Fifteen MLB games today and if the overs/unders set in Vegas are any indication, there will be a healthy number of stacking options. I'm not exactly enthralled with the pitching options in terms of strikeout potential, but there are a few "safer" bets for guys who should pick up wins. Editor’s Note: RotoBaller’s Premium DFS Lineup […]
Full Story »Jerry Blevins Breaks Forearm, Out Until Mid-June
The New York Mets placed Jerry Blevins on the 15-day DL after being struck by a line drive Sunday in a victory over the Marlins. Blevins, 31, will have to wear a splint on his fractured left forearm for the next six weeks as he suffered a distal radius fracture in his pitching arm, according to […]
Full Story »Vic Black Suffers Setback During Rehab Appearance
The New York Mets received more bad injury news as ESPN reported that relief pitcher Vic Black has been diagnosed with a small disk herniation on the right side of his neck. The right-hander was scheduled to make his 2015 debut this week, but that’s not going to be happening anytime soon. The return would […]
Full Story »Travis d'Arnaud Out At Least Three Weeks
Travis d’Arnaud will reportedly have his right hand in a splint for the next three weeks after suffering a metacarpal fracture Sunday when he was hit by a pitch. ESPN reported that the New York Mets catcher will miss a minimum of three weeks. D’Arnaud will be able to resume baseball activities after the fracture […]
Full Story »Minor Leagues Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 2
This past week saw several top prospects get the call up to the Majors. Carlos Rodon, the number one prospect in the Chicago White Sox system, and Kris Bryant, the number one prospect in the Chicago Cubs system (and by many the number one prospect in baseball) each were called up to their respective big […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 4/21/15
After nearly one week of the NBA playoffs, only one road team has won a game. If the old adage is true that a series isn’t truly a series until the road team wins a game, then the Toronto-Washington series is the only series so far. Too bad both of these teams are showing more […]
Full Story »DraftKings DFS - NBA Fantasy Lineup Advice and Value Plays (4/21/15)
Basketball is a funny sport. Any team can win on any given night. The best team can be beaten by the worst team and any player can win the game on his own. The NBA is a collection of the best teams and players who managed to build on their success and failures. The most […]
Full Story »Carlos Rodon (SP/RP, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It his been well chronicled on both RotoBaller and other sports websites, that Carlos Rodon is considered one of the top MLB starting pitcher prospects and rookies, and has the ability to make an impact in fantasy baseball leagues this year. It was announced earlier today that […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers And Advice for 4/20/15
Editor’s Note: RotoBaller’s Premium DFS Lineup Picks & Tools help you get an edge for your FanDuel lineups with exclusive access to DFS tools and expert lineup picks. Also our DFS batters vs. pitchers tool helps you analyze today’s matchups and make optimal lineup decisions. The lineup options are not the most robust today with a nine game slate. Vegas […]
Full Story »MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For Week 3
The revolving door of relievers gets more interesting by the week. We still have a handful of closers who have yet to give up a run, but don't get your hopes up, they all will. Angels closer Huston Street has yet to allow a base runner but my guess is that will change pretty shortly. […]
Full Story »Ubaldo Jimenez (SP, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, that Ubaldo Jimenez. Once a Cy Young candidate and one of the most feared pitchers in the game, Jimenez has since turned that reputation into one of the most inconsistent pitchers in the game. He quickly fell off a cliff after his tremendous 2010 campaign but […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Analysis: Week 3 (Rodon, Nelson....Ubaldo?)
Week 3 Waiver Wire Starting Pitchers Two weeks down, 22 to go. We’ve had an opportunity to see a couple turns from each pitcher to try and help determine whose start is real and whose is a fluke. In this week’s article, I’ll outline pitchers for both shallow and deeper leagues so there’s something […]
Full Story »Alex Rodriguez (3B, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: There are a few truths that Alex Rodriguez will always be tied to. One of them is that A-Rod fits the term "professional hitter". The 3-time MVP winner is now approaching 40 and amidst all the scandal and controversy, A-Rod is out to […]
Full Story »Buy Low, Sell High, Trades: Who Should Stay, Who Should Go
July 31, trade deadline day in the MLB, is always one of the most anticipated days of the regular season. A trade can turn a playoff contender into a champion. The same can be said about trades in fantasy baseball. Making the right moves at the right time can make or break a season. Every […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 3 (Part 1)
On Monday, Boston and Baltimore will play a game on the schedule slated for a first pitch time of 11:05 EST. That’s AM not PM. Since 1968, Boston has typically played a morning start game to coincide with the famous marathon that shares the city’s name in honor of Patriot’s Day. Even if one is […]
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