Getting A Grip On Holds: Relief Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the relief pitcher sleepers we highlight today feature some solid setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely their team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 21: Waiver Wire Targets

It's hard to believe the fantasy season is already winding to a close, but if you play in standard leagues (and even most custom leagues), you're on the home stretch by now. I'll keep this introduction short and sweet then. You all know the drill: below are five hitters owned in fewer than 50% of leagues who […]

5 Two-Start Starting Pitcher Sleeper Streamers for Week 21

Welcome to the first ever edition of the RotoBaller two-start streamer article written from Italy! Despite the fact that I am on vacation, fantasy baseball never stops! It's getting to crunch time in many leagues, so the pasta and pizza can wait for a few minutes. This piece focuses on the best two-start starting pitcher streamers and […]

Five Outfielder Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

As the summer rolls on, fantasy owners are gearing up for the home stretch. Here are five outfielders that could help propel their teams toward the finish line. I believe these players are currently undervalued and are worth considering as waiver wire additions.   Michael Cuddyer - (OF, COL) - 40% Owned BALLER MOVE: Add […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters & Pitchers For Week 20

I am excited about this week's deep league waiver wire sleeper pickups article. There is real value in this group of players. While I am very high on David Peralta and Mike Zunino, don’t sleep on the savvy veterans either. Let's get to it!   J.P. Arencibia - C, Texas Rangers Owned in 21% of […]

3 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Deeper Leagues

Fantasy baseball owners are always looking for the next sleeper or big player from the waiver wire to help improve their teams. Every year there are starting pitchers who come out of nowhere to make a huge splash, and then there are guys who take a little bit longer to develop or round into form as […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 20 (Part 2)

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Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Options This week we'll look at a few different types of fantasy baseball catchers. One was a higher round pick in fantasy drafts, another was a late round flier, and the third is a journeyman catcher that none of you had heard of. All three of these catchers are exceeding their draft day valuations. While […]

Starting Pitcher Rookie Sleepers: Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Yordano Ventura and Jesse Hahn are the only rookie starting pitchers with at least 10 starts that are owned in more than 50% of Yahoo! leagues, but they aren't the only rookies performing at a high level in 2014. Five other pitchers currently sit with an ERA below 4.00 in their […]

Getting A Grip On Holds: Relief Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the players we highlight today feature some sleeper setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to become holds sleepers, and can […]

Live Q&A Fantasy Baseball Chat with Bill Dubiel - 8/12 at 8pm EST

Have a Burning Fantasy Baseball Question? RotoBaller Bill Dubiel (@Roto_Dubs) will be answering all of your fantasy baseball questions on Tuesday August 12th from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball trade, waiver wire and playoff questions answered.   We'll do our best to answer all questions that are asked.   […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 20 (Part 1)

It should be quite an odd week for owners that are streaming starting pitchers.  The Monday games will offer some not-so-good choices, but Wednesday has a nice selection.  As if the universe is toying with owners, the later games on Tuesday allow for better matchups for streamers than do the earlier games.  It’s like a King […]

5 Two-Start Starting Pitcher Sleeper Streamers for Week 20

This piece focuses on the best two-start starting pitcher streamers and sleeper waiver wire pickups for Week 20 of fantasy baseball. These sleeper pitchers are near or below 50% ownership in Yahoo! leagues, and some are ideal for shallow leagues, but most are under-the-radar starters that can be considered in head-to-head leagues.   Jesse Hahn, SD / Odrisamer […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

  Outfielder Options For Fantasy Baseball For fantasy owners looking to boost their outfield, here are five options to consider adding off of the waiver wire. This week's list features two outfielders returning from injury and three others that have been putting the ball out of the ball park. These five outfielders can be considered sleepers […]

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

So how’s your team looking for the fantasy baseball home stretch? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm… or in this case, the roster. If you play fantasy baseball, I don't need to tell you that Chicago Cubs prospect […]

Weekend Pitching Streamer Options: The Best & Worst

With the fantasy baseball playoffs right around the corner, every game you get out of your starting pitchers becomes more and more important. While it's always smart to look at the waiver wire to try and find pitching sleepers and pad stats during the weekend, not every guy is worth picking up. With that in […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Sleepers For Week 19

Sleeper Starting Pitchers For Week 19 Jimmy Nelson - SP, MIL  13% Owned in Yahoo!, 6% in Fleaflicker Jimmy Nelson is one of the Milwaukee Brewers’ top prospects. He pitched very well vs. the Giants on Tuesday, holding them to 7 baserunners over 7 IP allowing just 3 ER while racking up a 5:1 K:BB ratio. Aside […]

Third Base (3B) & First Base (1B) Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

It's hard to believe that we are already in the final couple of months of the 2014 MLB regular season. It is now or never for those fantasy owners looking to make a move up the standings and into contention for a title, and while many of the season's top waiver wire pickups have been […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 19 (Part 2)

I have been viciously attacked by a summer cold recently and it appears this monstrosity of an infection has made it its goal to neutralize me where it hurts most: my mind.  As a result, I must apologize to my beloved readers as my wit right now may not even be up to Kenny Bania […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19: Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

Deep league Waiver Wire Pickups This week’s edition includes a pair of catchers and outfielders. While none of these players will knock your socks off, each has put together a fairly solid season. Take a look, and maybe you will find something that you need to bolster your lineup.   Russell Martin, PIT / Dioner Navarro, TOR […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Boston Red Sox Edition

There Is A Casting Call For Young Live Arms In Boston Prior to the July 31 trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox held a complete fire sale of their starting pitchers, dealing away four out of five of their opening day rotation. Jon Lester, Jake Peavy, John Lackey and Felix Doubront were all shipped out […]

Live Q&A Fantasy Baseball Chat with RotoBaller's Matt Libonati

Have a Burning Fantasy Baseball Question? RotoBaller Matt Libonati (@libonatim) will be answering your fantasy baseball questions on Monday August 4th from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball questions answered.  The chat will stay open all day, so feel free to write your question in now, or just come back […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers For Week 19 (Part 1)

I was watching ESPN's weekly television series "Boston vs. New York" last night when I heard something crazy.  It appears that Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is retiring.  This was news to me, as I have heard nothing about his retirement.  Were you all aware of this?! Below are some of my Week 19 picks for […]

Deep League Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

3 Catchers For Deep Leagues This week I wanted to concentrate on backstops that are producing on teams that aren't exactly offensive power-houses. All of these guys are worth a look in most 12+ team leagues, all AL/NL-Only and all 2-Catcher Leagues.   Jason Castro - C, Houston Astros BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: The Astro's have […]

4 Two-Start Starting Pitcher Sleeper Streamers for Week 19

This piece focuses on the best two-start starting pitcher streamers and sleeper waiver wire pickups for Week 19 of fantasy baseball. These sleeper pitchers are near or below 50% ownership in Yahoo! leagues, and some are ideal for shallow leagues, but most are under-the-radar starters that can be considered in head-to-head leagues.   Danny Duffy, KC – […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 19: Waiver Wire Targets

  The trade deadline has officially passed, and I for one must say it was a week to remember, to be sure. Lester is now an Oakland Athletic, David Price is now a Tiger, and somehow the former MVP candidate Allen Craig has found his way onto the Red Sox. Most importantly for fantasy owners, […]

Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

So how’d you do in the first half? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some middle infielders that could be useful in the next few weeks. If they are […]

Getting A Grip: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Holds

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the players we highlight today feature some sleeper setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (AL Edition): Week 18

This article is subtitled the "Yahoo! Sleeper Edition," not because these players are sleepers in Yahoo! formats, but because Yahoo! fantasy owners are entirely sleeping on them unjustly. The first player in this article is one of my hidden gems whom I think can really make an impact the rest of the season, followed by three […]