Welcome to the inaugural Daily Fantasy NASCAR picks article for RotoBaller. Three weeks ago Draftkings introduced NASCAR as their newest form of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). Going forward I will be writing an advice and picks article to be released on Wednesdays. I will include an overview and any relevant news or information going into the race […]
Full Story »Wandy Rodriguez (SP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed and AL-Only Leagues Ownership: 7% Yahoo!, 7% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It seems like ages ago that Wandy Rodriguez was a stud in Houston, but it appears he has regained at least a sliver of what made him so good in the mid- to late-2000s. He has maintained his control on the low portion […]
Full Story »Tanner Roark (SP, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stream in Deep Mixed and NL-Only Leagues Ownership: 46% Yahoo!, 17% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: There is no evidence to suggest that Tanner Roark will be a great pitcher. He doesn’t strike guys out, he rarely tops out at over 92 MPH, and his HR/FB rate is disgusting. But he just keeps getting it done. His owners […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 10 (Part 2)
For fantasy owners in an auction league, now is the time to blow your budget. Owners will usually spend a large percentage of their budget early in the season when it appears that players are due for huge years. As the means of regression averages out for a lot of these players, spot starters and […]
Full Story »Ben Paulsen (1B/OF, COL) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only / Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If ever there were a fantasy baseball category entitled Epic Mustaches in Player Photos, Ben Paulsen would hands-down be the number one overall pick. Unfortunately facial hair is not included in baseball analysis. Instead, we’re going to focus in on Paulsen’s […]
Full Story »Ryan Vogelsong (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: 37-Year-old veteran pitcher Ryan Vogelsong has quietly had a nice stretch of starts over the past month, that has started to garner some attention from fantasy owners. While he has never been a high volume strikeout pitcher, he’s had a stretch of allowing […]
Full Story »Will Middlebrooks (3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Will Middlebrooks makes a solid option going forward if you’re desperate for power at the corner infield spot as he’s owned in just 30% of CBS leagues. Middlebrooks has eight home runs on the season, and while his .244 average leaves a […]
Full Story »MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire, Buy Low & Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice
Buy Low Candidates and Fantasy Baseball Trade 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 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 6/11/15
Daily fantasy sports can be extremely frustrating sometimes. As of Wednesday afternoon, I’ve missed cashing in tournaments by less than two points in each of the last two nights. Alcides Escobar was a dud with -1 points on Tuesday, and Corey Kluber and Dallas Keuchel burned me on Wednesday. It’s such a disappointment knowing that […]
Full Story »Zack Cozart Likely Heading To DL (Knee)
Zack Cozart is likely heading toward a stint on the DL after he slipped and hurt his knee Wednesday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Cincinnati Reds shortstop had to be helped off the field after suffering the injury in the first inning. The 29-year-old tried to beat out a groundball and had to stretch […]
Full Story »Yankees Place Closer Andrew Miller On DL (Forearm)
The New York Yankees have placed their closer, Andrew Miller, on the 15-day DL with a strained left forearm. The 30-year-old left-hander is second the A.L. with saves (17). Miller told the Yanks that he has been feeling the pain for some time now and an MRI revealed the slight strain in the flexor mass […]
Full Story »Pedro Alvarez Leaves Game With Undisclosed Injury
After hitting his 10th home run of the season, Pedro Alvarez left Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers with an undisclosed injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The Pittsburgh Pirates first and third basemen was 1-for-3 with the homer that nearly left PNC Park, which helped the Bucs win 2-0. In his third at bat, […]
Full Story »Wil Myers To Be Activated Thursday For Padres
Wil Myers will be activated off the DL on Thursday for the San Diego Padres, according to ESPN Radio. The right fielder will likely be in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves as the Padres try to avoid the three-game sweep. Following today's game, Bud Black announced that Wil Myers is expected […]
Full Story »A's Defeat Rangers On Walk-Off Fielder's Choice
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers thanks to a walk-off fielder’s choice on Wednesday. The Athletics (24-37) scored two in the eighth inning and won the game in the bottom of the ninth thanks to Josh Reddick beating out what could have been a double-play to put the game into extras. Keone Kela came […]
Full Story »Mitch Moreland (1B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-only / 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Mitch Moreland has quietly tallied an impressive .881 OPS so far this season, which is pretty solid for a guy that’s owned in only 23% of CBS leagues. After a slow start in March/April, Moreland hit four round-trippers in […]
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