Freddy Galvis (SS, SD) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: By now, most players are somewhat familiar with the story of San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis, a Phillies farmhand who had a breakout 2016. He was acquired by the Padres as a free agent to keep shortstop warm for Fernando Tatis Jr. […]

Amed Rosario (SS, NYM) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been pretty bad in 2018. The former top prospect has lost almost all of his shine between the last two seasons, as the hit tool has not translated yet and the expected pop has yet […]

Week 12 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 12, RotoBallers. Over the season, inclusion in the weekly RotoBaller Outfield Waiver Wire Targets roundup almost guarantees a sharp increase in ownership. For example, just a mention on our prestigious column, and Joc Pederson has seen his rate jump by more than 20%. Johnny Field's percentage increased by 100%!! But unfortunately, our powers are […]

Week 11 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome to Week 11, Rotoballers. The dog days are upon us. June is when the game warms up, and you need to keep your head up. Remember last season when Eric Thames was the presumptive MVP in April and May, only to crash and burn in June? There's a lot of season left, and winners […]

Joey Gallo Hitless, Fanned Three Times in Win

Joey Gallo, playing out of left field, couldn't muster a hit and was struck out three times in a 8-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. The three punch-outs raised Gallo's season strikeout total to 75, putting him comfortably in the lead in all of baseball. If you're playing Gallo in a league that penalizes […]

Mazara Swipes a Bag, Knocks in Three in Win

Outfielder Nomar Mazara went 1-for-5 with a three run home run and a stolen base in the Texas Rangers' 8-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. The 23-year-old has been in the midst of a slump, hitting just .160/.276/.440 with a pair of homers over the last week. That said, the outfielder has been pretty […]

Jurickson Profar Hits Cleanup, Launches His Third Homer of 2018

Don't look now, but former consensus #1 prospect Jurickson Profar is heating up. The Texas Rangers gave their shortstop the cleanup spot against the Yankees, and the 25-year-old responded with his third dinger of 2018. Profar is a long way from achieving the lofty expectations once placed on him, but over the last two weeks […]

Cole Hamels Posts Arguably His Best Start of the Season

Starter Cole Hamels looked like his old self in a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees, hurling seven strong innings with four hits, two walks, and two runs surrendered while striking out seven. While he's had other strong outings this season, including a six-inning one run tilt earlier in May and an 11-strikeout performance […]

Johnny Field (OF, TB) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field is a player that we just cannot give up on, even with his ridiculously low ownership. Mr. Create-A-Player got back on the horse this week, hitting .350/.381/.500 on 20 at-bats with a home run, four runs, and three […]

Alen Hanson (2B/OF, SF) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: When the Giants added former Pirates prospect Alen Hanson in the offseason on a minor league deal, no one batted an eye. Hanson had flamed out in Pittsburgh after sitting atop prospects lists for years. However, the pop never developed, the hitting […]

Week 8 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome Rotoballers. Week 8 is on the way, and with it we're one step closer to completing our second month of the season. By now, we're starting to accrue enough data that advanced statistics become more usable for analysis. This is an exciting time when we learn who's gains in contact percentage and ISO are […]

Brandon Mann Throws Scoreless First MLB Outing

Texas Rangers reliever Brandon Mann was called up ahead of their tilt versus the Houston Astros. The 33-year-old made his first career appearance, completing an inspiring 16-year journey to the bigs that saw him pitch in the Japanese League and even independent leagues. In a twist that belongs in a Disney movie, Mann pitched 1 […]

Renato Nunez Claimed by Orioles

The Texas Rangers designated utility man Renato Nunez for assignment, allowing the Baltimore Orioles to claim the struggling 24-year-old. Nunez found it difficult in his longest exposure in the majors, leading the Rangers to follow the path of the A's and release the youngster. Nunez is unlikely to make an impact on the Orioles roster […]

Jose Pirela (2B/OF, SD) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres journeyman Jose Pirela came into 2018 as a popular sleeper, but has thus far disappointed. After punching 10 home runs on a .202 ISO in just 344 plate appearances, Pirela has struggled to match those numbers this season. He […]

Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler has flown relatively under the fantasy radar this season, but the 25-year-old has made some encouraging signs of improvement. While Kepler had a less than inspiring week, hitting just .190 with a home run, the season long […]

Matt Moore's Struggles Continue

Courtesy of the Houston Astros, starter Matt Moore delivered another brutal outing for fantasy owners. Over three innings, the 28-year-old surrendered six hits and three walks, bringing in three runs. The five strikeouts weren't enough to salvage a dreadful day, which continues a terrible 2018 for the veteran. The Texas Rangers were hoping that Moore […]

Adrian Beltre Expects DL Stint

While an official announcement has yet to be made, TR Sullivan reports that third baseman Adrian Beltre said that the tweak to the injured hamstring felt similar to what sent him to the disabled list earlier in the year. The Texas Rangers will likely make appropriate moves soon, and fantasy owners should expect to once […]

Week 7 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Welcome Rotoballers. Week 7 is on the way, and with it we're one step closer to completing our second month of the season. By now, we're starting to accrue enough data that advanced statistics become more usable for analysis. This is an exciting time when we learn who's gains in contact percentage and ISO are […]

Rougned Odor Struggling During Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been on a rehab assignment with the Texas Rangers Triple-A affiliate over the last week, and unfortunately he hasn't exactly been lighting the world on fire. A line of .176/.263/.235 with just one extra-base hit, no home runs, and five strikeouts on 17 at-bats is a fairly bad […]

Willie Calhoun Hitting Well With Little Power at Triple-A

Texas Rangers' outfielder and top prospect Willie Calhoun has been hitting well over the last 10 games, to the tune of .316 with just four strikeouts and two walks over 38 at-bats. Calhoun's season line of .260/.322/.382 is fine, but certainly less impressive than what was expected from the 23-year-old in 2018. The power outage […]

Nomar Mazara Slams Two Homers in Walk-Off Win

Outfielder Nomar Mazara hit two home runs, including a 10th inning walk off, in the Texas Rangers 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. The outing brings the 23-year-old's batting line to .294/.357/.545 with 10 home runs, 22 runs scored, and 28 runs batted in. Mazara has quietly put up a solid season leading into the […]

Adrian Beltre to Be Activated and Hit Cleanup

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) will return from the disabled list and hit fourth against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. The veteran took grounders from the hot corner earlier in the day, and it appears that it was the last check to make sure he was good to go. This will be a […]

Adrian Beltre Takes Grounders as Recovery Continues

Texas Rangers' third baseman Adrian Beltre worked out in the field, working easy grounders as he continues his recovery from a strained hamstring. Fielding is the last piece of the puzzle to returning to the lineup, which would be a huge boost to a struggling Rangers squad. It's unclear whether or not Texas would send […]

Tim Lincecum Struggles in First Triple-A Rehab Outing

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) threw his first rehab outing, and the results weren't great. The former Cy Young winner gave up a walk, a double and threw a wild pitch resulting in two earned runs over his inning of work. Lincecum did strike out two hitters but needed 16 pitches to get […]

Keone Kela Picks Up a Save

Texas Rangers closer Keone Kela gave up a hit but struck out two and held on to secure his seventh save in a 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. The save was Kela's first in more than a week and comes after he gave up five runs in his last two innings pitched. No closer […]

Jurickson Profar Hits Game-Winning Triple Against Tigers

Texas Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar hit third in the order and responded with a seventh-inning triple, driving in a run that proved to be the game-winner against the Detroit Tigers. While Profar's overall line still isn't terribly impressive, the 25-year-old has been steadily improving since returning from a concussion a few weeks ago. Most notably, […]

Matt Moore Knocked Around Again

Another start, another ugly line for Texas Rangers starter Matt Moore against the offensively-challenged Detroit Tigers. Moore surrendered five earned runs over 5 2/3 innings, giving up nine hits, two walks and striking out five in the process. Nothing about the 28-year-old's season line looks good right now, as the outing brings his ERA to […]

Nomar Mazara Goes Deep in Come-From-Behind Win

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara nailed his eighth home run of the season off of Michael Fulmer to help the Rangers come from four runs down in a 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. Mazara went 2-for-3 and added another run scored to bring his season line up to .287/.345/.507. The 24-year-old has quietly had […]

Rougned Odor Working Out in Arlington

After a couple of days on a rehab assignment, Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor returned to Arlington for an early workout. It's unclear what this means for Odor's timetable for return, but it's certainly a good sign for the young middle infielder. Upon return, the 24-year-old will be trying to recapture his 2016 form. […]

Johnny Field (OF, TB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field is exactly the deep sleeper that we love here at RotoBaller. Over the last week, Field picked up 34 at-bats and posted a .265 average with two home runs, seven runs scored, and a steal for […]