Digging Deeper: Week 18 Waiver Wire Targets
Welcome to August Rotoballers. The trade deadline has come and gone (until Waivers clear) and it's safe to say NL-Only leagues and Dodger fans have been going bonkers the past 48 hours. For everyone else, it's been business as usual as we head towards the fantasy baseball stretch run. There's six weeks until the playoffs start, […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (8/2/17)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (August 2nd). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/2/17): MLB Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
We have a 12 game main slate today, and there are some interesting options at pitcher. There are a few aces on top of the board, but also some viable mid-tier pitchers if you are looking to save some money. There are also some clear gas can pitchers to target, so stacking up some teams […]
Neil Walker (2B, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% Yahoo ANALYSIS: Neil Walker has always been underappreciated in fantasy circles. Some of that has to do with the fact that he's only managed a full season's worth of plate appearances twice in his career, and some of it is that he doesn't really excel in any one area […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/1/17): MLB Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
Good morning my fellow Rotoballer ladies and gentlemen. We have a gloriously full slate of baseball on deck tonight in the Main contest, so there's much to be excited for and even more to break down. There is such a strong collection of pitchers on the bump tonight that it would take me 20 minutes […]
Week 18 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
With the fantasy playoffs around the corner, now is the time to shoot big and find some hidden gems that can help you the rest of the way. With many middle infield options being owned in most leagues, it's all about finding that player that can strike gold. This week's waiver wire will feature middle infielders widely […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (8/1/17)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (August 1st). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up […]
2017 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 18)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. The trade deadline has come and gone, and with it several of […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for August 3
Welcome to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. Use this column to improve upon your neediest categories. Below are your pitcher and hitter streaming targets for Thursday, August 3rd. Let's get to it.Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball draft tools and resources: Fantasy baseball draft kit Fantasy baseball rankings Team Sync platform and Draft […]
Week 18 Start/Sit Matchups: MLB Starting Pitchers (SP)
Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 18, and will be updated as more starters are announced. If you've got any questions about which pitchers can capitalize on a juicy matchup and which ones might be worth putting on the pine against a […]
Week 18 Cut List: Players on the Chopping Block
Welcome back to the Cut List. Each weekend from now until the end of the season, I’ll be offering my thoughts on players who don’t deserve to keep drawing a nonexistent salary on your fake baseball teams. As we go deeper into the season, expect this list to become more ruthless, but also note the […]
Amed Rosario (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues, Monitor in All Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Another young prospect with a good chance to make an impression on owners is the Mets' Amed Rosario. It seems that Rosario is the one prospect who just hasn't gotten a glimpse of the MLB no matter how ravaged the Mets have […]
Jose Reyes (SS/3B, NYM) - Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: After going 0-for-4 in the first game of a doubleheader on June 10, Reyes had gone hitless in his last 24 at-bats. His season line at that point: .184/.257/.294, 3 HR, 7 SB. In the six weeks since, however, Reyes has been quietly great. […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (7/30/17)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 30th). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for August 2
Welcome to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. Use this column to improve upon your neediest categories. Below are your pitcher and hitter streaming targets for Wednesday, August 2nd. Let's get to it.Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball draft tools and resources: Fantasy baseball draft kit Fantasy baseball rankings Team Sync platform and Draft […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (7/29/17)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 29th). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for August 1
Welcome to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. Use this column to improve upon your neediest categories. Below are your pitcher and hitter streaming targets for Tuesday, August 1st. Let's get to it.Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball draft tools and resources: Fantasy baseball draft kit Fantasy baseball rankings Team Sync platform and Draft […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (7/28/17)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 28th). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round […]
Power Risers and Fallers for Week 17: Buy or Sell?
Welcome back to this investigative piece where we examine players who have seen some notable changes in their power profiles -- for better or for worse -- in 2017. As usual, you don’t need me to tell you that Miguel Sano and Aaron Judge are strong or that Jarrod Dyson and Billy Hamilton are toward the bottom […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/28/17): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
We have a huge Friday slate tonight. There are plenty of elite options to go along with a few great salary relief options. We can use multiple different ways to construct lineups, as well. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/28/17. […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (7/27/17)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 27th). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/27/17): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
As usual, the Thursday slate is split between an afternoon and main slate. With only eight total games for the day, the afternoon slate is a bit smaller than usual with just three games. With a small slate, it's important to find every advantage to stay in the green. In this article, I will be […]
Digging Deeper: Week 17 Waiver Wire Targets
As July comes to a close, trade talks turn to trade actions, and fantasy baseball owners enter now-or-never mode. Unless you are truly out of contention in a redraft league, the waiver wire is still the best place to look for upside. Sure, trades provide access to known commodities, but free agents can provide similar […]
Week 17 Waiver Wire - Starting Pitchers
Trade Deadline madness is in full swing and the next time we speak, all of the shaking and moving will have taken place. It's not the worst idea to jump ahead of the curve and make a short-term stash of key prospects and free-agents-to-be who could find themselves in more favorable conditions shortly. I try […]
Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings (7/26/17)
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 26th). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round […]
2017 Prospects: Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 17)
Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. This has been a busy week for prospect promotions. The Chicago White […]
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers - Week 17
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The trade deadline is almost here and rosters are being shaken up, both in fantasy and reality. Obviously, batting average is just one of many statistics fantasy owners must consider, but contact rate can also be telling of all-around success at the plate. A sudden increase or decrease in contact rate could signal the […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/26/17): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings
We have a split slate today, with four games on the early slate and 10 games on the main slate. Some big name arms on the bump today, so you will need to find some value bats. There are plenty of hitters in good spots, so if you spend down at pitcher, you can load […]
Points Leagues Waiver Wire - Week 17
With the playoffs approaching, most of your fantasy baseball saviours and heroes for 2017 have been scooped up. Aaron Judge, Yonder Alonso, Eric Thames: all guys that have been gone for weeks in any sane league, but there are some short-term options always available to give you a boost. In points leagues especially, some short-term […]
Week 17 Waiver Wire: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
Howdy, folks. I'm your new host for this weekly feature. You may remember me from such columns as the Outfield Waiver Wire and the Cut List. Below are some 2B and SS waiver wire options for Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season. We'll be sticking with the format change from the last time around, […]