waking up early)
If waivers clear at a bad time, using a tool to schedule your pickup can help you execute the plan consistently.
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