Alejandro De Aza (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It has (pun unfortunately intended) truly been a tale of two seasons for Alejandro De Aza. He had a horrendous start to the season in Baltimore, but since his move to Boston, he has been fantastic. The journeyman has five triples, three HR, three SB, a .323 BA, a... Read More

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Severino, Butler, Drew, Happ, Lowrie, De Aza)

Welcome to the AL edition of deep league waiver wire adds for week 15. The players in discussion this week are important because of their potential for bounce back second halves, slept-on impact statistics, and one high profile prospect call up. The All-Star break is a chance for new beginnings for both players, teams, and fantasy... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/20/15

It's an 11-game slate on Monday, July 20th with the Angels and Red Sox kicking things off at 5:05 EDT in game one of their doubleheader in Los Angeles. Eight of the 11 games have an over/under set in Vegas of at least eight runs, with the Rangers at Rockies holding the highest expected total... Read More

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 16

It's hard to believe that the season for both real and fake baseball is already more than halfway over. Hopefully you're in contention, or at least on the bubble. Either way, there's still time to make a run. These players, available in the majority of fantasy baseball leagues, can help you do it. Editor’s Note: To... Read More

Chris Young (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all 14 team leagues or deeper. OWNED IN:  11% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Ever since being cut from the Mets last season, Young has had a resurgence with the Yankees. He is batting .257 on the season with 11 homers and 27 RBI. Those numbers don't jump out at you, but... Read More

Top Hitters to Stream in Week 16: Head-to-Head & Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 16 of fantasy baseball after taking off the short three game week. All players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/19/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Sunday, July 19th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/19/15

Below you'll find my DFS lineup picks for Sunday, July 19th 2015. As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day... Read More

Kyle Schwarber (C, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNERSHIP: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kyle Schwarber's first stint in the majors was short lived, but oozed with top-prospect potential. The young Cubs catcher made the most of his 23 June plate appearances, notching 8 hits en route to a .364 AVG, 6 RBI and 1 HR across only five full games, numbers highlighted... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/18/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, July 18th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value... Read More

DFS Strategy: All-Star Break Reflections and Lessons From Past Mistakes

This is the first in a long series of articles RotoBaller is planning which will delve deep into DFS (Daily Fantasy Baseball) Strategy. We'll be exploring a wide range of topics to help you win and be more profitable in your DFS tourneys.    So, there is a life outside of fantasy baseball… I don’t know about... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/17/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, July, 17th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel -... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/17/15

Put away the novels, stop binging on Netflix, cut back on that productivity you’ve been showing at work, and warn your families. Baseball is back! We have about 12 more weeks of playoff-race baseball before the summer ends and football takes over. Let’s make the most of the rest of this season. Click here to... Read More

Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Outfield (Part 2)

Welcome to the final installment of RotoBaller's midseason tiered rankings for fantasy baseball. We'll cover the outfielders today ranked 26-60. If you missed the first part of the outfield rankings, click here. The outfielder tiers for both rankings will be named after television dramas. The invitation to berate me on Twitter (@amoralpanic) for either set of rankings remains... Read More

Kyle Schwarber (C, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 team leagues or deeper OWNED IN: 47% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: It took an injury to get him back up to the bigs, but Kyle Schwarber has returned. He was impressive in his first cup of coffee and continued to showcase his ability in his first game back. Schwarber picked up... Read More

Cut List (Week 15): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On In Fantasy Baseball

The RotoBaller Cut List has been helping fantasy managers make tough decisions all season. Using projections, advanced statistical analysis and potential trade analysis, we are able to make tough fantasy baseball management decisions look easy. Last week, we highlighted a mix of players including fellow Red Sox; Mike Napoli and Cuban OF Rusney Castillo. We included... Read More

Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Outfield (Part 1)

Welcome to the final installment of RotoBaller's midseason rankings for fantasy baseball. We'll cover the top 25 outfielders today, and the rest of the top 60 will be released tomorrow. The outfielder tiers for both rankings will be named after television dramas. The invitation to berate me on Twitter (@amoralpanic) for either set of rankings remains... Read More

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Top 5 Busts & Surprises and Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

Top 10 Waiver Wire Pickups & Trade Advice For Week 16 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 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano... Read More

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 15)

At this point, the MLB trade market is a big factor in whether the remaining MLB prospects will get called up before September, and with which team they will play. Guys like Aaron Nola will see much of their value come from players ahead of them in the depth chart being dealt. Other names like Alen Hanson... Read More

NL Starting Lineup Revealed For 2015 All-Star Game

The National League starting lineup has been revealed for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday in Cincinnati. Andrew McCutchen will get the nod as the leadoff hitter for the NL. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder will provide speed and power to get it started for the NL. McCutchen has 12 HR, 56 RBI and a... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/12/15

Below you'll find my DFS lineup picks for Sunday, July 12th 2015. As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day... Read More

Seth Smith (OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There are few under the radar outfielders who put up more consistent offense than Seth Smith. In 2015 Seth Smith has seven HRs, a .788 OPS, and a 124 OPS+. Smith is solid against both lefties and rights. He has a .773 OPS against... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/11/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, July 11th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value... Read More

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Jaso, McCann, Smith, Loney, Miller, Morrison)

Hello and welcome to the Week 14 deep league waiver wire adds of the American League. If you are in a deeper league, an AL-only league, you need help picking players for daily situations, or you are just looking for a creative way to boost your offensive production, then these six players are a solid... Read More

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 13

For all fantasy owners of Steven Matz, we have been dealt some bad news. Yes, we, because I was someone who owned him as well. Matz will miss the next several weeks with a lat injury which will really put a damper on what has otherwise been a tremendous start to his Major League career.... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/10/15

Hey RotoBallers! This is my last FanDuel advice piece until the All-Star break, so here comes my shameless plug. Be on the lookout for a longer article that I’m going to write reflecting on the first half of the year. It will include lessons I’ve learned, strategies to go by, and plans for the second... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/10/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, July, 10th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel -... Read More

Alex Gordon Out Eight Weeks: Jarrod Dyson To Start

Alex Gordon will be out for eight weeks, after the Kansas City Royals outfielder was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his left groin. The injury occurred on Wednesday when the 31-year-old was attempting to track down a fly ball in left field. It appeared as if he barely hit the wall, but he... Read More

Khris Davis (MIL, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Davis has legitimate power. There's no doubt about that. I know I know, you're all worried about Gerardo Parra getting a bigger share of the playing time. However a trade involving Parra seems all but imminent so there appears to be an... Read More

Jarrod Dyson (KC, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With Alex Gordon out for the next eight weeks, Dyson becomes a very interesting play in all leagues. Speed is the name of his game as he doesn't offer any power, but 130 steals in 395 games is pretty impressive. Ned Yost... Read More