MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/14/15

A couple of major injuries have shaped this weeks closer news, while most of the elite ninth-inning arms just keep on dominating. Veteran closer Rafael Soriano has been signed and could add some value off the waiver wire in the near future. Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options for pitchers, be sure to […]

Carson Smith (RP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Smith has been a recommended grab for weeks, but now that Fernando Rodney has been at least temporarily removed from the closer’s role to work on his mechanics, Smith becomes a must add for all owners looking for saves. His second save of […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. If you […]

Jake McGee (RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and AL-Only Leagues Ownership: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With Brad Boxberger taking a few days to rest his ailing forearm earlier in the week, Jake McGee may have found the opportunity he needed to reclaim the Rays’ closer role he held in 2014.  McGee locked down his first save of […]

Joe Smith (RP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves+Holds Leagues. OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: So many teams in MLB would kill for a solid closer, and a guy like Joe Smith is stuck behind Huston Street in Los Angeles. The good news is, Joe Smith not being a closer means he will accumulate holds for […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/12

One of the this season's best closers hit the disabled list this past week, crippling the saves output for many fantasy teams. Hopefully Andrew Miller's fantasy owners were able to snag Dellin Betances as a handcuff option earlier in the season. For those not so lucky, there are still other free agent options remaining on […]

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 will be discussing the most […]

Yankees Place Closer Andrew Miller On DL (Forearm)

The New York Yankees have placed their closer, Andrew Miller, on the 15-day DL with a strained left forearm. The 30-year-old left-hander is second the A.L. with saves (17). Miller told the Yanks that he has been feeling the pain for some time now and an MRI revealed the slight strain in the flexor mass […]

A's Defeat Rangers On Walk-Off Fielder's Choice

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers thanks to a walk-off fielder’s choice on Wednesday. The Athletics (24-37) scored two in the eighth inning and won the game in the bottom of the ninth thanks to Josh Reddick beating out what could have been a double-play to put the game into extras. Keone Kela came […]

John Axford (RP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 62% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: John Axford has been an incredible story for the baseball world in 2015. After three consecutive years of struggles, Axford finally found a home in Colorado and has run away with the closers’ role. Axford has 11 saves already on the year, matching his total […]

Cubs Sign Rafael Soriano to Minor League Contract

More than two months into the season, reliever Rafael Soriano has found a home. Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs announced they have signed the 35 year old right-hander for the rest of the 2015 season. The deal is worth $4.1 million in base salary, with incentives possibly earning him up to another $4 million. The signing […]

Kimbrel Becomes Fastest Player To 200 Saves

History in the Making Craig Kimbrel joined the 200-save club Monday as he closed the door on his former team, the Atlanta Braves and gave the San Diego Padres the victory. The former Braves closer mowed down his former team in 1-2-3 fashion as San Diego won 5-3 in 11 innings. Matt Kemp got the […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/9

Most teams' bullpens are starting to take shape, meaning that you won't see many drastic changes unless there's an injury or an absolute implosion from the closer spot. There are, however, some nice waiver wire options in week 10 from the few teams still having issues late in games.   Hector Rondon and Pedro Strop (CHC) […]

Carson Smith (RP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ve touched on Smith and Rodney in the past. It may finally be time to just get rid of Rodney while you can. Rodney has had an embarrassing stretch as the closer, giving up runs in seven of his last ten appearances. That […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 10

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. If you play […]

Pedro Strop (RP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Saves are one of the most fickle categories in fantasy baseball, and Saturday afternoon showed us why. After being called on to try and shut the door on the Nationals during yesterday's game, Hector Rondon was pulled after facing only batter. He walked Anthony Rendon, so […]

Shawn Tolleson (RP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 62% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Shawn Tolleson so far on the year has been impressive with a 2.73 ERA, 0.99 Whip, 1 W, 7 SV and 32 K. Since being named the closer Tolleson has converted all 7 of his save chances. Tolleson's numbers are supported by his underlying skills. He has […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week 10

The world of closers is one of constant turmoil. There are a couple dominating setup man on the waiver wire in many leagues who may soon steal the ninth inning job from struggling closers. Below are some relief pitchers to consider adding off the waiver wire, if you're looking to add some saves potential to […]

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 […]

Brad Ziegler (RP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Ziegler is that gorgeous shy girl who you eventually realize was right under your nose the whole time. This season, Ziegler has a 1.80 ERA, and a 0.96 WHIP. Ziegler has a career ERA of 2.52, a career WHIP of 1.23, […]

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 […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 8

Balbino Fuenmayor (1B/3B, KC, Double-A) Stats: .365/.402/.602, 10 HR, 1 SB, 4.6% BB rate, 17.5% K rate Balbino Fuenmayor has the unfortunate distinction of being able to play two positions, and also being blocked by two potential All-Stars at both positions. He couldn’t even play DH for the Royals because of the great play of […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/1

There hasn't been a whole lot of changeover in closer roles this week, but there still are some nice waiver wire options to consider depending on your league size and format. If you are looking to add some saves off the waiver wire, now is a great time to go after some newly appointed closers […]

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, […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Based on […]

Shawn Tolleson (RP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Tolleson has now converted 5-of-5 save opportunities since taking over the ninth inning for Neftali Feliz less than two weeks ago. With the Rangers on fire lately, manager Jeff Banister definitely won't be thinking about going back to Feliz as his closer anytime soon even after […]

Jim Johnson (RP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Johnson has registered 11 strikeouts and five holds in his last nine scoreless innings. He has been among the best set-up man in baseball with a 2.42 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 22:6 K/BB ratio in 22.1 innings this season. Current Atlanta Braves closer Jason […]

Carson Smith (RP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: He isn't closing yet in Seattle, but Smith has easily been one of the best relievers in the league this season. He owns a sparkling 0.83 ERA and 0.66 WHIP with 25 strikeouts in 22 innings for the Mariners. Danny Farquhar was just sent […]

A.J. Ramos (RP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  Coming into this season it looked like the closer position was tightly held by Steve Cishek who has held position tightly for two seasons.  During that time Cishek saved 73 games with a 2.33 ERA & 3.17 ERA and decent WHIP stats.  However in 2015 […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week Eight

We are getting close to the half way mark of the fantasy season, and the closer landscape is still changing from week to week. There are a couple dominating setup man on the waiver wire in many leagues who may soon steal the ninth inning job from struggling closers. Below are some relief pitchers to consider […]