Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 11

With the MLB draft behind us, the midseason trade market should begin to gain steam. Trades offer excellent opportunities for fantasy owners to assess talent. The deals themselves give us signals about how clubs value the exchanged players. They also often open up playing time new assets including some who flew completely under the radar. […]

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 […]

David Peralta (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 61% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: David Peralta was supposed to combine with A.J. Pollock to give the Diamondbacks one of the most dynamic outfields in the league. So much for plans. While Pollock's season is in question, Peralta missed almost an entire month and just recently returned on June […]

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 […]

Peter O'Brien (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 9% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Peter O'Brien has a pretty standard M.O. at the plate. Swing really hard, and either strikeout or hit a HR. That will likely be his approach when he is called up to the big leagues. He has had just […]

Cameron Maybin (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It has been quite a return to Detroit for Cameron Maybin this season. After eight years in the National League, Maybin returned to the team that made him a first-round draft pick in 2005. Although he started the year on the disabled list, Maybin […]

Shin-Soo Choo (OF, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 59% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Shin Soo Choo played his final rehab game on Saturday, and is expected to rejoin the Rangers early this week. The 33-year-old outfielder has already endured two disabled list stints this year, appearing in just one game since April 8. Choo batted .276/.375/.463 with […]

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 […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Mazara, Papi, and Stanton

I have power on my mind this week, in part because I have relocated to Denver, Colorado, known to all fantasy owners as a hitter's paradise. Regardless of the reason, this week we look at the consensus #1 power hitter coming into the season, the final season of a Boston legend, and a 21 year […]

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 […]

Peter O'Brien (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the more anticipated June call-ups finally happened on Friday. Peter O'Brien is the proud owner of the hardest hit home run in the Statcast era, with a 119 MPH exit velocity shot in Spring Training this season that carried 461 feet. […]

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 […]

Steven Souza Jr. (OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all 12+ team leagues. OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker leagues. EXPERT ANALYSIS: Steven Souza Jr. has been solid this season as he's already posted 10 HR's and three SB's to go with 50 R+RBI and a .256 batting average. Souza has been lucky with a .369 BABIP and I expect his batting […]

Rajai Davis (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Rajai Davis shouldn't be available on waivers in any fantasy league unless stolen bases aren't counted whatsoever. Not only is Davis second in the AL with 13 SB this year, for his career he averages 48 stolen bases over a 162-game season. He has stolen […]

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 […]

Week 10 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Last week’s recommendations worked out pretty well. On the buy side, Joey Votto hit .318/.464/.727 with two homers and three (!) stolen bases. Scott Kazmir had his outing against the Braves cut short by leg cramps and didn’t post great ratios. He still struck out a batter per inning and got a win, though. Moving […]

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 […]

Brad Miller (2B/SS/OF, TAM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Miller might not have gotten off to a particularly killer start with a slash line of .236/.290.421, but at least he has accumulated five HR and four SB for a power/speed figure of 4.4 in 178 AB. The power/speed combo […]

Five Dynasty Sleepers: 2016 MLB Draft

With the MLB draft just days away and the NCAA baseball regionals going on, it's time to look at dynasty draft sleepers. Guys like A.J. Puk of Florida and Kyle Lewis of Mercer are no-brainers, but there are many other draft prospects who could be big time fantasy producers in the future. After all, not every […]

Checking In: Top MLB Prospects from Week 10 and Their Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome back to our weekly column on MLB prospects, where we take a look at some of the top rookies in the minors and how they've been performing recently. This week, we check in on the farm to see how some household names like Tim Anderson, Dilson Herrera, Manuel Margot and Jesse […]

Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: A popular sleeper in fantasy drafts this year, Domingo Santana hasn't quite delivered on that promise. That's partially due to a shoulder injury that hampered him for a while before he finally went on the disabled list. He's healthy now and […]

Chris Owings (2B/SS/OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 13% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: While David Peralta did return on Monday night, it won't impact this Chris Owings’ playing time. Owings has continued to hit as the season has progressed, and he currently has his average all the way up to .285 after another multi-hit […]

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. […]

Jose Ramirez (2B/SS/3B/OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 57% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: When a player is eligible at four positions, it automatically warrants attention, just for the mere practicality; but when Jose Ramirez starts his first 165 AB of the season off with a .315/.384/.461 slash line with five stolen bases, it warrants razor […]

Trayce Thompson (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 20% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: With nine home runs, four stolen bases, and a slash line of .270/.352/.548 in just 126 AB, it is hard to believe that this brother of a "Splash Brother" is making just $513,000 for the Dodgers this season. Trayce Thompson may strike […]

Cameron Maybin (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 54% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Wow. 74 AB into his return from the DL with the Tigers, Cameron Maybin has an eye-opening slash line of .419/.482/.486, one home run, and four stolen bases. The most notable difference in Maybin's performance at the plate is certainly his strikeouts. […]

Melvin Upton Jr. (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Melvin Upton has had a rough time at the plate since signing that big contract with the Braves back in 2013, but he has made great strides in turning his career around. The artist formerly known as BJ has been solid this year in […]