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Week 16 Waiver Wire: Catchers
Now that the second half of the season is well underway, the real grind begins getting through the rest of July and then the scorching hot days of August. It's going to be really tough for those teams that are in pennant races to rest their catchers, and production might wilt under the brutal sunlight.... Read More
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 21st). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round... Read More
The trade deadline is still over 10 days away. And yet, we've already seen a few big trades, two of which impact a few bullpens around the league. There are certainly more changes coming, and it seems teams might not wait until July 31st for the usual "oh-my-goodness-let's-refresh-Twitter-every-few-seconds-throughout-the-day" madness. Ryan Madson, Sean Doolittle, Tommy Kahnle,... Read More
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 and Aaron Judge are strong or that Jarrod Dyson and Billy Hamilton are toward the bottom... Read More
The Washington Redskins selected TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson with the 22nd pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Washington had good reason to take him that high; he has solid size, is a great route runner, and has tremendous red zone target potential. Unfortunately for Doctson, his rookie season went wrong in every way imaginable. He... Read More
Fantasy football can be very unpredictable. In that way, it is a great metaphor for life. I found out this past week that a short story collection I wrote 13 years ago was politely mocked on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this past May. Jovial Jimmy mentioned my book, Ten Tales To Make Your... Read More
We're back to a huge Friday night slate, which has been the normal this season. There are plenty of salary relief options at every position, which means lineup construction can work multiple ways on this slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 41% Yahoo ANALYSIS: After years of injury issues, Wilson Ramos finally logged a full season in 2015 and was one of the worst hitters in baseball. Last year, he bounced back for the best performance of his career, hitting .307/.354/.496 with 22 home runs and 80 RBI. Naturally, just... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% Yahoo ANALYSIS: It's been a challenging season for the Cubs as they look to defend their title, but Ian Happ's emergence has been a bright spot. The latest impressive rookie on the North Side, Happ has hit .259/.324/.527 with 13 home runs and 64 R+RBI in 57 games... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Yahoo ANALYSIS: Broxton is streaky, will bludgeon your batting average, and runs a strikeout rate within shouting distance of 40 percent. He's also one of just 14 players with more than 15 stolen bases. The only player in that group with more home runs than Broxton's 14 is Mookie... Read More
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% Yahoo ANALYSIS: Dyson's abysmal start to the season is rapidly fading in the rearview mirror. Since the Giants picked him up off the scrap heap, the veteran has looked a lot more like the guy who thrived as the Rangers closer a year ago. Dyson has notched five... Read More
Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 20th). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been pretty good. Let us know what you think on Twitter too. The concept is pretty straight forward. We round... Read More
As you are nearing the back-end of your draft, it becomes time to take fliers on players with uncertainty surrounding how productive they will be. Properly using your late round picks involves accepting the fact that even though the player you are selecting could develop into a serviceable fill-in or even a starter, it is... Read More
Missing bats is the #1 way a pitcher can control his own fate. If hitters make contact, the pitcher is largely at the mercy of the atmosphere, the weather, the ball park, the ability/work ethic of his fielders, and sometimes just sheer luck. This is ultimately why strikeouts are so important. By looking at pitchers... Read More
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. We are still over a week away from the trade deadline, but some serious moves are already being made. The Chicago White Sox have dealt Jose Quintana to... Read More
Deals have been coming in fast and furious, giving fantasy owners a lot of things to consider. A lot of the moves have centered on relievers thus far, with Sean Doolittle looking like a Champ after debuting for the Nationals in a save situation last Tuesday night. Ryan Madson appears to be his set-up guy,... Read More
Each NFL offseason is rife with changes that impact the fantasy value of various players. Whether it's the player's team changing or the player changing teams, there are many things that can affect a player's season outlook that have nothing to do with his actual ability. Opportunity is one of the most important factors in... Read More
There's a small slate of games Thursday but there should be no shortage of offensive firepower with hot temperatures projected for several games. There are also plenty of pitching options without many lock down aces on today's slate but also not many punching bags toeing the rubber either. Given the wide array of options for... Read More
What's up RotoBallers. In this column, I will be taking a look at the main card for UFC on Fox 25. Our analysis will help you with your DraftKings MMA lineups. We will be keeping track based on picking winners and losers. We will also predict how the fight will be finished, but that will... Read More
RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio help you crush your opposition during the fantasy football draft season by breaking down each position, starting with wide receivers, going through the RotoBaller.com tiered rankings, and helping you make the best decisions to help you win! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio... Read More
Welcome to the second half. The All-Star Break serves as a breather for the players, but for fantasy owners it's a reflective period to assess your lineup and make the necessary adjustments to compete for a playoff run. This article is a great opportunity to find those hidden gems, and me along with my colleague... Read More
We’re wading into the second half here with the Midsummer Classic in the rearview mirror, and the waiver wire isn’t all that spectacular. That said, there are some big things occurring in the trade world that could shake some rotations up with the Trade Deadline approaching and prospect fever (aka the Super Two baloney) nearing... Read More
Welcome back RotoBallers! We hope everyone enjoyed the All-Star break, but now it's time to get back to business. Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of today's projected starting pitchers (July 19th). We have been publishing this column for a few weeks now, and so far the feedback has been... Read More
When it comes to fantasy football, the decision to draft a player is often heavily influenced by a ‘what have you done for me lately’ bias. Owners often place a greater stock in the most recent successes or failures of players than they do the much larger picture. Consider Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker,... Read More
Right now, there seem to be three names floating around whenever people talk about who the top fantasy tight ends will be: Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, and Jordan Reed. Here's the problem with that: two of those three players tend to...umm...miss a lot of games. I really hate the idea of labeling a player as... Read More
While the MLB trade deadline isn't for more than a week, teams are wasting no time getting deals done. Tuesday was a big day at the office, with moves between the Diamondbacks and Tigers as well as the White Sox and Yankees. In this article, I'll be examining the fantasy relevant players in each deal and... Read More
We have a few early games today to get the DFS action started early, and great options all across the board. There are some clear top pitching on the bump today, so you will need to find a bit of savings where you can. It looks like we should have some real hot weather across... Read More
