Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Three

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. Based on […]

Carlos Martinez (SP, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: The best pitcher many fantasy owners have never heard of, Carlos Martinez should be added to most rosters or at least strongly considered for addition. The Cardinals appear to finally be happy with the progress that Martinez has shown over the last year. The one cause for concern is […]

Carlos Rodon (SP/RP, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: The third overall pick in the 2014 draft, Carlos Rodon is a must add in all leagues and has the potential to be a top-40 SP ROS. It was reported yesterday that Rodon will be called up and pitch out of the bullpen initially, but that won’t last long, considering […]

Jake Marisnick (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: The Astros have a lot of emerging talent, including outfielder Jake Marisnick, who was acquired from the Marlins last year. He stands 6′ 4″, 220 pounds and is just 24 years old. He has a promising mix of power and speed, and has shown his potential during the opening […]

Ball Street: Roto Never Sleeps -- MLB Recap Featuring Lester, Harper, and More

Last week, we took a deep dive in our first edition of Ball Street. This week, we’re going to cover a few more players with a bit less detail as we head into the second week of the season.   It’s still waaayyy too early to draw conclusions, but we’re going to identify some guys […]

Carlos Gomez Goes on 15-Day DL (Hamstring)

After sitting out Thursday's game with a sore hamstring, the Milwaukee Brewers have decided to put their all-star center fielder Carlos Gomez on the 15-day DL. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Gomez is dealing with a small tear in his right hamstring. It's unclear how long he will be sidelined. The 29-year-old received a cortisone […]

Kris Bryant Called Up, Joins Cubs Friday

The Chicago Cubs called up top MLB prospect Kris Bryant from the minors on Friday, according to an ESPN Chicago report. In 14 spring training games over 40 at bats, the 23-year-old nailed nine homers, 15 RBI, 17 hits and four walks. Cubbie fans didn't like knowing that Bryant's amazing spring wasn't going to be good […]

Tony Watson (RP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Current Pirates closer Mark Melancon has a fastball averaging 88.7 mph, after averaging 91.6 mph last year. The drop in velocity is enough to make you keep your eye on Tony Watson, the primary set-up man in Pittsburgh. Watson was dominant out of the Pirates’ bullpen last year, […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Kiermaier joined the Rays' in 2014 as a rookie meant to provide depth and defense in the outfield, but found his way into the starting lineup by June. In 2015, his defense will still keep him in the lineup everyday, but his presence at the plate […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/17/15

Well, it was an interesting week. I was up and down in a lot of the games I played in. I have done pretty well in my 50-50s, but I’m just missing out on the tournaments. I hope, like myself, you’re starting to get a hang of the advantages that can be gained in MLB […]

Chase Headley (1B/3B, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep / AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: When the New York Yankees traded for Chase Headley in 2014, they saw an immediate solution to the gap left by Alex Rodriguez at 3B. Even with the return of Rodriguez, Headley made clear in his 58 game stint with the […]

Casey McGehee (3B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick Up in 14+ Team Leagues Only OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo Leagues; 14% Owned in Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Since finishing fifth in the 2009 RoY voting, Casey McGehee has experienced a gradual decline into mediocrity. Four years after swatting 23 HR with 104 RBI in 2010, McGehee underachieved with a paltry .712 OPS and only […]

Aaron Harang (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues. OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Not all pitching comes in the form of force or finesse. Aaron Harang packs a little bit of both. During his 14-year baseball odyssey, he has brought the element of stability to every team for which he has played. Harang is the type […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 4/16/2015

Editor's Note: Bookmark our MLB Closers & Saves Depth Charts for the latest look at all the current closers, setup men, longshots and relief pitcher waiver wire adds.   Waiver Wire Saves & MLB Bullpen Report for 4/16/2015 Adam Ottavino (RP, Colorado Rockies) Manager Walt Weiss named Ottavino the Rockies' closer on Tuesday, and he responded by […]

Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: The Athletics were set on platooning Mark Canha with fellow first baseman Ike Davis, with the former only starting against left-handed pitchers. However, Canha is off to a hot start and has found some extra playing time in the outfield, as well. He has at least one hit in […]

Week 2 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

It's officially week two and there are plenty of ill-founded assumptions being made based on small sample sizes. Adrian Gonzalez is going to hit 130 HR this year! Exciting stuff. While everyone else is making hasty decisions based on week 1 performances, you can take the high road and make informed decisions derived from early […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Strategy

Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Strategy RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 2 (Part 2)

Now that we’ve all finished filing our taxes for the year, we can turn our attention to the next big baseball story. And there is no bigger story that what will probably happen in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field on Friday. With an injury to infielder Tommy La Stella, it appears that Cubs are […]

Real Deal or Impostor: Time to Sell on Mesoraco, Hughes, and Pearce?

Three Players Who You Should Considering Selling High On While this weekly column exists to determine whether you should trust a given player's performance, there are not enough data points to consider meaningful analysis of 2015 statistics. Last week we looked at three 2014 breakouts who we expect to continue their improved play, and this week we will look […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: We all knew the kid was a wizard with the glove, but hitting was always the issue. Perhaps not this year. Jose Iglesias is off to a blazing hot start to the 2015, going 10 for 22 with 2 SB and 4 runs for the Detroit […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Before I begin my player analysis, is it too early to say that the Mets are for real? I know that Mets fans everywhere make that claim following a respectable start to the season and then rescind the claim shortly after the Mets inevitably implode. But […]

David Freese (3B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: A player that most owners have left out so far this season is Angel’s third basemen David Freese. Off to a hot start, Freese looks like he can be ready to prove a lot of people wrong. A few years back Freese was expected […]

Edinson Volquez (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After ten years of generally dismal pitching, Edinson Volquez seems to be finding some answers in the latter stages of his long career. Two horrific years with the Padres from 2012-13 looked like they might spell the end for Volquez. However, he was miraculously […]

David Wright Lands On 15-Day DL, Campbell Called Up

The New York Mets placed David Wright on the 15-day DL after suffering a hamstring injury Tuesday night against the Phillies. After stealing a base, the Mets captain and longtime third basemen tweaked his hamstring. Wright tried to fight it out, but after one pitch to the next batter, he took himself out of the […]

Nationals Could Activate Denard Span From DL This Weekend

The Washington Nationals are desperate for some good news following a 2-6 start. They received some as Denard Span could return to the team this weekend, according to the Washington Post. The defending NL East champions have started the season with the worst team batting average in MLB (.197). Span had a .302 BA average […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues. OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In any sport there always seems to be those types of players who do all of the little things that go unnoticed. Even though it may not show up on the stat sheet their presence is invaluable to any team. In the […]

Anthony Gose (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Anthony Gose did not get the start for the Detroit Tigers on opening day. Yet, after only a few games, the centerfielder has earned his spot in the lineup. In his fourth MLB season and his first with the Detroit Tigers, Gose is […]

Derek Norris (C, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Target for 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Yahoo, 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ll admit I was not a believer in Derek Norris entering 2015. All it took was one look at his splits (.206 vs RHP) to scare me away. After seeing Norris slotted in the 2-hole for San Diego, […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Canha, Marisnick, Milone)

  Hey RotoBallers. The first week of the baseball season is in the books. Here is my week 2 rundown of valuable waiver wire options for AL-only fantasy leagues. The pickings can be pretty slim in deeper fantasy formats, so it's important to know which players are performing well. Whether your team is dealing with […]

Oakland Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree

If any of you out there were waiting for a resurgence from Michael Crabtree upon leaving the San Francisco 49ers, keep on waiting. Crabtree has decided to sign with the Oakland Raiders after visiting with several teams including the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins. The truth of the matter is there was never that much of a […]