Three Players Who Should Carry Over Their 2014 Success Is that guy on waivers a flash in the pan or the final piece you need to win your league? In this weekly column, we will examine underlying numbers in order to determine whether a given player is the real deal at his current pace […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/11/15
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 »Jake Lamb (3B, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All Keeper Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks decided to play musical chairs this offseason and during spring training as to who would get the everyday at-bats. Jake Lamb was initially on the outside looking in, but has now emerged as a fantasy-relevant player in a short amount of time. […]
Full Story »Michael Bourn (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL Only League OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: 32. That is the most important number when discussing Michael Bourn. 32 years old. Once upon a time (really only three years ago), Bourn was a high OBP leadoff hitter who routinely stole 40+ bases, leading the league in three consecutive years from 2009-2011. Before […]
Full Story »Trevor Bauer (SP, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Few players have opened fantasy owners' eyes with one start more than Trevor Bauer. After giving up 0 hits and racking up 11 Ks in his performance over Houston, Bauer's potential finally became reality. One thing Bauer has learned to do in Cleveland […]
Full Story »John Jaso (C / DH, TAM) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Roster immediately as DL slot OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Everyone’s favorite platoon catcher was recently placed on the 15-day disabled list after sliding in to second base head first. His injury surely caused most owners or prospective owners to drop him. Rather than outright drop him however, the smartest move is […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 4/11/15
With one week to go in the regular season there are still a few playoff spots that need to be locked up and seeding needs to be finalized. This should help coaches and players want to put out their studs for the final push. The result is DFS players are (mostly) not getting watered down […]
Full Story »MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Power Rankings for Fantasy (Week One)
To be clear, this list is not the top 30 prospects in baseball. This is a list of the top 30 prospects who are likely going to rise to the major leagues and provide fantasy baseball value this season. The qualifications are simple: a player must not be on an active roster, they must have a […]
Full Story »Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds For Week 2
While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we'll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Based on […]
Full Story »Deeper League Waiver Wire: NL Edition (Herrera, Peterson, Lamb)
Here we are, just a few short days into the season. The injury bug has already bitten and the hot stove has decided to burn past winter's end (see: Kimbrel, Craig). It's exciting stuff, so long as none of it has decimated your roster. You may have a few slots to fill already. That's okay. […]
Full Story »Ball Street: Roto Never Sleeps - MLB Recap Featuring AGonz, Tanaka, Hamilton and More
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Roto Never Sleeps, where I’ll take a brief look at a handful of players around the league to determine if their stock is going up or plummeting to the ground. I’m here to help you identify players to target or trade to get you the sweet, sweet feeling of […]
Full Story »Day 4 Recap: MLB News and Notes for April 10th
It was a lighter day on the diamond Thursday, as only 18 of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball played. And for the fifth consecutive day, there was at least one game that featured a shutout. Heading into Friday’s games, five teams remain undefeated after sweeping their season-opening series. However, that will drop to […]
Full Story »2015 NFL Draft: Round 1 Mock and Analysis
Rotoballer's covering all the action leading up to the 2015 NFL draft, including playing the ultimate guessing game of mock drafts. Our resident draft expert Owen Elle has all potential draft possibilities covered. 2015 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Jameis Winston, Florida State Tampa Bay needs a franchise quarterback […]
Full Story »Blue Jays Remove Brett Cecil As Closer: Miguel Castro Replacement
The Jays have decided to remove Brett Cecil from the closer role after blowing the save Wednesday against the Yankees. Toronto appeared to have the game wrapped. Cecil came in and could not shut the door on New York. He was able to only get one out in the eighth when he came in with […]
Full Story »Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell Suspended 3 Games
The three game ban may seem hefty but we all knew the suspension was looming from 2014's incident with LeGarrette Blount. Bell will obviously be appealing the suspension but winning an appeal in the NFL is a rarity so expect the three game tag to stick. The Steelers signed DeAngelo Williams this off-season in a […]
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