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A relief pitcher is constantly living on the edge of success and failure. One pitch can mean the difference between a good night sleep and a lot of tossing and turning. Anyone that thinks that the ninth inning is just like any other is not factoring in the rapid heartbeat, adrenaline rush and tighter grip on […]
Full Story »2014 Tampa Bay Rays Top Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Analysis
Tampa Bay Rays - MLB Prospects Jake Odorizzi - RHP Odorizzi was acquired from Kansas City as part of the deal that brought Wil Myers to Tampa Bay. After making his MLB debut with the Royals in 2012, Odorizzi appeared in seven games with the Rays in 2013. Entering 2014, he was already in the mix to […]
Full Story »Three Undervalued Relief Pitchers: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Undervalued Relief Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts Relief pitchers are the most difficult to get a gauge on when it comes to making predictions. Most position players are going to produce close to their career numbers by the end of the season, but relievers could skyrocket or go south in a hurry. A lot depends […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups and Matchup Plays for Fantasy Basketball Stretch Run
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for the Stretch Run While some of you are still fighting for a playoff spot, most owners in H2H leagues are either out of it or have a spot locked up now that it’s Week 18, and most leagues open up their playoffs in Week 21 or Week 22. Now […]
Full Story »2014 Texas Rangers Top Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Analysis
In recent years, the Texas Rangers have had one of the strongest farm systems in Major League Baseball. It is no coincidence that the team has won two AL pennants during that same stretch. The Rangers began building up their present farm system in August of 2007, when they traded Mark Teixeira to the Atlanta Braves. […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Updates from Cactus League Opening Day
RotoBaller Scott Slezak is hitting the Cactus League hard this Spring and has a lot of fantasy analysis to report... Cactus League Opening Day Analysis Day one of Cactus League games featured only a three-game slate Wednesday. I chose to attend the A’s against the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium, a 10-5 drubbing by Oakland. […]
Full Story »2014 Atlanta Braves Top Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Analysis
Nearly 30 years ago, the Atlanta Braves selected an 18-year-old New Englander in the second round of the 1984 MLB Amateur Draft. Tom Glavine, as his recent election to the Hall of Fame suggests, would not only go on to become one of the best left-handed starting pitchers in the history of the game, but […]
Full Story »2014 Starting Pitcher Category Rankings: Top 10 for ERA
You could make the argument that a starting pitcher’s ERA is one of the most important statistical measurements when determining how consistent a pitcher is during the course of a season. It’s not a coincidence that the pitchers whom we consider to be the best in baseball tend to also have some of the best […]
Full Story »Fantasy Basketball: Biggest Risers and Fallers of the NBA Trade Deadline
The Biggest Risers and Fallers of the NBA Trade Deadline The NBA trade deadline is over, but owners must study the effects of its aftermath. There are no extreme overhauls in sight—Pau Gasol is still a Laker, Jeff Teague is still a Hawk, and Kevin Love is still the face of the T-Wolves (for now). […]
Full Story »Deep Sleepers: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Challenge (With a Crazy Twist!)
I’d like to try an experiment. I want to start a 12 team league where I don’t pick a single player until the 21st round. Sound crazy? Sure it does! I have three caveats: (1) when my spot to draft in the first 20 rounds comes up, I choose the player I would have normally selected […]
Full Story »RotoBaller Spotlight: The National Fantasy Baseball Championship
If you're an experienced Fantasy Baseball player who is looking for a new challenge this year, I strongly recommend the National Fantasy Baseball Championship -- or NFBC for short. If you're not familiar with the NFBC, they've been offering the industry's premier high-stakes fantasy baseball contests since 2004. Greg Ambrosius and Tom Kessenich lead a professional first-class organization that […]
Full Story »2014 Kansas City Royals Top Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Analysis
Every season begins the same for most prospects on major league rosters. It is all hoping for an eye-opening Spring Training performance so they can move up or finally make it to the big-league level. The Kansas City Royals have got a few players who are beginning to knock on the door, and some will […]
Full Story »Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training Preview: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Preview
While there is still a lot of snow on the ground in the Midwest, the time has come for spring training to begin. The Milwaukee Brewers have reported to Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix, with pitchers and catchers reporting on Feb. 15 and position players reporting on Feb. 21 to begin preparing for the 2014 […]
Full Story »Three Undervalued Starting Pitchers: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Pitchers can flourish given the right conditions. If he is supported by a team that can supply above average defense and run support, the numbers may exceed the quality of the arm. The three underrated pitchers that I selected are capable of putting up better numbers than their projected preseason value. Think of the Yankees […]
Full Story »NBA Fantasy Basketball DFS Lineup Picks for 2/26 (DraftStreet)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Draftstreet has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Draftstreet. You'll also be invited to FREE contests with cash prize […]
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