Hey RotoBallers. Welcome to my Week 6 rundown of valuable waiver wire options for AL-Only fantasy baseball leagues. It’s always a challenge to stay ahead of the curve in deeper fantasy formats, so it is important to know which players are performing well now and which will play well all season long. Whether your team is […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Stock Watch: Surging Sluggers To Target in Week 6
May is where deals that can make or break a fantasy roster typically occur. Most fantasy owners look to cash in on hitters off to hot starts with limited track records, while others finally decide to cut bait on hitters with a long track record of success and a lack of recent performance. Week 6's edition […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 5/12/15
RotoBaller is hosting a special MLB DFS Q&A today at 6pm. Scroll to the bottom of the post to find the chatroom and ask your question or click the link above. We have a full slate of games Tuesday, May 12th, but not a single one will be played in daylight. The part of me […]
Full Story »DraftKings DFS – NBA Fantasy Basketball Advice & Value Picks (5/12/15)
Tonight (like every other night in the playoffs) provides an opportunity for no-name players to stake their claim in The Association. In the playoffs, the usual superstars tend to produce on a consistent basis. James Harden (HOU, G - $9,600), Derrick Rose (CHI, G - $8,500), and Blake Griffin (LAC - F, $10,400) are the […]
Full Story »NBA Playoffs DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 5/12/15
Two hours and fifty three minutes. That was the game time of Sunday’s Clippers-Rockets fiasco which was mired in the Hack-a-Shaq strategy employed by Houston coach Kevin McHale. Social media was abuzz during and after the game as most East Coasters were disgusted by what they saw transpire at the Staples Center. Most of the backlash […]
Full Story »2015 NFL Draft Analysis: NFC West Draft Review and Grades
Rotoballer kicks off the 2015 NFL Season by reviewing each teams draft, finishing the series with the NFC East. Draft expert Owen Elle gives his take on each teams ability to fill their needs and add overall talent to their rosters. Check out our previous divisional draft reviews: AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC […]
Full Story »Roto Never Sleeps: Week 5 MLB Recap Featuring Pineda, Hosmer, Pederson, Swihart, Kipnis and More
Time to recap our fifth week of major league baseball! Don’t look now folks, but we’re about 20% of the way through the season. MLB & Fantasy Baseball Week 5 Player Recap Michael Pineda (SP, NYY) – Pineda should now be entrenched on everyone’s radar as a top 10 talent. He had a week […]
Full Story »DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 5/12/15
RotoBaller is hosting a special MLB DFS Q&A today at 6pm. Scroll to the bottom of the post to find the chatroom and ask your question or click the link above. Offenses to Target for DraftKings Stacking Boston Red Sox RHB vs Drew Pomeranz The young Athletics pitcher is clearly struggling at this point in […]
Full Story »Video: Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6
Every Sunday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and MLB /NBA writer and contributor Sam Nedimyer break down the top 10 waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week of the fantasy baseball season. Be sure to download our free waiver wire app in the iTunes store, read our daily updating waiver wire list and check out […]
Full Story »MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week Six)
It finally happened. Noah Syndergaard was called up to the Majors. Mets’ right-hander Dillon Gee was placed on the DL with groin issues and the Mets decided to give his spot in the rotation to Noah Syndergaard. It isn’t very surprising. Steve Matz has looked impressive, but he doesn’t have the same level of upside. […]
Full Story »MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 5/12/15
The two headed American League monsters in New York and Kansas City have been dominating hitters late in ball games. There hasn't been much closer shuffling over the past few weeks making it tough to grab saves off of the waiver wire, but there are guys to keep an eye on. We'll have Kenley Jansen, Jake […]
Full Story »Kenley Jansen Activated From DL Saturday: Not Closer Right Away
Kenley Jansen will be activated from the DL on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times. The L.A. Dodgers closer hasn’t pitched at all this season. He’s been dealing with a foot injury after suffering an avulsion fracture in his left foot in February. Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly told the L.A. Times that Jansen will […]
Full Story »Archie Bradley (Face) Return To Hill For D-Back Saturday
Archie Bradley is targeting a May 16 return to the mound for the Arizona Dbacks as he recovers from taking a come-backer to the face, according to MLB.com. On April 28, the 22-year-old rookie suffered the injury after a pitch to Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez was hit right back at him, clocking in at 115 mph, according to […]
Full Story »Hector Olivera Obtains Visa: Could Join Dodgers In Coming Weeks
Cuban defector Hector Olivera has obtained a visa and will travel to the U.S. later this week, according to the Orange County Register. The 30-year-old infielder signed a six-year $62.5 million contract, which included a $28 million signing bonus with the Los Angeles Dodgers in March. From there, it took Olivera another six weeks to […]
Full Story »Sean Doolittle (Shoulder) To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Sean Doolittle will begin a rehab assignment later this week as the Oakland Athletics’ closer gets closer to making his 2015 debut. The 28-year-old left-hander was given an opportunity to take the reigns as the closer in 2014 and he did just that. Doolittle converted 22 of 26 save opportunities last season. In 2015, he […]
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