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Ben Ruppert - RotoBaller

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From Buffalo NY, but my favorite team has always been Cleveland. Ill ride that train until I die. However! Rule #1: Do not mix fantasy and your favorite team. Been playing fantasy longer than I can remember. Love it. Hoping to write some helpful stuff!

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Jose Reyes (3B/SS, NYM) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~ 210 CURRENT ADP: ~ 246 ANALYSIS: David Wright beginning the year on the DL opens up the door for Jose Reyes to start at third base for the Mets this season. In 60-games last season he showed us he still has something left in the tank as the Mets leadoff hitter. He hit .267/.326/.443 […]


Michael Pineda (SP, NYY) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~160 CURRENT ADP: ~192 ANALYSIS: Pineda has been a difficult pitcher to figure out over the past few seasons. The results say that he probably doesn’t deserve to be the Yankees third starter.  However, the advanced stats show he has gotten unlucky and is due for some positive regression this season. With his mid-90s fastball […]


Addison Reed (RP, NYM) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~ 220 CURRENT ADP: ~ 250 ANALYSIS: Addison Reed had himself a career year last season with the Mets. The former closer set new career highs in innings pitched, K/BB rate, ERA, among many other things. By all accounts it was his most successful season as a reliever, and at 28-years of age there’s no […]


2017 Deeper Outfielder Sleepers - NL

The key to winning a championship in fantasy baseball is to find gems in the late rounds of your drafts. Anyone can draft a top-10 player, but only those who truly prepare can find the diamonds in the rough. Below are some 2017 deep outfielder sleepers for the National League. I will be analyzing five […]


Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~210 CURRENT ADP: 234 ANALYSIS: Max Kepler burst onto the scene last season, smashing 17 home runs in only 113 games with the Twins. There are still some holes in his approach, but at 24 years of age, there is room for growth. Kepler had stretches of good and bad play; in […]


Jorge Soler (OF, KC) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~265 CURRENT ADP: 294 ANALYSIS: After an exciting start to his career back in 2014, Jorge Soler has not lived up to the expectations of Cubs fans. Between his injuries and blown opportunities, he was never able to pull everything together. Soler was traded to the Royals for closer Wade Davis this […]


Jarrod Dyson (OF, SEA) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~200 CURRENT ADP: 220 ANALYSIS: Jarrod Dyson was dealt to the Mariners this offseason after seven seasons with Kansas City. Over that span, Dyson played in only 550 games (an average of about 79 per season), and stole 176 bases. Despite a part-time role, he still finished with 30 steals in four […]


Joe Musgrove (SP, HOU) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~260 CURRENT ADP: ~298 ANALYSIS: Musgrove made his MLB debut last year out of the bullpen, striking out eight over 4.1 innings. In his first start he threw seven innings, allowing one earned run with six strikeouts and no walks. His biggest asset has always been his control; from Double-A on through […]


2017 Deeper Outfielder Sleepers - AL

The key to winning a championship in fantasy baseball is to find gems in the late rounds of your drafts. Anyone can draft a top-10 player, but only those who truly prepare can find the diamonds in the rough. Below are some 2017 deep outfielder sleepers for the American League. I will be analyzing five […]


2017 Deeper Starting Pitcher Sleepers: AL

The key to winning a championship in fantasy baseball is to find some gems in the late rounds of your fantasy baseball drafts. Anyone can draft a top-10 player, but only the good ones can find the diamonds in the rough. Below are some 2017 deeper starting pitcher sleepers for the American League. I analyze […]


Dan Straily (SP, MIA) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~305 CURRENT ADP: 335 ANALYSIS: Dan Straily was able to make some minor adjustments in his game last season that had a huge impact on his success. The underlying statistics say he still has work to do (4.88/5.02 FIP/xFIP last season), but he certainly took a big step forward. After winning one […]


Robert Gsellman (SP, NYM) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~300 CURRENT ADP: 339 ANALYSIS: The Mets’ rotation was a mess last season due to injuries, but something good came from it— we got to see Robert Gsellman make his major league debut. He made eight appearances (seven starts), and held his own with a 2.42 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and a 42:15 […]


Zach Davies (SP, MIL) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~275 CURRENT ADP: 297 ANALYSIS: After enjoying a cup of tea in the majors in 2015, Zach Davies burst on the scene as a big fantasy surprise last season. He was able to improve his game in many areas, ending the year with a 3.97 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 28 starts. […]


Jaime Garcia (SP, STL) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~350 CURRENT ADP: 374 ANALYSIS: After throwing nearly 900 innings with the Cardinals since 2008, Jaime Garcia was traded to the Braves for three minor leaguers this offseason as he enters the final year of his contract. He had a down year in 2016, with a career-high 4.67 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. […]


Jerad Eickhoff (SP, PHI) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~185 CURRENT ADP: 205 ANALYSIS: Jerad Eickhoff may not be the most exciting option on the Phillies, but he was the most stable starter of the bunch last season. While the rotation was decimated with injuries, Eickhoff stayed healthy and threw a career-high 197.1 innings. He held a 3.65 ERA and a 1.16 […]


Vince Velasquez (SP, PHI) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~160 CURRENT ADP: 184 ANALYSIS: Vince Velasquez flashed his huge upside early in 2016 with a dominant, 16-strikeout complete game against the Padres. The 24-year old righty held a 10.44 K/9 rate last season, as well as a FIP/xFIP of 3.96/.3.67 that suggest he pitched better than his 4.12 ERA would indicate. […]


Tyler Anderson (SP, COL) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~320 CURRENT ADP: 357 ANALYSIS: After sitting out all of 2015 to help his elbow fracture properly heal, Tyler Anderson became an afterthought in the Rockies organization. He went through a brief rehab assignment to begin the 2016 season, starting in High-A and ending with three starts in Triple-A Albuquerque. Once he […]


Mike Montgomery (SP, CHC) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~290 CURRENT ADP: 310 ANALYSIS: Mike Montgomery was acquired by the Cubs last season and filled a very important role in their World Series run. He was mainly used out of the bullpen, earning the save in Game 7 to clinch the series. Throughout the minors, though, he had been a starter, […]


Lance Lynn (SP, STL) - 2017 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~265 CURRENT ADP: 293 ANALYSIS: Lance Lynn had been a consistent and effective starter for the Cardinals for four straight seasons until 2016. From 2012-15, he held a 3.38 ERA and an 8.65 K/9, and for three straight seasons he was among the top-two starters in all of baseball in HR/FB rate. […]


2017 Deeper Starting Pitcher Sleepers: NL

The key to winning a championship in fantasy baseball is to find some gems in the late rounds of your fantasy baseball drafts. Anyone can draft a top-10 player, but only the good ones can find the diamonds in the rough. Below are some deeper NL starting pitcher sleepers for 2017. I analyze five hidden starting […]


2017 Starting Pitcher Sleepers: National League

The key to winning a championship in fantasy baseball is to find some gems in the late rounds of your fantasy baseball drafts. Anyone can draft a top-10 player, but only the good ones can find the diamonds in the rough. Below are some NL starting pitcher sleepers for 2017. I analyze five starting pitchers from […]


2017 Starting Pitcher Sleepers: American League

The key to winning a championship in fantasy baseball is to find some gems in the late rounds of your fantasy baseball drafts. Anyone can draft a top-10 player, but only the good ones can find the diamonds in the rough. Below are some AL starting pitcher sleepers for 2017. I analyze five starting pitchers from the […]


Cleveland Indians: 2017 Fantasy MLB Team Preview and Outlooks

Welcome back to our ongoing series of MLB team previews. As part of RotoBaller's ongoing effort to help you win your leagues, we're previewing all 30 MLB teams. For each team, we will take a look at their hitters, pitchers, prospects and offseason moves. Today we dive into the 2017 Cleveland Indians Team Outlook, and preview their potential […]


Conference Championships NFL Matchups Analysis (Sunday) - Start/Sit

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our Conference Championships matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the NFL playoffs. Ben Ruppert breaks down the Championship round matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down individual matchups and providing you with some fantasy […]


Divisional Round NFL Matchups Analysis (Sunday) - Start/Sit

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our Divisional Playoff NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Ben Ruppert breaks down the second half of the Divisional round 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 by […]


Wild Card Saturday NFL Matchups Analysis - Start/Sit

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


Week 17 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 2) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find part two of our Week 17 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Ben Ruppert breaks down the second half of the Week 17 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part […]


12/27 @ 9 PM EST - Live Waiver Wire Q&A Chat with Ben Ruppert

Tuesday Evening – Live Fantasy Football Q&A RotoBaller featured writer Ben Ruppert (@Ben_Ruppert_21) will be answering all of your fantasy football questions and talking football every Tuesday night until the end of the NFL season. Tonight’s chat is happening Tuesday December 27th @ 9:00 PM EST.   Week 16 is complete, but Week 17 brings a fresh set of waiver wire and add/drop […]


Week 16 NFL Matchups Analysis (Part 1) - Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find part one of our Week 16 NFL matchups & fantasy football start/sit analysis for the 2016 NFL football season. Ben Ruppert breaks down the first half of the Week 16 matchups to help you prepare your lineups to win this week. Be sure to also check out part […]


Week 16 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit

It's time for the Week 16 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, divisional foes meet as the Giants travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based on matchups […]


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