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What Is a Fantasy Pick Up Automator?

A Fantasy Pick Up Automator is a tool that helps you automate your waiver wire pickups by scheduling adds in advance. Instead of racing your league mates to the waiver wire, you can set your pickup plan ahead of time and let the tool handle the timing.

This matters most in NBA and NHL, where:

• schedules change daily
• streaming is a huge advantage
• being first on a pickup can swing a matchup

Why NBA & NHL Managers Use Pickup Automation

1. You stop losing adds to timing. Waivers and free agent pickups often happen at inconvenient times. If you are late by even a few minutes, the best adds are gone.
2. You stream more efficiently (more usable games). Streaming is about getting extra games from your roster spot, especially on light nights when your lineup has open slots.
3. You react faster to injuries + role changes. NBA rotations and NHL line combos change quickly. If a player gets bumped into a bigger role, being early matters.
4. You execute your plan consistently. A lot of fantasy success is small weekly edges. Automating the timing helps you stack those edges all season.

How It Works (4 Steps)

1. Sign in with your Yahoo account. Connect your Yahoo Fantasy account so EarlyBird can access your leagues.
2. Select your team. Choose the league and team you want to manage.
3. Choose your target add. Pick the player you want to add from the available pool.
4. Schedule the pickup time. Set the exact time you want the add to happen.

EarlyBird executes the pickup automatically. When the time hits, EarlyBird runs the pickup.

Best Use Cases (NBA & NHL)

Streaming for schedule advantage

Use your moves on players who:

• play on light nights
• have back-to-backs
• have strong weekly schedules (more games, better startability)

If you are new to the concept, start here: What Is Streaming in Fantasy Sports?

Weekly "add path" planning

Instead of random pickups, you can chain your adds into a plan:

• Add a player for Mon/Wed
• Swap for Thu/Sat
• Swap for Sat/Sun back-to-back

Want the step-by-step process? How to Stream Effectively in Fantasy Sports: 4 Steps to Improve Your Team's Performance

Injury replacements

When injuries hit, the best replacement is usually the first one picked up. Scheduling helps you act immediately when timing matters.

Category/counted-stat pushes (especially NHL + category leagues)

Need shots, hits, blocks, threes, steals, etc.? Pickup timing lets you optimize your lineup spots without missing the window.

Related Questions

Is a Fantasy Pick Up Automator useful in NBA and NHL?

Yes, NBA and NHL are where it shines the most because streaming and schedule optimization matter every week.

Does a pickup automator make decisions for me?

No. It helps you execute your plan (timing), but you still choose who to add and when.

Is using a pickup automator allowed?

That depends on your league rules and platform rules. Some leagues are fine with automation; some prefer manual adds only. If you are unsure, check your league settings and ask your commissioner.

Do I still need to set my lineup?

Yes. This automates pickups, your lineup management stays the same.

Ready to Automate Your NBA & NHL Pickups?

If you want to stop missing waiver adds and start streaming with a plan, try EarlyBird Fantasy.

More FAQs

• What Is Streaming in Fantasy Sports?
• How do I stream effectively in fantasy sports?