Minor League Spotlight: Pitchers (Week 17)

This is the special trade deadline edition of a newly formatted Minor League Spotlight. In this new version of the articles, I will give three prospect profiles and where their potential fantasy value is for fantasy owners. I am also going to divide up the articles by pitchers and hitters so I can go more […]

J.T. Realmuto (C, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Realmuto was a two position star for part of his minor league career at SS and C. But when the Marlins needed him to convert to a full time catcher, he delivered. He has been given the shot this year to take over the […]

Curt Casali (C, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Casali bided his time behind the likes of Rene Rivera and Bobby Wilson to get a real shot at being the answer at backstop for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has not disappointed since receiving the vote of confidence. Casali has launched 7 HR […]

Welington Castillo (C, ARI) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Castillo came over in the trade for Mark Trumbo and has helped fill the void at C for the high powered offense of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since the trade from Seattle, Castillo has buffed his BA by 100 points to a respectful .258 with 9 HR and […]

Travis d’Arnaud (C, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Mets have been struggling to find a replacement for their young catcher since he went down with an injury in late June. But have no fear, he is back! He was hitting .280 and had a SLG% above .500. He […]

John Brown (WR, ARZ) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds as WR4 CURRENT ADP: 146 STD, 103 PPR ANALYSIS: Back in 2012, a speedy receiver drafted in the third round splashed onto the NFL scene as the deep threat in a Bruce Arians offense.  Two years later, the same exact scenario happened in Arizona.  The two receivers in this […]

Brian Quick (WR, STL) – 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in middle to late rounds as a solid WR3 CURRENT ADP: 177 STD, 132 PPR ANALYSIS: Brain Quick has always had a fitting name. The 26-year-old ran a 4.55 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine a few years back, a solid time made even more impressive by the fact he stands a robust 6'3" and […]

Marvin Jones (WR, CIN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in late rounds as a possible WR3 CURRENT ADP: 170 STD, 144 PPR ANALYSIS: Foot and ankle injuries cost Marvin Jones the entirety of the 2014 season, making him a difficult player to project heading into 2015. On one hand, the 25-year-old only has two real seasons under his belt and has played a […]

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 […]

We Don’t Make Fun of You Enough, Raiders?

Remember the good old days when folks would make fun of the Oakland Raiders by saying they didn’t know if they were watching Oakland training camp footage or a deleted scene from a “Cops” DVD special? My, have times changed for the worst. What kind of reputation are you trying to build when a teeny […]

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 […]

Chris Bassitt (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in AL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chris Bassitt is a guy who typically benefits from pitching at home. He owns a not-too-shabby 13.8% K-BB rate with a stellar 0.96 WHIP when pitching at the O.co Coliseum. The Orioles have struggled mightily at times against right-handed pitching outside of Camden Yards. The addition […]

Week 17 Q&A: Live Chat with Max Petrie (8/2) at 8 ET

Sunday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller Max Petrie will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Sunday August 2nd at 6:00 PM EST. Lineup concerns, add/drops, trades, DFS questions – you name it, we cover it! Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball lineup, waiver wire and sit/start questions answered. We’ll do our best to answer […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks And Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/2/15

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FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/2/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Sunday, August 2nd. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]

Aaron Hicks (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It seemed like all hope had been lost on the former first round draft pick Aaron Hicks. That was until the promotion of another highly touted prospect Byron Buxton changed that outlook. It lit a fire underneath Hicks, and he […]

Francisco Lindor (SS, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Francisco Lindor was seemingly lost in the surge of high profile promotions that has happened in 2015. With the likes of Carlos Correa, Miguel Sano, Kris Bryant and many others Lindor was seen as a nice defensive option in Cleveland […]

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 […]

Minor League Spotlight: Hitters (Week 17)

This is the special trade deadline edition of a newly formatted Minor League Spotlight. In this new version of the articles, I will give three prospect profiles and where their potential fantasy value is for fantasy owners. I am also going to divide up the articles by pitchers and hitters so I can go more […]

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 […]

Jeremy Hellickson (SP, ARZ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in deep NL-Only leagues OWNERSHIP: 10% ESPN ANALYSIS: Jeremy Hellickson owns a mediocre 4.60 ERA on the 2015 season and his 1.32 WHIP is hardly impressive either. He has, however, pitched well since being shelled for 7 ER in 5.1 IP a month ago against the Padres. In four starts since that debacle, […]

2015 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Standard Leagues)

Below are RotoBaller’s 2015 fantasy football running back rankings for standard (non-PPR) leagues. These staff consensus rankings take the average ranks of three RotoBallers: Edward Gorelik (@edwardgorelik), Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades) and Adam Sabol, and they also covered PPR league running back rankings in part two of this rankings list. Be sure to also check out our 2015 fantasy football ranking dashboard which includes tiered positional ranks, dynasty/keeper […]

Strasburg To Make One More Rehab Start Before Returning

Stephen Strasburg will make at least one more rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Monday before rejoining the Nationals, according to The Washington Post. Strasburg has been battling an oblique injury that will force him to miss over a month of action. The right-hander’s last start was on 4th of July when he was forced […]

Pirates Place Burnett On DL, Trade For Happ

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed A.J. Burnett on the 15-day DL with right elbow inflammation, according to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It’s been an All-Star season as he has an 8-5 record with a 3.06 ERA in 21 starts. The 17-year veteran was one of the better pitchers in the National League for much of the season […]

Eddie Rosario (2B / OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Rosario has established himself as a legitimate fantasy asset, and should be rostered in any deep league. He’s hitting .294 with 34 runs scored and 24 RBIs on the season, and has even chipped in five homers and eight steals. He’s been particularly hot […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/1/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, August 1st. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks And Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/1/15

Not only is Saturday the first day of August, but it has a full slate of games in store with excellent match-ups pitting the Dodgers against the Angels and the Nationals against the Mets. Few ace pitchers aside from Clayton Kershaw expected to make starts, and with two hot hitting offenses in the Yankees and White Sox squaring […]

Depth Chart Battles: Which Titans RB Will Run Away with the Starting Job?

If you paid any attention to fantasy football last season you've heard the name Bishop Sankey. Sankey was a rookie running back drafted out of the University of Washington by the Tennessee Titans. The hype around Sankey as a potential fantasy starter grew to enormous heights, so much so that he was going as early as […]

Roto Never Sleeps - 15 Quick List

Here's a quick list of 15 players, some of whom are great sleeper candidates, while others were selected by readers like you that requested some analysis. As always, feel free to tweet me or email if you want us to take a look at anyone in particular!   There aren’t many hotter hitters than Carlos […]

Cut List: Players to Consider Cutting In Fantasy Baseball (Week 17)

While there's been plenty of disappointment this year among the top 50 drafted bats, Edwin Encarnacion, Carlos Gomez, Yasiel Puig and Adrian Beltre highlight the cream of the crop. But, instead of bemoaning bad draft investments, I’m going to talk about five fringe players that should be cut. Go ahead and let another, less informed manager […]