Poetry in Motion: The Maturity of Jon Gray
Jon Gray isn't a rookie. OK, that's a lie because technically he is, but you know what I mean. The man (he's almost 25 years old for crying out loud) is pitching like a seasoned veteran and yet I keep seeing him mentioned as a streaming option or waiver option. It's a travesty that we […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/29/16): MLB DFS Advice
David Ortiz is a must play against Tim Lincecum. Who else should find their way into your lineup? Find out below... there are a few sneaky players heating up right now. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/29/16. The DFS lineup picks […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/28/16): MLB DFS Advice
As the trade deadline nears, exciting call-ups and big name trades will effect lineups up until game time. Be sure to check your lineups before lock to avoid any surprising scratches or additions. Sometimes, these events are unavoidable. But sometimes a simple check of Twitter or Reddit can save you a few bucks. With just […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/28/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome everyone to another edition of MLB Thursday daily fantasy. There are nine games scheduled today, but with just two this afternoon, this column will focus on the seven game main slate. What are the Vegas lines trying to tell us today? For starters, there are two games with relatively high over/under run totals - Royals […]
Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17 (American League)
As the August 1st trade deadline approaches, the internet has been abuzz with all the rumors and whispers regarding which players could be on the move. These moves are particularly of interest to single-league owners, where trades potentially bring in new players to the waiver wire. Trades also create new opportunities for different players to […]
Melky Cabrera (OF, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Melky Cabrera has been a quietly strong fantasy player for so long. He isn’t the most exciting, but he always seems to be contributing. Over 17 games in July, he is batting .338/.375/.471 with nine runs and five RBI, reaching base safely in […]
Week 17 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 17, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/24/16): MLB DFS Advice
Sunday means tons of afternoon baseball and plenty of contests to participate in on DraftKings. Selecting a successful daily fantasy lineup means looking at the numbers and finding the best matchups. Some talented, young pitchers will take the mound today, as will some seasoned veterans. Choosing the right pair will go a long way to […]
Week 17 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers
Boy howdy, we’re now into the latter part of July, with little room for enduring or excusing poor performances anymore. August approaches and some of you are racking up streams for the playoff push, some are still looking for stashes, while others look to maximize the efficiency of innings remaining. Either way, we’ve got you […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/23/16): MLB DFS Advice
There's only one early afternoon game, but DraftKings has contests that will cover games all day, the late afternoon slate, or the evening slate. As always, building your lineup around the right combination of pitchers is key. A few aces like Max Scherzer, Jose Fernandez, and Chris Sale are all on the mound. Of course, […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/23/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome back to another day of daily fantasy baseball. With a small three game slate today we are going to focus on the 12 game main slate in this article. After a couple day with limited pitching options we have a loaded slate of elite pitching lead by Jose Fernandez, Max Scherzer and Chris Sale […]
Week 16 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects
So there have not been a lot of major promotions made this past week, but the next week and a half should see some serious roster shake-ups. With the trade deadline looming ahead, it seems that it is only a matter of time until some top prospects find their way into starting roles. One guy […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/22/16): MLB DFS Advice
Isn't it amazing how Madison Bumgarner struggles against the San Diego Padres? In his last 10 starts, he has a 3.06 ERA against the Padres. That's the highest ERA of any team in the NL West against Bumgarner besides the Rockies, who play half their games in Colorado. It's just amazing that one of the […]
MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 16)
Who would have guessed that the first person promoted from the promising 2015 draft would have been Carson Fulmer? I mean no offense to Fulmer, but he had a 4.76 ERA, 4.16 FIP, 9.31 K/9, 5.28 BB/9 and 0.72 HR/9 in Double-A. Those numbers are certainly not terrible, but I don’t know if they are […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/21/16): MLB DFS Advice
The All-Star break has come and gone, so it's time to start thinking playoffs! Trades, divisional series, and magic numbers are soon to come. That means MLB DFS is at its best, and there's no better time to win some cash. With just two early games on Thursday, a seven-game main slate awaits us on Thursday […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/20/16): MLB DFS Advice
What better way is there to get through the middle of the work week than by playing in some afternoon baseball contests on DraftKings? With eight games in the afternoon slate, there will be plenty of lineup options to choose from. Some top name pitchers are available, but it will be tough to fit two […]
Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16 (American League)
As a long-standing fan of WWE (despite and in spite of its glaring issues), I am excited for the roster draft that shall have already happened by the time this comes out. In an attempt to shake up stagnant TV ratings, the company is holding a roster draft live Tuesday night where two on-site general […]
The Cut List (Week 16): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On
So we're officially into the second half of the season. Those fantasy pennant races are heating up, and it's no time to coast. Every win matters and there's no point in hanging on to dead weight anymore. If you have someone who is really becoming a waste of roster space, it's time to get rid […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Relief Pitcher Rankings: Midseason Edition
It’s time to embrace the chaos that is the ninth inning. Yes, we’re here to discuss the relief pitcher midseason rankings here at RotoBaller. Okay, so this isn’t strictly about closers, but even just reading the words “ninth inning” elicits some serious drama. We’ve seen some injuries, plenty of turnover, and a looming trade deadline […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/18/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome back Rotoballers! Last time we chatted on a Monday was July 4th, so it's welcome to get back to everyday baseball. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/18/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who […]
Week 16 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 16, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]
Week 16 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers
The Midseason Classic is now in the rear-view mirror, meaning that things are starting to get serious out here. With 2 1/2 months left in the fantasy season, those pitchers that we stream, those decisions to start/sit our fringe arms, all really start to take on more weight. Without further ado, here is the latest […]
Week 15 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. Obviously this week will be just the few days remaining until Week 16--most formats count both weeks together in head-to-head. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 15, including our […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Starting Pitcher Rankings: Midseason Edition (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1 yesterday, clicky clicky. As a reminder, these rankings were a collaborative effort between yours truly and fellow columnists/handsome devils Nick Mariano and Bill Dubiel. As such, they may not fully represent my personal views on each player, and if someone is ranked inappropriately, I'm pretty sure you can blame either […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Outfield Rankings: Midseason Edition (Part 2)
Welcome back to RotoBaller's midseason rankings update. We covered the top half of the outfield yesterday. Remember, these rankings were compiled by myself, Nick Mariano, and Bill Dubiel, and any players ranked too high or low are definitely the fault of my colleagues. Assume a standard 5x5 redraft league when reading. You can also see […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Shortstop Rankings: Midseason Edition
Welcome back to RotoBaller's midseason rankings update. We are gathered here today to walk through the second base rankings, analyzing some key names and providing tiers for your consumption. Assume a standard 5x5 redraft league when reading. Be sure to also head over to our fantasy baseball rankings assistant. This handy rankings tool show you all of our staff rankings, player news, and […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Outfield Rankings: Midseason Edition (Part 1)
Welcome back to RotoBaller's midseason rankings update. Today, we'll be taking a look at the top half of the outfield, with Part 2 coming tomorrow. These rankings were compiled by myself, Nick Mariano, and Bill Dubiel, and any players ranked too high or low are definitely the fault of my colleagues. Assume a standard 5x5 […]
Nate Jones (RP, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 20% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Nate Jones has been one of the more appealing middle-relief options in holds leagues all year, with 18 holds to go along with a 2.45 ERA, a 0.87 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 40.1 innings pitched. Now, with David Robertson dealing […]
RotoBaller's 2016 Fantasy Baseball Midseason Awards
Welcome, welcome, welcome to RotoBaller's All Star Break Midseason Fantasy Baseball Awards Show. I’m your host, Nick Mariano, and today we’re honoring some of fine baseball players who have had outstanding (for better or worse) first halves to the 2016 season. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve had some truly wonderful times so far this season. […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Second Base Rankings: Midseason Edition
Welcome back to RotoBaller's midseason rankings update. We are gathered here today to walk through the second base rankings, analyzing some key names and providing tiers for your consumption. Assume a standard 5x5 redraft league when reading. Be sure to also head over to our fantasy baseball rankings assistant. This handy rankings tool show you all of our staff rankings, player news, and […]