Blue Jays Remove Brett Cecil As Closer: Miguel Castro Replacement

The Jays have decided to remove Brett Cecil from the closer role after blowing the save Wednesday against the Yankees. Toronto appeared to have the game wrapped. Cecil came in and could not shut the door on New York. He was able to only get one out in the eighth when he came in with […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell Suspended 3 Games

The three game ban may seem hefty but we all knew the suspension was looming from 2014's incident with LeGarrette Blount. Bell will obviously be appealing the suspension but winning an appeal in the NFL is a rarity so expect the three game tag to stick. The Steelers signed DeAngelo Williams this off-season in a […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Brantley, Braun, Nathan, Mejia, Ventura and More

Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy owner. They're the little “what if” clauses hanging over every fantasy season, those things you can't really predict no matter how much pre-draft research you do. Like it or not, being able to properly deal with […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/10/15

Hey RotoBallers! I officially made the switch from NBA DFS to MLB, and I’m loving it so far. The lower scoring and instant score changes are an awesome change of pace. I’ve always been a diehard baseball fan too, so that helps. Hopefully we can take FanDuel and other DFS sites by storm and walk […]

Jonathan Niese (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues  ANALYSIS: There will always be a place in Major League Baseball for crafty lefties who can eat innings and keep their teams in games. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for fantasy baseball leagues. The New York Mets' Jonathan Niese is a solid big league […]

New York Jets Sign Running Back Stevan Ridley

The addition of running back Stevan Ridley to the New York Jets comes as a slight head-scratcher given the team’s current situation at the position. As it stands right now, both Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell remain on the roster, so it’s hard to envision a scenario where this becomes anything other than a three-headed monster […]

Cleveland Browns Sign Tight End Rob Housler

In a move that will likely be overlooked by both football fans and fantasy pundits alike, the Cleveland Browns acquired tight end Rob Housler to replace Jordan Cameron. Cameron left Cleveland for the Miami Dolphins over the off-season and although he's a much better player than Housler, this move is a little more significant than […]

C.J. Wilson (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: At the start of the fantasy baseball season, owners are always searching for the forgotten guys in the free agent pool. One guy that seems to have been passed over in most drafts is Angels starter C.J. Wilson. Entering his 10th season in the league, Wilson is […]

Billy Butler (1B/DH, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Target for 12+ Team Leagues / FAAB Bid: $5-8 OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Billy Butler already has a strong ownership level at this point but there’s room for growth. Yes, his numbers have tailed off across the board since his monster 2012 campaign (.313/72/29/107), but there’s still value to be found off […]

Michael Morse (1B/OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Morse has never really had the supporting cast and talent around him that he does now in Miami. Outfielders Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna, and newly acquired Dee Gordon make the Marlins lineup solid. Morse will bring a veteran presence to a young […]

Mike Moustakas (3B/DH, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 15.3% owned, Yahoo: 4% owned, Fleaflicker: 52% owned ANALYSIS: Mike Moustakas probably shouldn’t be on the radar of standard league players. Considering how many of our readers enjoy the thrill of deeper leagues, however, I decided to add him to the list. His value is twofold: lineup position and […]

Brett Lawrie (3B/2B, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 30.1% owned, Yahoo: 99% owned, Fleaflicker: 26% owned ANALYSIS: Sorry Yahoo owners, Brett Lawrie is an ESPN only play it seems. To be perfect honest, I don’t understand how Lawrie’s ownership numbers can be as low as they are, considering the upside he offers. Health has obviously been the […]

Russell Martin (C, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: Owned in 79% of Yahoo Leagues, Owned in 29% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the leagues models of consistency as a catcher over the pasts eight years has beenRussell Martin. You may have heard that Martin is expected to have a decent regression in his BABIP compared […]

Travis Snider (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 1 percent owned; Yahoo: 4 percent owned; Fleaflicker: 5% Owned ANALYSIS: A former first-round pick, Travis Snider made it to the majors at the tender age of 20. Once there, however, he battled injuries and a severe platoon split, ultimately punching his ticket out of Toronto. His first […]

Stephen Vogt (1B/OF/C, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 5.6% owned, Yahoo: 41% owned, Fleaflicker: 21% owned ANALYSIS: The difference in Stephen Vogt’s ownership numbers between ESPN, Yahoo and Fleaflicker leagues is likely due to the fact that he’s already catcher eligible in the latter two. Assuming continued health and playing time, he’ll […]

Ricky Nolasco Has Pitching Elbow Examined After Dreadful Start

After allowing six runs in only three innings pitched, Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco flew back to Minnesota to have his pitching elbow examined. Nolasco allowed six hits and four walks as he struggled against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. According to MLB.com, Nolasco felt the discomfort after a pitch to Alex Avila in the fourth […]

Miguel Castro (RP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In All Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brett Cecil had a late start this Spring due to shoulder inflammation and he found himself throwing 87-88 MPH fastballs en route to blowing Wednesday's save vs. the New York Yankees. He now finds himself out of the 9th inning. Cecil will work on regaining […]

Day 3 Recap: MLB News and Notes for April 9th

For the first time this season, all 30 teams played in a single day, with 15 games played Wednesday. Many teams that lost their Opening Day games evened their series or won their first game, while others remain winless yet again. For the fourth consecutive day, there was at least one game that featured a […]

Dexter Fowler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues (Worth a $2 FAAB Bid) OWNED IN: 5.9% of ESPN, 36% of Yahoo, 64% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: First things first, how about that Yahoo ownership? Dexter Fowler was brought to the windy city to provide solid defense and bat leadoff, and he’s a great option for owners who […]

Anthony Gose (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Tigers wanted to add a contact hitter with speed as a weapon of choice. They got it in the form of Anthony Gose from the Toronto Blue Jays and he has not disappointed thus far. Giving up highly touted prospect Devon Travis […]

Cameron Maybin (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: After re-loading the outfield, the Padres helped out Cameron Maybin's fantasy value by shipping him off to Atlanta in the deal that netted AJ Preller and Co. star closer Craig Kimbrel. Maybin came up with the Tigers in 2007 as a potential five-tool player, but didn't get […]

Clay Buchholz (SP, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWED IN: 42% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It has never been a question whether or not Clay Buchholz has the talent to be one of the top pitchers in all of baseball. He still might not quite be there, but he should be owned in all fantasy leagues because of his talent […]

Marcus Semien (2B/3B/SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Semien was a trendy sleeper last season after posting a .284/.401/.489 line with 19 HR and 24 SB across two levels in 2013. He began the year as the White Sox starting second baseman, but struggled and was demoted in May. […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week One

Hunting for values and sleepers on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy baseball season. It can also make or break your teams. This can be especially true at the infield corners - an area where the stars are readily scooped up, and finding a low […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 1

The baseball season is a long one. Fantasy owners need to keep this in mind when looking at their rosters during the first week of April, contemplating whether or not to drop a wily veteran for a young stud that comes out of the spring training gates firing. Guys in the majors are the best […]

MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 4/9/15

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 4/9/2015 The season isn't even a week old yet, but we already had one major trade involving a closer and a […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Sit/Start Advice, DFS & Injury Updates

Fantasy Baseball Sit/Start Advice & DFS Play 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 […]

Tigers Place Joe Nathan On 15-Day DL: Soria New Closer

After an opening day save, Detroit Tigers closer, Joe Nathan, has been placed on the 15-day DL with a right flexor strain in his pitching elbow, according to HardballTalk. The 40-year-old, 15-year veteran, was hoping to bounce back from a really bad season. Nathan pitched in 62 games last season with Detroit. He finished with […]

Joakim Soria (RP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues Immediately OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Joakim Soria is now the closer in Detroit. Run to your league's waiver wire and pick him up immediately. In standard 5x5 leagues that preciously value saves, Soria is worth a pretty penny of your FAAB budget. Joe Nathan was placed on the DL with […]

Day 2 Recap: MLB News and Notes for April 8th

Day two of the 2015 Major League Baseball season is in the books, with seven of Tuesday’s scheduled eight games played. The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago was postponed due to inclement weather. With Monday’s scheduled day off, the two teams will square off again after […]