Pirates Acquire Aramis Ramirez From Brewers For Minor Leaguer

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Aramis Ramirez in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for a minor leaguer and cash, according to The Post-Gazette. The Brewers received minor league pitcher Yhonathan Barrios. Ramirez is owed roughly $5.2 million for the rest of the season. The Pirates will cover $3 million of that. The third baseman will […]

Matt Garza (Shoulder) Pitches Six Shutout Innings In Return: Brewers Stay Hot

Matt Garza shined in his return from the DL on Tuesday when he pitched six scoreless innings over the Cleveland Indians. Garza (5-10) scattered six hits while striking out four batters during his first start in nearly three weeks because of shoulder tendinitis. The Brewers scored three runs over the first two innings, which was […]

Matt Garza (Shoulder) Activated From DL: Start Tuesday Against Indians

Matt Garza will be activated from the DL and start on Tuesday for the Milwaukee Brewers as they begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Garza, 31, will be returning from tendinitis in his right shoulder that knocked him out of action on July 3. The right-hander will […]

Taylor Jungmann (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Not much has gone right for Milwaukee in 2015, but Taylor Jungmann’s emergence in the Brewers rotation stands out as one of the bright spots. Called up from AAA-Colorado Springs after Matt Garza and Wily Peralta went to the DL, Jungmann has […]

Week 16 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

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

Week 15/16 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Analysis: Talking Ace Ventura, Hendricks, and Jungmann

Welcome back readers! Hope you all enjoyed the All-Star festivities, but it's likely you had the itch for real baseball as much as I did. This week we'll focus on pitchers that aren't heavily owned who have a good opportunity for second half success, along with some heavily owned pitchers to target in trades. If you've […]

Brewers 'Willing To Trade' Carlos Gomez

The Milwaukee Brewers are willing to trade Carlos Gomez, according to CBS Sports. Gomez, 29, will be a free agent following the 2016 MLB season. The centerfielder is making $8 million this season and $9 million next year. The Brewers might not be able to resign him since his asking price could be very high. […]

Khris Davis (MIL, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Davis has legitimate power. There's no doubt about that. I know I know, you're all worried about Gerardo Parra getting a bigger share of the playing time. However a trade involving Parra seems all but imminent so there appears to be an […]

Aramis Ramirez (3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been a difficult season for Ramirez, who has looked every bit his 37 years of age more often than not. Over the last month, however, he’s hitting .304/.343/.533 with four homers and 23 RBI. He’s reportedly drawing some trade interest, which could lead […]

Five Corner Infield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 14

The last few weeks have seen some high attrition to fantasy rosters, as several stars have landed on the disabled list. Chief among those at the corner infield spots has been Miguel Cabrera, who will miss six weeks with a calf strain. Despite his questionable conditioning, Miggy had gone his entire career without needing a […]

Brewers Activate Khris Davis (Knee), Starting On Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers activated Khris Davis from the 15-day DL and will start him in left field on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Davis will bat seventh behind Aramis Ramirez, finally making his return after a torn meniscus in his right knee forced him to miss almost a month and […]

Gerardo Parra (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 23% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Over the last two months, Gerardo Parra has hit an impressive .333/.376/.505 with seven homers and six steals. He’s likely to be a popular trade target as we approach the deadline, and he may see a reduction in playing time as […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 14

About a month ago, I was talking to another owner in my home league and mentioned that my team had been fairly fortunate on the injury front. Fast forward to last week:  George Springer's broken wrist gave me a whopping eight players on the shelf, half of them outfielders. The others: Matt Holliday, Jorge Soler, […]

Week 14 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 14, 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 […]

Aramis Ramirez (3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe he isn't washed up, just yet. Ramirez has been known for some big second halfs over the course of his career, and he's been heating up recently. The power isn't that great anymore, but Milwaukee has been winning games recently and he can […]

Adam Lind (MIL, 1B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Lind is about as consistent a bat as you can find available on the wire. First base is usually a pretty deep position so it's easy to overlook Lind. His Achilles heel is that he struggles against southpaws, but then again most […]

Week 13 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 13, 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 […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

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. Editor’s Note: […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/26/15

As we get closer to All-Star break I'm hoping for some trades revolving closers to shake things up a bit. There are still some contending teams like the Jays and Diamondbacks in the market for a stable closer. It's likely a move will happen in the near future, so be sure to stay tuned for […]

MLB Suspends Chris Perez 50 Games For Second Failed Drug Test

Chris Perez has been suspended 50 games following a second positive test for drug abuse, according to MLB.com. The free agent pitcher won’t likely receive any offers to join an MLB team. Perez, 29, was a former all-star closer with the Cleveland Indians who was with the Milwaukee Brewers to start the 2015 season. MLB […]

Mike Fiers (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in NL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Fiers was a popular sleeper candidate this season after a 2014 in which he went 5-6 with a 2.13 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and a 76/17 K/BB rate. However, he has not had the same dominance this year, to the tune of a […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/22/15

A couple of newly appointed closers in Carson Smith and Brad Ziegler are on great runs, while the Jays are in desperate need of consistency in their bullpen. Some teams have begun to fall out of the playoff hunt, and we may see some closers change teams before the All-Star break as contending teams jockey for position. Editor’s Note: to […]

Scooter Gennett (2B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed and NL-Only Leagues Ownership: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Scooter Gennett has been en fuego since returning from the DL on June 11, hitting .310 with four RBIs over that time. He is still a very weak hitter against lefties, but his ability to destroy right-handed pitching makes him a valuable fantasy […]

Week 12 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 12, 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 […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 12

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 @Roto_Dubs […]

Carlos Gomez Could Land On DL Again (Hip, Groin)

Carlos Gomez could potentially require another stint on the DL, according to what Craig Counsell told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The former All-Star returned to the lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday as the team’s DH. He went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Gomez has missed five of the last seven games […]

The Cut List (Week 11): Players to Consider Cutting Bait On

I often wonder why so many fantasy baseball addicts turn to the Rotoballer Cut List for advice. Is it the cutting edge opinion? The depth of research? Or is it that the Cut List exists at the intersections of pragmatic thought, advanced statistical theory and sophisticated fantasy baseball wisdom? Whichever your reason, welcome back.  This […]

Adam Lind (1B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 51% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ve waxed on about my love for Adam Lind enough times in this column that I won’t bore you with a long-winded rewrite. After his early season surge, Lind is slowly but surely turning on the gas again. He’s hit .375 through […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 6/9/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here are my DFS picks for DraftKings for Tuesday, June 9th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day […]

Week 10 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. It seems that for the first time, in a long time, pitching around baseball isn't quite as dominant as it has been. A lot of the non-elite pitchers are struggling to find consistency, leading to higher team ERAs and WHIPs for fantasy baseball owners. In such times, I find it's best to bench some iffy […]