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BALLER MOVE: Target in Round 15-17 ANALYSIS: Collin McHugh started the 2014 season in Triple-A, having posted an 0-8 record and an 8.94 ERA for his career, but an early injury to Scott Feldman led to McHugh's recall. A seemingly temporary move turned into 25 starts, during which he went 11-9 with a 2.73 ERA, […]
Full Story »Jacob deGrom (SP, NYM) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS: Jacob deGrom was among the best mid-season fantasy baseball pickups of 2014. Originally expected to work out of the Mets' bullpen, the rookie gave many fantasy owners a boost with his high strikeout totals and low WHIP and ERA. After a six-run outing on June 16, deGrom settled into […]
Full Story »Toronto Blue Jays Sign Dayan Viciedo
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Dayan Viciedo to a minor league deal. Over the winter, Viciedo was released by the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox still owe Viciedo a 30-day termination pay which will be a fraction of the $4.4 million he would […]
Full Story »NBA Podcast: Sorting Through The Trade Deadline Madness
NBA Podcast: Analyzing Recent Trades Jon and Kia try and figure out what the hell happened before the trade deadline. They discuss what impact Goran Dragic, Enes Kanter, Reggie Jackson, Brandon Knight, Michael Carter-Williams, Kevin Garnett, K.J. McDaniels, Tayshaun Prince, and Isaiah Thomas will have on their new teams. Listen in on their podcasts, […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 2/28/15
All throughout the 2014-15 NBA campaign, RotoBaller will be analyzing the top NBA DFS lineup picks and providing our expert advice for the best sleepers at the guard, forward and center positions. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for February 28th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]
Full Story »Week 18 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Deep Sleepers
Now in Week 18 of the 2014-15 NBA season, the waiver wire is a crucial part of the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following group of players are not of the typical standard-league variety, but rather options for those participating in deeper formats. Unless you have the roster space to stash one of […]
Full Story »Hitters Advanced Statistics: Keys to Analyzing Fantasy Trends
Advanced statistics are not new. Though as recently as 10 years ago they were the subject of much derision among sportswriters and broadcasters, all but the most hidebound and dusty now acknowledge their existence, with most embracing them at least to some extent. Even Hawk Harrelson-- he of "The Will to Win"-- accepts and uses […]
Full Story »Taijuan Walker: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper
Taijuan Walker does not fit the term “sleeper” very well. He was a highly regarded prospect coming into 2014, and his name continued to pop up in trade rumors this offseason including for Justin Upton but the front office held onto their ace. Yet for some reason, there is minimal interest for Walker as a […]
Full Story »Week 20 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey
Hey RotoBallers. Here is my week 20 rundown of NHL Forwards, Defensemen and Goaltenders whose fantasy hockey values have been rising and falling over the past week of action. The rising players can be considered fantasy hockey sleepers or waiver wire pickups, depending on your league size and format. For those trending downward, it might […]
Full Story »Jimmy Nelson (SP, MIL) – 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis
CURRENT ADP: Not Drafted RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: After being a trendy midseason pickup last year, Milwaukee SP Jimmy Nelson struggled with a 4.93 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. He subsequently dropped out of favor with fantasy owners. However, his peripherals suggest he was actually better than he pitched as he posted a 3.78 and 3.92 FIP and xFIP, respectively. […]
Full Story »Michael Saunders: Beware of the Sprinklers
It seems like every few seasons a player goes down with a freak injury that occurs away from the game of baseball. To franchise General Managers and fantasy owners alike, these can be heart breaking losses. In 2010, we had Kendrys Morales breaking his leg jumping on home plate after a walk-off homer. In 2004, fantasy […]
Full Story »Aramis Ramirez Says He Will Retire At End of Season
A stellar MLB career might soon be coming to an end. Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez told the media this morning he plans to hang his cleats up after the season is over. Whether or not he does retire this season, Ramirez will be able to look back on a long and successful MLB […]
Full Story »Blue Jays Ink Johan Santana to Minor League Deal
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed yesterday to a minor league deal with starting pitcher Johan Santana, and are taking a chance on the a two-time Cy Young Award winner. Santana, who is 35 but will be 36 by the time the regular season starts, last pitched for the Mets in 2012. He is responsible […]
Full Story »DraftKings DFS - NBA Fantasy Basketball Advice & Value Picks (2/27/15)
Below are some DraftKings DFS lineup picks for today's NBA action, February 27th, 2015. These players represent potential fantasy basketball sleepers based on their matchups, and can be strong DFS lineup plays based on their DraftKings prices and dollar values. Keep in mind, DFS fantasy basketball is a fast-paced environment that includes last minute changes, so be sure to […]
Full Story »MLB Closer Breakdown: AL East Edition - 2015 Fantasy Baseball
New York Yankees This is going to be one of the most closely monitored closer competitions in the spring of 2015. The Yankees are currently examining two gigantic (literally) options for the closer spot, in the forms of lefty Andrew Miller and righty Dellin Betances, both of whom throw absolute smoke. Both did plenty […]
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