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While there's been plenty of disappointment this year among the top 50 drafted bats, Edwin Encarnacion, Carlos Gomez, Yasiel Puig and Adrian Beltre highlight the cream of the crop. But, instead of bemoaning bad draft investments, I’m going to talk about five fringe players that should be cut. Go ahead and let another, less informed manager […]
Full Story »Top 2015 Quarterback Sleepers for 2QB Leagues
Much like any other position there are always quarterbacks that surprise and far exceed their ADP. Just last year there were four QBs with an ADP of QB15 or worse that finished in the top ten (Wilson, Roethlisberger, Eli Manning and Tannehill). The year before that saw Andy Dalton explode for 33 touchdowns and finish […]
Full Story »Champs or Chumps: Zobrist, Kazmir, Cueto
This is one of the most exciting times in the baseball season, especially if your team is in the hunt. Trades are fun to speculate about, but they can change the fantasy landscape even more dramatically than the real world in which they take place. So, who to cover in an article like this? Tulo […]
Full Story »Rockies Remove Axford, No Longer The Closer
Colorado Rockies closer John Axford has been removed from his role, according to The Denver Post. Axford, 32, has blown three straight, and four out of his last five, save opportunities. Two of those three opportunities actually resulted in a win, while the other two were for losses. The right-hander also suffered the loss in a […]
Full Story »Chase Headley (3B, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Pickup in all leagues OWNERSHIP: 25% ESPN ANALYSIS: Chase Headley's first half was mediocre at best. The 31-year-old Yankee played like a 31-year-old through his first 83 games in 2015, hitting a mediocre .255 with 8 HR and 30 RBI while slugging only .373 and striking out 76 times. Then came the All-Star Break. Headley […]
Full Story »Mets Make Last Minute Deal For Cespedes: Trade Two Minor Leaguers To Tigers
In a last minute deal, the New York Mets acquired Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league pitchers Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa, according to 670thescore.com. The trade gives the Mets much-needed help in the outfield and in the middle of the lineup. Cespedes, 29, has a .293 BA, .829 OPS […]
Full Story »Ben Revere Traded To Blue Jays For Two Minor Leaguers
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for the only missing piece in their lineup when they acquired leadoff hitter Ben Revere from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor leaguers Alberto Tirado and Jimmy Cordero, according to MLB.com. Revere, 27, is in the prime of his career and is under club control through 2017 via arbitration. Ben […]
Full Story »Cubs Trade For Tommy Hunter To Boost Bullpen
The Chicago Cubs made a late move at the MLB trade deadline for a reliever. They acquired Tommy Hunter from the Baltimore Orioles for Junior Lake, according to The Baltimore Sun. The acquisition of Hunter gives the Cubs an extra arm in the bullpen as they are in the midst of a chase for the postseason. Hunter, […]
Full Story »Yankees Promote Pitcher Luis Severino: MLB Debut Coming Soon
The New York Yankees have promoted starting pitcher Luis Severino to the active roster, according to MLB.com. Severino, 21, will likely start next week although it hasn’t been reported when he will make his MLB debut. The promotion is one way to make up for the Yankees not landing any of the big-name starting pitchers that […]
Full Story »Shane Vereen (RB, NYG) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Round 7 as RB3 Current ADP: 96 STD, 68 PPR ANALYSIS: With Rashad Jennings suffering an injury every year of his career and Andre Williams‘ complete lack of passing game ability, the Giants added Shane Vereen in free agency. Running a west coast passing offense, a pass catching running back like Vereen becomes an […]
Full Story »Isaiah Crowell (RB, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Round 7 as RB 3 Current ADP: 81 STD, 76 PPR ANALYSIS: Isaiah Crowell showed early on that he had a nose for the end zone with a two touchdown performance in week one of 2014. When Ben Tate went down, the team turned to a mix of Crowell and Terrance West as their […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy NASCAR: DraftKings Advice & Picks: Windows 10 400 at Pocono Raceway
Editor’s Note: If you've never played Daily Fantasy before, our partner DraftKings is hosting a Fantasy NASCAR tournament this weekend for the Windows 10 400 at Pocono Raceway. It’s FREE to enter and pays out HUGE cash prizes! If you Sign up and make a deposit now, we’ll give you free access to RotoBaller's Premium NFL DFS Full Season Pass and DFS Lineup Picks (a […]
Full Story »So, Does Jimmy Garoppolo Suck?
New England Patriots’ fans are used to having their feathers ruffled (or, in this case, having their feathers ruffled and soaked in gasoline while they punt a lit candle at a local Chevron station) considering their team hits a controversial wall every now and then. So quarterback Tom Brady being forced to take an extended […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/1-2/2
In the wake of the recent announcement of an exclusive daily fantasy partnership between Major League Soccer (MLS) and Draftkings, RotoBaller will kick off (pun intended) its coverage of Daily Fantasy MLS with the rankings of the highest value picks at each position. Editor's Note: If you haven't played Daily Fantasy MLS / Soccer games, check […]
Full Story »Mets Close To Trading For Jay Bruce?
The New York Mets could have Jay Bruce on their roster before the day’s end. But it's still too early to know for sure. According to ESPN.com, the deal would potentially involve the Mets sending pitcher Zack Wheeler to the Cincinnati Reds in what could be a player for player deal. This deal would also […]
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