Long days, long nights. Summer is upon us and the baseball season is in full swing. If you've been following along with this series all season, you know the drill. If not, this article is to help you uncover starting pitcher options that may have been overlooked in your league. Most of the guys mentioned […]
Full Story »Top Hitter Streamers for Week 10: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues
Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 10 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are under 50% owned in fantasy leagues and play seven games this week. There is less streaming talent available than other weeks, but if you need to take a flier, these are your guys. Streaming hitters is a […]
Full Story »Mike Bolsinger (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: This article should be short and sweet. That isn't because there is nothing to say about Mike Bolsinger, that is because Mike Bolsinger has statistically made himself a very easy sell. This season Bolsinger has a 1.98 ERA, a 1.073 WHIP, a 3.37 […]
Full Story »Billy Burns (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 1o+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Oakland Athletics recently lost their starting center fielder, Coco Crisp, to a neck injury till at least July. In searching for a replacement the Oakland A's called up Billy Burns from AAA. Since his call up he's been on fire. In […]
Full Story »Kyle Hendricks (SP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stream in Most Leagues / Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It may be hard to notice Kyle Hendricks through the polarizing fog of Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Jorge Soler, Addison Russell, and Javier Baez, but Kyle Hendricks is making it clear that he is also a gleaming bright […]
Full Story »Shawn Tolleson (RP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 62% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Shawn Tolleson so far on the year has been impressive with a 2.73 ERA, 0.99 Whip, 1 W, 7 SV and 32 K. Since being named the closer Tolleson has converted all 7 of his save chances. Tolleson's numbers are supported by his underlying skills. He has […]
Full Story »Week 10 Buy and Sell Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball
All three of last week’s sells pitched poorly in their first start after the list was published, while the buys spun gems. That probably means the exact opposite will happen this time around, so plan accordingly. Never forget that baseball is a fickle and cruel mistress. Editor’s Note: to read about waiver wire options for […]
Full Story »MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week 10
The world of closers is one of constant turmoil. There are a couple dominating setup man on the waiver wire in many leagues who may soon steal the ninth inning job from struggling closers. Below are some relief pitchers to consider adding off the waiver wire, if you're looking to add some saves potential to […]
Full Story »DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 6/07/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. He's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Sunday, June 7th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 6/7/15
Below are my FanDuel DFS lineup picks for Sunday, June 7th. Daily fantasy baseball leagues (DFS) are becoming the thing to do, and here at RotoBaller we are excited to help our users build their bankrolls. I’ll be covering FanDuel lineup picks, sleepers and general advice every Saturday and Sunday. I’ll also be putting my money […]
Full Story »Week 10 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat with Max Petrie (5/31) @ 8 ET
Sunday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller Max Petrie will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Sunday June 7th at 8:00 PM EST. Lineup concerns, add/drops, trades, DFS questions – you name it, we cover it! Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball lineup, waiver wire and sit/start questions answered. We’ll do our best to […]
Full Story »Hammel Dominates In Almost CG Victory
Jason Hammel pitched a gem on Saturday, almost going the distance in the 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. The Chicago Cubs’ starter pitched into the ninth inning, only allowing one run. Hammel (5-2) was pulled after allowing a leadoff homer to Bryce Harper, to cut the lead to two runs. Pedro Strop came in […]
Full Story »Jesse Chavez (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you had a opportunity to pickup a starting pitcher on the waiver with an ERA of 2.11 and WHIP of 1.04 on the season would you do it? 10 times out of 10 I imagine you would. Currently there is a […]
Full Story »Mike Foltynewicz (SP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: So a 3-2 record with a 4.29 ERA from Mike Foltynewicz on a weaker team does not excite you at first glance. Okay, how about a 3.83 FIP. Still no? What about a 9.31 K/9? Now you're listening? Good. Atlanta's random assortment of […]
Full Story »Nate Karns (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues or Stream in Good Matchups OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Karns' numbers look league average at first glance - 3-2 with a 3.63 ERA - and his strikeout rate is acceptable at 8.13 K/9. The walks, however, can kill your WHIP - 3.92 BB/9 is simply dreadful. […]
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