Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Second Basemen (2B) For 2015 & Beyond

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day during the busy draft season, and the duration of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and developments, as well […]

Three RBI Waiver Wire Sleepers for Your 2015 Fantasy Baseball Team

When browsing through the expected 2015 RBI leaders, the usual suspects come up. The likes of Trout, Cabrera and Stanton are likely to achieve, or come close to achieving, their lofty expectations for the year. Let's try to think of a few names that may fly under the radar on most RBI projections. Last year we saw […]

Jeurys Familia (RP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for Saves in All Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Mets closer Jenrry Mejia had to stop throwing today (Monday, 4/6) while warming up due to elbow tenderness. Uh oh. While nothing is certain yet, apparently he experienced elbow soreness before the game -- and then while warming up before the 9th inning, he […]

Carl Crawford (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 61% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Since 2010, there have been 22 instances of a player hitting .300 while swiping at least 23 bags on the base paths; Carl Crawford accomplished this feat last season in just 343 AB. Crawford also added a solid 8 HR, 46 RBI, and […]

Interesting MLB Opening Day Statistics & Historical Notes

Who’s ready for some baseball?!? Opening day – one of the most anticipated days in sports – began last night as the St. Louis Cardinals beat National League Central Division rival, the Chicago Cubs, in a showdown at Wrigley Field. The remaining 28 teams will get their 2015 campaigns going today. In case you were […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

  And So It Begins... The wait is over, the 2015 fantasy baseball season is officially up and running. Not exactly confident in the catcher you drafted? Looking for a reliable backup? RotoBaller has got you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league who you can target off the […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (2B/SS, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only or Deep Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Asdrubal Cabrera is not going to be the Asdrubal Cabrera we saw put up 25 and 17 in 2011, but that doesn't mean he can't help your fantasy team. Now a member of the Rays, Cabrera will have 76 […]

MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 4/6/15

Most fantasy owners focus all their attention on the big time stars of the league. Lesser known relief pitchers are often overlooked by casual fantasy players, except when they're blowing a big save perhaps. That's why twice a week throughout the entire 2015 MLB Season RotoBaller will bring you the latest fantasy info, breaking news and advice […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Catchers (C) For 2015 & Beyond

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day during the busy draft season, and the duration of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and developments, as well […]

The Impact of the Craig Kimbrel Trade to San Diego

If this offseason hadn't already provided enough proof to the baseball world, the San Diego Padres are hungry as hell and I absolutely love it. The Padres acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the Atlanta Braves in a 7-player trade that once again put the baseball world on notice. The Padres are looking toward the World Series in 2015. Kimbrel […]

Alex Guerrero (2B/3B/OF, LAD) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Waiver Wire Stash In 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Alex Guerrero is simply not spoken about enough as a fantasy baseball commodity considering he is a 28 year polished hitter with an international signing bonus given only to superstar caliber players. Why is it that a potential middle infield/corner infield/outfield eligible* […]

Cardinals vs. Cubs - MLB Season Opener Preview (April 5, 2015)

Baseball is finally here! The first game is tonight, April 5, with the Chicago Cubs hosting the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Here are a few notes about the 2015 season opener. I'll be providing more information about the other 28 MLB teams in action on Monday morning.   MLB Opening Day News & Notes […]

Jason Grilli (RP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In All Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It's official, the Braves will be issuing ticket price rebates to their fans after their latest attempt to field a AAA team in the NL East in 2015. What are we referring to you ask? Only the breaking news that Craig Kimbrel has been […]

Kyle Hendricks (SP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Late Rounds / Waiver Wire Pickup in All Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kyle Hendricks will slot into the Cubs fourth starter spot this year after last season's fantastic rookie performance, finishing 7-2 with a 2.46 ERA and 47:15 K:BB ratio in 80 innings. The 25-year-old shouldn't be counted on […]

Jesse Hahn (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Later Rounds / Waiver Wire Pickup in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Projections for Jesse Hahn are all over the place, and some fantasy leagues are leaving him undrafted altogether. Hahn was traded from the Padres to the Athletics this off-season; normally leaving the friendly confines of San Diego is […]

Josh Harrison (2B/3B/OF, PIT) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target Mid Rounds in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Harrison came out of nowhere in 2014 to set career highs in every single major offensive category and finished second in the National League in batting average at .315. With a full season under his belt, I expect year two as a regular starter […]

Alex Rodriguez (3B/1B/DH, NYY) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Late Rounds / Waiver Wire Pickup OWNED IN: 59% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: While folks everywhere were stoked about Lebron’s return to Cleveland, few were talking about the return of one of the greatest hitters of our era. Fresh off reinstatement due to his PED suspension, Alex Rodriguez is ready to take pitchers […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 4/5/15

  Premium DFS Lineup Tools RotoBaller's Premium NBA DFS Tools help you win your head-to-heads and GPPs. With a 1-Day Free Trial of our NBA DFS Premium Pass, you can even test drive these DFS tools for free for 24 hours: Player vs. Player Comparison: Compare up to five players' recent FanDuel fantasy points to […]

Five Undervalued Corner Infielders for 2015

The term sleeper is overused and commonly confused in fantasy sports. Too many people confuse the concept of a player being undervalued (i.e. a player getting drafted in the seventh round that is going to return fifth round value) versus a player being a true sleeper.   In a 12 team, 5x5 league that is […]

Five Rookies and MLB Prospects to Avoid in 2015

  Baseball is a funny game. Fantasy baseball is an even funnier game. Viewers and fantasy owners are always looking for the next phenom to hit the majors. Those same viewers and owners want to make sure they are the first to notice to get a head start on their friends and/or competition.   Sometimes […]

Top 10 Projected WHIP Finishers For Starters

In case you missed it last week we covered Daniel Okrent, IPRAT and our projections for which relievers will finish in the top ten in WHIP for this season. Today we will purchase a flux capacitor, install it into the RotoBaller DeLorean, and drive into the future to share with you who will finish in […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 1

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the players we highlight today feature some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your […]

Edward Mujica (RP, BOS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Late Rounds / Immediate Waiver Wire Add ANALYSIS: With the recent news that Koji Uehara is still nursing an injury, Edward Mujica will start the year as the fill-in closer for the Red Sox. He may wind up being in that role longer than some would expect, if Uehara can't get over […]

2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Top 100

What's up RotoBallers. The MLB season is right around the corner, and this is the home stretch for our fantasy baseball drafts.  There has been a lot of recent news around MLB, so I thought I'd take a few minutes and give you our updated 2015 starting pitcher rankings for your fantasy baseball drafts. These […]

Odubel Herrera (2B/SS/OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Draft Target Late OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Rule 5 pick is slated to open the season as the Phillies everyday center fielder and bat second in their lineup. He’s had a whirlwind offseason, winning the MVP of the Venezuelan Winter League, to now starting in Philadelphia. […]

NL Only Deeper Draft Sleepers: Winter Hibernation Ends

The term sleeper is overused and commonly confused in fantasy sports. Too many people confuse the concept of a player being undervalued (i.e. a player getting drafted in the seventh round that is going to return fifth round value) versus a player being a true sleeper. When I think sleeper, I think Rip Van Winkle. […]

Auction Strategy: Use All Of Your Money

Don't Get Caught Watching The last installment of my four part series on auction strategy is all about the money. Specifically, you should spend all of it. Your plan and budget are set, and now it is time to start drafting. You set a lovely, structured plan. Now you're immediately challenged by other owners spending […]

Michael Pineda (SP, NYY) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~205 Overall ANALYSIS: In between his suspension for the “pine tar incident” and a long DL stint, Michael Pineda did show flashes of brilliance last season. His first-strike and swinging-strike percentages were well above average. Not only did Pineda do a good job of getting ahead of batters, but once batters were behind in […]

Michael Taylor (OF, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Draft Target Late OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With veteran Denard Span sidelined for the first month of the season, Taylor will get a chance to show if last season's impressive Double-A campaign, in which he slashed .313/.396/.539 with 22 home runs and 34 stolen bases, carries over […]

Micah Johnson (2B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Draft Target Late OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the hottest prospects in baseball, Micah Johnson’s sterling spring training has him positioned to open the season as the White Sox starting second baseman. His .455 batting average was trailing only Mike Trout’s .486 mark as of […]