MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/22/16)

Welcome, RotoBallers. We have have the usual full Sunday slate today, with plenty of intriguing pitching options, including a mythological norse god. The weather looks safe across the board, save one game. For the brave few who were looking at using pitchers from the PIT vs. COL game, keep an eye on the possible thunderstorms in […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/21/16): Daily Fantasy Baeball Value Picks

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. While I enjoy celebrating my fifth anniversary with my lovely wife today, you all will be enjoying a full slate of Saturday baseball. You will also be raking in the dough on DFS, assuming you read this article of course. Since I want everyone to celebrate with me on this […]

NL-Only Leagues: Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Seven

Mid-season call-ups are a fantasy owner's dream. Those prospects you followed throughout spring training and have been waiting too see in action will soon get the chance to prove themselves. The problem is that everyone else is waiting for the exact same thing. Smart owners will have to decide which prospects to target and when […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/19/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. They were mostly low-scoring affairs, but there were some offensive fireworks as well. Here's a quick rundown of those who impressed on Thursday, and those who want to pretend the day never happened. Editor’s Note: […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/18/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. It was a full slate - more, in fact, since there was a doubleheader - so there were plenty of performances to spotlight. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Wednesday, and those […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/19/16)

Welcome to another Thursday filled with DFS. There is only 11 games on today's slate with games starting at 1:05 ET, which means double-check lineups before submitting! In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and for seasonal leagues for 5/19/16. These streamers will range […]

Fernando Rodney (RP, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 70% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Fernando Rodney's ownership continues to rise. Rightfully so. In 16 appearances and 16 innings of work, Rodney has yet to surrender an earned run. His BB total is high at seven, but considering he has kept the damage at bay, no harm no foul. His K/9 sits at an […]

Using K-BB% to Win Your Fantasy Baseball League

We’ve talked about how a pitcher’s SIERA is greatly influenced by their strikeout and walk rates, with the idea being that creating your own outs deserves more value while allowing batters to reach base for free is the devil. Perhaps you enjoy seeing more focused metrics, or would simply rather see the strikeouts and walks […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/18/16): MLB DFS Advice

Now heavily into the swing of the season, and the Daily Fantasy season, it's been difficult to stay away from choosing the same guys on a nightly basis. And, you really shouldn't considering how streaky of a sport baseball is. Team's like the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and Detroit Tigers have been fun to stack, […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/18/16): MLB DFS Advice

Mike, Mike, Mike, guess what day it is! Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Wednesday edition of rowdy FanDuel picks. MLB has a full 16 game slate today (doubleheader), but in typical hump day fashion, starting times are slightly split throughout the day. Since this is FanDuel, which does not allow the "late swap" option, be very […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Hot Waiver Wire Pickups And Sleepers For Week 7

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of year two on very own radio station. You can now find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Also stay tuned for more shows being added as the season goes on. Every Tuesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of […]

Derek Norris (C, SDP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21 percent of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: I met a traveller from an antique land,/Who said: "A vast and hopeless fake baseball team/Stands in the desert. Near them, on the sand,/Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown,/And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,/Tell that its […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 7)

I continue to be very impressed by the way Brandon Drury has played to open up this season. He is batting .298/.323/.532 with six home runs and has been a major boost to many fantasy teams so far. Other players too like Corey Seager and Nomar Mazara have really helped owners to stay one step ahead […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 7

Welcome back to the Dynasty Review. The purpose of this column is to advise you on up-and-comers in dynasty leagues. Last week was Phillies themed. This time the Astros take center stage. I have to admit, when I profiled Tommy Joseph last week, I thought I was getting waaaay out ahead of the news. Turns out […]

MLB Starting Pitcher Depth Charts for Fantasy Baseball: Week 7

To see our tiered staff rankings for starting pitchers, head over to our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard. You can easily filter and export all sorts of rankings and tiers - mixed leagues, points leagues, top prospects, and more! Starting pitchers get you 40% of the key stats in 5x5 leagues, and are sometimes even more important in H2H and points […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/17/16)

It's a big pitching day in the baseball world as Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Madison Bumgarner, and Noah Syndergaard will all toe the mound on Tuesday evening. The key will be picking the right ace and finding a solid value play to pair with him on two pitcher sites. In this article, I’ll be providing you […]

Melvin Upton Jr. (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The resurgence is real - Melvin Upton Jr. continues to produce with power and speed this year, defying expectations. Upton has nearly matched his production from all of last season with five homers, 16 runs batted in, and seven steals in 39 games. An elevated […]

Week 7 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 7, 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 7

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 available in more than half of Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers from Week 6

It's Week 6 of Risers and Fallers. Some young hitters are beginning to find their way in the Majors while a few others are making the most of filling in for injured starters. While some of that production may not last, there are plenty of youngsters finding their groove who could be household names for […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/13/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. On Friday we learned that it doesn't take a big ballpark to pitch a big game. Here's a quick look at those who impressed on Friday, and those who want to pretend the day never happened. […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/12/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. Even in a limited slate of games, there were plenty of performances to admire and make fun of! Here's a quick rundown of those who impressed on Thursday, and those who want to pretend the […]

Week 6 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 6, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/12/16): MLB DFS Advice

We've got an eight game contest for tonight with first pitch slated for 7:05 EDT. There are a number of stud pitcher and household name guys taking the bump, so it should be a fun one to sort through. As for Vegas insights, the Astros and Dodgers are the heaviest favorites on the moneyline, at -185 and-250, […]

Yesterday's Studs and Duds: Fantasy Baseball Recap from 5/11/16

Every day, we will be taking a quick look at the best and worst fantasy baseball performers from yesterday's games. There were several dominant performances on both sides of the ball, as an MLB record was tied and several players went deep multiple times - including one of the last guys you'd expect. Here's a […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/12/16)

Welcome back to the DFS Patrol. It's a smaller slate this Thursday, but don't let that trick you into thinking there isn't pitching to be found. Clayton Kershaw, David Price, Zack Greinke, Johnny Cueto, and Vince Velasquez all take the mound today. Want to know which ones I like? Find it below! In this article, […]

Week 6 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Good week on the buy side, as Ian Kennedy shut down the Indians and Marcus Semien went deep twice. Not a great showing on the sell half, though, as both Mark Trumbo and Jaime Garcia continued to impress. Still bearish on both long-term, but credit where it’s due. Once more unto the breach, dear friends. […]

NL-Only League Waiver Wire Pickups for Week Six: Cozart, Eickhoff, Rodney and more

One thing fantasy baseball managers can be guilty of at times is trying too hard. In search of the next hot prospect or hidden gem, we can look right past a productive player because he is already a known commodity. These players may not go on to suddenly have career years, but there is something […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/12/16): MLB DFS Advice

What a day for pitching! Thursday presents us with multiple aces along with pitchers who have big upside while presenting plenty of risk. Pinpointing the top pitchers of the night will be vital on this eight-game slate, so let's see what we can do. With so many good pitching options, the stacks will be more […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/11/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another wild Wednesday on FanDuel. It's another full slate with all 30 teams going, plus a double-header for the Padres-Cubs. Keep in mind you only get the stats from the first game in main slates (no double-dipping). There is a ton of pitching on the board today, highlighted by Madison Bumgarner and Noah Syndergaard. […]