BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Just because he disappeared off the face of the fantasy baseball earth last year, Michael Morse is still a guy that has a .281 career batting average and hit .303 with 31 HR, 95 RBI and 53 Runs three years ago. Currently owned in 19% of Yahoo leagues, Morse is eligible […]
Full Story »Dustin Ackley (2B / OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ANALYSIS: After having a great spring, where he hit .381, 2 HR, 16 RBI and 11 Runs in 68 ABs, Dustin Ackley is now off to a hot start to the 2014 MLB season. Today he hit a HR with 2 RBI and 1 Run, and is now hitting a healthy .313/.389/.500 […]
Full Story »Jarred Cosart (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Jarred Cosart is a real-deal kind of sleeper talent that is simply festering on an MLB team that barely gets any media, or fantasy baseball, attention. Heading into the 2014 campaign, the Astros former #1 pitching prospect showed some nice ability in his first cup of coffee in 2013, posting a 1.95 […]
Full Story »Casey McGehee (3B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ll start off by saying Casey McGehee will not be any threat to the front-end Third Basemen, this will just be about his ability to play for your fantasy team as opposed to the average 3B. Let’s call it fantasy WAR. The 31 Year Old McGahee has had […]
Full Story »The Sunday Streamer: Matchup Plays for End of the Week
Starting Pitcher Streamers for April 6th 2014 Some veterans of the fantasy baseball world frown on the very idea of “streaming” starting pitchers. However, for those of us who regularly take part in leagues of the daily head-to-head variety, the need to often take part in the process is in no way a foreign concept. […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Booty Calls: Players to Keep Your Eye on for 2014
Waiver Wire Booty Calls You’ve been there before. You have a glaring need. You’re out of options at this point and need to make a move. You know it’s probably not a good idea, but really, what the hell? Maybe, this time, you won’t regret it? At this point, you’re getting a little desperate and […]
Full Story »Daily MLB Recap of April 3rd Action: Casey at Bat
MLB Roundup & Fantasy Analysis from April 3rd's Action The Marlins, yes those Marlins, in that ridiculous stadium with 20 foot walls and fishtanks and the obscure statue in centerfield...they are 3-1. Not only are they 3-1 but they are hitting on all cylinders. Casey McGehee, hitting behind Giancarlo Stanton has a Major League […]
Full Story »Javier Baez (SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues Analysis: Let me begin with stating this: Baez will be fantasy gold, it's just a matter of when. He has a ton of power, solid plate discipline, and plays a premium position. The Cubs have already spoke to Castro about moving from shortstop to open up a spot for Baez, […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 4/4
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! Put in up to $5K, and you'll get another $5K for free to play on Fanduel. You'll also be invited to FREE contests with […]
Full Story »Jonathan Schoop (2B, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Now that the season is underway, we know which players have made the opening day rosters and Jonathan Schoop is among those surprises. Schoop is primarily a second baseman, but can play third base as well. The one main thing to be aware of with Schoop is that he will most likely […]
Full Story »Top 10 for RBI: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
RBI’s are tricky to predict. It takes a combination of clutch hitting, a good surrounding lineup and a good ballpark. Although the season has started, not too many RBI have been accrued yet, so here is my list for the top RBI men for 2014. Top Ten in RBI for 2014 1. Miguel […]
Full Story »Grady Sizemore - Must Own Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups
Grady Sizemore (OF, BOS) - Must Own Waiver Pickup It was announced prior to the Boston Red Sox Opening Day that Grady Sizemore had won the starting Center Field job from prospect Jackie Bradley Jr. After not playing in a major league game since 2011, Sizemore, 31, will have the responsibility of filling the […]
Full Story »Miguel Montero (C, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Miguel Montero is currently owned in only about 50% of all leagues. This is alarming low, given the fact that he hits in the middle of a powerful Diamondbacks lineup, and the hot start he's gotten off to. He has started 5 of the first 6 games, hitting in […]
Full Story »Marlon Byrd (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Journeyman outfielder Marlon Byrd is coming off his best season since 2007. Playing for the Mets and Pirates last year, Byrd managed to hit 24 HR and drive in 88 runs. He is off to a hot 2014 with 5 hits in his first 13 AB’s (.385 AVG) including a […]
Full Story »Chris Owings (SS, ARZ) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Owings is the most popular option for owners who left the draft without a quality bat at shortstop. The main reason he went largely undrafted was because he was in a position battle with Didi Gregarious, but he came out on top and has the bat to stay […]
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