FanDuel DFS - Lineup Picks, Sleepers, & Analysis for 4/4/2016

It is finally here. Full slates of Major League Baseball to fulfill our DFS cravings. Here at Rotoballer we will have daily picks and analysis for both DraftKings and FanDuel to help you build that tourney-winning lineup. This edition will focus on FanDuel. We have 10 games to choose from today, with aces abound as […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 4/4/16

You will have to forgive me if I come off a bit out of touch with baseball today. Sunday night’s episode of The Walking Dead is still on my mind. Who did Negan kill!? Was it Glenn, Abraham, Darryll? We won’t even know for a few months. Looks like I will have to rely on […]

Fantasy Baseball Steals Sleepers: Sneaky Speedsters

With so much athleticism in the game today, you wouldn't immediately think that stolen bases would be a hard statistic to come by when trying to fill your roster. The ongoing problem with the stolen base category is that many players that can steal bases tend to be one trick ponies. It is a hefty […]

Late Round Gems: Starting Pitcher Sleepers

In general, starting pitchers are more volatile than hitters. Pitchers are more injury prone, and Tommy John surgery is seemingly more common than ever. Furthermore, one or two bad outings can bloat a starting pitcher’s statistics beyond repair for that season. In some cases, starters suddenly lose fastball velocity and subsequently become shells of their former selves. […]

Using RotoBaller's Draft Sleepers Tool to Find Sleeper Third Basemen

Rotoballer is always one step ahead of the competition, and with our premium ADP Draft Sleepers Tool we've done it again. Our premium tool allows you to choose a player and discover players who will provide similar production but cost you less. Rotoballer's premium users get the edge over the competition by using our tools […]

Preseason Champ or Chump: Starting Pitchers

As Opening Day rapidly approaches, we close the preseason version of Champ or Chump by looking at a trio of pitchers. Pitchers have a unique set of data points to consider. Stats like BABIP and SwStr% continue to matter, but we want our pitchers to have low BABIPs and high whiff rates whereas with hitters […]

Four Starting Pitcher Draft Sleepers for Wins

"Wins" is the "runs scored" of pitching stats - overshadowed, grammatically awkward and often an afterthought on draft day. Most owners figure that drafting good pitchers will automatically translate into more wins. Well, that's partially true, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. Similar to runs scored, there are many external factors that contribute […]

Fantasy Baseball Home Run Sleepers: Sneaky Power Hitters

Opening day is almost here, and with drafts nearly complete, many (including myself) are already itching to get into the nitty gritty details of the season. That means crafty trade proposals and sneaky waiver wire pickups. If some of you are drafting late, you may even still be looking at grabbing potential late round steals. […]

Veteran Hitter Draft Targets: Not Ready To Be Buried Yet

"Don't let them bury me... I'm not dead yet!" A classic line from the criminally underrated Serpent and the Rainbow but it's also the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Albert Pujols. Many fantasy managers focus on youth even in non-keeper leagues, and for good reason. The next generation of stars has […]

Finding Cheaper, Better Alternatives by ADP

Hi, all. New guy here. Well, kind of -- new to RotoBaller, not new to fantasy baseball analysis. Maybe you have read my stuff at RotoGraphs (of the FanGraphs.com family). Maybe you haven't. It's all good either way. The RotoBaller staff has charitably offered me a slot on their MLB writing staff, which I graciously […]

Preseason Champ or Chump: Outfield

I like to look at the outfield as the department store of fantasy baseball. Sluggers, speedsters, batting average and all around players are all available in abundance. Most leagues compensate for this by starting five OFers per team, but even then the OF-5 is better than a lot of shortstops or catchers. While you don't […]

Why Wil Myers is a Sleeper Worth the Risk

Back in 2013, Myers looked like he would be the next big thing in baseball. In just 88 games, he hit .293 with 13 home runs and 53 RBI on his way to AL Rookie of the Year. He seemed destined for stardom, but then he hit the sophomore wall in 2014. The outfielder struggled […]

Three Post-Hype Sleepers Primed for 2016 Breakouts

My recent article on over-hyped prospects advised fantasy owners against buying too high for relatively small or non-existent sample sizes. Baseball trumps every other sport, except possibly international soccer, in terms of labeling minor leaguers as future legends before they have proven their worth on the big stage. On the other side of the coin are players who […]

Three Catchers Poised to Break Out in 2016

Ah yes, the ol' catcher slot. A treacherous minefield where most people seem to be playing for the "friendliest loss" with who they settle for at the position. Well fear not, as here are three players who are set to breakout in 2016. When I say breakout, I don't mean going from 0-to-100 just like […]

Dynasty Grinders Inaugural Auction Draft Recap

Finally Saturday happened. The Dynasty Grinders Auction is a 16-team, H2H dynasty league with a $500 budget. We geared up for a 480 pick auction draft. We set out to do it in one day, broken into 2-hour sessions with 20-minute breaks squeezed in to make sure nobody died. The picks went fast and furious. And all […]

Four Draft Targets On New MLB Teams

Same players, but new environments. It happens every year. For any number of reasons - including trades, free agency, new team directions, or just plain old chemistry issues -  MLB players switch to new teams in the offseason. Over the years, we’ve seen these moves work out in all sorts of different ways. Now I'm here to predict how some of […]

Three Second Basemen Poised to Break Out in 2016

There's not much to say here as far as a fancy intro, as we know why we're here. Let's look at some second basemen who are poised to breakout in 2016. They may not be "breakouts" in the traditional sense of the word, but I believe they are valid players to reach levels that either […]

Jeff Kahntroff's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

I may not be right, but I'll be bold. And if I shoot for the moon, maybe I'll hit the stars. That being said, let's dive right in. Editor's note: Be sure to check out our fantasy baseball rankings assistant. We recently launched this handy new rankings tool - you can easily filter, sort, and export all sorts of […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Rougned Odor

2015 in Review It was looking like the Rangers were going to have to look elsewhere for a second baseman during Jurickson Profar’s convalescence, as Rougned Odor followed up a mediocre showing in 2014 with a .144 batting average in April and May before being sent to Triple-A Round Rock. The time spent in the […]

Three First Basemen Poised to Break Out in 2016

First base is the perennial powerhouse for baseball teams, real and fantasy alike. You want to get bombs out of the 1B slot. There are plenty of established options heading into 2016, with one of these names already creeping towards that territory but with room for more growth. The other two should see their first […]

Adam Mernit's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

Bold (adj.) ˈbōld Definition: fearless before danger Prediction (noun) pri-ˈdik-shən Definition: a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future Together, these words form the perfect recipe for making me look like an idiot at the conclusion of the 2016 MLB season. Our beloved Kyle Bishop asked the RotoBaller crew if we […]

Edward Sutelan's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

The Cincinnati Reds will win the World Series! It does not get much bolder than that. And as much as I wish I could stand behind that statement with logic, this sad fan knows that this is not the season for the Reds. But though it may not be the year for the Reds, Ohio […]

Change of Scenery: Four Pitchers on New Teams in 2016

Another off-season complete, another game of musical chairs. Quite a lot of pitching talent has changed uniforms during this time, so RotoBaller is here with an update on four of the bigger names to don new garb. Editor's note: Be sure to also check out our 2016 fantasy baseball rankings dashboard. Our rankings assistant tool […]

Christopher Olson's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

I must say I quite enjoy being involved in lists like these. If you are wrong, no one can say anything because they’re supposed to be long shots! I did my best to keep in line with things that might actually happen. Let’s see how we do. Editor's note: Be sure to check out our fantasy […]

Sam Nedimyer's Bold Predictions for 2016

There’s something about making bold predictions that is just plain fun. We’ve basically been given carte blanche to make 10 absurd statements, support some empirical evidence, and voila. You have yourself an educated baseball piece. Think the Phillies are going to win the pennant? Throw some nonsensical stats out there to prove your point! I […]

Demetri Raftopoulos' 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

Welcome back to RotoBaller's 2016 Bold Predictions series. We've heard from several writers already, but have plenty more fearless forecasts coming down the pike. Today, it's my turn to put my sterling reputation on the line. Editor's note: Be sure to check out our fantasy baseball rankings assistant. We recently launched this handy new rankings tool - you can […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Robinson Cano

Former player and coach Andy Van Slyke made headlines in November when he went on 920 AM in St. Louis to say that Robinson Cano was “the single worst third-place, everyday player” he had ever seen for the first half of a season. Even the most rabid Cano hater would likely agree that the comment […]

RotoBaller Rankings vs. ADP: Undervalued Relief Pitcher Targets

If you’re a regular reader of RotoBaller (and how could someone as smart, funny, and handsome as you not be?), you’ve doubtless already checked out our rankings assistant tool. We rolled our final preseason update last week. With draft season ramping up now, it seems like a good time to check our expert opinions against […]

Five Deeper Starting Pitcher Targets For 2016: American League

Starting pitcher is without a doubt the deepest position in fantasy baseball, but at a certain point, it becomes a pool of mediocrity. Finding those lesser-known starters who can rise above the mediocrity is a major key to fantasy success. Each of these five pitchers can be had late in drafts, and have the potential […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Dalton Pompey

Dalton Pompey stepped to the plate in the ninth inning. The Blue Jays trailed by a run to the Baltimore Orioles in a recent Grapefruit League game, and with one swing, the young outfielder tied the score with a homer to deep center. The contest resulted in a 6-6 tie as both managers opted to end the […]