MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/19/16

We've got a real gem of a schedule today, with a wide range of possibilities at pitcher and a wealth of lineup options thanks to 15 games. Milwaukee at Minnesota is the lone day game of the slate, so get your lineups locked and loaded early if you have your eyes set on any Brewers […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 3)

How about the surprise performances from these rookies? Trevor Story and Corey Seager should be less surprising than most (though I’m sure Story surprised a lot of people by just how much he mashed early), but other guys like Jeremy Hazelbaker and Tyler White have proven to be very productive rookies for both their major […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/18/16

Welcome to Week 3 of baseball! Not to toot my own horn in this segment but I took down my first tourney of the young season yesterday and am en fuego. That means listen closely but try not to join my tourneys! Who am I liking today? Do I pay up for pitching or stack […]

Wil Myers (1B, OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Wil Myers has been plagued by an inability to play a full season so far in his young career. The hype for Myers began to build in 2013 when he hit 13 home runs and batted .293 in 88 games with the […]

Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 3

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 […]

Risers and Fallers - Week 2: Story, White, Sano, Fielder and more

Now that we are two weeks and counting into the season, it's a good time to take a look at some of the early surprises and disappointments around baseball. These are our early season Risers and Fallers. Editor’s Note: to read about waiver wire options, be sure to check out our famous waiver wire pickups […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Jeanmar Gomez, Randal Grichuk and Robinson Cano

It takes a little while for the advanced stats to have any significance at all, so we're continuing to look at guys with unexpected roles and analysis of 2015 data. This week, we have a closer that came out of nowhere, a struggling St. Louis slugger, and a perennial All-Star enjoying an early season resurgence. […]

Jorge Soler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 60% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: One of the biggest injuries this young season occurred when Kyle Schwarber tore two ligaments in his left knee. The door is wide open for Soler to reclaim the job that was supposed to be his in 2015. Management and Cubs fans would love nothing […]

AL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Two: Hardy, Buchholz, Jepsen and More

As week two comes to a close, fantasy owners are going through the first motions of roster decisions. In most mixed leagues, the talent floor between free agents and the bottom of a team's roster are fairly close, allowing for less agonizing over dropping slumping players. For AL-only owners, that is not the case as […]

Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With a mix of speed, arm-strength, range, and above-average power, a ton of hype swirled around the arrival of Byron Buxton. The ceiling was certainly high with expectations similar to those of Kris Bryant and Carlos Correa upon their introduction to the Show. But […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: A journeyman with severe platoon splits and apparent character issues, Danny Valencia was of little interest to fantasy owners until last year. He posted an .854 OPS, 18 homers and 125 R+RBI in only 378 plate appearances with the Blue Jays and Athletics. […]

Wil Myers (1B/OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 65% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It wasn’t long ago – 2013, to be precise – that Wil Myers was considered one of the game’s up-and-comers. As a rookie that year, he totaled 13 homers and 103 R+RBI in just over half a season. Unfortunately, he’s struggled to stay […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds: Week 2

Less than two weeks into the regular season, fantasy owners are already champing at the bit for hitters with some reliable upside. If you're still looking for a fantasy relevant middle infielder, well, join the club. Fortunately, there is a wealth of Major League outfielders to create some intriguing waiver wire situations for the sport's […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/14/16

There are twelve games on the schedule, which is quite a bit for a Thursday. You may be able to find some day games available for your workday pleasure, but this post will just concentrate on the five games that start at 7:05 EDT or later. Looking at the lines made available for the night games, […]

Chris Coghlan (2B / OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Coghlan is getting a ton of at-bats. Unfortunately, he hasn't been doing much with them. His strikeout rate at this point of the season is 30.0%, much higher than his career rate of 17.6%. However, he did keep his strikeout rate low with […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 4/14/16

Choosing pitchers will be tough on this slate. The good ones are pinned up against one another, and the bad ones are, well, bad. Still, that makes DFS all the more fun, right? We have a Coors game and plenty of different slates with games going on all day. Let's win some money! In this […]

Jeremy Hazelbaker (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Pick Up in 12+ Team and NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Flea Flicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Hazelbaker has sure been the fantasy darling during this first helping of games in 2016. In the first eight games of both this season and his Major League career, he is hitting an absurd .500 with all […]

MLB Prospects and Call-Ups: Checking In On The Rookies (Week 2)

It has not taken long for several rookies to make a name for themselves early in this season. Obviously, there is no bigger story on the season than Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies.  Tyler White of the Houston Astros has really flown under the radar, but he has been a major force for Houston […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/13/16

Welcome back to another full day of Daily Fantasy Baseball. We have a full slate today with tourneys starting at 1:10 ET. The majority of pitching options on the docket aren't No.1 ace material, which should lead to a fun day of offense. It's officially MLB season, and with that comes all sorts of fantasy […]

Austin Jackson (OF, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Austin Jackson has picked up a hit in all but one game this season, although he only has six hits in 22 at-bats. He has scored four runs, driven in three runs, and stolen a base, but Jackson will definitely need to produce more […]

NL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Two: Hazelbaker, Smith, Stripling and more

The first week hype is over and fantasy managers have finally had a chance to evaluate their talent over a small sample size. Single leagues create the unique challenge of limiting waiver options available throughout the season. That's why if you don't pick up every single one of these players right now, they will be gone before […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Hot Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 2 Of Fantasy Baseball

Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Strategy RotoBaller is very excited about the start of year two on very own radio station. You can now find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Also stay tuned for more shows being added as the season goes on. Every Tuesday night at 9:30 PM […]

Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 37% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Santana has been leading off for the Brew Crew this season because he showed strong OBP skills in the minor leagues. Those skills have also been flashed at the major league level. While there are still large concerns with Domingo's ability to make consistent contact, his ability […]

Angel Pagan (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Pagan is again healthy and can usually be found hitting at or near the top of the order for the San Francisco Giants. Although Pagan's skills have diminished with age (he is approaching 35) he still has some value because of his […]

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 20% of Leagues It is no secret I am a HUGE fan of this former Rule 5 pick of the Philadelphia Phillies, and he continues to pay dividends to how much of a great player he truly is. Last season he had some rough patches but […]

Overrated, Underrated: Week Two

Prior to the season's commencement, I offered up a pair of players who could have been selected later in drafts as cheaper, yet comparable, alternatives to more highly-touted players. To continue the same train of thought, I will provide, on a weekly basis, underrated alternatives to overrated players. Aside from the first week of baseball […]

Michael Saunders (OF, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Saunders has always had the ability to be a five tool player but it sure helps to regain your form by getting out of Seattle and being amongst the murderer's row of talent known as the Toronto Blue Jays. Saunders can slot in the bottom third […]

Brock Holt (1B / 2B / 3B / SS / OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The swiss army knife of baseball finally has an everyday gig for the Boston Red Sox. If you drafted him late or stashed him as a low end fantasy player it is about to pay huge dividends for you. Boston has had enough of Rusney Castillo's inconsistency […]

Joey Rickard (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After spending four years in the minor leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays hitting .280 with a .390 OBP and a .790 OPS, Joey Rickard is now bouncing back and forth between hitting 9th and 1st for Baltimore. Rickard has never been much of a power […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Joining his sixth team in the past five years, Danny Valencia is hoping to make a more permanent home in Oakland. Valencia showed great promise his first two years in Minnesota, but has bounced around since then and has had a hard […]