Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 16

This wait before the deadline is killing me. As a Reds fan, I am waiting for them to begin the fire sale and see what kind of prospects they can get for players like Johnny Cueto, Mike Leake, Jay Bruce, Marlon Byrd, and maybe Aroldis Chapman. I will also be eager to see some of... Read More

David Peralta (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: David Peralta has been one of the best hitters in the game over the last month, slashing .306/.404/.600 with three homers. His overall mark sits at .272/.349/.488, with eight homers, four steals, 36 runs and 40 RBI. With A.J. Pollock entrenched in center and Yasmany Tomas... Read More

David Peralta (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Peralta has been one of the best hitters in the game over the last month, slashing .306/.404/.600 with three homers and 26 R+RBI. His overall mark sits at .272/.349/.488, with eight homers, four steals, 36 runs, and 40 RBI. With A.J. Pollock entrenched in center... Read More

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 16

It's hard to believe that the season for both real and fake baseball is already more than halfway over. Hopefully you're in contention, or at least on the bubble. Either way, there's still time to make a run. These players, available in the majority of fantasy baseball leagues, can help you do it. Editor’s Note: To... Read More

Top Hitters to Stream in Week 16: Head-to-Head & Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 16 of fantasy baseball after taking off the short three game week. All players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver... Read More

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league.   Marc... Read More

Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 15

Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players at second base and shortstop per week who I think can help your team. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly... Read More

Patrick Corbin (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Patrick Corbin missed the entire 2014 season after becoming a victim to the dreaded Tommy John surgery. Now Corbin is back to be the ace of the Diamondbacks rotation, and it could not have come at a better time. The Diamondbacks are on... Read More

Robbie Ray (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in NL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a hot stretch, the Rangers have cooled considerably against left-handed pitchers as of late. With a 23.5% K rate and a wRC+ of 82, the Rangers are among the worst teams against southpaws in the majors. Meanwhile, Robbie Ray is beginning... Read More

Brad Ziegler (RP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues. OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Ziegler has officially supplanted Addison Reed as the closer in Arizona. Considering that Ziegler was second in all of baseball in the month of June with nine saves, you would think that more than 9% of leagues would have a home... Read More

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league.   Bryan... Read More

Minor Leagues Spotlight: Top MLB Prospects for Fantasy from Week 12

Unsurprisingly, Joey Gallo was sent back down to Triple-A when Josh Hamilton was activated from the DL. Gallo performed as expected at the majors: flashed tremendous power and demonstrated that he isn’t ready to face Major League pitching on a regular basis. Gallo hit five home runs in 25 games, but he hit .218 and... Read More

Stock Watch: Let's Go Streaming, Starting Pitcher Pickups

We've reached that point in the season when current production outweighs our pre-season expectations or what we thought we knew about a pitcher. The starters at the back end of fantasy rotations are the most volatile assets on the entire roster. They can be easily discarded after a bad outing, or ride a hot streak... Read More

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/22/15

A couple of newly appointed closers in Carson Smith and Brad Ziegler are on great runs, while the Jays are in desperate need of consistency in their bullpen. Some teams have begun to fall out of the playoff hunt, and we may see some closers change teams before the All-Star break as contending teams jockey for position. Editor’s Note: to... Read More

Minor Leagues Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 10

Several top prospects are currently in the middle of brief stints in the Majors before returning to Triple-A. Those prospects would be Kyle Schwarber and Domingo Santana. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein has confirmed that no matter how well Scwarber performs, he will be sent down. Santana has a chance to earn some... Read More

The Cut List (Week 11): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On

I often wonder why so many fantasy baseball addicts turn to the Rotoballer Cut List for advice. Is it the cutting edge opinion? The depth of research? Or is it that the Cut List exists at the intersections of pragmatic thought, advanced statistical theory and sophisticated fantasy baseball wisdom? Whichever your reason, welcome back.  This... Read More

Dynasty / Keeper Leagues: Potential Impact Prospects from the 2015 MLB Draft

There are about 1,200 players drafted every year in the MLB draft. For the vast majority of these prospects, we are able to put their names in our back pockets for three to five years until we see if they were able to develop into big league quality players. For a very special handful of... Read More

Garcia, Anderson, Wandy: Week 11 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups and Analysis

What's up readers. I'm back with another edition of scouring the waiver wire to help you make that next step with your fantasy roster.  If you've been following along with this series all season, you know the drill. If not, this article is to help you uncover starting pitcher options that may have been overlooked... Read More

The Cut List? (Week 10): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On...

With the Houston Astros recently promoting both SS Carlos Correa and SP Vincent Velasquez and breakout performers Cameron Maybin, Chris Heston and Chi Chi Gonzalez getting attention, there are plenty of interesting names out there to for waiver hawks. It is always tough deciding who to drop. Whether you need to activate a player off... Read More

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 9

This season has seen a lot of baseball’s top prospects get the call to the majors. Names like Carlos Rodon, Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, and now Carlos Correa. Who knows which prospects will be next? Byron Buxton, Corey Seager, Steve Matz. Who knows. The following are minor league hitters who have been very productive this... Read More

Week 10 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. It seems that for the first time, in a long time, pitching around baseball isn't quite as dominant as it has been. A lot of the non-elite pitchers are struggling to find consistency, leading to higher team ERAs and WHIPs for fantasy baseball owners. In such times, I find it's best to bench some iffy... Read More

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week 10

The world of closers is one of constant turmoil. There are a couple dominating setup man on the waiver wire in many leagues who may soon steal the ninth inning job from struggling closers. Below are some relief pitchers to consider adding off the waiver wire, if you're looking to add some saves potential to... Read More

Brad Ziegler (RP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Ziegler is that gorgeous shy girl who you eventually realize was right under your nose the whole time. This season, Ziegler has a 1.80 ERA, and a 0.96 WHIP. Ziegler has a career ERA of 2.52, a career WHIP of 1.23,... Read More

Mariners Trade For Trumbo In Six-Player Deal

The Seattle Mariners boosted their struggling lineup, thanks to a trade Wednesday with the Arizona Diamondbacks for Mark Trumbo. The outfielder/first baseman is the biggest name in a deal that involved six players. In the deal, the Mariners acquired OF Mark Trumbo and LHP Vidal Nuno from the Diamondbacks for C Welington Castillo, RHP Dominic Leone,... Read More

Jake Lamb To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

After missing six weeks, Jake Lamb will begin his way back to the Diamondbacks by beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. The 24-year-old third baseman was supposed to have his first full season in the majors. Instead, Lamb hurt his foot back on April 21 after 10 games of... Read More

Rubby De La Rosa (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / NL-Only Leagues Owned In: Ownership: 25% Yahoo!, 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: In terms of progress, Rubby De La Rosa is leaps and bounds better than he was last season. It helps that the 2014 version was really bad, but at least he has improved. Atlanta has not been awful this season against righties, but... Read More

Ender Inciarte (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues Owned In: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With only one hit in eight tries during Sunday’s 17-inning marathon against the Brewers, Ender Inciarte’s line has dropped to .290/.318/.380. He’s also only six for 10 in steal attempts. However, he still has a grip on the leadoff gig in Arizona and... Read More

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 9

With the first two months of the 2015 season in the books, you should have a pretty solid idea of where your strengths and weaknesses lie on your fantasy rosters. Is one of those weak spots for you in the outfield? Perhaps you've been victimized by injuries to Yasiel Puig or Corey Dickerson. Maybe you... Read More

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... Read More

Chase Anderson (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: I've written about Anderson in this piece here so I'm not going to delve into the details too much. I just feel the need to reiterate to fantasy owners to grab him while his ownership is way too low. The two runs he gave up... Read More