BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep and AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Smyly has struggled a bit since his move into Detroit's starting rotation, sporting a 4.37 ERA over his nine starts. He showed signs of promise in his most recent start against a talented, albeit struggling, Boston offense, but needs to display some consistency before […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 11 (Part 2)
Below are some of the starting pitcher streaming sleepers for the second half of Week 11 to consider adding off your league’s waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth, including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats. Each day presents several juicy matchups that a […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 6/12
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy baseball gamers, FanDuel has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit up to $5,000 AND a free month of our exclusive In-House DFS Lineup Picks! You'll also be invited to free contests with cash prizes and can enter FREE MLB Contests where you […]
Full Story »Hector Rondon (RP, CHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Mixed Leagues, Must Own in NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: What's with the lack of fantasy baseball love for Hector Rondon? You would think that the assigned closer for the Chicago Cubs, with very good pitching ratios thus far in 2014, should be more than 47% owned in Yahoo leagues right? […]
Full Story »Top 10 Minor League Hitting Prospects: Part 1
We're about a week into June now, a month famous in fantasy baseball circles as high time for big name MLB prospect call-ups. As any owner of George Springer this year or Yasiel Puig from last year will tell you, having a big name prospect who breaks out can give a much needed boost to […]
Full Story »3 Rookie Starting Pitcher Sleepers: Flying Under the Radar
As fantasy baseball owners, we are always looking for the next big player to help improve our teams. Every year there are starting pitching rookies and prospects who can make an impact for fantasy baseball. Below I will be discussing three pitching sleepers who may still be available on your league's waiver wire, depending on […]
Full Story »Dynasty and Keeper Tight Ends for 2014
2014 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Dynasty and Keeper Tight Ends Note: This article was written before the 2014 NFL Draft. RotoBaller will be releasing updated Dynasty and Keeper rankings and analysis for all positions throughout the summer. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the more popular keeper names […]
Full Story »Projecting Home Run Sleepers Using HR/FB Rate
This is the first in a series of articles in which we will evaluate potential fantasy baseball sleepers by looking at deeper statistics and advanced sabermetrics. Today we are going to try and project four hitters that should see increased production in the home runs category during the hot summer months. If you are in need […]
Full Story »Lonnie Chisenhall (3B, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 10+ Team Mixed Leagues, Must Own in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Well, I hate to add to The Chiz parade that has ensued in the past 24 hours, but it's about time the Cleveland Indians get rewarded for sticking with a former first round pick of their's (29th overall pick in the […]
Full Story »Eugenio Suarez (SS, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, All AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Eugenio Suarez was called up a few days ago and has done nothing but hit, making him the most recent addition to our waiver wire pickups and sleepers list. As Scott Slezak pointed out in his great MLB prospects update for June call-ups piece a few days back, the […]
Full Story »Buy and Sell: Starting Pitchers for Week 11
We are in the second week of June and believe it or not, about a third of the fantasy baseball season has gone by. It’s still early enough in the season for you to infuse your lineup with the right player and immediately impact your season. With the fantasy baseball trading season in full bloom […]
Full Story »Nick Markakis (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In AL Only Leagues and Deeper Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: At only 57% owned in Yahoo fantasy baseball leagues, the Orioles most undervalued outfielder Nick Markakis lurks while having himself a career renaissance year thus far in 2014. Much of his success stems from the fact that he is batting leadoff, with some all-star power hitters protecting […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
So how’d you do in week 10? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some middle infielders who could be sleepers in the next few weeks, depending on your league format […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 6/10
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy baseball gamers, FanDuel has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit up to $5,000 AND a free month of our exclusive In-House DFS Lineup Picks! You'll also be invited to free contests with cash prizes and can enter FREE MLB Contests where you […]
Full Story »Marcus Stroman (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In AL Only Leagues and Deeper Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming straight out of Medford, NY, the diminutive rookie flame thrower had scouts, and Blue Jays fans alike, all worked up about his upcoming major league debut. Well, in his first shot at the big show (as a reliever) between May 4th-14th, the 5-9 righty did nothing impressive surrendering […]
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