Jonathan Lucroy has been cleared to play after being sidelined since September 8 with a concussion. The Milwaukee Brewers catcher has passed all the tests to prove that the concussion symptoms are all gone. Despite being cleared, the Brewers have ruled out playing the former All-Star at catcher for the rest of the season. Instead, […]
Full Story »Week 3 Tight End Rankings & Matchups Analysis
Below you will find our Week 3 tight end rankings, to help determine your TE starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) and Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades). Featured fantasy football writer Zach Wilkens also highlights some TE rankings and matchups analysis for Week 3, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, […]
Full Story »Dexter McCluster (RB, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues Ownership: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dexter McCluster is not going to be a week-in, week-out fantasy starter at any point this year, but he has the ability to bust a big play out of the backfield or slot, or on special teams, and is coming off a week where […]
Full Story »Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Week 3 Start/Sit for Fantasy Football
Is Eli Manning still an elite quarterback? Just kidding, that discussion is not happening here nor should it ever be a click-bait worthy headline ever again. Manning and the Giants host the Washington Redskins in this week’s Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 3 of the NFL season. As usual, below are some of the key […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 25 (Part 2)
We have our first two playoff teams for the postseason and they’re from the same division. In this last week, both the Cardinals and Pirates stamped their tickets for October. The Buccos are a long shot to win the NL Central, but they very well may be the second base team in the National League […]
Full Story »MLB DFS - Lineup Picks, Advice and Sleepers for DraftKings 9/24/15
On this Thursday, September 24th, 12 games will be played throughout the day. As always I will go by game exploiting the matchups that should have the most potential while considering price. This splits of the batters will be based on opposing starting pitcher handedness. I will be brief but will not sacrifice explaining the […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 9/24/15
It’s the second to last week of the regular season, so time is winding down to get in your last fix of MLB DFS. Because I’m assuming you all know the deal about how I make my decisions, I’m going to keep my articles relatively short and to the point from here on out. If […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Radio Podcast: NFL Week 3 DFS Preview & Matchup Sleepers
RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things DFS and fantasy football to give you an edge on sites like […]
Full Story »Lance Dunbar (RB, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues. OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: While the running back battle rages on in Dallas, it seems that a certain split has come about regarding Lance Dunbar. Can this guy even be considered a tail back anymore? Through two weeks, Dunbar has rushed the ball only one time for an […]
Full Story »Crockett Gillmore (TE, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues. OWNED IN: 38% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The ESPN crew couldn't stop raving about second-year tight end Crockett Gillmore as an ideal, cheap DFS option for the Ravens Week 2 matchup against Oakland. It seemed bizarre, seeing as the relatively unheralded receiver caught only two passes in Week 1 for 23 […]
Full Story »Brantley (Shoulder) Sits Wednesday: Could Return By Thursday
Michael Brantley is day-to-day as he tries to recover from an ailing right shoulder that has bothered him for quite some time. The shoulder injury flared when the Cleveland Indians outfielder was removed from Tuesday’s game after he dove for a fly ball. Brantley missed Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins but the injury didn’t […]
Full Story »Wainwright (Foot) Throws 25 Pitches To Live Batters
Adam Wainwright threw 25 pitches to live hitters Wednesday at Busch Stadium. It’s been a long recovery for the former three-time All-Star and World Series champion since he suffered an Achilles tendon rupture back in April. It was originally believed that he would miss the entire season, but now Wainwright is expected to be back […]
Full Story »Jon Gray Shut Down For The Rest Of The Season
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will be shut down for the rest of the season because he reached his innings limit. The rookie right-hander only made nine starts during his first MLB season for a last-place Rockies team. Gray had his ups and downs, but he was able to get the important MLB seasoning […]
Full Story »Josh Hamilton (Knee) Runs For First Time Since Surgery
Josh Hamilton will run the bases on Wednesday for the first time since he underwent surgery on his knee earlier in the month. The surgery was done to clean up loose bodies in his ailing left knee. Since he was scheduled to go through running drills on Wednesday, it’s a sign that the former AL […]
Full Story »Freese Delivers Clutch Double For Big Angels Win
David Freese came through in the clutch for the Angels Wednesday when he broke the tie with a two-run double in the top of the eighth inning, which led to the 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros. The former World Series MVP hasn’t had his best MLB season, but his hit helped pull the Angels […]
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