Luis Valbuena (2B/3B, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It’s about time Jose Altuve got a bit of help in the Astros lineup. Eventually George Springer will get going and find his niche once again, which lies in the form of eye-opening power. But until he gets hot, Luis Valbuena is virtually the only […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Lucroy, Zobrist, Jansen, d'Arnaud, Mesoraco and More

Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy owner. They're the little “what if” clauses hanging over every fantasy season - that thing you just can't ever really predict no matter how much pre-draft research you do. Like it or not, being able to […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base And Shortstop For Week Three

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 off the waiver wire. These players are usually widely available in […]

Alex Guerrero (LAD, 2B/3B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL Only and Deeper Leagues Immediately; Scout in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 6% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: At first glance Alex Guerrero’s numbers are gaudy. A .385/.357/.923 slash line is nothing to sneeze at, unless of course one does not understand how a player’s OBP can be lower than his AVG. His […]

Fantasy Baseball Stock Watch: Hot Hitters to Trade For

This week’s edition of the RotoBaller Stock Watch takes a look at five hitters, whom some fantasy owners shied away from this offseason for a variety of reasons, but have so far impressed through the early part of the season. All five are owned in virtually every league, but with their stock on the rise, […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Flaherty, Young, O'Day)

Hey RotoBallers. Welcome to my Week 3 rundown of valuable waiver wire options for AL-Only fantasy baseball leagues. It's always a challenge to stay ahead of the curve in deeper fantasy formats, so it is important to know which players are performing well. Whether your team is dealing with injuries or lack of production, here are […]

Minor Leagues Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 2

This past week saw several top prospects get the call up to the Majors. Carlos Rodon, the number one prospect in the Chicago White Sox system, and Kris Bryant, the number one prospect in the Chicago Cubs system (and by many the number one prospect in baseball) each were called up to their respective big […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers And Advice for 4/20/15

Editor’s Note: RotoBaller’s Premium DFS Lineup Picks & Tools help you get an edge for your FanDuel 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. The lineup options are not the most robust today with a nine game slate. Vegas […]

Video: Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 3

  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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 3: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 3 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are under 50% owned in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver wire for your head-to-head matchups, or if you're dealing […]

Brock Holt, (1B/2B/SS/3B/OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Monitor in All Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues If Brock Holt had an everyday job, he’d be a must add. The combination of speed, batting average, and positional flexibility he offers is hard to find in today’s game. He’s still useful even in his current role, however. As the Red […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base And Shortstop For Week Two

And we’re back! The 2015 season is just getting 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 […]

Week 2 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

It's officially week two and there are plenty of ill-founded assumptions being made based on small sample sizes. Adrian Gonzalez is going to hit 130 HR this year! Exciting stuff. While everyone else is making hasty decisions based on week 1 performances, you can take the high road and make informed decisions derived from early […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Strategy

Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Strategy RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio […]

Marcus Semien (2B/3B/SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Marcus Semien, 24, shortstop, is hoping that there’s no place like home. Not only is the Oakland Athletics giving him a chance to play the position he’s played since tee-ball, but he’s getting the chance to do it in his hometown. In two seasons […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Gomes, Rios, Calhoun, Felix, Alvarez and More

Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy owner. They're the little “what if” clauses hanging over every fantasy season - that thing you just can't ever really predict no matter how much pre-draft research you do. Like it or not, being able to […]

Brad Miller (2B/SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Miller made quite an impression on fantasy owners as a rookie in 2013. In 76 games, he posted a .265-8-36-41-5 line. The only question heading into last season was whether or not he’d beat out Nick Franklin for the starting job […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Herrera has a chance to score some runs and steal a few bags, especially when manager Ryne Sandberg slots him at the top of the order. Just 23 years old, Herrera was only the second Phillies player in the last 45 years to make […]

Brandon Phillips (2B, CIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN 39.9% owned, Yahoo 38% owned, 61% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Up until last season, Phillips had eight straight years of 17 or more home runs. Owners are certainly hoping that last year's eight home runs were an anomaly, and that he can rebound in 2015. He still was able […]

Jace Peterson (2B, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Jace Peterson, who was acquired by the Braves in the Justin Upton deal, was probably a lock to be the starting second baseman since day one of Spring Training. Not one to leave things to chance, he made sure his performance in the Grapefruit League erased any doubt Fredi Gonzalez may have had by hitting .321 over 68 […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Power Rankings for Fantasy (Week One)

To be clear, this list is not the top 30 prospects in baseball. This is a list of the top 30 prospects who are likely going to rise to the major leagues and provide fantasy baseball value this season. The qualifications are simple: a player must not be on an active roster, they must have a […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition (Herrera, Peterson, Lamb)

Here we are, just a few short days into the season. The injury bug has already bitten and the hot stove has decided to burn past winter's end (see: Kimbrel, Craig). It's exciting stuff, so long as none of it has decimated your roster. You may have a few slots to fill already. That's okay. […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/10/15

Hey RotoBallers! I officially made the switch from NBA DFS to MLB, and I’m loving it so far. The lower scoring and instant score changes are an awesome change of pace. I’ve always been a diehard baseball fan too, so that helps. Hopefully we can take FanDuel and other DFS sites by storm and walk […]

Brett Lawrie (3B/2B, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 30.1% owned, Yahoo: 99% owned, Fleaflicker: 26% owned ANALYSIS: Sorry Yahoo owners, Brett Lawrie is an ESPN only play it seems. To be perfect honest, I don’t understand how Lawrie’s ownership numbers can be as low as they are, considering the upside he offers. Health has obviously been the […]

Marcus Semien (2B/3B/SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Semien was a trendy sleeper last season after posting a .284/.401/.489 line with 19 HR and 24 SB across two levels in 2013. He began the year as the White Sox starting second baseman, but struggled and was demoted in May. […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Sit/Start Advice, DFS & Injury Updates

Fantasy Baseball Sit/Start Advice & DFS Play RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/7/15

There is a somewhat healthy slate of baseball on day two of the 2015 regular season with 8 games scheduled for Tuesday April 7th, 2015. Unfortunately there aren't any daytime games slotted, but that gives DFS participants more time to analyze and select a team, especially if you always like being able to pick players […]

Fantasy Baseball Stock Watch: Opening Day Impressions

“This ain’t a football game, we do this every day,” said Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver back in 1982. His words still ring true over 30 years later. It’s only one game, but it’s still exciting to have baseball back in our lives and it’s hard not to be excited right now. It can […]

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 […]

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 […]