BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Singleton was scuffling for a long time and saw his average dip all the way to .174 as recently as 10 games ago, which is pretty gross and entirely unrosterable in every non-keeper league. But he's found his stroke recently, and has collected two multi-hit games over his […]
Full Story »Vinny Curry (DE, PHI) - Fantasy Football Sleepers
SLEEPER STATUS: Undrafted In IDP Leagues ANALYSIS: Vinny Curry has been on the Eagles for three years, and in those three years he has a modest 4 sacks and 31 tackles. When comparing to other superstar defensive ends like JJ Watt, Robert Quinn, or even next tier players like Muhammed Wilkerson it's nothing special. But here […]
Full Story »FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 8/6
Today is a packed day with FanDuel running separate tournaments for early and late games. I changed my format around a little to reflect my picks based on the FanDuel groupings of early/late games. Below are my DFS picks for the day, utilizing FanDuel budgets and scoring systems. I don’t think I have to tell […]
Full Story »Derek Jeter: The Man. The Icon. The Fantasy Legend.
If you were alive during the 90s, you know the name Derek Jeter, unless you lived under a rock. If you played baseball during that time, you probably attempted to imitate his swing. If you grew up in New York, and were asked to write a paper about who your hero was, the answer was […]
Full Story »Javier Baez: Rookies, Prospects and Recent Call-Ups Evaluation
Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups Top MLB prospect Javier Baez has been called up to The Show, and made his major league debut last night for Chicago Cubs . Although he's one of many top prospects in Chicago’s loaded farm system, Baez has plenty of hype behind him and big upside for the future. Along with the recent […]
Full Story »Green Bay Packers: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook
Green Bay Packers Offseason Changes Offseason Acquisitions – N/A No Longer on the Roster – WR James Jones The Green Packers have firmly established themselves as one of the most fantasy relevant teams in all of the NFL. The great thing about that is it makes the prospect of drafting their players fairly straightforward. There’s […]
Full Story »Tiered Tight End Rankings: Top 12 in Fantasy Football
Tight End is shaping up to be the shallowest position once again this year. As a result I am a strong advocate of getting one of the players in the top two tiers and giving yourself a weekly advantage over your opponent at the position. Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski when healthy are so far […]
Full Story »Javier Baez (SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In Most Leagues ANALYSIS: Javier Baez is one of many top prospects currently in the Cub's farm system, along with Kris Bryant and Addison Russell. Second baseman Arismendy Alcantara was the first to get the call in early July, and now Baez is right behind him. Baez, a shortstop at the […]
Full Story »Eye On The Minors: Trade Deadline & MLB Prospects On The Move (Part 2)
This is the second installment of my Prospects On The Move, detailing a few of the minor leaguers and MLB prospects who recently changed teams at the trade deadline. You can see part 1 of the series here. Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Prospects The Chicago Cubs received Victor Caratini from the Atlanta Braves in exchange […]
Full Story »Rod Streater (WR, OAK) - Fantasy Football Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target around pick 125-150 (Current ADP: Undrafted) ANALYSIS: When looking for sleepers one of my go-to tactics has always been to look at the worst offensive teams from the previous year. Most of your league mates will overlook starting receivers on teams that had a bad offense without considering whether or not that offense […]
Full Story »Live Fantasy Football Q&A with RotoBaller's Frankie Soler
Have a Burning Fantasy Football Question? RotoBaller Frankie Soler (@Frankie_Soler) will be answering your fantasy football questions on Tuesday August 5th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy football questions answered. The chat will stay open all day, so feel free to write your question in now, or just come back […]
Full Story »Fantasy Football Stock Up / Down: Notes from Giants vs Bills Hall of Fame Game
Fantasy Football Players With Rising Stock Value Andre Williams - NYG, RB - I already put Andre Williams on my stock up list a few days ago, but after this performance, wow. Williams broke arm tackles, showed burst, decisive lateral movements, it was an all around great performance of individual running back skill. He's someone […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Boston Red Sox Edition
There Is A Casting Call For Young Live Arms In Boston Prior to the July 31 trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox held a complete fire sale of their starting pitchers, dealing away four out of five of their opening day rotation. Jon Lester, Jake Peavy, John Lackey and Felix Doubront were all shipped out […]
Full Story »Two NFC East Value Pick Sleepers: RG3 and Jeremy Maclin
For Middle Round Sleeper Value, Look East Robert Griffin III - QB, Redskins Robert Griffin III was one of the most disappointing players in fantasy football last season. In ESPN’s standard scoring leagues, RG3 had seven games where he finished with less than 15 points out of the thirteen games he started. He threw only […]
Full Story »Jarrod Dyson (OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues for Speed ANALYSIS: Dyson has 22 SB in only 187 ABs for the Royals. He's getting semi-regular playing time as he sits vs. most lefties, but he still manages to get into these games late as a pinch runner. Dyson is pure speed, and nothing else. He can be counted on […]
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