You’d think that a starting pitcher who averaged more than 12 wins and approximately 180 innings over a six-year stretch would draw a lot of fanfare on the open market, but that wasn’t really the case, as the Philadelphia Phillies pretty quietly locked up Chad Billingsley late Thursday to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that […]
Full Story »D.J. Augustin (PG, DET) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 56% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: D.J. Augustin started the season by turning heads, when Stan Van Gundy logged him over thirty minutes in his first two games. Then Brandon Jennings changed SVG's mind. Once the Josh Smith fiasco was finally sorted out, some felt that Jennings was destined to […]
Full Story »Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Deep Sleepers
Now in Week 13 of the 2014-15 NBA season, the waiver wire is in its typical place in 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 […]
Full Story »2015 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Second Base
Second base is one of the more interesting positions to me personally. It's not the deepest in terms of known commodities, but there are a lot of young guys who could make an immediate impact. The trouble was ranking those who haven't seen any major league action. Below are the results. Editor's Note: Be […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 1/30
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 30th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]
Full Story »Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Category Specialists
With February quickly approaching, it is time to dive back into the NBA waiver wire. Today, the focus is on fantasy basketball sleepers of the “Category Specialist” variety that can each help out in different areas during Week 14. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Player List Free-Throw Percentage Specialist Brian […]
Full Story »Video: Analyzing the Top 80 Outfield (OF) 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 […]
Full Story »Yasiel Puig: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Stud
It's Time To Face Your Fears The only thing to fear about making Yasiel Puig a high pick in your fantasy baseball draft is Yasiel Puig himself. Blessed with talents on loan from a higher source, Puig has all the tools necessary to be considered a perennial five tool player. The question remains, does he […]
Full Story »Shane Victorino: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Deep Sleeper
2015 Could be a Bounce-Back Year for Victorino Looking at the current Red Sox 2015 outfield, there are plenty of guys who will be sharing at bats. Heading into Spring Training, the Sox will have recent signings Hanley Ramirez and Rusney Castillo entrenched as regulars, as well as Daniel Nava, Allen Craig, Shane Victorino and youngsters […]
Full Story »Orioles Acquire Travis Snider
The Baltimore Orioles have had major setbacks in their outfield this off-season. They were not able to resign Nelson Cruz, who ended up signing with Seattle. They also said goodbye to long time Baltimore staple Nick Markakis, who signed with the Braves. In their first addition to their 2015 outfield, the O's today made a […]
Full Story »Nationals Sign Janssen to One-Year Deal
After spending his entire eight-year career in Toronto, reliever Casey Janssen will finally be pitching for another team, joining the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $5 million deal that also includes a mutual option for 2016. Janssen recently served as the Blue Jays’ closer, converting 81 saves over the past three seasons combined. However, the […]
Full Story »Drew Smyly (SP, TBR) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Add in Early Teen Rounds ANALYSIS: Drew Smyly's size, pitch velocity and strikeout totals get fantasy GMs excited, but his platoon split issues have made Smyly a part-time fantasy baseball contributor. Smyly is absolutely deadly against left-handed hitters, with a .238 wOBA against lefties for his career. Lefties hit just .136 against his curve and […]
Full Story »Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Guards
With January winding down, the waiver wire has taken its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following guards, whether of the “sleeper” variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various formats during Week 14 of the 2014-15 NBA season. Position Eligibility […]
Full Story »Carlos Carrasco: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Bust
Despite a Strong Second Half in 2014, Carlos Carrasco Isn't Worth Drafting in 2015 It's a safe bet that few, if any, players have been analyzed as much as Carlos Carrasco in the last six months. That tends to happen when a pitcher who was banished to the bullpen early in the season suddenly morphs […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 1/28
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 28th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]
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