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 […]

2014 Outlook for Jordan Cameron: Biggest 2013 Breakouts

This breakouts and busts series will run all through fantasy football draft prep season.  We'll be counting down from 10 for the top breakouts and busts from the 2013 fantasy football season.  We previously looked at Julian Edelman (7), Zach Stacy (8), Ryan Matthews (9), and Michael Floyd (10).   Biggest Fantasy Football Breakouts - #6 The tight end position has evolved […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

Some Outfielders Who Are Streaking Along Hitting streaks are the theme of this week's list. Four of the five fantasy players below have been reaching base consistently during recent play and can be considered sleeper waiver wire pickups if they're still available in you league. Fantasy owners in need of outfield production should consider adding […]

Eye On The Minors: Top 10 MLB Prospects Reviewed

With Gregory Polanco mercifully called up to the Pirates on Tuesday, there are probably not many players left in the high minors who will make a major impact for your fantasy baseball leagues this season. Sure, some big prospect names like  Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and Archie Bradley may make it to the majors this summer, or […]

DFS Lineup Picks for 6/13: Fanduel & DraftKings Advice

Hello fellow RotoBallers and daily fantasy sports enthusiasts! Every Friday morning for the rest of the fantasy baseball season, we will be publishing this short piece detailing two recommended daily league player recommendations and sleepers, from two or three of our favorite DFS sites. This week's featured expert analysis will include lineup value picks from Fanduel and DraftKings. If you […]

Tiered Wide Receiver Rankings: Top 40 in Fantasy Football

Last week we looked at the top 20 wide receivers rankings and Tiers 1 through 3, kicking off our series of 2014 fantasy football rankings. Today we will look at the wide receivers ranked 21-40, Tiers 4 and 5, to help with your 2014 fantasy football draft prep. These rankings are tiered, meaning that players within the […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups: First Base (1B) & Third Base (3B)

As the 2014 MLB season wears on, it is easy to assume that there just aren't any players left on the waiver wire that can make an impact. Granted, it is going to be tough to find a player that can single-handedly provide useful production in every offensive category, but that doesn't mean you can't […]

NBA Finals Game 3 Podcast: Home Court With Jon & Kia

  Game 3 Analysis: Heat vs. Spurs NBA fanatics Jon & Kia give their own unique breakdown of the NBA finals and the Miami Heat vs. the San Antonio Spurs, as they watch Game 3 while discussing the series so far and what adjustments each team should make. They also explore the new trend of signing […]

Adam Lind (1B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Lind is a righty killer. He's slashing .367/.439/.587 vs. them in 109 AB.  He barely plays vs. LHP (2 hits in 17 AB), but it was the same thing last year (.309/.385/.539 vs. RHP, compared to .208/.240/.333 vs. LHP). You get the idea: Lind is gold in deep leagues where […]

Top 10 Minor League Hitting Prospects: Part 2

Yesterday we looked at the top 6-10 prospects. Today we bring you the top 5 hitting prospects for 2014 fantasy baseball.   Top 5 MLB Hitting Prospects   5) Kris Bryant (Chicago Cubs, 3B) 2014 Minors Stats: .353/.460/.701 with 20 HR, 8 SB Relevant Categories: Batting Average, Homers, Steals Expected Call-Up Date: September Kris Bryant […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (AL Edition): Week 11

In this week's installment, I will revisit a couple of sleepers that I touted earlier in the year, as they are still sitting on most waiver wires, and still producing. I will also introduce a couple of young sleeper pitchers flying under the radar as the NL currently has the spotlight when it comes to young […]

Drew Smyly (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep and AL-Only Leagues   ANALYSIS: Smyly has struggled a bit since his move into Detroit's starting rotation, sporting a 4.37 ERA over his nine starts. He showed signs of promise in his most recent start against a talented, albeit struggling, Boston offense, but needs to display some consistency before […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 11 (Part 2)

Below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of Week 11 to consider adding off your league’s waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth, including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats.  Each day presents several juicy matchups that a […]

MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 6/12

Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy baseball gamers, FanDuel has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit up to $5,000 AND a free month of our exclusive In-House DFS Lineup Picks! You'll also be invited to free contests with cash prizes and can enter FREE MLB Contests where you […]

Hector Rondon (RP, CHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Mixed Leagues, Must Own in NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: What's with the lack of fantasy baseball love for Hector Rondon? You would think that the assigned closer for the Chicago Cubs, with very good pitching ratios thus far in 2014, should be more than 47% owned in Yahoo leagues right? […]

Top 10 Minor League Hitting Prospects: Part 1

We're about a week into June now, a month famous in fantasy baseball circles as high time for big name MLB prospect call-ups. As any owner of George Springer this year or Yasiel Puig from last year will tell you, having a big name prospect who breaks out can give a much needed boost to […]

3 Rookie Starting Pitcher Sleepers: Flying Under the Radar

As fantasy baseball owners, we are always looking for the next big player to help improve our teams. Every year there are starting pitching rookies and prospects who can make an impact for fantasy baseball. Below I will be discussing three pitching sleepers who may still be available on your league's waiver wire, depending on […]

Dynasty and Keeper Tight Ends for 2014

2014 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Dynasty and Keeper Tight Ends Note: This article was written before the 2014 NFL Draft. RotoBaller will be releasing updated Dynasty and Keeper rankings and analysis for all positions throughout the summer. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the more popular keeper names […]

Projecting Home Run Sleepers Using HR/FB Rate

This is the first 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 hitters that should see increased production in the home runs category during the hot summer months. If you are in need […]

Lonnie Chisenhall (3B, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 10+ Team Mixed Leagues, Must Own in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Well, I hate to add to The Chiz parade that has ensued in the past 24 hours, but it's about time the Cleveland Indians get rewarded for sticking with a former first round pick of their's (29th overall pick in the […]

Eugenio Suarez (SS, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, All AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Eugenio Suarez was called up a few days ago and has done nothing but hit, making him the most recent addition to our waiver wire pickups and sleepers list. As Scott Slezak pointed out in his great MLB prospects update for June call-ups piece a few days back, the […]

Buy and Sell: Starting Pitchers for Week 11

We are in the second week of June and believe it or not, about a third of the fantasy baseball season has gone by. It’s still early enough in the season for you to infuse your lineup with the right player and immediately impact your season. With the fantasy baseball trading season in full bloom […]

Nick Markakis (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In AL Only Leagues and Deeper Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: At only 57% owned in Yahoo fantasy baseball leagues, the Orioles most undervalued outfielder Nick Markakis lurks while having himself a career renaissance year thus far in 2014. Much of his success stems from the fact that he is batting leadoff, with some all-star power hitters protecting […]

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

So how’d you do in week 10? 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 could be sleepers in the next few weeks, depending on your league format […]

MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 6/10

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Marcus Stroman (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In AL Only Leagues and Deeper Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming straight out of Medford, NY, the diminutive rookie flame thrower had scouts, and Blue Jays fans alike, all worked up about his upcoming major league debut. Well, in his first shot at the big show (as a reliever) between May 4th-14th, the 5-9 righty did nothing impressive surrendering […]

Jake McGee / Juan Carlos Oviedo (RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Grant Balfour is out as the closer in TB, for now. He says his fastball has been improving, and if that's the case we will not be surprised to see Balfour reclaim the closer gig in a matter of weeks.  Joe Maddon is intensely loyal to his players - could […]