Below are my MLB DFS lineup picks for Sunday May 31st, 2015. Always remember to check the MLB starting lineups, to see who is starting and sitting today, before finalizing your DraftKings lineup! My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try and identify MLB players who will outperform their expectations today, based on their matchups […]
Full Story »2015 Off-Season Loser: Quarterback Drew Brees
Leading up to the 2015 NFL Season, Rotoballer's fantasy football expert Frankie Soler will be looking at the offseason's biggest winners and losers. In the first installment of the series, we take a look at Saints QB Drew Brees. It’s pretty amazing what the addition or subtraction of one player can do for another player’s […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/31/15
Below are my FanDuel DFS lineup picks for Sunday, May 31st. Daily fantasy baseball leagues (DFS) are becoming the thing to do, and here at RotoBaller we are excited to help our users build their bankrolls. I’ll be covering FanDuel lineup picks, sleepers and general advice every Saturday and Sunday. I’ll also be putting my money where […]
Full Story »Buehrle Tosses 31st CG Of His Career
After allowing four runs in the first inning, Mark Buehrle registered his 31st complete game of his career in Friday’s victory over the Minnesota Twins. The Toronto Jays veteran did not give in after a bad start to the game. Buehrle, 36, did not allow a run after that first inning. He only allowed two baserunners […]
Full Story »Mariners Place James Paxton On 15-Day DL (Finger)
The Seattle Mariners placed James Paxton on the 15-day DL with a strained tendon in his finger after he was removed in the middle of his start on Thursday because of the issue, according to the Seattle Times. The left-hander suffered the loss as he allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched. Paxton was […]
Full Story »Travis d'Arnaud Dealing With Bone Bruise In Wrist: Delays Return
Travis d’Arnaud is now dealing with a bone bruise in his wrist, which will delay his return to the New York Mets, according to ESPN New York. The Mets catcher has been on the DL since April 20 because of a fractured right pinkie finger. D’Arnaud was supposed to return from the DL next week. […]
Full Story »Strasburg Leaves Game With Pain In His Trap: DL A Possibility
Stephen Strasburg left Friday’s outing with an apparent shoulder injury, according to MA SN. The Washington Nationals starting pitcher only lasted five batters before a team trainer checked him out and had him removed. The Cincinnati Reds scored in that first inning and went on to win the game Friday. The more important issue is […]
Full Story »Chris Capuano (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Chris Capuano’s best days are behind him. We’re quite a few years removed from Capuano’s 18-win campaign back in 2005. He hasn’t put together a winning season since. However, he’s just been called up from his rehab assignment and will immediately replace the newly injured Chase Whitley […]
Full Story »Preston Tucker (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only / 12-14 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So far in the 16 games that Preston Tucker has played in, he is slashing .306/.393/.531 to go along with 2 HR, 8 R and 8 RBI. He is doing all this while hitting a formidable .224 ISO as well as having a […]
Full Story »A.J. Ramos (RP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming into this season it looked like the closer position was tightly held by Steve Cishek who has held position tightly for two seasons. During that time Cishek saved 73 games with a 2.33 ERA & 3.17 ERA and decent WHIP stats. However in 2015 […]
Full Story »MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Gray, Kazmir, Adams, Cueto, Lucroy
Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy player. They're the little “what if” clause hanging over every fantasy season, that thing you just can't ever really predict no matter how much pre-draft research you do. Like it or not, being able to properly […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/30/15
Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, May 30th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value on […]
Full Story »Wilin Rosario (C/1B, COL) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in NL only leagues / 12-14 Team Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Through 23 games and only 67 plate appearances, Wilin Rosario has batted .318/.328/.515 with 2 HR, 8 R, 8 RBI, and a stolen base. Rosario has gotten consistent playing time in the last two weeks since starting first baseman Justin […]
Full Story »Tanaka To Rejoin Yankees Staff Tuesday Or Wednesday
Masahiro Tanaka will rejoin the New York Yankees rotation next week, according to the Daily News. Yankees manager Joe Girardi made the announcement on Thursday that ace of the staff will be back to start either Tuesday or Wednesday, according to the report. Tanaka has been dealing with forearm and wrist pain that has had […]
Full Story »Eduardo Rodriguez Fans 7 In Impressive MLB Debut
Eduardo Rodriguez shines bright in his MLB debut Thursday by throwing 7 2/3 scoreless innings against the Texas Rangers for the victory. It was supposed to be a one-time appearance for the Boston Red Sox rookie, but that might not be the case after this performance. The 22-year-old left-hander only allowed three hits against a […]
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