Bullpen Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 20

With the trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, buyers and sellers have made the moves to thrust their team in their respective directions. While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men that have proven to be closer candidates to target off the Waiver Wire […]

Raisel Iglesias (SP/RP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 58% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Raisel Iglesias was one of the most — if not THE most — highly-anticipated breakout candidates for the 2016 season. When the 26-year-old returned from a two-month-long stint on the disabled list in late June, however, the Reds relegated him to the bullpen. […]

Checking In: Top MLB Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Typically, in this article I update you on some hot prospects and their outlook for the rest of season. This week and for the next two weeks, I'll fill you in on some prospects who are likely to be September call-ups who will get an opportunity to shine in the last month of the season. As […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/17/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another action-packed Wednesday of FanDuel contests. I can feel your excitement through the screen, no need to hide it. It's a full slate with five early games starting at 1:05 ET, so should you choose an early format there's plenty of options available. Let's get going. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Homer Bailey (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Homer Bailey won his first start, got blown up in his second start, and then threw a gem in his most recent outing. He struck out 11 Brewers in six shutout innings on Aug. 12, showing fantasy owners that his tremendous […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/16/16): MLB DFS Advice

Thanks to a double-header at the Friendly Confines, we've got 16 games scheduled for Tuesday. For those interested, FanDuel has a couple All-day contests, but I'm going to focus this column on the Main slate that begins tonight at 7:05 EDT. There are a number of stacking opportunities that I like today, but we'll get […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/16/16): MLB DFS Advice

The Yankees have recently called up a few of their top prospects, and they have looked outstanding. Sanchez, Austin, and Judge are a great trio for Yankees fans to look forward to in the future. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/16/16. […]

Dan Straily (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dan Straily saw his streak of seven straight quality starts end on Aug. 13 after he only lasted 5 1/3 innings against the Brewers, though he still got the victory. He hasn’t lost since July 8, going 4-0 in the meantime […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

It's a rather light slate on DraftKings for Monday's contests, as just nine games are eligible to be used. The afternoon game between Boston and Cleveland is not included in any contests today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/15/16. The DFS […]

Top Two-Start Pitcher Streamers For Week 20

A wise fantasy baseball manager never rests. He is never satisfied with his team and is always on the hunt for the player that can help in both the present and future. For this article, we’ll focus on the present, as we present the top pitcher streamers who’ll be making two outings this week. We do this every week, […]

Dan Straily (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 27% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: After being picked up off of the waivers before the season, Dan Straily has been an incredibly pleasant surprise for the Cincinnati Reds. In 139.1 IP this season he has a 3.75 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a career-low mark of 3.3 […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 20)

Geez, Mookie Betts. That guy is too good. In general, just how about that Boston Red Sox outfield? They’ve got Betts in right field who can do everything imaginable. They’ve got Jackie Bradley Jr. in the midst of a breakout season, who can also do everything. And they also have Andrew Benintendi who has yet […]

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

What’s up RotoBallers. As always, we are here to help with pitcher matchups every week of the season and help win some leagues.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 […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/14/16): MLB DFS Advice

FanDuel has yet to fix their pricing on some of these players. Read on to see who is too cheap, who is worth playing in tournaments, and who is the best on the mound. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 8/14/16. The […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

And just like that, there are only seven weeks left in the regular season. What a time to be alive. Many of you are locked into dogfights for those precious playoff spots, and others are trying to fight through the rotisserie category jungle as the dog days of summer really hit. There are more "dog" […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/12/16): MLB DFS Advice

The AL East is shaping up to be one of the tightest races for MLB playoff contention. The Blue Jays are currently leading with the Orioles and Red Sox hot on their trail. It's likely going to come down to the last few games of the season, but my pick is that Boston will win the […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/11/16): MLB DFS Advice

We've got a split slate scheduled today with six afternoon games and four night games. With that in mind, I suggest digging deep today, especially on the main slate for GPP formats, as it will be essential to have a unique lineup. The most enticing Vegas lines today belong to the following games with the […]

Late Season Hitter Buys and Waiver Wire Targets: HR, AVG, SB, RBI, Runs

As we barrel toward the end of another MLB season, fantasy baseball owners should be shifting their focus from straight player values to prioritizing team needs above all else. At this point, names don’t matter. It’s all about which players can give you the boost you need to shore up weaknesses. Whatever you’re in the […]

Alex Reyes (SP, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Alex Reyes made his Major League debut Tuesday against the Reds, tossing a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout— he fanned Adam Duvall on a 101 mph heater. Reyes, 21, has had his ups and downs throughout his time in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/10/16): MLB DFS Advice

Afternoon baseball is on the ticket for Wednesday, with three games starting before the traditional evening slate. There are not many pitching aces stand out today when looking at the probable starters, so picking the best matchups will be a big key. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/9/16): MLB DFS Advice

The Indians made a lot of noise at the trade deadline, and a few people have said that they are the favorites to win the World Series now. Detroit seems to think otherwise, though, as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and only 2.0 games behind Cleveland right now. In this article, I […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 19

With the non-waiver trade deadline behind us, non-contenders will start to move on from their mediocre veterans. Over the coming weeks, we'll see a few call ups in preparation for September expanded rosters. These early moves will be made to get an extra look at a select few before rosters are flooded with inexperienced players. Keep […]

Mid-Season Dynasty Prospect Rankings: All Outfielders

Since I split up the two leagues, I thought that it would work out well to merge the two and briefly discuss the top-20 overall so dynasty owners know where everyone fits in. The descriptions for each player are not going to be particularly long and if you want a full scouting report, you can […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 19)

Talk about some serious promotions lately. Andrew Benintendi! Orlando Arcia! And that is just naming two of them. Unfortunately, it is unlikely we shall see another week like that again. At least, not until September. There aren't any real clear promotions on the horizon except for a few names. With that said, it is still important […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/8/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to Week 19 everyone. We've hit the dog days of August, with teams prepping for September runs or setting their sights for 2017. We have a smaller slate with only nine games on tap, but there's a juicy duel between Johnny Cueto and Jose Fernandez along with a Cole Hamels date to Coors. In this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/8/16): MLB DFS Advice

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome to Monday's DFS slate, and our daily column with our favorite players to use in your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/8/16. You can also see our FanDuel DFS lineup picks for 8/8/16. The DFS lineup […]

Week 19 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. As always, we are here to help with pitcher matchups every week of the season and help win some leagues.Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 19, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]

Week 19 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

You’ve made it through the All-Star break. You’ve made it through the trade deadline. The head-to-head playoffs are bearing down on us. The last third of the season is here, and we’re out for blood. This article comes from the National Sports Collectors Convention, so it’s a bit abbreviated this week. That said, I’m also […]

Risers and Fallers - Post Trade Deadline Fantasy Outlooks

In the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline earlier this week, plenty of players saw their circumstances change – and with them, their fantasy value. Here are four players whose outlooks for the remainder of the 2016 season changed as a result of recent moves. Editor's Note: RotoBaller offers the best Premium MLB Subscription - only $1.99 […]

Homer Bailey (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: When he's not occupied by his side job as a stunt double for Christian Bale, former first round pick Homer Bailey can eat up innings like nobody's business. Actually, Bailey has been shelved for over a year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Previously, Bailey had […]