Week 11 Waiver Wire: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

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 […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 6/15/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. Several contests needed extra innings to be decided, leaving us with some wacky stat lines to discuss. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Wednesday, and those who want to pretend the day never […]

Week 11 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Another week above water for Buy/Sell! I might just be getting the hang of this fantasy baseball thing. Owners finally sat up and took notice of Danny Duffy after his 10-strikeout performance against the White Sox. He’s among the most added players across all the major platforms over the last few days. Jake Lamb had […]

2016 Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues - Deep Wide Receiver Rookies

Over the past month we've analyzed a ton of 2016 NFL Rookies at all positions for keeper and dynasty leagues. To cap off the series, we'll be looking at some deeper dynasty rookies who should be on your radar for 2016 fantasy football. Here are four wide receivers selected in the 4th round or later to be […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (6/16/16): MLB DFS Advice

Ten games scheduled for today and that's a relatively high amount for a Thursday. Three take place this afternoon and the remaining seven will take place after 7:05 EDT for the Main slate. FanDuel has broken this out into three contests - Early Only (3), All Day (10) and Main (7). If you're looking to derive […]

2016 Sleeper Series - Devin Funchess

What do you get when you couple one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks in the league’s most fearful offense with a year of maturation for a previously raw matchup nightmare? Hopefully, an offensive explosion. Devin Funchess, entering his second season out of Michigan, stands a chiseled 6’5’’ and 236 lbs. He wasn’t expected to take […]

MLB Starting Pitcher Patrol: The Best SP Streamers for (6/16/16)

Welcome back, Rotoballers. It's a smaller slate today with 10 games on the docket. There aren't any aces on the board, but there is plenty of juicy streamers! In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and for seasonal leagues for 6/16/16. These streamers will range […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Sports Dilemmas, Hot Waiver Wire Sleepers And Expert Advice For Week 11

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of year two on very own radio station. You can now find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Also stay tuned for more shows being added as the season goes on. Every Tuesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of […]

Tyler Naquin (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 5% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Tyler Naquin, 25, flashed signs of consistent hitting with Triple-A Columbus, evidenced by an admirable .286/.354/.400 line in 17 games this year. With Michael Brantley quickly heading to the DL in early April, Naquin earned an early promotion for the Tribe. Then, after a year-long […]

Peter O'Brien (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Since being called up last week, Peter O'Brien has gone 1-for-14 with six strikeouts. Obviously that's not incredibly reassuring. There is good news, though. His one hit was a three-run homer, and his minor league numbers have been stellar this year. In 51 games with […]

Brandon Moss (1B/OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In many ways, Brandon Moss is matching the pace of his 2014 All-Star campaign with the Oakland Athletics. In other ways, he is far surpassing any previous production in his career. His .589 slugging percentage and .258 BA would be his best marks […]

Tommy Joseph (1B, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 17% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After battling concussions and an astigmatism in his eye over the last few years, Tommy Joseph is finally healthy and showing the power stroke that led the Phillies to ask for him in the Hunter Pence trade back in 2012. While his […]

Martin Prado (3B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Martin Prado has always been a more valuable player in real life than in fantasy baseball. He’s scored more than 81 runs just once, never totaled more than 82 RBI or 15 homers, and hasn’t stolen more than five bases in a […]

Danny Espinosa (2B/SS/3B, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Danny Espinosa averaged 19 homers and 19 steals in his two seasons as a regular, albeit with middling batting averages. He’s spent the last few years serving as a utility man, but with Ian Desmond departing as a free agent this winter, […]

Steve Pearce (1B/2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Steve Pearce has been in and out of the lineup this month while dealing with elbow soreness, but he’s continued to hit when on the field. He’s collected three hits in three of his last five games, including three doubles. That barrage […]

Jhonny Peralta (SS/3B, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 42% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jhonny Peralta missed the first two months of the season with a torn thumb ligament. He’s shown little rust since returning, hitting .321/.387/.536 with a homer and 11 R+RBI in his first six games. Peralta has not yet gained third base eligibility […]

Tim Anderson (SS, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 24 % Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After two dreadful months at the plate, the White Sox finally gave up on Jimmy Rollins and designated him for assignment. The move cleared a path for their top prospect, Tim Anderson. He should be the primary shortstop for the rest of […]

Ketel Marte (SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 24% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After a very slow start and a brief DL stint, Ketel Marte, the switch-hitting Seattle speedster, has seen his bat has come roaring back to life. His best asset is his speed, and he should be a great source of stolen bases and […]

Yangervis Solarte (1B/2B/3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yangervis Solarte has been quietly great since returning from the DL in late May. His stats from last year (.270/.320/.428) are pretty indicative of what I expect out of him in 2016— he's currently slashing .273/.366/.489 in 2016. With that said, there's […]

Javier Baez (2B/SS/3B, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It seems Javier Baez has finally locked down a full-time role with the Cubs, and so far he's thrived. In his last 14 games played, he's hit .311 with three homers and 12 RBI. Baez's power has always been his main attribute, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (6/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

There's a decent slate of games tonight as there are only 4 early games and 10 late games. There are a handful of good pitching options with a few good expensive ones and a few solid cheap options as well. That said there are a ton of good hitting options available for the late slate […]

Howie Kendrick (2B/3B/OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're looking for consistency, Howie Kendrick is your man. Kendrick has hit .285 or higher each of the past five seasons. He has never finished a season below .279 and has a career average of .290. Kendrick is way off those numbers so […]

Leonys Martin (OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In the category of "didn't see that coming," Leonys Martin has already surpassed his season-high for home runs with 10 in just 157 AB. This comes after moving from hitter-friendly Arlington to spacious Safeco Field in Seattle. Maybe Robinson Cano is rubbing off on him […]

Zach Davies (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Zach Davies has been one of the hottest pitchers around since June started. The 23 year-old has shown what he is capable of by keeping the Cardinals and Mets without an earned run over eight and six innings respectively. He also held the Athletics to […]

Trayce Thompson (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 39% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: It seems as the days go by, Trayce Thompson is starting to eclipse every other Dodger with the exception of Clayton Kershaw of course. In 145 AB this season, Thompson has a slash line of .269/.350/.531, has hit 10 HR, and swiped four bases. […]

Blake Snell (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 14% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Blake Snell may look like a cast member of Trainspotting, but the 23 year old #12 Baseball America prospect has been in the minor leagues since 2011 and has made one MLB start in Tampa Bay, and has virtually never struggled. Snell's […]

Tommy Joseph (1B, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: As Ryan Howard moves closer and closer to a merciful retirement, Tommy Joseph is moving closer to becoming a center piece of the Phillies rebuilding plan. In just 77 MLB at-bats, he has already hit seven home runs, has stolen one […]

Jose Ramirez (2B/3B/SS/OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 55% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Many people in 2016 have addressed Indians utility man Jose Ramirez with heavy skepticism regarding his solid performance on the season and role in the Cleveland lineup. These people may forget that Ramirez is just 23 years old and already has […]

MLB Starting Pitcher Patrol: The Best SP Streamers for (6/15/16)

Welcome back, Rotoballers. We've got a full slate this Wednesday with games starting at 3:10 ET. There's plenty of big names (Clayton Kershaw, Stephen Strasburg, Chris Sale, Corey Kluber, Noah Syndergaard) along with some juicy streamers that I will list below. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for […]