Joe Mauer (1B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Joe Mauer has found the power to turn back time (cue Bon Jovi). In the past two weeks, Mauer is stroking a cool .444/556/.750. In fact, the entire Twins offense has been a different story in the second half, thanks to contributions from Max […]

Jorge Soler (OF, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Don't call it a comeback. He hasn't been here for years, but Jorge Soler is back in our collective consciousness upon returning from an extended DL stint. He decided to let everyone know with a homer in his first at-bat. Soler now has six […]

Devon Travis (2B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: There is no hitter as hot as Devon Travis right now. In the past week, the young second baseman is hitting .444 with three home runs and seven runs batted in over six games. Travis has actually been hitting well the entire month since the […]

Yulieski Gourriel (3B, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Highly touted Cuban players coming over to the Major Leagues have been a hit-or-miss proposition. Yasmany Tomas is looking like a budding star, Jorge Soler has been disappointing but may be turning a corner, Hector Olivera is a huge bust and then, of course, […]

Jabari Blash (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues; Monitor in Deep Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Jabari Blash is getting a chance to prove himself as an every day player in San Diego. While it was widely thought that Futures stars Hunter Renfroe or Manuel Margot would get the call when Matt Kemp was traded, […]

Homer Bailey (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: When he's not occupied by his side job as a stunt double for Christian Bale, former first round pick Homer Bailey can eat up innings like nobody's business. Actually, Bailey has been shelved for over a year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Previously, Bailey had […]

Aaron Altherr (OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: If only Aaron Altherr had been healthy on opening day, he might have put together quite a season. After missing four months due to wrist surgery, Altherr finally saw his first action of the year on July 28. Since then has racked up nine […]

Boom or Bust - Doug Baldwin, Jordan Matthews, and Golden Tate

We all know who the top receivers in the league are and they will be gone sooner than ever this season in fantasy drafts. When the middle rounds come, it will be time to choose between receivers who are expected to lead their respective teams in targets, but aren't proven in that role. In this […]

Poetry in Motion: The Discipline of Martin Prado

Martin Prado has the patience of Buddha. The only difference is that he carries around a big wooden stick and strikes things violently with it. A lot. Prado nearly has the highest Contact% in the majors at 91.4%. Can you guess who's first? Hint: you'll never guess. That's why I asked. Read every single last […]

Tony Watson (SP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: 31 year old Tony Watson was not viewed as a closer-in-waiting, but with the surprise trade of Mark Melancon to Washington, he now takes over the job. Watson was a holds machine, registering 23 through the end of July. He carries a 2.58 ERA and 1.05 […]

Marcus Semien (SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 59% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: With the unfortunate news of Trevor Story's season-ending injury, your HR leader at shortstop is none other than Marcus Semien with 22. He has already easily surpassed last year's HR-RBI totals of 15-45 and is on pace to end the year with 30 or […]

2016 Player vs. Player - Austin Seferian-Jenkins vs. Clive Walford

It's never too early to start preparing for your fantasy football drafts, and Rotoballer is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18 (National League)

The trade deadline is now past and the dust is just starting to settle. Among the league changes, call-ups and new roles for fringe players, the waiver wire outlook is drastically different. Here are some players that haven't been fantasy relevant in the first half, but may have a great deal of upside in the […]

RotoBaller's Expert Mock Draft Results (Draft Positions 1-3)

At RotoBaller, we are starting off the month of August with a series of articles analyzing a staff mock draft. The mock draft included 12 of RotoBaller's best and brightest. A forewarning, this mock was drafted at the end of July and will not be able to account for more recent news like the Le'veon […]

Poetry in Motion: The Maturity of Jon Gray

Jon Gray isn't a rookie. OK, that's a lie because technically he is, but you know what I mean. The man (he's almost 25 years old for crying out loud) is pitching like a seasoned veteran and yet I keep seeing him mentioned as a streaming option or waiver option. It's a travesty that we […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (National League)

The trade deadline is nearly upon us and many names are bound to switch leagues. Taking that into consideration, here are some names that are not expected to become irrelevant in NL-only formats the following week. Of course, I say that and half of them will probably wind up on the Red Sox by Sunday afternoon. […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B/SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: It's all about opportunity. The Mets' various losses have gained valuable playing time for Wilmer Flores across the diamond. David Wright's injury led to extended time at third base, although the addition of Jose Reyes means less time there. Still, Flores will continue to be […]

Alex Bregman (SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: After weeks of anticipation, the inevitable happened and Alex Bregman hit his way into the majors. He was finally recalled Sunday and immediately becomes an intriguing add for mixed leagues. Bregman was already rated near the top of every prospect list before collecting three […]

Jeremy Hellickson (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Jeremy Hellickson is on a roll, throwing five quality starts in his last six games. He may not blow hitters away or toss complete games, but he rarely gets roughed up either. He has a 3.84 ERA and 1.16 WHIP on the year, but […]

2016 Player vs. Player - Aaron Rodgers vs. Cam Newton

It's never too early to start preparing for your fantasy football drafts, and Rotoballer is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may […]

Poetry in Motion: The Magic of Marco Estrada

Marco Estrada is the luckiest man in baseball. Either that or he's a magician. He's no Lou Gehrig to be sure, but he may taking notes from Penn and Teller. Or My Little Pony. Let's go with that. Don't get me wrong, Estrada is a talented pitcher and has posted solid numbers in the past, […]

Brandon McCarthy (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: It has been quite a return for Brandon McCarthy. With seemingly every Dodgers starting pitcher succumbing to injury this year, McCarthy's return has been a huge boost to the rotation and a boon to fantasy owners who were paying attention. In three starts covering 16 […]

Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Of all the international prospects reaching the majors, this German slugger was not expected to produce as much or as quickly as he has. Max Kepler is in the midst of an outright power surge with eight HR in the last 81 AB, giving him 10 […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (National League)

The trade deadline looms and some teams have already begun making moves (really just Boston). Some NL-only options have now become AL-only options, so choose wisely in the coming days before making waiver moves if you are in a single league format.  This list represents players who haven't yet garnered a great deal of attention […]

Boom or Bust - Jeremy Hill, Carlos Hyde, and Jeremy Langford

The running back position has gone from the backbone of fantasy teams in the early rounds to a roll of the dice in the middle rounds. More teams are employing committees and expanded passing offenses, making running backs less essential pieces of a roster. Most fantasy leagues still require two RB in a weekly starting lineup, […]

4 More Rule Changes to Make Your Fantasy Football Draft More Interesting

If you're like me, joining one or two fantasy leagues per sport just doesn't cut it. You need one competitive league with some experts, one with co-workers, that one you've been doing with your high school buddies for 15 years, the random one you join online just so you can prove your dominance to strangers, […]

Poetry in Motion: The Resurgence of Melvin Upton Jr.

Melvin Upton Jr. is better than his brother. OK, that's a bit obvious this year, so how about this? Melvin (yes, we're talking about BJ) Upton is the best dual-threat (power/speed) fantasy player in the National League. At the All-Star break, Upton has 16 HR and 20 SB. Upton's value as a dual-threat player ranks […]

Shake It Up - 4 Rule Changes to Make Your Fantasy Football Draft More Interesting

Let's face it, after you've done hundreds of drafts over the years, some of your less competitive leagues start to get a little boring. Especially those leagues with the same people whose tendencies, likes, and dislikes you already know before the draft begins. GurleyMan always takes a running back first, JakefromStateFarm is going to load up on […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (National League)

The second half is officially on, in a way that might resemble Donkey Kong. As teams increase roster movement in preparation of the trade deadline, certain role players may gain more prominent roles. With an absence of starts this week, we will focus more on relief pitchers who have performed well as of late. This […]

Bud Norris (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: The tale of Bud Norris' dramatic turnaround has already been documented, so let's examine how he might fare going forward. In his two starts since being traded to the Dodgers, Norris has pitched six scoreless innings against the Rockies and then allowed three […]