Freddie Freeman won’t return to the Atlanta Braves until after the all-star break, according to Braves Radio Net. The first base slugger was originally expected to be back from a wrist injury soon, but that changed recently. Freeman won’t rejoin the Braves until sometime after the break, but a specific date has yet to be […]
Full Story »J.A. Happ (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stream in Most Leagues Ownership: 11% Yahoo!, 11% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: J.A .Happ has basically proved that an old dog can learn new tricks, as he has really improved his command and limited issuing walks. Of course, it also helps when you start half your games in an extreme pitcher’s park. Happ’s 8.4% HR/FB rate […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 7/3/15
I’m writing this draft prior to Scherzer pitching on Thursday, so if I’m burying the lead by saying that all of Thursday’s starters who returned from the DL (Jose Fernandez, Matt Cain, and Matt Moore) pitched pretty well overall. There are not meltdowns to reports. And yes, Fernandez might actually hit in the three spot […]
Full Story »Week 13 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (7/2)
Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday July 2nd at 9:00 PM EST. Lineup concerns, add/drops, trades, DFS questions – you name it, we cover it! Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball lineup, waiver wire and sit/start questions answered. We’ll do […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy NASCAR: DraftKings DFS Advice & Picks for the Coke Zero 400
Editor’s Note: If you've never played Daily Fantasy before, our partner DraftKings is hosting a Fantasy NASCAR tournament this weekend for the Coke Zero 400. 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 MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Tools (a $29.99 monthly value). […]
Full Story »Kyle Rudolph (TE, MIN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as Low-End TE1 CURRENT ADP: 148 STD, 145 PPR ANALYSIS: Injuries have plagued Kyle Rudolph the past two seasons, during which he played just 17 games, but he is finally healthy heading into 2015. The progression of Teddy Bridgewater and the return of former MVP Adrian Peterson should greatly benefit a healthy Rudolph. Rudolph finished last […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 13 (Part 2)
They’re baaaaack. After long hiatuses, several pitchers will be making their first starts of the year over the next couple days. Chief among them being Jose Fernandez, who will slap the cleats on Thursday and face the defending world champions. But there are oh so more big names. Fernandez will square off against Matt Cain, […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/2/15
Happy #JoseDay everyone! Jose Fernandez long-awaited debut will be Thursday, and although I think it’s a little over-the-top to make a player’s start a national holiday, it does have a better ring than Harvey Day. The Marlins’ front office is just as excited as the fans are about this money-making return of what should be […]
Full Story »Why Jeremy Maclin Won't Match his 2014 Production in Kansas City
With a change of scenery in Kansas City, Jeremy Maclin will look to build upon the best statistical season of his six-year career. Coming off of an ACL tear that kept him out of the 2013 season, he put up monster numbers in Chip Kelly’s high-powered Philadelphia Eagles offense. Maclin set career highs in receptions (85), […]
Full Story »San Francisco 49ers: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook
Has there been a team with more personnel changes since the end of the 2014 season than the San Francisco 49ers? The 49ers have lost a considerable amount of talent on both sides of the ball as well as Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, leading to wild speculation as to how good or bad the team […]
Full Story »MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Dynasty Leagues, Waiver Wire Pickups & Trade Advice
Dynasty Leagues 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 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most […]
Full Story »J.J. Hoover (RP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After a few years of ups and downs, J.J. Hoover seems to have really found his rhythm. So far this season Hoover has a 5-0 record, one save, six holds, a 1.53 ERA, a 2.97 FIP, a 0.991 WHIP, and a fantastic […]
Full Story »Carlos Beltran (Ribs) Likely Heading To DL: Taylor Dugas Called Up
Carlos Beltran will likely head to the DL following a rib cage injury he suffered on Tuesday, according to the New York Post. The 38-year-old has been dealing with multiple health-issues in 2015. Beltran’s foot, hamstring and now rib cage are among the injuries this season. If he lands on the DL, it will be […]
Full Story »Matt Holliday (Quad) To Do Some Light Running: Possible Cardinals Return Before All-Star Break
Matt Holliday is scheduled to do some light running this week while the outfielder slowly recovers from a quad injury, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The 35-year-old has been taking batting practice and will give his ailing quad a test with some jogging. Holliday suffered the quad injury in early June. “See how it […]
Full Story »Dustin Pedroia Scheduled For Batting Practice: Could Return To Red Sox Before All-Star Break
Dustin Pedroia is scheduled to take batting practice on Thursday, according to the Boston Globe. The Boston Red Sox second baseman could return from the hamstring injury and rejoin the lineup on July 9, though that is the final series before the all-star break. Boston will play against the New York Yankees in what could […]
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