Tony Watson (RP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 58% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: The Pirates are still winning, and Mark Melancon has been in Washington for a couple weeks. That means Tony Watson gets to cash in on all of the late inning, high leverage situations. The 2014 All-Star has a 2.79 ERA and 1.03 […]

Tyler Thornburg (RP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 45% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: With Will Smith and Jeremy Jeffress on new rosters thanks to the Milwaukee Brewers' active trade deadline, Tyler Thornburg has been the new go-to guy for the 9th inning in Milwaukee. Thornburg has a 2.12 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, is allowing a career-low […]

Week 19 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects

Welcome back RotoBaller, to another edition of our rookie roundup. After an awe-inspiring week of offensive prospect call-ups, this week has seen three consensus top pitching prospects promoted. Though some of the bats are a bit lacking, these are some arms who could play a big impact on fantasy teams looking to help themselves out […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (National League)

As the second half progresses, new names keep surfacing for fantasy owners to watch. Contenders are calling up top prospects, looking for an added boost to their lineups. The lesser teams are taking a hard look at any and all options in an effort to build for the future. Below are several players that haven't been fantasy relevant […]

Adam Ottavino (RP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 43 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Ottavino briefly served as the Rockies' closer last season before suffering a UCL tear. Fresh off Tommy John surgery, he's tossed 12 scoreless innings, striking out a batter per. With Carlos Estevez imploding multiple times this month, that was enough […]

Fernando Salas (RP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With Huston Street and Cam Bedrosian both sidelined, the Angels appear to be turning to Fernando Salas for the ninth inning. Salas is not the most productive reliever left in Los Angeles’ bullpen, but he is the most experienced— he saved […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 19 (American League)

As unbelievable as it seems, the fantasy baseball season is entering its final weeks as we enter mid-August. Teams still in contention or those who just manage for the thrill of it aren't in any less need for new players as they were when the season began, and the end of 2016 has plenty of […]

Fernando Rodney (RP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 56% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Fernando Rodney began the season as the Padres’ closer, compiling a 0.31 ERA with 17 saves in as many chances. However, since moving to Miami, he has posted a 5.71 ERA across 17.1 innings, allowing a run in seven of his 18 appearances. […]

Risers and Fallers - Post Trade Deadline Fantasy Outlooks

In the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline earlier this week, plenty of players saw their circumstances change – and with them, their fantasy value. Here are four players whose outlooks for the remainder of the 2016 season changed as a result of recent moves. Editor's Note: RotoBaller offers the best Premium MLB Subscription - only $1.99 […]

Week 18 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects

The trade deadline necessitated a flurry of roster moves around the league. Those included below are just the most important prospect call-ups. Since we have so many names to slog through, I'll be going rapid fire on those who require the least analysis. Without further ado, let's take a look at the recent rookie call-ups, […]

Bullpen Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

With the trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, buyers and sellers have made the moves to thrust their team in their respective directions. While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men that have proven to be closer candidates to target off the waiver wire […]

Tony Watson (SP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: 31 year old Tony Watson was not viewed as a closer-in-waiting, but with the surprise trade of Mark Melancon to Washington, he now takes over the job. Watson was a holds machine, registering 23 through the end of July. He carries a 2.58 ERA and 1.05 […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18 (National League)

The trade deadline is now past and the dust is just starting to settle. Among the league changes, call-ups and new roles for fringe players, the waiver wire outlook is drastically different. Here are some players that haven't been fantasy relevant in the first half, but may have a great deal of upside in the […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18 (American League)

While the August 1st trade deadline has come and gone, the dust isn't about settle as the ramifications of all the moves as just starting to materialize. What the big ticket waiver wire additions players such as new Rangers additions catcher Jonathan Lucroy and reliever Jeremy Jeffress and starting pitcher Francisco Liriano will impact is […]

Brandon Maurer (RP, SDP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: In his first appearance as the new Padres closer, Brandon Maurer allowed a run on two hits but nailed down a save against the Yankees. Since then, he hasn't allowed a run and has only permitted five runners to reach base […]

Edwin Diaz (RP, SEA): Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Edwin Diaz is replacing Steve Cishek as the closer for the Seattle Mariners and should be added in every league that counts saves, regardless of size or format. You can see our full MLB closers & saves depth charts updated here. Diaz has been fantastic since […]

Ken Giles (RP, HOU): Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After blowing a save last night, Will Harris has been demoted as the closer for the Astros. Ken Giles will be taking over, and should be added in all leagues that count saves. You can see our full MLB closers & saves depth charts […]

Brandon Kintzler (RP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 36% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: For those of you depending on Brandon Kintzler for saves, you can breathe a sigh of relief (unintended pun). Fernando Abad is en route to Boston, which means Kintzler's only real competition for saves is gone. He now has the keys to the not-so-pleasant […]

Edwin Diaz (RP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 3% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: The Mariners have a new face flirting with the closer role--strikeout machine Edwin Diaz. The #2 prospect in the Seattle organization has been fantastic this season. He has a 1.80 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, just 2.5 BB/9, and has been absolutely blowing opponents out of the […]

Carlos Estevez (RP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in all leagues Owned in: 48% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Not only has Carlos Estevez managed to keep the Rockies' closer spot (which everyone was surprised he got in the first place) but he has been absolutely thriving in it. In total this season the 23-year old reliever has a 3.76 ERA, 1.15 […]

Cam Bedrosian (RP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 11% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: The Angels are a mess, but at least they realized the mess to its true extent and dealt some pieces at the trade deadline. With Huston Street struggling horribly and Joe Smith being dealt to the Cubs, all eyes should be […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 18

With the non-waiver trade deadline behind us, let's discuss some of the prospects who changed hands in the last week. Rather than covering a couple players in detail, let's touch on all the notable dynasty assets on the move. It was a busy deadline, so feel free to reach out to me on Twitter (@BaseballATeam) […]

Tyler Thornburg (RP, MIL): Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Jeffress was traded to the Rangers, and Will Smith was traded to the Giants today. Tyler Thornburg is now the favorite to be the new closer for the Brewers, and should be added in all leagues that count saves. You can see our full MLB closers & saves […]

Jake Barrett (RP, ARI): Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Clippard was traded to the Yankees this morning, and is expected to act as the setup man Dellin Betances. The closer carousel continues. Jake Barrett is now the new closer for the Diamondbacks, and should be added in all leagues that count saves. You can see our full […]

Kelvin Herrera (RP, KC): Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Wade Davis is heading for an MRI on his arm, which would be the second potential arm injury this month. Uh oh. As of now, the extent of his injury is unknown - but what we do know is that Kelvin Herrera (not Joakim […]

Neftali Feliz, Tony Watson: Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 12% (Feliz) / 20% (Watson) of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It's official, Mark Melancon has been traded to the Washinton Nationals and is expected to replace the struggling Jonathan Papelbon. You can see our full MLB closers & saves depth charts updated here. As of now, we are expecting Neftali Feliz to slide […]

Bullpen Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men that have proven to be closer candidates to target off the waiver wire for Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely a team is to win, the more likely a pitcher will be eligible […]

Week 17 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects

What an unbelievable week for prospect promotions. Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Joey Gallo, David Dahl, Tyler Glasnow! The real question is really, who wasn’t promoted this week? And the crazy thing is that next week could have even more top prospects reach the majors, as big league rosters continue to be shaken up as a result of […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (National League)

The trade deadline is nearly upon us and many names are bound to switch leagues. Taking that into consideration, here are some names that are not expected to become irrelevant in NL-only formats the following week. Of course, I say that and half of them will probably wind up on the Red Sox by Sunday afternoon. […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17 (American League)

As the August 1st trade deadline approaches, the internet has been abuzz with all the rumors and whispers regarding which players could be on the move. These moves are particularly of interest to single-league owners, where trades potentially bring in new players to the waiver wire. Trades also create new opportunities for different players to […]