Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 6

Getting Settled In Now that the first few weeks have come and gone, where does your team stand? Need to replace an injured catcher? Looking for a reliable backup? RotoBaller has you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league who you can target off the waiver wire in week 6 […]

Week 6 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. 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 a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. For those who aren't aware, our in-house tool […]

Yasmani Grandal (C, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of FleaFlicker Leagues Yasmani Grandal has absolutely exploded in the first week of May, but the signs of a breakout were already there. Fantasy managers are going to snatch up Grandal based on his recent streak, but i'm here to tell you this likely isn't just a flash in the pan. This looks […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 6

We’re rapidly approaching the point where unexpected successes or struggles can’t merely be hand-waved as small sample flukes, though some still qualify as such. While 80 percent of the season remains, there is such a thing as being too patient. Around this time last year, I was able to trade Allen Craig and Tony Cingrani […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 5/6/15

Fantasy Baseball's fifth week is almost complete and hopefully all of the closers you drafted are healthy and still have their jobs. If that is not the case and you are looking to add some saves to your team, below are some guys who may be able to help sooner rather than later. Editor's Note: […]

Alex Guerrero (2B/3B/OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL Only leagues and in Deep Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With the oblique injury to Carl Crawford, Alex Guerrero should find himself in the Dodgers lineup with more regularity. It should also have something to do with the fact he's jacked five home runs in only 16 games, […]

Week 5 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome to Week 5. The MLB season is ripening and the time for messing around has come and gone. Your pitching staff has been decent, you've got some real speed on the base paths and plenty of guys who know how to get on base. But - for the love of God - can someone […]

Yimi Garcia (RP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all Holds Leagues and Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Yimi Garcia had a season in the minors (2012) in which he had 18.6 K/9. That averages out to 2.07 K/IP. Through Garcia's time in the minors (2009-2014) he had a 3.10 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP, 11 K/9, […]

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

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 5, and this week we also have a very special treat for you. Next to each matchup below, we have a link to our Premium Starting Pitcher Daily Matchups, Streamers & DFS Tool. Just click the link next to the player name, and check […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Five

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 […]

Trending Up/Down: Fantasy Baseball April Stock Watch

We've talked already about the value of balancing patience and proactivity in the early going. That said, as April draws to a close, it behooves us to reassess the fantasy outlook for some players. The following half-dozen hitters have given fantasy owners reason to question their initial valuations.   Three Trending Up Mike Moustakas, 3B, Kansas […]

Brandon McCarthy Having Tommy John Surgery: Out Until At Least 2016 All-Star Break

Brandon McCarthy will have Tommy John surgery on Thursday, which means the L.A. Dodgers will be without their starting pitcher until at least the 2016 All-Star Break, according to MLB.com. McCarthy, 31, appeared to have resurrected his career after he finished the second half of the 2015 season with the New York Yankees. The righty […]

Minor Leagues Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects for Week 3

This week has seen several pitchers go down with either season-ending or potential season-ending injuries already. Adam Wainwright tore his Achilles tendon and will be out for a whole year; Brandon McCarthy tore his UCL and will be headed for Tommy John surgery; and it appears that Homer Bailey may have to undergo Tommy John […]

Alex Guerrero (2B/3B/OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and NL-Only Leagues Owned in 14% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After Sunday’s game, manager Don Mattingly said that Alex Guerrero will see some time in left field, which is not his natural position. It’s the old baseball adage—if you can hit, they’ll find a place in the field for you. […]

Week 4 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 so far, and your teams are tearing it up. Either way, we are here to help as always. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 4. For every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look to […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base And Shortstop For Week Four

The 2015 season is well underway, but it’s never too early to start trying to improve your team. Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players at second base and shortstop per week who I think can help your team. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should […]

Yimi Garcia (RP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you are in a league that counts saves, you may want to consider adding Yimi Garcia off the waiver wire if he's still available in your league. He notched the save last night, and has awesome numbers on the year racking up 16 […]

Yasiel Puig Placed On 15-Day DL (Hamstring Strain)

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Yasiel Puig as they have placed the all-star on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 25 thanks to a left hamstring strain. After an 0-for-2 performance on Friday, the 24-year-old outfielder sat out Saturday’s game and officially went on the DL Sunday. Puig has missed six games already […]

Ball Street: Roto Never Sleeps - MLB Recap Featuring Butler, Utley, Fiers, Machado, Betts, Travis and More

With week 3 coming to a close, let's recap some players whose stocks might be rising or falling. Now that we're almost through April, we're developing a decent sample size so we can start to see who might be for real and who we should cut. Stats current as of 9am, 4/24/2015     MLB […]

Alex Guerrero (LAD, 2B/3B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL Only and Deeper Leagues Immediately; Scout in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 6% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: At first glance Alex Guerrero’s numbers are gaudy. A .385/.357/.923 slash line is nothing to sneeze at, unless of course one does not understand how a player’s OBP can be lower than his AVG. His […]

Brett Anderson (LAD, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Most Leagues ANALYSIS: Owned in only 7% of Fleaflicker leagues, Brett Anderson might not be the best pitcher on waivers, but he does have value pitching at two pitcher-friendly parks this week in San Francisco and San Diego. In 11 innings of work so far this season, Anderson has seven strikeouts and just two walks, […]

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 […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Three

Just Starting Out How have the first couple weeks gone for you? Not exactly confident in the catcher you drafted? Looking for a reliable backup? Need to replace Yan Gomes or Devin Mesoraco? RotoBaller has got you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league who you can target off […]

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 […]

Minor Leagues Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 1

The weekly Minor League Spotlight column looks at MLB prospects and rookies who had a good week in the minors, and can make a potential impact for fantasy baseball owners in 2015. Just a quick heads-up -- Kris Bryant is not on the list. Yes he had a good week, but we all know that Kris Bryant is […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 2

The first week of baseball has come and gone. Hopefully you haven’t blown up your team already, but if you have you’re going to love this article! In all seriousness, the beginning of the fantasy season is a key time frame for wise owners, as now is the time to strike on those free agent gems. […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds For Week 2

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 […]

MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 4/9/15

Editor's Note: Bookmark our MLB Closers & Saves Depth Charts for the latest look at all the current closers, setup men, longshots and relief pitcher waiver wire adds. Waiver Wire Saves & MLB Bullpen Report for 4/9/2015 The season isn't even a week old yet, but we already had one major trade involving a closer and a […]

Chris Hatcher (RP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Don't pay for saves... ever! Fantasy baseball experts around the world yell this every season and for good reason. Saves are volatile, closers are unpredictable, and managers for whatever reason don't like to give fantasy owners much insight on who they plan to […]

Carl Crawford (OF, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 61% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Since 2010, there have been 22 instances of a player hitting .300 while swiping at least 23 bags on the base paths; Carl Crawford accomplished this feat last season in just 343 AB. Crawford also added a solid 8 HR, 46 RBI, and […]