FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/5/15
Another full slate on the first Wednesday of August. Four early games to account for when setting up your lineups with first pitch at 2:10 ET. We have a trio of aces (Madison Bumgarner, Matt Harvey, Johnny Cueto) whose price tags exceed $10,000. While I think one of these is worth the ticket price, there's […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/4/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Tuesday, August 4th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/3/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Monday, August 3rd. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/3/15
Every contest on Monday, August 3rd is an evening one, save for the Twins and Blue Jays, so this piece will focus on the 10-pack of games that kicks off at 7:05 EST. As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify some DFS picks to help shape your lineups on FanDuel. Below […]
J.T. Realmuto (C, MIA) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Realmuto was a two position star for part of his minor league career at SS and C. But when the Marlins needed him to convert to a full time catcher, he delivered. He has been given the shot this year to take over the […]
Curt Casali (C, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Casali bided his time behind the likes of Rene Rivera and Bobby Wilson to get a real shot at being the answer at backstop for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has not disappointed since receiving the vote of confidence. Casali has launched 7 HR […]
Welington Castillo (C, ARI) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Castillo came over in the trade for Mark Trumbo and has helped fill the void at C for the high powered offense of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since the trade from Seattle, Castillo has buffed his BA by 100 points to a respectful .258 with 9 HR and […]
Travis d’Arnaud (C, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Mets have been struggling to find a replacement for their young catcher since he went down with an injury in late June. But have no fear, he is back! He was hitting .280 and had a SLG% above .500. He […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/31/15
Ugh. Thursday was no fun for DFS. Pitchers got shelled, hitters with supposedly good splits did nothing (while lefties bombed lefties), and stacks faltered brutally. Not to mention the Pirates got blown out. We’ll chalk that one up as a loss, moving forward as quickly as possible. Friday, July 31st is deadline day! We have […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/24/15
Holy pitching, Batman! As DFS analysts and players, it’s always interesting to find a slate that gives too few or too many viable options. In Friday, July 24th’s case, the options are plentiful. On a day like today, you have to weigh a few variables when selecting your go-to guy, especially because we only get […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 7/23/15
Today, Thursday July 23rd, includes 11 games and some excellent pitching throughout the league. I constructed this article a bit differently to address the match ups and best pitching options. Remember the potential that each player has given their circumstances. I find it is best to disregard the price at first and create your ideal […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/23/15
Well, it’s the second half of the season, and I’ve officially moved on from my “I want to cash” ways. Screw getting three times what I put in, I want to win some triple digit cash payouts! I’m still working on how exactly I should go about doing that, but I think a lot of […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/21/15
We've got a completely full slate on Tuesday, July 21st, which means there's much to discuss. Editor's Note: If you play on FanDuel, you should also check out RotoBaller’s DFS Partner DraftKings - they're hosting a one-day Fantasy Baseball league tonight. It's FREE to enter and pays out $120,000 in cash prizes! Sign up Now and we'll […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/21/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Tuesday, July 21st. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/20/15
It's an 11-game slate on Monday, July 20th with the Angels and Red Sox kicking things off at 5:05 EDT in game one of their doubleheader in Los Angeles. Eight of the 11 games have an over/under set in Vegas of at least eight runs, with the Rangers at Rockies holding the highest expected total […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/19/15
Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Sunday, July 19th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/19/15
Below you'll find my DFS lineup picks for Sunday, July 19th 2015. As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day […]
Kyle Schwarber (C, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNERSHIP: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Kyle Schwarber's first stint in the majors was short lived, but oozed with top-prospect potential. The young Cubs catcher made the most of his 23 June plate appearances, notching 8 hits en route to a .364 AVG, 6 RBI and 1 HR across only five full games, numbers highlighted […]
DFS Strategy: All-Star Break Reflections and Lessons From Past Mistakes
This is the first in a long series of articles RotoBaller is planning which will delve deep into DFS (Daily Fantasy Baseball) Strategy. We'll be exploring a wide range of topics to help you win and be more profitable in your DFS tourneys. So, there is a life outside of fantasy baseball… I don’t know about […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/17/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, July, 17th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/17/15
Put away the novels, stop binging on Netflix, cut back on that productivity you’ve been showing at work, and warn your families. Baseball is back! We have about 12 more weeks of playoff-race baseball before the summer ends and football takes over. Let’s make the most of the rest of this season. Click here to […]
John Jaso (C / DH, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / All Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: In his 19 AB since returning from the DL, John Jaso has been great offensively. Jaso has a .421 BA, a 1.184 OPS, and a 229 OPS+ so far this season. Jaso has been a shining picture of consistency […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/12/15
Below you'll find my DFS lineup picks for Sunday, July 12th 2015. As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're hosting a one-day […]
James McCann (C, DET) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team / Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you are looking for a catcher to stream on a daily match up basis, James McCann is the deep league option. McCann is having a solid overall season with a .738 OPS, three triples, four HR, and a .274 BA. McCann […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/11/15
Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, July 11th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/10/15
Hey RotoBallers! This is my last FanDuel advice piece until the All-Star break, so here comes my shameless plug. Be on the lookout for a longer article that I’m going to write reflecting on the first half of the year. It will include lessons I’ve learned, strategies to go by, and plans for the second […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/10/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, July, 10th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/9/15
I have a lack of entertainment in my intro today. Maybe I'll make up for it tomorrow, we'll see. For all of you that are still standing in the FanDuel free entry Survivor tournament (which hopefully is none of you since I'm giving away all of my thoughts), best of luck. Three more rounds until […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/8/15
What's up readers. As with every Wednesday we're looking at another full slate of baseball. There's four early games on Wednesday, July 8th, so double-check lineups before 1:10 if you plan to play in an all-day league. It's Clayton Kershaw ($12,500) day, and while some may be willing to pay up for the seemingly tasty matchup with […]
FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/7/15
There are seventeen games scheduled on Tuesday, July 7th thanks to a pair of doubleheaders. I'm going to concentrate just on tonight's slate for rostering's sake, though. Trying to predict lineups and where rain might actually put a game in danger is just too tough a task at noon. Editor's Note: If you play on FanDuel, […]