FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/29/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, August 29th. 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 8/29/15

The Cubs and Dodgers highlight a full slate of games on Saturday, along with match-ups pitting the Rangers against the Orioles and the Giants against the Cardinals. There won’t be much for star pitchers taking the mound, but plenty of great hurlers like Jacob deGrom, Lance Lynn, and Corey Kluber could make runs a premium. […]

Springer (Wrist) Plays With Double-A Saturday: Returns To Astros Next Week

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will officially being a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi, according to The Houston Chronicle. Springer, 25, will play two or three games in the minors before he returns to Houston next week. The 29-year-old has been out since he was hit by a pitch on his wrist […]

Hamilton (Knee) Takes Batting Practice: Could Return Next Week

Josh Hamilton is taking batting practice, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram as he fights back from a knee injury. The Texas Rangers outfielder took batting practice on Friday. It still could be a little while before Hamilton returns, but he could also be activated from the DL on Monday. The Rangers could wait until […]

Puig (Hamstring) Placed On 15-Day DL

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Yasiel Puig on the 15-day DL with a strained right hamstring, according to the LA Times. The star outfielder injured his hamstring during Thursday’s 1-0 victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Puig finished the game with a 2-for-4 performance. Jose Peraza will be recalled from Triple-A to replace to Puig’s spot […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Altherr, Turner, Buxton)

Hello, and welcome to another edition of the prospect call-up watch. There haven't been many prospect call-ups this week, but I'll still be taking a look around the majors for recent news and updates. Today I'll be focusing on three high-upside future MLB studs. We begin, oddly enough, in Germany. Let's get to it. Editor’s Note: […]

English Premier League Match of the Week Preview: Swansea vs. Manchester United

Manchester United -  A Club Struggling to Find An Identity The Red Devils find themselves in new territory. Even with the  reborn personality of their crosstown rivals, under the new umbrella of the Etihad, Manchester United have always been the goliath of the northern England town. However, since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, United […]

English Premier League - Transfer Options And Fantasy Advice

As week four of the EPL looms, we continue to look at the most viable and valuable fantasy transfer options. Editor’s Note: be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more about the English Premier League (EPL) and the Spanish La Liga and fantasy analysis.   Simon Mignolet – Goalkeeper-Liverpool – 5.1m […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 8/28/15

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome to another edition of my DraftKings DFS lineup picks and analysis. As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on DFS pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/28/15

We certainly had some duds yesterday. The Blue Jays, Angels, Dodgers, and Pirates all disappointed in the runs category. However, our pitching was pretty good overall, so hopefully you had that one key batter that pushed you into cashing territory. It was the most exciting day of baseball, but if it was a successful one, […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Springer, Stroman and More

Hello and welcome again to the MLB player injury report. If you learned one thing this week as a fantasy baseball manager, it was probably that bruises don't just hurt the players that they sideline. If you are reading this, you are most likely biting your nails, pulling your hair out, or considering balling up […]

Span (Back) Sits Out Already Thursday After Two Games Back

Denard Span will sit out Thursday’s game for the Washington Nationals against the San Diego Padres because of back soreness, according to CSNMA. The Nationals centerfielder will miss a game after only two games since his return from a back injury that had him sidelined since July 7. Washington will manage Span throughout the final […]

Adam Jones Leaves Game Early With Unknown Injury

Adam Jones left Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Baltimore Sun. The star Baltimore Orioles outfielder ran into the center field fence while trying to catch a ball off the bat of Ben Zobrist in the first inning. Jones stayed in the game until he was replaced in the third inning. […]

The Spanish Primera Division Is Back - And So Are The Rumors

Arguably, the most skill laden league on the planet is, once again, open for business. Although the first week's games presented minimal fodder for the aficionado, footballing purists will rejoice at its recommencement. La Liga kicked off its season this past weekend to, it must be said, a more rapturous applause of expectation than post […]

Week 4 English Premier League Saturday Predictions and Fantasy Advice

Week 4 in the English Premier League and the European Games along with Capital One Cup ties will ensure that a lot of teams will have been playing midweek.  The transfer window saga continues with John Stones and Saido Berahino making the headlines as transfer requests are rejected by both of their clubs. However, we still expect […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/27/15

Well, I knew it was coming. As hot as I was last week and the week before, the cold streak has hit hard. I withdrew some money from my FanDuel account, and since then I have lost 25% of my remaining bankroll. Well, I guess that’s what this game is about. We have a little […]

Deep League Waiver Wire for Week 22 with Nicolino, Dietrich, Blanco, and More

Hello and welcome to another edition of deep league waiver wire additions looking forward into week 22. Today we will be analyzing six players (four position players, two starting pitchers) who are all owned in 9% of Fleaflicker leagues or less and who can provide a spark for fantasy baseball managers searching for a roster […]

Cut List: Players to Consider Cutting In Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

Writing a weekly fantasy baseball column for @rotoballer is great fun, but it puts me at a distinct disadvantage in all of my personal leagues. Let’s face it, the cutlist is revealing. It’s a peek inside my mind to discover the inner workings of my elite management strategy and expert level evaluation of fantasy commodities. […]

Lonnie Chisenhall (1B/3B/OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues OWNED IN: 25% of fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: When the Indians unloaded Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, and David Murphy in summer trades; it opened a window of opportunity for utility man Lonnie Chisenhall in Cleveland. In Chisenhall's last 58 AB he has hit two HR, ten RBI, scored eight R, […]

Springer (Wrist) To Begin Rehab Assignment: Could Rejoin Astros Next Week

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is on track to begin a rehab assignment this weekend, according to MLB.com. Springer, 25, has been dealing with a fractured wrist that has kept him out since July 2 after he was drilled by an Edinson Volquez pitch. He’s been taking batting practice the past few days and will […]

English Premier League - Gameweek Three Review & Analysis

Editor's Note: be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more of our English Premier League analysis, match recaps & predictions throughout the season.   Manchester City Remains Undefeated, Untarnished Everton 0 – 2 Manchester City Sunday, August 23rd @ Goodison Park Manchester City just keeps on rolling. On a humid Sunday in […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 21)

What's up RotoBallers. This is going to be the last of this type of prospects format for the Top 30 power rankings this season. With rosters expanding on September 1st, most of the names on this list will be called up and anyone left off the expanded rosters will have no fantasy value. The article […]

Cameron Maybin (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: There seems to be a sentiment about Cameron Maybin that his season has been a product of luck and that he is simply a flash in the pan. However this is not what the statistics indicate. Maybin has a maintainable BABIP of .319 […]

Denard Span (WAS, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Denard Span is a known commodity, and, though he's been made of glass this year, he can be a major asset down the  stretch. During his rehab with High-A, Span hit .412 (7 for 17) with a homer and three runs scored. He helps you […]

Marcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 50% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Marcell Ozuna has been one of the biggest busts of the 2015 season to this point. After breaking out with a 23-homer season a year ago, he was bad enough that the woeful Marlins demoted him to the minors in early July. Since being […]

Stephen Piscotty (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Stephen Piscotty has been rock solid since his promotion a few weeks ago. He has helped the Cardinals weather the loss of Randal Grichuk, as well as some recent struggles by his comrades, and remain in control of the NL Central. He […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/25/15

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 25th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

Buy Low and Sell High Hitters for Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

It is now the 21-week anniversary of this column. Each week, I've considered writing about Arizona's breakout star, A.J. Pollock. The problem is, I never have any idea where to put him. For the first few weeks and months of the season, he seemed like a clear 'sell high' option. Yet, there was something about […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Hitting Prospects from Week 20

Trea Turner was actually called up by the Nationals, and it happened before rosters expanded. Turner may not see starting time right away, but it may only be a little bit longer before a desperate Nationals squad plugs Turner into the shortstop spot to replace the underperforming Ian Desmond. With his job on the line, Matt Williams could […]

Austin Jackson Clears Revocable Waivers: Mariners Can Trade OF

Seattle Mariners outfielder Austin Jackson has cleared revocable waivers and can now be traded, according to Fox Sports. Jackson "has been the subject of trade talks recently,” according to the report. The Mariners outfielder will be a free agent after the season, which means it might not cost too much for any team to snag […]