Yasiel Puig ran the bases before Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks as the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder tries to recover from a nagging hamstring issue. The return of the former All-Star is still a mystery since the hamstring has been bothering Puig all season long. The 24-year-old has only played in 77 games this […]
Full Story »Billy Hamilton (Shoulder) To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Billy Hamilton’s 2015 season is officially over. The outfielder will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the capsule in his right shoulder. There is no structural damage, which means that Hamilton could be ready in time for Spring Training. The Cincinnati Reds centerfielder injured the shoulder a month ago but was able to come back […]
Full Story »Twins Call Up MVP Of Southern League Max Kepler
The Minnesota Twins have called up Max Kelper from Double-A Chattanooga after Monday’s 8-1 victory over the Angels. Kepler is the MVP of the Southern League with a .318/.410/.520 batting line, 9 HR, 71 RBI and 19 SB between High- and Double-A. The 22-year-old had a breakout season and is ready to play at the […]
Full Story »PGA DFS: DraftKings Fantasy Golf Sleeper Picks and Advice for the Tour Championship
The golf season will culminate this weekend with the crowning of the FedEx Cup Champion at East Lake Country Club in the ATL. Jason Day cruised to victory last week demolishing the field and claiming the world number one ranking. 30 players will be in the field this week, making every selection to your team […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 9/23/15
What's up RotoBallers. Welcome to the second-to-last edition of my FanDuel analysis for DFS contests. Two early games on the slate (CHW/DET, LAA/HOU), so make sure to double-check lineups before 1:08 PM ET. A trio of $10K+ aces on the mound tonight, although there's some solid value plays to consider at pitcher. My goal as always is to […]
Full Story »Arrieta Strikes Out 11 For 20th Win
Jake Arrieta dominated his way to earn his 20th win of the season on Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0. The right-hander gave up a leadoff double to start the game but allowed two more hits and one walk throughout the rest of the game. Arrieta struck out 11 batters […]
Full Story »Trout Blasts Career-High 40th HR
Mike Trout blasted his 40th homer of the season on Tuesday as the Angels defeated the Houston Astros 4-3, climbing to within 2 1/2 games for the second AL Wild Card. The home run came in the first inning on what was a two-run shot by Trout. It marked the first time in his stellar […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Radio Podcast: Week Three Waiver Wire Sleepers & Analysis
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 Tuesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the hottest waiver wire pickups, free agent sleepers and fantasy football injury news […]
Full Story »Milone (Shoulder) Could Return Saturday
Tommy Milone has a throwing session scheduled for Tuesday after his weekend start was scratched due to shoulder fatigue. If all goes well during his throwing session, Milone will likely take the mound over the weekend against the Detroit Tigers. If Milone's throwing session goes well today, he could still start Saturday with Nolasco ready […]
Full Story »d'Arnaud Sits, Wright Starts Tuesday Against Braves
New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves. Meanwhile, David Wright was back in the lineup after missing Monday’s game. Tuesday #Mets vs. #Braves: Granderson, RF Wright, 3B Murphy, 2B Cespedes, CF Duda, 1B Flores, SS Conforto, LF Plawecki, C Verrett, RHP — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) September 22, […]
Full Story »Adam Jones (Back) Out Of Lineup Tuesday
Adam Jones was out of the lineup again on Tuesday for the Baltimore Orioles against the Washington Nationals. Jones was not going to start on Monday but the game was postponed. This is bad news for fantasy users as one of the best outfielders in MLB will miss his second straight game with back spasms. […]
Full Story »Braun (Back) Sits For 4th Straight Game
Ryan Braun is out once again on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder was sidelined for his fourth straight game due to a back injury which will require surgery after the season. It’s unclear how much Braun will play throughout the final few weeks, which isn’t good news for fantasy owners in the […]
Full Story »Tulowitzki (Shoulder) Throws With No Pain; No Swings Yet
Troy Tulowitzki felt good after a throwing session on Tuesday. The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop suffered muscle bruises on his upper back and suffered a small crack in his left shoulder blade during a collision with teammate Kevin Pillar last weekend. Tulowitzki has missed eight straight games and counting because of the injury. Troy Tulowitzki […]
Full Story »Buy & Sell Starting Pitchers for Week 25
Here we are - the last SP Buy/Sell of the season. It seems like just yesterday I was giving you such stellar advice as "trade Zack Greinke" and "buy low on Anibal Sanchez." The lesson, as always: Never trust the experts...or a man in a blue trenchcoat. Once more unto the breach, dear friends. […]
Full Story »James Starks (RB, GB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Another week another injury...this one is with Green Bay Packers starting running back Eddie Lacy. Last week Lacy went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter. His backup, James Starks, did a bang up job replacing him toting […]
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