Adrian Beltre Out Two Weeks, At Least

Adrian Beltre will miss at least two weeks after spraining his thumb in Sunday’s game against the Red Sox, according to FOX Sports. The injury occurred when the Texas Rangers’ third basemen was attempting to break up a double play at second base. Beltre jammed his thumb, which caused the injury and his immediate departure […]

Casey McGehee Accepts Demotion To Triple-A

Casey McGehee has accepted being sent down to Triple-A Sacramento by the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The defending World Series champions designated McGehee, 32, for assignment on Sunday. The third basemen had the option to become a free agent, but he would have been forfeiting what's left of his $4.8 million salary for 2015. […]

Deal 'Done' B/T Braves-Dodgers For Uribe And Callaspo

A deal is reportedly “done” between the Atlanta Braves and L.A. Dodgers that would involve Juan Uribe and Alberto Callaspo, according to FOX Sports. According to the report, the trade is only pending approval by the commissioner’s office.  This happened hours after a report said that Callaspo had rejected the trade, but now it is […]

Maikel Franco (3B, PHI) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Let the youth movement in the City of Brotherly Love begin! Maikel Franco is the first of a laundry list of talented players within the Philadelphia Phillies organization to make it to the show in 2015. What is there to like about Mr. […]

Phillies Recall Maikel Franco From Triple-A: 3B Starter

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled Maikel Franco from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will give him a chance to be the everyday third basemen from now on. Cody Asche was sent down to make room for Franco. As the Phillies continue to go through a rebuilding process, they will give the young guys a shot. The 22-year-old […]

Anthony Rendon Shut Down Again After MRI

Anthony Rendon will be shut down once again as an MRI revealed a left oblique strain. The all-star caliber third baseman for the Washington Nationals was on his way back until he suffered a new injury to go with his laboring knee injury that has not allowed him to play a game this season, according […]

Alex Rodriguez (3B, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There are a few truths that Alex Rodriguez will always be tied to. One of them is that A-Rod fits the term "professional hitter". The 3-time MVP winner is now approaching 40 and amidst all the scandal and controversy, A-Rod is out to […]

Kris Bryant Called Up, Joins Cubs Friday

The Chicago Cubs called up top MLB prospect Kris Bryant from the minors on Friday, according to an ESPN Chicago report. In 14 spring training games over 40 at bats, the 23-year-old nailed nine homers, 15 RBI, 17 hits and four walks. Cubbie fans didn't like knowing that Bryant's amazing spring wasn't going to be good […]

David Wright Lands On 15-Day DL, Campbell Called Up

The New York Mets placed David Wright on the 15-day DL after suffering a hamstring injury Tuesday night against the Phillies. After stealing a base, the Mets captain and longtime third basemen tweaked his hamstring. Wright tried to fight it out, but after one pitch to the next batter, he took himself out of the […]

Jake Lamb (3B, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All Keeper Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks decided to play musical chairs this offseason and during spring training as to who would get the everyday at-bats. Jake Lamb was initially on the outside looking in, but has now emerged as a fantasy-relevant player in a short amount of time. […]

Cuban Defectors That Will Have Most Fantasy Impact In 2015

Cuba lost some of its top players as they signed blockbuster deals to come over and play in the MLB. Each team hopes their guy follows in the footsteps of last year’s Cuban defector Jose Abreu, who hit 36 home runs, 107 RBI and a .317 batting average, winning the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2014. There […]

Jacob Lamb (3B, ARI) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as MI in late rounds ANALYSIS: Let me preface the points of my article with this - make no mistake, Jacob Lamb is a DEEP sleeper. So deep that at this point, he may only be worth a look in National League only formats, and even in those, he may not have any […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Third Basemen (3B) For 2015

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]

Marcus Semien: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Middle Infield Sleeper

With 85 games under his MLB belt and still just 24 years old, newly acquired right-handed-hitting Marcus Semien could provide a lot of value to the Oakland Athletics and fantasy owners alike this season. The former White Sox second baseman should see an ample amount of playing time in Oakland, while possibly maintaining eligibility at […]

Can Oakland Surprise The League Again?

Teams usually perform close to the expectations they are given at the start of the season. The Oakland Athletics had few expectations coming into the 2012 season. With a projected 79-win season and third place in the American League West, fans expected another rebuilding year. Even at the All-Star Break, the A’s sat at a […]

Aramis Ramirez Says He Will Retire At End of Season

  A stellar MLB career might soon be coming to an end. Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez told the media this morning he plans to hang his cleats up after the season is over. Whether or not he does retire this season, Ramirez will be able to look back on a long and successful MLB […]

Beltre Extended through 2016, Will Likely Finish Career in Texas

In an attempt to avoid any unnecessary off the field story lines during spring training, the Texas Rangers and third baseman Adrian Beltre have agreed to guarantee the option in his contract for 2016. The 2016 contract option was contingent on Beltre reaching 600 plate appearances in 2015, but Rangers GM Jon Daniels has been on record […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 3 Third Basemen (3B) That Will Outperform Their ADP

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]

Josh Donaldson: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Sleeper

  Josh Donaldson Can Still Be a Sneaky Draft Day Value All-Star Josh Donaldson is taking his talents up north, crossing the border to the launching pad known as the Rogers Centre. This is great news for his fans and current owners. Donaldson’s trade was part of Billy Bean’s dismantling of the Oakland A’s. The trade was […]

5 Sleeper Hitters That Will Help You Win Your League

  IT’S FOOTBALL SEASON!!....but there’s a pesky little fantasy baseball league or two or three that you still need to keep an eye on. Don’t lose focus on the task at hand. Your fantasy football draft is done and you might be patting yourself on the back or maybe you’re down in the dumps because […]

Bold Fantasy Baseball Drops You Need To Make Heading Into The Playoffs

We are now in the last month of the regular season, and the last week before the fantasy playoffs, if you’re not already in your league’s postseason. At this point, most of the people reading this are the select few who are in the playoffs, or close enough that they still have a chance at […]

Daily Fantasy Leagues Advice: Fantasy Baseball FanDuel BvP Lineup Picks (9/1)

  Remember, these picks are posted early in the day for your convenience, and without knowledge of the teams’ starting lineups. ALWAYS check starting lineups before finalizing your FanDuel entries.  Also, you've got to check out RotoBaller's new BvP (batter vs. pitcher) analysis tool, which shows you all the daily matchup stats for every single hitter in the […]

Fantasy Baseball Stars on the DL: Who to Keep, Who to Dump

With the fantasy playoffs right around the corner, there seems to be an abundance of star power sitting on your DL. The recent news of Andrew McCutchen, Gerrit Cole and Wil Myers coming off the disabled list is surely encouraging, but there are still plenty of guys you might be stashing, hoping they'll be your […]

Hitters to Buy and Sell in Fantasy Baseball (Week 20)

Can you believe that combined, Carlos Gonzalez and Adrian Beltre have only hit for 27 HR, 99 RBI, and have amassed only four SB?  Jose Abreu, with an average draft pick of 135.8 (ESPN leagues), has bested the previous two first-round picks' homer totals and has almost equaled their combined RBI total, with 86. Speaking of […]

Week 19 Fanduel DFS Recap: RotoBaller's Expert Lineup Picks

Daily League Lineup Picks - Subscription Newsletter Recap As many of you already know, we take our DFS quite seriously here at RotoBaller. Each and every week since the start of the 2013 MLB and fantasy baseball season, we have been providing our premium subscribers with 3 cheat sheet style newsletters per week, full of […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19: Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

Deep league Waiver Wire Pickups This week’s edition includes a pair of catchers and outfielders. While none of these players will knock your socks off, each has put together a fairly solid season. Take a look, and maybe you will find something that you need to bolster your lineup.   Russell Martin, PIT / Dioner Navarro, TOR […]

Eye On The Minors: Trade Deadline & MLB Prospects On The Move (Part 2)

This is the second installment of my Prospects On The Move, detailing a few of the minor leaguers and MLB prospects who recently changed teams at the trade deadline. You can see part 1 of the series here.   Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Prospects The Chicago Cubs received Victor Caratini from the Atlanta Braves in exchange […]

Eye On The Minors: Trade Deadline & MLB Prospects On The Move

With the whirlwind of activity at the non-waiver trade deadline this past Thursday, we saw the big names like David Price, Jon Lester and Yoenis Cespedes change teams. But looking at the transaction wire, or hearing reports on TV, there are always the unnamed minor leaguers who come to teams as throw-ins or for organizational depth. […]

Week 18 Fanduel DFS Recap: RotoBaller's Expert Lineup Picks

Daily League Lineup Picks - Subscription Newsletter Recap As many of you already know, we take our DFS quite seriously here at RotoBaller. Each and every week since the start of the 2013 MLB and fantasy baseball season, we have been providing our premium subscribers with 3 cheat sheet style newsletters per week, full of […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy / Sell: Hitters To Target In Week 18

Like last week, now is make it or break it time in fantasy baseball. Making drastic and questionable changes to your team is now necessary if you are far behind in the standings. Trading your big name for two or three solid contributors can make a huge impact. Also, continuing to hold on to your […]