BvP: Tool to Use or Statistical Anomaly?

If you have played daily fantasy baseball at all, you know that the debate if batter versus pitcher (BvP) statistics should be trusted is a hotly contested argument.  There are several groups of players that will use this as their top tool under the assumption that if a professional athlete is comfortable he is more […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely a team is to win, the more likely a pitcher will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (4/29/16)

Welcome back to the DFS Patrol. Regular season basketball is officially over which means it's all baseball here on out. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and for seasonal leagues for 4/29/16. These streamers will range from high-priced / high-ownership options to low-priced […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (4/29/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

You don't need an expert to tell you to play Anthony Rizzo tonight against a susceptible right-handed pitcher. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap DFS options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup over the top. That is the purpose of this article […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 4/29/16

  The first-round of the NBA playoffs is coming to a close. With injuries to both Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, there is plenty of value to go around. There is one specific center option that people need to stop sleeping on. Find out who below. In this article, I will be providing you with […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/29/16

There are a ton of games on tonight's slate and a lot of interesting matchups. Corey Kluber gets the Philadelphia Phillies, but he is away from Cleveland. Is he worth the price tag?   In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/29/16. The […]

DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (4/29/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a few great pitching options tonight, but they seem to be a bit risky tonight. They have great Vegas lines, though, and there may be a few games with lower scores than we are expecting. Who's ready to get down to business for the MLB season? In this article, I will be providing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/29/16): NBA DFS Advice

It looks like the Warriors are having no problems without Stephen Curry. They'll likely have a tougher time in the second round, but it's still impressive how well they are playing right now. Okay, back to business. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on […]

Jarrod Saltalamacchia (C, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues and NL-Only That Require Two Catchers OWNED IN: 28% of Flea Flicker Leagues ANALYSIS: By opening 2016 by clubbing six home runs and driving in 15 runs, Tigers' catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia has earned Flea Flicker's eighth-best fantasy catcher ranking so far. Though he is only hitting .231, that is easy […]

J.J. Hardy (SS, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Flea Flicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Once a perennial home run threat at a fantasy position with few of them, shortstop J.J. Hardy has been inconsistent entering the twilight years of his career. Once a perennial 20-homer threat, he has hit only 19 since 2014 (including his […]

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Odubel Herrera holds a .451 OBP through 21 games (with 91 plate appearances), yet is on the waiver wire in 72% of leagues. He is just ahead of Ryan Braun, Bryce Harper and Paul Goldschmidt on the 2016 OBP rankings, and […]

Michael Conforto (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Michael Conforto is now an everyday starter for the New York Mets. He's also been one of the club's strongest hitters over the first few weeks of the season. In fact, he's been one of the best outfielders in all of […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 4)

When I saw the news that Blake Snell was going to start against the New York Yankees, my first thought was, “Potentially elite left-handed pitching prospect debuting against a team that just struggled against lefty Rich Hill?! I know who I’m starting in DraftKings on Saturday!” As it turned out, Snell looked a little shaky […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/28/16

We've got an eight game Thursday scheduled today, with a few matinee contests and the rest throwing out first pitch at 7:00 or later. FanDuel is offering three different options today - Early Only, All Day and Main. Both the Early Only and Main slates have four games. As for what the odds-makers in Vegas […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Brandon Moss is two years removed from an All-Star appearance and three years from a 30-HR season. His brief time in St. Louis at the end of last season didn't go so swimmingly though. The slugger only produced four homers in 132 at-bats with the […]

Drew Pomeranz (SP, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It's amazing what a change of scenery can do. Moving from the rarefied air of Colorado to sunny California has done wonders for Drew Pomeranz. He is continuing his success as a reliever/spot starter in Oakland on to this year in San Diego's rotation. In four […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Yangervis Solarte is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list from a strained hamstring, but will likely need another week or two to rehab. His third base position has been filled with lackluster results from a combination of Brett Wallace and Adam Rosales. When […]

Yasmany Tomas (3B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: If power potential at the corner infield spot is something you're looking for, Yasmany Tomas might be your man. Although he is playing almost exclusively in left field, his 3B eligibility makes Tomas a coveted waiver add at the corner. Tomas is starting to heat […]

Enrique Hernandez (2B/SS/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: This is why you have utility players. The Dodgers are thanking their lucky stars for Enrique Hernandez right now, because he has become a semi-starter at left field in the absence of numerous injured Dodgers outfielders. Although Carl Crawford is due to return soon, it […]

Erasmo Ramirez (SP, TAM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Erasmo Ramirez was widely expected to be the fifth starter for Tampa Bay, but began the season in the bullpen. It turns out a short reliever role is suiting him just fine. Ramirez has managed to put up four wins and two holds in relief, […]

Odell Beckham Jr. 2015 Season Keeps Him On a Historic Pace

If I had to describe Odell Beckham’s sophomore season in one word I would use the word ‘fascinating’. As far as his ability goes, OBJ continued to amaze and dazzle fans of football. Of course, I don’t think I could write this article without mentioning some of the negative aspects of his personality that shined […]

Week 4 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Starting off on the right foot is great. That’s exactly what happened with this column, as both sell recommendations (Carlos Gomez and Aaron Sanchez) have struggled and Domingo Santana has performed well in the past week. Zack Greinke didn’t fare well in his start, but at least he got a win. Still buying him long-term […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Four

It's Week Four and the days are definitely starting to heat up while the nights remain cool in many areas. Speaking of remaining cool, there are a lot of fantasy owners who are turning up their noses at many more-than-serviceable catchers on the waiver wire. Don't be snobs, guys. All of you can't have Buster […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/28/16): MLB DFS Advice

Hey guys! Happy Thursday. I'm assuming no one will be playing an all-day slate, so I'll try to give you an option or two from both the early and the late slates for each position. In the early slate I like two pitchers and a whole lot of hitters. There are three obvious stacks, and […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Lineup Updates for DraftKings and FanDuel - 4/28/16

DFS players looking for a stack may want to grab lefties against Rubby De La Rosa. The 27-year-old has been hammered by southpaws his entire career, and has opened 2016 by allowing a .375 wOBA against his opposite hand. Those looking for a safe value play/SP2 option on this short and (potentially) rainy day could try […]

MLB Podcast On RotoBaller Radio: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookie Call-Ups In 2016

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of the second year of RotoBaller Radio. You can find our new shows as always on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, YouTube, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every week RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host's Josh Hayes will be discussing relevant fantasy baseball tops and breaking down everything you need to […]

Cameron Maybin (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cameron Maybin is soon to return from the disabled list for his first at-bats of the season. The 29 year-old outfielder is coming off arguably the strongest season of his career in 2015, when he racked up 10 home runs and […]

Yasmany Tomas (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The main beneficiary of a gruesome injury to A.J. Pollock has been Yasmany Tomas. After a somewhat slow first week of 2016, Tomas has been one of the hottest hitters in the league over the past 11 games. In that span, […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Asdrubal Cabrera was widely considered to be outside the top 20 shortstops, but he has produced at an extremely high level in early goings of the season. He owns a .319/.382/.420 slash line heading into Wednesday’s game, and has reached base […]

Ketel Marte (SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 10% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Ketel Marte’s average sat at just .188 on April 21, but he has gone 9-for-20 with seven runs scored and a stolen base over his last five games. His slash line now shows .265/.301/.309, and at 22 years old, he should […]