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Peraza's Time Draws Near It's hard to find quality offensive players at either shortstop or second base. That's common knowledge. That's why teams like the Yankees are rumored to be looking to the trade market for some help. One such guy they have been rumored to like is Jose Peraza. Now the Braves' front office […]
Full Story »David Ortiz Loses Appeal, Serves One-Game Suspension Friday
David Ortiz lost his appeal and will serve a one-game suspension for Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to NBCSports.com. The Boston Red Sox slugger was suspended after an incident that took place on April 20. Big Papi made contact with an umpire in the middle of a game. The confrontation was brought […]
Full Story »David Wright Shut Down: New Back Issues, Hamstring Fine
David Wright will be shut down due to back issues while he’s already trying to comeback from a hamstring injury that landed him on the DL back in April. The New York Mets captain and third basemen was shut down after his back flared up on him during rehabilitation. Wright will resume activities on Monday, […]
Full Story »Matt Carpenter Out All Weekend Due To 'Extreme Fatigue'
Matt Carpenter will sit out this weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to “extreme fatigue.” The St. Louis Cardinals third basemen stayed home as the team went off the Pittsburgh, according to MLB.com. The All-Star left last Sunday’s game with lightheadedness and sat out Thursday’s game. There’s a chance there is something more than […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/9/15
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 my mouth is by entering my final lineup (at […]
Full Story »2015 NFL Draft Analysis: NFS South Draft Review and Grades
Rotoballer kicks off the 2015 NFL Season by reviewing each teams draft, continuing with the NFC South. 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 Atlanta Falcons Round 1, […]
Full Story »NBA Playoffs DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 5/9/15
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 9th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, so be sure to check all lineups prior […]
Full Story »Alfredo Simon (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues and Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm still a little hesitant on fully endorsing Alfredo Simon this season, but he's doing his best to convince me that he's at least worth a bench spot in deep leagues. In 2015, the 33-year-old right-hander is 4-1 […]
Full Story »Jake Marisnick (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: After the Miami Marlins OF got crowded with talent, Jake Marisnick landed with the Houston Astros and became a welcome addition overnight. With the vaunted and dynamic power/speed combo every team is looking for Marisnick has shown that with a little bit […]
Full Story »Colby Rasmus (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stream vs. RHP; add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Nothing says consistent, cheap power like Colby Rasmus. His power may be an even greater value this season. What is most important about Rasmus is just how much power he packs into his swing. Rasmus currently ranks 11th in […]
Full Story »Jon Niese (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed or NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Niese's numbers are practically calling out for regression. The 2.74 ERA with two wins may be shiny, but his underlying peripherals tell the story of a pitcher who's been remarkably lucky without great stuff. Niese's 5.48 K/9 and 3.52 […]
Full Story »Denard Span (OF, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats OWNED IN: 54% of Yahoo, 66% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Last season Denard Span was waiver wire gold for fantasy baseball managers. Unfortunately, this season he started on the DL due to having sports hernia surgery, and many fantasy owners forgot about him. Let me remind you what Span did last season. […]
Full Story »Tony Watson (RP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Hold & deep leagues (14+ teams) OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo, 13% of FleaFlicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Pirates closer, Mark Melancon, has struggled this year with 6 earned runs in 11 innings and opposing batters batting .268 against him. To make matters worse Melancon's fastball velocity has been down nearly 3 MPH. Meanwhile […]
Full Story »MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Springer, Strasburg, Werth, Hanley, Doolittle, Reyes, More...
Week 5 MLB Injury Report for Fantasy Baseball 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 predraft research you do. […]
Full Story »Jake McGee (RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues Upon Activation ANALYSIS: Brad Boxberger has done a great job filling in as closer for the Rays while Jake McGee recovers from elbow surgery. However, McGee is currently in the middle of a minor league rehab assignment, and will presumably regain the ninth inning job after he is activated […]
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