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With so much volatility around the NFL given the recent string of injuries, especially to running backs, there have been a lot of changes already with the backfields of many NFL teams. Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams, so it's important to stay on top of the running back […]
Full Story »First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 11
Hunting for values on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy season. This can be especially true at the infield corners, an area where the stars are readily scooped up and finding a low cost alternative can be often difficult. Here at RotoBaller, we're always looking […]
Full Story »Why You Should Buy Yovani Gallardo in Very Deep Leagues
Why I'm Buying Yovani Gallardo in Very Deep Leagues While Gallardo has largely been written off by fantasy owners, he is currently enjoying a career revival, following up last season's solid 3.51 ERA with a 5-6, 3.45 performance this season. FIP largely buys him as well, with a 3.62 figure. The success has not been […]
Full Story »Week 11 Buy and Sell Starting Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball
Only Drew Hutchison saved us from the predicted clean sweep of doom for last week’s buys. On the sell side, Mike Bolsinger continued to defy the odds while Nathan Karns and Michael Wacha had rough goes, though Wacha did notch 10 strikeouts. Let’s see if we can’t do a little better this time around. Editor’s […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/15/15
Every team is scheduled to play on Monday, June 15th. With the earliest first pitch happening at 7:00 EDT, we'll have plenty of player options. Editor's Note: If you play on FanDuel, you should also check out RotoBaller’s DFS Partner DraftKings - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's FREE to enter and pays […]
Full Story »Justin Smoak (1B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ team leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Justin Smoak was once a highly touted prospect for the Texas Rangers, but has bounced around the league ever since he was brought up. He currently resides with the Toronto Jays who have one of the best lineups in the game, if […]
Full Story »Scherzer Strikes Out 16 In One-Hit Dominant Performance
The Washington Nationals got their money’s worth with Max Scherzer, as the ace struck out a career-high 16 batters in a one-hit shutout. After being perfect through six innings, the 30-year-old allowed a hit to Carlos Gomez of the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the hit, he only walked one batter en route to his dominant performance […]
Full Story »Eduardo Rodriguez Has First Bad MLB Start: Allows 9 Runs
After three starts to start his MLB career, Eduardo Rodriguez was rocked for nine runs on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings during Sunday’s 13-5 loss to the Toronto Jays. The 22-year-old left-hander entered Sunday’s start for the Boston Red Sox at 2-0 with a 0.44 ERA. Rodriguez’s shaky start ballooned his ERA to 3.55. […]
Full Story »Blue Jays Extend Win Streak To 11: Stay Hottest Team In MLB
The Toronto Blue Jays improved their winning streak to 11 games with a 13-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The hottest team in MLB is now one game out of first place in the AL East. The main reason they continue to win is because of their offense. The Blue Jays have scored 88 […]
Full Story »Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Canha has likely been on and off many fantasy teams so far this season. However, he makes for an interesting add because of his dual position eligibility, and because he has brought some speed to the table. Let's not confuse him for […]
Full Story »Vincent Velasquez (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leauges OWNED IN: 2% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Vincent Velasquez was very solid in his Major League debut on Wednesday. He hurled 5 innings of shutout ball, walking 4, giving up 3 hits, and fanning 5. He managed this with only 90 pitches. It wasn't an incredibly efficient outing, and […]
Full Story »Lance McCullers (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues. OWNED IN: 66% of Yahoo leagues. ANALYSIS: Lance McCullers has been very impressive in his first five MLB starts and has been part of the youth movement for the Houston Astros. In those five starts, McCullers has posted a 2.32 ERA and 0.90 WHIP. His K/9 has been great at […]
Full Story »Didi Gregorious (SS, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: While it seems incredibly unfair that Didi Gregorious seems to be blamed for being Derek Jeter's replacement, it is hard not to be a little disappointed with Gregorious's start in pinstripes. However, recently, Didi's production has been trending upward. In […]
Full Story »Yonder Alonso (1B, SD) – Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and AL Only leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In only nine games since returning from his last DL stint, Yonder Alonso has managed a .364 AVG with 1 HR and 8 RBI while batting cleanup in a strong San Diego Padres lineup. The recent success is nothing new, either, as […]
Full Story »Aaron Nola (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting for Potential Call Up OWNED IN: 1% of Fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: For how much people talk about rapid risers to the majors like Brandon Finnegan and Carlos Rodon, there's shockingly little chatter about LSU alum Aaron Nola. With his minor league numbers and the struggles of the Philadelphia rotation, it is hard […]
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