Kevin Gausman (SP, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 38% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Kevin Gausman has come in with "guns a blazin" for an Orioles rotation in bad need of some consistent quality. In two games started this season Gausman has a 2.45 ERA, a 0.909 WHIP, a 2.5 BB/9, and 8.2 K/9. While […]
Week 5 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball
Last week’s buys did pretty well. Miguel Sano hasn’t gone deep since last week’s column, but he did start May by going 5-for-11 with three doubles and a couple of walks. He’s pushed his batting average up to .260 and, when the homers start coming, that’s plenty good enough. Though Chris Archer wasn’t dominant in […]
MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/5/16)
Welcome back DFS lovers. Smaller slate on the plate for this Thursday, with only one premium starter available (Jacob deGrom at Padres). But don't worry, there is plenty of value to be had. Let me help you find them. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball […]
AL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Five: Snell, Berrios, Manaea and More
With news breaking over the weekend that director of the upcoming superhero movie The Flash, Seth Grahame-Smith, had left the project due to creative differences, I immediately pondered if he'll still feel justified leaving after the project is finished by someone else. Will passing on this opportunity give way to new, better opportunities or will he look […]
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 […]
The Cut List (Week 5): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On
The calendar is turning to May and Week 5 is about to start. The hot starters are beginning to cool off, and the sleepers may have hit the snooze button. Injuries, changes in the lineup, etc. - so many things are coming into play. Here is a list of some guys with whom you shouldn't […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (4/30/16)
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 4/30/16. These streamers will range from high-priced / high-ownership options to low-priced […]
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 MLB Lineup Picks (4/29/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a few great pitching options tonight, but they seem to be a bit risky tonight. They have great Vegas lines, though, and there may be a few games with lower scores than we are expecting. Who's ready to get down to business for the MLB season? In this article, I will be providing […]
J.J. Hardy (SS, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Flea Flicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Once a perennial home run threat at a fantasy position with few of them, shortstop J.J. Hardy has been inconsistent entering the twilight years of his career. Once a perennial 20-homer threat, he has hit only 19 since 2014 (including his […]
Michael Conforto (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 35% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Michael Conforto is now an everyday starter for the New York Mets. He's also been one of the club's strongest hitters over the first few weeks of the season. In fact, he's been one of the best outfielders in all of […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Lineup Updates for DraftKings and FanDuel - 4/28/16
DFS players looking for a stack may want to grab lefties against Rubby De La Rosa. The 27-year-old has been hammered by southpaws his entire career, and has opened 2016 by allowing a .375 wOBA against his opposite hand. Those looking for a safe value play/SP2 option on this short and (potentially) rainy day could try […]
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (4/27/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
You don't need an expert to tell you to play Nolan Arenado tonight against a weak left-handed pitcher at Coors. 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 […]
Pedro Alvarez (1B, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned In: 11% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Even in hitter friendly-friendly Camden Yards, Pedro Alvarez has struggled to utilize his raw power in 2016 as evidenced by the .150/.292/.225 slash including a goose egg in the home run category. So why is he struggling? Is it his typically […]
Kevin Gausman (BAL, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Gausman made his season debut on Monday and you couldn't have asked for a better performance. Gausman had the misfortune of opposing Chris Archer, so he didn't come away with the win. The young fireballer threw five innings of one-run […]
Jonathan Schoop (2B, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jonathan Schoop was a popular sleeper in deeper drafts this season, but has not yet delivered what fantasy owners were hoping for. Schoop has hit 16 and 15 HR respectively over the past two seasons. Decent output for a second baseman as it is, […]
MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Hot Waiver Wire Pickups And Minor League Call-Ups For Week 4 Of Fantasy Baseball
RotoBaller is very excited about the start of year two on very own radio station. You can now find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Also stay tuned for more shows being added as the season goes on. Every Tuesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and […]
DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (4/26/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Wow. We have some serious pitching options tonight, as the stars have aligned and we will be seeing a few aces throwing on the same night for the first time since Opening Day. Who's ready to get down to business for the MLB season? In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Starting Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (4/25/16)
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 4/25/16. These streamers will range from high-priced / high-ownership options to low-priced […]
MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Baseball Advice for 4/25/16
Welcome to Week 4 of the baseball year. Sunday was an exciting cap to end the week, with two games going 13+ innings! Should be another fun-filled slate again this week as the Rockies remain at home. Today we have a few aces taking the mound (Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Greinke) along with enticing […]
Week 4 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers
Week 3 is almost in the books and we are here to look at some pitchers who might be available as you hunt for your next fix-err I mean, savvy pickup. Protocol dictates sticking to players who are owned in <50% of leagues. Starting pitchers have the most rollover during the season and the incredible depth of […]
MLB Starting Pitcher Depth Charts for Fantasy Baseball: Week 4
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 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/24/16): MLB DFS Advice
Every team is in action this Sunday, meaning that the lineup combinations on DraftKings are virtually endless. Days like this are great because you get to choose if you want to just participate in games taking place early, games taking place later, or a combination of both. This weekend brings some interleague play, presenting some matchups that are […]
Risers and Fallers - Week 3: Lamb, Latos, Ellsbury, Archer and more
Week 3 is nearing its completion and there are plenty of bats and arms to tickle your fancy. It's not all good news though, as some highly-regarded players are not getting the job done at the moment. As is usually the case, you must strike quick in some cases and be patient in others. Without […]