Can Offseason Adjustments Unlock Potential? Set to be the starting second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, Jonathan Schoop definitely has the potential to be an everyday fantasy starter in 2015. I don’t believe that 2014 was a good indicator of his entire skill set, as he hit .209 with 16 homers, 45 RBIs, and […]
Full Story »Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Centers
With the fourth month of the 2014-15 NBA season getting underway, the waiver wire has taken its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following centers, whether of the “sleeper” variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various formats during Week 15 […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 2/2
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 2nd, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]
Full Story »NBA Waiver Wire: Four-Game Fantasy Basketball Sleepers (2/2 – 2/8)
This weekly column is geared toward anyone playing in a head-to-head format, and especially those of you in weekly lineup leagues. It is a great idea to keep up with which players are scheduled to play four games during the upcoming week (2/2 – 2/8), as fantasy basketball managers can use this information to gain […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 2/1
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 1st, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, […]
Full Story »T.J. House (SP, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Very Late Rounds ANALYSIS: T.J. House was one of two pitchers with at least 100 IP to post a ground ball rate over 60% in 2014. Yet somehow, he managed a .332 BABIP, well above the league average of .296. The Indians allowed the sixth highest BABIP of any team in baseball last […]
Full Story »Kolten Wong: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Sleeper
Wong Could Have a Breakout Sophomore Campaign OBP is not a standard category in the majority of fantasy leagues. It is, however, scored in both of my main leagues, and its value in real baseball is well established. Even in standard leagues, looking at OBP and underlying plate discipline metrics is useful, and I […]
Full Story »Shelby Miller: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper
Shelby Miller is Likely to Bounce Back in 2015 One of the biggest shocks of the offseason was when the Atlanta Braves shipped Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals for Shelby Miller and a prospect. Miller is entering his third full season in The Show at age 24. He is […]
Full Story »Week 16 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey
Hey RotoBallers. Here is my week 16 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 »Shane Victorino (OF, BOS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Very Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Considering he missed all but 30 games in 2014, Shane Victorino is a big risk for fantasy owners in terms of health. Throw in his declining production and the deep outfield competition he’ll face in Boston, and you have the recipe for a player who should go […]
Full Story »Alexi Ogando Goes to Boston on One-Year Deal
After being with Texas his entire five-year career, free agent pitcher Alexi Ogando is moving on elsewhere, inking a one-year $1.5 million deal with the Boston Red Sox that could end up being worth as much as $3 million with incentives. Ogando flashed a ton of potential during his stint with the Rangers, who non-tendered […]
Full Story »Rockies Get David Hale for Two Minor League Catchers
The Braves apparently believe they have enough starting pitching help for the upcoming campaign and have dealt right-hander David Hale as a result, along with minor league relief pitcher Gus Schlosser, sending them to the Rockies for minor league catchers Jose Briceno and Chris O’Dowd. Entering 2015, Hale figured to be one of the top […]
Full Story »Melky Cabrera: Underrated MLB Veteran & Fantasy Baseball Outfielder
Melky Cabrera: A Questionable Past Melky Cabrera will be joining his sixth team this spring after signing a three-year, $42 million dollar contract with the White Sox. Cabrera is coming off a good season with the Blue Jays in which he hit .301 with 16 HR and 73 RBI. His strong performance undoubtedly helped him to […]
Full Story »Kevin Gausman: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper Candidate
Is Kevin Gausman A Starting Pitcher Sleeper? The sudden emergence of the Baltimore Orioles after a decade and a half as the doormat of the AL East is one of the more surprising recent developments in baseball. Most expected Dylan Bundy to be a linchpin for them by now after being selected with the fourth […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 1/31
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 January 31st, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]
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