Jean Segura: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Sleeper

  Can Jean Segura Return to Early 2013 Form? Last season was a year of tears for Jean Segura owners. Most fantasy baseball pundits (cough, yours truly, cough) tried to warn fantasy GMs away from Segura during the offseason. We told you the power wasn’t real, the steals would likely slow down, and the batting average was […]

Athletics Flip Escobar to Nationals for Clippard

Only five days ago, Yunel Escobar was traded from the Rays to the Athletics along with Ben Zobrist. Now, Escobar is on the move again, this time to Washington, after Oakland general manager Billy Beane’s latest dealing. In a straight-up swap, the A’s have dealt Escobar to the Nationals for former All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard, […]

2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Shortstop (SS)

As with our first base, second base and third base fantasy baseball rankings, we've asked nine of our esteemed writers to submit their own rankings for shortstop in 2015, and we have calculated composite scores to showcase RotoBaller's site average. Rankings from one person represent just one opinion, so the goal of these composite fantasy baseball rankings is to give you a […]

MLB Hot Stove 2015: Pirates, Kang Agree To Terms

After extensive discussions, the Pittsburgh Pirates have finally signed 27-year-old South Korean shortstop Jung-Ho Kang to a four-year deal worth approximately $16 million. It had been long rumored that the Pirates would be among the more aggressive suitors for Kang’s services, and won his exclusive negotiating rights on Dec. 22, which gave the club a […]

Wilmer Flores (2B/3B/SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Stream in H2H Matchups ANALYSIS: New York Mets rookie Wilmer Flores has always been a touted prospect for his bat, and less for his defense. Good thing that's all we care about as fantasy owners. He has been raking over the last 7 days with a .409 AVG to go along with 3 […]

Joe Panik (2B / SS, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues Owned in 6% of Fleaflicker, 20% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Panik is not a guy that is going to hit you a ton of home runs or get you many steals, but he is a solid fantasy baseball player at a thin position. Since he is a good contact hitter and hits […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS)

So how’d you do this season? If you need some help getting through the playoffs, look into these sleeper middle infielders for a quick boost to your lineup.   Second Base Waiver Wire Pickups Jose Ramirez: (CLE) - Owned in 8.0% of leagues Since being moved up to the second spot in the lineup, Ramirez has […]

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 […]

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 […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS)

Here we go gang. It's the playoff push. Whether you've got a spot locked down or need that extra kick to get yourself in, take a look at these middle infield sleepers for the home stretch.   Second Base Waiver Wire Pickups Jedd Gyorko (SD) - Owned in 31.4% of leagues Gyorko has turned things […]

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 […]

5 Potent Bats To Pickup Off The Waiver Wire (Week 22)

As the fantasy baseball season slowly winds down and visions of a league championship are dancing in your head, it is very important to steam roll into September with a strong fantasy lineup to back you up. It’s time to change your strategy and play the hot hand. I’ve chosen five potential hitter sleepers who’ve […]

Brock Holt (OF / SS / 3B, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite his impressive play through 94 games, the Red Sox have struggled to find Holt a steady position. He has played all over the outfield, as well as both spots on the left side of the infield, filling in for injuries and basic days off. In 395 […]

Fantasy Baseball Players Trending Up and Down (Week 21)

Don't worry baseball fans,we I haven't forgotten about you guys. There is room enough for me to love both fantasy football and fantasy baseball at the same time - that's what we're here for. The march to the fantasy baseball playoffs and fantasy championships continues. Either you're in the thick of the race, or hopefully you're […]

Francisco Lindor: MLB Rookies, Prospects & Call-Ups Evaluation

  MLB Prospect & Future Call-Up If I were an MLB prospect, I would hate the trade deadline. Almost every guy is mentioned in a tweet or rumor as trade bait that will ultimately leave them on a below .500 team (see: Addison Russell and Noah Syndergaard). But for Indians shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor, he couldn’t have asked for more during […]

Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS) Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 20)

So how’s your team looking for the fantasy baseball home stretch? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm… or in this case, the roster. If you play fantasy baseball, I don't need to tell you that Chicago Cubs prospect […]

Adeiny Hechavarria (SS, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues / NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Adeiny Hechavarria is not great at any one thing. That being said, the Marlins shortstop has posted decent numbers across the board this season, but nothing totally astounding. With post-break injuries and slowing production coming from several utility players and players in the shortstop position, […]

Javier Baez: Rookies, Prospects and Recent Call-Ups Evaluation

  Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups Top MLB prospect Javier Baez has been called up to The Show, and made his major league debut last night for Chicago Cubs . Although he's one of many top prospects in Chicago’s loaded farm system, Baez has plenty of hype behind him and big upside for the future. Along with the recent […]

Javier Baez (SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In Most Leagues ANALYSIS: Javier Baez is one of many top prospects currently in the Cub's farm system, along with Kris Bryant and Addison Russell. Second baseman Arismendy Alcantara was the first to get the call in early July, and now Baez is right behind him. Baez, a shortstop at the […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 19: Waiver Wire Targets

  The trade deadline has officially passed, and I for one must say it was a week to remember, to be sure. Lester is now an Oakland Athletic, David Price is now a Tiger, and somehow the former MVP candidate Allen Craig has found his way onto the Red Sox. Most importantly for fantasy owners, […]

Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

So how’d you do in the first half? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some middle infielders that could be useful in the next few weeks. If they are […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy / Sell: Hitters To Target In Week 18

Like last week, now is make it or break it time in fantasy baseball. Making drastic and questionable changes to your team is now necessary if you are far behind in the standings. Trading your big name for two or three solid contributors can make a huge impact. Also, continuing to hold on to your […]

J.J. Hardy (SS, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Most Leagues ANALYSIS: J.J. Hardy is owned in just 67% of Yahoo! Leagues which is surprising considering the lack of fantasy depth at the shortstop position. Fantasy baseball owners may have avoided picking him up due to Hardy’s sudden lack of power. For a guy who has hit at least 22 bombs five times […]

Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

So how’d you do in the first half? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some deep waiver wire sleepers at second base and shortstop that could be useful in […]

Danny Santana (SS, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Throughout his time in the minor leagues Danny Santana went from organizational depth, destined to never reach the big leagues, to one of the better pure hitters in the Twins' farm system. He has just about no power, but he has proven in 147 at-bats so far that he can […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy Low / Sell High: Hitters Week 17

We are now entering the post-All Star Game portion of the fantasy season.  My biggest takeaway from the game itself was how bad Yasiel Puig choked in not JUST the game, but the Home Run Derby, too.  Poor guy. We should all know by now whether our teams need true adjustment or if it'll be […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

It’s another look at the deepest of the deep waiver wire pickups. In our newest trash-to-treasure edition, we have some hot sleeper pitchers and a young prospect coming off injury. I hope you find some sleeper hitters worth salvaging from the bottom of the pile.   James Loney - 1B, TB Owned in 19% of […]

Waiver Wire Pickups for Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

So how’d you do in the first half? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some middle infielders sleepers off the waiver wire that could be useful in the next […]

Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

  Middle Infield Waiver Wire Sleepers So how’d you do in week 14? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some middle infielders who could be useful in the next […]