Five Corner Infield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 20

Save for one, each of the players we’ll cover today enjoys eligibility at multiple positions – either the middle infield or catcher. Especially in extreme formats (both deep leagues and leagues with small  benches), these types offer excellent flexibility to owners looking to squeeze every bit of blood from the stone of their roster. No […]

Deep League Waiver Wire: Week 20

Hello and welcome to the Week 20 deep waiver wire targets. The fantasy baseball season is entering the final stretch, especially for those of you with league playoffs. For those of you in leagues with exceptional depth, these six widely available players could bring you ever closer to that league championship. Featured this week will […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 20

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. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds : Week 20

This is when some of the most important moves happen in the fantasy baseball season. Now is not the time to get complacent, and stay active off the waiver wire to keep your team producing. It's time to do your homework and give these catchers a look. Don't be satisfied with your spot in the […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. 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 […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Hot Waiver Pickups & Fantasy Baseball Advice

Hot Waiver Pickups & Fantasy Baseball 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, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most relevant fantasy […]

MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/12/2015

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome back to the MLB closers watch, where we take a look at interesting closers and saves situations around MLB twice a week, and provide analysis for fantasy baseball. This week, the first injury to a top tier closer in a long time has occurred. I’ll go into detail of the ramifications […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 19

Just a month or so left until the playoffs, for those of you who play in the head-to-head format. Are you on the bubble? Looking to add reinforcements to hold off a hard-charging opponent? In pole position and engaging in some good old fashioned gamesmanship? Whatever your situation, RotoBaller’s ongoing waiver wire coverage can give […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 19

With about a month to go until the playoffs in many fantasy baseball leagues, grabbing some help in your Catcher department just might get you over the hump. Some teams might not be taking the position seriously or have a big name that they are relying on to get them through the home stretch. Here […]

Top Hitters to Stream in Week 19: Head-to-Head & Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 19 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week.  There is a shallow crop of streamers this week as only seven teams play seven games. Streaming hitters is a great way to […]

Deep League Waiver Wire: Week 19

This week we will be in part discussing the sleeper side of the David Price deal, why the Phillies are now a hot high-upside team, and why Joe Maddon gets a sick kick out of tossing around save opportunities. Buckle up. For other waiver wire options, check out RotoBaller’s fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups list. […]

Buy & Sell Starting Pitchers for Week 19

Due to publishing delays on the last buy/sell column (brought to you by Comcast's incompetence), we're going to skip the usual review of the previous week's entry and get right to the task at hand. Like Mark McGwire, we're not here to talk about the past. For more recommendations on players to improve your teams, […]

Five Corner Infield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 19

If you read last week’s corner infield pickups column, you know how incredulous I was that Miguel Sano, Maikel Franco, and Jung Ho Kang were all available in more than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Well, they still are. The first two have held steady, while Kang has experienced a modest bump in ownership rate. […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 18

Recently, fantasy baseball owners lost players like Jason Kipnis and Joe Panik to the DL. That usually means that we need to hit the waiver wire, and find a viable replacement who will continue to produce. Have no fears, I'm here to help. Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/8/15

There hasn’t been a ton of notable action over the past few days, aside from the Mariners bullpen continuing to be terrible. Below are some closers and saves updates from around MLB. For a complete look at all the bullpen situations across the MLB, check out and bookmark our MLB Closer Depth Charts. Editor’s Note: […]

Week 19 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire: Norris, Anderson, DeSclafani, Owens

Welcome to Week 19. As if you haven't been beaten over the head with this concept, we have more rookies to discuss today. That doesn't mean add them asap, simply we will be diving a little deeper into their performances to determine whether they have what it takes to succeed in 2015. We'll also be talking […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 18 (Part 2)

With only a handful of teams beginning to separate themselves from the playoff hunt, now is as good a time as any for trying to anticipate matchups that will have implications on Octoberball. This weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three game set that will see the Friday night and […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Hot Wire Pickups & Fantasy Baseball Advice

Hot Wire Pickups & Fantasy Baseball 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, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most relevant fantasy […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 18

July is now over, and we’re creeping closer to the playoffs of the MLB fantasy season. Where does your team stand? Need to replace an injured catcher? Looking for a reliable backup? RotoBaller has you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league, who you can target off the waiver wire in Week […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 18

We’re past the MLB trade deadline and into August, which means that the deadline for your fantasy league is likely coming up soon. Fortunately, if you can’t get that obstinate rival to part with the player you’re coveting, there are still options on the wire. If you find yourself in need of outfield help, consider […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/4/15

Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, we can focus on finding value from each teams current roster moving forward. This week, we'll take a look at pitchers who have risen to the closer role in the absence of the traded incumbents above them. We will also look at closers on a new club […]

Week 18 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire: Severino, Leake, Dickey, Brooks

Welcome to Week 18. Once again, there's a rookie sensation to discuss along with a former CY Young winner and another impressive rookie are on the plate. 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 […]

Five Corner Infield Pickups & Adds for Week 18

This week's corner infield pickups include three rookies, a well-traveled super-sub, and a former fantasy behemoth. As always, I am here to try and help you find ways to improve your teams off the waiver wire. We're getting closer and closer to gut-check time, so without further adieu, let's dive in. Editor’s Note: to read […]

Top Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week 18

The 2015 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone. We now know what teams are in it to win it this year, and who is already looking towards next season and beyond. With all the trades happening, this makes seller teams like the Braves, Reds and Orioles that much more of a better team to stream an […]

Top Hitters to Stream in Week 18: Head-to-Head & Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 18 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver wire for your head-to-head matchups. It can also […]

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 […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 17

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. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch - Trade Deadline Edition, Part 2 (7/31)

A busy week in the MLB with a ton of trades has shaken up rosters for the playoff push. At the time I'm writing this, there are about 16 hours left until the trade deadline so there could still be more moves that are made. We'll take a look at what has gone down over […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 18

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men, who can help out fantasy owners as we head toward Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 17 (Part 2)

Poor Wilmer Flores. In last night’s game against the Padres, Flores was broken the news that he was being traded to the Brewers in a package for Carlos Gomez, The 23-year-old was visibly shaken as he was sobbing on the field and Mets manager Terry Collins refused to take him off. As the game got […]