MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 7/4/2015

While we didn't get a chance to see what the good ole Mariners will do in save situations, there are still a few stories of note from the past week. Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options for closers and relief pitchers, be sure to check out our MLB Closer Depth Charts and our […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league.   Bryan […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Dynasty Leagues, Waiver Wire Pickups & Trade Advice

Dynasty Leagues and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most […]

J.J. Hoover (RP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a few years of ups and downs, J.J. Hoover seems to have really found his rhythm. So far this season Hoover has a 5-0 record, one save, six holds, a 1.53 ERA, a 2.97 FIP, a 0.991 WHIP, and a fantastic […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/30/2015

We have a strange situation brewing in Seattle, a hot streak by Ramos in Miami, and the Jays show their hand. Here are some story lines to monitor this week. If you are looking to add some saves off the waiver wire, now is a great time to go after some newly appointed closers who are […]

Cut List: Players to Consider Cutting Bait On (Week 12)

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Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Editor’s Note: […]

Giants Place Affeldt (Shoulder) On DL

The San Francisco Giants placed LHP Jeremy Affeldt on the 15-day DL with a left shoulder strain, according to CBSSports.com. Affeldt couldn’t record an out during Thursday’s appearance against the San Diego Padres. He might have been pitching hurt because in less than 24 hours later, the Giants placed him on the DL with the […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/26/15

As we get closer to All-Star break I'm hoping for some trades revolving closers to shake things up a bit. There are still some contending teams like the Jays and Diamondbacks in the market for a stable closer. It's likely a move will happen in the near future, so be sure to stay tuned for […]

Roberto Osuna (RP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 4% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Relief pitchers in fantasy baseball are often labeled "dime-a-dozen" as they tend to change hands on a moment's notice. In the case of Roberto Osuna of the Toronto Jays, it has been long overdue that this talented flame-thrower finally gets his opportunity […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Minor League Prospects, Waiver Wire Pickups & Trade Advice

Evaluating Prospects and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most relevant […]

MLB Suspends Chris Perez 50 Games For Second Failed Drug Test

Chris Perez has been suspended 50 games following a second positive test for drug abuse, according to MLB.com. The free agent pitcher won’t likely receive any offers to join an MLB team. Perez, 29, was a former all-star closer with the Cleveland Indians who was with the Milwaukee Brewers to start the 2015 season. MLB […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/22/15

A couple of newly appointed closers in Carson Smith and Brad Ziegler are on great runs, while the Jays are in desperate need of consistency in their bullpen. Some teams have begun to fall out of the playoff hunt, and we may see some closers change teams before the All-Star break as contending teams jockey for position. Editor’s Note: to […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition (Wisler, Gray, Matz, Siegrist)

A flock of demotions and injuries - both of the serious and nagging variety - have given a clear path to the starting rotation to a lot of studly young pitchers in the National League this season. Plucking one of the aforementioned studs can give you a serious leg up in the competition for the […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Here are […]

The Cut List (Week 11): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On

I often wonder why so many fantasy baseball addicts turn to the Rotoballer Cut List for advice. Is it the cutting edge opinion? The depth of research? Or is it that the Cut List exists at the intersections of pragmatic thought, advanced statistical theory and sophisticated fantasy baseball wisdom? Whichever your reason, welcome back.  This […]

Roto Never Sleeps: Week 10 Fantasy Baseball Recap Featuring Pence, Scherzer, Hamilton, Felix, and More

Here's your breakdown and around-the-league roundup from the past week... MLB & Fantasy Baseball Week 11 Player Recap Hunter Pence (SF – OF) hit the disabled list this week, frustrating weekly fantasy owners in the worst way possible after saying that a return on Tuesday was likely. Pence is finding himself on the DL for […]

Rafael Soriano (RP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Most Leagues Ownership: 9% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Veteran reliever Rafael Soriano signed a minor league deal with the Cubs and is expected to be brought up to the big leagues in the near future. While there is not an exact date yet, he is certainly a player on whom to keep an […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/14/15

A couple of major injuries have shaped this weeks closer news, while most of the elite ninth-inning arms just keep on dominating. Veteran closer Rafael Soriano has been signed and could add some value off the waiver wire in the near future. Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options for pitchers, be sure to […]

Carson Smith (RP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Smith has been a recommended grab for weeks, but now that Fernando Rodney has been at least temporarily removed from the closer’s role to work on his mechanics, Smith becomes a must add for all owners looking for saves. His second save of […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. If you […]

Jake McGee (RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and AL-Only Leagues Ownership: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With Brad Boxberger taking a few days to rest his ailing forearm earlier in the week, Jake McGee may have found the opportunity he needed to reclaim the Rays’ closer role he held in 2014.  McGee locked down his first save of […]

Joe Smith (RP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves+Holds Leagues. OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: So many teams in MLB would kill for a solid closer, and a guy like Joe Smith is stuck behind Huston Street in Los Angeles. The good news is, Joe Smith not being a closer means he will accumulate holds for […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/12

One of the this season's best closers hit the disabled list this past week, crippling the saves output for many fantasy teams. Hopefully Andrew Miller's fantasy owners were able to snag Dellin Betances as a handcuff option earlier in the season. For those not so lucky, there are still other free agent options remaining on […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire, Buy Low & Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

Buy Low Candidates and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most […]

Yankees Place Closer Andrew Miller On DL (Forearm)

The New York Yankees have placed their closer, Andrew Miller, on the 15-day DL with a strained left forearm. The 30-year-old left-hander is second the A.L. with saves (17). Miller told the Yanks that he has been feeling the pain for some time now and an MRI revealed the slight strain in the flexor mass […]

A's Defeat Rangers On Walk-Off Fielder's Choice

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers thanks to a walk-off fielder’s choice on Wednesday. The Athletics (24-37) scored two in the eighth inning and won the game in the bottom of the ninth thanks to Josh Reddick beating out what could have been a double-play to put the game into extras. Keone Kela came […]

John Axford (RP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 62% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: John Axford has been an incredible story for the baseball world in 2015. After three consecutive years of struggles, Axford finally found a home in Colorado and has run away with the closers’ role. Axford has 11 saves already on the year, matching his total […]

Cubs Sign Rafael Soriano to Minor League Contract

More than two months into the season, reliever Rafael Soriano has found a home. Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs announced they have signed the 35 year old right-hander for the rest of the 2015 season. The deal is worth $4.1 million in base salary, with incentives possibly earning him up to another $4 million. The signing […]

Kimbrel Becomes Fastest Player To 200 Saves

History in the Making Craig Kimbrel joined the 200-save club Monday as he closed the door on his former team, the Atlanta Braves and gave the San Diego Padres the victory. The former Braves closer mowed down his former team in 1-2-3 fashion as San Diego won 5-3 in 11 innings. Matt Kemp got the […]