Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 15

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, […]

Marcus Semien Goes Deep During Sunday's Win

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored during a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The 28-year-old has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners throughout the first half of the campaign. Semien is slashing .271/.350/.449 with 14 HRs, 48 RBI, and 61 runs […]

Eduardo Escobar Finishes Homer Short of Cycle, Continues Hot Streak

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar fell a home run short of the cycle on Sunday against the Rockies, finishing 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored. After a 10-game stretch in June that saw him hitting .200 with six strikeouts to seven hits, Escobar has increased his average by 13 […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The All-Star break is a unique time that stops the numbers from adding up and gives us a chance to reevaluate our squads in earnest. Or, perhaps it's your time to delete the fantasy apps from your phone and go on a brief retreat […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 8th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Smashes Two Homers

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. popped a pair of homers in Sunday’s victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tatis went yard to lead off the game and followed up with a three-run blast in the fifth inning. The 20-year-old superstar now has 14 homers, 13 steals and 79 runs-plus-RBI while slashing a marvelous […]

Orlando Arcia is Out on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (shoulder) is expected to be ready to play after the All-Star break. Arcia was carted off the field after colliding with infielder Keston Hiura on Saturday. The Brewers don't believe this is a serious injury, so Arcia is just going to get some rest. Tyler Saladino will cover shortstop and […]

Trevor Story Collects More Oreos

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story revealed a cute story this week when reporters asked about the stash of Oreos in his locker. Story hit his 18th home run of the season on Saturday, and he later revealed that someone sends him a package of Double Stuf Oreos for every jack. Story explained that when he […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, July 7th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/7/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Today's games are our last before the break and start at 1:07pm eastern. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/7/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup picks for DraftKings and other […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Sunday July 7th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 7th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Francisco Lindor Hits Two Home Runs on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit two home runs on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Unfortunately for Lindor and his fantasy owners, both of his blasts came with the bases empty. Still, two home runs are two home runs, and no one will complain too much. Lindor's slash line is […]

J.P. Crawford (SS/3B, SEA) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Very quietly, on a team destined for another season in the cellar, Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford has been breaking out. His season slash line sits at .284/.352/.475 with four home runs and one stolen base in 141 at-bats. His 10.1% walk rate […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We’re just two days away from the All-Star break, so let’s build up some bankroll for the second half!  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/6/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Risers/Fallers (Week 14)

Well, the Major League season is already 47% of the way done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and […]

Jonathan Villar Starting To Heat Up Again

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI, two strikeouts, and a stolen base in Friday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jays. The stolen base was Villar's 17th of the season. The 28-year-old has started to turn things around after slumping heavily and is hitting .346 with four RBI and […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, July 6th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Dansby Swanson Sits Against Marlins

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (quad) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. The Braves are likely going to give Swanson a few days off to rest his quad. Johan Camargo will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Jordan Yamamoto. Camargo isn't worth a look in fantasy leagues […]

Joey Wendle (2B/SS/3B/OF, TB) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Rays utility infielder Joey Wendle was a fantasy darling last year. An unheralded 28-year-old rookie, Wendle slashed .300/.354/.435 with seven home runs and 16 stolen bases. As a speedy middle infielder with multi-position eligibility, it's no surprise he was a frequently added late-round […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: An afterthought in almost any fantasy league at the start of the year, Kevin Newman has forced owners to, in the immortal words of Birdman, put some respect on his name. The rookie is hitting .321/.376/.469 with five home runs and five stolen bases […]

Danny Jansen (C, TOR) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: A popular target in drafts this spring, Danny Jansen's performance over the first two months of the season can only be described as horrific, or with words that are impolite to use in mixed company. The rookie didn't homer until May 17, and […]

Five Hitters To Add for Week 15: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 14 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 13! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 14

very week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, July 5th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/5/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Tonight's main slate features 13 games and starts at 7:05pm eastern. Another exciting night of baseball on deck! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/5/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS lineup […]

Dansby Swanson Delivers Five RBI On Thursday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was 3-for-5 with five RBI, a home run, and two runs scored during a 12-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Swanson is slashing .481/.500/.889 over his past seven games with two HRs and nine RBI. The former first-overall pick is finally living up to his potential as he […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday July 5th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 5th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Freddy Galvis Drives In Two Runs In Loss To Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis was 2-for-5 with two RBI during an 8-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. The 29-year-old has been a pleasant surprise this season, registering a .273 average with 15 home runs and 44 RBI. He has been especially hot as of late, slashing .350/.385/.683 over his past […]

J.P. Crawford Clubs Fourth Homer

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 1-for-4 in Thursday's contest, slugging his fourth homer of the year in the 5-4 loss. His solo shot in the first inning broke a 1-for-15 slump, and he also chipped in with an RBI groundout in the third. Crawford is slashing a shiny .290/.361/.486 with 18 runs and 24 […]