Bullpen Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 20

With the trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, buyers and sellers have made the moves to thrust their team in their respective directions. While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men that have proven to be closer candidates to target off the Waiver Wire […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Cincinnati Bengals

This article continues our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each roster from this off season and project what the team will do in the upcoming year. Today's piece will take a look at a team that has been […]

Brandin Cooks - The Road to a WR1 Overall Season

Earlier this week, I covered why Eli Manning qualifies as a QB1 contender and how Carlos Hyde's underlying numbers and new coach give him RB1 upside. The point of those articles has been to identify players that are currently outside of the top 10 draftees at their respective positions, but have ceilings that will land them […]

Sammie Coates (WR, PIT) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~150 CURRENT ADP: 161.7 ANALYSIS: Sammie Coates was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Auburn University. He was notorious for not finishing his routes on deep passes in college, as well as relying too heavily on his natural physical ability to make plays. His route […]

Pierre Garcon (WR, WAS) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~175 CURRENT ADP: 190.8 ANALYSIS: Last season, running mostly short and intermediate routes, Pierre Garçon recorded 72 catches on 110 targets with just one drop. He is a precise route runner with 1,529 yards, 140 receptions and only one drop over the last two seasons. While rookie Josh Doctson was a highly-touted […]

Raisel Iglesias (SP/RP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 58% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Raisel Iglesias was one of the most — if not THE most — highly-anticipated breakout candidates for the 2016 season. When the 26-year-old returned from a two-month-long stint on the disabled list in late June, however, the Reds relegated him to the bullpen. […]

UFC 202: 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 […]

Aaron Judge (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 54% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Aaron Judge has shot up more than 50% in ownership over the past week due to his minor league numbers and first few games at the big-league level. The Yankees’ rookie slugger has gone 7-for-18 with two home runs, three runs scored and […]

Gary Sanchez (C, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 49% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Gary Sanchez is fun to watch. He is hitting .391 since his call-up earlier this month, with five homers over his last seven games. If he keeps this up he may force the Yankees to think about trading Brian McCann in the […]

Matt Boyd (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Matt Boyd deserves more love, plain and simple. He just dominated the Rangers on Saturday, tossing seven scoreless innings to improve to 4-0 in his six starts since being recalled on July 9. While he’s not a recommended start for his next […]

Bud Norris (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Bud Norris is expected to return from the disabled list on Friday to pitch against the Reds. Since he returned to being a starter on June 4 for Atlanta, Norris has posted a stellar 3.24 ERA (3.03 FIP, 3.43 SIERA) alongside […]

Checking In: Top MLB Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Typically, in this article I update you on some hot prospects and their outlook for the rest of season. This week and for the next two weeks, I'll fill you in on some prospects who are likely to be September call-ups who will get an opportunity to shine in the last month of the season. As […]

Week 20 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Even with the trade deadline having passed in most leagues, this is the most fun time of the year to be a fantasy owner. The stakes are high, and the difference between a championship and heartbreak can be as small as making one transaction at the right time. Lucky for you, RotoBaller has all the […]

Trending Waiver Wire Pickups - To Add, Or Not To Add?

With the default trade deadline having passed on all of the major platforms, fantasy owners’ sole recourse to improve their rosters down the stretch is our old friend, the waiver wire. It can be instructive to consult recent transaction trends, but sometimes it’s better not to follow the wisdom of the crowds. Today, we’ll discuss […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/18/16): MLB DFS Advice

The Colorado Rockies are no longer playing in Coors Field. In fact, they are not playing at all. That does not mean that the Washington Nationals are out of the equation, however. I always look for opportunities to stack, and I'll be sharing my thoughts on those plays with you. In this article, I will be providing […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/18/16): MLB DFS Advice

Nice little Thursday we have lined up here - with just two of the eleven games scheduled taking place during the day, we've got a nine game main slate on our hands. I say that with excitement, because although we don't have the plethora of options a Tuesday or Wednesday gives us, nine games at […]

NBA Rookie Fantasy Profile: Caris LeVert

In preparation for the 2016-17 Fantasy Basketball season, it's time to get to know some of the new guys in the player pool.  The 2015 draft brought in a massive influx of fantasy relevant NBA talent, from a burgeoning super-star at the top of the draft (Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns) to a hidden jewel in the […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire: Catchers

We're now in Week 20 of the season. This also means that most leagues have passed the trade deadline. It's definitely starting to get late early now. So... if you didn't emulate the Texas Rangers and make a bunch of trades trying to solidify a postseason run, then you might be hoping to grab some […]

Alex Bregman (3B/SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Alex Bregman, a hyped prospect who spent all of 146 games in the minors, started his Major League career with two hits and an unbelievable .071 BABIP in his first 38 at bats. Unlike many fantasy managers, his real-life skipper A.J. Hinch stuck […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Carolina Panthers

This article continues our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each roster from this off season and project what the team will do in the upcoming year. This entry will focus on the defending NFC Champions, the Carolina Panthers. […]

Gary Sánchez (C, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Gary Sánchez, a power hitting prospect who’s been on top-100 lists since he was a teenager, hasn’t missed a beat since his recent call up to the Yankees. In 12 games, he’s hitting .340 with three doubles, four home runs and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/17/16): MLB DFS Advice

It's a full slate on DraftKings for Wednesday's contests, as all 15 games are eligible to be used. There are five afternoon games and ten evening games today, and they are all included in the all day contests. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/17/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to another action-packed Wednesday of FanDuel contests. I can feel your excitement through the screen, no need to hide it. It's a full slate with five early games starting at 1:05 ET, so should you choose an early format there's plenty of options available. Let's get going. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Moore, Reddick, and Kemp

Sometimes, a blister just ruins your day. I did AL players that were traded last week, hoping that Rich Hill's blister issues would be resolved by the time I got to the NL. They aren't, so Hill won't appear in this column. Instead, we'll look at Matt Moore's efforts to make a contending team worse, […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers in Week 20: Buy or Sell?

RotoBallers, as always, we’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Recently, we’ve built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in contact rate over the last seven days. The tool can be found here. Keep in mind, any statistic being viewed in such a small sample size […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 20 (American League)

With the September 1st roster expansion only a couple short weeks away, this column is about to get a huge influx of talent and names. While most of the call-ups won't push the fantasy needle either way, there will be some lottery tickets that hit pay dirt, rewarding their owners with that sweet, sweet loot. […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups: Outfield

It's Week 20 and that means it's time for another deep dive into the outfield waiver wire. Let's face it -- those of us in particularly competitive and savvy leagues do not have the luxury of shopping for "hidden gems" at 45% ownership. That's why we're here to show you some real diamonds in the […]

The Cut List (Week 20): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

Things are getting interesting in the realm fantasy baseball. Some rookies are getting called up, injuries are popping up, roles are changing. Unfortunately, that means some MLB players and their fantasy baseball owners are going to be on the wrong end of these shifts. And with that, if you have someone who is really becoming […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Cleveland Browns

This article continues our team outlook series where we will break down each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each roster from this offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming year. Today we take a look at the Cleveland Browns. Behold, the barren […]

Jake Thompson (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 6% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It isn’t the most glamorous decision, relying on a rookie who plays for a team that doesn’t win a lot, but that’s what 7% ownership usually gets you. Jake Thompson sealed his first Major League victory by allowing only two hits […]