Week 5 Waiver Wire - First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

If you don't see top prospects and recent call-ups Cody Bellinger or Christian Arroyo on this list, there are two good reasons. Bellinger will be sent back down to Triple-A as soon as Joc Pederson is off the DL, so you won't get much more use out of him. Arroyo only qualifies at SS in […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/1/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Now that we are in the thick of the playoffs, we are going to be getting two game slates. This means that you need to be looking at certain backups that have ideal match-ups. By saving up on backups, you will be able to afford James Harden and LeBron James on a night you cannot […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire: Outfield

Welcome back to the Outfield Waiver Wire, where we look at the best outfielders available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. Consider this column your recommendations for Week 5 outfield waiver wire pickups. It’s still early. Don't get carried away with making any major changes to your roster at this stage of the game. Tinkering […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Watch List

Welcome to Week 5 of The Watch List. We have had a few iterations already, but here’s a friendly reminder for those who forgot: Each week we’ll be updating this list full of players who you maybe aren’t quite ready to pick up (depending on league size, of course), but who need to be on […]

NFL Draft - Risers and Fallers

The dust has cleared and the picks are in. With the 2017 NFL Draft in the books, it's time to take a long look at how some of the most notable selections may impact the fantasy football landscape. Some of the effects will be immediate for current NFL players, but others may not be so […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire - Deeper Points Leagues

Points leagues are a different beast compared to rotisserie leagues, as you are looking for someone who can fill the whole stat sheet, and when you can find some of those guys on the wire, they are golden. Here are a few guys who can contribute in deep points leagues, one at each position to […]

Week 5 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: The Hit & Run with Joe Pisapia

@JoePisapia17 tells you if Michael Taylor is worth the FAAB, analyzes Patrick Corbin's recent streak, and discusses some closers in waiting. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and Sunday between 5-8 PM EST. You can find new weekly podcasts on BlogTalkRadio live or on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/01/17): NBA DFS Advice

We are on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, and that means we are looking at mostly two game slates from here on out. Pricing for players has been adjusted, so you can mix in plenty of the higher priced options. If you normally play cash games, try some tournaments, great time to […]

Week 5 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

Your friendly neighborhood @Roto_Dubs is back with his weekly starting pitcher matchups. Below are the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 5, and will be updated as more starters are announced. If you've got any questions about which pitchers can capitalize on a juicy matchup and which ones might be worth putting on the pine against […]

DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (4/30/17): MLB DFS Advice

This Sunday has a full slate of games, so it's time to build some lineups. With several different contests being offered on DraftKings, you'll have lots of different lineup options. For our purposes, the following picks have been made for contests running all day.  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Week 5 Cut List: Players on the Chopping Block

Welcome back to the Cut List. Each weekend from now until the end of the season, I’ll be offering my thoughts on players who don’t deserve to keep drawing a nonexistent salary on your fake baseball teams. A column like this can be a tricky thing so early in the year. We’re looking at a […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/30/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a Game 7 between Los Angeles and Utah, and a Game 1 between Boston and Washington. Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan are the obvious plays for the Clippers, while Gordon Hayward is still going to be a strong play, as he hopes to close out his first playoff series victory. A two game […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/30/17): NBA DFS Advice

We're down to only two game slates, but there is still value to be had. The Clippers and Jazz are playing for a spot in the next round, while the Wizards and Celtics are starting a new series. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/30/17. The […]

Hitter Streamers (Week 5): Head-to-Head Leagues

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As a reminder, in this piece we're looking for weekly streamers, which means players who are less than 50% owned in Yahoo! leagues and who have a good chance to play a full complement of games in the week. There are a lot of teams with seven games this week, so I […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers (Week 5): Head-to-Head Leagues

As a new week is upon us, it's time to get rid of that bench bat or middle reliever you have hanging around. Instead, maximize your roster slots with some pitchers who have two starts this week and are probably still available in your league. Here are the top two-start pitchers to stream for Week […]

Champ or Chump: Trey Mancini & Taylor Motter

Every year, fantasy owners scour minor league rosters in an effort to find the next breakout star that no one is talking about. We always think that anyone with the slightest chance of mattering in fantasy is on our radar. Then, April rolls around and somebody we have never heard of does something extraordinary. Left […]

Buy or Sell - Underowned and Overowned Players for Week 5

The weather's warming up and so is the trade market in fantasy leagues. You've likely received a few unsavory trade offers by now that leave you wondering what people think before hitting the "Propose Trade" button. While you don't want to be that guy, there are opportunities to be had if you can figure out […]

DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (4/29/17): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another full-slate Saturday of MLB DFS. Today we have a seven game Early slate, with an eight game Main slate. Unfortunately, there are quite a few weather concerns on the forecast. CWS-DET, CIN-STL, SEA-CLE, MIN-KC, and LAA-TEX all have decent chances of rain and/or thunderstorms at game time. So today will be one of […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/29/17): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another full-slate Saturday of MLB DFS. Today we have a five game Early slate, with a fat juicy 10 game Main slate. Unfortunately, there are quite a few weather concerns on the forecast. CWS-DET, CIN-STL, SEA-CLE, MIN-KC, and LAA-TEX all have decent chances of rain and/or thunderstorms at game time. So today will […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 4: Buy or Sell?

We’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Last year we built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in a pitcher's strikeout rate over the last thirty days.  The tool is for Premium subscribers only, and can be found here. With our sample size being so small this early in […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/28/17): MLB DFS Advice

It's Friday, the warm air is finally rolling in and we have a loaded slate of baseball on deck for tonight. What could be better? First pitch for tonight's games is at 7:05, so get those lineups locked and loaded. No day baseball to distract us cubicle jockeys at work is a little disappointing, but […]

DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (4/28/17): MLB DFS Advice

Friday brings a full slate of games Friday evening, with all 30 teams in action. That means that the lineup combinations are nearly limitless. As always, picking the right starting pitchers, along with a mix of big bats and sleepers will be key.  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

Podcast: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio - Week 4 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss Week 4 fantasy baseball waiver wire targets and general team management strategy. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and Sunday between 5-8 PM EST. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/28/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Two more series are in the books after Thursday night's NBA action, while several have yet to be decided. Friday night's slate consists of three games. Either a Game 7 or the second round awaits all teams. In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/28/17. The […]

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week Four

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 4

Week 3 gave us a flurry of bullpen moves so naturally, week 4 was mostly quiet, with nothing Earth-shattering really going down in any team's bullpen. There were still a few important things happening, and of course there were some great performances to discuss, so let's carefully jump in so we can avoid the DL. […]

Power Risers and Fallers: Week Four

Welcome back to this investigative piece where we examine players who have seen some notable changes in their power profiles -- for better or for worse -- in 2017. As usual, you don’t need me to tell you that Miguel Sano or Aaron Judge are strong or that Jarrod Dyson and Billy Hamilton are toward […]

Now is the Time to Sell High on Eric Thames

Eric Thames has been, undeniably, the hottest hitter on the planet over the first month of the season. Fresh off a three-year stint in the Korean Baseball Organization, the 30-year-old has shown off his new swing and approach, smashing 11 homers to go along with 27 runs, 19 runs batted in and a remarkable .370 […]

Week 4 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects

Welcome to the 2017 edition of the Recently Promoted Prospects! Here I discuss some recently promoted prospects and what to make of their production for fantasy owners. What a week for prospect promotions huh?! Cody Bellinger, Dan Vogelbach and Christian Arroyo! Pretty cool stuff for fantasy owners. I’m sure those owners who stashed Bellinger at […]