Week 3 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Hopefully the start of the MLB and fantasy baseball season is treating you well, and your teams are off to a roaring start. Either way, we are here to help as always. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 3. For every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look to […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week Three

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. But when looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire for the coming week, ideally you would like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in […]

Wade Davis (RP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With Greg Holland hitting the DL with a pectoral injury, Wade Davis will assume closing duties. In 2014, Davis posted an 1.00 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP, first and seventh best, respectively, among pitchers with at least 60 IP. He recorded a save […]

Kendrys Morales (1B/DH, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kendrys Morales entered 2015 looking to remind the baseball world of why people used to be so afraid of his bat. So far he’s done so. Morales has been huge for the surging Royals, hitting over .400 with two home runs, nine runs scored, and […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Three

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Based on […]

Edinson Volquez (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After ten years of generally dismal pitching, Edinson Volquez seems to be finding some answers in the latter stages of his long career. Two horrific years with the Padres from 2012-13 looked like they might spell the end for Volquez. However, he was miraculously […]

Real Deal or Impostor: Why Dickey, Revere and Duffy Are Solid Waiver Wire Pickups for 2015

  Three Players Who Should Carry Over Their 2014 Success Is that guy on waivers a flash in the pan or the final piece you need to win your league? In this weekly column, we will examine underlying numbers in order to determine whether a given player is the real deal at his current pace […]

Mike Moustakas (3B/DH, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLE MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: ESPN: 15.3% owned, Yahoo: 4% owned, Fleaflicker: 52% owned ANALYSIS: Mike Moustakas probably shouldn’t be on the radar of standard league players. Considering how many of our readers enjoy the thrill of deeper leagues, however, I decided to add him to the list. His value is twofold: lineup position and […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 1

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the players we highlight today feature some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your […]

Mike Moustakas (3B, KC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft in Late Rounds as 3B/CI/UTIL ANALYSIS: Mike Moustakas was at one time rated as the best pure hitter in the entire Royals system. That was way back in 2008. Moustakas has taken a mighty tumble since that time bottoming out last season hitting .212. But the night is always darkest before the […]

Undervalued Starting Pitchers: Three With ADPs Between 200-300

There is plenty of quality starting pitching depth up and down a fantasy baseball draft chart. However, once in the later rounds, the names begin to get a bit unfamiliar. These latter rounds though provide an excellent opportunity to take a chance and invest in a lesser known commodity. There are several quality pitchers that […]

Alex Rios (OF, KC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~120 Overall ANALYSIS: Alex Rios might not reach his career high stolen bases of 42 last year, but Rios will very likely net 30+ SB for the Royals. Ned Yost loves to run, so Rios should see plenty of opportunities. When you consider his .275 BA and 15-20 HR, you are looking at a great OF option. […]

Predicting the Top Ten Finishers for Saves in 2015

  Saves can be one of the most volatile categories for fantasy owners. Often, a pitcher will have the closer’s role seemingly locked up only to be ousted after a slow start to the season. Many believe that the only key to racking up a lot of saves is to pick a closer for a winning team. […]

Save Prospecting: Top Five Non-Closing AL Relief Pitchers

Last week I looked at the top five non-closer NL relief pitcher options. Today we take a look at the top AL relief pitchers currently not occupying closer roles.   Top Five Non-Closing AL Relievers Wade Davis - RHP, Kansas City Royals If we are talking about American League bullpens, you have to start the […]

Yu Darvish Mulling Tommy John Surgery

This might be another throw-away season for the Texas Rangers. Staff ace Yu Darvish is considering Tommy John surgery that would surely take him out of commission for all of 2015, perhaps even longer. The elbow inflammation that prompted the Rangers to shut Darvish down late last season now looks like it might be a […]

Kansas City Royals Sign Pitcher Chris Young

The Kansas City Royals announced that they have signed pitcher Chris Young to a one-year major league contract. #Royals announce that they've signed RHP Chris Young to a one-year Major League contract. Young went 12-9 with the Mariners in 2014. — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) March 7, 2015 Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star adds […]

Top Five Starting Pitchers Due for Regression: Fantasy Baseball Predictions

  The Regression Monster Cometh While it isn’t an end-all, be-all stat – because those don’t exist – FIP is a much better tool for analyzing pitchers and predicting future performance than raw ERA. Case in point: In the past three seasons, the 10 pitchers who outperformed the FIP by the highest margins saw their […]

MLB Closer Breakdown: AL Central Edition - 2015 Fantasy Baseball

Detroit Tigers The Tigers closer situation is fairly settled, though not exactly awe-inspiring. Joe Nathan is currently set to lock down the ninth inning, with Joakim Soria and Al Alburquerque backing him up. The 40-year-old Nathan is a far cry from the perennial All Star that used to close for the Twins in the 2000s, and […]

Eric Hosmer, Kansas City Royals Sign Two-Year Deal

According to Kansas City Royals beat writer Jeffrey Flanagan, the Royals and first baseman Eric Hosmer have agreed to a two-year deal worth $13.9 million, avoiding arbitration. Hoz gets $5.65 mil first year of 2 year deal and $8.25 mil next year #royals — Jeffrey Flanagan (@jflanagankc) February 18, 2015 Eric Hosmer will qualify for […]

Royals, Herrera Finalizing a Two-Year Deal

Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star is reporting that the Kansas City Royals and relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera are finalizing a two-year deal worth $4.15 million to avoid arbitration. Heard the Royals are finalizing a two-year, $4.15 million deal to avoid arbitration with Kelvin Herrera. — Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) February 12, 2015 Herrera, 25, […]

Wade Davis (RP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues for ERA, WHIP Help ANALYSIS: Wade Davis has a 0.69 ERA. Through 65.1 innings pitched. That is five earned runs, over the course of almost an entire year. His 0.81 WHIP, 13.22 K/9 ratio and 4.57 K/BB ratio are all significantly above-average, as well. In short, Davis is having […]

5 Sleeper Hitters That Will Help You Win Your League

  IT’S FOOTBALL SEASON!!....but there’s a pesky little fantasy baseball league or two or three that you still need to keep an eye on. Don’t lose focus on the task at hand. Your fantasy football draft is done and you might be patting yourself on the back or maybe you’re down in the dumps because […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers: Waiver Wire Targets For Week 24

It's hard to believe that baseball season is almost over. Between the start of the NFL season and the home stretch of the MLB season, I know that we've all got a lot on our plates right now, so I'll keep this introduction short and sweet. Just like always, I've presented five sleepers of varying […]

Jarrod Dyson (OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ANALYSIS: The Kansas City Royals have been holding on tight to their 50th round investment in the 2006 draft, but was it all worth it in hindsight? After all these years, Jarrod Dyson, the Royals' veteran 4th outfielder is finally getting enough MLB at bats to have a fantasy impact, […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 21

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Options As you make your push towards the fantasy playoffs, you’re going to want all the help you can get. Pitchers who win are very valuable, and in many leagues, a win can make up for a mediocre outing. In this week’s column, I will be discussing three undervalued starting pitchers who will continue to […]

Getting A Grip On Holds: Relief Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the relief pitcher sleepers we highlight today feature some solid setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely their team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be […]

Five Outfielder Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

As the summer rolls on, fantasy owners are gearing up for the home stretch. Here are five outfielders that could help propel their teams toward the finish line. I believe these players are currently undervalued and are worth considering as waiver wire additions.   Michael Cuddyer - (OF, COL) - 40% Owned BALLER MOVE: Add […]

DFS Lineups Picks for 8/15: Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings

  DFS Underpriced Studs! Starting Pitcher Picks For 8/15 Alright RotoBaller's, time for a reality check! Is your fantasy baseball team so far out of it you barely want to log in every day and set your lineup? The thing is, we know you have so much fantasy baseball knowledge, and you probably even downloaded RotoBaller's FREE iPhone waiver […]

Getting A Grip On Holds: Relief Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the players we highlight today feature some sleeper setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to become holds sleepers, and can […]

Week 19 Fanduel DFS Recap: RotoBaller's Expert Lineup Picks

Daily League Lineup Picks - Subscription Newsletter Recap As many of you already know, we take our DFS quite seriously here at RotoBaller. Each and every week since the start of the 2013 MLB and fantasy baseball season, we have been providing our premium subscribers with 3 cheat sheet style newsletters per week, full of […]