Week 5 Waiver Wire: Outfield

For owners trapped in deep leagues, these waiver wire articles can be frustrating at times. Oh, I should pick up Michael Conforto in my league? Thanks for the advice! Even for owners in leagues with generally savvy owners, many waiver wire options (even those owned in 40% of leagues or less) are simply not options. Fortunately for... Read More

Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Domingo Santana led off Sunday's game with a solo shot off Tom Koehler, his third HR of the season. He later hit an RBI single, bringing his season line to a respectable .259/.344/.447 with 11 R and 11 RBI. He seems to have solidified... Read More

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/3/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. It's important to keep close tabs on what's going on around the league, especially early in the MLB season, and that's what we are here to help out with. Here's a quick look at those... Read More

2016 MLB Team Analysis for April: Chicago White Sox

Welcome to this look-in for Chicago White Sox as we enter May. As the RotoBaller writer responsible for the daily coverage of the White Sox, I decided to create a "one-stop shop" for all things South Sider thus far. First, let’s get you the team numbers. Then we'll break down the hitters, starting pitchers, and relievers.... Read More

2016 MLB Team Analysis for April: Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies Team Breakdown: April Edition Welcome to the Colorado Rockies team report for April. As the RotoBaller writer responsible for the daily coverage of the Rockies, who better than me to break them down for you as we enter May? First, let’s get you the numbers. Here you’ll find team stats, and then those... Read More

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 5

Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive... Read More

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Odubel Herrera holds a .451 OBP through 21 games (with 91 plate appearances), yet is on the waiver wire in 72% of leagues. He is just ahead of Ryan Braun, Bryce Harper and Paul Goldschmidt on the 2016 OBP rankings, and... Read More

Michael Conforto (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Michael Conforto is now an everyday starter for the New York Mets. He's also been one of the club's strongest hitters over the first few weeks of the season. In fact, he's been one of the best outfielders in all of... Read More

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 4)

When I saw the news that Blake Snell was going to start against the New York Yankees, my first thought was, “Potentially elite left-handed pitching prospect debuting against a team that just struggled against lefty Rich Hill?! I know who I’m starting in DraftKings on Saturday!” As it turned out, Snell looked a little shaky... Read More

Yasmany Tomas (3B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: If power potential at the corner infield spot is something you're looking for, Yasmany Tomas might be your man. Although he is playing almost exclusively in left field, his 3B eligibility makes Tomas a coveted waiver add at the corner. Tomas is starting to heat... Read More

Enrique Hernandez (2B/SS/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: This is why you have utility players. The Dodgers are thanking their lucky stars for Enrique Hernandez right now, because he has become a semi-starter at left field in the absence of numerous injured Dodgers outfielders. Although Carl Crawford is due to return soon, it... Read More

Week 4 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Starting off on the right foot is great. That’s exactly what happened with this column, as both sell recommendations (Carlos Gomez and Aaron Sanchez) have struggled and Domingo Santana has performed well in the past week. Zack Greinke didn’t fare well in his start, but at least he got a win. Still buying him long-term... Read More

Cameron Maybin (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cameron Maybin is soon to return from the disabled list for his first at-bats of the season. The 29 year-old outfielder is coming off arguably the strongest season of his career in 2015, when he racked up 10 home runs and... Read More

Yasmany Tomas (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The main beneficiary of a gruesome injury to A.J. Pollock has been Yasmany Tomas. After a somewhat slow first week of 2016, Tomas has been one of the hottest hitters in the league over the past 11 games. In that span,... Read More

Michael Saunders (OF, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It's simple - if Michael Saunders can stay healthy, he can produce. Saunders only saw 36 plate appearances last year in Toronto. The previous season in Seattle, he made 263 plate appearances. In his previous two relatively healthy seasons, his HR/SB production was 19/21 and... Read More

Marcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Marcell Ozuna is the third of the trio that was proclaimed the best outfield in baseball by SI before last season. After a disappointing 2015 all around for the Marlins, Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich are holding up their end of the bargain this year. Ozuna... Read More

Nick Markakis (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The Atlanta Braves' fantasy options are pretty slim these days. With their top bat, Freddie Freeman, struggling to get going, the choices are at a minimum. Nick Markakis is one of the few Braves who has thrown his name into waiver wire conversation. In... Read More

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Four

When searching for viable options on the outfield waiver wire, it's in one's best interest to get a little creative. While all of your leaguemates may be looking at who has been hitting the most home runs or stealing the most bases recently, you can snag a consistent hitter who is poised to return from... Read More

Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add him in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Despite a fairly low batting average, Domingo Santana continues to perform in the way that the Milwaukee Brewers desire. And then some. Leading off, Santana has maintained an OBP around .350 for a majority of the month. While fantasy owners are likely waiting... Read More

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/27/16

Welcome to another wild Wednesday on FanDuel. (throws tomato)  We've got another full slate on deck, although you will miss the Padres/Giants if you enter a main tourney. Aside from that 3:45 PM game, everything will be starting at 7:05. We've got another solid coup of pitchers along with a game at Coors to consider. Let's get... Read More

Michael Taylor (OF, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: At the beginning of the season, Michael Taylor wasn't supposed to be more than a platoon outfielder for the Washington Nationals. Once Ben Revere went down with an oblique injury after his second at-bat during Opening Day, Taylor was inserted into the lineup as Washington's... Read More

Melvin Upton Jr. (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add him in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Since leaving the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013 and changing his name, Melvin Upton Jr. has kind of disappeared from the baseball and fantasy world. With his brother getting most of the name-recognition of late, Melvin now looks to reclaim his value,... Read More

Khris Davis (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned In: 38% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: While Khris Davis's initial 2016 slash line of .200/.257/.308 may make it seem like he forgot to eat his spinach this season, the fate of a player who crushed 27 HR in just 392 Brewer at-bats in 2015 may not be... Read More

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Four: Conley, Blair, Plawecki and more

This week a couple of catchers join the list for waiver wire eligibility. One returning from injury, the other an injury replacement. As we get deeper into the season, the pickings get slimmer, but savvy owners will check here frequently to get ahead of the game. The following players are owned in 25% or less... Read More

Aaron Hicks (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned In: 1% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: With a slash line of .091/.167/.091 to start the season, Aaron Hicks is a far cry away from his 11 HR-13 SB mark that he reached with the Twins in just 352 AB in 2015. Despite his unsightly batting figures, there... Read More

AL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Four: Lawrie, Lowrie, Cishek and More

As the fantasy baseball world enters Week Four, rosters are beginning to take shape in both fantasy and the majors. Players are over-performing and struggling, healing up and succumbing to injury, leading to an increasing flurry of moves from fantasy owners. Here are some players to consider when filling any roster holes AL-only owners may... Read More

Rajai Davis (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned In: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Rajai Davis can always be counted on for stolen base production. However, with a .286 BA and .815 OPS to start this season off, he is providing Fantasy Baseball Managers with an added offensive bonus. At first glance, it may appear... Read More

Steven Souza (OF, TAM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 59 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Steven Souza Jr. drew some sleeper buzz prior to 2015, as the rookie was considered a potential 20/20 player. He only managed 16 home runs and 12 steals due to missing 50 games with hand and wrist injuries, and many owners... Read More

Chris Owings (SS/OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chris Owings has been the main beneficiary of the A.J. Pollock injury, as he's seen plenty of starts in center field (although he is an infielder normally). While not the greatest outfielder, he's done a decent job at the plate with... Read More

Wil Myers (SD, 1B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 59% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Wil Myers is looking good at the dish right now. The former top prospect looks to finally be delivering on his potential. All it took was being mentioned in my Cut List article. In all seriousness though, Myers is in the... Read More