DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (10/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

With only four teams remaining, the fantasy options are limited today. However, if you're interested in choosing from the small talent pool, DraftKings has plenty of action for you today. Chicago, Cleveland, LA, and Toronto all provide some good targets to pick from. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Early 2017 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings

Welcome back to the series that further proves that the itch of fantasy baseball never goes away. We're gathered here to look at my thoughts on the top players at each position. Assume a standard 5x5 redraft league with the rankings. First was catchers, and now we head 90 feet to first base. Please note that 2016 […]

Week 6 Running Back Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 6 running back rankings, to help determine your RB starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Bill Dubiel (@Roto_Dubs), Nick Mariano (@NMariano53) and Ben Ruppert (@Ben_Ruppert_21). Featured writer Ben Ruppert also highlights some RB rankings and matchups analysis for Week 6, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, who he doesn't, and most […]

Week 6 Quarterback Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 6 quarterback rankings, to help determine your QB starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Bill Dubiel (@Roto_Dubs), Nick Mariano (@NMariano53) and Ben Ruppert (@Ben_Ruppert_21). Featured writer Ben Ruppert also highlights some QB rankings and matchups analysis for Week 6, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, who he doesn't, and most […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (10/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome back for another Saturday of daily fantasy baseball. Now that we are to the League Championship series DFS becomes very tough as, for the most part, we get a lot of close low scoring games. Cash games are not recommended and for tournament play it is best to target a team and load up on […]

Hollywood Casino 400: Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks

With Jimmie Johnson picking up the win at Charlotte last weekend we are now inching closer to another elimination race. There was some chaos that ensued last week which resulted in five Chase drivers finishing 30th or worse. It could have been much worse for those five teams as a quick look at the standings shows […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week Six Lightning Round

This column is published early every week, and then updated on a daily basis. Over the course of each week, we also publish more in-depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. But in efforts of bringing you timely information, as fast as possible, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 6. Waiver […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (10/14/16): MLB DFS Advice

The San Francisco Giants Notebook" href="http://www.rotoballer.com/mlb-fantasy-news/?team=SF">Giants are eliminated from the playoffs. The Chicago Cubs Notebook" href="http://www.rotoballer.com/mlb-fantasy-news/?team=CHC">Cubs are on their way to breaking the curse. It has been a great postseason thus far. Let's continue to make it great for fantasy purposes! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB […]

Cameron Meredith (WR, CHI) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-team leagues OWNED IN: 1.5% Fleaflicker. ANALYSIS: Wide receiver Cameron Meredith had a really nice day this past Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. His stat-line was nine catches for 130 yards and one touchdown on a team-leading 12 targets. At 6'3", 200 pounds, Meredith has that wide receiver body that bodes well […]

Adam Thielen (WR, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Do not add in any league OWNED IN: Less than 1% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Welcome to the fantasy football map, Adam Thielen. The unknown Thielen put up a monster statistical week with seven catches for 127 yards and one touchdown. However, expectations about a player like this need to be tamed immediately. Thielen signed with the Minnesota […]

Jay Ajayi (RB, MIA) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-14 team leagues. OWNED IN: 44% Fleaflicker. ANALYSIS: Jay Ajayi was a somewhat highly touted running back in this years draft especially since he was the backup to the always injured running back, Arian Foster. Since Foster's groin injury occurred, Ajayi has not really stepped up in the way that we would think he […]

Week 6 Rankings Analysis: Nick Mariano vs. Industry Consensus

Week 5 was good eatin’. Last week we said Matthew Stafford was a good play, and while he only posted 180 yards, his 3 TDs really buoyed his value and illustrated how having zero "true" running backs can affect things. Matt Ryan also got slipped below Brian Hoyer, Dak Prescott and Jameis Winston, which was […]

NFL Survivor League Picks – Survivor Pool Targets and Avoids (Week 6)

Through five weeks of the season, it’s safe to pronounce the Houston Texans as this year’s good bad team. They’ll defeat the bad teams, but get crushed by the good ones. The Texans had trouble defeating the Bears, Chiefs, and Titans. They got smoked by the Patriots and didn’t seem too interested in playing football […]

Early 2017 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings

The 2016 fantasy baseball season may be over, but it’d be laughable to act like the fiending ever stops. Sure, we’re all able to watch some of our favorite players still make swoon with playoff drama, but there’s business to be had. While players will find new homes during free agency, and can still get […]

Devil’s Rejects 20-Team Dynasty League Trade Retrospective

At the beginning of the year, my friend and mentor, Brad Johnson, invited me to join his dynasty league “The Devil’s Rejects.” The owner of the West Reading Phillies had left the league, leaving a team without an owner. Without more than a moment’s hesitation, I leaped at the opportunity to join. And in case […]

Lineups & DFS Podcast: Week 6 Matchups Analysis for Every NFL Player

Every week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will be discussing the most fantasy football information and analysis as he breaks down the entire NFL weekend slate for DFS and regular season formats. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (10/13/16): MLB DFS Advice

A little two-day NLDS finale/ALCS game one combo slate? Why not! It all begins at 8:08 Eastern time tonight, so make sure to get your lineups set this afternoon if you plan on playing. Is there anything we can learn from these Vegas lines? I think they can be of help, but to be honest […]

Waiver Wire Podcast: Week 6 Targets & Injury Replacements

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the most relevant fantasy football topics, injury news and waiver wire pickups for Week 6. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live […]

Week 6 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 6 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 6. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, […]

Week 6 Standard Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 6 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 6. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, […]

Week 6 Half PPR Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 6 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 6. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free to click those links and give these fine gentlemen a follow, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (10/13/16): MLB DFS Advice

The San Francisco Giants are eliminated from the playoffs. The Chicago Cubs are on their way to breaking the curse. It has been a great postseason thus far. Let's continue to make it great for fantasy purposes! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings […]

Players Sending Out Warning Signals Heading Into Week 6

If you recall the intro to last week's edition of Warning Signals, you'd know that we're firmly entrenched into the portion of the NFL season where panic is going to trump patience. For better or for worse, players are starting to show their true colors in regard to their season long outlooks. I should reiterate […]

Fantasy Football Buy Low & Sell High Candidates for Week 6

The waiver wire isn't the only place to change the course of your team. The right trade can make or break your season. The key is to buy low on cold players and sell overachieving players whose values have skyrocketed. While this is a well-known method, some owners still tend to overreact to a small sample size, so […]

Three Overvalued Guards in Fantasy Basketball

The NBA season rapidly approaching means fantasy basketball drafts are here to provide us with anxiety in each round. We’re all looking for diamonds in the rough with sleepers and the best value picks to deliver results all year. You have to find your elite guards to dominate the stats to traditionally come from the […]

Week 6 Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

Week 5 of the 2016 NFL season showcased a pair of the league's elite rushers finishing first and second in fantasy points scored at the running back position for last week's slate of games. David Johnson and Ezekiel Elliott accounted for 29.5 and 29.1 points respectively in standard scoring formats and they are both beginning […]

Three Overvalued Forwards for Fantasy Basketball Drafts

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome back to another edition of our overvalued players, or guys that you may want to take a longer look at on draft day. Today I will take a look at overvalued forwards for 2016-17 fantasy basketball drafts. Hopefully my analysis helps you make better decisions for your drafts, and pick some […]

Centers to Avoid in Fantasy Basketball Drafts

In my last article I outlined some of the overvalued centers in the league.  This time I will be listing centers who you should simply avoid. These players have reasonable rankings according to Yahoo, and have multiple reasons why they will not be productive enough to help your team. Once again, these players aren't bad […]

Reviewing Demetri's Bold Predictions from the 2016 Season

Welcome back to RotoBaller's 2016 Bold Predictions series. We've heard from several writers already, but have plenty more fearless forecasts coming down the pike. Today, it's my turn to put my sterling reputation on the line. I would love to blame most of these on me spending a couple months in Greece this summer. But […]

Target Acquired: Surprise Target Grabbers from Week 5 and Possible Breakouts for Week 6

Another week in the books, another list of surprise breakouts. Oh, and Tom Brady is back, if you haven't heard yet, or in case you missed him obliterate the Cleveland Browns. Pretty much anyone on the offensive side of the ball in New England is an option moving forward. Here is a look at the […]