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BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ANALYSIS: The catcher position is one that is relatively thin when it comes to offensive production. In many cases, Derek Norris is probably an upgrade over your current catcher. He's slashing .302/.405/.509 in 59 games so far this season with 8 HR and 35 RBI, a more-than-respectable state line […]
Full Story »Wilson Ramos (C, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ANALYSIS: Wilson Ramos is just coming off of the disabled list and should be on your radar if you have a need behind the plate. In his first game back yesterday he went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. In his 4 game rehab assignment prior to returning Ramos […]
Full Story »Joe Smith (RP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Since he came up in 2007, Smith has been a very reliable middle relief option for every team he has played on. In each of his final three seasons in Cleveland before signing with the Angels in 2014, he had a sub-3.00 ERA with 60+ IP. This year, he […]
Full Story »Scooter Gennett (2B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Scooter Gennett now has a .316 AVG, .349 OBP, and .160 ISO in 450 at-bats in the majors between 2013-2014 making him a viable option for those in deep leagues or NL-Only. He offers both speed and pop having reached 9 HRS in almost every minor league season […]
Full Story »Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
The first half of the season is history and fantasy owners are battling hard to stay atop the standings. The free agent market is slim this time of year and it can be tough to find quality additions on the waiver wire. Here are five names that can make an immediate impact in the outfield. […]
Full Story »Sleeper Hitters Who Could See a Big Second Half
These Hitters Love To Lay Down The Wood This is the third in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four hitters that should see increased production in batting average, and subsequently, in […]
Full Story »DFS Lineup Picks for 6/27: FanDuel, DraftKings & DraftStreet Advice
Are you just sick and tired of seeing your fantasy baseball team at the bottom of the standings? Can’t seem to make up ground even though you watch the games every night, and are very active on your league’s waiver wire (and even downloaded RotoBaller's FREE iPhone waiver wire app)? Have no fear, we have the perfect […]
Full Story »Cleveland Browns: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook
How Do the Browns Stack Up in 2014? Offseason Acquisitions – WR Miles Austin, WR Nate Burleson, WR Earl Bennett, RB Ben Tate No Longer on the Roster – Expected suspension for WR Josh Gordon Coaching Changes – Entirely new regime including Head Coach Mike Pettine, Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan and Defensive Coordinator Jim O’Neil […]
Full Story »Drew Smyly (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: In his first year in the rotation, Drew Smyly is performing quite nicely. Even though he's the Tigers' fifth starter, Smyly's numbers indicate that he's actually the third best man in the rotation behind Sanchez and Scherzer. His 3.19 ERA and 1.26 WHIP are more than respectable, and he has a […]
Full Story »Jedd Gyorko (2B / 3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Jedd Gyorko had a solid rookie campaign in 2013 in which he belted 23 HR in 486 AB. He was a favorite sleeper coming into this year, however in 204 AB he has mustered only 5 HR, 33 H and 12 BB, good enough for an abysmal .162/.212/.270 slash line […]
Full Story »Wei-Yin Chen (SP, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep / AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: With approximately a week left before we’re at the season’s half way point, Wei-Yin Chen has won 7 games for the Baltimore Orioles. He's only allowed 9 ER in his last 5 starts while putting up a 23:4 K:BB ratio so he's on something of a […]
Full Story »Matt Shoemaker (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues or Deeper ANALYSIS: Matt Shoemaker has a K/9 rate of 9.18. Why is that important? Because if he qualified by innings pitched, that would place him as the 8th best K/9 rate in the American League behind Jon Lester and ahead of his teammate Garret Richards. That is […]
Full Story »Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
This week's list of deep league waiver wire pickups and sleepers includes an interesting array of players that can potentially fill up a stat sheet. It is also a group that is flirting with prime real estate in some potent lineups. If you’re searching for an upgrade, including NL-Only and AL-Only formats, take a look […]
Full Story »3 Must Own Starting Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups
Fantasy baseball owners are always looking for sleepers and the next big player from the waiver wire to help improve their teams. Every year there are starting pitchers who come out of nowhere to make a huge splash, and pitchers that come into the season with high expectations but don't but it all together immediately. In this […]
Full Story »Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Battles: DeSean Jackson vs Pierre Garcon
I was recently in a deep conversation with my friend regarding the Washington Redskins and their new look offense. A new coach and new receiver, along with a healthy Robert Griffin and emerging tight end make the Redskins a favorite to become a fantasy juggernaut this year. We agreed on most, but the major discussion […]
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