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MLB Trade Deadline & Fantasy Baseball Advice 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 Wednesday night at 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the […]
Full Story »Fierce 40: College Football 2015 Rankings - Nebraska Cornhuskers (#30)
Welcome to the Fierce 40 series of my 2015 College Football Rankings, where I will be counting down the top 40 ranked teams in the NCAA. Today I will be analyzing the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 30 overall for the 2015 college football season. I will be releasing one NCAA team preview per day, providing my analysis on each team in the top 40 […]
Full Story »C.J. Cron (1B, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues. OWNED IN: 6% of fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: Due to recent acquisitions of players like Shane Victorino and David Murphy by the Angels, things have gotten a little hairier for C.J. Cron in Los Angeles. However, due to Cron's recently high level of offensive performance and lack of defensive versatility, […]
Full Story »Jeff Locke (SP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues, stream at home. OWNED IN: 9% of fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: As shown by his All-Star season back in 2013, Jeff Locke is kind of like the Jay Bruce of pitching when it comes to streakiness. However, with streak producers; when they are hot, they are really hot. In total […]
Full Story »Aramis Ramirez (3B, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in the deepest of leagues for power. OWNED IN: 55% of Fleaflicker leagues. ANALYSIS: There can be no doubt that Pittsburgh fans were excited to see one of their best players of the last decade get a chance to contribute for a winning Pirates team - even if he is doing so […]
Full Story »Jonathan Schoop (BAL, 2B/3B) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add and platoon in 14 team leagues or deeper OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Frankly, this guy is Jimmy Paredes 2.0. He has power, but can be streaky and a drain on your team's average. Last year in 481 AB's Schoop hit 16 big flies and recorded 45 RBI, but only […]
Full Story »Jonathon Niese (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Pick up in deep or NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Niese was roughed around in his last start, giving up 6 ER and 8 hits in only 3 IP against the Dodgers. It was probably the pitcher's poorest outing thus far in 2015, and rose his ERA to 3.75, but don't […]
Full Story »San Diego Chargers: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook
Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers used to be one of the more reliable sources for fantasy points. Players have come and gone in San Diego, with really only Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates remaining. Even with a dip in production across the board, this is a team that has managed to stay […]
Full Story »J.J. Hardy (SS, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues/AL-only leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There's no doubting that J.J. Hardy has had an rough season. Coming off a 2014 campaign in which his production saw steep decline, the 32-year-old SS is hitting .239 thus far in 2015 with 6 HR and 28 RBI. Those numbers aren't great, […]
Full Story »Top Tight End Sleepers for Fantasy Football in 2015
Tight end is shallow even for the smallest of leagues. Let’s take a look at some sleepers for 8-12 man leagues at the tight end spot who could potentially put up TE1 numbers. Editor’s Note: If you’re looking for a new, awesome, highly customizable and free option for year-round commissioner & dynasty leagues, something more […]
Full Story »Fantasy Football 12-Team Mock Draft: Results and Reactions
I recently did a mock draft on ESPN, and I thought I would share the results here and discuss some of the picks I liked and didn’t like. I’ll only discuss the first 12 rounds, as after that some people auto-drafted or took defenses and kickers (as many casual players are wont to do). My […]
Full Story »Tulowitzki Goes 3-For-5 With 1 Homer, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI
Troy Tulowitzki had a fantastic debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday when he slugged a home run, hit two doubles, and drove in three runs while scoring three runs in a win against the Philadelphia Phillies. Tulowitzki, 30, started at shortstop and actually led off with the Jays in his debut. He went […]
Full Story »Rangers Land Cole Hamels: Phillies Get Six Prospects
The Texas Rangers acquired Cole Hamels from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for six players, according The Dallas Morning News. The players going to Philly are Matt Harrison, Alec Asher, Jerad Eickhoff, Nick Williams, Jorge Alfaro and Nick Williams. It’s a ton of prospects for Hamels but the left-hander is under contract until 2020. Final […]
Full Story »Mets Trade For Carlos Gomez Falls Apart
Initially it was reported that the Milwaukee Brewers had agreed to a deal to trade Carlos Gomez to the New York Mets, in exchange for Zack Wheeler and Wilmer Flores. But it was later reported that the deal was not happening. There are a few rumors as to why the deal fell apart, ranging from financial issues, […]
Full Story »Blue Jays Top Priority Is Tyson Ross
Tyson Ross has become the top priority for the Toronto Blue Jays as the July 31 approaches quickly, according to ESPN.com. If the Blue Jays can land the San Diego Padres pitcher, they’ll likely be out of the sweepstakes for Cole Hammels or David Price. Either way, Ross would be an upgrade to the Toronto […]
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