MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/8/15

When it comes to fantasy sports, anything can happen. While I do not believe in magic, I do believe in miracles. Miracles can happen at anytime and it is nearly impossible to predict. Instead of trying to predict these miracles, I will base my DraftKings DFS picks off of consistency. Finding consistency in fantasy sports […]

Astros Top Prospect Carlos Correa To Be Promoted Today

Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros have called up top prospect Carlos Correa to the majors, and he will be ready to play today against the Sox. Correa, 20, is the number one prospect in the Astros system, and is number two in the league behind the Twins' Byron Buxton. Houston, who […]

Week 10 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. It seems that for the first time, in a long time, pitching around baseball isn't quite as dominant as it has been. A lot of the non-elite pitchers are struggling to find consistency, leading to higher team ERAs and WHIPs for fantasy baseball owners. In such times, I find it's best to bench some iffy […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 10 (Part 1)

Let’s talk All Stars. More specific, All Star starting pitchers. There are several great candidates in both leagues and now that the voting is exclusively online, it’s about time the managers and league turn the voting of the starters over to the fans as well. In the American League, there are several candidates that have […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base (2B) And Shortstop (SS) For Week 10

The 2015 season is well underway, and of course everyone is looking to improve their team. Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players at second base and shortstop per week who I think can help your team. Below our my recommendations for Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. These […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 10

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. If you play […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 10

Hunting for values on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy season. This can be especially true at the infield corners, an area where the stars are readily scooped up and finding a low cost alternative can be often difficult. Here at RotoBaller, we're always looking […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/8/15

There is just an eight game slate scheduled for Monday, June 8th, so perhaps we'll have to get creative with our lineups. Editor's Note: If you play on FanDuel, you should also check out RotoBaller’s DFS Partner DraftKings - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's FREE to enter and pays out $100,000 in […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week 10

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you’d like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a […]

Carlos Correa (SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: And there we have it... it's finally Carlos Correa time. Earlier today, it was announced that the top MLB shortstop prospect for the Houston Astros has been called up to the big leagues, making him an immediate must-add in all fantasy baseball leagues. If you are […]

Top Outfield Waiver Pickups & Adds for Week 10

As we enter the middle stretch of the season, it becomes both easier to identify and harder to add players on the wire who can help us. Many breakout candidates have likely been long since snapped up in your league, so you’ll need to dig a bit deeper to find talent. Filters and splits are […]

Week 10 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Analysis

Long days, long nights. Summer is upon us and the baseball season is in full swing. If you've been following along with this series all season, you know the drill. If not, this article is to help you uncover starting pitcher options that may have been overlooked in your league. Most of the guys mentioned […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 10: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 10 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are under 50% owned in fantasy leagues and play seven games this week. There is less streaming talent available than other weeks, but if you need to take a flier, these are your guys. Streaming hitters is a […]

Week 10 Buy and Sell Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

All three of last week’s sells pitched poorly in their first start after the list was published, while the buys spun gems. That probably means the exact opposite will happen this time around, so plan accordingly. Never forget that baseball is a fickle and cruel mistress. Editor’s Note: to read about waiver wire options for […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week 10

The world of closers is one of constant turmoil. There are a couple dominating setup man on the waiver wire in many leagues who may soon steal the ninth inning job from struggling closers. Below are some relief pitchers to consider adding off the waiver wire, if you're looking to add some saves potential to […]

DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 6/07/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. He's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Sunday, June 7th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 6/7/15

Below are my FanDuel DFS lineup picks for Sunday, June 7th. Daily fantasy baseball leagues (DFS) are becoming the thing to do, and here at RotoBaller we are excited to help our users build their bankrolls. I’ll be covering FanDuel lineup picks, sleepers and general advice every Saturday and Sunday. I’ll also be putting my money […]

Week 10 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat with Max Petrie (5/31) @ 8 ET

Sunday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller Max Petrie will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Sunday June 7th at 8:00 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 best to […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Doolittle, Vogt, Puig, Soler, Beltre, More...

Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy player. They're the little “what if” clause hanging over every fantasy season, that thing you just can't ever really predict no matter how much pre-draft research you do. Like it or not, being able to properly […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/6/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, June 6th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition (Paulsen, Schwarber, Strickland)

Welcome to yet another edition of the Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition. My goal as always, is to help identify some fantasy baseball players who can be viable waiver wire pickups and sleepers for deeper leagues, including NL-Only formats. Today I have an every day infielder, a late-inning reliever, and a guy (currently at […]

Champs or Chumps: Bryce Harper, Gregory Polanco, A.J. Burnett

Once again, it is time to attempt to sort through the statistical noise that comes standard with every baseball season and work out whether current performances are sustainable or if significant regression should be expected. This week, we look at a pitcher making a strong case for Comeback Player of the Year, a Pirates outfielder […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/5/2015

It’s very challenging sometimes to make the transition from Thursday’s slate to Friday’s slate. On Thursday, your selection of games is limited, especially if you don’t include any afternoon games. Fast forward one day, and usually every team is playing a late game (like this Friday). It’s a challenge trying to find the right players […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/5/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. He's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, June 5th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

Week 8 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (6/4)

Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday June 4th 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 best […]

The Cut List? (Week Nine): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On...

In week 9 it’s all about what to do with struggling arms. There are some hidden gems lurking in the waiver wire and there are some great buy low targets, so let’s get right into the nitty gritty of who you should consider cutting bait on. Editor's Note: To read about about some waiver wire options […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire, Buy Low & Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

Buy Low Candidates and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio will be […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 8

Balbino Fuenmayor (1B/3B, KC, Double-A) Stats: .365/.402/.602, 10 HR, 1 SB, 4.6% BB rate, 17.5% K rate Balbino Fuenmayor has the unfortunate distinction of being able to play two positions, and also being blocked by two potential All-Stars at both positions. He couldn’t even play DH for the Royals because of the great play of […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 6/4/15

Don’t look now, but I’m starting to get on a roll on FanDuel. I’ve cashed in small tournaments the past two nights (I’m writing this before the end of Wednesday’s games, but I’m in good shape if Miguel Gonzalez can get a win), and I’ve been doing well in head-to-head games if you don’t include […]