What’s up RotoBallers, hopefully your team is still in the chase as we start heading down the fantasy baseball home stretch. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 21. For every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look to analyze all of the projected starting pitcher matchups and put together our optimal lineups. This week we […]
Full Story »2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 50 Running Backs
While we already published our Top 50 Running Back Rankings in four separate tiers, we thought it was time to update these rankings just a little bit considering all the news out of training camp and preseason. This is not an knee jerk overreaction based on preseason performances, just some basic accounting for injury news and the […]
Full Story »Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 21 (Part 1)
This season could present one of the best finishes in recent memory. As far as division winners, it’s becoming clear that Washington and Baltimore will more than likely take theirs, but every other division race could come down to the final days. As for the wild card chases, it appears the frontrunners are set for […]
Full Story »Four Wide Receivers Primed For An Increase In Touchdowns
An important aspect of having a successful fantasy season is being able to project which players are likely to improve their numbers from the previous season. In other words, finding sleepers based on current ADPs is key to any sound fantasy strategy, for PPR or non-PPR leagues. It sounds obvious because it is and yet […]
Full Story »FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 8/18
Below are my picks for Monday 8/18's Fanduel contests. The afternoon game between the Mets and Cubs is not included in this analysis since it won’t factor into most of tonight’s entries. Keep in mind that these picks are based upon Fanduel’s dollar values and won’t necessarily be the best plays in other formats. For those who […]
Full Story »Getting A Grip On Holds: Relief Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups
While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the relief pitcher sleepers we highlight today feature some solid setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely their team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be […]
Full Story »Levine Toilolo (TE, ATL) - Fantasy Football Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target in Final Draft Rounds of Very Deep leagues or off Waiver Wire (Current ADP: Undrafted) ANALYSIS: With the retiring of one of the greatest tight ends to ever play the game in Tony Gonzales, many assume that the 100+ targets tossed his way by Matt Ryan will be soaked up by a healthy group of […]
Full Story »Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 21: Waiver Wire Targets
It's hard to believe the fantasy season is already winding to a close, but if you play in standard leagues (and even most custom leagues), you're on the home stretch by now. I'll keep this introduction short and sweet then. You all know the drill: below are five hitters owned in fewer than 50% of leagues who […]
Full Story »Julian Edelman (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target ~ 55 (Current ADP: 67, WR: 25) ANALYSIS: If you were to ask any average fantasy owner to name you three offensive players on the New England Patriots it's conceivable Julian Edelman wouldn't even make that list. Chances are they would name Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and one of the random running backs […]
Full Story »Four Deep Sleepers to Target in Fantasy Football Leagues
Let’s take a look at the some 2014 fantasy football deep sleepers that have the potential to return nice fantasy value this season. When planning your draft strategy, you should always consider sleepers and even the deep sleepers who will be available extremely late in drafts. These players (and one defense) can all be drafted in the last round […]
Full Story »Hector Rondon (RP, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: With 16 saves in 20 opportunities, Hector Rondon has emerged as a legitimate major league closer. The 26-year-old righty has a 3.30 ERA over 46.1 innings pitched, striking out 49 in the process. He draws a remarkable 49.6% ground ball percentage and as a result, has only given […]
Full Story »Dustin Ackley (2B / OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In Very Deep Mixed and AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Since his rookie season in 2011, Dustin Ackley has done nothing but disappoint Mariners fans and fantasy owners. In 2012, he had still-standing career-highs in home runs, stolen bases and runs, but only managed a .294 OBP. For a guy with a .397 OBP […]
Full Story »5 Two-Start Starting Pitcher Sleeper Streamers for Week 21
Welcome to the first ever edition of the RotoBaller two-start streamer article written from Italy! Despite the fact that I am on vacation, fantasy baseball never stops! It's getting to crunch time in many leagues, so the pasta and pizza can wait for a few minutes. This piece focuses on the best two-start starting pitcher streamers and […]
Full Story »Dynasty League Wide Receiver Rankings: Top 35 for 2014 (Part 1)
I previously looked at the top 15 quarterback rankings, top 30 running back rankings, and top 10 tight end rankings for dynasty and keeper leagues. Today I'll take a closer look at wide receiver rankings for 2014 fantasy football dynasty leagues, assuming both PPR and non-PPR formats. If you have a fresh dynasty league draft, these rankings are a good […]
Full Story »RotoBaller's Expert Fantasy Football Mock Draft
Courtesy of our good friends over at Fleaflicker, we hosted a RotoBaller fantasy football mock draft with a bunch of the RotoBaller football experts. Our own Frankie Soler (@Frankie_Soler) was kind enough to write up a thorough post-draft analysis. As you're preparing for your own fantasy football drafts, developing your draft strategy, identifying ADP sleepers, quality rookies, […]
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