2014 San Diego Padres - Starting Rotation Preview The same negative impact PETCO Park has on hitters, it naturally has the opposite impact on pitching, which makes Padres starting pitchers worth a look. You'll be hard-pressed to find a Padres pitcher you can project for more than 15 wins, but there is some value to […]
Full Story »NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 2/5 (DraftStreet)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Draftstreet has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Draftstreet. You'll also be invited to FREE contests with cash […]
Full Story »Cactus League Analysis 2014: AL Teams I’ll Be Watching in Spring Training
As the calendar turns to February and the NFL season is put to rest, it is time to focus on the upcoming season and begin preparations in earnest for another rotisserie fantasy baseball season. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Arizona next week for the Dodgers and D-Backs, a week earlier this year because […]
Full Story »2014 Dynasty Leagues: Outfield Keepers
If you are part of a dynasty keeper league you are probably hard at work on your roster and asking yourself: "Who should I keep now”? Depending on the rules governing your league, you may need to carefully consider which players should remain on your roster. Remember, you will be looking for players with exceptional […]
Full Story »NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 02/05 (Fanduel)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Fanduel has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register and play in the NBA Rebound tournament and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Fanduel. You'll also be invited to FREE contests […]
Full Story »Milwaukee Brewers Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers are not one of those teams where fantasy owners will look at the roster and see a ton of players worth drafting. However, there are certainly some players that owners should not look past, and others who likely should not be rated as highly as others seem to be doing. Here is […]
Full Story »Detroit Tigers Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Detroit Tigers starting rotation has a good shot at being the best in the majors. They have two of the last three Cy Young Award winners. Add another starter that led the American League in ERA last year, and you have three top fantasy starting pitchers in one rotation. Sure, they lost Doug Fister […]
Full Story »NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 2/4 (DraftStreet)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Draftstreet has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Draftstreet. You'll also be invited to FREE contests with cash […]
Full Story »Early Look at ADP Sleepers: Undervalued Players
Let's face it. The beauty of fantasy baseball is the daily nature and commitment it takes to watch game after game. There are constant lineup shifts, call-ups of young stud prospects, and rotating of starting pitchers that make the game more intriguing than most other fantasy sports. It's no surprise then, that to perennially compete, […]
Full Story »Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Phillies starting rotation has long been the team's primary strength, boasting arguably three aces in Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay. Halladay's retirement raises questions about the rotation and leaves a glaring hole. While Halladay had been sidelined with injuries over the last couple of seasons, his strong leadership and veteran presence had […]
Full Story »Five Under the Radar 2nd Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Five Under the Radar Sleeper 2nd Basemen in 2014 In session 1 we talked about 5 under the radar 1st baseman. Welcome to Session 2. Grab a cup of coffee and make yourself comfortable. Yesterday, we applied some exposure therapy, mostly due to Ike Davis. I trust you’ve overcome your fear of Mr. Davis. If not, […]
Full Story »Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep
2014 Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Staff Preview The Pirates pitching last season carried the team to 94 wins, the most in over 20 seasons. The pitching staff accounted for the third-best ERA in the majors a year ago at 3.26. They also had the second-most saves with 55, which means they won a lot of […]
Full Story »How to Find Sleepers Deep in the Numbers: Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy
How to Find Sleepers: Fantasy Draft Strategy Whether you play in a standard 12-team league or a super-deep-40-man-roster dynasty league, one thing remains constant. This one ever-so-important facet of fantasy sports is contrast. There are distinct personalities within your league, personal draft preparation techniques and disparities between every fantasy owner-- each owner has his or […]
Full Story »Five Under the Radar 1st Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Five Under the Radar Sleeper 1st Basemen in 2014 Shall we start with Ike Davis? Take a deep breath. That’s it, now exhale. Let’s keep breathing until your heartbeat is back to normal. I understand your fear. Keep breathing…in through the mouth, out through the nose. I said Ike Davis’s name early to get it […]
Full Story »Cincinnati Reds Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Cincinnati Reds underwhelmed as a team in 2013, finishing third in the NL Central and losing in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. However, their pitching staff emerged as one of the best in the majors. The Reds’ staff finished last season with the best WHIP in all of baseball, ranking third in […]
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