Travis Shaw (1B, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Travis Shaw is just another example of a guy being in the right place at the right time to seize an opportunity to prove how good he can really be. The Red Sox have been quite frankly a mess all season […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/27

While some MLB teams are fighting for playoff spots, others are just trying to wrap this season up. Many relief pitchers have extended themselves so we’re seeing a lot of tired arms around this time of year. This could mean that a variety of players start picking up saves in one-off appearances that could throw […]

Buy Low and Sell High Hitters for Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

It is now the 21-week anniversary of this column. Each week, I've considered writing about Arizona's breakout star, A.J. Pollock. The problem is, I never have any idea where to put him. For the first few weeks and months of the season, he seemed like a clear 'sell high' option. Yet, there was something about […]

Wade Miley (BOS, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues / Matchup Streamer OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One week after I discussed a player I was frightened of (Garza), it's only fitting I feature another play that makes my stomach turn. Jokes aside, Wade Miley has earned our attention. In the month of August, Miley has put together […]

Blake Swihart (C, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: A few weeks back fellow Red Sox C Ryan Hanigan made this list and Blake Swihart seemed to be fading into the distance. This rookie has decided to turn around and sprint towards proving he deserves to belong. Recently Swihart has […]

Week 21 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 21, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. For those who aren't aware, our in-house […]

Week 21 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire: Medlen, Miley, Eickhoff, Duffey

Welcome to Week 21. 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 in your league or dropped after a poor start. As always, included are options for both shallow and deeper leagues. I also add my […]

Pedroia (Hamstring) Won't Return Till Sept. 10 The Earliest

Dustin Pedroia might not return from the DL until Sept. 10, according to The Boston Globe. It’s a nagging hamstring injury that will force the Boston Red Sox second baseman to be out much longer than originally expected. Pedroia took batting practice for the first time but the hamstring isn’t ready for him to take […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS) For Week 21

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. For Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season, these players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. As always, […]

Five Corner Infield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 21

As we've discussed previously, players who can be plugged in at multiple positions take on more value as we barrel toward the end of the season. With just a few weeks left before the fantasy baseball playoffs begin in many head-to-head leagues, and time growing short in roto formats, today's corner infield spotlight will shine […]

Junichi Tazawa (RP,BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Red Sox have been in a state of turmoil at the back end of their rotation after losing Koji Uehara for the rest of the season due to a fractured wrist. The acquisition of Jean Machi seemed to be the […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Desmond, Shields, and Lester

Nothing can tank a fantasy season quite like an early round champ performing like a chump. I was personally burned by Jon Lester's horrific 2012 season, and have not been able to trust him since. James Shields in 2015 reminds me a lot of 2012, and I'm sure Ian Desmond would as well if I […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 21

Underwhelming catchers can begin to show life while overachieving catchers can come crashing down to earth. It is the reality of every fantasy position but for the position of catcher it can be an even steeper hill to climb. The consistent days off every week to go along with owners simply not in the market […]

Brock Holt (1B/2B/3B/SS/OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues. OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The super utility man has struck again for the Boston Red Sox and continues to prove how valuable he truly is and can be if given the chance. Brock Holt is an asset for both Boston and your fantasy lineup as he […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Very few players have made the impact that Jackie Bradley Jr. has made since his return to Boston in late July. Bradley has some pretty astonishing statistics since being called back up to Fenway. He has doubled his HR total and has […]

Deep League Waiver Wire: Week 21

Welcome to another edition of the deep league waiver wire watch looking forward to Week 21. Today we will look at six players: two relievers, two starters, and two position players who all seem to mirror each others' situations. All could provide a huge spark for fantasy owners searching for roster additions 20,000 fantasy baseball […]

Wade Miley (SP, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Wade Miley has not had the type of success that he was looking for this year but quite frankly, none of the Red Sox players have had much to cheer about. Miley's 9-9 record has had a lot to […]

Dodgers Talking With Red Sox For De Aza

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of talks with the Boston Red Sox to possibly land Alejandro De Aza, according to Fox Sports. It would be a huge pickup for the Dodgers as they hold a 2 1/2 game lead over the San Francisco Giants for first place in the NL East. De […]

Pedroia (Hamstring) Takes Batting Practice For First Time Since Injury

Dustin Pedroia is making progress from a hamstring injury as the Boston Red Sox second baseman took batting practice for the first time since late July, according to The Boston Globe. The hamstring has hindered Pedroia’s second half of the season while the Red Sox continue to dip in the standings. The 32-year-old infielder has […]

Week 20 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 20, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. For those who aren't aware, our in-house […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues  OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: JBJ’s ownership rate figures to shoot up after an absolutely mammoth day at the dish on Saturday (five extra-base hits in six at-bats, including two homers, and 7 RBI). But that was just the cherry on top of a huge week for the former top […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 20

With time running short, it makes sense for us to dig a little deeper than earlier in the year. We're less concerned with the big picture and just looking for any foothold that might give us a boost. If only you'd started reading this feature earlier! You might have landed Gerardo Parra, Cameron Maybin, Curtis […]

MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/12/2015

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome back to the MLB closers watch, where we take a look at interesting closers and saves situations around MLB twice a week, and provide analysis for fantasy baseball. This week, the first injury to a top tier closer in a long time has occurred. I’ll go into detail of the ramifications […]

Red Sox Place Castillo, Ramirez, Four Others On Revocable Trade Waiver

The Boston Red Sox have placed six players on the revocable trade waiver, which included Rusney Castillo and Hanley Ramirez. The six players placed on the revocable trade waiver were Castillo, Ramirez, Jackie Bradley Jr., Brock Holt, Craig Breslow and Justin Masterson. None of the players have cleared waivers yet despite being placed on the […]

Rusney Castillo (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Castillo was a tremendous disappointment in his first stint in the majors this season. However, since being recalled two weeks ago, He’s hit .333/.375/.444 with a homer and two steals. There’s still a wealth of potential here. Though Castillo figures to split time with […]

Jean Machi (RP, BOS) - Closer Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Earlier today, it was announced that Boston's current closer Koji Uehara will be placed on the DL, and miss the remainder of the season with a broken wrist. That leaves the open question of who will take over as the new closer for […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Hitting Prospects for Fantasy from Week 18

Just a quick heads up to fantasy owners in need of offensive production in the second base/third base department. Once off the DL, Hector Olivera is expected to be called up by the Atlanta Braves and take the full time role at third base. He looks like a very potent bat and could be a […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 19

Just a month or so left until the playoffs, for those of you who play in the head-to-head format. Are you on the bubble? Looking to add reinforcements to hold off a hard-charging opponent? In pole position and engaging in some good old fashioned gamesmanship? Whatever your situation, RotoBaller’s ongoing waiver wire coverage can give […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 19

With about a month to go until the playoffs in many fantasy baseball leagues, grabbing some help in your Catcher department just might get you over the hump. Some teams might not be taking the position seriously or have a big name that they are relying on to get them through the home stretch. Here […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Duffey, Owens, Gray, Norris, Severino)

Welcome once again to the prospect call-up watch for week 19. The great part about prospect call-ups this week is that there is a bit more certainty to the short-term futures of the prospects in question, because their teams have already made their trade deadline moves and can start to sort out their rosters looking […]