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While the holds statistic is a harder category to predict for than the save category for closers, the players we highlight today feature some setup men and some guys who are looking to reclaim the glory they once had. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitcher […]
Full Story »Eye On The Minors: Prospects On Their Way to Being Majors
Hello, RotoBallers. I am back after a few weeks off to update some MLB prospects, call-ups and hot minor leaguers. This week we saw the call-up of the first of the Cubs’ wave of prospects, infielder Arismendy Alcantara, and a rookie changing of the guard behind the plate in Boston. So without further ado . […]
Full Story »Injury Bouncebacks & Sleepers: Michael Crabtree & Reggie Wayne
A couple weeks ago we looked at Randall Cobb as an injury bounceback sleeper . Here are a couple more players who missed at least six games last year but should be kept in the back of your mind when drafting this year. Michael Crabtree - San Francisco 49ers A ruptured Achilles is no longer the death sentence […]
Full Story »Trending Upwards / Downwards: Starting Pitchers for Week 16
Last week I focused exclusively on hitting trends so it seems only fair that this week I focus on pitching. Eventually, I hope my format will evolve to the point that I'll be analyzing a mixture of both pitchers and hitters, but for now let's get started! Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Trending Upwards Matt […]
Full Story »Five Outfield Sleepers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
Looking for a spark heading into the All-Star break? Here are five sleepers whose fantasy value is on the rise. Whether the league is shallow, deep, AL-Only or NL-Only, this list of outfielders covers the entire fantasy spectrum. David Peralta - (OF), Arizona Diamondbacks - 10% Owned BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues With consistent playing […]
Full Story »Miami Dolphins: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook
Miami Dolphins Offseason Changes Offseason Acquisitions – RB Knowshon Moreno Coaching Changes – New Offensive Coordinator Bill Lazor The Miami Dolphins were the center of one of the most unusual controversies last season that included a variety of social issues, all of which detracted from whatever it was the Dolphins were actually doing on the […]
Full Story »Lorenzo Cain (OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Lorenzo Cain is one of my favorite sleepers in all of baseball. At 28, he is really coming into his own, getting on base 36% of the time so far in 2014. Still, he is only owned in 22% of Yahoo! leagues. An above-average outfielder, Cain has almost […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups: Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
Middle Infield Waiver Wire Sleepers So how’d you do in week 14? Whether you’re at the top of the heap or languishing in the basement, your team can always use a shot in the arm…or in this case, the roster. Here’s a look at some middle infielders who could be useful in the next […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball ROS Rankings: July Update
RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Rankings for July 2014 Clayton Kershaw, Andrew McCutchen, J.D. Martinez and Billy Hamilton stole the fantasy baseball headlines during the month of June. Kershaw put up one of the best pitching months in recent history, while J.D. Martinez came out of nowhere to revive many lucky fantasy owners hopes if they picked […]
Full Story »Tiered Quarterback Rankings: Top 10 in Fantasy Football
It’s already July, and that means that while the baseball season heads into it’s dog days of summer, many of us, especially fantasy players, begin getting the football itch. Sure, it’s not even Labor Day, but that doesn’t mean the fantasy football season hasn’t begun. For really serious managers, it can go on all year […]
Full Story »DFS Lineup Picks for 7/11: FanDuel, DraftKings & DraftStreet Advice
We're Going DFS Sleepers Bonkers For 7/11 We may have taken last week off for the fireworks preparations, and consumption of adult beverages (hopefully in moderation), but we are back in a big way for the first recommendations of July! Are you just sick and tired of seeing your seasonal fantasy baseball team at the bottom […]
Full Story »Stephen Vogt (C / OF / 1B, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / All AL-Only & 2-Catcher Leagues ANALYSIS: Billy Beane's swiss army knife Stephen Vogt has been quietly tearing the cover off the ball the past few weeks, making him the most recent addition to our waiver wire sleepers list. We'll get into the stats shortly, but here's the most important thing to […]
Full Story »Brandon McCarthy (NYY, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues / Continue Scouting in Shallower Leagues ANALYSIS: Brandon McCarthy is now officially on the Yankees, and made his first start for them yesterday. With his 4.80 ERA on the MLB season, I can see why many fantasy owners don't see much to get excited about. I mean, he's heading to […]
Full Story »Matt Joyce (OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues / Deeper Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: To me, Matt Joyce is one of those guys who is always towards the top of the free agents list in average-sized mixed leagues. Maybe he gets picked up as a result of an injury, but he isn't likely to maintain control of a […]
Full Story »Marcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues ANALYSIS: Tuesday night was a great indication of how important Marcell Ozuna’s breakout season has been to the Florida Marlins. Ozuna belted a two-run homer off Addison Reed in the top of the ninth inning to help bring home a 2-1 Marlins victory. He has now produced a stat line […]
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