BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: While he’s cooled considerably since the end of June, Pillar remains a sneaky value. Batting in the Jays’ lineup and park means he’ll score plenty of runs even at the bottom of the order, and he’s got a decent shot at a 10/25 season. […]
Full Story »Alfred Blue Balls: Arian Foster to Possibly Have Groin Surgery
Ouch – for both Houston Texans key running back Arian Foster, and to those who were looking forward to drafting Foster in their fantasy football league (and by “those” people, I mean poor Blackberry-texting time travelers from the year 2012). After suffering a serious groin injury during Monday’s training camp, it was reported that Foster, […]
Full Story »Miguel Sano (3B, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All AL-Only and Most Mixed Leagues Ownership: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Miguel Sano has cooled since the break, but that was inevitable. At one point in the early going, his BABIP was .600.-- regression was bound to happen. He’s still showing great plate discipline and power, and remains in the middle of the Twins' lineup. If […]
Full Story »Taylor Jungmann (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stream in NL-Only and Most Mixed Leagues Ownership: 22% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Taylor Jungmann is on a terrible team in a small market, but his 22% ownership is still astoundingly low. His 7.38 K/9, 3.10 FIP and 51.4% GB rate are excellent splits for any pitcher, let alone a rookie. Even if the Brewers do not give him run support, […]
Full Story »Matt Jones (RB, WAS) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Very Late Rounds Current ADP: 234 STD, 172 PPR ANALYSIS: Matt Jones should be the immediate 3rd down back for the Redskins, given Alfred Morris' passing game issues-- he currently averages 12 receptions a year. Jones could potentially take on even more of a role, as many reports have him impressing during the non-contact portion of […]
Full Story »Reggie Bush (RB, SF) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Round 10 Current ADP: 120 STD, 112 PPR ANALYSIS: Reggie Bush isn’t the same flashy name he has been in past years, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t talented enough to keep putting up numbers. Since 2011, Bush has only seen injury twice-- once in 2013 when, during a pre-game warmup, he hurt his calf, […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/4/15
There's a whole lot of baseball this evening - 15 games, to be exact - which means there's a whole lot of rostering options and much to discuss. As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify some DFS picks to help shape your lineups on FanDuel. Below you will find some […]
Full Story »MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/4/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Tuesday, August 4th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]
Full Story »Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 18
We’re past the MLB trade deadline and into August, which means that the deadline for your fantasy league is likely coming up soon. Fortunately, if you can’t get that obstinate rival to part with the player you’re coveting, there are still options on the wire. If you find yourself in need of outfield help, consider […]
Full Story »MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/4/15
Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, we can focus on finding value from each teams current roster moving forward. This week, we'll take a look at pitchers who have risen to the closer role in the absence of the traded incumbents above them. We will also look at closers on a new club […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 18 (Part 1)
The Sunday night baseball game this weekend featured two divisional rivals in a battle for first. After taking the first two, the Mets needed to win Sunday’s game to enter a virtual tie for first place with the Nats and secure the three-game sweep. With playoff implications on the line, yours truly attended the marquee […]
Full Story »2015 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Rankings: 13-18
Every player is ranked based off traits of their college tape and ceiling plays a big role but so does that players chance of just succeeding at any start-able level. Things like team situations, supporting casts, injuries, and off-field concerns play no part in the rankings, since the fact of the matter is no one outside […]
Full Story »Green Bay Packers: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook
I don’t think I’m revealing any sort of groundbreaking insight by stating that the Green Bay Packers are by far the greatest source of fantasy production in the NFL. Still, there are some things to sort out in regard to the big four of Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, and Eddie Lacy. It’s not really […]
Full Story »Buy & Sell Starting Pitchers for Week 18
Kyle Gibson righted the ship with an excellent turn against the Mariners. Last week's other buys didn't pan out so well. Tyson Ross couldn't take advantage of a great matchup with the Mets, while Cole Hamels scuffled in his Rangers debut. As for the sells, Danny Duffy predictable got shelled by the Blue Jays, Chris […]
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