BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Brad Ziegler is that gorgeous shy girl who you eventually realize was right under your nose the whole time. This season, Ziegler has a 1.80 ERA, and a 0.96 WHIP. Ziegler has a career ERA of 2.52, a career WHIP of 1.23, […]
Full Story »Champs or Chumps: Bryce Harper, Gregory Polanco, A.J. Burnett
Once again, it is time to attempt to sort through the statistical noise that comes standard with every baseball season and work out whether current performances are sustainable or if significant regression should be expected. This week, we look at a pitcher making a strong case for Comeback Player of the Year, a Pirates outfielder […]
Full Story »2015 Off-Season Loser: Tight End Julius Thomas
Leading up to the 2015 NFL Season, Rotoballer's fantasy football expert Frankie Soler will be looking at the offseason's biggest winners and losers. In the second installment of the series, we take a look at newly acquired Jaguars Tight End Julius Thomas. The previous post in the series on Drew Brees can be found here. Of […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 6/5/2015
It’s very challenging sometimes to make the transition from Thursday’s slate to Friday’s slate. On Thursday, your selection of games is limited, especially if you don’t include any afternoon games. Fast forward one day, and usually every team is playing a late game (like this Friday). It’s a challenge trying to find the right players […]
Full Story »MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/5/15
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 Friday, June 5th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
Full Story »Nori Aoki (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 65% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Through the first two months of the season, Nori Aoki has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the league. In his first year with the Giants after spending 2014 with the Royals, Aoki is hitting .312 with two home runs, […]
Full Story »Week 8 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (6/4)
Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday June 4th at 9:00 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 […]
Full Story »Taijuan Walker (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Flealficker Leagues ANALYSIS: Yesterday, Taijuan Walker threw his second consecutive solid game for the Mariners, this time against the Yankees. For the second consecutive start, he threw eight innings, which is a great sign for his outlook. Although he gave up 3 ER, he only allowed 5 […]
Full Story »The Cut List? (Week Nine): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On...
In week 9 it’s all about what to do with struggling arms. There are some hidden gems lurking in the waiver wire and there are some great buy low targets, so let’s get right into the nitty gritty of who you should consider cutting bait on. Editor's Note: To read about about some waiver wire options […]
Full Story »Justin Bour (1B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team / NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: When a power hitter comes knocking at your door you take notice. When that same power hitter arrives sans batting gloves, he gets respect at a whole new level. Enter Justin Bour of the Miami Marlins as your cheap […]
Full Story »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 of DraftSmashers Radio will be […]
Full Story »Puig To Begin Rehab Assignment, Likely Back Next Week
Yasiel Puig could be on his way back to the L.A. Dodgers as he will restart a rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to the Los Angeles Times. The outfielder suffered a setback in mid-May with an already injured hamstring. But he’s healthy again and will get some seasoning to make sure all […]
Full Story »Joey Gallo Homers Again, 2nd Blast In Two Career MLB Games
Joey Gallo struck again, and made it 2-for-2 in making some noise in the majors, as he hit his second home run in as many games of his big league career. The Texas Rangers couldn’t ask for much more as the 21-year-old top prospect has adjusted well so far to the majors. After going 3-for-4 on Tuesday […]
Full Story »Josh Hamilton Out 4 Weeks, Grade 2 Hamstring Strain
Josh Hamilton suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will miss four weeks, according to FOX Sports. Just as his career was turning back around after being traded back to the Texas Rangers, the outfielder will now miss another month of the season. The injury actually happened during his walk-off double against the Boston Red […]
Full Story »Mariners Trade For Trumbo In Six-Player Deal
The Seattle Mariners boosted their struggling lineup, thanks to a trade Wednesday with the Arizona Diamondbacks for Mark Trumbo. The outfielder/first baseman is the biggest name in a deal that involved six players. In the deal, the Mariners acquired OF Mark Trumbo and LHP Vidal Nuno from the Diamondbacks for C Welington Castillo, RHP Dominic Leone, […]
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