Marcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After hitting in the two hole for an improving Miami Marlins lineup, Marcell Ozuna was recently dropped in the batting order to sixth. This could prove to be a good thing for fantasy. FanGraphs has Ozuna projected to hit around 15 home runs […]

Michael Saunders (OF, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Entering the 2016 season, it wasn't clear whether Michael Saunders or Chris Colabello would get the majority of starts in left field. Dalton Pompey was also thrown into the mix during spring training, but upon moving back down to the […]

Erasmo Ramirez (SP/RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick him up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After starting the season pitching out of the bullpen, Erasmo Ramirez impressed in his first start, logging 5.2 innings of no run, three-hit ball against the Chicago White Sox. It was his second victory of the 2016 campaign. The only reason why […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/20/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, April 20th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Playoffs have begun. Certain teams are already facing elimination and must-wins, while others […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/20/16): MLB DFS Advice

Pitchers can make or break your night, on the field and for Daily Fantasy lineups. It's a no brainer to target guys like Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, but if you can avoid breaking the bank on a pitcher, then that's what you should do. Drafting affordable pitchers who have favorable matchups will free up […]

Ketel Marte (SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on waiver wire OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Ketel Marte turned some heads in his short big league stint in 2015 with his speed and hitting ability. Called up in late July, Marte batted .289 and .292 in August and September, and was given the Opening Day nod as the Seattle Mariners' […]

J.T. Realmuto (C, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Not many catchers have the speed that J.T. Realmuto has. He has swiped only one bag thus far in the young 2016 campaign, but once the running catcher starts getting on base more frequently we can expect his stolen base total to jump. […]

DraftKings Rule Changes For 2016 And Their Impact On DFS Strategy

This past offseason, DraftKings announced four different changes to their rules for Daily Fantasy Baseball. Although nothing too drastic, like getting rid of the second pitcher or adding relievers, each rule change stands on its own and needs a bit of scrutiny as we set our daily DFS lineups. The 10 positions that are filled […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/18/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Monday, April 18th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Playoffs are underway. Two teams find themselves in must wins, down 2-0 in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/18/16): NBA DFS Advice

Playoffs are underway and there are already a couple of storylines that can affect Daily Fantasy. Stephen Curry's playing status is in question. Plenty of others can take advantage of his absence. Prices have dropped for certain players, specifically punt-candidates. This will allow you to free up cap space for the necessary big names. Keep […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 4/17/16

Playoffs have begun. NBA Daily Fantasy has continued. This is where things get tricky considering every team is playing extra basketball for a reason. There really aren't too many lopsided matchups, nor is any team facing the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Lakers. It's equally important to focus on players not starting. Plugging them […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/17/16): NBA DFS Advice

Playoffs have begun. NBA Daily Fantasy has continued. This is where things get tricky considering every team is playing extra basketball for a reason. There really aren't too many lopsided matchups, nor is any team facing the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Lakers. It's equally important to focus on players not starting. Plugging them […]

Wil Myers (1B, OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Wil Myers has been plagued by an inability to play a full season so far in his young career. The hype for Myers began to build in 2013 when he hit 13 home runs and batted .293 in 88 games with the […]

Didi Gregorius (SS, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: For those in need of a shortstop, or for those who drafted a shortstop that is not producing, take a look at Didi Gregorius. It's no coincidence that Gregorius finished 2015 strong and has now swung the bat well over his first five […]

Justin Smoak (1B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With Josh Donaldson occupying the DH spot for the time being, Justin Smoak is the odd man out. Even before Donaldson tweaked his calf, Smoak had been limited to a pinch-hitter role and has started only once this season. When Donaldson returns to third […]

Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With a mix of speed, arm-strength, range, and above-average power, a ton of hype swirled around the arrival of Byron Buxton. The ceiling was certainly high with expectations similar to those of Kris Bryant and Carlos Correa upon their introduction to the Show. But […]

Brandon Phillips (2B, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Those in need of a second baseman, take note of Brandon Phillips. His numbers thus far are not exactly jaw-dropping, but at 34-years-old, the veteran has already swiped two bags, is batting over .300, and is on a five game hitting […]

Martin Perez (SP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Spot-starter in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Martin Perez has pitched well in his first two starts of 2016, but has yet to pick up a win. The Texas Rangers failed to score more than three runs in each of his starts, while the bullpen was unable to hold his […]

Chris Coghlan (2B / OF, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Coghlan is getting a ton of at-bats. Unfortunately, he hasn't been doing much with them. His strikeout rate at this point of the season is 30.0%, much higher than his career rate of 17.6%. However, he did keep his strikeout rate low with […]

Aaron Hill (2B / 3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 1% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Aaron Hill has started in all seven of Milwaukee's games thus far, but has only picked up three hits in 23 at-bats on his new team. An offseason acquisition, Hill provides the Brewers with much-needed infield depth, and could contribute some pop and some […]

Ryan Zimmerman (1B, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: For those of you with Zimmerman already on your roster, what to do, what to do? Zimmerman is off to a slow start in regards to production, but for someone who has hit 20+ home runs six times in a career, it's only a matter […]

Joe Panik (2B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Consistently productive middle infielders are hard to find for fantasy. In shortened seasons the past two years, Panik displayed the ability to hit for average. Now in an every day role, batting second for a good San Francisco lineup, he is more than […]

4/13 @ 6 PM - NBA DFS Live Q&A Chat with Demetri

NBA DFS Live Advice and Q&A - Monday through Thursday You asked, now you shall receive. RotoBaller readers have been clamoring for more DFS Q&A, so here we are. For the entire NBA season, on every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6PM EST, RotoBaller daily fantasy basketball writer Demetri (@DemetriRafto) will be answering your lineup, GPP, stacking and sleeper questions for 30 […]

Austin Jackson (OF, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Austin Jackson has picked up a hit in all but one game this season, although he only has six hits in 22 at-bats. He has scored four runs, driven in three runs, and stolen a base, but Jackson will definitely need to produce more […]

Chad Bettis (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Use in NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: There's a reason why Bettis is owned in 0% of Fleaflicker leagues. He pitches for the Colorado Rockies, the place where pitchers often strain their neck from how often they turn to look at another ball soaring into the Mile High stands. Although, […]

Jason Castro (C, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Second/Third Catcher in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It took 11 at-bats in 2016, but Jason Castro finally picked up his first hit of the season. Five at-bats later, he drove in his first run of the early campaign. Castro is off to a slow start with his .100 average, but […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/13/16): MLB DFS Advice

In making lineups for Daily Fantasy, I'm inclined to check out past production. How a batter has faired against a team or pitcher last season. Location is also key, as places like Yankees Stadium, Rogers Center, and Coors Field are all favorable hitters ball parks. A stadium like Citi Field, despite recent opponent performances, typically […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/13/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, April 13th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Playoffs are here. And during the playoffs, there is no easy way to […]

Jarrod Saltalamacchia (C, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jarrod Saltalamacchia's ownership has definitely skyrocketed this past week, and it would be a surprise if he were still available in leagues of more than 12 teams and those rostering two catchers. What I'm banking on is that fantasy owners are worried about […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/11/16): NBA DFS Advice

My favorite stacks of the night are the Houston Rockets against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings against the Phoenix Suns. Both games involved four teams that don't play a ton of defense, and should be very high scoring, resulting in a bunch of fantasy points. On a night with nine games, it's definitely […]