There are a bunch of two-start guys for Week 18, so this week I'm going to break down some of the fringier ones. At least a few of these guys should be available on your waiver wire, so if you need an option for your stretch run or a pre-playoff matchup, this is the place! […]
Full Story »Junior Lake (3B, OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: With a name sounding like a summer camp or amusement park, Lake has been flat-out raking since making his debut last week. The young third baseman has batted .484 while recording four multi-hit games in his first 7 major-league games. A slight regression is inevitable, but an impressive strikeout rate […]
Full Story »MLB Lineups Advice for Daily Fantasy Baseball (Fanduel) – July 27, 2013
Here are some of my favorite fantasy baseball daily league picks, for daily sites like Fanduel. I will only be picking from tonight's slate of MLB late games. As always, check weather and lineups before first pitch! Good luck RotoBallers! Starting Pitchers Madison Bumgarner - A good play tonight vs a mediocre Cubs offense. The xFIP checks […]
Full Story »Rick Porcello (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Porcello's overall stat line is mediocre at best, but it's not indicative to how well he's pitched. In 15 of his 19 starts, he has allowed 4 earned runs or fewer. The other 4 starts were "blow-ups": 27 earned runs in 16 innings pitched. Excluding these disastrous outings, […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Advice: Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups Review
RotoBaller writer Chris Lacey highlights a handful of players on most of your waiver wires to keep track of. You can find many of these players and recommendations, along with many more, in our Daily Updated Waiver Wire Pickups List. STANDARD MIXED-LEAGUE VIABLE PICKUPS Brett Lawrie - Lawrie is not doing well with Toronto this season, as he has […]
Full Story »Buy Low and Sell High: Trade and Waiver Targets for Week 18
Are you looking to trade? If your answer is “yes”, then the RotoBaller.com Buy/Sell Weekly Article is where to find some players of the week to Sell High on, and bunch for you to Buy Low. You trade for one of two reasons: You need a shortstop, have an extra third baseman and someone has as extra […]
Full Story »2013 Fantasy Football: NFL Rookies & Rankings
This article is an introduction to 2013's NFL rookies that may be fantasy football relevant. If you like this article, check out the rest of our fantasy football analysis: rankings, sleepers, running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks and of course our live fantasy football chat, the best football chatroom on the internwebs. RotoBaller will be releasing more fantasy football content daily to help […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy Baseball Analysis July 26: Seeing Reds
Seeing Reds Don’t look now, but the National League Central Division is turning into a three-team powerhouse. St. Louis has been good for what seems like forever; the Pirates have sailed through the first half in recent years, only to walk the plank in the second half with lackluster pitching; and the Cincinnati Reds have […]
Full Story »Michael Wacha (SP, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: He’s just a rotation injury away from being recalled to the Cardinals rotation. Carlos Martinez was called up for bullpen work and would need to be stretched out again for a rotation spot, so Wacha is prepared to help fantasy owners if needed. Some good news for Wacha […]
Full Story »MLB Lineups Advice for Daily Fantasy Baseball (Fanduel) - July 25, 2013
What is this, Christmas? Another full day of baseball games! This is GREAAAAAAAATTTTTTT. Pitching seems to be at a premium today, so I will have to recommend that you not pinch any pennies and go with a top guy whom you can bank on getting you a solid amount of points. As always, check the […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy Baseball Analysis July 25: The Price is Right
The Price is Right After missing a month and a half, Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price has returned to the Cy Young-caliber pitcher we saw in 2012. In his five July starts since returning from the DL, Price has gone 4-1 with a 1.76 ERA over 41.0 innings pitched. Three of his five starts have been […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Prospect Primer: Second Half Rankings
After last week's All-Star Break, the Prospect Primer takes a special turn this week to look at the second-half prospect rankings and how they might help your fantasy team. Always vital, these players could provide an enticing spark when they're promoted, and supplement a championship-caliber fantasy team down the playoff stretch or help middle-of-the-road team […]
Full Story »Christian Yelich (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: The Marlins' most prized minor-league possession has finally been promoted. Making his long-awaited debut Tuesday Night against the Rockies, Yelich didn't waste time making his presence felt. He finished 3-4 with 2 RBI, singling in his first 3 major-league at-bats. An extra base-hit would have been nice, but it was […]
Full Story »Three Fringe Waiver Picks for the Coming Weeks
In this piece, RotoBaller delves deeper into three players who are currently in our Daily Updated Waiver Wire Watch List that you should look to own over the next few weeks. These are fringe players, available on the waiver wire in many leagues, who could have an immediate impact on your team. If you invest a roster spot in […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy Baseball Analysis July 24: Young-Gun Showcase
Young Guns on Display Across the Majors Tuesday night showcased some of the brightest young talent in all of baseball. In a season which has seen many rising stars flourish after being thrust into the bright lights, Tuesday’s action was a buffet-style serving of baseball's crop of adolescent aptitude. The Marlins may be in the […]
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