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 […]
Full Story »Buy and Sell These Hitters for Fantasy Baseball in Week Six
It's week six and it's raining Bryce Harper home runs! Harper homers, as they are affectionately called in our nation's capital. Now, if you're expecting a passage on how to get the most out of Harper's sky-high value, you're out of luck. This is not a fluke. Of course, one shouldn't expect the young Harper […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »Rangers Activate Mitch Moreland From DL: Likely DH Wednesday
The Texas Rangers activated Mitch Moreland from the 15-Day DL after he had surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, according to Dallasnews.com. The 14-19 Rangers could use the production from the first basemen/DH. Moreland was off to a good start in 2015, driving in 9 with a .302/.393/.457 batting line in 16 […]
Full Story »Angels Sign Huston Street To Two-Year $18 Million Extension To 2018
The Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Huston Street to a two-year, $18 million contract extension with a $10 million club option for 2018, according to the Los Angeles Times. The veteran closer will now have the opportunity to be the closer for the next few seasons for LAA as it hopes to chase a World […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »Andre Ethier (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Andre Ethier is taking full advantage of his new found playing time. Thanks to a few injuries to Dodgers' outfielders - namely Carl Crawford and Yasiel Puig, who's hamstring rehab isn't going as quickly as Don Mattingly had hoped - Ethier […]
Full Story »A.J. Ramos (RP, FLA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues ANALYSIS: Steve Cishek was finally pulled from the closer's role after his horrible start to the season, A.J. Ramos will get the first chance to replace him and grab some saves. He has some very nice numbers on the year -- in 17 IP, he has 21 K to go […]
Full Story »Jimmy Paredes (3B, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Every season, a nondescript utility man (think Josh Harrison for a recent example) turns some batted ball magic into a full-time gig and immense fantasy value for savvy owners who bought in early. Jimmy Paredes seems like just the latest comet streaking across the sky, except it’s hard to fake being […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »A.J. Ramos To Get Save Chances For Marlins
For the time being, A.J. Ramos will likely get most of the save opportunities for the Miami Marlins after the team demoted Steve Cishek. The Miami Herald reported the Ramos will get the “bulk” of the chances as the team could be in the market to land Rafael Soriano. MLB.com reported that the Marlins are […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »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 […]
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