Indians Activate Nick Swisher, Will Make Debut Tuesday

Nick Swisher will make his 2015 debut on Tuesday for the Cleveland Indians after being activated from the DL. He will start at DH and bat sixth for the Tribe against the Kansas City Royals, according to Cleveland.com. After missing the first month of the season while rehabbing duel knee surgeries, the 34-year-old hopes to […]

Alex Cobb To Pitch Through Partial Ligament Tear In Right Elbow

Alex Cobb will continue pitching despite a confirmed partial ligament tear in his right elbow, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This is a risky move as most pitchers that suffer a torn elbow ligament tend to eventually undergo Tommy John surgery.  The right-hander hasn’t pitched yet this season. The 27-year-old is coming off a great […]

Chris Heston (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Leagues Owned In: 27% Yahoo!, 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The surprise of the streaming season so far has to be Heston. His numbers have improved across the board, including a silly high 59.6% GB rate. His start on Wednesday may be an anomaly though, as AT&T Park tends to give up a lot more […]

Jean Segura Expected Back Tuesday After Hit In Head Sunday

Jean Segura (head) is expected to return to the Brewers' lineup on Tuesday after he was beaned in the head during an at-bat on Sunday, according to MLB.com. Luckily for the 25 year-old, he only had to miss one game. Segura left Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs after a fastball by Pedro Strop connected […]

Anthony Rendon Shut Down Again After MRI

Anthony Rendon will be shut down once again as an MRI revealed a left oblique strain. The all-star caliber third baseman for the Washington Nationals was on his way back until he suffered a new injury to go with his laboring knee injury that has not allowed him to play a game this season, according […]

Russell Martin (C, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats Owned In: 83% of Yahoo, 32% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Martin has now hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games for the Blue Jays, increasing his season average to a “blistering” .197. Since dropping to the sixth spot in the order, Martin has slashed .276/.488/.690 with three home runs, eight RBI, and […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Getting Into the Thick of Things How have the first few weeks gone for you? Need to replace an injured catcher? Looking for a reliable backup? RotoBaller has you covered with analysis on four catchers who may be free agents in your league who you can target off the waiver wire. Editor’s Note: To read about […]

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

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Also, sorry for laying a dud yesterday with two of the three offenses I suggested stacking. One due to postponement, the other due to the Yankees not figuring out R.A. Dickey. Everybody plays today and for that I am thankful. A chance for stacking redemption. These options are "like" - not […]

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

Happy Cinco de Mayo mi amigos. With the first set of games in round two completed, injuries, and the sheer influence of playoffs have sparked every player that receives significant minutes in each game. Players like Matt Barnes and Mike Dunleavy have been playing completely outside of their value range. Trying to find those cheap players […]

NBA Playoff DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 5/05/15

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 5th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, so be sure to check all lineups prior […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 5/5/15

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. It’s a divisional kind of week in Major League Baseball, with 12 of the 15 […]

Brett Cecil (RP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I mentioned last week that Miguel Castro might be faltering, and sure enough Brett Cecil was announced as the Jays closer coming into this week. At only 54% owned in fantasy leagues, Cecil would be a nice pickup off the waiver wire. […]

Mike Leake (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Target in 12 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Leake was stellar in his last outing at Atlanta, limiting the Braves to two early singles over eight strong innings. He also helped himself out with a bomb to left field, which you have to love as a fantasy owner. So far […]

Yangervis Solarte (2B/3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Solarte is a reminder that talent isn’t everything. While arguably the least physically gifted of any of thePadres‘ staple players, Solarte has made the most of the opportunities he’s been given this season. Starting off the year as a bench player, he forced […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: Canha’s power is legit. He mashed 20 home runs last year in Triple-A with a .303/.384/.505 slash line, impressing the A’s brass enough to snag him from the Marlins in the Rule 5 draft. Thanks […]

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

Eleven games scheduled for this evening, with first pitch at 7:05 eastern time. There's a nice balance of games with high expected run totals and reliable pitchers with strikeout potential to target. Guys like Clayton Kershaw, Felix Hernandez, Madison Bumgarner, Jordan Zimmermann, and Carlos Martinez all take the bump, and yet there are still a […]

Week 5 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 5, and this week we also have a very special treat for you. Next to each matchup below, we have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. Just click the link next to the player name, and check […]

2015 NFL Draft Analysis: AFC East Draft Review and Grade

Rotoballer kicks off the 2015 NFL and Fantasy Football Season by reviewing each teams draft starting with the AFC East. Draft expert Owen Elle gives his take on each teams ability to fill their needs and add overall talent to their rosters.   Buffalo Bills Round 2, Pick 50 - CB Ronald Darby, Florida State Round […]

Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Kyle Schwarber

Another Young Cub to Watch Something commonly known in fantasy baseball circles is that catchers are not particularly exciting. It's obviously due to their lack of at bats and the fact that their defensive position wears on their offensive ability over the course of a season. However, to entirely write off the importance of catchers for […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 5 (Part 1)

After the first month of the season, the new rules involving pace of play have seemingly worked. Or at the very least, games have gone quicker this season due to various reasons. In 2014, the average length of a nine-inning game was about three hours and eight minutes. Through the first month of the season […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 5/3/15

As no one predicted, this week came to an end with Jeurys Familia and Joakim Soria becoming the first two closers in the majors to reach double digit saves. At this point, all the big names are pretty much solidified in their roles and rostered in nearly all leagues. Here are some notes on who to […]

DraftKings DFS – NBA Fantasy Basketball Advice & Value Picks (5/4/2015)

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 find […]

First Base/Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 5

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 […]

Second Base And Shortstop Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds For Week Five

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 shortstop per week who I think can help your team. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should […]

Video: Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 5

  Every Sunday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and MLB /NBA writer and contributor Sam Nedimyer break down the top 10 waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week of the fantasy baseball season. Be sure to download our free waiver wire app in the iTunes store, read our daily updating waiver wire list and check out […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 5

In recent days, both Ben Zobrist and Yasiel Puig have hit the shelf with injuries. Hunter Pence and Christian Yelich remain out of lineups, though not our hearts. Name brands like Andrew McCutchen and Carlos Gonzalez are scuffling. Point is, you might need a little help in the outfield. You’ve come to the right place. […]

Danny Duffy (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Danny Duffy has made the most of his time in the rotation, going 2-0 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 23/9 K/BB ratio. He was excellent for Kansas City last year, posting a 2.53 ERA over 25 starts in 2014, […]

Chris Owings (2B/SS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks get to play three in Colorado and four at home this week. However, most of their players either (a) are over 50% owned or (b) do not play every day. Enter Chris Owings. Owings could find his power stroke this week, and is always a threat […]

Aaron Harang (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Most Leagues ANALYSIS: In his last start against the Cardinals, Aaron Harang gave up five runs in six innings, breaking his streak of eight consecutive quality starts.  Despite that, Harang has been great this year, as he seems to be at the beginning of every season. In five starts with the Phillies, […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups and Analysis: Week 5 (Duffy, Morrow, Leake, Wood)

Week 5 Waiver Wire Starting Pitchers Welcome back for another addition of Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups. We’re onto week 5 and hopefully you’ve snagged some of the pitchers mentioned in our previous articles. We’ve got another set of starting pitchers to consider for your roster, either as streamers, backend SPs for deep leagues, or […]