The optimism is higher than its been in the past decade for the Oakland Raiders, mainly because the organization finally seemed to have solved the riddle at the quarterback position—a riddle that’s has been negatively affecting the franchise since Rich Gannon led the silver and black to a Super Bowl appearance in 2002. The Raiders […]
Full Story »Three Potential Running Back Busts to Avoid on Draft Day
As we approach the start of the NFL season, and fantasy football drafts are kicking it into high gear, we continue to provide fantasy football analysis on which players to draft or avoid for your teams. Today we will be taking a look at three players that can potentially be 2015 running back busts for fantasy football, […]
Full Story »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 […]
Full Story »Duda (Back) Will Return When Eligible On Sept. 7
The New York Mets expect Lucas Duda back in the lineup once he is eligible to return from the DL, according to MLB.com. The first baseman was placed on the DL on Saturday, which means he’ll be able to return to the Mets lineup on Sept. 7. Duda was diagnosed with a small thoracic disc […]
Full Story »Span (Back) To Be Activated Tuesday
Denard Span is expected to rejoin the Washington Nationals on Tuesday when they play the San Diego Padres for a three-game series, according to The Washington Post. It will be the first time Span is in a Nationals uniform since July 7. The speedy outfielder has been sidelined for a month and a half because […]
Full Story »Rangers Ink Stubbs: Assign OF To Triple-A
The Texas Rangers signed recently released Colorado Rockies outfielder Drew Stubbs, according to Dallasnews.com. Stubbs, 30, will be assigned to Triple-A Round Rock. He’ll likely have to wait until the MLB rosters expand to 40 players on Sept. 1. The Rangers are making the move to find replacements for the injured Josh Hamilton. It’s been […]
Full Story »Matt Adams (Quad) Could Return By Sept. 1
Matt Adams could return to the St. Louis Cardinals lineup as soon as Sept. 1, according to MLB.com. The first baseman has been out of action since May with a torn quad. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny told MLB.com that he expects the slugger back “September 1st-ish.” Matheny threw out a "September 1st-ish" estimated date of […]
Full Story »Carlos Gonzalez (Knee) Leaves Second Game In One Week With Same Problem
Carlos Gonzalez left Monday’s game against the Braves with right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution. It’s the second time in a week that the star Colorado Rockies outfielder had to leave a game with an issue in his knee. Gonzalez was hitless in two at-bats before exiting the […]
Full Story »Kevin Gausman (BAL, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: The young fireballer for the O's has started to put everything together of late. In his last 40 innings, he's only allowed 16 earned runs. Aside from the bomb he gave up to Miguel Sano on Sunday, he was lights out the […]
Full Story »Tight End Tiered Dynasty / Keeper Rankings
While we already published our tiered dynasty / keeper tight end rankings in a few different segments, we thought it was time to update these TE rankings just a little bit as we are approaching the NFL season. This is not an knee jerk overreaction based on preseason news, just some basic accounting for injury news […]
Full Story »Denver Broncos (DEF, DEN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Deep Leagues Current ADP: 150 STD ANALYSIS: The Broncos had their share of troubles during the 2014 season, but they finished the season strong though, with three double-digit scoring weeks in the final five games. Wade Phillips was hired to lead the defense, and will get to work with Von Miller and Chris Harris, […]
Full Story »Minnesota Vikings (DEF, MIN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Deep Leagues Current ADP: 215 STD ANALYSIS: The Vikings only face two elite offenses all season-- the Broncos in Week 4 and the Packers in Week 9 (the second matchup comes in Week 17, when most fantasy leagues are over). As a result, the Vikings should be worth starting in every week except for […]
Full Story »Carolina Panthers (DEF, CAR) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 170 STD ANALYSIS: The Panthers struggled throughout most of 2014, but they have the pieces to succeed. They finished strong, scoring at least nine fantasy points in each of the final four games, allowing just 13 points total to the Saints and Falcons. The turnaround seemed to coincide with the return […]
Full Story »Live Fantasy Football Draft Prep Q&A with Edward G (8/24)
Monday Evening – Live Fantasy Football Draft Prep Q&A RotoBaller writer and Lead NFL Editor Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) will be answering all of your fantasy football questions and talking football every Monday night until the end of the NFL season. Tonight's chat is happening Monday August 24th at 8:00 PM EST. Draft Prep, sleepers, rankings, dynasty questions -- Ed has been […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/24/15
What’s up RotoBallers. Welcome to another edition of my FanDuel analysis for DFS contests. We’re look at a nine game slate of contests tonight, with first pitch at 7:05 EDT. My goal as always is to help you find matchups for your DFS lineups to help you win on FanDuel. The lineup picks I recommend […]
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