2016 Average Exit Velocity Leaders, Hard-Hit Leaders From the Last Month and More!
Welcome to this little discussion on batters who are smoking the ball. I wrote a similar column a few weeks ago, and thought it would be fun to make this a regular column throughout the season. When analyzing hitters, we love seeing that they’re making solid contact and really putting a charge into the ball. […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/22/16): MLB DFS Advice
There are a bunch of great matchups today for hitters. Keep reading to find out who to stack, who to pitch, and a few value plays at each position. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/22/16. The DFS lineup picks will range […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/22/16): MLB DFS Advice
More rain is once again in the forecast for parts of the country today, but there will still be plenty of MLB action to take in. As always, just be sure to check your final lineup to confirm there haven't been any game postponements. Several players head into today on some hot streaks, and while […]
MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/21/16)
Welcome to the weekend! First pitch is at 2:05 ET so be aware of the quirky start time. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and for seasonal leagues for 5/21/16. These streamers will range from high-priced / high-ownership options to low-priced / low-ownership […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/21/16): MLB DFS Advice
A rainy Saturday in the East awaits today. With so much precipitation hanging around, as always, be sure to double-check your lineup before the contests officially start. Every team will be in action, making for several great options to fill out your DraftKings lineup. The usual big hitters will be available, as will some fine sleeper […]
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/21/16): Daily Fantasy Baeball Value Picks
Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. While I enjoy celebrating my fifth anniversary with my lovely wife today, you all will be enjoying a full slate of Saturday baseball. You will also be raking in the dough on DFS, assuming you read this article of course. Since I want everyone to celebrate with me on this […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers
Hello everybody, and welcome to this next installment of the SP Waiver Wire guide where we’re hunting for those pitchers that will vault us over the competition. Perhaps you’re struggling through starts from Matt Harvey, Dallas Keuchel and Sonny Gray, well these guys can help alleviate the pain. Let's find some Ben & Jerry's ice […]
NL-Only Leagues: Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Seven
Mid-season call-ups are a fantasy owner's dream. Those prospects you followed throughout spring training and have been waiting too see in action will soon get the chance to prove themselves. The problem is that everyone else is waiting for the exact same thing. Smart owners will have to decide which prospects to target and when […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/20/16): MLB DFS Advice
There are a bunch of great matchups tonight for hitters. Keep reading to find out who to stack, who to pitch, and a few value plays at each position. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/20/16. The DFS lineup picks […]
Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/18/16
Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. It was a full slate - more, in fact, since there was a doubleheader - so there were plenty of performances to spotlight. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Wednesday, and those […]
Week 7 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball
Really couldn’t have asked for a better showing from last week’s buys. David Price dominated the Astros. Adam Duvall had three multi-hit games, homered, drove in five runs, and even stole a base for good measure. On the sell side, Michael Brantley landed back on the disabled list, lending further credence to my theory that […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/19/16): MLB DFS Advice
Eleven games on the docket today and FanDuel has split them up into three contests - Early Only (2 games - 12:35 EDT), All Day (11 games - 12:35 EDT), and Main (9 games, 7:05 EDT). I'll give a mix of player suggestions here so you're covered for whichever slate you choose. Vegas insights? For […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/19/16): MLB DFS Advice
With just two early games and nine late, we'll spend our time looking at the main slate for Thursday's action. We have a few top notch pitchers to deal with, and some pretty mediocre options behind them. As the weather heats up, we'll begin to see more runs on a regular basis. The key, however, […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/18/16): MLB DFS Advice
Mike, Mike, Mike, guess what day it is! Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Wednesday edition of rowdy FanDuel picks. MLB has a full 16 game slate today (doubleheader), but in typical hump day fashion, starting times are slightly split throughout the day. Since this is FanDuel, which does not allow the "late swap" option, be very […]
MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Hot Waiver Wire Pickups And Sleepers For Week 7
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, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of […]
Adam Duvall (OF, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: After coming to Cincinnati in a swap for Mike Leake (good call Cincy), Adam Duvall has made the Reds very optimistic in their return on investment. In just 169 AB total with the Reds this season and last, Duvall has already hit […]
Jonathan Villar (3B/SS, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 57 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With Dee Gordon suspended, Delino DeShields demoted to Triple-A, and Billy Hamilton still very bad at hitting, it's been tough sledding for some of the most widely drafted speedsters. The emergence of Jonathan Villar, then, has been rather timely for fantasy owners. […]
MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 7)
I continue to be very impressed by the way Brandon Drury has played to open up this season. He is batting .298/.323/.532 with six home runs and has been a major boost to many fantasy teams so far. Other players too like Corey Seager and Nomar Mazara have really helped owners to stay one step ahead […]
Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 7
Welcome back to the Dynasty Review. The purpose of this column is to advise you on up-and-comers in dynasty leagues. Last week was Phillies themed. This time the Astros take center stage. I have to admit, when I profiled Tommy Joseph last week, I thought I was getting waaaay out ahead of the news. Turns out […]
Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/16/16
Just eight games were played on Monday after the Royals and Red Sox were postponed in KC, but there were plenty of runs scored across the board. When plenty of runs are scored, that means we have some pitchers who didn't quite do their job. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Monday, […]
Overrated/Underrated Week 7: Second Basemen
Week 1 (OF/SP) | Week 2 (OF/SP) | Week 3 (SS) | Week 4 (1B) | Week 5 | Week 6 (SP) * * * We're a few weeks in so you know the drill by now. A big part of winning your fantasy baseball league is recognizing the market inefficiencies that arise during the […]
MLB Starting Pitcher Depth Charts for Fantasy Baseball: Week 7
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 […]
Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/15/16
Well, a WWE fight broke out in the Blue Jays and Rangers game. Except, this fight was very real. If you haven't seen Rougned Odor clock Jose Bautista yet, stop reading for just one second and check this out. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Sunday, and those who... well, did not. […]
Week 7 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 7, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]
Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 7
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 […]
Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers from Week 6
It's Week 6 of Risers and Fallers. Some young hitters are beginning to find their way in the Majors while a few others are making the most of filling in for injured starters. While some of that production may not last, there are plenty of youngsters finding their groove who could be household names for […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/14/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome back to another full day of Saturday baseball. There are six games in the early slate which kicks off at 1:05 pm et followed by nine games in the evening slate starting at 7:05 pm et. If you are into pitching you will want to get some exposure to the early games as the […]
MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/14/16)
Welcome to the weekend. Another fun-filled day of baseball awaits including a double-header (Marlins-Nats). Plenty of aces are on the board, including Jake Arrieta, Corey Kluber, Jose Quintana, and Carlos Martinez. There's also some cost-conscious plays too. Check out who below! In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for […]
Week 6 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 6, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]
Bullpen Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Six
While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely a team is to win, the more likely a pitcher will be eligible to earn the holds that could be […]