Dodgers Close To Deal With Marlins For Latos, Morse: One Source Says Deal Might Not Happen

The Miami Marlins are closing in a deal where they would send Mat Latos and Michael Morse to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPN.com. The Miami Herald reported that the deal “could be falling apart.” The deal hasn’t become official just yet. The original offered deal was that the Dodgers would send three minor […]

Michael Conforto (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It took quite some time for the New York Mets to put ailing OF Michael Cuddyer on the shelf. But they didn't wait long at all to add another Michael to their roster to help bolster their hitting which has slumped […]

Royals Acquire Ben Zobrist For Two Minor Leaguers

The Kansas City Royals acquired utility player Ben Zobrist and cash considerations from the Oakland A’s in exchange for pitchers Aaron Brooks and Sean Manaea, according to ESPN.com. The Royals are 60-38 and hold an eight game lead for first place in the AL Central. They are well on their way to the playoffs but […]

David Murphy To Angels: Indians Receive SS Prospect Eric Stamets

The Anaheim Angels are close to acquiring David Murphy from the Cleveland Indians, according to The Los Angeles Times. The Indians will receive shortstop prospect Eric Stamets, according to CBS Sports. The deal proves that Cleveland, 15 games out of first place in the AL Central, has thrown in the towel on 2015. Murphy, 33, […]

Carlos Gonzalez On The Trade Block: OF Red-Hot Right Now

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is now on the trading block after the Troy Tulowitzki trade on Monday. Gonzalez, 29, only has two more years on his contract worth $37 million. The Rockies' asking price could be high for the outfielder who is in the prime of his career despite battling some injuries. CarGo wouldn't be a […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 17)

As many of you know by now, I am a die-hard Reds fan. So when Johnny Cueto was traded to the Kansas City Royals, I was sad to see him leave, but was glad to see the Reds front office actually make a trade. A lot of Reds fans have complained about the return for […]

Orioles and Padres Closing In On Deal Involving Justin Upton

The Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres are close to a trade that would see the Padres sending outfielder Justin Upton to Baltimore, according to ESPN.com. There’s a possibility that Tyson Ross and Andrew Cashner could be included in the trade. Upton made his third All-Star team this season during his first season in San […]

Ben Zobrist: Royals Front-Runners For A's Utility Player?

Ben Zobrist has yet to be traded out of Oakland but the shortstop could be heading to the Kansas City Royals, according to The Kansas City Star. The AL Central leading Royals will be involved in the trade talks for Zobrist “until the end,” according to the report. Since the 34-year-old can play just about […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Additions: (Danks, Dyson, Tucker, Suarez, Realmuto, Venable, Upton Jr., Conger)

Welcome to the Deep/Very Deep waiver wire additions for Week 17. This is the first week that players from both the AL and the NL will be featured. This week, eight players with a Fleaflicker ownership under 10% will be discussed, and if you are a fantasy baseball manager in a deep league in need […]

Jay Bruce Heading To Mets? Wheeler Might Head To Cincy

The New York Mets have shown interest in acquiring Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce, according to Fox Sports. Bruce, 28, is one of a few names the Mets are reportedly looking to land before the MLB Trade Deadline on July 31. Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, Oakland A’s utility man Ben Zobrist and A’s reliever Tyler […]

Randal Grichuk (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: According to StatCast, Grichuk’s exit velocity (the average speed of the ball off his bat) is second in all of baseball, behind some guy named Giancarlo Stanton. Put another way, this kid hits the crap out of the ball. The former first-round pick has […]

Nori Aoki (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Aoki will be returning from his leg injury on Monday. Before suffering the small fibula fracture, he was having an excellent first season in the Bay Area with a .317/.383/.386 slash line. With just three homers over his last 750 at-bats, Aoki won’t help you […]

Dexter Fowler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Fowler slumped badly after an excellent start to the season. He’s still managed to accrue enough counting stats to be relevant in many leagues with eight homers, 15 steals, and 58 runs scored. That .239 batting average isn’t doing owners any favors, but there’s […]

Delino DeShields (2B / OF, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 1o+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: DeShields has been thriving at the top of the capable Rangers lineup in recent weeks, hitting .333 with over his last 15 games. He’s also swiped three bags over that time span, bringing him to 16 on the season. He should continue to score […]

Kelly Johnson (1B / 3B / OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With a new ball club, it’s unclear exactly how the Mets plan to deploy Johnon. He’s done what he can to prove he shouldn’t be relegated to the bench, though. With a .925 OPS this month, he’s raised his season line to .275/.321/.451. Johnson […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups: Conforto, Nola, Schwarber

It's that time of year when teams think about testing their prospects in the majors. Part of this comes with the trade deadline. The other component is bolstering a playoff push, or simply making the game a little more interesting for fans of lousy teams. This is a game changing time in the season for […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 17

With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror and the trade deadline looming, many fantasy owners will be turning over every rock in search of players who can help them get back in the hunt or put a championship on ice. Those of you who need help in the outfield are in luck, as these […]

Mets Acquire Johnson, Uribe From Braves For Two Minor Leaguers

The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves have swapped Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson to the Mets in exchange for two minor leaguers, according to CBS Sports. This is a move made to dramatically improve the offense of the Mets that is one of the worst in MLB. Johnson performed well in his Mets debut earlier this […]

Aaron Hicks (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: While Byron Buxton and Torii Hunter have grabbed the headlines during Minnesota's surprisingly resurgent season, it is Aaron Hicks who has been stealing the show lately (not in attention though, just look at his ownership). Hicks has just 155 AB in […]

Michael Conforto (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The 22-year-old Conforto was just called up from Double-A, and he’d only been there since May. So expectations probably should be on the modest side. On the other hand, he was the 10th overall pick in last year’s draft and hit .312/.396/.503 in that […]

Cut List (Week 16): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On In Fantasy Baseball

The RotoBaller Cut List has been helping fantasy managers make tough decisions all season. Using projections, advanced statistical analysis and potential trade analysis, we are able to make tough fantasy baseball management decisions look easy. Over the last seven days core bats on the Boston Red Sox Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, Brock Holt and […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/24/15

Holy pitching, Batman! As DFS analysts and players, it’s always interesting to find a slate that gives too few or too many viable options. In Friday, July 24th’s case, the options are plentiful. On a day like today, you have to weigh a few variables when selecting your go-to guy, especially because we only get […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 7/23/15

Today, Thursday July 23rd, includes 11 games and some excellent pitching throughout the league. I constructed this article a bit differently to address the match ups and best pitching options. Remember the potential that each player has given their circumstances. I find it is best to disregard the price at first and create your ideal […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/23/15

Well, it’s the second half of the season, and I’ve officially moved on from my “I want to cash” ways. Screw getting three times what I put in, I want to win some triple digit cash payouts! I’m still working on how exactly I should go about doing that, but I think a lot of […]

Stephen Piscotty Goes 1-For-4 In MLB Debut

Stephen Piscotty went 1-for-4 with a run scored during his MLB debut on Tuesday as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago White Sox. Piscotty, 24, delivered his lone hit in the fourth inning before being driven in by a grand slam from Matt Holiday. He batted ninth and started in left field. The rookie admitted […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 16

This wait before the deadline is killing me. As a Reds fan, I am waiting for them to begin the fire sale and see what kind of prospects they can get for players like Johnny Cueto, Mike Leake, Jay Bruce, Marlon Byrd, and maybe Aroldis Chapman. I will also be eager to see some of […]

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 […]

Stephen Piscotty (1B / OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Earlier in the week, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that they will be calling up top prospect Stephen Piscotty for today's game. As of now it's not fully clear where he will play, or how much he will be playing, but he is certainly an intriguing […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 16)

This next month is going to tell a lot about the future of Kyle Schwarber. With Miguel Montero injured, Schwarber will be tasked with catching (not all the time however). This is his opportunity to prove to Cubs management that he can catch at the MLB level. His defensive skills will not be great, but if they […]

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 […]