While the holds statistic is hard to determine who will enter the game in the right situation, the players noticed today feature a couple former closers and stellar setup men. All of these players are capable of being reliable setup men for their respective teams and players worth considering adding if your league counts holds. […]
Full Story »Top 5 Two-Start Streaming Options (SP) for Week 4
Two-Start Starting Pitcher Streamers for Week 4 This will be a season-long, weekly piece on under-the-radar, two-start pitchers whom you should consider picking up for the following week of play. In weekly leagues, we know your attention turns to the next week as soon as lineups lock on Monday – this post will always be […]
Full Story »5 to Pickup & 5 to Scout: AL Prospects Update for Week 3
Everyone has an area in life where they like a little risk/reward proposition. Some like to play the stock market. Some people are into blackjack. Some like the literal proposition scene found in pickup bars. Scouting prospects is mine, so each week I'm going to bring you five prospects who are an injury or slump […]
Full Story »Mark Reynolds (1B / 3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting; Consider Adding in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Mark Reynolds is off to a decent start in the HR category as he already has three long balls through fourteen games. The days of Reynolds' 40+ (or even 30+) homers are likely in the past, and Reynolds is notorious for his high strikeout rate […]
Full Story »Jason Kubel (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Jason Kubel is mashing right now. If you are in need of a fourth outfielder with third outfielder potential pickup Kubel NOW, as he is one of those sleepers that will be gone soon if he hasn’t been picked up in your league already. He has plus power, and even […]
Full Story »Corey Hart (1B, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing the entire 2013 season due to recovering from knee surgery, Corey Hart is back with a new team in the Seattle Mariners, as well as a new lease on life. Through the first couple weeks, his .231 BA isn’t too promising, but he does boast 4 […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 4/17
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 Expert DFS Picks! You'll also be invited to FREE contests with cash prize and can enter FREE MLB […]
Full Story »Early Look at Overachievers and Sleepers in Fantasy Baseball
Okay, so here we are strolling into the middle of Week 3 of the fantasy season and most everyday players are at least 50 at-bats into their season. Right about now is when we start wondering if we wasted early picks on duds, if our reaches were the byproduct of over-exuberant man-crushes, or if our […]
Full Story »Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 4: Waiver Wire Targets
Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 4: Waiver Wire Targets Another week has gone by in baseball, which means that it's time for another installment of my weekly article on the top five waiver position players for owners in weekly leagues. These five names are for owners looking to pick up a hot hand […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups for Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS)
So how’d you do in week 2? Whether you came out of the gate strong or stumbled at the start, 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 useful in the early goings—if they are available, snatch them […]
Full Story »Waiver Wired: Jesse Chavez Could Make a Big Splash
Quick!!! Name the starting pitcher with a 0-0 record over three starts with an 22-to-2 K vs. BB ratio, a 1.35 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP who is owned in 36% of Yahoo! leagues and 71% of CBS leagues? Give up? I present to you: Oakland Athletics 30 year old journeyman: Jesse Chavez (SP) If […]
Full Story »NL-Only Leagues: Waiver Wire PickUps For Week 3
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - NL Only Leagues We are already into the third week of the baseball season, and the surprising starts continue from many players who weren't drafted and, in many cases, are probably still unowned. If you're in an NL-only league and not sure what moves to make on your […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 4/15
Daily Fantasy Notes: CHC vs. NYY has been POSTPONED already due to rain. Make sure you do not draft any Cubs or Yankees tonight. ATL vs. PHI: There is a very high chance of rain throughout the evening in the Braves vs. Phillies game. I’d avoid all players on those rosters until a rainout […]
Full Story »Injury Pile a Sore Subject: MLB Recap of April 14th Action
MLB Roundup & Fantasy Analysis from April 14th Let's start off by saying thank you to #42. Jackie Robinson's character, strength and discipline paved the way for minorities not only in Major League Baseball, but in America as a whole. We salute you Mr. Robinson, baseball is a better game thanks to you. There […]
Full Story »Deep League Waiver Wire Sleepers: Five For Week 3
Each week I will be digging into the deeper depths of the fantasy baseball waiver wire to find some gems and potential sleepers for you that could pay off nicely in the weeks or months to come. These players should be scouted in deeper leagues at the very least, and some should even be picked […]
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