MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/22/16)

Welcome, RotoBallers. We have have the usual full Sunday slate today, with plenty of intriguing pitching options, including a mythological norse god. The weather looks safe across the board, save one game. For the brave few who were looking at using pitchers from the PIT vs. COL game, keep an eye on the possible thunderstorms in […]

Finding Cheaper, Better Alternatives by ADP

Hi, all. New guy here. Well, kind of -- new to RotoBaller, not new to fantasy baseball analysis. Maybe you have read my stuff at RotoGraphs (of the FanGraphs.com family). Maybe you haven't. It's all good either way. The RotoBaller staff has charitably offered me a slot on their MLB writing staff, which I graciously […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: 2016 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher (SP) Tiered Rankings

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of the second year of RotoBaller Radio. You can find our new shows as always on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, YouTube, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most recent and relevant MLB news […]

Can You Trust Yu Darvish in 2016?

The Texas Rangers are a team with serious playoff aspirations. Look no further than their interest in Ian Desmond for left field to see the team is willing to entertain all possibilities to contend in the AL West. The Houston Astros made a serious step forward in 2015 and the Rangers are the only competition […]

EPL Daily Fantasy; DFS Picks And Tips For Matchday 27 - Saturday 2/27

With the Premier League season reaching its final quarter and Draft Kings back in action, we're here to bring you the top picks for each position in this weekend's cash games and GPPs for EPL Daily Fantasy Soccer. Below you'll find daily fantasy soccer notes and suggestions for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers. Editor’s Note: […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer - Draft Kings EPL Projections For Matchday 16

With the Premier League in full swing and Draft Kings adding new and improved rules to its soccer competitions, we're here to bring you the top picks for each position in this weekend's cash games and GPPs for EPL Daily Fantasy Soccer. Below you'll find daily fantasy soccer notes and suggestions for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders […]

Bust Starting Pitchers and What It Means for 2016: Zimmermann, Teheran and Wood

Welcome to our last chapter of our Breakout/Busts segment. Hopefully you've enjoyed the series and gleaned some useful info to use as you prepare for the 2016 season, but most importantly I hope I haven't bored you to death. This last chapter focuses on pitchers who failed to live up to expectations in 2015. This group includes […]

Kevin Gausman (BAL, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The young fireballer for the O's has started to put everything together of late. In his last 40 innings, he's only allowed 16 earned runs. Aside from the bomb he gave up to Miguel Sano on Sunday, he was lights out the […]

Top Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week 18

The 2015 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone. We now know what teams are in it to win it this year, and who is already looking towards next season and beyond. With all the trades happening, this makes seller teams like the Braves, Reds and Orioles that much more of a better team to stream an […]

Matt Shoemaker (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a breakout season in 2014, Matt Shoemaker had every intention of becoming a mainstay in the Angels rotation. After a rough first two months, Shoemaker has settled back into some form of normalcy and has become a viable part […]

Buy Low Fantasy Baseball Pitching Options for the Second Half

The first half of fantasy baseball is officially over. The start of the second half means teams MLB and fantasy alike will be making their push to the playoffs. With fantasy teams, owners will need to look at starting pitchers on their rosters or waivers that might not have performed to start the year, but […]

Clay Buchholz (SP, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Even when a pitcher struggles, the good ones always seem to figure it out. Clay Buchholz has always had electric stuff and if there was ever a time to buy in again that time is now. The Boston Red Sox are struggling […]

Taijuan Walker (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: As talented of a pitcher as Taijuan Walker clearly is he has struggled mightily to the point of ownership in fantasy leagues plummeting in epic proportions. At 26% owned Walker is a guy that will not last very long on the wire […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week 12

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you’d like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a week. […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week 11

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you’d like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a week. […]

Eduardo Rodriguez (SP, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 67% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Boston Red Sox have battled pitching woes throughout this season and they finally decided to pull the trigger on Eduardo Rodriguez to help alleviate those problems. Rodriguez had started 100 games with over 500 IP in the minors and has the […]

Jesse Hahn (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: When the Oakland A's acquired Jesse Hahn from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Derek Norris they were expecting a franchise stabilizing move to their rotation. Hahn had been a diamond in the rough in the minor leagues for San Diego […]

Verlander To Make Season Debut Saturday

Justin Verlander will make his season debut on the mound Saturday for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Indians, according to the Detroit Free Press. The former AL MVP and Cy Young winner has been dealing with a triceps injury that forced him out of Spring Training and caused him to not pitch yet in […]

Doug Fister Returns To Nationals Rotation Next Week

Doug Fister will make one more rehab start Friday with Double-A Harrisburg before returning to the Washington Nationals starting rotation, according to CSNWashington.com. The 31-year-old right-hander will join an injury-plagued rotation possibly next week after start on Friday. Fister will make a rehab start for Harrisburg on Friday, expected to go up to 75 pitches. […]

Chris Sale Strikes Out 14 in Fourth Straight Start With Double-Digit Ks

Chris Sale was dominant yet again on Monday when he struck out 14 batters and allowed one run in eight innings against the strikeout happy Houston Astros. The Chicago Sox ace has now recorded at least 12 strikeouts in each of his last three outings and 10 or more in his last four. The only run […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week 10

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you’d like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a […]

Hammel Dominates In Almost CG Victory

Jason Hammel pitched a gem on Saturday, almost going the distance in the 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. The Chicago Cubs’ starter pitched into the ninth inning, only allowing one run.  Hammel (5-2) was pulled after allowing a leadoff homer to Bryce Harper, to cut the lead to two runs. Pedro Strop came in […]

Jesse Chavez (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  If you had a opportunity to pickup a starting pitcher on the waiver with an ERA of 2.11 and WHIP of 1.04 on the season would you do it? 10 times out of 10 I imagine you would.  Currently there is a […]

Nationals Prospect Joe Ross Makes MLB Debut Saturday, Fans Four in Five IP

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Joe Ross was called up to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Ross was impressive, pitching five innings while striking out four, walking zero, and giving up three earned runs on just six hits. This could have been another opportunity for A.J. Cole to join the starting rotation, but […]

Trevor May (SP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Twin cities are rocking these days and the success of their beloved Twins has come in the form of their young pitching staff. Trevor May has become a bonafide treasure as he has taken several positive strides forward in his […]

Buehrle Pitches 2nd Straight CG, This Time A Shutout

Mark Buehrle pitched a complete game shutout against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The veteran left-hander only needed 93 pitches to go through a first place team in nine innings. Buehrle, 36, actually pitched his second complete game in a row. This one was a shutout over Bryce Harper and the gang. Both shutouts came […]

Lance Lynn Dominates In 1-0 Victory

Lance Lynn had a lights out performance Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers in a 1-0 victory. The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings over their division rivals. Lynn (4-4, 3.03 ERA) scattered five hits and one walk in the victory. The right-hander now has a 1.29 WHIP and 72/22 K/BB ratio over 78 […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week Nine

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you’d like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a […]

17-Inning Game Ends with Maldonado Walk-Off HR

A 17-inning game ends in grand fashion as Martin Maldonado delivered a walk-off homerun. It was a desperate victory for a Milwaukee Brewers (17-34) team that had lost seven games in a row before Sunday’s meeting against the Arizona Dbacks (23-26). There were 32 hits in total during the marathon extra inning affair. The Brewers were […]

Buehrle Tosses 31st CG Of His Career

After allowing four runs in the first inning, Mark Buehrle registered his 31st complete game of his career in Friday’s victory over the Minnesota Twins. The Toronto Jays veteran did not give in after a bad start to the game. Buehrle, 36, did not allow a run after that first inning. He only allowed two baserunners […]