Cesar Hernandez (2B/3B/SS, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Cesar Hernandez didn’t run much in the first half, and wasn’t particularly efficient when he did; he was just 6-for-11 on stolen base attempts. Since the break, though, he’s swiped seven bags in 10 tries. He’s continued to hit for average, […]

Mitch Moreland (1B, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 37% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: With Prince Fielder’s career coming to an untimely end, Mitch Moreland suddenly finds himself back in the saddle as the Rangers’ starting first baseman. He’s acquitted himself well over the last month, hitting .325 with nine homers. Moreland still sits out […]

Chris Carter (1B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 45% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: It’s been business as usual for Chris Carter this season, as he’s socked 27 dingers but also struck out 150 times on his way to a .220 batting average. He has a decent chance at setting new career highs in homers, […]

Logan Forsythe (1B/2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 52% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: After scuffling in July, Logan Forsythe has hit .345/.415/.655 in August, with five home runs and 15 runs scored in 14 games. He’s recorded multiple hits in six of those contests. On the year, the Rays’ leadoff man is batting .280/.341/.476 […]

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

Thanks to a double-header at the Friendly Confines, we've got 16 games scheduled for Tuesday. For those interested, FanDuel has a couple All-day contests, but I'm going to focus this column on the Main slate that begins tonight at 7:05 EDT. There are a number of stacking opportunities that I like today, but we'll get […]

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

The Yankees have recently called up a few of their top prospects, and they have looked outstanding. Sanchez, Austin, and Judge are a great trio for Yankees fans to look forward to in the future. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/16/16. […]

Dynasty Review: Deep Fantasy League Advice for Week 20

We're into the final quarter-season of fantasy baseball. Teams are starting to dig deep as they try to get a read on the future of their franchise. Fantasy owners will need to remain nimble. Whether you're a contender or a rebuilder, snagging quality players off the waiver wire is an important part of August and […]

Running Back Handcuffs to Avoid in 2016

The only thing less exciting than drafting a running back to handcuff the top tailback on your fantasy football team is drafting a third-string running back who is not handcuffing anybody. My last two articles revolved around the handcuff running backs that fantasy owners should eye down during their draft days.  This article deals with […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - San Francisco 49ers

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 we'll be exploring the fantasy wasteland that is the San Francisco […]

C.J. Prosise (RB, SEA) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~125 CURRENT ADP: 137.8 ANALYSIS: C.J. Prosise has just one year of experience as a running back under his belt, totaling more than 1,000 rushing yards and 12 total touchdowns as a junior at Notre Dame in 2015. Nine-year veteran Marshawn Lynch retired this offseason, opening the door for Thomas Rawls, who […]

Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~65 CURRENT ADP: 80 ANALYSIS: Duke Johnson is an elite athlete who has the potential to change an entire offense. His game has yet to fully translate to the NFL, but his skills as a pass-catcher out of the backfield have already been on display— he finished fifth among running backs in receiving […]

Tevin Coleman (RB, ATL) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~115 CURRENT ADP: 128.7 ANALYSIS: A preseason injury for Devonta Freeman led to Tevin Coleman being named the starter for the Falcons in 2015. He rushed for 80 yards on 20 carries in Week 1, but suffered a fractured rib early in Week 2. He returned in Week 12, and finished his rookie […]

Ameer Abdullah (RB, DET) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~70 CURRENT ADP: 80.5 ANALYSIS: Ameer Abdullah finished the 2015 campaign with 597 rushing yards, 183 receiving yards and three total touchdowns. There were also the pesky fumbling issues that followed him up from the University of Nebraska. Abdullah had just six games with double-digit carries last season and only two games […]

Braden Shipley (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Braden Shipley had a rough first start, but has gone 2-0 in his three starts since (all of which were quality). He just destroyed the Mets with seven shutout frames on Aug. 11, striking out seven along the way. He’ll do […]

James Paxton (SP, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 34% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: James Paxton felt good after a bullpen session on Aug. 13 and will hopefully be able to make his next scheduled start on Aug. 16 against the Angels. The issue here is some swelling in his elbow, the result of taking […]

Dan Straily (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 38% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dan Straily saw his streak of seven straight quality starts end on Aug. 13 after he only lasted 5 1/3 innings against the Brewers, though he still got the victory. He hasn’t lost since July 8, going 4-0 in the meantime […]

NFL Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Football Running Backs Preview With Anthony Aniano

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of year two on 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 Saturday morning, RotoBaller Radio host Anthony Aniano of will be discussing the […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

Welcome back RotoBallers. It's another week, another dollar on FanDuel with 10 games on deck, although Red Sox-Indians is at 1:10 ET and only featured in all-day formats. For the purpose of this article, I will be focusing on the main slate starting at 7:05 ET. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

It's a rather light slate on DraftKings for Monday's contests, as just nine games are eligible to be used. The afternoon game between Boston and Cleveland is not included in any contests today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/15/16. The DFS […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire: First Base (1B) and Third Base (3B)

With the default trade deadline having passed on all of the major platforms, working the waiver wire becomes even more crucial in most leagues. As always, RotoBaller is here to help. In addition to the players we’ll cover today in this space, remember to check out our weekly waiver wire rankings, compiled and maintained by […]

Top Two-Start Pitcher Streamers For Week 20

A wise fantasy baseball manager never rests. He is never satisfied with his team and is always on the hunt for the player that can help in both the present and future. For this article, we’ll focus on the present, as we present the top pitcher streamers who’ll be making two outings this week. We do this every week, […]

NBA Rookie Fantasy Profile: Wade Baldwin

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 […]

Dan Straily (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 14+ team leagues Owned in: 27% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: After being picked up off of the waivers before the season, Dan Straily has been an incredibly pleasant surprise for the Cincinnati Reds. In 139.1 IP this season he has a 3.75 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a career-low mark of 3.3 […]

Jameson Taillon (SP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues Owned in: 46% of Fleaflicker leagues Analysis: Ten starts into his first MLB campaign, and Jameson Taillon has acclimatized just fine. The 24-year old highly touted prospect has shined on the mound as a starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates and has demonstrated maturity beyond his years. He has […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies (Week 20)

Geez, Mookie Betts. That guy is too good. In general, just how about that Boston Red Sox outfield? They’ve got Betts in right field who can do everything imaginable. They’ve got Jackie Bradley Jr. in the midst of a breakout season, who can also do everything. And they also have Andrew Benintendi who has yet […]

2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Detroit Lions

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 we look at a time that has some underrated fantasy value […]

How to Draft Like a Fantasy Football Champion - Draft Day Strategies and Tips

You’ve been waiting all summer for this. Your fantasy football draft has been circled on your calendar ever since the commissioner set the date. So how do you win your draft? I’m glad you asked. Before we begin though, remember that the draft is simply the beginning. You cannot win your league on draft-day, but […]

Carlos Hyde - The Road to an RB1 Overall Season

Once upon a time, in a fantasy football land far, far away, running backs were the most sought after possession on fantasy championship rosters. Running backs ruled the football landscape, carrying offenses on their backs, and getting dubbed studs and workhorses in the process. From Emmitt Smith to Barry Sanders, from Marshall Faulk to LaDainian […]

Week 20 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups

What’s up RotoBallers. As always, we are here to help with pitcher matchups every week of the season and help win some leagues.Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 20, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]

Will Tye (TE, NYG) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~225 CURRENT ADP: 246 ANALYSIS: Will Tye emerged as the No. 1 tight end on the Giants’ depth chart late in the 2015 season. From Week 9 on, he averaged a little over four catches (4.25 to be exact) and 48 yards, with three touchdowns over his last four games. His standard […]