Eduardo Escobar (2B/SS/3B/OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Eduardo Escobar has been part of the glue that has kept the Twins playoff hopes alive as a jack-of-all-trades. He gets the little things done for the club to help them win. As a fantasy asset, his multiple eligibility is a definite plus, but […]

Kevin Pillar (OF, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Pillar has been an afterthought in the Toronto Blue Jays success, but that doesn't mean he isn't fantasy relevant. His speed/power combination has been overshadowed by the Jays entire lineup full of stars and highly touted prospects. There sits Pillar just chugging away […]

Anthony DeSclafani (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Reds aren't mathematically eliminated from the NL playoffs quite yet, and that has not stopped the Reds from becoming a scrappy team. Their pitching staff has been the biggest reason for that with Anthony DeSclafani leading the charge. His 7 K/9 is right on course […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 24

Making the right moves at this point in the season can be the difference between advancing in the playoffs and starting to dive into managing your fantasy football roster. Often times with these lists similar players keep showing up because quite frankly the news is not out yet on the success of some of these […]

Josh Tomlin (SP, CLE) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Tomlin's career numbers have been nothing short of abysmal and yet owners should truly take a look at what Tomlin has done to keep Cleveland and his career afloat. Tomlin has been on fire as of late spinning 16 innings with […]

Jorge De La Rosa (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The thought of picking up a Rockies pitcher is typically discarded immediately by most owners without so much as a second thought. However, in Jorge De La Rosa's case, a closer look is highly recommended. The walks have been way down in […]

Jayson Werth (OF,WSH) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 61% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Even though Jayson Werth has reverted back to his 2012 ways, he is still a viable option for anyone in need of outfield help especially with the Nationals needing any and all help they can get. Yes, his season numbers have not […]

Javier Baez (2B / SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After going through a season where he had to prove to himself to the organization, Javier Baez has finally ascended to the Cubs MLB roster. This time, it may be for good. Baez's career 40.2% K rate has been disturbingly well […]

Kris Medlen (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There was much speculation when Kris Medlen finally came back to full time SP duties again after so much time went by. Some thought he would never attain that status again. His 14:3 K/BB ratio has been a welcome sign of […]

Marcus Stroman (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The ace that Toronto thought it would have all season is back. Marcus Stroman is finally ready to come back from the torn ACL that he suffered in Spring Training and he is firing on all cylinders. His throwing sessions and rehab […]

Carlos Rodon (SP, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Carlos Rodon has been such a glimmer of hope in Chicago that people tend to forget another lost season on the South Side. Rodon's early control struggles have not completely subsided but his ERA and his overall pitching prowess have turned […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 23

While most fantasy owners are seeking out fantasy football advice take heed to your playoff bound fantasy baseball team to look for answers to bolster your team for the stretch run. It doesn't hurt to look around for players that are now performing at levels more accustomed to their normal levels or just an extra […]

Week 21 Q&A: Live Fantasy Baseball Chat (8/27)

Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday August 27th at 9:00 PM EST. Lineup concerns, add/drops, trades, DFS questions – you name it, we cover it! Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball lineup, waiver wire and sit/start questions answered. We’ll do our […]

Derek Norris (C / 1B, SD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Diego Padres made a ton of moves this year including bringing over Derek Norris from Oakland to replace Yasmani Grandal who went to Los Angeles. Norris was brought it to get everyday playing time and be a hitting presence behind the plate. […]

Wilson Ramos (C, WSH) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Ramos possesses a true power threat from the C position on a team such as the Nationals with loads of offensive talent up and down the lineup. The issue with Ramos is staying healthy as he has not eclipsed the 100 games played mark […]

Miguel Montero (C, CHC) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Talk about a guy who is hitting the cover off of the ball. Miguel Montero has come alive! Over the past few weeks Montero has hit 4 HR, collected 10 RBI, hit over .300 and has an OPS near 1.200. Montero’s first season on […]

Travis Shaw (1B, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Travis Shaw is just another example of a guy being in the right place at the right time to seize an opportunity to prove how good he can really be. The Red Sox have been quite frankly a mess all season […]

Nathan Eovaldi (SP,NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nathan Eovaldi has been on an absolute tear as of late and for those fantasy owners looking for a huge boost in their pitching department they can look no further than the services of Eovaldi. Over his last 10 starts, Eovaldi has […]

David Wright (3B, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 78% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The man who has inhabited the hot corner for the Mets for the past decade is back with a vengeance. And to silence his critics he is already hitting well and hitting for power. David Wright had missed most of the 2015 […]

Yordano Ventura (SP,KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Yes Yordano Ventura can be a wild and frustrating pitcher at times, but aren't the great ones just a little bit on the edgy side to begin with? Ventura and the Royals have seemingly been on cruise control for the better part […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 22

This week's list will showcase four catchers who are making a big splash at the Waiver Wire this week or have made enough noise to warrant your attention. As per every week not every name is going to be flashy or exciting and a lot of owners do not have the need to pick up […]

J.P.Arencibia (C, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only / Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This is the wild card of this list simply because he enters it after Curt Casali went down to injury. Arencibia has been called up to fill in for Casali and shadow over Rene Rivera. That is precisely the reason he makes this […]

Sean Doolittle (RP,OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Sean Doolittle is yet another case of Hamlet's famous words "To Be or Not To Be? That Is The Question." Will he be the closer in Oakland? Or will he just be another injured reliever who gets lost in the shuffle and […]

Mike Zunino (C, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team / Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This player has been such a pariah to many fantasy owners who thought he would be one of the best sleeper catchers in fantasy baseball. His amazingly slow start had owners dumping him fast and letting him figure out his hitting issues […]

Blake Swihart (C, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: A few weeks back fellow Red Sox C Ryan Hanigan made this list and Blake Swihart seemed to be fading into the distance. This rookie has decided to turn around and sprint towards proving he deserves to belong. Recently Swihart has […]

Ivan Nova (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Yankees have had nothing short of a remarkable year. The return of Ivan Nova came just in time. Since Nova returned in late June, he has posted a 3.72 ERA with a 2:1 K/BB ratio and 4 QS. He's helped to […]

John Axford (RP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues. OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Colorado Rockies have played the fun game of "Closer Carousel" for most of this season, seemingly using anyone who can muster up the strength to pitch in the 9th inning. John Axford had the job, lost it, and essentially won it back […]

Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Lets face it, the debut of Byron Buxton did not go as planned for all fantasy owners who were hoping for Mike Trout 2.0. Buxton exited stage left from Minnesota in late June after a four strikeout game that left him with […]

Raisel Iglesias (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues. OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues. ANALYSIS: How is this guy available in 90% of leagues right now? How is this possible? Raisel Iglesias has been on an absolute tear as of late, and he is pulling off the best Rodney Dangerfield impression going today. "I don't get no […]

Junichi Tazawa (RP,BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Red Sox have been in a state of turmoil at the back end of their rotation after losing Koji Uehara for the rest of the season due to a fractured wrist. The acquisition of Jean Machi seemed to be the […]