Shane Victorino Activated: Playing Right, Batting 7th Monday

The Boston Red Sox activated OF Shane Victorino from the 15-day DL on Monday and will plug him right back into the lineup as the team begins a three-game series in Oakland against the Athletics, according to the Boston Herald. The veteran outfielder will play right field and bat in the seven-hole against Scott Kazmir […]

NBA Playoffs DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 5/11/15

We have provided our daily picks throughout the year, and we will continue to push hard during this second NBA season. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for Saturday May 11th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, so be sure to check all lineups […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/11/15

Just a 10 game slate for May 11th, but with no day games scheduled there’s plenty of options for your FanDuel lineup. The pitching options – save for a really expensive Zack Greinke ($10,300) – are underwhelming to say the least. It’s not so much that the caliber of pitchers today are poor, it’s just […]

2015 NFL Draft Analysis: NFC North Draft Review and Grades

Rotoballer kicks off the 2015 NFL Season by reviewing each teams draft, continuing with the NFC East. Draft expert Owen Elle gives his take on each teams ability to fill their needs and add overall talent to their rosters. Check out our previous divisional draft reviews: AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC South, NFC East. […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 6 (Part 1)

Here come the Nationals. After starting the season 7-13 and yielding an offense that was, well it was awful, Washington has won 10 of their last 12 and have scored 72 runs during that time. Bryce Harper is really seeing the ball well, Max Scherzer is pitching like a man possessed, and the shaky bullpen […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 6

Hunting for values on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy season. This can be especially true at the infield corners, an area where the stars are readily scooped up and finding a low cost alternative can be often difficult. Here at RotoBaller, we're always looking […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 6

Getting Settled In Now that the first few weeks have come and gone, 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 week 6 […]

Second Base / Shortstop Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Six

The 2015 season is well underway, but it’s never too early to start trying to improve your team. Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players at second base and two at shortstop each week who can help your team win. These players are usually widely available in any format, and […]

Week 6 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 6, 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 tool […]

Noah Syndergaard (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues Owned In: 12% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It took unfortunate injuries to Mets starters Zack Wheeler and Dillon Gee, but the club has promoted top prospect Noah Syndergaard to fill out the starting rotation. Syndergaard has been stellar this season for Triple-A Las Vegas, going 3-0 with a 1.82 ERA, […]

Rajai Davis (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep, AL-Only Leagues Owned In: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We know what Rajai Davis is at this point. He’ll give you a decent batting average, plenty of steals and not much else. He also doesn’t have a full-time starting gig and hasn’t topped 500 plate appearances since 2010 – the only […]

Yasmani Grandal (C, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of FleaFlicker Leagues Yasmani Grandal has absolutely exploded in the first week of May, but the signs of a breakout were already there. Fantasy managers are going to snatch up Grandal based on his recent streak, but i'm here to tell you this likely isn't just a flash in the pan. This looks […]

Jung-Ho Kang (SS/3B, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kang was one of the biggest question marks coming into the year for fantasy baseball owners. He was a prolific shortstop in Korea, who hit a lot of home runs and stole bases too, and fantasy owners were all hoping to uncover a gem […]

Kelly Johnson (OF/1B/3B, ATL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Johnson was a revelation way back in 2010, hitting 26 homers, stealing 13 bases and posting an .865 OPS as a second baseman. He hasn’t been fantasy relevant since, but he’s tearing the cover off the ball right now. Over the last two weeks, […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It took a while to make a splash at the show for Mark Canha but make no mistake he is here to stay. Canha is the type of guy to not only have on the field but in the locker room. […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 6

We’re rapidly approaching the point where unexpected successes or struggles can’t merely be hand-waved as small sample flukes, though some still qualify as such. While 80 percent of the season remains, there is such a thing as being too patient. Around this time last year, I was able to trade Allen Craig and Tony Cingrani […]

Alex Colome (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Colome has been gradually working his way back into the rotation, recording consecutive scoreless outings going five innings a piece. He has yet to eclipse 80 pitches in an outing but he’s also yet to yield a walk with ten strikeouts. The results […]

Chase Whitley (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Whitley was a popular stream this weekend and didn’t deliver for fantasy players, going 5.2 innings with five runs including three long balls vs Baltimore. Because of this I expect his ownership levels to drop, which only benefits those looking for […]

Wily Peralta (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Peralta scared off most owners with his inconsistent start to 2015 and saw his ownership rate drop into the 20s. After three consecutive quality starts, I think it’s time owners give him a second chance. Peralta was fantastic his last time […]

Tim Lincecum (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been difficult to trust the former ace since Tiny Tim lost the velocity on his fastball in 2012, with his best ERA being 4.37 since then. He somewhat lost his identity as a pitcher and was even relegated to […]

Noah Syndergaard (NYM, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The Mets made it official on Friday that Syndergaard will make his debut on Tuesday at Chicago, replacing the injured Dillon Gee in the rotation. Syndergaard was a universal top-10 prospect going into 2015 and has done nothing to dissuade those rankings, compiling a […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitchers for Week Six

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you'd like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups and Analysis: Week Six (Syndergaard, Lincecum, Peralta)

Buying Tiny Tim and Young Guns This week’s edition features another round of quality pitchers to consider for your fantasy rotation. Pickings are getting slimmer but all of these players are available in over 60% of Yahoo leagues so hopefully you can nab a few. Let’s get to it. Editor’s Note: to read about even more […]

DraftKings DFS – NBA Fantasy Basketball Advice & Value Picks (5/10/15)

What's up RotoBallers? I hope you're enjoying the NBA postseason, and playing DFS games on DraftKings. We have provided our daily picks throughout the year and we will continue to push hard during this second NBA season. Below are our favorite DraftKings DFS picks for Sunday May 10th, 2015. Keep in mind that fantasy basketball is a fickle game […]

Week 6 Buy and Sell Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

We’re about a fifth of the way through the season, which means OH GOD PANIC TRADE EVERYONE. Kidding! Don’t do that. I’ve preached patience throughout our time together over the last month, and nothing’s changed in that regard. But as we’ve talked about before, there is a difference between being patient and being passive. A […]

2015 NFL Draft Analysis: NFC East Draft Review and Grades

Rotoballer kicks off the 2015 NFL Season by reviewing each teams draft, continuing with the NFC East. Draft expert Owen Elle gives his take on each teams ability to fill their needs and add overall talent to their rosters. Check out our previous divisional draft reviews: AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC South.   Dallas […]

NBA Playoffs DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 5/10/15

Happy Mother's Day to all those mothers out there! Make sure to take time out of your sports-watching day to call or talk to your mother and wish her a happy day. I know my mom has put up a lot with me, and she deserves any and all of the love and affection that'll […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 5/10/15

Editor’s Note: RotoBaller’s Premium DFS Lineup Picks & Tools help you get an edge for your DraftKings lineups with exclusive access to DFS tools and expert lineup picks. Also our DFS batters vs. pitchers tool helps you analyze today’s matchups and make optimal lineup decisions.  Here are my MLB DFS lineup picks for Mothers Day, May 10th 2015. Always remember […]

Jarred Cosart (SP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After putting an illegal sports gambling scandal behind him, Jarred Cosart has been generally solid this year for the Miami Marlins, sporting a 3.67 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through 34.1 innings with a 20:11 K:BB ratio. Of course, one must ask the question - will […]

Trevor Plouffe (3B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Trevor Plouffe has been better than ever before as of late. After swatting a grand slam and 5 RBI this past Sunday, he's off to the hottest start of his career. Needless to say, this pace is unsustainable for Plouffe, whose .269/.358/.454 slash line in 2015 […]