Champs or Chumps: Lucas Duda, Sonny Gray, and Clay Buchholz

Nearly everyone now agrees that sabermetrics have a use both in MLB front offices and in the fantasy arena, but the extent of this belief still varies. The Boston Red Sox have a league average starting rotation according to the advanced metrics, and are therefore still a popular postseason pick in some analytical circles. Their […]

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 […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base (2B) And Shortstop (SS) For Week 10

The 2015 season is well underway, and of course everyone is looking to improve their 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. Below our my recommendations for Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. These […]

Dillon Gee (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Very Deep Leagues / Add in NL-Only Leagues Ownership: Ownership: 3% Yahoo!, 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dillon Gee has shown some regression this season, as batters have hit him better than they did last year. The good news is it seems his command and pitch selectivity have improved, and we’re willing to chalk up his getting […]

Week 9 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Last week, I asked if you all would be kind enough to follow me on Twitter, with the goal of getting 100 new followers. Well you guys are awesome, and we did it... so a BIG thank you to everyone who clicked that follow button! I promise not to spam you. Now let's get […]

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 9

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, and below are some options to consider for Week 9. These […]

Wilmer Flores (SS / 2B, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues with Middle Infield Slot OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ve advised adding Flores before, and I think the time is right to do it again. Flores simply isn’t going away, and he’s contributing enough to be rostered in any format. His batting average is modest (at .245 on the […]

Travis d'Arnaud Dealing With Bone Bruise In Wrist: Delays Return

Travis d’Arnaud is now dealing with a bone bruise in his wrist, which will delay his return to the New York Mets, according to ESPN New York. The Mets catcher has been on the DL since April 20 because of a fractured right pinkie finger. D’Arnaud was supposed to return from the DL next week. […]

Week 8 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers, Happy Memorial Day weekend. I love writing this article weekly, and I hope you enjoy it too. A couple of quick things thought before we get started -- first of all, the site's MLB editor approached me this week. He said "Hey Unc, we are going to make this a Premium article […]

DeGrom Strikes Out 11 On One Hit Against Cards

Jacob DeGrom might have just had the best performance of his young career on the mound for the New York Mets Thursday. DeGrom (4-4, 3.21 ERA) pitched eight innings of shutout ball against the St. Louis Cardinals, which gave the team a split in the four-game set against the N.L.’s best team. The best part […]

Curtis Granderson (OF, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Old dogs can learn new tricks even if they have been prone to make similar mistakes of the past. Over the last seven days, Granderson is batting .281 with 2 HR, 1 SB, 4 Runs and 3 RBI. Curtis Granderson has been an […]

Wilmer Flores (SS/2B, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Flores is the latest in a long line of sub-par Met shortstops. He’s actually been pretty good at the plate, tagging five homers with double-digits in runs and RBIs. His batting average leaves a lot to be desired, but I expect that […]

Week 7 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

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

Waiver Wire Pickups At Second Base and Shortstop For Week 7

The 2015 season is well underway, but it’s never too early to start trying to improve your team. Here are two players at second base and shortstop who I think can help your team for week 7. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come. […]

Lagares Back In Lineup For Mets: Batting 2nd

Juan Lagares is back in the New York Mets’ lineup Friday after missing the past three games, according to ESPN New York. The golden-glove centerfielder hasn’t played in the last three games thanks to a slight muscle strain underneath his armpit. The Mets certainly miss his defense and could use his precense in the lineup […]

Champs or Chumps: Will Hanley, Bartolo, and Vogt Maintain Their Hot Starts?

It seems like the season has just started, but in many ways we are well into it at this point. It is becoming increasingly necessary to focus on this year's production, leaving 2014 in the rear view mirror. This week we look at a Boston "outfielder", a Mets pitcher that might make more sense for […]

Noah Syndergaard K's Six in Debut

Noah Syndergaard’s first major league start is complete. He got through 5.1 innings, giving up three runs on six hits, striking out six and walking four. He ended up taking the loss, as the Mets lost to the Cubs 6-1. Syndergaard threw 103 pitches, 56 for strikes. "Thor" had started off great. He struck out Dexter Fowler […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 5

I have been very neutral in both of the Bryce Harper debates that have gone on between this season and last season. Last season, people were saying that he was overrated and will never be a great hitter. I knew that was too harsh on him considering his youth and still blossoming career (he is younger […]

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 […]

Noah Syndergaard (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues Owned In: 12% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It took unfortunate injuries to Mets starters Zack Wheeler and Dillon Gee, but the club has promoted top prospect Noah Syndergaard to fill out the starting rotation. Syndergaard has been stellar this season for Triple-A Las Vegas, going 3-0 with a 1.82 ERA, […]

Noah Syndergaard (NYM, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The Mets made it official on Friday that Syndergaard will make his debut on Tuesday at Chicago, replacing the injured Dillon Gee in the rotation. Syndergaard was a universal top-10 prospect going into 2015 and has done nothing to dissuade those rankings, compiling a […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups and Analysis: Week Six (Syndergaard, Lincecum, Peralta)

Buying Tiny Tim and Young Guns This week’s edition features another round of quality pitchers to consider for your fantasy rotation. Pickings are getting slimmer but all of these players are available in over 60% of Yahoo leagues so hopefully you can nab a few. Let’s get to it. Editor’s Note: to read about even more […]

Syndergaard Called Up, Dillion Gee To The DL

Dillon Gee has been place on the DL due to a groin issue. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during last weekend's outing against the Nationals. Gee is 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA. He’s pitched a combine 19 and 2/3 innings in his last three starts, allowing a combined four runs. For Mets fans that have […]

David Wright Shut Down: New Back Issues, Hamstring Fine

David Wright will be shut down due to back issues while he’s already trying to comeback from a hamstring injury that landed him on the DL back in April. The New York Mets captain and third basemen was shut down after his back flared up on him during rehabilitation. Wright will resume activities on Monday, […]

Jon Niese (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed or NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Niese's numbers are practically calling out for regression. The 2.74 ERA with two wins may be shiny, but his underlying peripherals tell the story of a pitcher who's been remarkably lucky without great stuff. Niese's 5.48 K/9 and 3.52 […]

Joe Niese (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Leagues Ownership: 17% Yahoo!, 13% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Watching Jon Niese pitch this season, one can sense that he has just not put it all together quite yet. The velocity on his cutter has dipped a bit, and as a result, his changeup is getting decimated by opposing bats. Of course, Philadelphia’s […]

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 […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 5/3/15

As no one predicted, this week came to an end with Jeurys Familia and Joakim Soria becoming the first two closers in the majors to reach double digit saves. At this point, all the big names are pretty much solidified in their roles and rostered in nearly all leagues. Here are some notes on who to […]

Wilmer Flores (2B / SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in deep standard and dynasty leagues. OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Wilmer Flores made his debut for the New York Mets back in 2013 at the age of 21. He was in the Mets minor league system since he was 16 years old. Although Flores's MLB stats have not equaled […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Power Rankings for Fantasy (Week Three)

A lot can happen in the span of a week. A team can turn a couple of wins into an 11 game winning streak. Several teams can throw a few pitches and start a new rivalry for the season. The way the season is shaping up, it looks like the NL East could be one […]