Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups: Outfield

It's Week 20 and that means it's time for another deep dive into the outfield waiver wire. Let's face it -- those of us in particularly competitive and savvy leagues do not have the luxury of shopping for "hidden gems" at 45% ownership. That's why we're here to show you some real diamonds in the […]

The Cut List (Week 20): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

Things are getting interesting in the realm fantasy baseball. Some rookies are getting called up, injuries are popping up, roles are changing. Unfortunately, that means some MLB players and their fantasy baseball owners are going to be on the wrong end of these shifts. And with that, if you have someone who is really becoming […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 20

We're into the final quarter-season of fantasy baseball. Teams are starting to dig deep as they try to get a read on the future of their franchise. Fantasy owners will need to remain nimble. Whether you're a contender or a rebuilder, snagging quality players off the waiver wire is an important part of August and […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 20)

Geez, Mookie Betts. That guy is too good. In general, just how about that Boston Red Sox outfield? They’ve got Betts in right field who can do everything imaginable. They’ve got Jackie Bradley Jr. in the midst of a breakout season, who can also do everything. And they also have Andrew Benintendi who has yet […]

Poetry in Motion: The MVP Performance of Ian Desmond

Ian Desmond should be an MVP candidate. I realize there is no way he will win. In fact, he probably won't finish in the top ten in voting. In fact, I already told you back in May why Jose Altuve should be MVP, but I'm going to make a case for him as a finalist anyway so […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 20

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 readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]

David Dahl (OF, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 49% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Some prospect call-ups work out, some don't. David Dahl has worked out just fine since getting the big-league call from the Rockies. The 22-year old outfielder has been a top 100 prospect every year since 2013 and had a .314/.394/.569 slash line […]

Week 19 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects

Welcome back RotoBaller, to another edition of our rookie roundup. After an awe-inspiring week of offensive prospect call-ups, this week has seen three consensus top pitching prospects promoted. Though some of the bats are a bit lacking, these are some arms who could play a big impact on fantasy teams looking to help themselves out […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (National League)

As the second half progresses, new names keep surfacing for fantasy owners to watch. Contenders are calling up top prospects, looking for an added boost to their lineups. The lesser teams are taking a hard look at any and all options in an effort to build for the future. Below are several players that haven't been fantasy relevant […]

Andrew Benintendi (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 30% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: One day, Andrew Benintendi picked up a baseball bat for the first time, and based on his recent career trend, it still remains to be seen whether he is capable of falling into a slump at the plate. In his 20 […]

Jorge Soler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Don't call it a comeback. He hasn't been here for years, but Jorge Soler is back in our collective consciousness upon returning from an extended DL stint. He decided to let everyone know with a homer in his first at-bat. Soler now has six […]

Ender Inciarte (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Since the All Star break, Ender Inciarte has gone hitless just twice. He's batting a robust .361/.400/.423 during that time, with 18 runs scored and three stolen bases. Inciarte's overall numbers still look pretty uninspiring after a difficult first half […]

Aaron Altherr (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Aaron Altherr earned some sleeper buzz in drafts this year after an encouraging debut with the Phillies last season (.827 OPS, five homers, six steals in 39 games). Unfortunately, he suffered a wrist injury in spring training that kept him […]

Alex Dickerson (OF, SDP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: There are just two qualified hitters in baseball with an isolated power above .250 and a contact rate of at least 85 percent: Daniel Murphy and Matt Carpenter. Had he enough plate appearances to qualify, Alex Dickerson would be the […]

Eddie Rosario (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 12 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Eddie Rosario flashed a blend of pop and speed in 2015 (13 home runs and 11 stolen bases) that made him an intriguing option in deep and AL-only leagues. Unfortunately, he performed poorly enough in the early going that the Twins […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 55 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Miller is one of the most added players over the last week, but he’s still available in over 40 percent of leagues. Over the last month, he’s hitting .322/.392/.644 with six homers, 33 R+RBI, and a pair of stolen bases. […]

Week 19 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

The ESPN default trade deadline has already passed, while Yahoo's is on Sunday. This week and in subsequent installments, we'll focus a bit more on players who are more likely to be available on your waiver wire. Keep working the phones, and don't be afraid to be bold. I hear victory goes to those people. […]

Late Season Hitter Buys and Waiver Wire Targets: HR, AVG, SB, RBI, Runs

As we barrel toward the end of another MLB season, fantasy baseball owners should be shifting their focus from straight player values to prioritizing team needs above all else. At this point, names don’t matter. It’s all about which players can give you the boost you need to shore up weaknesses. Whatever you’re in the […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 19 (American League)

As unbelievable as it seems, the fantasy baseball season is entering its final weeks as we enter mid-August. Teams still in contention or those who just manage for the thrill of it aren't in any less need for new players as they were when the season began, and the end of 2016 has plenty of […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers in Week 19: Buy or Sell?

RotoBallers, as always, we’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Recently, we’ve built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in contact rate over the last seven days. The tool can be found here. Keep in mind, any statistic being viewed in such a small sample size […]

Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups: Outfield

With just two months left in the season, the time for action has come. If you are a fringe competitor in your league, there's no time left for stashing, for investments in potential or hoping for things to get better. It's time to drop that slumping star and pick up some real performers on the […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 19

With the non-waiver trade deadline behind us, non-contenders will start to move on from their mediocre veterans. Over the coming weeks, we'll see a few call ups in preparation for September expanded rosters. These early moves will be made to get an extra look at a select few before rosters are flooded with inexperienced players. Keep […]

Mid-Season Dynasty Prospect Rankings: All Outfielders

Since I split up the two leagues, I thought that it would work out well to merge the two and briefly discuss the top-20 overall so dynasty owners know where everyone fits in. The descriptions for each player are not going to be particularly long and if you want a full scouting report, you can […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 19)

Talk about some serious promotions lately. Andrew Benintendi! Orlando Arcia! And that is just naming two of them. Unfortunately, it is unlikely we shall see another week like that again. At least, not until September. There aren't any real clear promotions on the horizon except for a few names. With that said, it is still important […]

The Cut List (Week 19): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

There has been a lot of upheaval going on lately in terms of players losing playing time and entering slumps. Every point and win matters, and there's no point in hanging on to dead weight anymore. If you have someone who is really becoming a waste of roster space, it's time to get rid of […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Pomeranz, Beltran, and Lucroy

The non-waiver trade deadline has officially passed, and baseball fans were treated to a number of last second deals. Unfortunately for my purposes, most of them are RPs that I evaluate by whether they get saves. Washington's Mark Melancon and Chicago's Aroldis Chapman earn Champ tags from me as they figure to continue earning saves. […]

Risers and Fallers - Post Trade Deadline Fantasy Outlooks

In the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline earlier this week, plenty of players saw their circumstances change – and with them, their fantasy value. Here are four players whose outlooks for the remainder of the 2016 season changed as a result of recent moves. Editor's Note: RotoBaller offers the best Premium MLB Subscription - only $1.99 […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 19

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 readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]

Jabari Blash (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues; Monitor in Deep Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Jabari Blash is getting a chance to prove himself as an every day player in San Diego. While it was widely thought that Futures stars Hunter Renfroe or Manuel Margot would get the call when Matt Kemp was traded, […]

Aaron Altherr (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: If only Aaron Altherr had been healthy on opening day, he might have put together quite a season. After missing four months due to wrist surgery, Altherr finally saw his first action of the year on July 28. Since then has racked up nine […]