Week 2 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

It's officially week two and there are plenty of ill-founded assumptions being made based on small sample sizes. Adrian Gonzalez is going to hit 130 HR this year! Exciting stuff. While everyone else is making hasty decisions based on week 1 performances, you can take the high road and make informed decisions derived from early […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Strategy

Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Strategy RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio […]

Adam Lind (1B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep and NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Lind’s bat has been white hot over the first week of the season. He’s batting .450 with four RBI and a home run to boot. This has not escaped the attention of Brewers manager Ron Roenicke, who has slotted Lind into the cleanup spot over the […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Two

Hunting for values on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy season. This can be especially true at the infield corners, an area where the stars are readily scooped up and finding a low cost alternative can be often difficult. With that aim in mind, here […]

Video: Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 2

  Every Sunday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and MLB /NBA writer and contributor Sam Nedimyer break down the top 10 waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week of the fantasy baseball season. Be sure to download our free waiver wire app in the iTunes store, read our daily updating waiver wire list and check out […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Power Rankings for Fantasy (Week One)

To be clear, this list is not the top 30 prospects in baseball. This is a list of the top 30 prospects who are likely going to rise to the major leagues and provide fantasy baseball value this season. The qualifications are simple: a player must not be on an active roster, they must have a […]

Ball Street: Roto Never Sleeps - MLB Recap Featuring AGonz, Tanaka, Hamilton and More

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Roto Never Sleeps, where I’ll take a brief look at a handful of players around the league to determine if their stock is going up or plummeting to the ground. I’m here to help you identify players to target or trade to get you the sweet, sweet feeling of […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/10/15

Hey RotoBallers! I officially made the switch from NBA DFS to MLB, and I’m loving it so far. The lower scoring and instant score changes are an awesome change of pace. I’ve always been a diehard baseball fan too, so that helps. Hopefully we can take FanDuel and other DFS sites by storm and walk […]

Billy Butler (1B/DH, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Target for 12+ Team Leagues / FAAB Bid: $5-8 OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Billy Butler already has a strong ownership level at this point but there’s room for growth. Yes, his numbers have tailed off across the board since his monster 2012 campaign (.313/72/29/107), but there’s still value to be found off […]

Michael Morse (1B/OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Morse has never really had the supporting cast and talent around him that he does now in Miami. Outfielders Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna, and newly acquired Dee Gordon make the Marlins lineup solid. Morse will bring a veteran presence to a young […]

Stephen Vogt (1B/OF/C, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 5.6% owned, Yahoo: 41% owned, Fleaflicker: 21% owned ANALYSIS: The difference in Stephen Vogt’s ownership numbers between ESPN, Yahoo and Fleaflicker leagues is likely due to the fact that he’s already catcher eligible in the latter two. Assuming continued health and playing time, he’ll […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week One

Hunting for values and sleepers on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy baseball season. It can also make or break your teams. This can be especially true at the infield corners - an area where the stars are readily scooped up, and finding a low […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Sit/Start Advice, DFS & Injury Updates

Fantasy Baseball Sit/Start Advice & DFS Play RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/7/15

There is a somewhat healthy slate of baseball on day two of the 2015 regular season with 8 games scheduled for Tuesday April 7th, 2015. Unfortunately there aren't any daytime games slotted, but that gives DFS participants more time to analyze and select a team, especially if you always like being able to pick players […]

CJ Cron (1B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues OWNED In: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues; 12% of Yahoo! Leagues Analysis: Cron, 25 years old, has one tool that stands out. His power is for real and he can hit the ball out of any ballpark. Unfortunately for Cron, and Cron owners, hitting for power is really his only tool. Luckily, Josh Hamilton's […]

Three RBI Waiver Wire Sleepers for Your 2015 Fantasy Baseball Team

When browsing through the expected 2015 RBI leaders, the usual suspects come up. The likes of Trout, Cabrera and Stanton are likely to achieve, or come close to achieving, their lofty expectations for the year. Let's try to think of a few names that may fly under the radar on most RBI projections. Last year we saw […]

Alex Rodriguez (3B/1B/DH, NYY) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Late Rounds / Waiver Wire Pickup OWNED IN: 59% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: While folks everywhere were stoked about Lebron’s return to Cleveland, few were talking about the return of one of the greatest hitters of our era. Fresh off reinstatement due to his PED suspension, Alex Rodriguez is ready to take pitchers […]

Five Undervalued Corner Infielders for 2015

The term sleeper is overused and commonly confused in fantasy sports. Too many people confuse the concept of a player being undervalued (i.e. a player getting drafted in the seventh round that is going to return fifth round value) versus a player being a true sleeper.   In a 12 team, 5x5 league that is […]

Chris Davis (1B/3B, BAL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft ~70th Overall for Huge Power Upside ANALYSIS: Chris Davis is one of the safest power hitters to target in the middle rounds of your 2015 draft. His low average and high strikeout rate make him too risky to grab in the early rounds, but his power potential is undeniable. Davis burst onto the scene […]

Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Greg Bird

The Yankees Future? First base is one of the deepest positions for dynasty purposes. However, the average age of my top 20 at the position is 29 years old. Additionally, only four of my top ten are under the age of 30. While it's easy to remain fantasy relevant into your mid-30's at first base, […]

Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues / Draft Target Late OWNED IN: 0% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: A Rule 5 selection this offseason, Mark Canha will platoon with Ike Davis at first base in Oakland. While it’s not ideal, being on the short-side of the platoon where he will get fewer at-bats, it gives fantasy owners, […]

Fantasy Baseball Spring Stock Watch: Deep League Waiver Adds

Deep leagues don’t get enough attention. I hear you. It’s also true that your definition of a deep league might be a shallow league to someone else. It's considerably more difficult to write about deeper formats, which is why most fantasy writers stay away. With all of the roster moves taking place around the league, […]

Top Five Breakouts from 2014 Due for Regression

Many hitters have great years that seem to come out of nowhere. Players like Todd Frazier and Dee Gordon who perform at a high level, creating the expectation that they can repeat that level of productivity. The difficult part of every hitter's breakout season is the follow up season. Was that breakout year a fluke? […]

Spring Training Stock Watch: Fantasy Prospects On The Rise

  Over the last several weeks, we have touched on a few of the bigger name MLB prospects who have impressed this spring, solidifying their status as some of the games premier up and coming stars, like Mookie Betts, Kris Bryant, and Joc Pederson just to name a few.   As we near the conclusion […]

Age 27 Hitters Primed For A Big Season

The Called Shot, The Billy Goat & The 27 Year Old Throughout its long history, the game of baseball has been surrounded by legends and folklore. Many of us are familiar with Babe Ruth’s called shot, where he pointed to the centerfield bleachers and hit a home run to that very same spot on the next […]

Mark Teixeira (1B/DH, NYY) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Late Round Draft Target or Waiver Wire Stash ANALYSIS: Mark Teixeira is not the player that he once was, but his power still holds some value in the middle of the Yankees order. After all, power is at an all time low, and a late round draft pick that can provide some cheap […]

2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: How To Use Tiered Rankings

  What Are Player Tiers for Rankings? Over the last few years in fantasy baseball, the topic of player tiers or tiered rankings has become a trendy way to approach your draft. Often times, in real life, something that is trendy doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best course of action or the smartest idea. It […]

AL Only Deeper Draft Sleepers: Winter Hibernation Ends

The term sleeper is overused and commonly confused in fantasy sports. Too many people confuse the concept of a player being undervalued (i.e. a player getting drafted in the seventh round that is going to return fifth round value) versus a player being a true sleeper. When I think sleeper, I think Rip Van Winkle. […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~8th Round ANALYSIS: In 2014, perennial All-Star Joey Votto watched his entire game sink to career lows as he battled through a left quadriceps strain, which would end up costing him 100 games. All reports out of Reds camp so far this spring suggest that the injury is behind the former MVP. “I’m […]

Three Batters Who Will See a Home Run Decline in 2015

Power Drought Coming? Each MLB season, the power numbers of certain hitters decrease. As fantasy players, we wish we could have seen it coming. In 2014, big names like Evan Longoria, Adrian Beltre, and Robinson Cano saw large dips in their home run numbers, each falling by more than 10 round trippers. Role players like […]