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BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Marcus Semien is a name we are starting to hear a little more regularly due to him getting his share of at bats coming firmly entrenched in the 2-hole in the White Sox lineup. His glove is solid, which will keep him in the field even during his struggles, but his bat […]
Full Story »Garrett Richards (SP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Garrett Richards is somebody I have picked up in two leagues already based on his spring training and his first two start's numbers. He had a very mediocre 2013 season, but it was in no way bad enough to discourage me from looking his way this season. Richards has an […]
Full Story »Scott Feldman (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ AL-only leagues ANALYSIS: With 10 seasons and over 900 innings pitched at the major league level, we have a pretty good idea what to expect from Scott Feldman going forward. He's a guy who's ERA will sit somewhere between 4.00 when he's good and 5.00 when he struggles, to go […]
Full Story »Mike Leake (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Leake shut down the defending NL Champion St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night, pitching 8 shutout innings allowing 4 H, 1 BB and striking out 3. Currently 4th in the Reds rotation, Leake has been a successful pitcher since his arrival to the big leagues straight from college. Leake […]
Full Story »Eye on the Minors: Update On Top 2014 NL Prospects
2014 National League Prospects Update Today I take a look at a few starting pitchers who could have some fantasy value this year, along with a big-time 3B power prospect. I get a lot of questions about when guys will be called up and what type of impact they will have for fantasy owners. […]
Full Story »Eric Young Jr. (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: Young was off to a slow start at the plate, slashing a measly .154/.233/.192 through his first 30 plate appearances before Thursday night. At Turner Field, Young went 4-for-5 with 4 Runs score and 3 SB - for a player like him this is the equivalent of a […]
Full Story »MLB Fantasy Baseball DFS Fanduel Lineup Picks for 4/11
DISCLAIMER: Please check the starting lineups before selecting the recommended players. These picks were made before official lineups were posted. SP: Yu Darvish vs. HOU ($9800) I’m not going to try to get cute here. Darvish is the most expensive player on FanDuel, but it’s more than warranted. He has a fair chance to […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups for Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS)
So how’d you do in Week 1 of fantasy baseball action? 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 sleepers in the early goings […]
Full Story »Luke Gregerson (RP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ANALYSIS: The Athletics announced yesterday that Jim Johnson has been removed from the closers role, as his early season struggles have caused concern. At this point Oakland is saying they will use a closer by committee to replace him, but we are here chasing saves so let's take a look at the […]
Full Story »Top 4 Hitter Streamers For Week 3: Waiver Wire Targets
Another week of fantasy baseball is in the books, and that means that for those of us playing in leagues with weekly rosters, it's time to cast our eyes forward to the coming week. Just like last week's article, I'll be breaking down my top offensive streaming picks for Week 3 to get you ready […]
Full Story »Ready For the Show: Three AL Prospects Ready to Make An Impact
Fantasy Baseball Prospects Update - AL Edition Drafting prospects is always a tricky proposition. There's a chance they'll never see the light of day in a major league park, or if they do the promise they showed as youngsters will have faded, and the expectations you had for them will remain unfulfilled. Still, some […]
Full Story »Kyle Lohse (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: After his killer 2012 campaign with the Cardinals that saw him put up career numbers, Lohse followed it up in 2013 with solid numbers: 11 Wins with 5.7 K/9, 3.35 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. Now at 35, Lohse has not shown any signs of slowing down (with […]
Full Story »Scooter Gennett (2B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: A spark plug of a player, Gennett is well on his way to being a fan favorite in Milwaukee. The Brewers are anxious to see if he can keep putting it together over a full season and hold down the 2B job. So far the results have been favorable, off to a […]
Full Story »5 Setup Men: Waiver Wire Pickups for Holds Leagues
The Holds statistic is a very difficult statistic to rely on. Specialist relievers who get one batter out can earn a hold, and so can an eighth inning setup man expected to be the final part of the bridge to a win. There are a lot of different relievers that will earn holds for a […]
Full Story »RotoBaller is Looking for Some Fantasy Baseball Writers
Do You Want to Write About Baseball? If you're interested in writing for RotoBaller, first sign up for a RotoBaller username. What Are We Looking For? We are looking for experienced, or inexperienced, writers who have an enormous passion and addiction for baseball and fantasy baseball. Knowledge of Sabermetrics (advanced stats), confidence to use them […]
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