Baller move: Add in 12 team leagues. Analysis: Don't wait on Wolters. He has been domiNate'ing recently as Larry Drew has let him loose for increasing minutes each game while OJ Mayo sits on the pine. Okay, maybe not dominating but 11.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.0 3-pointers in his […]
Full Story »Three Undervalued Outfielders: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Grab your friends and grab your laptops, fantasy baseball drafts are starting soon. Everyone knows Mike Trout and Andrew McCutchen are going to be studs, but who else can fill up your outfield? Drafting a few underrated players is the only way you can win a championship. So who are the most underrated outfielders in […]
Full Story »NBA Fantasy Basketball DFS Lineup Picks for 2/19 (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 […]
Full Story »LA Dodgers Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
2014 Los Angeles Dodgers – Pitching Staff Preview Clayton Kershaw Position Battle – None Current Average Draft Position (12 team league) – Mid-First Round Other SPs in that Range – No one 2013 Stats – 16-9, 1.83 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 232 K, 236 IP, 52 BB Outlook – 2011 Cy Young, 2012 2nd […]
Full Story »MLB Closers & Saves: NL Central - 2014 Fantasy Baseball
We've looked at all the other closers across baseball so far. Now let's take a look at some NL Central closer situations. National League Central Bullpens St. Louis Cardinals If I had to choose one young slinger to become an elite closer in 2014, my choice would be Trevor Rosenthal. The hard, snowball-throwing […]
Full Story »NL Central Preview & Rankings: Who Rises, Who Falls
The offseason is winding down, which means it’s time to evaluate which teams made the right moves and which ones got caught sleeping. Although there are still some big names out there that could help some teams whose rosters are lacking, let’s take a look at which NL Central teams will improve upon their 2013 […]
Full Story »Carlos Santana and Lonnie Chisenhall - Cactus League Dispatches 2/19
RotoBaller Scott Slezak will be out in Arizona covering the 2014 Cactus League, providing dispatches and observations. I went to see the Cleveland Indians practice in Goodyear on Tuesday and the one thing I wanted to see was Carlos Santana work out at third base. Santana, indeed, was fielding grounders there during infield practice and […]
Full Story »New York Yankees Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
2014 New York Yankees - Pitching Staff Preview CC Sabathia 2013 Stats: IP 211, Wins 14, ERA 4.78, WHIP 1.37, K 175 While I believe Sabathia will have a bounce back season, it’s hard to imagine this aging pitcher regaining his All Star form. He has stated that he’s been studying more film, and […]
Full Story »Three Undervalued Catchers: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
In a continuation of my last piece on overrated catchers, now that ESPN has released their early season player rankings, I'll be taking a look at which catchers seem to be underrated by the expert community so far this season. Brian McCann Steamer Projection: 552 PA, .255/.334/.452, 24 HR, 74 RBI, 68 R, 2 […]
Full Story »NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Lineup Picks for 2/18 (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 […]
Full Story »Five Under the Radar Outfielders - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Here we are: Session Six, the end of the line. After today, your anxiety and depression will instantly disappear, much like it did in Pittsburgh last season. We’re taking on a giant task by trying to decide on five not-so-obvious OF who are going to make leaps in 2014 and help your team for years […]
Full Story »Los Angeles Angels Starting Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Angels entered the off season with huge holes in their starting five. After absolutely horrible seasons from Joe Blanton and Tommy Hanson, the Angels could not afford to keep either in their rotation for 2014. Jason Vargas showed glimpses of being a solid number three starter, but his inability to prevent runners from scoring […]
Full Story »MLB Closers & Saves: NL West - 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Let's take a look at some NL West closer situations. National League West Bullpens and Closers Los Angeles Dodgers This bullpen has a blizzard of closer options. Kenley Jansen sits at the top as an elite closer with ice running through his veins. Take a look at these numbers, they are nailz: 1.88 ERA, […]
Full Story »Three Overvalued Catchers: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Now that ESPN has released some of their early rankings for the 2014 season, we can begin to take a look at which players are overrated or underrated going in to draft season. This will tell you where you can find value, and where you should just back away slowly. Today, my focus will be […]
Full Story »Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
It was difficult for fantasy baseball owners to find solid pieces on the Milwaukee Brewers last year. The 2014 will be a little better with the acquisition of Matt Garza, but the Brewers rotation is still nothing to write home about. Here is a look at the probable pitchers in Milwaukee this season and their […]
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