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BALLER MOVE: Add In Deep NL Only Leagues, Ignore In All Mixed League Formats ANALYSIS: Consider the following analysis as more of a waiver wire deterrent than an recommendation, but let's see if we can help someone out with the Padres great Yonder Alonso. First of all, this guy has never lived up to the tiny bit of hype […]
Full Story »Michael Bourn (OF, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12+ Team Mixed Leagues, Must Own in AL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: At a very marginal 47% owned in Yahoo fantasy leagues, the casual fantasy baseball fan / player has missed out on some potentially valuable counting stats that the once must-own Indians outfielder has been providing of late. In the last 30 days, Michael […]
Full Story »Chase Anderson (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-Only Leagues, Deeper Mixed Leagues ANALYSIS: Anderson was never an incredibly highly-regarded pitching prospect, but has finally found his way to the majors after being drafted by the D'backs in the ninth round of the 2009 draft. He had a rough go at Triple-A in 2013, posting a 5.73 ERA in 88 […]
Full Story »Jacob deGrom (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacob deGrom is killing the ball to the tune of a .455 AVG, emerging himself as one of the best hitters in the Mets' lineup. Unfortunately, in fantasy baseball, those stats don't count for a pitcher. The 25-year-old righty has been an effective pitcher, as well, contrary […]
Full Story »Ruben Tejada (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Generally speaking, players who lack power, the ability to consistently get on base and everyday at-bats are not enticing fantasy options. Ruben Tejada is no exception. Especially when you consider that, despite once being praised for his base-running abilities, he has never swiped more than five bags in a single […]
Full Story »2014 Outlook for Jordan Cameron: Biggest 2013 Breakouts
This breakouts and busts series will run all through fantasy football draft prep season. We'll be counting down from 10 for the top breakouts and busts from the 2013 fantasy football season. We previously looked at Julian Edelman (7), Zach Stacy (8), Ryan Matthews (9), and Michael Floyd (10). Biggest Fantasy Football Breakouts - #6 The tight end position has evolved […]
Full Story »Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
Some Outfielders Who Are Streaking Along Hitting streaks are the theme of this week's list. Four of the five fantasy players below have been reaching base consistently during recent play and can be considered sleeper waiver wire pickups if they're still available in you league. Fantasy owners in need of outfield production should consider adding […]
Full Story »Eye On The Minors: Top 10 MLB Prospects Reviewed
With Gregory Polanco mercifully called up to the Pirates on Tuesday, there are probably not many players left in the high minors who will make a major impact for your fantasy baseball leagues this season. Sure, some big prospect names like Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and Archie Bradley may make it to the majors this summer, or […]
Full Story »DFS Lineup Picks for 6/13: Fanduel & DraftKings Advice
Hello fellow RotoBallers and daily fantasy sports enthusiasts! Every Friday morning for the rest of the fantasy baseball season, we will be publishing this short piece detailing two recommended daily league player recommendations and sleepers, from two or three of our favorite DFS sites. This week's featured expert analysis will include lineup value picks from Fanduel and DraftKings. If you […]
Full Story »Tiered Wide Receiver Rankings: Top 40 in Fantasy Football
Last week we looked at the top 20 wide receivers rankings and Tiers 1 through 3, kicking off our series of 2014 fantasy football rankings. Today we will look at the wide receivers ranked 21-40, Tiers 4 and 5, to help with your 2014 fantasy football draft prep. These rankings are tiered, meaning that players within the […]
Full Story »Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups: First Base (1B) & Third Base (3B)
As the 2014 MLB season wears on, it is easy to assume that there just aren't any players left on the waiver wire that can make an impact. Granted, it is going to be tough to find a player that can single-handedly provide useful production in every offensive category, but that doesn't mean you can't […]
Full Story »NBA Finals Game 3 Podcast: Home Court With Jon & Kia
Game 3 Analysis: Heat vs. Spurs NBA fanatics Jon & Kia give their own unique breakdown of the NBA finals and the Miami Heat vs. the San Antonio Spurs, as they watch Game 3 while discussing the series so far and what adjustments each team should make. They also explore the new trend of signing […]
Full Story »Adam Lind (1B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Lind is a righty killer. He's slashing .367/.439/.587 vs. them in 109 AB. He barely plays vs. LHP (2 hits in 17 AB), but it was the same thing last year (.309/.385/.539 vs. RHP, compared to .208/.240/.333 vs. LHP). You get the idea: Lind is gold in deep leagues where […]
Full Story »Top 10 Minor League Hitting Prospects: Part 2
Yesterday we looked at the top 6-10 prospects. Today we bring you the top 5 hitting prospects for 2014 fantasy baseball. Top 5 MLB Hitting Prospects 5) Kris Bryant (Chicago Cubs, 3B) 2014 Minors Stats: .353/.460/.701 with 20 HR, 8 SB Relevant Categories: Batting Average, Homers, Steals Expected Call-Up Date: September Kris Bryant […]
Full Story »Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (AL Edition): Week 11
In this week's installment, I will revisit a couple of sleepers that I touted earlier in the year, as they are still sitting on most waiver wires, and still producing. I will also introduce a couple of young sleeper pitchers flying under the radar as the NL currently has the spotlight when it comes to young […]
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