Jerick McKinnon (RB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Adrian Peterson went down holding his knee on Sunday night and had to be helped off the field. Sam Bradford and Jerick McKinnon are now the starters in Minnesota, and while this isn’t ideal for the Vikings, McKinnon will get his shot […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 3 Pickups & Adds

The injury bug was in full effect this week, as several high-profile running backs left the field early. Some of their possible replacements may surprise you, so be sure to check my column carefully before making any Week 3 waiver claims. Each week, this article will aim to highlight running backs that you should consider targeting on […]

Week 2 Monday Night (MNF) Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Only one Monday night game this week? Yes, we're past the season openers, so it's time for the Week 2 version of the Monday night matchups analysis with my start/sit recommendations. This week, the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Solider Field to face the Chicago Bears. The Eagles look to build on their surprising success from rookie […]

Week 2 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 2) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find part two of our Week 2 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus breaks down the second half of the Week 2 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part one of this week's matchups analysis […]

Diamond in the Rough: Seth Lugo

Of all the Mets starters you thought you would be relying upon in September, I'm guessing Seth Lugo isn't one of them. Only the Dodgers can claim worse luck with their starting rotation this year and it appears the reigning NL champs may be sitting out the post-season in 2016. With an eye toward the future, […]

Sean Manaea (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: The 6'5" lefty has shown inconsistency in his rookie season, which is to be expected. On one hand, he has only allowed one ER in his last three starts. On the other hand, in the last two of those starts he went 3.1 IP and 5 […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Asdrubal Cabrera continues to fly under the radar despite a Renaissance season for the 30-year old shortstop. He hasn't wowed in any particular category, but has become a dependable plug-and-play MI who can contribute across most categories. On the season, he owns a .276/.326/.464 […]

Randal Grichuk (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Randal Grichuk is doing his best to salvage a disappointing season. As someone who took a chance on Grichuk in multiple leagues as a starting OF, it was tough to see him grind through a slow start, hitting .189 in April with just three […]

Jung Ho Kang (3B/SS, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Straight fire. That's the only way to describe the start Jung Ho Kang has had to September. Kang had four HR and 10 RBI in a five game span from September 6 - 10 and has knocked out 14 hits in 30 at-bats for […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24 (National League)

Football season is officially underway, but us die-hard baseball fans are still dedicated to the grind all the way to the bitter end. Whether you're in a crucial playoff battle or just hoping to stay out of the cellar, there are still waiver wire options that can improve your squad. This list represents players who […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 2

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who is going to bust big time this week. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a public service […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Devontae Booker got to see action early in Week 1 and promptly fumbled his first NFL carry. C.J. Anderson proceeded to dominate, putting up 139 total yards and two touchdowns. Booker was not going to make an immediate impact anyway, but he […]

Chris Thompson (RB, WAS) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Chris Thompson was questionable for Week 1 with a bum shoulder, but finally came off the injury report days before the season opener. He played the role of third-down back and even found the end zone. Rob Kelley didn't see the field despite […]

Jalen Richard (RB, OAK) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Jalen Richard, an undrafted rookie out of Southern Miss, was an afterthought entering the season, with DeAndre Washington getting all the attention behind Latavius Murray. His combine numbers were underwhelming, as he put up a 4.65 40 time. Richard saw just 10 carries […]

Running Backs Waiver Wire: Week 2 Pickups & Adds

Week 1 didn't see any huge breakout performances from rookies or unknown running backs, but there still could be some hints as to who will emerge from crowded backfields. Keep in mind, some of the names on this running back waiver wire list are already widely known by fantasy owners but still have low ownership […]

Week 1 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find part one of our Week 1 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Pierre Camus breaks down the first half of the Week 1 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part two of this week's matchups analysis by […]

Week 1 Running Backs: Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds & Rankings Tiers

It's finally here. Opening week of the NFL season is basically Christmas Day for giddy football fans. For rabid fantasy football managers such as myself, this goes double. Admit it - as much as you are following your favorite team to see how they are shaping up this year, you are spending just as much […]

Diamond in the Rough: Raimel Tapia

Overlooked among the wave of September callups, Raimel Tapia is getting a chance to prove he should be a part of a young Rockies team eyeing a playoff run in 2017. Tapia has been a part of the Futures game two years in a row, playing for the World team. He went 2-for-3 and scored […]

Seth Lugo (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Few would have expected Seth Lugo to be an important part of the Mets rotation in September, but he is filling the role Steven Matz was expected to hold at this juncture. Lugo has been more than just a pleasant surprise, posting a […]

Ryan Schimpf (2B/3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: He's still at it. Chances are you've heard about Ryan Schimpf's power, but here are some advanced stats that will drive that point home. Schimpf's .600 SLG would place him second in the majors behind just Big Papi, if he had enough at-bats […]

Kendrys Morales (1B, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 57% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Thanks for nothing, Kendrys. Sorry, I had to get that out of the way. Like many fantasy owners, I took Morales late as my starting 1B as a value pick only to regret it immediately. Six weeks into the season, I had no choice but […]

C.J. Cron (1B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Picking up where he left off before injury, C.J. Cron is driving in runs at a high enough pace to help all mixed league owners at this crucial time. You may remember Cron was on a ridiculous tear as July broke, driving in 17 runs […]

Week One Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

It's the first game of the 2016 NFL season, and I'm here to analyze the Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, it's a repeat of Super Bowl 50 between the champion Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23 (National League)

Roster expansion brings us a whole host of new options for deep league owners willing (or needing) to take a shot at season's end. While there weren't a bevy of exciting rookies on the NL side, there may be a few familiar faces ready to prove themselves again. You may be hesitant to give players […]

The Open and Shut Case for Drafting a QB Late

Let me start by saying that I'm not sold on Zero RB, Zero WR or Zero anything going into drafts. I'm not even sure why "Best Player Available" is considered a strategy. Isn't that just common sense? One thing I am certain of is that taking a QB in the first few rounds is completely unnecessary. […]

Diamond in the Rough: Matt Wisler

Matt Wisler isn't a top prospect and he's struggled to stay in the rotation for the cellar-dwelling Braves this season. Yet, at times he has been their best pitcher and is starting to resemble that again in the final month of the season. It's easy to forget, unless you're a die-hard Braves fan (or a […]

Three Rookie Wide Receivers Who Will Breakout in 2016

The first round of the 2016 NFL Draft saw four receivers taken, but I'm not discussing any of them in this space. Sure, these players are all being counted on to be playmakers for their respective teams right away. Easier said than done. Corey Coleman is dependent on a comeback season from Robert Griffin III […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22 (National League)

September looms and another wave of call-ups is imminent. It's time to take a chance on some players that may or may not see an extended look the rest of the way. If you're in a deeper league, you can afford to keep an eye on the transactions list on Thursday to see who is worth […]

RotoBaller Experts League - Dynasty League Recap (Rounds 11-17)

Last month, 12 RotoBaller writers came together to do a live dynasty league startup on the internet. This article is the next in a series that will evaluate draft results in order to give readers a look into current dynasty values, and discuss the best and worst values in the draft. Today we take a look at […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: The ballad of Melvin Upton Jr. may have a happy ending this season after all. Upton had a career revival with San Diego the first half, posting 16 HR and 20 SB. Since being traded to Toronto, he hasn't looked comfortable at the plate, […]