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 […]

Byung-ho Park (1B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 40% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Let's get one thing clear: a .214 BA and 31.7% strikeout rate would send most Fantasy Baseball Managers running. However, they may turn back and salivate if that player happens to be slugging .455 with nine home runs and an isolated power […]

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

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 31% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: With an isolated power figure of .251, it should be no surprise that Mike Napoli has currently hit eleven home runs and is slugging .486 to date with the clicking Indians offense. Napoli is striking out a lot at 35.8%, but […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 9)

This could be one of the last weeks for a lot of the names on this list. With June right around the corner, many of the players on this list will be promoted as soon as the Super Two deadline passes. Guys like Jameson Taillon and Trea Turner will be promoted in an effort to […]

Luis Valbuena (1B/3B, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Luis Valbuena has always been a liability in batting average thanks to his propensity for whiffs, but last season he hit 25 HR in just 434 AB. That pop made him at least worth a flier in deep leagues. Unfortunately, until recently, it […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 18% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Adams played sparingly in April and was unimpressive when he did see the field. May has been a different story, though, as he’s hit .371/.420/.661 with four homers. With Brandon Moss scuffling of late, Adams has an opportunity to seize a bigger […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 26% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Mike Napoli has four homers in his last seven games, bringing his overall line up to .234/.306/.486. He’s also stolen two bases in that time. He’s comfortably nestled in the cleanup spot of the Indians’ lineup, and as a result is on pace […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Steve Pearce was one of the best hitters in baseball during the month of May, slashing an impressive .325/.415/.638 with seven homers and 32 R+RBI. There doesn’t seem to be anything fluky about his performance, either. In fact, a glance at his peripherals […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire: First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend. We’re roughly a third of the way through the season, and if you’re lagging behind in the standings, you’re probably thinking about shaking things up a bit. Maybe you’re finally going to cut bait on that struggling big-name player, or are working on a blockbuster trade. There are still […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/28/16

With it being Memorial Day weekend and all, I'm sure many of you are at the beach or on vacation. Unfortunately, this may result in some of your baseball studies being neglected. 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 […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 9

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 readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/26/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. Only seven games were played, but there were still plenty of performances worth highlighting. Here's a quick rundown of those who impressed on Thursday, and those who want to pretend the day never happened. Editor’s […]