Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

Hard to believe we're coming up on the end of April, right? Hopefully your teams have come flying out of the gate. If not, though, there's no need to fret. As we discussed last week, there's a happy medium between making hasty moves and taking swift, decisive action. Be patient without being passive. Need help […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/26/15

FanDuel Lineup Picks for Sunday, April 26th 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 where my mouth […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 4: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 4 of fantasy baseball. All six players listed here are under 50% owned in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week.  This week is a mix of power and speed guys. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the […]

The Cut List: Time to Let These Players Go?

Welcome to The Cut List, the place where everyone comes to cut the cheese. This week, we will be talking about Mozzarella, Muenster and my personal favorite old cheese, LaTroy Hawkins. If you were unfortunate/dumb enough to draft him, you deserved it. But if you are getting naked for saves like a stripper for dollar bills, […]

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

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 […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups and Analysis: Week 4 (Smyly, Santiago, Chavez)

Week 4 Waiver Wire Starting Pitchers As we move further along into the season, the pickings for useful SP become slimmer and slimmer. In turn, that means the options for shallower leagues become dicey when looking for players that can serve as more than a streaming option. In this week’s edition, I’ll present a few […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Four

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. Based on […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition (Plawecki, Lagares, Flores)

I promise this was unintentional, but this week's deeper league waiver wire for the National League is Mets themed. As in, all three players I suggest scooping up play their home games in Queens. A year ago - or any of the last five seasons, even - I would have laughed just at the idea […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Four

Still In The Beginning How have the first few weeks gone for you? Not exactly confident in the catcher you drafted? Looking for a reliable backup? Need to replace Yan Gomes, Jonathan Lucroy, or Travis d’Arnaud? RotoBaller has got you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league who you […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/25/15

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 where my mouth is by entering my final lineup (at […]

Ball Street: Roto Never Sleeps - MLB Recap Featuring Butler, Utley, Fiers, Machado, Betts, Travis and More

With week 3 coming to a close, let's recap some players whose stocks might be rising or falling. Now that we're almost through April, we're developing a decent sample size so we can start to see who might be for real and who we should cut. Stats current as of 9am, 4/24/2015     MLB […]

Is This Really The Return of the Old Alex Rodriguez?

Time to pull out the Pokémon cards and Sidekick phones. Alex Rodriguez is back to playing like an elite baseball player. In the first 12 games of the 2015 season, A-Rod is currently batting .316 with four home runs, 11 RBI, and a 1.157 OPS. Considering he last played a meaningful game in 2013 and […]

Real Deal or Impostor: Will Graveman, Bauer, and Cruz Sustain Their Performances?

With 2 weeks officially in the books, we can finally begin to consider 2015 performances, at least to a certain extent. The small sample size waters remain treacherous, but approximately 10% of a player's season should not be completely ignored either. Three players that are now looked at far differently than they were in the […]

Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Noah Syndergaard

  Big-Time Prospect in the Big Apple By now you know my stance on pitching. Just in case you developed a case of amnesia in the recent weeks, I think it's so deep with major league talent it's not worth paying much attention to prospects. That is, unless a very special prospect comes along. The […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/24/15

I was on a mini-streak for a while in the beginning of the week, but now I’m coming back down to Earth. A few rough pitcher outings and all of a sudden my bankroll is going the wrong way. However, I have picked up some tips that I’m going to continue to use them in […]

Week 3 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

It's Week 3 and the stars are just beginning to align in the cosmos of the MLB. Injuries are rampant, waiver wires are scarce and Nelson Cruz home runs are abundant. Fantasy owners everywhere are vigorously trying to gain an edge quickly and enjoy early season success. But remember; baseball is a marathon, not a […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 4/23/15

It's nearly the end of week 3 for fantasy baseball, and nearly 10 closers have either lost their jobs or appear on the verge of losing their job. Below we'll highlight the names you should be aware of right now. If your league counts saves, then staying on top of the current closer situations around […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 3 (Part 2)

There is a saying during the NBA playoffs: "It ain’t a series until the home team loses," or something like that. There is a similar saying for MLB that goes, “it ain’t a season until a manager melts down.” Okay maybe that saying doesn’t exist. But it sure feels like it does. Recently, Reds manager […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

Waiver Wire Targets 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Strategy: 7 Tips to Avoid Early Season Jitters

  For Long-Term Success, Don't Overreact Early in the Season Perhaps more than at any other point in the season, fantasy owners are prone to overreaction in April. Everybody wants to get off to a good start, and correctly identifying breakouts and busts as early as possible can go a long way toward determining who […]

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

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 […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Lucroy, Zobrist, Jansen, d'Arnaud, Mesoraco and More

Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy owner. They're the little “what if” clauses 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 […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base And Shortstop For Week Three

The 2015 season is well underway, but it’s never too early to start trying to improve your 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 off the waiver wire. These players are usually widely available in […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/22/15

Another full set of games on Wednesday, April 22nd, which means plenty of tourneys and leagues to sign up for! There are plenty of top notch starters are on the mound today, which means hitting on your offense pickups could be the difference maker. Without further ado, let’s get to it! Editor’s Note: RotoBaller’s Premium DFS […]

Week Three Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat with Max Petrie (4/21)

Tuesday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller Max Petrie will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Tuesday April 21th 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 […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Power Rankings for Fantasy (Week Two)

What have we here? It's a ranking of the top 30 MLB ready prospects. Some are in the majors and others are working their way to the top level. With the start of the season, there will be two additions to the power rankings. I've added an estimated time of arrival. I will also add the […]

Fantasy Baseball Stock Watch: Hot Hitters to Trade For

This week’s edition of the RotoBaller Stock Watch takes a look at five hitters, whom some fantasy owners shied away from this offseason for a variety of reasons, but have so far impressed through the early part of the season. All five are owned in virtually every league, but with their stock on the rise, […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Flaherty, Young, O'Day)

Hey RotoBallers. Welcome to my Week 3 rundown of valuable waiver wire options for AL-Only fantasy baseball leagues. It's always a challenge to stay ahead of the curve in deeper fantasy formats, so it is important to know which players are performing well. Whether your team is dealing with injuries or lack of production, here are […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers And Advice for 4/21/15

Fifteen MLB games today and if the overs/unders set in Vegas are any indication, there will be a healthy number of stacking options. I'm not exactly enthralled with the pitching options in terms of strikeout potential, but there are a few "safer" bets for guys who should pick up wins. Editor’s Note: RotoBaller’s Premium DFS Lineup […]

Minor Leagues Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 2

This past week saw several top prospects get the call up to the Majors. Carlos Rodon, the number one prospect in the Chicago White Sox system, and Kris Bryant, the number one prospect in the Chicago Cubs system (and by many the number one prospect in baseball) each were called up to their respective big […]