Houston Astros Deal Dexter Fowler to Chicago Cubs for Dan Straily, Luis Valbuena

When the Houston Astros acquired Evan Gattis in a trade with the Atlanta Braves only a few days ago, it was immediately rumored that Dexter Fowler was on his way out. As it turns out, that would exactly be the case, as Houston unloaded the speedy outfielder this morning to their former NL Central rival […]

2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfielders (OF)

It seems crazy to include all 80+ outfielders in one fantasy baseball outfield rankings article.  After the top ~60 though, it's a huge crap shoot full of injury prone bouncebacks, deep sleepers, deeper sleepers, and waiver wire fodder. Rest assured, we will cover all the sleepers you can handle, deep sleepers too, injury bouncebacks, and much over […]

Mookie Betts (2B/OF, BOS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds ANALYSIS: Mookie Betts thrived in his rookie campaign, posting a .291/.368/.444 triple-slash line, shuffling between second base and the outfield. But heading into 2015, there are concerns about playing time. Even after shipping Yoenis Cespedes out of town, the Red Sox have a serious case of roster crunch. However, manager […]

Mookie Betts: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Second Base / Outfield Sleeper

  20/20 Potential Makes Mookie a Player Worth Betting On I voiced my qualms with the sleeper designation in my first article for RotoBaller. Moving into 2015, few players prove my point more than Mookie Betts. While highly-touted teammate Xander Bogaerts labored through a disappointing rookie season, Betts thrived in his debut, posting a .291/.368/.444 […]

Brandon Moss (1B / OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS: Brandon Moss was shipped to the Cleveland Indians this offseason after three straight 20-home run seasons with the Athletics. Playing in Oakland held him back offensively, but Moss, a left-handed power hitter, will thrive in a hitter-friendly park like Cleveland's Progressive Field. He will bat in the middle of a […]

George Springer (OF, HOU) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as OF2 with Potential OF1 Upside ANALYSIS: George Springer's 33.0 K% last season would have tied Chris Davis for the MLB lead had he qualified, his .231 batting average was concerning, and he stole just five bases after swiping 86 in his first two minor league seasons. But this is a guy […]

George Springer: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Sleeper

  Tons of Upside for this Breakout Candidate You are not excited enough about George Springer. Yeah, I know: He strikes out a lot. His 33.0 K% last season would have tied Chris Davis for the MLB lead if he’d had enough AB to qualify, and prospect graveyards are littered with the bones of guys […]

Brandon Moss: 2015 Fantasy Baseball First Base Sleeper

  In 2014, Brandon Moss played the role of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He got off to a stunning start, hitting 21 HR and 66 RBI by the break leading to his first career All Star selection. After the break, Moss hit a horrid .173 with only four bombs and 15 RBI. He did […]

Chris Davis: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper or Bust?

After Chris Davis’s wildly successful 2013 and equally disappointing 2014, what will the 2015 Chris Davis look like?   History of Chris Davis When Chris Davis was traded to the Orioles along with Tommy Hunter for Koji Uehara in 2011, he had nearly a .970 OPS (mostly in hitters’ leagues and parks) in the minors […]

Allen Craig: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Bust

Allen Craig: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Bust What are we to make of Allen Craig? The former MVP candidate posted career lows last season, slashing .215/.279/.315 while hitting eight home runs through 505 plate appearances with the Cardinals and Red Sox. Despite the free fall, Craig has steadfastly denied his decline in production is injury related. Granted, […]

Gregory Polanco (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as a OF 3 with OF 2 Upside ANALYSIS: The Pirates initially kept outfield prospect Gregory Polanco in Triple-A for service time considerations last year, creating a fantasy frenzy when he finally got the call on June 10. He exceeded the hype at first, posting a .301/.393/.419 triple-slash line through July 4. After […]

Gregory Polanco: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Sleepers

  Polanco's "Disappointing" Rookie Year May Make Him a 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Mike Trout's ascension from top prospect to best player on the planet back in 2012 had an enormous impact on fantasy owners--and not just the ones who had him on their rosters. Trout's incredible performance at an age when most players are still working […]

Oswaldo Arcia: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

  Oswaldo Arcia: Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper for 2015 Power is a rare commodity in fantasy baseball, such that any player with 30 home run potential becomes particularly valuable. The key is determining who these players are before a breakout actually occurs. Former top prospects that have fallen under the radar are a great place […]

Jake Marisnick (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: With less than a week left in the regular MLB season and fantasy baseball roto seasons, some of you are looking for all the help you can get even if it comes from the bottom of the barrel.  Jake Marisnick, traded to the Houston Astros at the deadline by the […]

Mark Trumbo (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Trumbo has been healthy for a while now but has only recently found the groove he was in at the beginning of the season when he was belting HRs left and right.  He has 3 HR and 13 RBIs over his last 8 games.  The BA is not a […]

Steve Pearce (1B/OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: This should be a fairly obvious pickup, but somehow Steve Pearce is only owned in 48% of Yahoo leagues. If you're still contending, or are in a playoff battle, and Pearce is available go grab him now off the waiver wire and put this post-hype sleeper into your lineup. He's […]

Rusney Castillo (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues / Keeper & Dynasty Leagues / Continue Scouting in Standard Leagues ANALYSIS: With the recent news that the Red Sox are expected to call up international super-prospect Rusney Castillo for Tuesday's game, he becomes the most recent addition to our waiver wire sleepers list. It's still not really known how much […]

Carl Crawford (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Carl Crawford is not the player he once was in Tampa. While he hasn't completely lost his abilities to hit and run, he doesn't have quite enough left to earn everyday at-bats in a crowded, talented Los Angeles outfield. He's managed just a .289/.326/.410 triple slash line, and […]

Mookie Betts (OF / 2B / SS, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues Owned in 14% of Fleaflicker, 48% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Mookie Betts is playing every day for the Red Sox, has been hitting very well since being recalled from the minors, and is eligible at the thin shortstop and second base positions in many fantasy baseball formats. All of these factors add […]

Joc Pederson (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep NL-Only Leagues / Keeper and Dynasty Leagues ANALYSIS: Joc Pederson is not in a great spot right now, given the depth of the Dodgers' outfield, but his talent combined with the struggles of some of the outfielders on the Dodgers could lead to Pederson grabbing some at-bats down the stretch. A […]

5 Sleeper Hitters That Will Help You Win Your League

  IT’S FOOTBALL SEASON!!....but there’s a pesky little fantasy baseball league or two or three that you still need to keep an eye on. Don’t lose focus on the task at hand. Your fantasy football draft is done and you might be patting yourself on the back or maybe you’re down in the dumps because […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers: Waiver Wire Targets For Week 24

It's hard to believe that baseball season is almost over. Between the start of the NFL season and the home stretch of the MLB season, I know that we've all got a lot on our plates right now, so I'll keep this introduction short and sweet. Just like always, I've presented five sleepers of varying […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23

This weeks' outfield waiver wire list focuses on speed. Here are five outfield sleepers that can get on base, steal bags, and score runs. Four of these sleeper outfielders are leadoff hitters, granting them every opportunity to produce offensively. Regardless of the format, these five players are bound to aid fantasy owners over the last […]

Bold Fantasy Baseball Drops You Need To Make Heading Into The Playoffs

We are now in the last month of the regular season, and the last week before the fantasy playoffs, if you’re not already in your league’s postseason. At this point, most of the people reading this are the select few who are in the playoffs, or close enough that they still have a chance at […]

Adam Dunn (1B / OF / DH, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues / Deep Mixed Leagues for Power Boost ANALYSIS: Adam Dunn may be sacrificing the Hall of Fame by retiring at season's end, less than 40 home runs shy of 500, but is being given a chance to make the playoffs for the first time in his 14-year career. Even though […]

Daily Fantasy Leagues Advice: Fantasy Baseball FanDuel BvP Lineup Picks (9/1)

  Remember, these picks are posted early in the day for your convenience, and without knowledge of the teams’ starting lineups. ALWAYS check starting lineups before finalizing your FanDuel entries.  Also, you've got to check out RotoBaller's new BvP (batter vs. pitcher) analysis tool, which shows you all the daily matchup stats for every single hitter in the […]

Mookie Betts (OF/2B/SS, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Since being recalled from the minors in mid-August, Mookie Betts has been playing much better and has made his way onto our waiver wire sleepers list for fantasy baseball. One thing I like a lot about Mookie, aside from his name, is that he's SS or […]

Dexter Fowler (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Dexter Fowler has had a wishy-washy season, to say the least. He has dealt with injury, and he has been a part of a somewhat anemic offense. That being said, over the last month Fowler is batting .291 which has hiked his season average up to .274. […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters & Pitchers For Week 22

  This week's Deep League Pick Ups are players that were not necessarily counted on at the beginning of the season, yet their impressive performances of late are making them invaluable. Take a look and see if there is one for one of these players on your fantasy team.   Waiver Wire Options for Deeper Leagues […]

Jorge Soler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues, Keeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Between the stack of other young Cubs to get the call lately and the wave of emerging Cuban-born stars in Major League Baseball, Jorge Soler has a lot to live up to. Perhaps we shouldn't make a big deal about yet another highly-touted young prospect to […]