Alejandro De Aza (OF, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In AL Only Leagues and Very Deep Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: Owned in a whopping 21% of Yahoo fantasy baseball leagues, Alejandro De Aza is probably a tad bit undervalued considering he is just 2 seasons removed from a .281 / 9 /50 /81 /26 season. That's right kids, and how about if we told you that he […]

Robinson Chirinos (C, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2 Catcher Leagues, Continue Scouting in 1 Catcher Leagues ANALYSIS: Although he doesn't play every day, Ranger's catcher Robinson Chirinos has been hitting very well recently making him an addition to RotoBaller's waiver wire pickups and sleepers list. In two-catcher formats, Chirinos should be owned pretty much across the board at this point. Over the last […]

Junior Lake (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper/ NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Junior Lake’s career started out with a bang last July but has cooled considerably like a Junior Mint.  The 24-year-old outfielder has a lot of potential but can’t seem to put together a string of solid at bats to sustain production over the course of an entire […]

Jason Vargas (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues ANALYSIS: If you’re in the market for a pitcher, look no further than Jason Vargas.  He’s already won 6 games with a 3.30 ERA.  He’ll continue to be a threat to record wins as Kansas City is now playing like the division winning threat most analysts expected in the preseason.  […]

Chase Headley (3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: One of fantasy baseball’s pioneers, Ron Shandler of BaseballHQ, has a mantra “Once you display a skill, you own it”. While I generally agree with that statement, it is about the only reason I can think of as to why Chase Headley remains owned in plenty of leagues, hovering around 36-37% in […]

FanDuel Bargain Bin - DFS Lineup Picks for 6/18

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Strikeout Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

  On the Prowl for K-Upside This is the second in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four pitchers that should see increased production in the strikeout category for the remainder of the […]

Rookies to Avoid in Fantasy Football Drafts

We had previously looked at the impact coaching changes around the NFL might have on fantasy football players, here and here.  Now that the 2014 NFL draft has concluded, we're took a look at some of the NFL rookie sleepers for 2014 fantasy football who are in the best situations to succeed this year.  Now we'll look at some of the […]

Jake McGee (RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS:  Jake McGee is the de facto closer for the Rays.  He was favored to get the gig after Balfour's demotion, and while some may have forgotten because it took a week for the Rays to offer McGee a save opportunity, he is now a waiver wire option that should be added immediately. He has […]

Third Base (3B) and First Base (1B) Waiver Pickups for Week 12

There is a healthy mix of new blood fantasy baseball sleepers, and veterans, headlining this week's list of waiver wire options at the hot corner. Perhaps more importantly, there are a few potential pickups that have a chance to help out in several offensive categories and not just one or two specific departments. Of course, […]

Andrew Heaney (SP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately in Keeper Leagues and Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Andrew Heaney is the top prospect in Miami's organization, and for good reason. The 23-year-old has flown through the minor leagues and is set to make his major league debut Thursday, June 19, just two years after being selected ninth overall by the Marlins Marlins. […]

Ryan Vogelsong (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: At 36 years old, Ryan Vogelsong may not have many years left. As for right now, though, he is still pretty effective, both as a real life pitcher and a fantasy option. Despite getting off to a rough start, Vogelsong had found himself sitting at a […]

Tommy La Stella (2B, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / NL-Only, Continue Scouting in Shallow Leagues ANALYSIS: Recent prospects call-up Tommy La Stella is another guy who is getting a lot of traction in the fantasy baseball sleepers community lately, and for good reason. In only 56 at-bats, La Stella has gotten his knocks to the tune of a […]

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

So how’d you do in Week 11? 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 who should be useful in the next few weeks, and could still be […]

Buy and Sell: Starting Pitchers for Week 12

Are you still looking to make a trade for that missing piece of your fantasy baseball starting pitching lineup? Or maybe you’re flush with starting pitching, and are hoping to get real value for the pitcher on your roster who is obviously performing way over his head and due for a slump. Have no fear, because […]

Fantasy Baseball DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks for 6/17

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Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 12 (Part 1)

If you plan on streaming starting pitchers this week, you've come to the right place. Scoring has gone up over the last two weeks of MLB play, so it’ll be that much more important for you to find the correct matchup over the next week of fantasy baseball. Below are some of my Week 12 picks for […]

Rookies and Rookie Sleepers to Target in Fantasy Football Drafts

We had previously looked at the impact coaching changes around the NFL might have on fantasy football, here and here.  Now that the 2014 NFL draft has concluded, let's take a look at some of the NFL rookie sleepers for 2014 fantasy football who are in the best situations to succeed this year.   2014 Fantasy […]

Getting A Grip: Waiver Wire Pickups for Holds (Week 12)

While the holds statistic is hard to determine who will enter the game in the right situation, the sleepers noted today feature some overlooked relief pitchers and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely their team is to win, the more likely the following players will be eligible to earn the holds that […]

Danny Santana (SS / 2B / OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / AL-Only, Continue Scouting in Shallow Leagues ANALYSIS: Danny Santana has burst onto the scene with a .340 average, 12 runs scored, 15 RBIs, and 5 steals (without being caught for those of you in NSB leagues) in only 107 at-bats to date, adding him to our list of recent waiver wire […]

Neil Ramirez (RP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues (that value saves) ANALYSIS: Neil Ramirez is the latest Cubs reliever to rack up some saves, immediately making him a viable waiver wire pickup and another in the list of saves sleepers for fantasy baseball. This afternoon Ramirez nailed down the save for the Cubs, his second in 3 days as […]

Week 12 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

There are some very solid two start pitchers (Teheran, Hamels, Cueto, Tanaka, Hammel, Keuchel, Ryu) in Week 12, and also some viable starting pitcher sleepers and streamers (Arrieta, Stroman, Floyd, Danks, Garcia, Floyd, Morton) to consider off the waiver wire, depending on your league size and format including AL-Only and NL-Only leagues. Here at RotoBaller, we believe […]

Top 5 Two-Start Starting Pitcher Streamers for Week 12

Week 12 Lineup Tools: Two Start Streaming Options This weekly piece focuses on the best two-start pitchers and streamer waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week of fantasy baseball. These under-the-radar, two-start pitchers can be sleepers off the waiver wire depending on your league format, including NL-Only and AL-Only formats, and you can consider adding them to your head-to-head […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 12: Waiver Wire Targets

Week 12 Lineup Tools: Hitting Streaming Options There are risks Associated with streaming hitters but there can also be great rewards. The art of streaming hitters, much like with pitchers, is all about opportunity and maximizing the skill set of the players you have available to you. In order to find the best waiver wire sleepers, […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitters to Buy and Sell for Week 12

In this week's buy / sell, we look at some sleeper hitters who can very likely be bought cheaply right now, as well as some overvalued  hitters you should consider trading away. But first, there will be a little gloating over last week's buy candidate, who went off in a historic way...   Hopefully You Listened To […]

Yonder Alonso (1B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deep NL Only Leagues, Ignore In All Mixed League Formats ANALYSIS: Consider the following analysis as more of a waiver wire deterrent than an recommendation, but let's see if we can help someone out with the Padres great Yonder Alonso. First of all, this guy has never lived up to the tiny bit of hype […]

Michael Bourn (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12+ Team Mixed Leagues, Must Own in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: At a very marginal 47% owned in Yahoo fantasy leagues, the casual fantasy baseball fan / player has missed out on some potentially valuable counting stats that the once must-own Indians outfielder has been providing of late. In the last 30 days, Michael […]

Chase Anderson (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues, Deeper Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: Anderson was never an incredibly highly-regarded pitching prospect, but has finally found his way to the majors after being drafted by the D'backs in the ninth round of the 2009 draft. He had a rough go at Triple-A in 2013, posting a 5.73 ERA in 88 […]

Jacob deGrom (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacob deGrom is killing the ball to the tune of a .455 AVG, emerging himself as one of the best hitters in the Mets' lineup. Unfortunately, in fantasy baseball, those stats don't count for a pitcher. The 25-year-old righty has been an effective pitcher, as well, contrary […]

Ruben Tejada (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Generally speaking, players who lack power, the ability to consistently get on base and everyday at-bats are not enticing fantasy options. Ruben Tejada is no exception. Especially when you consider that, despite once being praised for his base-running abilities, he has never swiped more than five bags in a single […]