How to Identify Undervalued Pitching on FanDuel

Don't forget to check out all of RotoBaller's new and improved Premium In-Season Services to give you that edge all season long. Let's win some leagues in 2016! Perhaps no one position in all of DFS is as important to find as a starting pitcher on FanDuel.  A team of stacked hitters can quickly be derailed by […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/9/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

You don't need an expert to tell you to play Jose Abreu tonight against Ricky Nolasco. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap DFS options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup over the top. That is the purpose of this article -- to provide […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/8/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

A dictionary will define value as: the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for-which it can beexchanged or in terms of some medium of exchange. On the streets we call that getting the most bang out of your buck. I am not here to insult your intelligence and recommend you put […]

Studs and Duds in Fantasy Baseball from 5/6/16

Every day, we recap the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. The Cubs reminded us yet again that they are the best team in the universe Friday, while the Rays took advantage of Anaheim's misfortune.  Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Friday, and those who want to pretend the day never […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/7/16)

Welcome to the weekend. Today we have another full slate with early-only and main slate contests to join. The top of the pitching carousal isn't deep after Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale, and David Price. But don't worry, there's plenty of value to be found. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/7/16): MLB DFS Advice

We have a pretty even split slate on Saturday with seven games in the afternoon with eight more games in the evening. There area ton of elite pitchers in both slates so finding value in our hitters is a premium today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 5)

There were several top pitching arms promoted over the past few days and most of them looked very solid for their respective teams. Jose Berrios debuted for the Minnesota Twins, Sean Manaea debuted for the Oakland Athletics, and Michael Fulmer debuted for the Detroit Tigers. If you want to read more about these arms, check […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire: Catchers

The first month of the season is usually filled with oddities. I'm not talking weather-related ones where it still feels like winter in May. For example, there was a stretch in the late 1980s when it seemed like Yankees catcher Don Slaught would always enter May hitting around .500. Of course, he'd wind up crashing […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire: First Base and Third Base

Can you believe it’s May already? At the current pace, we’ll be hitting the All-Star break sometime before the end of this column. As quick as the first four weeks of the season felt, there remain many more ahead. Here are some widely available corner infielders worth adding to your fake baseball teams. Editor’s Note: […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

Week 4 and April are behind us, and now as the calendar turns we can all start to feel that progression of the season flowing. While a month isn't a terribly long time, it's still an important benchmark in our minds and game whether we'd like to admit it or not. Starting pitchers have the […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/3/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. It's important to keep close tabs on what's going on around the league, especially early in the MLB season, and that's what we are here to help out with. Here's a quick look at those […]

Week 5 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 5, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]

MLB Starting Pitcher Depth Charts for Fantasy Baseball: Week 5

To see our tiered staff rankings for starting pitchers, head over to our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard. You can easily filter and export all sorts of rankings and tiers - mixed leagues, points leagues, top prospects, and more! Starting pitchers get you 40% of the key stats in 5x5 leagues, and are sometimes even more important in H2H and points […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/4/16)

Welcome back DFS lovers. Today we have a full slate, including a seven-game early slate. That means lineups will be up early and you'll need to be on your game. Let me help you get there. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 5

April has come and gone. With it, we've witnessed the usual array of breakouts, unexpected flops, and early season hot streaks. The purpose of this column is to advise you on up-and-comers in dynasty leagues. Often, our attention will be focused on up-and-coming prospects. However, we'll also keep an eye on any non-prospects who could […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/2/16)

Welcome back to the DFS Patrol. Regular season basketball is officially over which means it's all baseball here on out. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and for seasonal leagues for 5/2/16. These streamers will range from high-priced / high-ownership options to low-priced […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/2/16): MLB DFS Advice

Baseball is my one true love. There’s nothing quite like going to the park on a Sunday afternoon, soaking in some Rays, and watching two teams play the game that I love. But last night, Home Box Office, or HBO, if you will, may have stolen my heart in the form of Game of Thrones. […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 5

Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 5/1/16

It is a huge slate today. Sunday is always fun, as baseball starts early in the day! There is a ton of value on the board. Read on to find out where that value is. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/1/16. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/1/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another busy Sunday in Major League Baseball. The stars have aligned and almost all the elite starting pitchers are on the bump on Sunday as we have 15 games scattered throughout the day. There are more weather concerns on Sunday in Baltimore and Pittsburgh so be sure to check the forecast before lineup lock. In […]

April's Avengers: The Best Through Four Weeks, & Their Superhero Alter Egos

Marvel's Captain America: Civil War comes out in just a week after building hype for the better part of a year. I figured this would act as a good basis for a recap article of the first month of the fantasy baseball season. Here I'll outline some of April's best and which superhero they compare to. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/30/16): MLB DFS Advice

It's a full Saturday today with games happening all day. The DFS lineup combinations are virtually endless. You'll have to pay attention though when drafting your team, as all players may not be available depending on which DraftKings contests your participate in. There is a some good value available at the pitcher spot today with no real aces taking the mound. […]

DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (4/29/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a few great pitching options tonight, but they seem to be a bit risky tonight. They have great Vegas lines, though, and there may be a few games with lower scores than we are expecting. Who's ready to get down to business for the MLB season? In this article, I will be providing […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 4)

When I saw the news that Blake Snell was going to start against the New York Yankees, my first thought was, “Potentially elite left-handed pitching prospect debuting against a team that just struggled against lefty Rich Hill?! I know who I’m starting in DraftKings on Saturday!” As it turned out, Snell looked a little shaky […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Four

It's Week Four and the days are definitely starting to heat up while the nights remain cool in many areas. Speaking of remaining cool, there are a lot of fantasy owners who are turning up their noses at many more-than-serviceable catchers on the waiver wire. Don't be snobs, guys. All of you can't have Buster […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Lineup Updates for DraftKings and FanDuel - 4/28/16

DFS players looking for a stack may want to grab lefties against Rubby De La Rosa. The 27-year-old has been hammered by southpaws his entire career, and has opened 2016 by allowing a .375 wOBA against his opposite hand. Those looking for a safe value play/SP2 option on this short and (potentially) rainy day could try […]

MLB Podcast On RotoBaller Radio: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookie Call-Ups In 2016

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of the second year of RotoBaller Radio. You can find our new shows as always on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, YouTube, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every week RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host's Josh Hayes will be discussing relevant fantasy baseball tops and breaking down everything you need to […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (4/27/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

You don't need an expert to tell you to play Nolan Arenado tonight against a weak left-handed pitcher at Coors. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap DFS options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup over the top. That is the purpose […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/27/16): MLB DFS Advice

There are plenty of awesome matchups on Wednesday. Stacking is always the best move for Daily Fantasy, while it's also important to be mindful of over/under's, weather, and where the game is being held. Jake Arrieta is set to take the mound, and even though another no-hitter is unlikely, he's been the top pitching option […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/27/16

Welcome to another wild Wednesday on FanDuel. (throws tomato)  We've got another full slate on deck, although you will miss the Padres/Giants if you enter a main tourney. Aside from that 3:45 PM game, everything will be starting at 7:05. We've got another solid coup of pitchers along with a game at Coors to consider. Let's get […]