Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 13

The deeper we get into the season, the harder it becomes for a column of this nature to avoid getting repetitive. Guys who are playing well tend to be owned in the majority of leagues, for obvious reasons, but for one reason or another, certain players get ignored. Often it’s a lousy start that obscures […]

Ivan Nova (NYY, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 14-team leagues or deeper OWNED IN: 14% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: After over a year away from the game to recover from Tommy John surgery, Nova came back strong against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He pitched 6 and 2/3 innings of shutout baseball, allowing only three hits, two walks, and […]

Dioner Navarro (C,TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deep two-catcher and AL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Dioner Navarro is not the sexiest name in fantasy baseball, but don't be fooled - the guy can produce if given the chance to show it. Fantasy catchers often go underutilized unless leagues require that two backstops be started. […]

Justin Turner (1B / 2B / 3B / SS, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ and NL-Only Leagues. OWNED IN: 23% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Justin Turner has gone from plug-and-play utility man to fantasy juggernaut in 2015. With injuries galore for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Turner has found himself on the field regularly and playing a key part in seemingly every game. His .320 […]

Week 13 Buy and Sell Starting Pitchers

Solid showing on the buy side last week, as all three pitchers produced quality starts. Of course, both Scott Kazmir and Carlos Martinez spun gems of their own. At least Dan Haren had the courtesy to toss out a clunker against the Cardinals, although he actually pitched well. For once this season, the vagaries of batted […]

Week 13 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 13, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. For those who aren't aware, our in-house […]

Taijuan Walker (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: As talented of a pitcher as Taijuan Walker clearly is he has struggled mightily to the point of ownership in fantasy leagues plummeting in epic proportions. At 26% owned Walker is a guy that will not last very long on the wire […]

Week 13 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat with Max Petrie (6/28) @ 8 ET

Sunday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller Max Petrie will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Sunday June 28th at 8:00 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 […]

Eduardo Nunez (SS, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 1.7% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Eduardo Nunez is slowly finding his way into the lineup regularly-- a result of solid work at the plate on his part and abysmal performances from Eduardo Escobar and the now-demoted Danny Santana. Nunez is hitting .302 on the season, and […]

Marco Estrada (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Marco Estrada made headlines this past week with his perfect-game bid vs. Tampa Bay. He ended up with 8.2 scoreless frames with two hits, no walks and 10 strikeouts. Estrada now has a 3.45 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with a 63/23 K/BB ratio […]

Yasmani Grandal (CA, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues Ownership: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Yasmani Grandal was a pre-season sleeper pick at the catcher position, and is rewarding those who decided to instill faith in the 26-year-old former 12th overall pick. He is currently ranked as the tenth best backstop for fantasy purposes, and his defense has received praise […]

Rougned Odor (2B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Rougned Odor is only 21 years old. Small timeframes can lead to significant improvement at that age, and inconsistency can also plague such young hitters. I bet on Odor to start the season and lost, but he obliterated AAA pitching to the […]

Top Hitters to Stream (Week 13)

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 13 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 […]

DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 6/28/15

Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you must check out our other Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's just $5 to enter and pays out $75,000 in cash prizes, including 10K to 1st place!   Sign up Now and we'll give you free access to RotoBaller's Premium DFS Lineup Picks and Tools (a $29.99 […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/28/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, June 28th. 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 […]

Logan Forsythe (1B/2B/3B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: This guy shouldn't be a difficult sell, but apparently 77% of Fantasy Baseball Managers still need to be sold. Logan Forsythe currently has a .293 BA, a .827 OPS, eight home runs, and seven stolen bases. He went 1-3 last night on […]

2015 Tiered Dynasty Rankings: Wide Receivers (WR), Tier 2

As the Football season starts to close in, we’re digging into Dynasty Leagues analysis. Here are the 2015 Tiered Dynasty Rankings we looked at: Tier 1 Wide Receivers; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tiers 3 & 4 Running Backs; Quarterbacks. Today, fantasy football expert Bill Dubiel takes a look at the tier 2 wide receivers. In PPR formats these can be some of the […]

Talking Gallardo, Nova, and Estrada: Week 13 Starting Pitcher Pickups and Analysis

What's up readers. Week 13 is upon us along with Fourth of July weekend, and nothing is more American than baseball. If you've been following along with this series all season, you know the drill. If not, this article is to help you uncover starting pitcher options that may have been overlooked in your league or […]

Cut List: Players to Consider Cutting Bait On (Week 12)

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Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 13

June is now nearly over, and we’re coming up on the midpoint of the MLB season. Where does your team stand? Need to replace an injured catcher? Looking for a reliable backup? RotoBaller has you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league, who you can target off the waiver wire in […]

MLB DFS - Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/27/15

Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you must check out our other Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's just $5 to enter and pays out $75,000 in cash prizes, including 10K to 1st place!   Sign up Now and we'll give you free access to RotoBaller's Premium DFS Lineup Picks and Tools (a […]

Why Kyle Rudolph Will Be a Top Tight End in 2015

Yep, you read that right. Kyle Rudolph, the guy who finished the 2014 season with 24 receptions, 231 yards and two touchdowns will be a top-ten fantasy football tight end in 2015. Rudolph, 25, is now 5 years apart from when he entered the league as a highly-touted tight end out of the University of Notre Dame. At […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/27/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, June 27th. 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 […]

Steven Matz (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues. OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Dost thou eyes deceive me!? The New York Mets are not only competing but they are calling up their prospects appropriately!? The era of Steven Matz in New York may create one of the most sought after pitching staffs in all of baseball. […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 13

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 […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Editor’s Note: […]

Dioner Navarro (TOR, C) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in deeper leagues, add in two-catcher leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The sporadic playing time makes him an add in only the deepest of leagues, but in that Jays lineup, he has more value than most backup catchers. Dioner Navarro missed some time due to a DL stint. Since […]

Logan Forsythe (2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pickup in AL Only and Deep Leagues or as needed OWNERSHIP: 58% ESPN ANALYSIS: Logan Forsythe isn't great at anything yet he seems to be good at everything. The 28-year-old Tampa Bay Ray has caught fire after enduring a horrible start to June, raising his batting average to a strong .292 with eight HR, […]

Rendon Heads Back To DL (Quad): Only Played In 18 Games

Anthony Rendon will head back to the DL again for the Washington Nationals because of a strained left quad. The second baseman will go on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 25, according to Nationals.com. Rendon, 25, sat out Thursday’s game and was placed on the DL on Friday. He’s only played in 18 games […]

Ryne Sandberg Resigns As Phillies Manager: 119-159 Record

Ryne Sandberg resigned as the manger of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, according to MLB.com. The Phillies have been through a rebuilding season, which didn’t bode well for Sandberg as the manager.  Since he was hired in 2013, Philly went 119-159 and 26-48 this season. "I do not like to lose," Sandberg told Philly.com. "I […]