Desmond Joins the Rockies Juggernaut

First reported by Ken Rosenthal, former Ranger Ian Desmond signed a five-year, $70 million deal with the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday morning. This deal, while great news for Desmond, carries with it several questions. Where are the Rockies going to play this guy? Moving him back to shortstop is clearly off the table, as that spot […]

Buy, Sell or Hold: Marc Gasol and Ricky Rubio?

Life is full of ups and downs. All of us have our good days and our bad. That is especially true in professional sports and therefore in NBA basketball. Hot and cold streaks are inevitable. If fantasy basketball owners read into them the right way, and use them wisely in their trade politics, that could […]

RotoBaller NBA Radio - DraftKings DFS Plays 12/09-12/12

Check out the latest episode of the Rotoballer NBA DFS Show for the 2016-17 NBA season right now on audioBoom. You can also find new shows from the Rotoballer Family on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Monday and Thursday, Josh Hayes, host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM, and Fantasy […]

UFC 206: MMA Main Card Predictions and DFS Picks

MMA has one of the best sweats in DFS. Two fighters compete at a time with only one coming out as the winner. It's the best feeling in the world when you are watching the main event of a show and know you need a first round knockout to win the entire tournament. And nothing […]

Fight Night 102: MMA Main Card Predictions and DFS Picks

MMA has one of the best sweats in DFS. Two fighters compete at a time with only one coming out as the winner. It's the best feeling in the world when you are watching the main event of a show and know you need a first round knockout to win the entire tournament. And nothing […]

Week 14 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 14 PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 14. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a […]

Week 14 Standard Rankings (Top 300)

Below you will find our overall Week 14 standard rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 14. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, or let […]

Week 14 Half PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome back RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 14 Half-PPR rankings for fantasy football. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 14. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a […]

Week 14 Rankings Analysis: Nick Mariano vs. Industry Consensus

Well, Eli Manning and Sterling Shepard did not pop off in Week 13. At least they connected late for a TD to salvage the day. Manning really dumped on my dreams by throwing that early interception in the end zone on a stupid throw to Larry Donnell, of all the guys to target. Josh Hill got […]

Players Sending Out Warning Signals Heading Into Week 14

Ideally if you're still with me heading into Week 14 you're in a prime spot as a playoff contender. Or you happen to be a fantasy masochist and would like to be reminded of what you're missing out on. Either way, Warning Signals will keep churning along during the playoff rounds with more players throwing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/08/16): NBA DFS Advice

There are six games on the slate for Thursday and we need to make sure we find some cheap options so we can pay up in the right situations. There are A LOT of superstars tonight and three teams are on the second night of a back to back. (Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/8/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

It is a rather short six-game slate tonight, so finding value plays is very important. The Washington Wizards are facing off against the Denver Nuggets, making both John Wall and his counterpart Bradley Beal enticing fantasy options. Read on to find out why. Also, the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in […]

NBA Injury Roundup for Week Seven

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates for Week 7, and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy league (DFS) lineups. Understanding the injury landscape, including who's out and who could benefit is a key skill in all forms of fantasy basketball. Here we will […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Deeper League Pickups (Week 7)

You and your friends love fantasy basketball? Each and every one of you got a few more mates who love it too and would like to join your league? With deeper leagues, some of the players that we own are bound to let us down at some point. If you're ready to move on from those […]

NBA Bench Risers: Waiver Wire Sleepers for Fantasy Basketball (Week 7)

NBA teams have a multitude of players coming off the bench, each with a unique role to fill. As a fantasy owner, you need to decide which of those players can contribute across multiple categories and have the potential to make the most of their time on the court. To find bench players that can contribute more than […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks (12/8/16): NHL DFS Cheat Sheet

RotoBallers, welcome back to our daily fantasy hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks for FanDuel, DraftKings and FantasyAces. Below you will find our NHL cheat sheet - DFS lineup picks, sleepers and stacks for Thursday, December 8 of the 2016/2017 NHL season. Big night in the NHL with 10 games on the main slate with only two teams(BOS, CAR) playing […]

Malcolm Mitchell (WR, NE) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 20% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: For those of you are desperately looking to fill your flex option from the void you currently have, look no further than New England wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell. The rookie out of Georgia has become one of  Tom Brady's favorite targets of the past three weeks. In those three […]

Fantasy Mad Libs: Starts and Sits For Week 14

Pop Quiz: What's the football version of a perfect game? Most of you who read my column are heading to the playoffs (haha, I'm kidding), and you need a perfect game out of your team. And though it's likely your quarterback won't be the one to set the bar no other NFL QB has set, […]

Dynasty Implications - MLB Prospects in the Adam Eaton Trade

Wow, the Chicago White Sox are completely blowing up their Major League roster. Yesterday it was Chris Sale for Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Luis Alexander Basabe and Victor Diaz, today it's Adam Eaton for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Dane Dunning. Two days ago, Rick Hahn had one of the weakest farm systems in baseball […]

NBA Waiver Wire (Week 7): H2H Offensive Category Streamers

It's never too early to start streaming. Whether you have an opening due to an injury, you auction-drafted a crew of stars and scrubs, or you just didn't bother putting any effort into your last couple draft picks, you probably have a player or two on your team who isn't must-own. You're better off using […]

NFL Survivor League Picks – Survivor Pool Targets and Avoids (Week 14)

I would like to congratulate Jeff Fisher on his two- year contract extension. As a fan, this is great. We get to see Jeff Fisher struggle to find his challenge flag for two more years! I'm here, as always, to try and help you identify the best survivor pool targets and avoids for Week 14 of […]

NBA Waiver Wire (Week 7): H2H Defensive Category Streamers

Hey, let's think about this weekend.  No, not about actually leaving your house and doing something.  Let's plan who we're burning our precious weekly transactions to steal a category or two in our fantasy matchups. Below are my Week Seven defensive category streamers for fantasy basketball - rebounds, steals, and blocks for the weekend of 12/9 - […]

Risers and Fallers For Week 14 Fantasy Football

Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. The same goes for fantasy football, and managing rosters effectively is key to winning that championship. Throughout the season, players get […]

Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/7/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

Happy hump-day ladies and gentlemen and welcome to a little NBA DFS Wednesday. That should say big NBA DFS Wednesday, rather, as we have a packed slate tonight of 10 games, the earliest of which tip off at 7:00 EST this evening. These are my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/7/16. Before I get […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/07/16): NBA DFS Advice

NBA's Wednesday night action consists of 10 games. On large slates, I typically like to draft a well-rounded squad consisting of a lot of $6,000 to $8,000 players. Although, with two mouthwatering contests, involving four high-scoring teams, it will be really difficult to stay away from some of the big money names. In this article, […]

Target Acquired: Surprise Target Grabbers and Possible Breakouts for Week 14

The long-awaited fantasy playoffs have arrived. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean everyone's lineup is completely healthy. The players below should relieve untimely injuries and give teams a much-needed boost on their way to glory. Here is a look at the surprise target grabbers from Week 13, and a look at possible wide receiver breakout options for […]

Week 14 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit

It's time for the Week 14 installment of Thursday night matchups with my start/sit recommendations. This week, divisional foes meet as the Raiders travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. Each week of the NFL season, we will be breaking down every game and providing you with some fantasy football advice and lineup recommendations based on matchups […]

Dynasty Implications - MLB Prospects in the Chris Sale Trade

The Boston Red Sox management woke up on Tuesday and decided that they didn't like the Winter Meetings to be all talk and no show. So they decided to make some noise and add starting pitcher Chris Sale from the White Sox and reliever Tyler Thornburg from the Brewers. This deal obviously has some immediate […]

Joe Flacco (QB, Bal) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-team leagues OWNED IN: 25% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Joe Flacco started off this fantasy football season very slowly. He only threw a total of six touchdowns in his first nine games played. However, the past four games he is really starting to turn it up. In those four games, Flacco has averaged 295 yards passing and […]