Nick Markakis (OF,ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Markakis is the very definition of the term "doubles power". The Atlanta Braves youth movement even includes this 32-year-old who has never been a special kind of player but always seems to find his way into every lineup for every team he […]

Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups From Week 5

Welcome to the first edition of a new series. This article will discuss recently promoted prospects and the fantasy impact that owners can expect to receive from them. On weeks where there are no prospects promoted, I will discuss some sleeper prospects who have been in the majors for a bit who may be expected […]

NL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Five: Dietrich, Drury, Gray and more

When the going gets tough, the tough look desperately to the waiver wire in hopes of finding the next Aledmys Diaz. I think that's how that saying goes... One month of the MLB season is officially in the books. Fantasy owners likely have a good sense of their team's strengths and weaknesses by now. Whether […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/6/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

You don't need an expert to tell you to play Jose Abreu tonight against Ricky Nolasco. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap DFS options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup over the top. That is the purpose of this article -- to provide […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/6/16): MLB DFS Advice

It is a huge slate tonight in the baseball world. After a 13-run fifth inning for the Colorado Rockies, is it still safe to play Madison Bumgarner? These questions and more will be answered below. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/6/16. […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire: Outfield

For owners trapped in deep leagues, these waiver wire articles can be frustrating at times. Oh, I should pick up Michael Conforto in my league? Thanks for the advice! Even for owners in leagues with generally savvy owners, many waiver wire options (even those owned in 40% of leagues or less) are simply not options. Fortunately for […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

Week 4 and April are behind us, and now as the calendar turns we can all start to feel that progression of the season flowing. While a month isn't a terribly long time, it's still an important benchmark in our minds and game whether we'd like to admit it or not. Starting pitchers have the […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/3/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. It's important to keep close tabs on what's going on around the league, especially early in the MLB season, and that's what we are here to help out with. Here's a quick look at those […]

Week 5 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. As always, we are here to help with pitcher matchups every week of the season and help win some leagues. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 5, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]

MLB Starting Pitcher Depth Charts for Fantasy Baseball: Week 5

To see our tiered staff rankings for starting pitchers, head over to our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard. You can easily filter and export all sorts of rankings and tiers - mixed leagues, points leagues, top prospects, and more! Starting pitchers get you 40% of the key stats in 5x5 leagues, and are sometimes even more important in H2H and points […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/4/16): MLB DFS Advice

It's finally hump day. That means its time to get rowdy on FanDuel. My goal is simple: every RotoBaller faithful being in the money when the night is over. The first and most important step to reaching this goal is diving into this article. So let us begin. Full disclaimer, I love me some BvP statistics. Being […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/4/16)

Welcome back DFS lovers. Today we have a full slate, including a seven-game early slate. That means lineups will be up early and you'll need to be on your game. Let me help you get there. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and […]

Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/4/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

You don't need an expert to tell you to play Jose Altuve tonight against Phil Hughes. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap DFS options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup over the top. That is the purpose of this article -- to […]

The Blair Pitch Project: How Pitch Counts & Inning Limits Affect Rookie Fantasy Values

Babe Ruth had a candy bar named after him, Willie McCovey got a cove, and Tommy John... well, he got a career-threatening surgical procedure named in his honor. This procedure has become synonymous with hard-throwing young pitchers who need to recover from devastating injuries. The procedure is by no means an absolute guarantee to work, […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 5

April has come and gone. With it, we've witnessed the usual array of breakouts, unexpected flops, and early season hot streaks. The purpose of this column is to advise you on up-and-comers in dynasty leagues. Often, our attention will be focused on up-and-coming prospects. However, we'll also keep an eye on any non-prospects who could […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/3/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

You don't need an expert to tell you to play Josh Donaldson tonight with a weak lefty on the mound in the game with the highest implied team total. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap DFS options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/2/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

You don't need an expert to tell you to play Jose Bautista tonight against A.J. Griffin in the game with the highest implied team total. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap DFS options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup over the […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/2/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to Week 5 of the baseball season. We ended Week 4 on a high note thanks to Clayton Kershaw's dominant performance (81 points), which helped launch teams to the 250+ point range. We'll see if the excitement transitions to the weekday. Contests start at 7:05 ET, and the lack of strong pitching options make […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 5

Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing match-ups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]

Top 5 Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week 5

A wise fantasy baseball player never rests. They’re never satisfied with their team and are always on the hunt for the player that can help them in the present and future. For this article, we’ll focus on the present, as we present the top pitcher streamers who’ll be making two outings this week. We do […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/1/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another busy Sunday in Major League Baseball. The stars have aligned and almost all the elite starting pitchers are on the bump on Sunday as we have 15 games scattered throughout the day. There are more weather concerns on Sunday in Baltimore and Pittsburgh so be sure to check the forecast before lineup lock. In […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/30/16

Another busy Saturday with a split slate consisting of six afternoon games and nine evening games. There are no elite starting pitching options on either slate but some terrific options in the second tier which allows for some flexibility with your hitters. With a few weather concerns in Chicago and Pittsburgh it will be key […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/30/16): MLB DFS Advice

It's a full Saturday today with games happening all day. The DFS lineup combinations are virtually endless. You'll have to pay attention though when drafting your team, as all players may not be available depending on which DraftKings contests your participate in. There is a some good value available at the pitcher spot today with no real aces taking the mound. […]

BvP: Tool to Use or Statistical Anomaly?

If you have played daily fantasy baseball at all, you know that the debate if batter versus pitcher (BvP) statistics should be trusted is a hotly contested argument.  There are several groups of players that will use this as their top tool under the assumption that if a professional athlete is comfortable he is more […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (4/29/16)

Welcome back to the DFS Patrol. Regular season basketball is officially over which means it's all baseball here on out. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and for seasonal leagues for 4/29/16. These streamers will range from high-priced / high-ownership options to low-priced […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 4)

When I saw the news that Blake Snell was going to start against the New York Yankees, my first thought was, “Potentially elite left-handed pitching prospect debuting against a team that just struggled against lefty Rich Hill?! I know who I’m starting in DraftKings on Saturday!” As it turned out, Snell looked a little shaky […]

Nick Markakis (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The Atlanta Braves' fantasy options are pretty slim these days. With their top bat, Freddie Freeman, struggling to get going, the choices are at a minimum. Nick Markakis is one of the few Braves who has thrown his name into waiver wire conversation. In […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/27/16): MLB DFS Advice

There are plenty of awesome matchups on Wednesday. Stacking is always the best move for Daily Fantasy, while it's also important to be mindful of over/under's, weather, and where the game is being held. Jake Arrieta is set to take the mound, and even though another no-hitter is unlikely, he's been the top pitching option […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/27/16

Welcome to another wild Wednesday on FanDuel. (throws tomato)  We've got another full slate on deck, although you will miss the Padres/Giants if you enter a main tourney. Aside from that 3:45 PM game, everything will be starting at 7:05. We've got another solid coup of pitchers along with a game at Coors to consider. Let's get […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Four: Conley, Blair, Plawecki and more

This week a couple of catchers join the list for waiver wire eligibility. One returning from injury, the other an injury replacement. As we get deeper into the season, the pickings get slimmer, but savvy owners will check here frequently to get ahead of the game. The following players are owned in 25% or less […]