Fantasy Baseball Buy Low / Sell High: Hitters for Week 16
Buy/Sell Week 16: Don't Give Up Yet! In some leagues we only have about 6 weeks left (excluding the playoffs) of fantasy baseball. I hope you all enjoy the impending end to the season, because I know we will all have a lot more time on our hands when it’s over. Even if your playoff... Read More
Fantasy Baseball ROS Rankings: July Update
RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Rankings for July 2014 Clayton Kershaw, Andrew McCutchen, J.D. Martinez and Billy Hamilton stole the fantasy baseball headlines during the month of June. Kershaw put up one of the best pitching months in recent history, while J.D. Martinez came out of nowhere to revive many lucky fantasy owners hopes if they picked... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Hitters Trending Upwards / Downwards
The point of this article is to highlight fantasy baseball batters and pitchers who have been hot lately or players that have been colder than the Batman villain Mr. Freeze. The article will highlight the players most recent stats, with some advice about what should be done with the player for the rest of the season.... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 14 Sleepers
Among the deep league options this week are four interesting starting pitchers. Some of these starting pitcher sleepers are vets putting together decent stretches, while others are potential front line starters establishing themselves. I hope that you are able to find something to your liking that can give you an edge on the competition. Lucas Duda -... Read More
Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 14: Waiver Wire Targets
Something that readers of this column may or may not know about me is that I'm a huge Giants fan. Knowing that, I only have 3 things to say for this introduction to my weekly streamers column: Tim Lincecum threw a no-hitter Tim Lincecum threw a no-hitter Tim Lincecum threw a no-hitter (somehow it just... Read More
Buy / Sell Week 14: Fantasy Baseball Hitters To Target In Trades
Your Gooaaalll Is To Stay One Step Ahead I know it has been hard for most of us to sit and watch a baseball game with all of the heart stopping World Cup action happening. The good news is that your league has most likely done the same. Be alert during the next few days... Read More
Sleeper Hitters Who Could See a Big Second Half
These Hitters Love To Lay Down The Wood This is the third in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four hitters that should see increased production in batting average, and subsequently, in... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
This week's list of deep league waiver wire pickups and sleepers includes an interesting array of players that can potentially fill up a stat sheet. It is also a group that is flirting with prime real estate in some potent lineups. If you’re searching for an upgrade, including NL-Only and AL-Only formats, take a look... Read More
Third Base (3B) & First Base (1B) Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
There are a lot of newcomers on this week's list of potential pickups at the corner infield spots as several players seeing the first regular playing time of their careers are starting to produce consistent results. Granted, there are always more question marks about an unproven player, but there is also more upside. Perhaps more... Read More
Eye On The Minors: Andrew Heaney & Kyle Parker
The last of the big projected June prospect call-ups just debuted Thursday night as Andrew Heaney, the Marlins’ top prospect, made his Major League debut against the the Mets. The Marlins officially marked the beginning of their new regime this week, when they brought up Heaney and fellow rookie Anthony DeSclafani, while cutting bait on veterans Kevin... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Hitters to Buy and Sell for Week 13
I’m going to change things up a bit for you guys this week. I’ve decided it would be more beneficial for the readers if I wrote four buys and only two sells in my articles. I'll discuss additional players who are overdue for a hot-streak, and spend less time on guys whose value depends largely... Read More
DFS Lineup Picks for 6/20: FanDuel, DraftKings & DraftStreet Advice
Anyone feel tired of seeing their fantasy baseball team at the bottom of the standings? Can't seem to make up ground even though you watch the games every night, and are very active on your league's waiver wire? Have no fear, we have the perfect solution for you fantasy baseball freaks. Enter daily leagues, where... Read More
Third Base (3B) and First Base (1B) Waiver Pickups for Week 12
There is a healthy mix of new blood fantasy baseball sleepers, and veterans, headlining this week's list of waiver wire options at the hot corner. Perhaps more importantly, there are a few potential pickups that have a chance to help out in several offensive categories and not just one or two specific departments. Of course,... Read More
Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 12: Waiver Wire Targets
Week 12 Lineup Tools: Hitting Streaming Options There are risks Associated with streaming hitters but there can also be great rewards. The art of streaming hitters, much like with pitchers, is all about opportunity and maximizing the skill set of the players you have available to you. In order to find the best waiver wire sleepers,... Read More
Top 10 Minor League Hitting Prospects: Part 2
Yesterday we looked at the top 6-10 prospects. Today we bring you the top 5 hitting prospects for 2014 fantasy baseball. Top 5 MLB Hitting Prospects 5) Kris Bryant (Chicago Cubs, 3B) 2014 Minors Stats: .353/.460/.701 with 20 HR, 8 SB Relevant Categories: Batting Average, Homers, Steals Expected Call-Up Date: September Kris Bryant... Read More
Projecting Home Run Sleepers Using HR/FB Rate
This is the first in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four hitters that should see increased production in the home runs category during the hot summer months. If you are in need... Read More
Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups: First Base (1B) & Third Base (3B)
While this week's waiver wire pickups at the corner infield spots include some familiar faces that continue to produce and remain widely available, there are also two sleepers on the list that have yet to have play in a game in 2014. Fresh options are usually hard to come by at this point in the season... Read More
Buy / Sell Fantasy Baseball Hitters Week 9
I’m selling some heavy hitters and base stealers this week. It’s not that these guys have performed poorly, but they all have issues glaring fantasy owners in the face. The good news is that they all of them still have value and you can sell for some really nice value that will help out that... Read More
Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 9: Waiver Wire Targets
Some Of Your Best Trades Are The Ones You Didn't Make I almost traded for Prince Fielder two weeks ago. If I had done that trade, I might be sitting in a dark room crying right now, so if you're a Fielder owner out there in despair, trust me I have all the sympathy in... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7
My weekly look at the fantasy baseball diamonds in the rough is here! This week we have a prospect, some potential daily league players, and some waiver wire fillers that might get you through a tough stretch with your teams. Take a look and see if there is a good fit, some of these players... Read More
Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 5: Waiver Wire Targets
It's once again time for what I know has become one of your favorite parts of the week: my latest position player streamer article. Some of these players can be sleepers off the waiver wire, depending on your league format and depth, including AL-Only and NL-Only leagues. As always, each player mentioned will have an... Read More
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Third Base (3B) & First Base (1B)
Top Pickups at 1B and 3B for Week 4 The 2014 MLB season is almost a month old, but it is still not too late to find help on the waiver wire. If you're looking for help at the corner infield spots, you are particularly fortunate, because injuries and even an early trade have... Read More
Corey Hart (1B, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing the entire 2013 season due to recovering from knee surgery, Corey Hart is back with a new team in the Seattle Mariners, as well as a new lease on life. Through the first couple weeks, his .231 BA isn’t too promising, but he does boast 4... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Third Base (3B) & First Base (1B)
The first week of the 2014 MLB season is in the books, and whether your fantasy team is off to a strong start or has some work to do, there is nothing wrong with trying to find sleepers and upgrade your roster. With that in mind, here is a closer look at some corner infielders... Read More
Five First Base (1B) Deep Sleepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Five 1B Deep Sleepers for 2014 Analyzing first base is one fantasy proposition, but predicting the 2014 season’s breakouts is an entirely different ball game (pun intended). Generally, when we think of the position’s elite options, we think of the slow contributor with no SB who provides a hefty percentage of your team’s HR... Read More
Three Undervalued First Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Undervalued First Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Yesterday, I wrote about three first basemen that I thought most fantasy baseball experts were ranking too high, and thus could potentially disappoint compared to their preseason rank. Today, I’ll talk about three guys who I think are not ranked high enough, thus they are players you might... Read More
Three Overvalued First Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
I am excited to bring you the first part of my two day series examining first basemen that I think fantasy baseball analysts and experts are ranking either too high or too low. Today, we’ll discuss three guys at the position that I think are overrated and should not be drafted as high as they... Read More
Top 25 First Basemen (1B) - Rankings, Tiers and Projections
Top 25 First Basemen (1B) - 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings It comes as no surprise that first base is once again one of the deepest positions in Fantasy Baseball for 2014. The depth of the position extends into the middle and lower tiers, where you can find serviceable first basemen in the later rounds... Read More
Five Under the Radar 1st Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Five Under the Radar Sleeper 1st Basemen in 2014 Shall we start with Ike Davis? Take a deep breath. That’s it, now exhale. Let’s keep breathing until your heartbeat is back to normal. I understand your fear. Keep breathing…in through the mouth, out through the nose. I said Ike Davis’s name early to get it... Read More
Chicago Cubs Lineup Preview for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
2014 Chicago Cubs Lineup Preview for Fantasy Baseball In short, there’s not much fantasy intrigue in the field for the Cubs this year. Only two players have much more than back-end-of-draft upside, and they both come with serious risk. Such a poor group is going to struggle to cross the plate, deflating run and RBI... Read More