Dustin Pedroia Scheduled For Batting Practice: Could Return To Red Sox Before All-Star Break

Dustin Pedroia is scheduled to take batting practice on Thursday, according to the Boston Globe. The Boston Red Sox second baseman could return from the hamstring injury and rejoin the lineup on July 9, though that is the final series before the all-star break. Boston will play against the New York Yankees in what could […]

Matt Duffy (2B / 3B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Few players in baseball have been able to find their stride throughout the season like Matt Duffy has. Duffy began the season with a March/April OPS of .642, then Duffy improved to a May OPS of .778, and so far in June […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 13 Stock Watch: Exit Velocity Standouts

Advanced statistics should come with a warning label: Do not ingest without full, proper context. Analyzing player performance is complex to say the least. Spend five minutes on Twitter and you will find a pair of fantasy writers (everybody’s doing it, apparently) who disagree. At a basic level, a singular statistic, like exit velocity on […]

Week 13 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

Week 13 is upon us and the true contenders are starting to emerge. Cellar dwelling teams in dynasty leagues are likely shipping off their stars and collecting draft picks while the top dogs are looking to fill holes in their lineup. We're only halfway home and there is plenty of baseball left to be played. If […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/1/15: Stacking Philly(?)

Welcome to July 1st. As with every Wednesday we're looking at another full slate of baseball. There's four early morning games so double-check lineups before 12:35 if you plan to play in an all-day league. There's only one ace on the board (Cueto) but plenty of middle-range options to consider including Carrasco, Lester, Burnett, and Walker. […]

Cesar Hernandez (2B / 3B / SS, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Since Chase Utley has been sidelined and placed on the DL, Cesar Hernandez has taken his ball and rolled with it. In his seven games played since being the Phillies everyday second baseman, he has batted an even .500, with […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 13)

Steven Matz was finally called up. It was a little bit earlier than I had expected, but he made his MLB debut last Sunday. He threw quite well, but really dazzled with the bat, going 3-3 and driving n four runs. Did I ever mention that he can hit? Probably not. Matz finished the day […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/30/15

We're back to a full slate tonight on FanDuel. Below you'll find my MLB DFS picks for Tuesday, June 30th, 2015. Editor's Note: If you play on FanDuel, you should also check out RotoBaller’s DFS Partner DraftKings - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's FREE to enter and pays out $110,000 in cash […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/30/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Tuesday, June 30th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

Eddie Rosario (2B / OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Rosario has played his way into a starting gig in Minnesota, and has impressed so far in 2015. In limited playing time thus far (132 at-bats), Rosario has hit .280 with 16 RBIs, 16 runs, four homers and five steals. Multi-category contributions are […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/29/15

It's only a nine game slate this afternoon, so I'll try to provide some insight into most of the matchups, highlighting the strongest options and best values. Editor’s Note: If you play on FanDuel, you should also check out RotoBaller’s DFS Partner DraftKings – they’re hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It’s FREE to enter […]

Justin Turner (1B / 2B / 3B / SS, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ and NL-Only Leagues. OWNED IN: 23% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Justin Turner has gone from plug-and-play utility man to fantasy juggernaut in 2015. With injuries galore for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Turner has found himself on the field regularly and playing a key part in seemingly every game. His .320 […]

Rougned Odor (2B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Rougned Odor is only 21 years old. Small timeframes can lead to significant improvement at that age, and inconsistency can also plague such young hitters. I bet on Odor to start the season and lost, but he obliterated AAA pitching to the […]

Top Hitters to Stream (Week 13)

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 13 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver wire for your head-to-head matchups. It can also […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/28/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, June 28th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]

MLB DFS - Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/27/15

Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you must check out our other Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's just $5 to enter and pays out $75,000 in cash prizes, including 10K to 1st place!   Sign up Now and we'll give you free access to RotoBaller's Premium DFS Lineup Picks and Tools (a […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/27/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, June 27th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 13

Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players at second base and shortstop per week who I think can help your team. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly […]

Logan Forsythe (2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pickup in AL Only and Deep Leagues or as needed OWNERSHIP: 58% ESPN ANALYSIS: Logan Forsythe isn't great at anything yet he seems to be good at everything. The 28-year-old Tampa Bay Ray has caught fire after enduring a horrible start to June, raising his batting average to a strong .292 with eight HR, […]

Rendon Heads Back To DL (Quad): Only Played In 18 Games

Anthony Rendon will head back to the DL again for the Washington Nationals because of a strained left quad. The second baseman will go on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 25, according to Nationals.com. Rendon, 25, sat out Thursday’s game and was placed on the DL on Friday. He’s only played in 18 games […]

Rookie Devon Travis (Shoulder) Activated From DL: Starting At 2B For Blue Jays Friday

Rookie Devon Travis has been activated from the 15-day DL and will start at second base for the Toronto Jays, according to MLB.com The 24-year-old rookie missed a month of action with a left shoulder injury. He will add offense to a team that is already one of the best offensive teams in MLB. I […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/26/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, June 26th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 6/26/15

Well, I’m sorry for those of you who went with Gerrit Cole last night. It hurts me to say that I felt an outing like that coming, especially because I’m a Pirates fan. The good news, however, is that outing is out of the way, and he can go ahead and continue being successful from […]

Justin Turner (1B / 2B / SS / 3B, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 67% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Despite not getting consistent playing time early on, Justin Turner has now secured a job as the everyday third baseman in Los Angeles. Not only that, but Turner has also put up numbers worthy of being an All Star. To this point […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 6/25/15

I was on a roll this past week. I’ve been cashing in tournaments and winning my head-to-heads (you can find me @BellRoto on Twitter and FanDuel and challenge me to a game). Then, Tuesday night hit. I missed with the majority of my hitters, and of course it was on a night when I felt great about […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Minor League Prospects, Waiver Wire Pickups & Trade Advice

Evaluating Prospects and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice 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 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most relevant […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 6/24/15

As with every Wednesday we're looking at another full slate of baseball. There's five early morning games on June 24th, so double-check lineups before 12:10 if you plan to play in an all-day league. Big price items include Chris Sale ($11,600) and Gerrit Cole ($11,000). Hard to argue either isn't worth it, so I'll try […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 12)

Just a quick heads up about two of the names on this list. Domingo Santana is still listed even though he's on the active roster. He's expected to be sent down once Jacob Marisnick returns from a short DL stint. It's a similar story with Kyle Schwarber. He will be sent down on Monday. To be clear, […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/23/15

We're back to a full slate tonight on FanDuel. Below you'll find my MLB DFS picks for June 23rd, 2015. Editor's Note: If you play on FanDuel, you should also check out RotoBaller’s DFS Partner DraftKings - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's FREE to enter and pays out $110,000 in cash prizes! […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/23/15

We're back to a full slate of games this Tuesday and there's a lot of pitchers hurling today to take advantage of. Here are my lineup picks for DraftKings DFS for June 23rd, 2015. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league […]