2014 Colorado Rockies - Pitching Staff Preview Jorge De La Rosa De La Rosa might have figured out a way to break the curse of Coors Field. He actually did better at home (10-1 2.76 ERA) than on the road (6-5 4.19 ERA). The lefty turned in a solid year even for fantasy owners […]
Full Story »Five Under the Radar Relief Pitchers: Sleeper Keepers for 2014
Five Under the Radar Keeper Relief Pitchers in 2014 Other than the gold standard of closers (Kimbrel, Chapman, Mariano Rivera-retired), relief pitchers can break your heart. They turn it loose for an inning or two, blowing gas or off speed pitches that are nearly unhittable. Running it up there at 98 mph is all well […]
Full Story »Kansas City Royals Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
There are many strengths on the Kansas City Royals, and one of those would be the pitching staff. It appears that the Royals have a young and solid bullpen to go along with a starting rotation that could be a surprise, depending on the efforts put forth by the team’s No. 4 and 5 starters. […]
Full Story »St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Projections
2014 St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Outlook With the Cardinals likely done with their offseason moves, it is time to look at the fantasy possibilities for their 2014 roster. The biggest question marks remain in the rotation, where in my estimation, all but two rotation spots are up for grabs. Ace Adam Wainright and last year’s […]
Full Story »2014 Dynasty Leagues: Shortstop Keepers
Top Five Shortstop Keepers for 2014 Dynasty Leagues Jean Segura Segura was the obvious breakout star at the SS position. Owners that drafted him last year (249 ADP), ended up with huge numbers in the first half with 11 HR and 27 SB at the All Star break. He struggled through some injuries during […]
Full Story »Nate Jones: Setup Man Poised to Leap Forward in 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Setup Men Poised to Leap Forward: Nate Jones With closer Addison Reed closing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago White Sox will be searching for a new closer among the relievers they possess. Of the names on the White Sox roster, the player that could be considered first for the closer role is veteran Matt […]
Full Story »Five Under the Radar Catchers - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
You showed up again! Outstanding! This is four sessions in a row. Most people skip out on me by now. But hey, you can obviously see my online PhD from St. Leo’s is worth its weight in gold, right? So far, we’ve covered first base -Ike Davis! - second base, and third base. You didn’t even […]
Full Story »Five Under the Radar Starting Pitchers: Sleeper Keepers for 2014
Five Under the Radar Keeper Starting Pitchers in 2014 Starting pitching is such a valuable commodity in the baseball world. GMs are always trying to put together a formula that will translate into high velocity, movement and horse-like durability. Investing in these arms, whether it is at the fantasy level or professional level is […]
Full Story »Chicago White Sox Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The 2013 season was one of disappointment for the Chicago White Sox. With the underachieving play of a majority of the roster, fantasy owners found diminutive value in most of the players. However, one area of the team that had value was the pitching staff due to the success of Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. […]
Full Story »Trevor Rosenthal: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper for 2014
2014 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper: Trevor Rosenthal Trevor Rosenthal will finish the season as a top 3 closer in the league. This is a bold prediction for a pitcher who prefers to be a starter and who may be one day. Rosenthal ended 2013 as the Cardinals closer and had a tremendous postseason, posting an […]
Full Story »NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 02/07 (Fanduel)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Fanduel has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register and play in the NBA Rebound tournament 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 Fanduel. You'll also be invited to FREE contests […]
Full Story »Atlanta Braves Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Projections
Sporting a 96-66 win-loss mark, the Atlanta Braves took home the N.L. East crown in 2013. Although they did indeed feature a solid lineup anchored by All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, the pitching staff largely led the way to the team’s third playoff appearance in the last four years. Even though 200-game winner Tim Hudson, […]
Full Story »Ryan Kelly (Forward) - Waiver Wire Analysis
Ryan Kelly is a young forward for the Lakers, currently filling in as starter in place of Pau Gasol, out with a groin injury. Kelly stands to keep the role– or at least a significant share of it– for the rest of the year if the rumors of Gasol being traded to a contender come true. Kelly […]
Full Story »Khris Middleton (Forward) - Waiver Wire Analysis
Welcome back to relevance, Khris Middleton. In the second half of December, with almost the entire Bucks frontcourt injured, Middleton enjoyed a stretch where he was red hot and averaging 40 minutes a game. He put up top 40 fantasy stats in the process. Now he’s back, playing much better again and averaging 30 minutes a […]
Full Story »Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Free Throw % and Turnovers
Waiver Wire Pick-ups for Free Throw % and Turnovers When looking to improve your fantasy basketball team with a waiver wire pickup, don’t ask “is this guy better than this guy?” Ask “does this guy improve the categories where I need the most help?” Here are a couple of players available in most standard 12-team […]
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