X-Rays Negative On Yunel Escobar (Wrist) MRI Thursday

The X-rays on Yunel Escobar's left hand and wrist came back negative after he left Wednesday’s game early against the New York Mets, according to The Washington Post. The Washington Nationals infielder will still undergo an MRI because there’s possible ligament damage to his wrist after an awkward swing in the second inning against Noah […]

Week 16 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

The shortened week after the All-Star break is always a breeding ground for exaggerated storylines. Although there have only been a few games played, everyone is speculating upon whom will have the better second half of the season. It's been proven time and again that the second half can be a whole new world. Some […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/21/15

We've got a completely full slate on Tuesday, July 21st, which means there's much to discuss. 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 $120,000 in cash prizes! Sign up Now and we'll […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/21/15

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, July 21st. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

Stephen Drew (2B / SS, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Stephen Drew is a decent candidate for a bounce back second half. Drew currently has a horrific BA of .182 and a below average OPS of .630. However Drew also is second among 2B in HR with a solid 12 hit so far. Why are many […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Severino, Butler, Drew, Happ, Lowrie, De Aza)

Welcome to the AL edition of deep league waiver wire adds for week 15. The players in discussion this week are important because of their potential for bounce back second halves, slept-on impact statistics, and one high profile prospect call up. The All-Star break is a chance for new beginnings for both players, teams, and fantasy […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/20/15

It's an 11-game slate on Monday, July 20th with the Angels and Red Sox kicking things off at 5:05 EDT in game one of their doubleheader in Los Angeles. Eight of the 11 games have an over/under set in Vegas of at least eight runs, with the Rangers at Rockies holding the highest expected total […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Rougned Odor really stunk it up to start the season. As such, he was demoted to AAA to try and get himself going. Fortunately for the Rangers, the demotion was just the wake-up call Odor needed. He tore up Triple-A pitching to the tune […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/19/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Sunday, July 19th. 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 7/19/15

Below you'll find my DFS lineup picks for Sunday, July 19th 2015. 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. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day […]

Neil Walker (2B, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in most formats OWNERSHIP: 72% of ESPN Leagues ANALYSIS: Neil Walker has done nothing but hit and score runs thus far in July. The switch-hitting 2B opened the month with back-to-back four hit outings and hasn't looked back. He's batted .370 across 54 July AB with 3 HR, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored. He's improved his season […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/18/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, July 18th. 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 […]

DFS Strategy: All-Star Break Reflections and Lessons From Past Mistakes

This is the first in a long series of articles RotoBaller is planning which will delve deep into DFS (Daily Fantasy Baseball) Strategy. We'll be exploring a wide range of topics to help you win and be more profitable in your DFS tourneys.    So, there is a life outside of fantasy baseball… I don’t know about […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/17/15

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, July, 17th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/17/15

Put away the novels, stop binging on Netflix, cut back on that productivity you’ve been showing at work, and warn your families. Baseball is back! We have about 12 more weeks of playoff-race baseball before the summer ends and football takes over. Let’s make the most of the rest of this season. Click here to […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Recently the Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. stated, "Cesar Hernandez is our best second baseman. I would assume that Cesar would be our second baseman." This clearly shows that Utley's time with the Phillies is coming to an end and the time […]

Rob Refsnyder (NYY, 2B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: So the Yankees have said that their young second baseman will stay with the team after the All Star Break. Given the fact that Stephen Drew has been just awful, you have to think the Bombers will give Refsnyder a chance […]

Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Second Base (2B)

With the All-Star Break approaching, I am here to give you my updated rankings for the second base position. There may be a few surprises here, but that's generally how we roll at RotoBaller. We'll be releasing updated mid-season rankings for all the positions in the coming week. Editor’s Note: you can check out all of […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Top 5 Busts & Surprises and Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

Top 10 Waiver Wire Pickups & Trade Advice For Week 16 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 […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 15)

At this point, the MLB trade market is a big factor in whether the remaining MLB prospects will get called up before September, and with which team they will play. Guys like Aaron Nola will see much of their value come from players ahead of them in the depth chart being dealt. Other names like Alen Hanson […]

Johnny Giavotella (2B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2+ of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Giavotella has been batting leadoff for the Angels on occasion, which should provide him with plenty of opportunities to score runs considering he has Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, and the red-hot Kole Calhounbehind him. He has a respectable .265 average on the season, and […]

Jedd Gyorko (2B, SD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Gyroko has actually been pretty good since returning to the Padres on June 30th, collecting 10 hits in 33 at-bats. The raw power is there, and at his best Gyorko can knock 20 balls out of the park. Unfortunately, his .230 batting average and […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/12/15

Below you'll find my DFS lineup picks for Sunday, July 12th 2015. 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. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day […]

Brad Miller (2B / SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Miller could end up having the quietest 20-20 season in the history of baseball, and based on Miller’s ownership, the history of fantasy baseball. Miller currently has eight HR, nine SB, a .743 OPS, and a 112 OPS+. He is also well suited for […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/11/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, July 11th. 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 & Adds For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 15

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 […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Jaso, McCann, Smith, Loney, Miller, Morrison)

Hello and welcome to the Week 14 deep league waiver wire adds of the American League. If you are in a deeper league, an AL-only league, you need help picking players for daily situations, or you are just looking for a creative way to boost your offensive production, then these six players are a solid […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 13

For all fantasy owners of Steven Matz, we have been dealt some bad news. Yes, we, because I was someone who owned him as well. Matz will miss the next several weeks with a lat injury which will really put a damper on what has otherwise been a tremendous start to his Major League career. […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/10/15

Hey RotoBallers! This is my last FanDuel advice piece until the All-Star break, so here comes my shameless plug. Be on the lookout for a longer article that I’m going to write reflecting on the first half of the year. It will include lessons I’ve learned, strategies to go by, and plans for the second […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/10/15

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, July, 10th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]