DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 5/15/15

My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try and identify MLB players who will outperform their expectations today, based on their matchups and DraftKings prices. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be value pick sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the […]

Rubby De La Rosa (SP, ARZ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues. OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The talent and the arsenal have always been there for Rubby De La Rosa and the warm fresh air of Phoenix seems to have brought out all of the best he has to offer. De La Rosa has compiled a 4.50 ERA to […]

David Phelps (SP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep and NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Every team has to have pitchers that simply eat innings and deliver quality starts. These players do not have to be flashy or dominant they just have to get the job done. Enter David Phelps as the Miami Marlin innings […]

Carlos Frias (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep and NL-Only leagues. OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been decimated by injuries this year. First Hyun-Jin Ryu went down with a shoulder injury and then Brandon McCarthy became the latest victim to Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers searched high and wide […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 6 (Part2)

Usually in the later parts of the MLB season, the future starting pitcher of several days in advance for most teams is listed as TBD. To Be Determined, to be exact. This is due to several variables, but mostly due to injuries and/or minor leaguers being called to the majors so that coaches can scout […]

Champs or Chumps: Will Hanley, Bartolo, and Vogt Maintain Their Hot Starts?

It seems like the season has just started, but in many ways we are well into it at this point. It is becoming increasingly necessary to focus on this year's production, leaving 2014 in the rear view mirror. This week we look at a Boston "outfielder", a Mets pitcher that might make more sense for […]

Red Sox Place Masterson On DL With 'Arm Fatigure'

Justin Masterson has been placed on the 15-day DL with what Boston Red Sox manager, John Farrell, said was “arm fatigue,” according to the Boston Globe. It has been a poor 2015 for the 30-year-old, who has a 6.37 ERA in 7 starts. Masterson couldn’t get out of the third inning during his start on Tuesday, allowing […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Week 6 Waiver Wire and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

Waiver Wire 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 (follow him on twitter) will be […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/13/15

Another full slate of games today to choose from. You all know the drill; we provide you with some sleepers and must plays, you win some coin. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can […]

Mike Minor To Have Shoulder Surgery: Likely Out For Year

Mike Minor will have surgery on his pitching shoulder and will miss the rest of the 2015 season, according to Scout.com. The Atlanta Braves’ left-hander’s season never started because he was dealing with shoulder issues in the middle of spring training.  The surgery for Minor is unknown but likely that he won’t make a single […]

Chris Heston Strikes Out 10 In CG Victory

Chris Heston has a big bounce-back start Tuesday for the San Francisco Giants as he struck out 10 en route to a complete-game victory. After allowing five runs in his last start, Heston (3-3) lowered his 3.38 ERA to 2.91 after the best start of his career. The right-hander was absolutely dominant over a first-place […]

Noah Syndergaard K's Six in Debut

Noah Syndergaard’s first major league start is complete. He got through 5.1 innings, giving up three runs on six hits, striking out six and walking four. He ended up taking the loss, as the Mets lost to the Cubs 6-1. Syndergaard threw 103 pitches, 56 for strikes. "Thor" had started off great. He struck out Dexter Fowler […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 5

I have been very neutral in both of the Bryce Harper debates that have gone on between this season and last season. Last season, people were saying that he was overrated and will never be a great hitter. I knew that was too harsh on him considering his youth and still blossoming career (he is younger […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Morrison, Rosario, Hardy, Hamilton, Gibson)

Hey RotoBallers. Welcome to my Week 6 rundown of valuable waiver wire options for AL-Only fantasy baseball leagues. It’s always a challenge to stay ahead of the curve in deeper fantasy formats, so it is important to know which players are performing well now and which will play well all season long. Whether your team is […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/12/15

RotoBaller is hosting a special MLB DFS Q&A today at 6pm. Scroll to the bottom of the post to find the chatroom and ask your question or click the link above. We have a full slate of games Tuesday, May 12th, but not a single one will be played in daylight. The part of me […]

Roto Never Sleeps: Week 5 MLB Recap Featuring Pineda, Hosmer, Pederson, Swihart, Kipnis and More

Time to recap our fifth week of major league baseball! Don’t look now folks, but we’re about 20% of the way through the season.   MLB & Fantasy Baseball Week 5 Player Recap Michael Pineda (SP, NYY) – Pineda should now be entrenched on everyone’s radar as a top 10 talent. He had a week […]

DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 5/12/15

RotoBaller is hosting a special MLB DFS Q&A today at 6pm. Scroll to the bottom of the post to find the chatroom and ask your question or click the link above. Offenses to Target for DraftKings Stacking Boston Red Sox RHB vs Drew Pomeranz The young Athletics pitcher is clearly struggling at this point in […]

Video: Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6

  Every Sunday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and MLB /NBA writer and contributor Sam Nedimyer break down the top 10 waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week of the fantasy baseball season. Be sure to download our free waiver wire app in the iTunes store, read our daily updating waiver wire list and check out […]

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

It finally happened. Noah Syndergaard was called up to the Majors. Mets’ right-hander Dillon Gee was placed on the DL with groin issues and the Mets decided to give his spot in the rotation to Noah Syndergaard. It isn’t very surprising. Steve Matz has looked impressive, but he doesn’t have the same level of upside. […]

Archie Bradley (Face) Return To Hill For D-Back Saturday

Archie Bradley is targeting a May 16 return to the mound for the Arizona Dbacks as he recovers from taking a come-backer to the face, according to MLB.com. On April 28, the 22-year-old rookie suffered the injury after a pitch to Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez was hit right back at him, clocking in at 115 mph, according to […]

J.A. Happ (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting / Add in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: So your offense is chugging along just fine, but your pitchers have underperformed your expectations thus far. You don't want to lose your league because of that, so you head to waivers to see what might be available. What's available? J.A. Happ, currently owned in 57% of […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/11/15

Just a 10 game slate for May 11th, but with no day games scheduled there’s plenty of options for your FanDuel lineup. The pitching options – save for a really expensive Zack Greinke ($10,300) – are underwhelming to say the least. It’s not so much that the caliber of pitchers today are poor, it’s just […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 6 (Part 1)

Here come the Nationals. After starting the season 7-13 and yielding an offense that was, well it was awful, Washington has won 10 of their last 12 and have scored 72 runs during that time. Bryce Harper is really seeing the ball well, Max Scherzer is pitching like a man possessed, and the shaky bullpen […]

Week 6 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 6, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. For those who aren't aware, our in-house tool […]

Noah Syndergaard (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues Owned In: 12% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It took unfortunate injuries to Mets starters Zack Wheeler and Dillon Gee, but the club has promoted top prospect Noah Syndergaard to fill out the starting rotation. Syndergaard has been stellar this season for Triple-A Las Vegas, going 3-0 with a 1.82 ERA, […]

Alex Colome (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Colome has been gradually working his way back into the rotation, recording consecutive scoreless outings going five innings a piece. He has yet to eclipse 80 pitches in an outing but he’s also yet to yield a walk with ten strikeouts. The results […]

Wily Peralta (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Peralta scared off most owners with his inconsistent start to 2015 and saw his ownership rate drop into the 20s. After three consecutive quality starts, I think it’s time owners give him a second chance. Peralta was fantastic his last time […]

Tim Lincecum (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been difficult to trust the former ace since Tiny Tim lost the velocity on his fastball in 2012, with his best ERA being 4.37 since then. He somewhat lost his identity as a pitcher and was even relegated to […]

Noah Syndergaard (NYM, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The Mets made it official on Friday that Syndergaard will make his debut on Tuesday at Chicago, replacing the injured Dillon Gee in the rotation. Syndergaard was a universal top-10 prospect going into 2015 and has done nothing to dissuade those rankings, compiling a […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitchers for Week Six

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you'd like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a […]