Week 26 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Welcome to the final week of this column, as we approach the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. Thank you all for RotoBalling with us all season long, and I hope that this column (along with the rest of our MLB content) has helped you win some leagues. Now let's get […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 26 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that […]

Cut List: Players to Consider Cutting in Fantasy Baseball (Week 25)

It's the fantasy baseball playoffs, baby, and the RotoBaller Cutlist is here to help guide you through the season's toughest decisions. It's time to make gut wrenching roster moves and seize the championship. Unfortunately, luck is incredibly necessary to win your league. For example, multiple home runs from Khris Davis could be useful. Smart moves […]

Week 25 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 25, 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 […]

Sabathia Allows One Run For Big Yankees Victory

C.C. Sabathia delivered a great start on Sunday night as the New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 11-2 for the series victory. Sabathia earned his fifth victory of the season but more importantly, it was his second straight quality start. The left-hander allowed one run while scattering five hits over innings. The 15-year […]

Tanaka (Hamstring) To Be Skipped For Next Start

Masahiro Tanaka will miss his next start because of a grade 1 hamstring strain. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi made the announcement on Sunday. The right-hander will not pitch on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays for what could be a huge game in regards to the AL East standings. Tanaka has grade 1 […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Sanchez, Finnegan)

Welcome to another edition of the prospect call-up watch. Unsurprisingly, it has been a slow week in prospect movement. However, two players were recalled who could make a big difference for fantasy baseball managers in the coming weeks of the playoffs. Editor’s Note: to read about even more MLB prospects, rookies and potential call-ups, be sure to check […]

Five Corner Infield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 25

I’d planned to implore you all this week, yet again, to add Jung-ho Kang for the stretch run. Unfortunately, Kang suffered a torn MCL on a nasty collision in the field on Thursday. He’ll need at least six months to rehab the injury and could miss a significant chunk of time at the start of […]

Nova Removed From Rotation: Moved To Bullpen

The New York Yankees have removed Ivan Nova from the starting rotation and will use him in the bullpen instead. Nova, 28, was lit up for six runs without getting out of the second inning during his start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-hander’s ERA has jumped to 5.11 with a 6-8 […]

Week 24 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. My apologies for not being able to post the Week 23 start/sit column last week, things were extra hectic with Memorial Day. I hope everyone had a great one, and here we are back in action. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 24, including our recommendation on whether to […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 24

With the advent of football season, many fantasy owners' attentions will be divided. Fortunately for those of you with your eyes still fixed on the prize we've lusted after since April, RotoBaller continues to bring you the same waiver wire analysis that has helped position you for a championship. Whether you need to replace an […]

Five Corner Infield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 24

We’ve officially entered crunch time, no matter which format you play. If you’re still the hunt for glory, congratulations! The players we’ll cover today are far from sexy names, but if you’ve gotten this far, you likely understand that nothing matters but the numbers – especially now. These waiver wire columns typically use a 50% […]

Deep/Very Deep Waiver Wire: Start of Playoffs

Sometimes it is really easy to pick six players to write a waiver wire article on, especially when they are playing the six players in discussion today. Hello and once again welcome to the Deep/Very Deep waiver wire column for playoffs: Week 1. Today, as I stated, we will be discussing six players (four batters, […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Eovaldi, Thor, and Strasburg

Few things complicate a fantasy baseball owner's plans like September innings limits. You can understand why a team would want to protect its most valuable arm, but just because the real team is dead in the water doesn't mean a fantasy roster doesn't still need it. It becomes even more confusing if the team is […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Davies, Refsnyder, Seager)

September call ups are finally here! They didn't disappoint either. Today we will be discussing the most relevant call-ups for the remainder of the fantasy season. The bad news is that there is a lot of uncertainty on these high potential prospects for the rest of 2015. The good news? If you want to take […]

White Sox Remove David Robertson From Revocable Trade Waivers After Yankees Claim The Closer

The 2:00 p.m. trade deadline passed on Monday without any deals, including the Chicago White Sox pulling back on David Robertson after the New York Yankees claimed the closer off revocable waivers,, according to CBS Sports. Since the deal didn’t get done before the deadline, if Robertson were still to end up being a part […]

Week 22 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire: Ross, Iglesias, Eovaldi, Happ

Welcome to Week 22. 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. As always, included are options for both shallow and deeper leagues. I also add my list of pitchers discussed previously at […]

Gregorius Homers, Drives In 6 During Yankees Victory

Didi Gregorius had a career-game on Friday when the shortstop drove in six RBI en route to the New York Yankees 15-4 blowout victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Yankees replacement to Derek Jeter hit his second homer in as many days. Gregorius hit a three-run dinger while also driving in three more runs on […]

Nathan Eovaldi (SP,NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nathan Eovaldi has been on an absolute tear as of late and for those fantasy owners looking for a huge boost in their pitching department they can look no further than the services of Eovaldi. Over his last 10 starts, Eovaldi 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 […]

Ivan Nova (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Yankees have had nothing short of a remarkable year. The return of Ivan Nova came just in time. Since Nova returned in late June, he has posted a 3.72 ERA with a 2:1 K/BB ratio and 4 QS. He's helped to […]

Bryan Mitchell (Nose) Has Small Nasal Fracture: Watch Video Of Come-Backer

New York Yankees starter Bryan Mitchell was struck by a line drive to his face during Monday’s start against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning. The bullpen of the Yankees was able to be good enough for the 8-7 victory but Mitchell was the story because of the bloody nose that forced him to leave […]

Week 20 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

We're nearing the season's end and it is becoming easier to discern those bound for the playoffs and those destined to rebuild for years to come. In some leagues, there may be a trade deadline and it may have already passed. Well, that would be too bad. There's plenty of trends begging to be exploited at […]

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 […]

Nathan Eovaldi (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nathan Eovaldi seems to have found a home in the Big Apple after two dreadful stops in Los Angeles and Miami. He was seen as a project player coming into this season and struggled a bit initially but he is strutting […]

Top Two-Start Pitcher Streamers & Sleepers for Week 20

Welcome back to our quest for two-start pitchers. I am The Brady Grove, and I will be playing the role of spot writer  this week. We will take a look at four hot pitchers who have upside and two ideal matchups this week. If you are looking to get quality and quantity this week, look no further […]

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 […]

Carlos Beltran (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The uncanny ability of Carlos Beltran can not be denied with his long list of accomplishments. However, in recent years, he has severely tapered off into being another aging veteran that finds time in a lineup desperate for his bat. Beltran's numbers […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Peraza, Gonzalez, Rea, Bird)

Hello and once again welcome to the prospect call-up update for Week 19 of the MLB and fantasy baseball season. While it has been a bit of a slow week in prospect activity, that certainly doesn't mean that those few prospects who got the call don't have the potential to produce for fantasy baseball managers. This […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. 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 […]