MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 18)
Wow what a bunch of big time promotions. Alex Bregman, David Dahl, Tyler Glasnow (and then to the DL). Talk about some star power! But the big headlines obviously are going to circle around the Indians who acquired ace reliever Andrew Miller, but failed to complete a deal for Jonathan Lucroy after he used his no-trade […]
Week 18 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers
August is here. Woah. Alright so technically it’s July 31 but the overall point is that there are officially two months remaining in the fantasy baseball season. The trade deadline is also bearing down with runaway speed. Stoves are red-hot and there are several players who could find themselves in new unifoms come Monday night. […]
Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 18
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 readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/30/16): MLB DFS Advice
There are a few afternoon games to get the day started, but must of the action will come during the evening hours. DraftKings has several contests, ranging from all day to just the afternoon games. The below players are assumed to be used in all day tournaments on DraftKings. In this article, I will be providing you with […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/29/16): MLB DFS Advice
David Ortiz is a must play against Tim Lincecum. Who else should find their way into your lineup? Find out below... there are a few sneaky players heating up right now. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/29/16. The DFS lineup picks […]
Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17 (American League)
As the August 1st trade deadline approaches, the internet has been abuzz with all the rumors and whispers regarding which players could be on the move. These moves are particularly of interest to single-league owners, where trades potentially bring in new players to the waiver wire. Trades also create new opportunities for different players to […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/27/16): MLB DFS Advice
The pricing on FanDuel seems to be a bit questionable. Guys are extremely cheap, and it's fairly easy to construct a great lineup. With that being said, that also means it's easier for other fantasy players to construct dominant lineups, as well, so you'll have to be on top of your game to win. This […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/27/16): MLB DFS Advice
Wednesday is typically a big day for daily fantasy baseball players thanks to plenty of daytime baseball. You'll be able to choose several different contests on DraftKings to participate in. There's plenty of value to go around today, so be sure to choose the right pitchers to build your lineup around. Some top pitchers like […]
Week 17 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 17, 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 Picks (7/25/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome back Rotoballers to another fun-filled week on DraftKings. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/25/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their expectations, including sleepers and value plays on DraftKings. It's not […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/25/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome to Week 16 of the baseball season. We have 11 games on tap tonight with everything kicking off at 7:05 ET. In this article I will be providing you with options on FanDuel as you construct your lineup for July 25th, 2016. As for Vegas insights, the only heavy moneyline favorites tonight are the Blue Jays […]
Week 17 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers
Boy howdy, we’re now into the latter part of July, with little room for enduring or excusing poor performances anymore. August approaches and some of you are racking up streams for the playoff push, some are still looking for stashes, while others look to maximize the efficiency of innings remaining. Either way, we’ve got you […]
Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 17
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 readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive match-ups during the […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/23/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome back to another day of daily fantasy baseball. With a small three game slate today we are going to focus on the 12 game main slate in this article. After a couple day with limited pitching options we have a loaded slate of elite pitching lead by Jose Fernandez, Max Scherzer and Chris Sale […]
Week 16 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects
So there have not been a lot of major promotions made this past week, but the next week and a half should see some serious roster shake-ups. With the trade deadline looming ahead, it seems that it is only a matter of time until some top prospects find their way into starting roles. One guy […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/21/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome to another edition of Thursday Daily Fantasy. There are nine games scheduled for today but with just two taking place in the afternoon I'm going to concentrate on the seven game Main slate that begins tonight at 7:05 EDT. There are a handful of Vegas lines that may be helpful in your lineup decision […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/21/16): MLB DFS Advice
The All-Star break has come and gone, so it's time to start thinking playoffs! Trades, divisional series, and magic numbers are soon to come. That means MLB DFS is at its best, and there's no better time to win some cash. With just two early games on Thursday, a seven-game main slate awaits us on Thursday […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/20/16): MLB DFS Advice
What better way is there to get through the middle of the work week than by playing in some afternoon baseball contests on DraftKings? With eight games in the afternoon slate, there will be plenty of lineup options to choose from. Some top name pitchers are available, but it will be tough to fit two […]
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/20/16): MLB DFS Advice
Welcome back Rotoballers. It's another wild Wednesday on FanDuel as we look to hit it big once again. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/20/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their […]
Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16 (American League)
As a long-standing fan of WWE (despite and in spite of its glaring issues), I am excited for the roster draft that shall have already happened by the time this comes out. In an attempt to shake up stagnant TV ratings, the company is holding a roster draft live Tuesday night where two on-site general […]
The Cut List (Week 16): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On
So we're officially into the second half of the season. Those fantasy pennant races are heating up, and it's no time to coast. Every win matters and there's no point in hanging on to dead weight anymore. If you have someone who is really becoming a waste of roster space, it's time to get rid […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Relief Pitcher Rankings: Midseason Edition
It’s time to embrace the chaos that is the ninth inning. Yes, we’re here to discuss the relief pitcher midseason rankings here at RotoBaller. Okay, so this isn’t strictly about closers, but even just reading the words “ninth inning” elicits some serious drama. We’ve seen some injuries, plenty of turnover, and a looming trade deadline […]
Overrated/Underrated Week 15: Shortstops
An analyst shouldn't be proud to make mistakes, but he should at least take some pride in owning up to them. Last time I discussed shortstops, back in Week 3, I declared Xander Bogaerts and Ian Desmond overrated. I jumped on bad trends that, in small samples, painted ugly portraits of what are now among […]
Week 16 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 16, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]
Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 16
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 matchups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive matchups during the […]
Week 16 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers
The Midseason Classic is now in the rear-view mirror, meaning that things are starting to get serious out here. With 2 1/2 months left in the fantasy season, those pitchers that we stream, those decisions to start/sit our fringe arms, all really start to take on more weight. Without further ado, here is the latest […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/16/16): MLB DFS Advice
The first Saturday after the All-Star Game brings a full slate of action. DraftKings has plenty of contests covering any combination of afternoon, evening, and late evening games. Choosing the right pitcher will likely give you a big salary cap hit, meaning you'll have to get creative at all of the other positions. Editor's Note: […]
Week 15 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. Obviously this week will be just the few days remaining until Week 16--most formats count both weeks together in head-to-head. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 15, including our […]
Week 15 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects
I hope everyone had a great All-Star Break because I certainly did. First watching Alex Bregman tear it up at the Futures Game, then witnessing Giancarlo Stanton blast several miles worth of bombs in the Home Run Derby and finally watching the All-Star Game on Tuesday. It was quite a memorable All-Star Break and some […]
2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Starting Pitcher Rankings: Midseason Edition (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1 yesterday, clicky clicky. As a reminder, these rankings were a collaborative effort between yours truly and fellow columnists/handsome devils Nick Mariano and Bill Dubiel. As such, they may not fully represent my personal views on each player, and if someone is ranked inappropriately, I'm pretty sure you can blame either […]