H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 10

This is the end. My only friends, the end. Just like that, the season is gone. After this week, at least. For those of you in championships, we losers salute you. But you haven't won yet and there's one more weeks to make some pickups and close things out. We'll be doing this roundup of... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 10

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for September 21 through September 27. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming... Read More

Week 9 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

We've got two weeks to make a serious jump, maintain or take a drastic fall in the standings. Now is not the time to run out of energy. Let's choose the right direction and finish the season strong. Welcome back to our starts/sits column for Week 9. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease... Read More

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 9

The end is nigh. If you're reading this, then congratulations! You're probably in the playoffs. But that doesn't mean you can take the foot off the gas. With the possibility of games being suddenly canceled still hanging over the final few weeks of play, you always have to be ready to quickly sub in replacements.... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 9

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for September 14 through September 20. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming... Read More

Week 8 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

There are only three weeks left. You've got to get moving if you plan on making up ground. Welcome back to our starts/sits column for Week 8. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In case you missed it, this is our eighth year now writing... Read More

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 8

How is there only 3.5 weeks left in the major league season? I mean, how is that even possible? Oh yeah, a worldwide pandemic (plus labor strife and inept commisioning) delayed the season by three months. With less than a month to play, that means many of you are currently in your playoffs. And filling... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 8

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for September 7 through September 13. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming... Read More

Week 7 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

There have been quite a few adjustments to the pitching landscape with players put on the IL, called up, and even traded. Make sure to check your waivers for pitchers in favorable matchups this week. Keep in mind there is only four weeks left. Welcome back to our starts/sits column for Week 7. We here... Read More

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 7

Just when we thought we going go make it, Oakland and Anaheim get erased off of Sunday's schedule due to a COVID postive test by the A's. We'll we actually go a whole week without this happening? Stay tuned. We're over halfway through the season and it's getting down to the nitty-gritty. Bigger and bigger... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 7

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for August 31 through September 6. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming... Read More

Week 6 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

Make sure you have a firm grip on your pitching situation. As best as possible, fill every spot with pitchers that help you achieve your goal. Give every pitching decision equal respect. We are on the back half of the season; don't let up off the gas now. Welcome back to our starts/sits column for... Read More

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 6

Another week, another two teams sniped off of the schedule. By now, no one needs to be told how imperative is grab value off of the waiver wire. We're nearly halfway through the short season and while it's still a very small sample, we can at least start to separate the wheat from the chaff.... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 6

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for August 24 through August 30. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming... Read More

Week 5 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

We continue to chug along and there's still time to make adjustments, if you make decisions soon. It is important to keep track of where your teams stand. Are you behind in your projected innings for your roto leagues?  Do you need to target two-start pitchers to compete in your H2H leagues? Welcome back to... Read More

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 5

We almost had it. With the return of the St. Louis Cardinals, we almost had the full league in action. Not so fast, suckers! The pandemic struck again, this time snipping the Reds right out of the schedule. But all we can do is march on and try to win each week. Oh, and trawl... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for August 17 through August 23. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming... Read More

Week 4 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

We are rolling along through the 2020 fantasy season. Make sure you take stock of where your teams stand, pitching-wise. Continue to find the best matchups, week by week. Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 4. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups... Read More

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 4

Another wild and wacky week in MLB, though it was tamer than the week before. Any week that a new team doesn't disappear from the schedule after a COVID outbreak is a good week, right? We're still at the point of the season where the waiver wire is littered with positional players who are excelling... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 4

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for August 10 through August 16. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming... Read More

Week 3 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

The strategy for playing fantasy baseball is very unique this year. This has been applicable across all positions, especially starting pitching. To start the season, it was more advantageous to just start high-quality relievers. As starters continue to get stretched out and into a rhythm, it is even more vital to maximize favorable starts. Welcome... Read More

Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 3

Coming as a big surprise to no one, the season has been absolutely wild already. Whole teams are now disappearing from the schedule and leaving us high and dry when it comes to filling out our lineups. The waiver-wire is more important than ever and with that in mind we're giving point players a one-shop... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back to the second installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for August 3 through August 9. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the... Read More

Week 2 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

The Opening Day jitters of setting your roster have passed. We are back and in full swing, however, the rotations are still working to round into form. Welcome back everyone to our starts/sits column for Week 2. We here at RotoBaller set out to ease your decision-making with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In... Read More

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

There is no getting around that playing head-to-head points with weekly matchups is a difficult proposition in a 60-game season. There are only 10 weeks to play so that makes for a regular-season made up of just five or six matchups. Obviously, that will be a roller coaster of insanity for any leagues keeping the... Read More

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 2

It is finally time for fantasy baseball, which means it is also time to start scouring the waiver wires for hitting streamers! This first edition of the column is for July 27 through August 2. I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the... Read More

Week 1 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

Opening Day is almost here, and we couldn't be more excited! Welcome back everyone to our starting pitcher starts/sits column for Week 1. We are thrilled to be publishing this article, finally! RotoBaller is back again this year with our weekly starting pitcher matchups and recommendations. In case you missed it, this is our eighth year... Read More

Points League Strategies: Starting Pitchers, Relief Pitchers & Streaming

What's up RotoBallers! Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) and Mike Simione (@SPStreamer) discuss starting pitcher and relief pitcher strategies in fantasy baseball points league formats, and how to address pitchers with the shortened season. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest... Read More

Finding Value in Points Leagues: Outfield Edition

Welcome back RotoBallers to my Finding Value in Points League Series! Points leagues have become more and more popular in recent years, but there is still an emphasis placed on roto leagues. That leads towards analysis and often player values skewed by something I have dubbed roto bias. Due to that, I decided to start... Read More