Yunel Escobar (3B/SS, WAS) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Yunel Escobar has been an absolute shot in the arm for the Nationals so far this season. He’s hitting .328 from the number two hole in a lineup that’s scored the 4th most runs in baseball. Recently he’s been even more impressive. […]

Ryan Howard (1B, PHI) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There’s no denying the hit you’ll take in batting average by rostering Ryan Howard. His short term power upside might just be high enough to justify that risk, however. For all his faults, Howard is up to seven home runs on the […]

Brandon Belt (1B/OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: We’re at the point where we need to start talking about Brandon Belt. Many fantasy owners were turned off by his putrid numbers in March and April in which Belt only hit .235 with no power. Don’t let these figures distract you […]

Steven Souza (OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 51% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Souza was blocked in Washington, so the Nationals flipped him to the Rays over the winter. With this new lease on life and playing time came a fair amount of sleeper buzz. So far, Souza’s been basically as advertised, a three true […]

Logan Morrison (1B/OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Morrison has had a tough time sticking in the lineup in his career, mostly due to injuries and defense that can charitably be referred to as a traveshamockery. In his lone season with at least 500 plate appearances, however, he hit 23 […]

Delino DeShields Jr. (2B/OF, TEX) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: DeShields isn’t going to maintain an average around .300 or a .400+ OBP for much longer. That said, he’s filling up the box score on a nightly basis for the Rangers, who quite frankly deserve a positive fluke with how the last […]

Patrick Corbin (ARI, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Corbin is another pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, but his timetable is clearer than others. General Manager Dave Stewart stated the target date is June 4th, and Corbin has done nothing to this moment to dissuade that prediction. He showed solid command […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week 7

This week we saw a bunch of turmoil in the closer world, with high profile guys returning and a couple of closers losing their jobs. The relief pitcher waiver wire is poised to get a lot more interesting moving forward! Here’s what to keep an eye on... Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire […]

Matt Moore (TB, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 + team leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Most seasons I am fading Matt Moore, mainly due to his high walk rate (4.28 BB/9) and lingering arm issues. But most seasons you have to pay for Matt Moore’s services. As Moore has recovered from Tommy John surgery performed last April, […]

Week 7 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 7, 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 […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/18/15

For the first time this season, today's slate truly feels like slim pickins. Only 14 teams take the field today, and with six of the seven games taking place at night. I'm going to ignore the one day game to help make building a roster a less time sensitive thing. I figured you'd understand. Editor’s […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 7 (Part 1)

After a month and a half into this young baseball season, the team with the best record in the American League is….the Houston Astros!? Wasn’t 2016 supposed to be their year? Houston used a ten game winning streak a few weeks ago to catapult into first place in the AL West and have built a […]

Logan Forsythe (2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues Owned In: 22.6% of ESPN leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Forsythe has surprisingly been the best hitter on a surprisingly good team right now. I had the Rays pegged dead last for the AL East this year, but they’re playing some good ball right now, and Forsythe has been a big […]

The DL Edition: Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups and Analysis (Week 7)

I’ve decided to switch things up this week's edition of my starting pitcher waiver wire column. This week’s article will feature pitchers currently on the DL who are expected to return sometime this year, and who I believe can be fantasy assets for pitcher needy squads or teams with open DL slots. I’m a huge […]

Five Two-Start Pitchers for Week Seven

When trying to create a working formula for winning a fantasy baseball league, owners must often search for hidden gems on the waiver wire. Whether they are looking for a piece to last them the rest of the season, replace an injured starter, or just want a pitcher with a favorable matchup in a week, the fantasy […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 7: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 7 of fantasy baseball. This week, the recommendations are for some older players who have declined who I am hopeful can be rejuvenated by good park factors and having 7 or 8 games.  All five players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 7

You’ve almost certainly seen or heard countless sportswriters and broadcasters use the term “quarter pole” to denote when the first 25 percent of the regular season has been played. If you’re like me and have zero interest in horse racing, you’ve probably never thought anything of it. I recently learned, however, that the quarter pole […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 7

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 […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base and Shortstop For Week 7

The 2015 season is well underway, but it’s never too early to start trying to improve your team. Here are two players at second base and shortstop who I think can help your team for week 7. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. […]

Marlon Byrd (OF, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues Ownership: 49% ANALYSIS: He’s far from a spring chicken or a trendy fantasy player, but Marlon Byrd’s strange late-career renaissance refuses to end. Since the start of the 2013 season, Byrd’s 57 home runs are 20th in all of baseball. A putrid April has yielded to a torrid May, as […]

Henderson Alvarez Returning to Marlins Rotation

Henderson Alvarez is set to return to the Marlins lineup Sunday, May 17th and against the Atlanta Braves after being activated from the DL. Alvarez hasn't started since April 12 since he experienced inflammation in his throwing shoulder and elbow. Tom Koehler (2-3 with a 4.39 ERA), was originally supposed to start Sundays game but will be […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/17/15

Below are my FanDuel DFS lineup picks for Sunday, May 17th. Daily fantasy baseball leagues (DFS) are becoming the thing to do, and here at RotoBaller we are excited to help our users build their bankrolls. I’ll be covering FanDuel lineup picks, sleepers and general advice every Saturday and Sunday. I’ll also be putting my money where […]

Rays Activate Nick Franklin, Expected To Join Team Tuesday

The Tampa Rays activated Nick Franklin from the DL and the infielder will likely join the team on Tuesday or Wednesday. The 24-year-old has yet to play this season thanks to an oblique strain. Franklin hit .286/.400/.333 for a batting line in his seven-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Duhram. Franklin was expected to open as […]

Doug Fister Diagnosed With Strain In Pitching Arm, Return Questionable

Washington Nationals pitcher Doug Fister has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right forearm, according to MLB.com. The good news for Nationals’ fans is that it’s not an elbow injury for the starting pitcher who was mysteriously placed on the DL Friday. It turns out that he hurt his forearm during Friday’s start […]

Pence Activated, 2-For-3 In Season Debut

Hunter Pence was activated from the DL and make his 2015 debut right where he left off in the World Series. Pence went 2-for-3, one for a double and scored three times, batting sixth for the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants. The 32-year-old outfielder returned from the DL after he was drilled by […]

DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 5/17/15

Here are my MLB DFS lineup picks for May 17th 2015. Always remember to check lineups before finalizing your lineup. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try and identify MLB players who will outperform their expectations today, based on their matchups and DraftKings prices. These players can be high-cost players, or […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/16/15

Daily fantasy baseball leagues (DFS) are becoming the thing to do, and here at RotoBaller we are excited to help our users build their bankrolls. I’ll be covering FanDuel lineup picks, sleepers and general advice every Saturday and Sunday. I’ll also be putting my money where my mouth is by entering my final lineup (at […]

The Cut List: Week 7

I got a time machine. The only issue is, I don’t accomplish anything intrinsically good with it. I don’t zip back in time to warn people about natural disasters or plane crashes. I don't plan to save any extinct species or murder baby Hitler. I don't mess with God stuff. I only use it for […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Puig, Myers, Segura, Reyes, Jansen, Price, More

Week 6 MLB Injury Report for Fantasy Baseball Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy player. They're the little “what if” clause hanging over every fantasy season, that thing you just can't ever really predict no matter how much pre-draft research you do. Like […]

Week 7 Buy and Sell Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

Corey Kluber led off last week’s buys. If you took that advice to heart and were able to strike a deal, you’re sitting pretty after his dazzling 18-strikeout performance against the Cardinals. That’s assuming you didn’t bench him against one of the best teams in baseball, as many Kluber owners did. Obviously you can’t predict […]