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BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues and NL Only Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s probably a good time to start paying attention to the fact that Rickie Weeks no longer starts at second base for the Brewers. In fact, since last third of the 2013 season, Scooter Gennett has done a very respectable job taking over his […]
Full Story »Jackie Bradley Jr. (CF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: After Jackie Bradley Jr. initially lost the Center Field position battle to Grady Sizemore, the young Boston prospect has since been recalled, survived the activation of Shane Victorino from the DL, and has now been made the everyday CF. Owned in only 5% of Yahoo leagues, Bradley is hurt […]
Full Story »Marcus Semien (3B / 2B, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: The White Sox have certainly had their share of injured infielders this year. With Jeff Keppinger, Gordon Beckham, and Conor Gillaspie all spending time on the disabled list this season, Marcus Semien has been the beneficiary of plenty of playing time. For a player who would most likely be […]
Full Story »Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition)
Waiver Wire Sleepers for NL Only Leagues Week five of the fantasy baseball season is here, and there are still plenty of hidden gems on waiver wires in most leagues, even in league-specific formats. If you're battling injuries or looking for replacements for struggling players, picking up the right players could be crucial to […]
Full Story »Quick and Dirty: Sunday Streamers for Week 4
MLB Starting Pitchers to Stream for Sunday April 27th I'm filling in for our usual Sunday Streamer columnist Nate Miller to provide all ya'll RotoBallers with some quick and dirty Sunday Streamer candidates. If you're playing in a H2H league and need some nice stats on the last day of the week, or if […]
Full Story »Jason Vargas (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues; Head-to-Head Leagues (2 Starts in Week 5) ANALYSIS: Jason Vargas has been pitching great to start the MLB season, and should be added off the waiver wire if you need pitching depth. He's one of the two-start pitchers next week, facing Toronto and then Detroit, both at home. Not the easiest […]
Full Story »Jonathon Niese (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Niese has been pitching well since coming off the DL, and should be added off the waiver wire in deeper leagues where fantasy owners are looking for some SP sleepers depth. Over 25 2/3 IP, Niese has racked up a very solid 2.45 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 19 Ks. […]
Full Story »Buy Low and Sell High Position Players
Buy Low / Sell High Candidates for Fantasy Baseball The season may still be young, but it's never too early to start scoping out your opponents' teams for a nice buy low candidate or shipping off one of your own over-performing players for a good return. I've found the early season to be the […]
Full Story »Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5
Hit the Waiver Wire for these Hot Week 5 Pickups The first month of the season is nearly in the books and fantasy owners everywhere are battling hard to stay atop the standings. The free agent market is slim this time of year and it can be tough to find quality additions on the […]
Full Story »Mark Melancon (RP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Jason Grilli has be struggling this year, and hit the DL today after blowing a couple of saves. If you're looking for closers off the waiver wire, Mark Melancon may still be available in your league as he will be filling in as the Pirates closer and can be added […]
Full Story »Joe Smith (RP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Scioscia named Joe Smith the new Angels closer earlier today, making him an immediate waiver wire pickup and one of those short-term sleepers for leagues that value closers and saves. Ernesto Frieri has been removed from the role, after a few disastrous outings and blown saves. He may get […]
Full Story »Top 4 Two-Start (SP) Streaming Options: Week 5 Waiver Wire
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 published well enough in advance to give you […]
Full Story »5 Setup Men To Own: Waiver Wire Pickups for Holds Leagues
The Hold - Baseball's Unheralded Stat It is very difficult to rely on one pitcher on your roster as the Holds specialist. Unlike the closer there is no such thing as the holder. Specialist relievers that get one batter out or an eighth inning setup man expected to be the final part of the bridge […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks for 4/25
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 prize and can enter FREE MLB […]
Full Story »Eye On The Minors: RotoBaller Prospects Road Trip!
This week, I am going to depart from my usual format and review the Minor League road trip I’ve been on for the past week. On Thursday, I left on a 2,500 mile drive from Scottsdale, Arizona to Andover, New Jersey. Normally, that drive can be done in two REALLY long days or three pretty […]
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