Javier Baez (SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In Most Leagues ANALYSIS: Javier Baez is one of many top prospects currently in the Cub's farm system, along with Kris Bryant and Addison Russell. Second baseman Arismendy Alcantara was the first to get the call in early July, and now Baez is right behind him. Baez, a shortstop at the […]

Eye On The Minors: Trade Deadline & MLB Prospects On The Move (Part 2)

This is the second installment of my Prospects On The Move, detailing a few of the minor leaguers and MLB prospects who recently changed teams at the trade deadline. You can see part 1 of the series here.   Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Prospects The Chicago Cubs received Victor Caratini from the Atlanta Braves in exchange […]

Rod Streater (WR, OAK) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target around pick 125-150 (Current ADP: Undrafted) ANALYSIS: When looking for sleepers one of my go-to tactics has always been to look at the worst offensive teams from the previous year. Most of your league mates will overlook starting receivers on teams that had a bad offense without considering whether or not that offense […]

Live Fantasy Football Q&A with RotoBaller's Frankie Soler

Have a Burning Fantasy Football Question? RotoBaller Frankie Soler (@Frankie_Soler) will be answering your fantasy football questions on Tuesday August 5th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy football questions answered.  The chat will stay open all day, so feel free to write your question in now, or just come back […]

Fantasy Football Stock Up / Down: Notes from Giants vs Bills Hall of Fame Game

Fantasy Football Players With Rising Stock Value Andre Williams - NYG, RB - I already put Andre Williams on my stock up list a few days ago, but after this performance, wow. Williams broke arm tackles, showed burst, decisive lateral movements, it was an all around great performance of individual running back skill. He's someone […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Boston Red Sox Edition

There Is A Casting Call For Young Live Arms In Boston Prior to the July 31 trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox held a complete fire sale of their starting pitchers, dealing away four out of five of their opening day rotation. Jon Lester, Jake Peavy, John Lackey and Felix Doubront were all shipped out […]

Two NFC East Value Pick Sleepers: RG3 and Jeremy Maclin

For Middle Round Sleeper Value, Look East Robert Griffin III - QB, Redskins Robert Griffin III was one of the most disappointing players in fantasy football last season.  In ESPN’s standard scoring leagues, RG3 had seven games where he finished with less than 15 points out of the thirteen games he started.  He threw only […]

Jarrod Dyson (OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues for Speed ANALYSIS: Dyson has 22 SB in only 187 ABs for the Royals.  He's getting semi-regular playing time as he sits vs. most lefties, but he still manages to get into these games late as a pinch runner.  Dyson is pure speed, and nothing else. He can be counted on […]

Eye On The Minors: Trade Deadline & MLB Prospects On The Move

With the whirlwind of activity at the non-waiver trade deadline this past Thursday, we saw the big names like David Price, Jon Lester and Yoenis Cespedes change teams. But looking at the transaction wire, or hearing reports on TV, there are always the unnamed minor leaguers who come to teams as throw-ins or for organizational depth. […]

Brett Anderson (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Anderson is riding a nice stretch and owners in deep leagues should take notice. Over his last three starts, he's pitched 20.1 IP allowing just 3 ER and racking up 18 Ks to only 5 free passes.  Anderson gets the Cubs Tuesday who are actually a pretty solid team vs. […]

Week 18 Fanduel DFS Recap: RotoBaller's Expert Lineup Picks

Daily League Lineup Picks - Subscription Newsletter Recap As many of you already know, we take our DFS quite seriously here at RotoBaller. Each and every week since the start of the 2013 MLB and fantasy baseball season, we have been providing our premium subscribers with 3 cheat sheet style newsletters per week, full of […]

Four Running Back Sleepers: Freeman, Dunbar, Ivory and Greene

Running back is one of the hardest positions to find value in in all of fantasy football. Generally speaking, getting an RB1 at the top of the third round would usually be considered a steal. You simply can't say the same about any other position. In order for a running back to be considered a sleeper, they've got […]

Fantasy Football Stock Up / Down: Training Camp News and Notes from 8/3

This is the last column on training camp news, as we'll be shifting to preseason news and notes to cover the first set of NFL games. I'll be breaking down some tape during preseason games, and likely doing a live breakdown in the football chatroom here on Rotoballer. Until then, here's the latest installment of […]

James White (RB, NE) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target as Final Round Handcuff or Pickup off the Waiver Wire ANALYSIS: In a recent study of the offensive lines contained in the AFC East, the Patriots offensive line proves to be one of Jekyll and Hyde: while somewhat porous in pass proection, it's a ridiculous monster in run blocking. Three of the five starters […]

Ike Davis (1B, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Ignore In All But Deepest Mixed and NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: The Ike Davis that hit 32 round-trippers in 2012 has ceased to exist ever since. With only 16 homers in 580 at-bats since his breakout 2012 campaign, Davis has cemented himself as a platoon hitter with no real fantasy value in all but […]

Live Q&A Fantasy Baseball Chat with RotoBaller's Matt Libonati

Have a Burning Fantasy Baseball Question? RotoBaller Matt Libonati (@libonatim) will be answering your fantasy baseball questions on Monday August 4th from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball questions answered.  The chat will stay open all day, so feel free to write your question in now, or just come back […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers For Week 19 (Part 1)

I was watching ESPN's weekly television series "Boston vs. New York" last night when I heard something crazy.  It appears that Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is retiring.  This was news to me, as I have heard nothing about his retirement.  Were you all aware of this?! Below are some of my Week 19 picks for […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 8/4

Here are my top value plays for FanDuel and DFS leagues today. We have a short slate of just seven games today, and all starting pitchers are right-handed, which eliminates a lot of the typical platoon lefty-killers from consideration. Looking back at last week’s picks, I have to apologize for the Madison Bumgarner recommendation; he […]

Deep League Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

3 Catchers For Deep Leagues This week I wanted to concentrate on backstops that are producing on teams that aren't exactly offensive power-houses. All of these guys are worth a look in most 12+ team leagues, all AL/NL-Only and all 2-Catcher Leagues.   Jason Castro - C, Houston Astros BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: The Astro's have […]

Dynasty League Running Back Rankings: Top 30 for 2014

I previously looked at the top 15 quarterbacks for dynasty leagues. Today I'll take a closer look at running back rankings for dynasty leagues. The shelf-life for running backs is so short, it pays to strike on a player while the iron is hot instead of waiting on an investment that may never pay off. […]

Gavin Escobar (TE, DAL) - Fantasy Football Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds in Deep Leagues or on the Waiver Wire ANALYSIS: Gavin Escobar was seen as one of the biggest freak athletes of the 2013 TE Class, if not the biggest. He didn't perform exactly up to expectations last year, but this year he's had a much better camp and has been lined […]

Mike Moustakas (3B, KC) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Ignore in Most Leagues, Consider Adding in Very Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Once one of the top prospects in all of baseball, and on many popular sleepers lists, Mike Moustakas has been one of the biggest fantasy baseball busts in the last few years. In 2010, his final full season in the minors, he blasted […]

4 Two-Start Starting Pitcher Sleeper Streamers for Week 19

This piece focuses on the best two-start starting pitcher streamers and sleeper waiver wire pickups for Week 19 of fantasy baseball. These sleeper pitchers are near or below 50% ownership in Yahoo! leagues, and some are ideal for shallow leagues, but most are under-the-radar starters that can be considered in head-to-head leagues.   Danny Duffy, KC – […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 19: Waiver Wire Targets

  The trade deadline has officially passed, and I for one must say it was a week to remember, to be sure. Lester is now an Oakland Athletic, David Price is now a Tiger, and somehow the former MVP candidate Allen Craig has found his way onto the Red Sox. Most importantly for fantasy owners, […]

Fantasy Football Defense Rankings: Breaking Down the Top 10 NFL D's

We're getting closer to opening kickoff, and it's about time we take a look at one of the not-so-sexy positions. Exciting or not, you need a solid defense in fantasy football, and if you pick the right one it can be a difference-maker. Below are the top 10 ranked NFL defenses for fantasy football purposes. Let's […]

Fantasy Football Strategy: Offensive Line Preview AFC East

  Why an Offensive Line is Key to NFL and Fantasy Football Success The Offensive Line is one of the most important facets of Football and yet it's usually not accounted for when people talk about fantasy outcome. Shonn Greene managed to run for 1000 yards back to back in 2011/2012 all thanks to an offensive line […]

Five Sleepers at Tight End for Fantasy Football

As fantasy football draft season heats up and enters full stride, RotoBaller will be bringing all sorts of high quality analysis and sleepers to target in your drafts.  These are five solid tight end back sleeper value picks for your 2014 fantasy football drafts.   Fantasy Football Breakouts At Tight End Zach Ertz - EaglesBe sure to check all […]

John Jaso (C / DH, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues, Most Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: The 30-year-old Jaso has found his place in baseball within Billy Beane's platoon system. He has been playing half his time at DH, the other half behind the dish. Now, with Yoenis Cespedes out of Oakland, things should open up for Jaso to play everyday, […]

Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

So how’d you do in the first half? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some middle infielders that could be useful in the next few weeks. If they are […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy / Sell: Hitters To Target In Week 18

Like last week, now is make it or break it time in fantasy baseball. Making drastic and questionable changes to your team is now necessary if you are far behind in the standings. Trading your big name for two or three solid contributors can make a huge impact. Also, continuing to hold on to your […]