Having some baseball withdrawal yet? Welcome to the club. That's why I'm starting a weekly series running through November looking at players at each position who experienced breakout campaigns. I'll also run another segment detailing the busts at each position. This edition will focus on middle infielders and backstops. My selections will be influenced by their […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Radio Podcast: Week Ten (10) Waiver Wire Sleepers & Analysis
RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the hottest waiver wire pickups, free agent sleepers and fantasy football injury news […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Radio is On @ 9:30 PM – Week Ten (10) Waiver Wire Pickups & Injury Updates
RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things fantasy football tonight at 9:30 PM EST with co-host and fantasy football expert Anthony Aniano (@AAnianoFantasy), Tuesday November 10th, to prepare for Week 10 and discuss top waiver wire pickups and injury updates. They will be answering all of your fantasy football live on the air, so get […]
Full Story »Bryan Walters (WR, Jax) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Handcuff to Allen Hurns OWNED IN: 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Bryan Walters needs to slip between two Allens to establish any fantasy worth. That is, Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, both of whom continue to break out in Jacksonville. Robinson recently visited Revis Island and was one of few able to penetrate the tightly […]
Full Story »Cecil Shorts (WR, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
Baller Move: Pick up in deep, 12-14 team leagues Owned In: 16% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: It's hard to want to start anyone on the Houston Texans whose name is not DeAndre Hopkins. However, it can't hurt to keep an eye on the other wide receivers in Houston, especially now that Arian Foster is once […]
Full Story »J.J. Hickson (PF/C, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add for REB and BLK in Deep H2H Leagues OWNED: 7% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: At this point in his career we know what J.J. Hickson is. He is an excellent rebounder. He's a terrible free throw shooter (which makes him untouchable in roto leagues). He will get you some blocks, but never […]
Full Story »NBA Waiver Wire: Week 3 Category Streamers
Believe it or not, it is week 3 of the NBA fantasy season. If you have had a worse than expected start to the season--don't panic! I've got some great category streamers for you this week to help you win a close category or two over the weekend. This column will be posted every week […]
Full Story »Chris Givens Could See an Increase in Targets
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: While Kamar Aiken is largely expected to be the man to fill the void left after Steve Smith's injury, Givens has plenty of upside worth talking about. Before Baltimore's bye week, Givens showed up nicely, catching three balls for 57 yards. While he had […]
Full Story »Wes Welker Is Getting Another Shot with the Rams
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Congratulations to Wes Welker. One of the best slot receivers in NFL history is getting another shot in the league. According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN, the St. Louis Rams have decided to sign the veteran receiver after losing Stedman Bailey to a […]
Full Story »Bryan Walters Is Worth a Look in Deep Leagues
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-and 16-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After seeing Bryan Walters catch 12 balls and receive 16 targets, resulting in 151 yards, it looked like he may be a sneaky waiver wire add. Then, Walters caught exactly one ball for five yards in a victory against the Buffalo Bills before […]
Full Story »Nate Washington Has Developed a Connection with Brian Hoyer
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans got a weekend off to prepare for the home stretch, which means they also gave Nate Washington a chance to gear up for a big next few weeks. While I'd tread a bit lightly here due to the likely return of […]
Full Story »Stevie Johnson Continues to Climb the Depth Chart
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: When it was announced that Keenan Lewis was heading the injured reserve, it was understandably a pretty brutal day for the San Diego Chargers. Well, Stevie Johnson looks poised to step up and do his best to fill the void. WhileAntonio Gates, […]
Full Story »Cole Beasley Has Become a Favorite Target of Matt Cassel
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12- and 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Time to jump back aboard the Cole Beasley train, it seems. Obviously, based on the percentage that he's currently owned, quite a few fantasy owners threw in the towel on him, which was probably the right move before Week 9. Well, Beasley turned […]
Full Story »Charles Sims (RB, TB) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Handcuff to Doug Martin OWNED IN: 58% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After an early Doug Martin fumble against the New York Giants, Charles Sims appeared to be well on his way to an increased workload and a solid fantasy day. Until he fumbled as well. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a Dallas Cowboys […]
Full Story »NBA Waiver Wire: Guards (Week 3)
Two weeks into the season and the waiver wire cupboard for guards is surprisingly empty. Outside of Stephen Curry playing even better than last year and establishing himself as the best player in the league, the guard position has played out the way many thought it would. C.J McCollum has opened eyes to just how […]
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