The North Side's Savior? When called up, Kris Bryant will become at least the 25th different third basemen to play for the Chicago Cubs since the year 2000. The regime of Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein have made the moves necessary (trade of Luis Valbuena) to open up the hot corner for Bryant. However, […]
Full Story »Week 16 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Pickups: NBA Guards
It's All-Star week, meaning there are no teams playing more than three games, and there will be no games this weekend. Just because the players are taking time off, does not mean you should. In fact, this is a perfect time to let some dust clear, and evaluate your squad going forward. With trades, injuries, and shutdowns […]
Full Story »Chase Headley: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Target
2012 Was A Very Good Year The New York Yankees signing of Chase Headley to a four-year, $52 million contract speaks volumes about what they think Alex Rodriguez can bring to the table this coming season. Headley has more in common with Scott Brosius than Rodriguez in his prime. Although Headley is the kind of positive […]
Full Story »Jonathan Lucroy Injures Hamstring, out 4-6 Weeks
One of the biggest breakout players of the 2014 season will be limping into Spring Training. Brewers Catcher Jonathan Lucroy injured his hamstring, according to the team's Twitter page. Catcher Jonathan Lucroy is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of Spring Training with a mild strain of his right hamstring. (continued) — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) February […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 2/11
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 11th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]
Full Story »Victor Martinez to Miss 4-6 Weeks
After underdoing successful surgery on Tuesday to repair the medial meniscus in his left knee, it was announced that Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez will miss approximately 4-6 weeks. When that point comes, he can resume full activity and potentially be available at the very start of the regular season. "We are very happy […]
Full Story »Week 16 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Forwards
With NBA All-Star Weekend quickly approaching, the waiver wire has taken its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following forwards, whether of the “sleeper” variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various formats during Week 16 of the campaign. Position Eligibility […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 2/10
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 10th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]
Full Story »Carlos Rodon (SP/RP, CWS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Keeper Leagues ANALYSIS: At some point this season, Carlos Rodon will be a member of the Chicago White Sox. He features a low-to-mid 90’s fastball and a devastating, late-breaking slider. In three seasons at North Carolina State University, Rodon compiled a 25-10 record with a 2.24 ERA and a 1.06 […]
Full Story »Gerrit Cole (SP, PIT) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as SP3 ANALYSIS: After being called up to the big leagues in 2013, Gerrit Cole displayed his worth by posting a 10-7 record with a 3.22 ERA. As a sophomore, his record was 11-5, but he carried an inflated 3.65 ERA, partly because of a .311 BABIP, but hitters can’t get lucky […]
Full Story »Oswaldo Arcia (OF, MIN) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as OF3 ANALYSIS: Oswaldo Arcia will turn 24 in May, and has yet to play a full season in the majors. Still, in just 723 career AB, he has crushed 34 HR and knocked in 100 runs, including 20 HR and 57 RBI in just 372 AB in 2014. In a full […]
Full Story »Michael Cuddyer: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Bust
Don't Let His Colorado Numbers Fool You: Michael Cuddyer is on the Decline Only seven players in baseball have posted a wOBA over .400 in the last two seasons: Troy Tulowitzki, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Jose Abreu, Paul Goldschmidt, Andrew McCutchen...and Michael Cuddyer. Cuddyer has hit .331/.385/.543 with 30 HR, 106 R, 115 RBI, […]
Full Story »2015 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfield (Part 2)
This is part 2 of my dynasty rankings for fantasy baseball. We looked at part 1 last week, and before that we analyzed dynasty rankings at Third Base, Catcher, Shortstop, First Base, and Second Base. These rankings are for a fresh dynasty draft where you are primarily drafting to win but also strongly considering the future upside and downside of […]
Full Story »NBA Podcast: 50 Point All-Stars
NBA Injuries, Analysis & All-Stars Jon and Kia discuss the final All-Star rosters, the 50 point games from the Splash Brothers, the ramifications of the Dwight Howard and Rajon Rondo injuries, and Lebron James' MVP chances. Also discussed: Jon's RotoBaller(s) of the Week, Kia's Bum of the Week, and the Twitter Fail of the […]
Full Story »Video: Analyzing the Top 50 First Base (1B) Rankings for 2015
The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Each and every week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news […]
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