Cutch Heating Up Andrew McCutchen is a no-doubt fantasy stud. Coming off a career year in 2012. he was highly regarded on draft day, and rightfully so. His .327 batting average with 31 homers, 96 RBI and 20 stolen bases were every fantasy owner’s dream last year. This season for Cutch has been a bit […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Advice: Three Up for Week Seventeen
With sixteen full weeks of the 2013 season in the books, today RotoBaller casts a critical eye on three players who are on the rise heading into Week 17: 1) Tim Lincecum (SP, SF): The resurgence of Timmy Lincecum is upon us. Fresh off a 148 pitch no-hitter, Lincecum has rebounded to look more and […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Live Chat: Fantasy Baseball Advice (7/21) - Yelich, Hamilton, Call-Ups & More
The following are the transcripts from the RotoBaller Live Chat that took place on July 21st, 2013. Fellow RotoBaller Tyler Petagine talks fantasy baseball, waiver wire, trades and more with some RotoBaller.com readers. As always, you can get some LIVE quick hit advice in RotoBaller’s fantasy baseball advice chat room. Let’s win some leagues! […]
Full Story »Brad Ziegler (RP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately. ANALYSIS: Earlier in the week, we touted Ziegler as a deep league add. Today the Diamondbacks announced Brad Ziegler as the closer. If you're looking for saves, and he's still available in your league, pick him up immediately. Ziegler picked up his 4th save of the season last night, and is […]
Full Story »Brian Roberts (2B, BAL)
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (AL Only Must Add) ANALYSIS: Look we aren't saying that this old and moldy veteran second baseman is going to be your savior, but with the way middle infield looks these days around the big leagues as a result of injuries and too many AAAA players in starting roles […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy Baseball Analysis July 22: No Room for Puig?
The Storyline The Dodgers had injury problems; big ones. Kemp was on the DL with a never ending saga of shoulder and hamstring issues, Carl Crawford was dealing with similar nagging injuries and Andre Ethier was in the doghouse. Then...a ray of hope rookie sensation came out of the gates like a Kentucky Derby prize […]
Full Story »Marlon Byrd (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: OK, Byrd's hotness has gotten a little ridiculous, and he's practically begging to be picked up in all deep leagues. He's 5-for-his-last-12 with 2 HR, 5 RBI and 3 R. Over the last 2 weeks, Byrd is the NUMBER ONE player in the Yahoo! game, with a .350-4-14-9 […]
Full Story »Kelly Johnson (2B, 3B, OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Johnson has gotten hot again, and Kelly Johnson's hotness begs your attention. He is 8-for-12 over his last 3 games, with 2 HR, a double, 2 RBI and 5 R. Johnson was scorching earlier in the year and was 10-team mixed league worthy, and he could be at […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Daily League Analysis (July 22, 2013)
Monday, July 22 brings us a full plate of fantasy baseball daily league options, with only two teams getting the day off and the other 28 all in action under the lights in 14 games across the country. Everyday here on rotoballer.com you can find plenty of fantasy baseball advice, and check out my daily picks […]
Full Story »Chris Archer (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: Last week we recommended to add Chris Archer in deeper leagues based on his hot streak at the time. Today Archer threw another gem, against the potent Blue Jays lineup, giving up just 1 ER over 7 IP to get the win. His season ERA is now at 2.76, along […]
Full Story »Wily Peralta (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: Don't flinch-- we just told you to add Wily Peralta immediately if not sooner (in all leagues, while you are at it). He is finally starting to pitch like the dominant player that he was projected to be, but as with all young bucks, there is a steep learning curve […]
Full Story »Chris Colabello (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: The 29-year-old rookie has been promoted for the for the fourth time this season. He's a big guy (6-4, 218), best known in the minors for his power-hitting abilities. This season, Colabello has torn the cover off the ball during his time playing for Triple-A Rochester: .314 BA, 76 RBI […]
Full Story »Matt Adams (1B, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues. ANALYSIS: WIth Matt Holliday the latest victim in the rash of hamstring injuries that has hit the majors, his visit to the DL opens up some playing time for Matt Adams at 1B as Allen Craig will shift into the outfield. Adams is hitting .309 with seven HR in […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Daily League Analysis (July 21, 2013)
Sunday Funday! We've got a full slate of games as usual, and this Sunday has got it all! We are here to give you some of our favorite picks and analysis for MLB daily leagues. There are at least five legitimate aces taking the mound, as well as some anti-aces that were going to target for some […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Presents: Hitters to Target in the Second Half
Today we're going to take a look at some offensive candidates to turn it around in the second half. Each of these guys has underperformed to some degree, and might represent a really nice buy-low opportunity if his owner is frustrated with the lack of production. Billy Butler, 1B/DH (KC) First-half statistics: .271/.371/.402, 8 HR, […]
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