Sam Dyson (RP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Sam Dyson was the closer for the Rangers last season in the playoffs after Shawn Tolleson had a string of bad outings. After being reinserted into the closing role this season Tolleson is again struggling and on Tuesday he gave up a walk-off grand […]

Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in every size league. OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: Santana missed about a week due to a sore shoulder but he is back playing the field and hitting atop the Brewers lineup. The combination of the batting position and a healthy .360 OBP% has helped Domingo post fifteen runs scored along […]

Khris Davis (OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 43% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Khris Davis recently hit three HR including a walk-off Grand Slam against the Rangers. So in addition to everything we are about to discuss, there is that little nugget. Before that performance, Davis had a poor BA and OBP of .214 and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/17/16): MLB DFS Advice

We've got nearly a full slate tonight with 28 teams in action. FanDuel has broken tonight's contest options into two groups - Early Only (7 games) and Main (14 games). As for Vegas insights, we've got three games with projected run totals of nine runs or greater, starting with the Twins at Tigers (9.5), Mariners […]

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 […]

The Cut List (Week 7): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

I know it's hard, but it's getting to the point that some of those early season investments are just not generating returns. The name value makes it hard to kick those guys to the curb, but holding onto them in the hopes of a turnaround can hurt your chances at a championship. Here is a […]

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 (5/16/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another week of MLB fun on FanDuel. We have a nine-game slate on deck, although you have to choose the "Early-only" contests to get action on the Reds-Brewers. The pitching isn't stellar which means there should be plenty of offensive fun on deck! In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

  It is Sunday, which means that MLB will start early! Make sure to finish up that coffee and read up on the best value plays of the day. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/15/16. The DFS lineup picks will range […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/14/16): MLB DFS Advice

It's another great Saturday with baseball games going on all throughout the day. Days like this provide you with an opportunity to participate in a variety of contests. With every team in action, there are plenty of lineup options. You'll need to find the perfect balance of star power and sleepers. Finding the right starting […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/12/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. Even in a limited slate of games, there were plenty of performances to admire and make fun of! Here's a quick rundown of those who impressed on Thursday, and those who want to pretend the […]

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/13/16): MLB DFS Advice

The Mets are one of the most powerful team in the MLB, and they will be heading to Coors tonight. I'm sure you know what that means. We should be in for plenty of home runs tonight! Well, let's get down to it! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Jonathan Villar (3B/SS, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jonathan Villar has seemingly come out of nowhere to post fantasy-worthy numbers. In three years as a utility infielder for Houston, he showed speed but little else. Villar is currently showing exceptional base-stealing skills, leading the NL with 11 SB. He has a respectable .268 […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/12/16): MLB DFS Advice

We've got an eight game contest for tonight with first pitch slated for 7:05 EDT. There are a number of stud pitcher and household name guys taking the bump, so it should be a fun one to sort through. As for Vegas insights, the Astros and Dodgers are the heaviest favorites on the moneyline, at -185 and-250, […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/11/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. There were several dominant performances on both sides of the ball, as an MLB record was tied and several players went deep multiple times - including one of the last guys you'd expect. Here's a […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/12/16)

Welcome back to the DFS Patrol. It's a smaller slate this Thursday, but don't let that trick you into thinking there isn't pitching to be found. Clayton Kershaw, David Price, Zack Greinke, Johnny Cueto, and Vince Velasquez all take the mound today. Want to know which ones I like? Find it below! In this article, […]

NL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Six: Cozart, Eickhoff, Rodney and more

One thing fantasy baseball managers can be guilty of at times is trying too hard. In search of the next hot prospect or hidden gem, we can look right past a productive player because he is already a known commodity. These players may not go on to suddenly have career years, but there is something […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/12/16): MLB DFS Advice

What a day for pitching! Thursday presents us with multiple aces along with pitchers who have big upside while presenting plenty of risk. Pinpointing the top pitchers of the night will be vital on this eight-game slate, so let's see what we can do. With so many good pitching options, the stacks will be more […]

Khris Davis (OF/DH, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: There is little mystery to what you are going to get with Khris Davis. He's going to strikeout a bunch (24.4 career K%), average somewhere in the .250 range and hit some deep home runs. In his four years in […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire: Outfield

The most powerful tool in fantasy baseball is, well, power. The home run dominates fantasy unlike any other product. A home run gives your team a home run, a run scored, an uptick in BA and OBP and one or more RBI. Power is a commodity that many owners are willing to sacrifice quality ballplayers […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire: First Base and Third Base

It’s typically around this time of year that trading becomes more common. Negotiated player swaps can be a great way to address weaknesses that have become apparent and maneuver for positioning. But deals aren’t always available. You know what is available, though? Help from your lonely friends on the waiver wire. Let’s visit with them, […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

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 turn nice profits in the weeks to come. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly […]

Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Own in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Domingo Santana is listed as day-to-day because of tightness in his right shoulder. Although, he received some good news on Monday as he should return to action for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins, according to ESPN.com. The shoulder tightness has kept him out […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/11/16): MLB DFS Advice

May is here, and a ton of players are heating up alongside the weather. It's of course important to focus on hitters that have been hot of late, but also those that have had success against their opposing starter in the past. It's always wise to spend up at pitcher, as wins are so important […]