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It finally happened. Noah Syndergaard was called up to the Majors. Mets’ right-hander Dillon Gee was placed on the DL with groin issues and the Mets decided to give his spot in the rotation to Noah Syndergaard. It isn’t very surprising. Steve Matz has looked impressive, but he doesn’t have the same level of upside. […]
Full Story »MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 5/12/15
The two headed American League monsters in New York and Kansas City have been dominating hitters late in ball games. There hasn't been much closer shuffling over the past few weeks making it tough to grab saves off of the waiver wire, but there are guys to keep an eye on. We'll have Kenley Jansen, Jake […]
Full Story »Kenley Jansen Activated From DL Saturday: Not Closer Right Away
Kenley Jansen will be activated from the DL on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times. The L.A. Dodgers closer hasn’t pitched at all this season. He’s been dealing with a foot injury after suffering an avulsion fracture in his left foot in February. Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly told the L.A. Times that Jansen will […]
Full Story »Archie Bradley (Face) Return To Hill For D-Back Saturday
Archie Bradley is targeting a May 16 return to the mound for the Arizona Dbacks as he recovers from taking a come-backer to the face, according to MLB.com. On April 28, the 22-year-old rookie suffered the injury after a pitch to Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez was hit right back at him, clocking in at 115 mph, according to […]
Full Story »Hector Olivera Obtains Visa: Could Join Dodgers In Coming Weeks
Cuban defector Hector Olivera has obtained a visa and will travel to the U.S. later this week, according to the Orange County Register. The 30-year-old infielder signed a six-year $62.5 million contract, which included a $28 million signing bonus with the Los Angeles Dodgers in March. From there, it took Olivera another six weeks to […]
Full Story »Sean Doolittle (Shoulder) To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Sean Doolittle will begin a rehab assignment later this week as the Oakland Athletics’ closer gets closer to making his 2015 debut. The 28-year-old left-hander was given an opportunity to take the reigns as the closer in 2014 and he did just that. Doolittle converted 22 of 26 save opportunities last season. In 2015, he […]
Full Story »Chris Young (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So far in 2015, Chris Young has been everything Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi could have imagined, and then some. In fact, I think you could go as far as to see he has already exceeded some expectations. Through 72 at-bats with […]
Full Story »J.A. Happ (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting / Add in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: So your offense is chugging along just fine, but your pitchers have underperformed your expectations thus far. You don't want to lose your league because of that, so you head to waivers to see what might be available. What's available? J.A. Happ, currently owned in 57% of […]
Full Story »Shane Victorino Activated: Playing Right, Batting 7th Monday
The Boston Red Sox activated OF Shane Victorino from the 15-day DL on Monday and will plug him right back into the lineup as the team begins a three-game series in Oakland against the Athletics, according to the Boston Herald. The veteran outfielder will play right field and bat in the seven-hole against Scott Kazmir […]
Full Story »NBA Playoffs DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 5/11/15
We have provided our daily picks throughout the year, and we will continue to push hard during this second NBA season. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for Saturday May 11th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, so be sure to check all lineups […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/11/15
Just a 10 game slate for May 11th, but with no day games scheduled there’s plenty of options for your FanDuel lineup. The pitching options – save for a really expensive Zack Greinke ($10,300) – are underwhelming to say the least. It’s not so much that the caliber of pitchers today are poor, it’s just […]
Full Story »2015 NFL Draft Analysis: NFC North Draft Review and Grades
Rotoballer kicks off the 2015 NFL Season by reviewing each teams draft, continuing with the NFC East. Draft expert Owen Elle gives his take on each teams ability to fill their needs and add overall talent to their rosters. Check out our previous divisional draft reviews: AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC South, NFC East. […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 6 (Part 1)
Here come the Nationals. After starting the season 7-13 and yielding an offense that was, well it was awful, Washington has won 10 of their last 12 and have scored 72 runs during that time. Bryce Harper is really seeing the ball well, Max Scherzer is pitching like a man possessed, and the shaky bullpen […]
Full Story »First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 6
Hunting for values on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy season. This can be especially true at the infield corners, an area where the stars are readily scooped up and finding a low cost alternative can be often difficult. Here at RotoBaller, we're always looking […]
Full Story »Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 6
Getting Settled In Now that the first few weeks have come and gone, where does your team stand? Need to replace an injured catcher? Looking for a reliable backup? RotoBaller has you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league who you can target off the waiver wire in week 6 […]
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