Carlos Beltran (OF/DH, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: At 38, Beltran’s best days are pretty clearly behind him. 2014 was the worst season of his career, and after a sluggish start, fantasy owners could be forgiven for writing him off. Beltran, however, showed signs of life with a .298/.316/.500 line […]

Adam Eaton (OF, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Following the extension he signed as part of the Pale Hose’s offseason splurge, expectations were high for Eaton. Add to that the fact that he’s been a popular fantasy sleeper for a couple of years now, and his putrid start to the […]

Top Outfield Waiver Pickups & Adds for Week 10

As we enter the middle stretch of the season, it becomes both easier to identify and harder to add players on the wire who can help us. Many breakout candidates have likely been long since snapped up in your league, so you’ll need to dig a bit deeper to find talent. Filters and splits are […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 10: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 10 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are under 50% owned in fantasy leagues and play seven games this week. There is less streaming talent available than other weeks, but if you need to take a flier, these are your guys. Streaming hitters is a […]

Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 1o+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Oakland Athletics recently lost their starting center fielder, Coco Crisp, to a neck injury till at least July.  In searching for a replacement the Oakland A's called up Billy Burns from AAA.  Since his call up he's been on fire.  In […]

Ben Paulsen (1B/OF, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and NL-Only Leagues Owned In: 5% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The 27-year-old Ben Paulsen has provided the Rockies with a boost, and he has the ability to play first base or either corner outfield position. Through 56 plate appearances, Paulsen is hitting .333 with four home runs, nine runs scored and nine runs […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition (Paulsen, Schwarber, Strickland)

Welcome to yet another edition of the Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition. My goal as always, is to help identify some fantasy baseball players who can be viable waiver wire pickups and sleepers for deeper leagues, including NL-Only formats. Today I have an every day infielder, a late-inning reliever, and a guy (currently at […]

Champs or Chumps: Bryce Harper, Gregory Polanco, A.J. Burnett

Once again, it is time to attempt to sort through the statistical noise that comes standard with every baseball season and work out whether current performances are sustainable or if significant regression should be expected. This week, we look at a pitcher making a strong case for Comeback Player of the Year, a Pirates outfielder […]

Nori Aoki (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 65% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Through the first two months of the season, Nori Aoki has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the league. In his first year with the Giants after spending 2014 with the Royals, Aoki is hitting .312 with two home runs, […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire, Buy Low & Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

Buy Low Candidates and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice 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 will be […]

Puig To Begin Rehab Assignment, Likely Back Next Week

Yasiel Puig could be on his way back to the L.A. Dodgers as he will restart a rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to the Los Angeles Times. The outfielder suffered a setback in mid-May with an already injured hamstring. But he’s healthy again and will get some seasoning to make sure all […]

Josh Hamilton Out 4 Weeks, Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Josh Hamilton suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will miss four weeks, according to FOX Sports. Just as his career was turning back around after being traded back to the Texas Rangers, the outfielder will now miss another month of the season. The injury actually happened during his walk-off double against the Boston Red […]

Mariners Trade For Trumbo In Six-Player Deal

The Seattle Mariners boosted their struggling lineup, thanks to a trade Wednesday with the Arizona Diamondbacks for Mark Trumbo. The outfielder/first baseman is the biggest name in a deal that involved six players. In the deal, the Mariners acquired OF Mark Trumbo and LHP Vidal Nuno from the Diamondbacks for C Welington Castillo, RHP Dominic Leone, […]

Ellsbury Out At Least Another 3-4 Weeks

Jacoby Ellsbury won’t be back for another 3-4 weeks, as New York Yankees general manager, Brian Cashman, revealed the news to MLB.com Tuesday. The Yanks outfielder injured his knee on May 19. Ellsbury has already missed two weeks from the right knee sprain. He has yet to resume baseball activities and it is unclear when […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/3/15

There’s nothing like solid walk-up music to get both the upcoming batter and the home fans excited for a big at bat. For the better part of the last two seasons, Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick has selected fine walk-up songs. Last year, he took the cake during a game in May when he selected “Careless […]

Nori Aoki (OF, SF) – Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Mixed Leagues Owned In: 64% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: Nori Aoki is having quite a season in his first go-around in the Bay Area with the Giants. The 33-year-old outfielder is hitting .313 with a .404 slugging percentage, 24 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. He has enjoyed a […]

Marlon Byrd Fractures Wrist, Could Be Out A While

Marlon Byrd has been diagnosed with a fractured right wrist and will likely head to the DL, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The injury happened when he was hit by a pitch during Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sean O’Sullivan delivered the pitch inside, and it hit the wrist of the Cincinnati Reds outfielder. […]

Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / AL-Only Leagues Ownership: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a late season collapse cost the A’s their third straight AL West title last season, they’ve been amongst the worst teams in baseball in 2015. Billy Burns has been one of the few bright spots in Oakland since being called up on […]

Ender Inciarte (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues Owned In: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With only one hit in eight tries during Sunday’s 17-inning marathon against the Brewers, Ender Inciarte’s line has dropped to .290/.318/.380. He’s also only six for 10 in steal attempts. However, he still has a grip on the leadoff gig in Arizona and […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/2/15

The fruits of MLB Tuesday are always bountiful, especially today. Sixten games on the slate, thanks to a Dodgers - Rockies doubleheader. Game one in Colorado is the only day game scheduled, with first pitch at 3:10 eastern time. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will […]

Video: Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

Every Monday 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 our YouTube […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 6/02/15

Below are my MLB DFS lineup picks for Tuesday June 2nd, 2015. Always remember to check the MLB starting lineups, to see who is starting and sitting today, before finalizing your DraftKings lineup! My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations on DraftKings. These players can be […]

Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues. If you're looking for a cheap source of batting average, runs scored, and speed, Billy Burns might just be your guy. Although you might not guess it from their place in the standings, the Oakland A's have scored the seventh most runs in baseball to this point in the season. Atop […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/1/15

We've made it to June. Small sample sizes have now graduated into medium sample sizes - hooray for that! There's an 11-game schedule on 6/1/2015, with first pitch at 7:05 eastern time. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 9

With the first two months of the 2015 season in the books, you should have a pretty solid idea of where your strengths and weaknesses lie on your fantasy rosters. Is one of those weak spots for you in the outfield? Perhaps you've been victimized by injuries to Yasiel Puig or Corey Dickerson. Maybe you […]

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

In case anyone had any questions about Eduardo Rodriguez’s value in the majors, allow me to help answer them. The Red Sox are currently using a six-man rotation to help them decide which starter will become the odd man out, and odds are it will be Steven Wright. Masterson is out due to an injury, […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 9: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 9 of fantasy baseball. All eight players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven or eight 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, […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 5/31/15

Below are my MLB DFS lineup picks for Sunday May 31st, 2015. Always remember to check the MLB starting lineups, to see who is starting and sitting today, before finalizing your DraftKings 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 […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/31/15

Below are my FanDuel DFS lineup picks for Sunday, May 31st. 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 […]

Preston Tucker (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only / 12-14 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So far in the 16 games that Preston Tucker has played in,  he is slashing .306/.393/.531 to go along with 2 HR, 8 R and 8 RBI. He is doing all this while hitting a formidable .224 ISO as well as having a […]