Na Mean Okay so last week my article was sort of based around a Hip-Hop type theme, and I am going to expand on that just a little bit more in this week’s closers article. In last week’s article I used the term na mean, which actually stands for: do you know what I mean. I […]
Full Story »2013 Fantasy Football Preseason Rankings: Running Back (RB)
This article is a continuation of RotoBaller’s 2013 fantasy football rankings. Today we’ll be taking a look around the NFL at running backs (RB), and give you our fantasy rankings and analysis. If you like this article, check out the rest of our fantasy football analysis: rankings, sleepers, running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks and of course our live fantasy football chat, the […]
Full Story »MLB Lineups Advice for Daily Fantasy Baseball – DraftStreet Picks (8/18)
This afternoon is definitely shaping up to be one that showcases dominant pitching all over the map. Several of the game's best arms will be on the bump for their respective teams. This list will be headlined by the likes of Max Scherzer, Yu Darvish, Matt Harvey, Adam Wainwright and Madison Bumgarner. All of these […]
Full Story »Sonny Gray (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: Sonny Gray was a highly touted A's prospect, and has done nothing but impress during his time in the majors. Sporting a filthy arsenal, and nasty curveball, Gray has racked up 20 Ks versus just 5 BBs over 18 IP - to go along with a pristine 1.00 ERA and […]
Full Story »Travis d'Arnaud (C, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue scouting ANALYSIS: The Mets made a trade for the future this past offseason when they dealt Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey to Toronto, and the centerpiece of that trade, catcher Travis d'Arnaud, could be right around the corner from making his debut. The catching prospect has only played in 19 games this […]
Full Story »2013 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Rookie Running Backs
This article is a continuation of RotoBaller’s 2013 fantasy football sleepers. Today we’ll be taking a look around the NFL at sleeper rookie running backs (RB), and give you our fantasy analysis. If you like this article, check out the rest of our fantasy football analysis: rankings, sleepers, running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks and of course our live fantasy football chat, the […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Advice: Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
RotoBaller writer Chris Lacey highlights a handful of players on most of your waiver wires to keep track of. You can find many of these players and recommendations, along with many more, in our Daily Updated Waiver Wire Pickups List. STANDARD MIXED-LEAGUE VIABLE PICKUPS Will Venable. Venable is having a good season with a .254 average, but […]
Full Story »Kolten Wong (2B, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Kolten Wong, one of the Cardinals' top prospects, has arrived. He's debuting to open up a weekend series against the rival Cubs. Well, if you haven't been informed yet, Wong has impressive abilities with the bat. He's a plus-contact hitter with above-average speed. Assuming he stays in the […]
Full Story »Mark Reynolds (1B, 3B, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: The Yankees have made their second significant transaction-- first they acquired Alfonso Soriano, and now it's Reynolds. After witnessing Soriano's impact post-trade, the former Indian third baseman figures to earn a starting gig. Even with A-Rod healthy, Reynolds should still find a spot in the lineup on most […]
Full Story »Chia-Jen Lo (RP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting (add if desperate for saves) ANALYSIS: The Astros may be the worst team in baseball, but even terrible teams need a guy to close games, and at the moment, that guy seems to be Chia-Jen Lo. Lo hasn't officially been named Houston's closer, but he seems to have the trust of […]
Full Story »A Dynasty League Trade-off: Prospecting for Success
For seasonal league owners and in some cases for keeper league owners, the goal is always to win now. Well in dynasty leagues, however, the key to success is to take a much more patient approach. You have to at least let your players develop; that mean it's okay if your players struggle mightily in […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy Baseball Analysis August 16: The Wong Way - TGIF
Friday is upon us like a warm soft blanky, nursing us to sleep so gingerly into weekend oblivion. I have a fantasy football draft this weekend, which I am 100% unprepared for, so tonight is going to be some serious cramming my last chance to study up. Baseball is winding down and playoffs are creeping […]
Full Story »2013 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 150
This article is an introduction to RotoBaller’s 2013 fantasy football rankings. Today we’ll be taking a look around the NFL at the top 150 players for fantasy football, and give you our fantasy analysis. RotoBaller.com’s team of writers will be releasing more of their fantasy football rankings, sleepers and analysis over the next few weeks […]
Full Story »Buy Low and Sell High: Just Drop 'em and Waiver Targets for Week 20
It’s likely the trade deadline has passed in your fantasy baseball league, and now you need to take some advice for the home stretch. There's still plenty of time to make a stretch run at that league title. Sell – You need someone to tell you it’s alright to drop certain players, as much as […]
Full Story »Marco Estrada (SP, RP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Marco Estrada was an interesting draft pick going into the season, but he failed to impress before getting injured in late May. The Brewers' rotation has been scuffling with injuries recently, but the right-hander finally appears healthy again. In two starts since coming off the D.L., all Estrada […]
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