Derek Norris (C/1B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 38% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: With a slash line of .214/.264/.375, Derek Norris appears to be missing something that he had when he was an All-Star behind the plate with the Oakland A's. However, he has hit seven HR off of an improved isolated power figure […]

Buy or Sell These Week 11 Power/Home Run Risers and Fallers

This week, RotoBaller introduced the new Premium Power Surgers/Fallers Tool, which provides premium subscribers with a method to identify future fantasy value in terms of power production. The tool uses advanced hitter stats such as Pull%, FB%, and Hard Contact% to build a power rating that we can use to compare the previous 14-day performance against […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 11)

A couple of pretty good prospects were called up this week. One was sent down just as soon as he came up, and another looks like he is here to stay. The one brought up and then down: Jameson Taillon, who started against the Mets, only to be demoted right after that start. The one to […]

Hyun Soo Kim (1B/OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 8% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Players who have made the journey from the South Korean league to the MLB have made quite an impact for their respective teams in 2016. It seems like Byung-Ho Park and Dae-Ho Lee have stolen some of the praise that should be […]

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

So I've added a new segment to this column that I like to call "Reverse Jinx." I'm going to feature a player or two that you can't really cut, despite really wanting to, in the hopes it sparks a hot streak for that player. Worth a shot right? Anyways, it's important to know when to […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 11

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 matchups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive matchups during the […]

Steve Pearce (1B/2B/OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Now with his fifth team over 10 MLB seasons, Steve Pearce is hoping to make Tampa Bay his home. After playing sporadically at first base throughout April, Pearce has somewhat settled in at second base and is receiving more consistent playing time. Perhaps his […]

Carlos Santana (1B, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Carlos Santana is still powering up in Cleveland with 10 HR in 57 games, a pace that may result in a 30-HR season. His 11.2% HR/FB% and 4% HR% are both right in line with his career averages. The other side of the coin […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 6/9/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. As usual, Thursday's limited slate of games didn't want for notable performances. Here's a quick rundown of those who impressed on Thursday, and those who want to pretend the day never happened. Editor’s Note: To […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Ten (National League)

This list represents players who haven't yet garnered a great deal of attention in mixed-leagues, streaming options suitable only for deeper leagues or category specialists who may fill a specific need on your NL-only roster. Fantasy owners needing help should be on the lookout for these potential additions in the coming week. The following players are owned in […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 6/8/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. Every team was in action last night, so there's plenty to discuss. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Wednesday, and those who want to pretend the day never happened. Editor’s Note: To […]

Matt Adams (1B, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Another day, another dinger for Matt Adams. After struggling with injury issues last season and managing just five HR and a .657 OPS, Adams has come alive like Frankenstein's monster this season; hitting seven HR and producing a .331/.386/.567 slash line in […]

Dae Ho Lee (1B, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Wow, has anyone noticed that South Korea is having a pretty good year in the MLB? That is in big part to the success of newcomer Dae Ho Lee, who in just 98 AB has hit eight HR as well as […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 10)

Just to answer a question I have received a lot right at the top: I do not know when the exact Super Two deadline is. The day varies each year and no one has released a specific date for it. Just so you have a general date to keep in mind, last season Carlos Correa […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 10

The MLB draft kicks off in just a couple days. While some dynasty leagues allow owners to roster amateurs, most require the player to at least join the professional ranks before entering the player pool. I know Ed Sutelan is taking a look at a few of the top dynasty assets in the upcoming draft. […]

Logan Morrison (1B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Logan Morrison may fly under the radar year after year, but we know he makes the most out of his opportunities. Last season was Morrison's first season with over 400 AB since 2011, and he was a pleasant surprise with 17 […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers in Week 10: Buy or Sell?

RotoBallers, as always, we’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Recently, we’ve built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in contact rate over the last seven days. The tool can be found here. Keep in mind, any statistic being viewed in such a small sample size […]

The Cut List (Week 10): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

It worked! Me listing Carlos Correa on the Cut List "hot list" actually sparked him. Of course I was never serious about dropping Correa, but the reverse jinx is real. Anyways, we're basically a third of the way through the season and you're getting a good grasp on how good (or bad) your team is. […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire: First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

Week 10?! That can't be right. It seems like just yesterday that we were all saying things like, "Hey, catcher might not be a black hole this season!" and "That Dallas Keuchel guy sure can throw a baseball good!" and "Justin Upton's probably going to have a career year!" Oh, to be two months younger […]

John Jaso (1B/OF, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Pirates decided to pay journeyman John Jaso a two-year, eight million dollar deal to help stabilize their 1B and OF needs. This may not seem like a big deal except for the fact that Jaso had never played more than […]

Derek Norris (C/1B, SDG) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Derek Norris is struggling and there is not much debate to that fact. He is hitting below .200 with a BABIP of .234 and his highest K% of his career at 25.7%. So why should you buy into Derek Norris in 12+ […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Castellanos, Bogaerts, and Abreu

Another day, another hitting streak that I don't care about for a Boston player. This time it's Xander Bogaerts, a shortstop that I dismissed in the preseason for lacking obvious fantasy skills. Jose Abreu is another guy I never really cared for, as he never posted a FB% that made me trust his impressive HR […]

Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 10

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 […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 6/2/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. There was a good mix of high-scoring affairs and dominant pitching performances. Here's a quick rundown of those who impressed on Thursday, and those who want to pretend the day never happened. Editor’s Note: To […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Nine (National League)

Fantasy owners who need a boost in deep NL-only leagues may find some help from players that have gone unnoticed by less-savvy league members (the ones who don't use RotoBaller). Check here each week for the hottest pickups and deepest sleepers available. The following players are owned in 25% or less of Fleaflicker leagues. Editor’s […]

Justin Bour (1B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Justin Bour has shown many encouraging signs this year in improvement from his already impressive figures last season. For instance, Bour has lowered his strikeout percentage to 20.1% and has raised his walk percentage to 10.1%. Although his BA has fallen […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 6/1/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. They were low-scoring affairs for the most part, with a couple of slugfests thrown in. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Wednesday, and those who want to pretend the day never happened. […]

Mike Napoli (1B/OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Mike Napoli, officially an MLB journeyman, is one of those guys who seems like an All-Star hitter every time you happen to see him play on TV. Over the course of an entire season, the stats tell a different story. Since […]

Week 9 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Last week’s column could best be graded as an “incomplete” since two of the four players highlighted went on the disabled list – one on each side. As for those who stayed on the field, Brad Miller hit well (.939 OPS) but didn’t offer much in the way of category juice, while Julio Teheran had […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Nine (American League)

While doing research for this article, specifically Royals new third baseman Whit Merrifield, I remembered my AL-only league's waiver period was still open for a little longer and immediately made a claim. I had been putting off the waiver wire for most of the last week and was in need of throwing some rotting carcasses […]