This is the time of year that fantasy owners start to develop either buyer's or seller's remorse. That can't-miss starter may be winless with an ERA that resembles an AM radio station, or that breakout slugger might have more strikeouts than hits. Memorial Day, the traditional quarter-pole of baseball's regular season, is still about a […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups For Runs Heading Into Week 6
Waiver Targets to Help Your Team in Runs Finding specific category help on the waiver wire can be hard tough, but I’m here to help you find those stats to give you a bump in specific categories. Today, I’m going to take a look at runs. Runs can come sporadically, as they depend on […]
Full Story »Tanner Roark (SP, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues Ownership: Yahoo - 30%, ESPN - 7.6% ANALYSIS: Tanner Roark, a second year player for the Washington Nationals, is off to a great start in 2014 and is one of those SP sleepers to consider off the waiver wire in deeper formats. He is 2-0 with a 2.76 ERA and […]
Full Story »Relief Pitcher Updates: The Closer Carousel Continues
As we head into the first week of May in the 2014 baseball season, we are seeing changes happening in the late-inning roles across baseball. Whether due to injuries or failure, we here at Rotoballer will keep you up to date so that you can plan accordingly and adjust your rosters if need be. Looking […]
Full Story »Buy and Sell: Five Hitters Who've Been Breaking Bad
These Guys Have Been Just Plain Stone Cold April is behind us, Spring is here, even though it might not feel like spring where you live. The 2014 baseball season is in full swing and some well known fantasy baseball players that you drafted and had lofty expectations for are still as cold as ice […]
Full Story »Top 5 Two-Start (SP) Streamers: Week 6 Waiver Wire
Starting Pitcher Streamers for Week 6 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. I'll give you a mix of starting pitcher options, some ideal for shallow leagues, some ideal for deep leagues. This post will always be published […]
Full Story »5 Setup Men To Own: Waiver Wire Pickups for Holds Leagues
Setup Men For Holds Leagues The holds statistic leaves us guessing who will enter the game in the right situation, and these players here include 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 […]
Full Story »Cruise Control: Los Angeles April News and Analysis
Fantasy News and Analysis for the Los Angeles Angels The Angels’ offense seems to be finally clicking the last 15 games or so because of the production of proven veterans and some integral pieces in the offense. It also helps that the starting rotation is blowing full steam ahead right now, and if it […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 5/2
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 »Even Without Kershaw The Dodgers Are A Force To Be Reckoned With
Fantasy News and Analysis for the Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers are keeping their heads above water while they wait for Clayton Kershaw to return, as well as getting Matt Kemp back up to speed. Some players have really stepped up to put the Dodgers at 15-12 as of May 1st, 1 game behind […]
Full Story »Dallas Keuchel (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues, AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Some might see the name Dallas Keuchel and immediately disregard him as a waiver wire option because of his lowly team and past performance. In a 12-team or deeper league this would be a mistake. Despite some rather ugly numbers on the surface last year, Keuchel made some […]
Full Story »Matt Joyce (OF / DH, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues Ownership: Yahoo - 28%, ESPN - 51% ANALYSIS: Matt Joyce is a veteran outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays that is off to a hot start in 2014, and should be considered off the waiver wire. Joyce plays the corner OF spots as well as DH, all in a platoon situation. […]
Full Story »Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 6: Waiver Wire Targets
Fantasy Baseball Streamer Bats for Week 6 It's time for another installment of my weekly position player streamers article. As always I'll limit my search to players owned in less than 50% of leagues and I'll try to give some variety in position types. You all should know the rules by now though so […]
Full Story »Buy Low and Sell High High Hitters for Week 5
Sleeper Hitters & Overachieving Hitters Our fantasy baseball seasons are in full swing at this point and like most of you (except that guy who drafted Jose Abreu in the 12th round), my team needs some work. I have lived on the waiver wire to try and replace my draft picks that haven’t quite […]
Full Story »Eye On The Minors: Top Prospects On The Horizon
With April over and teams jockeying for position in their divisions, it is nearing the time where teams will pull the trigger on some of their top prospects. While most teams will wait until June to ensure their players don’t get “Super Two” status, others may not have that luxury as the young guys are […]
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