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 […]
Logan Forsythe (2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues Owned In: 22.6% of ESPN leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Forsythe has surprisingly been the best hitter on a surprisingly good team right now. I had the Rays pegged dead last for the AL East this year, but they’re playing some good ball right now, and Forsythe has been a big […]
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 […]
Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 7
You’ve almost certainly seen or heard countless sportswriters and broadcasters use the term “quarter pole” to denote when the first 25 percent of the regular season has been played. If you’re like me and have zero interest in horse racing, you’ve probably never thought anything of it. I recently learned, however, that the quarter pole […]
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. […]
Rays Activate Nick Franklin, Expected To Join Team Tuesday
The Tampa Rays activated Nick Franklin from the DL and the infielder will likely join the team on Tuesday or Wednesday. The 24-year-old has yet to play this season thanks to an oblique strain. Franklin hit .286/.400/.333 for a batting line in his seven-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Duhram. Franklin was expected to open as […]
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 […]
Alex Colome (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Colome has been gradually working his way back into the rotation, recording consecutive scoreless outings going five innings a piece. He has yet to eclipse 80 pitches in an outing but he’s also yet to yield a walk with ten strikeouts. The results […]
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 […]
Jake McGee (RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues Upon Activation ANALYSIS: Brad Boxberger has done a great job filling in as closer for the Rays while Jake McGee recovers from elbow surgery. However, McGee is currently in the middle of a minor league rehab assignment, and will presumably regain the ninth inning job after he is activated […]
MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 5/6/15
Fantasy Baseball's fifth week is almost complete and hopefully all of the closers you drafted are healthy and still have their jobs. If that is not the case and you are looking to add some saves to your team, below are some guys who may be able to help sooner rather than later. Editor's Note: […]
Alex Cobb To Pitch Through Partial Ligament Tear In Right Elbow
Alex Cobb will continue pitching despite a confirmed partial ligament tear in his right elbow, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This is a risky move as most pitchers that suffer a torn elbow ligament tend to eventually undergo Tommy John surgery. The right-hander hasn’t pitched yet this season. The 27-year-old is coming off a great […]
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 […]
Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 5
In recent days, both Ben Zobrist and Yasiel Puig have hit the shelf with injuries. Hunter Pence and Christian Yelich remain out of lineups, though not our hearts. Name brands like Andrew McCutchen and Carlos Gonzalez are scuffling. Point is, you might need a little help in the outfield. You’ve come to the right place. […]
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 […]
James Loney (1B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Freshly activated off his recent DL stint and ready to make an impact in deep leagues is James Loney. You likely have a quality first baseman already due to the depth of the position and have no need for one even in a deep […]
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 […]
MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 4/27/15
Week three in fantasy baseball saw a few blown saves and some more domination, but not much changed in the closer world. Managers are patient to make moves early on in the season, but when they do we need to be on top of the action. Below are some of the more important bullpen story […]
Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4
Hard to believe we're coming up on the end of April, right? Hopefully your teams have come flying out of the gate. If not, though, there's no need to fret. As we discussed last week, there's a happy medium between making hasty moves and taking swift, decisive action. Be patient without being passive. Need help […]
Drew Smyly (SP, TBR) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues OWNED IN: 71% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Drew Smyly was one of my sleepers going into 2015, but a shoulder injury has kept him out until this point. He made his first start at Toronto and lasted 4 2/3 innings with two earned runs and five strikeouts. Smyly was […]
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, […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups and Analysis: Week 4 (Smyly, Santiago, Chavez)
Week 4 Waiver Wire Starting Pitchers As we move further along into the season, the pickings for useful SP become slimmer and slimmer. In turn, that means the options for shallower leagues become dicey when looking for players that can serve as more than a streaming option. In this week’s edition, I’ll present a few […]
Alex Cobb To Throw First Bullpen Session Friday Since DL Stint
Alex Cobb will throw a bullpen session Friday for the first time since he was placed on the disabled list right before the start of the 2015 MLB season, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This is big news for a Tampa Bay Rays team that has dropped four games in a row before Wednesday’s […]
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 […]
Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups For Week Three
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 […]
Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Kevin Kiermaier joined the Rays' in 2014 as a rookie meant to provide depth and defense in the outfield, but found his way into the starting lineup by June. In 2015, his defense will still keep him in the lineup everyday, but his presence at the plate […]
Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues. OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In any sport there always seems to be those types of players who do all of the little things that go unnoticed. Even though it may not show up on the stat sheet their presence is invaluable to any team. In the […]
MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For Week 2
The first full week of baseball is in the books and it appears that the Detroit Tigers are the greatest team of all time. While we probably shouldn’t jump to those types of conclusions, the first week provided some nice fantasy insight. We’ll take a look at some relief pitching performances from the past week […]
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 […]