Top 5 Dynasty / Keeper Catchers for Fantasy Baseball

If I can be frank, if you're keeping a top 4 or 5 rated Dynasty Catcher, your team isn't very good and you should consider a new strategy. With Buster Posey as the exception, most successful fantasy managers would rather roll the dice and get lucky in the draft.  Grab a Sal Perez type breakout […]

Three Hitters to Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball in Week Seven

Week seven is upon us. Studs are slumping and flukes are flying high. This week, let's focus on a specific area of the field where there are some particularly bizarre trends. Across the league, teams are receiving unexpected play from the shortstop position. For better or worse, you can capitalize on this strange, streaky behavior and […]

Brandon Belt (1B/OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: We’re at the point where we need to start talking about Brandon Belt. Many fantasy owners were turned off by his putrid numbers in March and April in which Belt only hit .235 with no power. Don’t let these figures distract you […]

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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 7: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 7 of fantasy baseball. This week, the recommendations are for some older players who have declined who I am hopeful can be rejuvenated by good park factors and having 7 or 8 games.  All five players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and […]

Pence Activated, 2-For-3 In Season Debut

Hunter Pence was activated from the DL and make his 2015 debut right where he left off in the World Series. Pence went 2-for-3, one for a double and scored three times, batting sixth for the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants. The 32-year-old outfielder returned from the DL after he was drilled by […]

Chris Heston Strikes Out 10 In CG Victory

Chris Heston has a big bounce-back start Tuesday for the San Francisco Giants as he struck out 10 en route to a complete-game victory. After allowing five runs in his last start, Heston (3-3) lowered his 3.38 ERA to 2.91 after the best start of his career. The right-hander was absolutely dominant over a first-place […]

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 […]

Second Base / Shortstop Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Six

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 two at shortstop each week who can help your team win. These players are usually widely available in any format, and […]

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 […]

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 6

We’re rapidly approaching the point where unexpected successes or struggles can’t merely be hand-waved as small sample flukes, though some still qualify as such. While 80 percent of the season remains, there is such a thing as being too patient. Around this time last year, I was able to trade Allen Craig and Tony Cingrani […]

Tim Lincecum (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: It’s been difficult to trust the former ace since Tiny Tim lost the velocity on his fastball in 2012, with his best ERA being 4.37 since then. He somewhat lost his identity as a pitcher and was even relegated to […]

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 […]

Chris Heston (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Leagues Owned In: 27% Yahoo!, 28% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The surprise of the streaming season so far has to be Heston. His numbers have improved across the board, including a silly high 59.6% GB rate. His start on Wednesday may be an anomaly though, as AT&T Park tends to give up a lot more […]

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 […]

Second Base And Shortstop Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds For Week Five

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. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 5: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 5 of fantasy baseball starting May 4th 2015. All players listed here are under 50% owned in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver wire for your head-to-head matchups, or […]

Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition (Realmuto, Maxwell)

If you're having roster issues in your NL only league, well, you've come to the right place. If you aren't, then congratulations. This post can't really help you at the moment, but you're more than welcome to stay. Below you'll find our analysis on a couple waiver wire pickups for really deep or NL-only leagues, […]

Chris Heston (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Heston has burst onto the scene for the San Francisco Giants as a viable starter as he is currently near the top of the NL in ERA (2.77). Originally ticketed for the bullpen, the 27-year-old rookie stepped up when his number was called to […]

Week 4 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Hopefully the start of the MLB and fantasy baseball season is treating you well so far, and your teams are tearing it up. Either way, we are here to help as always. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 4. For every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look to […]

The Cut List: Time to Let These Players Go?

Welcome to The Cut List, the place where everyone comes to cut the cheese. This week, we will be talking about Mozzarella, Muenster and my personal favorite old cheese, LaTroy Hawkins. If you were unfortunate/dumb enough to draft him, you deserved it. But if you are getting naked for saves like a stripper for dollar bills, […]

Angel Pagan (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Angel Pagan is producing like a borderline fourth or fifth outfielder so far in 2015. His numbers reflect that he may be a serviceable third OF, but there is always risk for injury with Pagan. The upside is certainly there with […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Three

Hunting for values on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy season. This can be especially true at the infield corners, an area where the stars are readily scooped up and finding a low cost alternative can be often difficult. Here at RotoBaller, we're always looking […]

Nori Aoki (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It's an odd-numbered year, so of course the Giants are struggling. Most of them, anyway. Aoki's doing quite well for himself in the early going, hitting .344/.408/.438 with four stolen bases. He's only scored seven runs as San Francisco has been held to two […]

Week 3 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. Hopefully the start of the MLB and fantasy baseball season is treating you well, and your teams are off to a roaring start. Either way, we are here to help as always. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 3. For every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look to […]

Casey McGehee (3B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick Up in 14+ Team Leagues Only OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo Leagues; 14% Owned in Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Since finishing fifth in the 2009 RoY voting, Casey McGehee has experienced a gradual decline into mediocrity. Four years after swatting 23 HR with 104 RBI in 2010, McGehee underachieved with a paltry .712 OPS and only […]

Top Five Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Week Two

Quality over quantity. Every fantasy owner knows this. When looking at the starting pitcher free agent waiver wire, you would like to have a guy that is going to be on the mound more than once. Most teams are going to have a couple of starters pitching twice in a given week which in turn […]

Top Hitter Streamers for Week 2: Head-to-Head or Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 2 of fantasy baseball. All eight players listed here are under 50% owned in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week. Streaming hitters is a great way to increase production and fantasy stats off the waiver wire for your head-to-head matchups, or if you're […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds For Week 2

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. Based on […]

Angel Pagan (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Target for 10+ Team Leagues ; FAAB Bid: $8 ESPN: 11.6% Owned ; Yahoo: 16% Owned; Fleaflicker: 15% Owned ANALYSIS: The season is underway and it’s time to start scouring the waiver wire for the goodies owners left on the table on draft day. Enter Exhibit A: Angel Pagan. Pagan is an excellent […]