Price For Sale: Yankees, Dodgers, Blue Jays Ready To Bid For Tiger's Ace

A bidding war is about to begin for the Detroit Tigers pitcher David Price, and will include the Yankees, Blue Jays, Dodgers, and possibly others slugging it out for the ace, according to USA Today. Earlier today, the Tigers confirmed that they would be willing to trade Price as the July 31 trade deadline gets closer, along with […]

A-Rod Homers On His 40th Birthday

Alex Rodriguez celebrated the big 4 0 with a homer as the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers on Monday. It was the 24th blast of the season for the Yankees DH as well as his sixth on his birthday over his MLB career. Rodriguez has been on fire lately, hitting nine dingers over […]

Week 17 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 17, 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 […]

Champ or Chump: Teixeira, Puig, and the ToddFather

The hardest thing about a column like this is not having all of the relevant data. I called Robinson Cano a Chump because his fantasy stats were bad and the underlying metrics weren't any better, but now it has come out that he had a bizarre stomach thing. There is no stat for bizarre stomach […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

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: […]

Week 16 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

The shortened week after the All-Star break is always a breeding ground for exaggerated storylines. Although there have only been a few games played, everyone is speculating upon whom will have the better second half of the season. It's been proven time and again that the second half can be a whole new world. Some […]

Luis Severino (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If the NL east leading Yankees are going to make a post season run, they need pitching help, as they currently rank 20th in the majors with a 3.95 team ERA. It is very possible that the Yanks will be calling up this highly touted […]

Stephen Drew (2B / SS, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Stephen Drew is a decent candidate for a bounce back second half. Drew currently has a horrific BA of .182 and a below average OPS of .630. However Drew also is second among 2B in HR with a solid 12 hit so far. Why are many […]

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 […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: AL Edition (Severino, Butler, Drew, Happ, Lowrie, De Aza)

Welcome to the AL edition of deep league waiver wire adds for week 15. The players in discussion this week are important because of their potential for bounce back second halves, slept-on impact statistics, and one high profile prospect call up. The All-Star break is a chance for new beginnings for both players, teams, and fantasy […]

Nathan Eovaldi (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues. OWNED IN: 14% of fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: Nathan Eovaldi has had a decent first half to the 2015 season. He currently sits with a quality 4.50 ERA, a record of 9-2, a 3.53 FIP that indicates he is pitching better than his actual ERA, a high 1.54 WHIP, while […]

Chris Young (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all 14 team leagues or deeper. OWNED IN:  11% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Ever since being cut from the Mets last season, Young has had a resurgence with the Yankees. He is batting .257 on the season with 11 homers and 27 RBI. Those numbers don't jump out at you, but […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16

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.   Marc […]

Rob Refsnyder (NYY, 2B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: So the Yankees have said that their young second baseman will stay with the team after the All Star Break. Given the fact that Stephen Drew has been just awful, you have to think the Bombers will give Refsnyder a chance […]

MLB Closers & Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 7/16/15

Our first and hopefully only major injury occurred last weekend and this will definitely shake up some rosters. No trades have happened yet, but you never know what will go down during All-Star week. Editor's Note: Bookmark our MLB Closers & Saves Depth Charts for the latest look at all the current closers, setup men, […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 13

For all fantasy owners of Steven Matz, we have been dealt some bad news. Yes, we, because I was someone who owned him as well. Matz will miss the next several weeks with a lat injury which will really put a damper on what has otherwise been a tremendous start to his Major League career. […]

Yankees Activate Closer Andrew Miller: Will He Close Games Again?

The New York Yankees have activated Andrew Miller from the DL after almost missing a month of action, according to the New York Daily News. The Yankees closer could potentially move back to that role, but Dellin Betances has done fine in the role until a blown-save on Saturday. Andrew Miller will be activated Wednesday. […]

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 […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14

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.   Bryan […]

Carlos Beltran (Ribs) Likely Heading To DL: Taylor Dugas Called Up

Carlos Beltran will likely head to the DL following a rib cage injury he suffered on Tuesday, according to the New York Post. The 38-year-old has been dealing with multiple health-issues in 2015. Beltran’s foot, hamstring and now rib cage are among the injuries this season. If he lands on the DL, it will be […]

Week 13 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

Week 13 is upon us and the true contenders are starting to emerge. Cellar dwelling teams in dynasty leagues are likely shipping off their stars and collecting draft picks while the top dogs are looking to fill holes in their lineup. We're only halfway home and there is plenty of baseball left to be played. If […]

Carlos Beltran (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only and Very Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 32% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Carlos Beltran stumbled badly out of the gate, and the impact of that rough start is still apparent in his overall numbers. However, he’s been a different player since April ended, putting together a .297/.363/.500 line with seven homers. This is roughly the level […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 13

The deeper we get into the season, the harder it becomes for a column of this nature to avoid getting repetitive. Guys who are playing well tend to be owned in the majority of leagues, for obvious reasons, but for one reason or another, certain players get ignored. Often it’s a lousy start that obscures […]

Ivan Nova (NYY, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 14-team leagues or deeper OWNED IN: 14% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: After over a year away from the game to recover from Tommy John surgery, Nova came back strong against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He pitched 6 and 2/3 innings of shutout baseball, allowing only three hits, two walks, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ivan Nova Dazzles In 2015 Debut: Zero Runs Allowed By Yankees Starter

Ivan Nova had a great return from Tommy John surgery with 6 2/3 shutout innings over the Philadelphia Phillies. In his 2015 debut, Nova couldn’t have been any better for the New York Yankees en route to a 10-2 victory. He just couldn’t quite get out of the seventh inning, though no runs came in […]

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 […]

A-Rod Blasts HR For 3,000th Hit

Alex Rodriguez reached the 3,000-hit plateau with a first-pitch homerun off of Justin Verlander at home in the Bronx. The New York Yankees 3B/DH clobbered the ball into the right field bleachers, which made him the 29th player in MLB history to eclipse the 3,000-hit milestone.  It was A-Rod’s only hit, but it was a […]