FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 2

The first full baseball weekend is underway, and if you already have an interest in tweaking your team, then you came to the right place. This fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 2 -- April 1 through April 7 -- and will point out what free agents to target […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season, covering April 1 through April 7. Some fantasy leagues might lump in the first half week of games with this week and call it "Week One" but for our intents and purposes, we are calling it Week 2, while still acknowledging that is indeed the first […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts - Week 2 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 2, from April 1 to April 7. With this week being the first full week of the season, we're looking at a large variety of two-start pitchers. Each week of this fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2 (2024)

We are not yet one week into the 2024 MLB action, but it's never too early to start submitting waiver claims. This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 2 - April 1 through April 7. Of course, it is too soon to give up on the struggling players […]

Logan Allen - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland has a well-deserved reputation for developing starting pitchers, and Allen could be the next in line. Allen pitched on Friday night against the Oakland Athletics and did fine: five innings, six hits, three earned runs, and three strikeouts. He did surrender […]

MacKenzie Gore - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2

BALLER MOVE:  Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: It feels like we have been waiting for Gore to grow into an opportunity at the MLB level, and with health, he's an interesting addition to your staff. Gore makes his first start on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and then gets the […]

Frankie Montas - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2

BALLER MOVE:  Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: Montas was a kind of under-the-radar signing for Cincinnati this offseason, and he got the Opening Day start for an up-and-coming Reds squad. Montas went six scoreless innings and posted four strikeouts against zero walks. He draws the slugging Philadelphia Phillies in his […]

Garrett Whitlock - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Whitlock oozes potential but role uncertainty has impacted his rostership over the last few years. This year, he has a lock on a starting role in Boston. Whitlock gets the Seattle Mariners today, and then the Los Angeles Angels next weekend, which […]

Oswaldo Cabrera (2B/3B, NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In case you haven't heard, presumed Yankees utility man Oswaldo Cabrera is on an insane tear to begin the year. The 25-year-old has two home runs, six RBI, and three runs scored in the season's first three games. He's certainly making his […]

Tyler Wells - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: Wells is often regarded as one of Baltimore's lesser starters, tucked behind the likes of Corbin Burnes and Kyle Bradish (when he returns). Yet Wells is a guy who could yield profit to knowing fantasy players. Wells won seven games last season and posted almost a […]

Garrett Crochet - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2

BALLER MOVE:  Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Garrett Crochet drew the Opening Day nod for the White Sox and did not disappoint. Crochet surrendered one run over six strong innings with eight strikeouts and no walks. Crochet asked for and received an opportunity to move to the rotation, and he […]

Henry Davis (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Henry Davis struggled during his first stint in the majors last season, generating a .653 OPS with seven home runs across 62 games played. Now, with some big league exposure under his belt, the 24-year-old is in a prime position to break out […]

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2 (2024)

Welcome to the 2024 MLB season and welcome back to the 1B and 3B fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups! I am back this year to help you make the best waiver wire moves that take your fantasy team to the next level. Like real baseball, the standings in fantasy baseball fluctuate so much this time […]

Taylor Ward (OF, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a strong 2022 campaign, Taylor Ward was one of the trendier picks on draft boards heading into last season. Instead of delivering on the breakout performance fantasy managers had hoped for, Ward generated an uninspiring .253/.335/.421 slash line with 14 home […]

2B/SS Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2 (2024)

We made it, folks. Another long, cold winter is in the books and a fresh baseball season is underway! Of course, we all know the best way to get the full entertainment value out of our national pastime is to dominate your fantasy league; that's where we come in. RotoBaller's MLB Team is here to […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our AL-Only and NL-Only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 2 - April 1 through April 7. The waiver wire can be difficult to navigate. Knowing who to add and when is a game within the game of fantasy baseball. Doing this in a mono league where the player pool […]

Ceddanne Rafaela (SS/OF, BOS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Play elite defense, and earn at-bats. That's the simple path to playing time for 23-year-old prospect Ceddanne Rafaela. Normally, fantasy players could care less about a player's glove, but in Rafaela's case, his elite defense at three premium positions (2B, SS, CF) […]

Brandon Lowe (2B, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The past two seasons have been riddled with injuries for Brandon Lowe, but there's no denying that when healthy, he's one of the premier power hitters at second base. Well, he's healthy to start the 2024 season and reminded us of his abilities […]

Jordan Westburg (2B/3B, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unsurprisingly, the Orioles have come out swinging to begin the 2024 campaign, outscoring the Angels 24-7 in the season's opening two games. Second-year infielder Jordan Westburg contributed to Baltimore's offensive outburst, collecting three RBI across seven at-bats. He added an RBI single to center […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (3/31/24)

Happy Sunday, and happy Easter, RotoBallers! I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks for this marathon of a baseball season, so let's take a look at the board and get some momentum rolling as we wrap up the holiday weekend.  Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (3/31/24)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! After not making any picks yesterday, I'm back today to close out the third month of 2024. We have 10 games on the slate today and a lot of opportunities to finish the month strong. On Friday, I went 1-1-1 in my three selections. My win came with the Sixers covering in […]

2024 Fantasy Football Best Ball Strategy: Late-Round Sleepers, Targets, and Values

Fantasy football has become a year-round game, with dynasty leagues being more popular than ever. However, best ball leagues are the fastest-growing form of fantasy football. Several platforms have added best ball leagues over the past few years. Yet, Underdog Fantasy remains my favorite. Most of their drafts are 12 teams and 20 rounds. Let’s […]

Early Look at Tight Ends in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It is never too early to start looking at players for your upcoming fantasy football drafts. The NFL Draft will be here in no time, but we do have to wait a while for the 105th season of the NFL to start. Exploring the tight end landscape now can hold you over until it is […]

Who is the Padres Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The San Diego Padres had an elite closer in Josh Hader for a couple of seasons. San Diego acquired Hader at the trade deadline in 2022, but he really struggled with a 7.31 ERA across 19 appearances to finish that year. However, the southpaw rebounded in a big way last year by totaling 33 saves […]

CBB DFS: NCAA Tournament DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/31/24)

The end of March also ends the road to the Final Four. Those four teams will be set by this evening with two more teams cutting down nets and making reservations for Phoenix. We have Tennessee taking on Purdue in Detroit for the first ticket punched today. The nightcap features two teams that are very […]

MLB DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/31/24)

It's Easter Sunday RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The last MLB season was good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running early in 2024. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have some really interesting matchups today. The pitching […]

Top Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

As a fantasy baseball manager, you've likely spent the last few weeks (maybe even months) researching and charting a course for championship glory in 2024. With drafts now completed, the journey to a winning season has officially begun. However, the path to fantasy success can be long and grueling. As the 162-game season unfolds, you'll […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (March 2024)

Happy Opening Day! The wait is finally over and we can once again settle into the grind of setting lineups and scouring the waiver wire. In redraft leagues, the fun is just ramping back up, but in dynasty leagues, there is no offseason, especially when it comes to dynasty and prospect rankings. All offseason, I […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (March 28 - March 31)

The 2024 MLB season is here and so is Opening Day! Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 1 - from Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, March 31. Click here to see our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 2 (April 1 through April 7). For 12 years running, […]