Sean Manaea (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: The 6'5" lefty has shown inconsistency in his rookie season, which is to be expected. On one hand, he has only allowed one ER in his last three starts. On the other hand, in the last two of those starts he went 3.1 IP and 5 […]

Week 2 Standard Rankings (Top 300)

What's up RotoBallers. Below you will find our overall Week 2 standard rankings for fantasy football. Here are our half-PPR rankings for Week 2, and PPR ranks as well. Three of our lead fantasy football columnists, Nick Mariano, Bill Dubiel and Ben Ruppert, have analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 2. Below you will find their consensus staff ranks. Feel free […]

Week 2 Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

What's up RotoBallers? I'm here to analyze the Thursday night matchup with my start/sit recommendations. This week’s matchup puts two division foes against one another as the Jets step into New Era Field to face the Bills in their home opener. Both teams were unsuccessful last week, and will look to right the ship on short […]

Players Sending Out Warning Signals Heading Into NFL Week 2

For those of you who are new to our weekly Warning Signals piece, the purpose of this article is to analyze several players who have become concerning so far this season. Obviously some will be more worrisome than others but the overall gist is to keep an eye out for how these particular players progress […]

Target Acquired: Surprise Target Grabbers from Week 1 and Possible Breakouts for Week 2

Fantasy football is a revolving door of week-to-week talent. There are your obvious, reliable, consistent point-getters such as Antonio Brown, A.J. Green, and Julio Jones. But multiple players seem to emerge each week and put a dent in fantasy scores, even if their success is ephemeral. Here is a look at the surprise target grabbers […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Asdrubal Cabrera continues to fly under the radar despite a Renaissance season for the 30-year old shortstop. He hasn't wowed in any particular category, but has become a dependable plug-and-play MI who can contribute across most categories. On the season, he owns a .276/.326/.464 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (9/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

It is a semi-short slate tonight for major league baseball, likely because NFL recently started again. It is smart to have the bigger baseball days on non-football days. Anyway, it is still a great night for a little bit of fantasy. Why not play both football and baseball? I'm here to help you out. In […]

Randal Grichuk (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Randal Grichuk is doing his best to salvage a disappointing season. As someone who took a chance on Grichuk in multiple leagues as a starting OF, it was tough to see him grind through a slow start, hitting .189 in April with just three […]

Week 24 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

Whether you’re in the midst of the playoffs in head-to-head or trying to finish strong in a rotisserie or points league, the moves you make at this time of year can make or break your season. Aren’t you glad that you have RotoBaller in your corner? As always, after reading about this week’s buy and […]

Jung Ho Kang (3B/SS, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues EXPERT ANALYSIS: Straight fire. That's the only way to describe the start Jung Ho Kang has had to September. Kang had four HR and 10 RBI in a five game span from September 6 - 10 and has knocked out 14 hits in 30 at-bats for […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire: Catchers

The baseball season is winding down. Scary, isn't it? It felt like I was just writing up Spring Training sleeper picks. Now I'm trying to help you possibly win a championship or at least first place in your roto league. Sadly, I can't come up with as gripping material as the division/ wild card chases […]

Jack Doyle (TE, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 5% Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Holster any extreme excitement on this 4th year tight end from Western Kentucky. However, tight end Jack Doyle did receive a couple of red zone targets which he hauled in for two touchdowns this past Sunday in the first game of the season. Overall, Doyle caught […]

Victor Cruz (WR, NYG) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Welcome back to the field Victor Cruz, who played in his first game since October, 2014. His very long-awaited return produced a pretty solid performance on the field. Victor had a stellar effort to start the season as he caught four balls for 34 yards and salsa-danced […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24 (National League)

Football season is officially underway, but us die-hard baseball fans are still dedicated to the grind all the way to the bitter end. Whether you're in a crucial playoff battle or just hoping to stay out of the cellar, there are still waiver wire options that can improve your squad. This list represents players who […]

Davante Adams (WR, GB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Davante Adams had a very disappointing season last year after being very highly coveted leading up to the draft in 2015. Last year, Adams was drafted somewhere between the second and fourth rounds. After battling some injuries and just overall poor play, Davante proved […]

Carson Wentz (QB, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ Team Leagues Owned in: 7% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: The Vikings lost Bridgewater, got desperate, snagged Sam Bradford, and suddenly Carson Wentz found himself off to a promising start to his NFL career. The New York Giants and the Washington Redskins last year allowed the 3rd and 10th most Fantasy […]

Tajae Sharpe (WR, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in All Leagues Owned in: 46% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: Despite a combined 2,600 yards and 12 TDs in his final two seasons at UMass, Tajae Sharpe slipped to the 5th round of the 2016 NFL Draft and rewarded the Titans for their faith in Week One. Against the Vikings, Sharpe led […]

Theo Riddick (RB, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in All Leagues Owned in: 34% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: What started out as a purely PPR play has evolved into something much more destructive. Theo Riddick finished the game against the Colts with 45 rushing yards, 63 receiving yards, a rushing TD, and a receiving TD. He received the second highest […]

Will Fuller (WR, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in All Leagues Owned in: 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: It didn't take long for former Notre Dame star Will Fuller to make a huge impact alongside DeAndre Hopkins in the Houston receiving core. Brock Osweiler threw the ball 35 times and had 22 completions for 231 yards and two TDs on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (9/14/16): MLB DFS Advice

There are 10 MLB games in play at DraftKings for Wednesday evening's contests. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/14/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their expectations, including sleepers and value […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Podcast: Hot Waiver Wire Targets, Top Performers & NFL Injury News

RotoBaller is very excited about the NFL content being produced for our very own radio station. You can now find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Also stay tuned for more shows being added as the season goes on. Every week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host Anthony […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 2

You've read about all the sleepers, waiver wire pickups and starter suggestions based on matchups. Now let me burst some bubbles and tell you who is going to bust big time this week. This isn't to troll or spread hate - that's what those political sites are for. Think of this as a public service […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers in Week 24: Start or Sit?

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 24 (American League)

With the fantasy season coming to a close, the waiver wire for many a league is in the middle of a dry spell. But just because the well is low on water doesn't mean our rosters don't thirst for fresh innings and at-bats. Below are some names to consider to help fill some holes between […]

Deeper Sleepers in Standard Leagues: Week 2

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome to my deeper fantasy football sleepers column for Week 2 of the NFL season. In this weekly article we are going to take a look at some deeper waiver wire sleepers who could help out your team in this upcoming week. For reference's sake, we are looking at standard scoring leagues […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (9/14/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome to back Rotoballers to another wild Wednesday of FanDuel contests. If you followed my Monday picks, your account is in good shape to keep it going today. Perhaps you're looking to capitalize on your NFL winnings or need your baseball fix because you're team missed the playoffs. Have no fear, because we have all 30 teams are […]

Risers and Fallers for Week 2 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. Experienced fantasy players know it happens every year. A player gets hot and sees an increased role, while others struggle and […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire Pickups: Outfield

In the playoffs, every category counts. You could be dominating the major columns like batting average and ERA, but have your success undermined by saves and stolen bases. Remember, if your teams hits 30 more home runs than your opponent, it's just as valuable as winning the stolen bases category by a margin of 2-to-1. […]

Brandon LaFell (WR, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-14 team leagues. OWNED IN: 2.5% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Bengals air attack was in full force against the New York Jets in Week 1. Quarterback Andy Dalton through for 366 yards and 1 touchdown. About half of those yards belong to A.J. Green, who was setting up his own beach chair out on […]

Cole Beasley (WR, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team PPR leagues. OWNED IN: 3% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys rolled onto the field in Week 1 against the New York Giants with multiple starting rookies in very important positions. One of which includes rookie quarterback Dak Prescott. While Prescott impressed with some of his decision making, his numbers in the end did […]