Eye on the Minors: Prospects, Rookies and September Call-ups

  MLB Prospects & Call-Ups This week, I took to the phones and email to try to get a scoop on which prospects will get called up when rosters expand to 40 players on September 1. I put in some work trying to track down information on rookies and sleepers from all 30 major league teams, and though the […]

Fantasy Baseball Stars on the DL: Who to Keep, Who to Dump

With the fantasy playoffs right around the corner, there seems to be an abundance of star power sitting on your DL. The recent news of Andrew McCutchen, Gerrit Cole and Wil Myers coming off the disabled list is surely encouraging, but there are still plenty of guys you might be stashing, hoping they'll be your […]

Fantasy Football Stock Rising / Falling After Preseason Week 2

  News, Notes and Fantasy Football Analysis Week 2 of NFL Preseason Action With another week of preseason football in the books, several key fantasy contributors have once again had their draft stock altered in one way or another. There are risers/fallers, sleepers being made, busts in sight, rookies to scout, injuries and more. It’s […]

Starting Pitchers to Buy and Sell in Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

You’re Gonna Be On Your Own From Now On With the trading deadline in most leagues having come and gone many Fantasy Baseball Owners must now turn to their league’s waiver wire for help with their fantasy team’s roster. At a time of year when veteran pitchers are coming back from long term injuries and […]

2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 32 Quarterbacks

While we already published our Top 32 Quarterback Back Rankings in three separate tiers, we thought it was time to update these rankings just a little bit considering all the quarterback news out of training camp and preseason.  To make things easier for you, our dear RotoBaller reader, we consolidated all the different tiers into one article. Consider this […]

Fantasy Football Stock Rising / Falling from PHI vs NE and JAX vs CHI

This post originally appeared on Rotoback. I finally got around to turning on my Preseason Pass and watching the games from last week, so I thought i'd go through some of the games and break down the players that caught my eye. First two games will be the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles against […]

2014 Fantasy Football Draft Tools - ADP Arbitrage: Wide Receivers (WR) Sleepers

  Fantasy Football Wide Receiver ADP Draft Sleepers RotoBaller is partnering with our friends over at Rotoviz to bring you this nifty little ADP arbitrage tool for fantasy football wide receivers.  You can use this tool to help you find sleepers for the 2014 fantasy football season.  It's simple: select a player, and results are returned […]

Dynasty League Wide Receiver Rankings: Top 15 for 2014

I previously looked at the top 15 quarterback rankings, top 30 running back rankings, top 10 tight end rankings, and part 1 of the top 35 wide receiver rankings for dynasty and keeper leagues. Today I'll take a closer look at wide receiver rankings for 2014 fantasy football dynasty leagues, assuming both PPR and non-PPR formats. If you have a […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 21 (Part 2)

It’s here.  The date is finally here.  Starting at 10am today on the FXX channel, The Simpsons marathon begins.  Every single Simpsons episode in order will be shown.  Those of you who have remained loyal to my quirky articles know how much I throw in subtle references to the iconic show.  I could not be […]

Top 3 Sleeper Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

  3 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Sleepers Michael Pineda - NYY (50% Owned) In his first start since April 23rd, Michael Pineda delivered five innings allowing just two hits and one earned run while striking out four. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi will likely ease Pineda back into his normal workload, so fantasy owners may need […]

Three Running Backs Who Won't Break Out in 2014

Depending on how many different analysts you read, there are probably thirty different breakout and sleeper candidates at running back every year. Some do break out (Ryan Mathews, Rashad Jennings, Knowshon Moreno last year) and some don't (David Wilson and Daryl Richardson). There are less candidates for busts, because let's face it that's just not […]

Fantasy Baseball Players Trending Up and Down (Week 21)

Don't worry baseball fans,we I haven't forgotten about you guys. There is room enough for me to love both fantasy football and fantasy baseball at the same time - that's what we're here for. The march to the fantasy baseball playoffs and fantasy championships continues. Either you're in the thick of the race, or hopefully you're […]

Live Q&A Fantasy Baseball Chat with Sam Nedimyer - 8/20 at 2pm EST

Have a Burning Fantasy Baseball Question? RotoBaller Sam Nedimyer (@Real_Samuel_L) will be answering all of your fantasy baseball questions on Wednesday August 20th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST. Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball trade, waiver wire and playoff questions answered.   We'll do our best to answer all questions that are asked.   If […]

Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters & Pitchers For Week 21

The playoffs are around the corner and players are starting to make the push. Three of these players will be counted on heavily in their teams’ pursuits. There is definitely a solid addition within this group that can help your roster achieve its own postseason plans.  Some of these waiver wire pickups are good for AL […]

2014 AFC West Preview: Offensive Line Breakdown

This post originally appeared on Rotoback.   Denver Broncos Offensive Line Projected Starter Year Position 2013 P-Block 2013 R-Block Career AVG P-Block Career AVG R-Block Ryan Clady 7 LT 1.10 -2.90 3.13 2.63 Orlando Franklin 4 LG 10.10 5.60 4.63 5.77 Manny Ramirez 8 C 2.40 13.60 4.25 5.45 Louis Vasquez 6 RG 22.50 11.10 6.96 […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 8/20

We live in a golden age of fantasy baseball.  Pitching is at its best in nearly 100 years which means hitting is at a premium.  This also means that hitting and scoring has become more unique which has in turn translated to more defensive measures such as shifts.  Most people I talk to about analytics […]

2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 25 Tight Ends

While we already published our Top 25 Tight End Rankings in two separate tiers, we wanted to make things a bit easier for you, our dear RotoBaller reader, to digest. So we consolidated all the different tiers into one massive article. You can consider this the only tight end rankings guide you need in order to help you formulate […]

Deeper League Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

Four Catchers for the Final Stretch I wanted to take the time to follow up on some catchers who are poised to help in our shared quest to get to the promised land. These options could be useful for fantasy managers looking to secure playoff spots in 12+ team leagues.   Travis d'Arnaud - C, New York Mets BALLER […]

Rookie Wide Receivers You Should Target and Avoid in Your Drafts

Late-round draft picks in fantasy football drafts are like lottery tickets: you invest a minimal amount with the expectation of minimal returns, but with a chance at a big payout.  The big payouts are the deep sleeper candidates we search for every year, and no draft strategy is complete without those types of players.  Obviously, […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 21

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Options As you make your push towards the fantasy playoffs, you’re going to want all the help you can get. Pitchers who win are very valuable, and in many leagues, a win can make up for a mediocre outing. In this week’s column, I will be discussing three undervalued starting pitchers who will continue to […]

Houston Texans: 2014 Fantasy Football Analysis & Team Outlook

The Houston Texans were undoubtedly one of the most disappointing teams during the 2013 season. The offense completely fell apart due to horrific play out of starting quarterback Matt Schaub and a season ending injury to star running back Arian Foster. Despite those setbacks, wide receiver Andre Johnson still managed to put together a decent […]

Week 20 Fanduel DFS Recap: RotoBaller's Expert Lineup Picks

Daily League Lineup Picks - Subscription Newsletter Recap As many of you already know, we take our DFS quite seriously here at RotoBaller. Each and every week since the start of the 2013 MLB and fantasy baseball season, we have been providing our premium subscribers with 3 cheat sheet style newsletters per week, full of […]

Week 21 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers, hopefully your team is still in the chase as we start heading down the fantasy baseball home stretch. Below are all of the starting pitching matchups for Week 21. For every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look to analyze all of the projected starting pitcher matchups and put together our optimal lineups. This week we […]

2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 50 Running Backs

While we already published our Top 50 Running Back Rankings in four separate tiers, we thought it was time to update these rankings just a little bit considering all the news out of training camp and preseason. This is not an knee jerk overreaction based on preseason performances, just some basic accounting for injury news and the […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 21 (Part 1)

This season could present one of the best finishes in recent memory.  As far as division winners, it’s becoming clear that Washington and Baltimore will more than likely take theirs, but every other division race could come down to the final days. As for the wild card chases, it appears the frontrunners are set for […]

Four Wide Receivers Primed For An Increase In Touchdowns

An important aspect of having a successful fantasy season is being able to project which players are likely to improve their numbers from the previous season. In other words, finding sleepers based on current ADPs is key to any sound fantasy strategy, for PPR or non-PPR leagues.  It sounds obvious because it is and yet […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 8/18

Below are my picks for Monday 8/18's Fanduel contests. The afternoon game between the Mets and Cubs is not included in this analysis since it won’t factor into most of tonight’s entries. Keep in mind that these picks are based upon Fanduel’s dollar values and won’t necessarily be the best plays in other formats. For those who […]

Getting A Grip On Holds: Relief Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups

While the holds statistic is even harder to predict than saves for closers, the relief pitcher sleepers we highlight today feature some solid setup men and some looking to reclaim glory they once had. The more likely their team is to win, the more likely these following relief pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers For Week 21: Waiver Wire Targets

It's hard to believe the fantasy season is already winding to a close, but if you play in standard leagues (and even most custom leagues), you're on the home stretch by now. I'll keep this introduction short and sweet then. You all know the drill: below are five hitters owned in fewer than 50% of leagues who […]