Nick Markakis (OF,ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Markakis is the very definition of the term "doubles power". The Atlanta Braves youth movement even includes this 32-year-old who has never been a special kind of player but always seems to find his way into every lineup for every team he […]

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

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. We saw three teams get shut out (one in 10 innings), while another scored 13 runs in a single frame. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Thursday, and those who want to […]

Using Plate Discipline Metrics to Win Your Fantasy Baseball League

Welcome back to the fantasy baseball classroom where we’re learning about advanced statistics that give us a leg up on the competition, and help us win our fantasy baseball leagues. Our first articles were about a hitter’s BABIP as well as hard-hit rates. We then looked at pitchers and their SIERAs. If you didn't get […]

Khris Davis (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After Khris Davis was traded to the Oakland Athletics in mid-February, the concern became whether he will remain fantasy relevant for the Oakland Athletics while playing half of his games at O.Co Coliseum. So far the resounding answer is: Yes. Davis had […]

Ichiro Suzuki (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There is no need to recount Ichiro Suzuki's career stats. At this point, he is simply playing to reach milestones and break records. There isn't a starting spot for him in Miami's talented outfield, but he always finds a way to get in the game, […]

NL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Five: Dietrich, Drury, Gray and more

When the going gets tough, the tough look desperately to the waiver wire in hopes of finding the next Aledmys Diaz. I think that's how that saying goes... One month of the MLB season is officially in the books. Fantasy owners likely have a good sense of their team's strengths and weaknesses by now. Whether […]

Marcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Marcell Ozuna has gone 6-for-18 in his last four games, picking up three home runs, five runs batted in and four runs scored over that span. The 25-year-old has brought his average up to a more respectable .240, and while that number still […]

Melvin Upton (OF, SDP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues. Owned in: 22% of Fleaflicker leagues. Analysis: Whether Melvin Upton has an OBP of .343 (which he currently does) or has an OBP of .000343, you can bet that he is a huge threat to steal bases as long as he has the chance. By improving his walk […]

Steven Souza (OF, TBR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues. Owned in: 60% of Fleaflicker leagues. Analysis: When a power/speed combo like Steven Souza is available in 40% of leagues, Fantasy Baseball Managers should take heavy notice. Last season with Tampa Bay he was able to hit 16 HR and steal 12 bases in 373 AB with just a […]

Michael Saunders (OF, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 23% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Michael Saunders has gotten off to a mind-blowing start especially when considering the offensive company he keeps in the clubhouse. Saunders has started off the year with four HR and a fantastic slash line of .301/.383/.542. Saunders's success at the plate […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/4/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. It was a big night offensively, as 13 teams scored at least five runs and two put up double digits. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Wednesday, and those who want to […]

Kevin Pillar (TOR, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 51% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It's looking like Kevin Pillar's demotion earlier in the season to the bottom of the lineup is beginning to pay off. It took some time for Pillar to transition into his new role, but since the move he's been batting .381 (21-55) with six runs scored, […]

Jarrod Dyson (OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It's hard to imagine that an everyday position player for the defending World Champions can be considered a sleeper, but Jarrod Dyson fits that description. Dyson has not been a full-time starter in his seven-year tenure with the Royals, but this season he will get that opportunity. […]

Brandon Drury (3B/OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Drury was tearing it up for Arizona in the spring, but ultimately seemed poised for a super utility role in 2016. Things can change very quickly though, and, sure enough, it seems that Drury has carved out a starting role for […]

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 58 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Plucked away from the Rangers in the Rule 5 draft, Odubel Herrera came out of nowhere as a rookie last season to hit .297 with eight homers and 16 steals for the Phillies. A look at his peripherals indicated some […]

Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 59 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: In his rookie season last year, Billy Burns established himself as a solid fantasy contributor in batting average and steals. While his current average of .264 isn’t anything to write home about, he’s already swiped eight bags on nine attempts. […]

Danny Santana (OF/SS, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Since returning from a hamstring injury on April 25, Danny Santana has been muy caliente. With Byron Buxton demoted due to lack of production, Santana should have the center field gig to himself, for the most part. This will most certainly be the […]

Angel Pagan (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues, but remain cautious of injury OWNED IN: 57% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Angel Pagan put together an impressive first month of the season, batting .315 with two home runs, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases. A switch-hitter, Pagan batted .371 against lefties and fared well against righties with his .281 average. Add […]

AL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Five: Snell, Berrios, Manaea and More

With news breaking over the weekend that director of the upcoming superhero movie The Flash, Seth Grahame-Smith, had left the project due to creative differences, I immediately pondered if he'll still feel justified leaving after the project is finished by someone else. Will passing on this opportunity give way to new, better opportunities or will he look […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]