Leonys Martin (OF, SEA) - Wavier Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Leonys Martin was on fire before his hamstring injury as he stormed out of the gates to the tune of a 22 runs scored, nine home runs, 20 RBI, and eight stolen bases in just 167 plate appearances across 44 games. Currently on the DL […]

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 […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 10 (American League)

There's no denying the draw of a major star in fantasy baseball. The top players in the AL--guys like Mike Trout, Chris Sale and Jose Altuve--make up the back bone of the great fantasy teams. Most every successful team needs at least one. With July inching closer every day, the ability to make up significant […]

Five Dynasty Standouts: 2016 MLB Draft

It is always very exciting for me as a baseball fan and prospect analyst to see the MLB Draft coming back around. Though I understand that many believe it lacks the excitement of the NFL, NBA, or even NHL draft because most players taken won’t reach the professional league for several years, I still believe […]

Hyun Soo Kim (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 4% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Hyun Soo Kim has only been given a handful of chances by the Baltimore Orioles this year. Thus far, he has delivered in those sparse opportunities, as evidenced by a .377/.449/.493 line in 69 AB. The power hasn't quite shown up […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 30% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jose Ramirez began the season among the Brock Holts of the world, as a marginally-effective hitter who holds inherent value due to his positional eligibility. Now, through the first two months of the season, Ramirez has been a consistent producer in […]

Adam Duvall (OF, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Over the past few weeks, no slugger has been seeing the ball better than Adam Duvall. One of the few bright spots on the Reds roster these days, Duvall is sporting a .268/.293/.786 line with nine long balls and 19 RBI […]

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 Pickups: Outfield

We are officially two months into the season and some bizarre stars are popping up around the league. Mookie Betts is suddenly the hottest outfielder in all of baseball while guys like Prince Fielder and Justin Upton can hardly warrant owning anymore. At this point in the season, trends start to become something more. It's […]

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 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Any player with four position eligibility has the attention of many fantasy owners right away. With a fresh every day opportunity to play for the Cleveland Indians and regular production within the lineup, Jose Ramirez may be blossoming into a true fantasy contributor. Ramirez […]

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 […]

Evan Gattis (HOU, OF/C) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Astros have been playing Evan Gattis as a backstop more lately. If he gains catcher eligibility, his value skyrockets. In some leagues he has already gained the catcher eligibility, in which case scoop him up. Despite the Astros' struggles this year, […]

Danny Valencia (OAK, 3B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I keep waiting for this guy to come down to earth. However, it looks like Danny Valencia is going to keep being a productive player for the Athletics. Since May 28th, Valencia has three three-hit games. He has two homers and four RBI […]

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 […]

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. […]

Nomar Mazara (OF, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 31% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Considering how often Nomar Mazara's name is mentioned in the national baseball media, it's surprising that the rookie is not more widely owned. Last week, he launched a monster, 491-foot moonshot, the farthest-hit ball all year. That alone should have catalyzed […]

Rajai Davis (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: For the most part, Rajai Davis is doing what he's always done. He's stolen 11 bases, good for fifth in the league, and his .243/.320/.408 slash line is all in order with his career norms. That alone should warrant owning in […]

Jorge Soler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 50% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After years of tearing through the Cubs’ farm system, Jorge Soler seems to be getting worse as his time in the Majors drags on. Expectations were high for the Cuban outfielder after posting a .340/.432/.700 line between Double-A and Triple-A in […]

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 Waiver Wire Pickups: Outfield

Here we stand, nearly a third of the way through the 2016 season and things are getting serious. The true contenders are beginning to separate from the pretenders in both fantasy and reality. Hot April starts are regressing to career norms. At this time of year, waiver wires are usually scarce. Most players who will […]

Carlos Beltran (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 60% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Carlos Beltran is just a year shy of his 40th birthday, but you wouldn't know it by watching him on the field. Beltran is displaying the same kind of power he had in his pre-Yankees days, with 12 HR and 31 RBI already in 49 […]

Brandon Drury (3B/OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In Arizona, if you can hit, you'll stay on the field. Brandon Drury is a fine example of that. He has played four different positions this year, seemingly a new one each night. His eligibility at both infield and outfield is useful, but he […]

Melvin Upton (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 33% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Hopefully two months has been long enough to shake off the stigma that Melvin Upton's name has carried for the last couple of years, whether he deserved it or not. So far this season Melvin Upton has a .258 BA, .322 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 13% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chris Owings has been excellent at the plate in 2016, since converting to an outfielder after A.J. Pollock's injury. He's currently slashing .292/.337/.441 and has been a stable presence in an extremely volatile Arizona lineup. He's going to continue to get at-bats by […]

Adam Duvall (OF, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 42 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Duvall's ownership rate has doubled in the last 48 hours, and with good reason. Over the past month, he leads all hitters with 11 homers. He's been one of the few brights spots for the Reds so far, batting .271/.305/.606 […]