Chris Bassitt (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Once Scott Kazmir was moved out of town, the Oakland Athletics needed someone to step up and fill the void. Even though the A's are getting ready for the 2016 season, Chris Bassitt has been summoned to be that stop […]

J.T. Realmuto (C, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Realmuto was a two position star for part of his minor league career at SS and C. But when the Marlins needed him to convert to a full time catcher, he delivered. He has been given the shot this year to take over the […]

Curt Casali (C, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Casali bided his time behind the likes of Rene Rivera and Bobby Wilson to get a real shot at being the answer at backstop for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has not disappointed since receiving the vote of confidence. Casali has launched 7 HR […]

Welington Castillo (C, ARI) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Castillo came over in the trade for Mark Trumbo and has helped fill the void at C for the high powered offense of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since the trade from Seattle, Castillo has buffed his BA by 100 points to a respectful .258 with 9 HR and […]

Travis d’Arnaud (C, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Mets have been struggling to find a replacement for their young catcher since he went down with an injury in late June. But have no fear, he is back! He was hitting .280 and had a SLG% above .500. He […]

Aaron Hicks (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It seemed like all hope had been lost on the former first round draft pick Aaron Hicks. That was until the promotion of another highly touted prospect Byron Buxton changed that outlook. It lit a fire underneath Hicks, and he […]

Francisco Lindor (SS, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Francisco Lindor was seemingly lost in the surge of high profile promotions that has happened in 2015. With the likes of Carlos Correa, Miguel Sano, Kris Bryant and many others Lindor was seen as a nice defensive option in Cleveland […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 17

The Catcher position in fantasy baseball is such a premiere position that most fantasy owners have trouble getting sustained production. Injuries and poor play can cost an owner vital stats from this spot that can be remedied easily through perusing their friendly waiver wire. Here are some names to look for to fill the void […]

Week 17 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (7/30)

  Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday July 30th 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 […]

Taylor Jungmann (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Just when you thought the Milwaukee Brewers cupboards were empty after Jimmy Nelson's callup late last year, here comes Taylor Jungmann to keep hope alive. Even though this is a lost year for the Brewers, Jungmann's first season in Milwaukee has […]

J.J. Hoover (RP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds are blowing up their team and with that fallout comes opportunities for other players to become fantasy relevant. With the potential trade of Aroldis Chapman looming on the horizon, J.J. Hoover should be taking over the ninth in the Queen City. Even including Hoover's […]

Michael Conforto (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It took quite some time for the New York Mets to put ailing OF Michael Cuddyer on the shelf. But they didn't wait long at all to add another Michael to their roster to help bolster their hitting which has slumped […]

Matt Shoemaker (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a breakout season in 2014, Matt Shoemaker had every intention of becoming a mainstay in the Angels rotation. After a rough first two months, Shoemaker has settled back into some form of normalcy and has become a viable part […]

Trevor Plouffe (3B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ and AL-Only leagues. OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The only talk coming out of the Twin Cities that involved Trevor Plouffe this season was how long would it take for Miguel Sano to take his job? The answer to that clearly has been that Mr. Plouffe still has […]

Robbie Ray (SP, AZ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ and NL-Only Leagues. OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If someone were to ask you who the best pitcher in 2015 has been for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the answer should be Robbie Ray. Chase Anderson had a nice first half, but ever since Robbie Ray was inserted into the […]

Danny Duffy (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ and AL-Only Leagues. OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Ever since Danny Duffy came back from left biceps tendinitis, he has become the pitcher the Royals were expecting all along. The stats may not wow anyone, but his effectiveness has taken some serious strides forward this season. With less […]

Week 16 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (7/23)

Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday July 23th 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 […]

Week 15 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (7/16)

  Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday July 16th 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 […]

Ervin Santana (SP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Ervin Santana has finally arrived and is ready to help the Minnesota Twins. Even though this is his fourth team in four years, Santana had a lot to give when the season began. That was ultimately derailed by his 80-game suspension for […]

Patrick Corbin (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Patrick Corbin missed the entire 2014 season after becoming a victim to the dreaded Tommy John surgery. Now Corbin is back to be the ace of the Diamondbacks rotation, and it could not have come at a better time. The Diamondbacks are on […]

Clay Buchholz (SP, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Even when a pitcher struggles, the good ones always seem to figure it out. Clay Buchholz has always had electric stuff and if there was ever a time to buy in again that time is now. The Boston Red Sox are struggling […]

Joe Panik (2B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 51% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Panik is the prototypical glue guy to any team. For the San Francisco Giants it means he does a little bit of everything and is virtually irreplaceable. For fantasy owners he is the type of player that wins owners championships. […]

Mitch Moreland (1B / DH, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Is it too late for a 29-year-old, who was taken in the 17th round, to finally break out? Mitch Moreland would say this was all apart of the plan and everyone should take notice. Moreland's career .258 BA and .319 OBP does […]

Week 13 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (7/2)

  Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday July 2nd 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 […]

Dioner Navarro (C,TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deep two-catcher and AL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Dioner Navarro is not the sexiest name in fantasy baseball, but don't be fooled - the guy can produce if given the chance to show it. Fantasy catchers often go underutilized unless leagues require that two backstops be started. […]

Justin Turner (1B / 2B / 3B / SS, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ and NL-Only Leagues. OWNED IN: 23% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Justin Turner has gone from plug-and-play utility man to fantasy juggernaut in 2015. With injuries galore for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Turner has found himself on the field regularly and playing a key part in seemingly every game. His .320 […]

Taijuan Walker (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: As talented of a pitcher as Taijuan Walker clearly is he has struggled mightily to the point of ownership in fantasy leagues plummeting in epic proportions. At 26% owned Walker is a guy that will not last very long on the wire […]

Steven Matz (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues. OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Dost thou eyes deceive me!? The New York Mets are not only competing but they are calling up their prospects appropriately!? The era of Steven Matz in New York may create one of the most sought after pitching staffs in all of baseball. […]

Roberto Osuna (RP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 4% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Relief pitchers in fantasy baseball are often labeled "dime-a-dozen" as they tend to change hands on a moment's notice. In the case of Roberto Osuna of the Toronto Jays, it has been long overdue that this talented flame-thrower finally gets his opportunity […]

Andrew Heaney (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the highest rated left-handed pitching prospects of the past few years has finally made his case to join a Major League rotation. After two trades and countless momentum swings between levels of competition Andrew Heaney has arrived […]