Overrated/Underrated Week 15: Shortstops

An analyst shouldn't be proud to make mistakes, but he should at least take some pride in owning up to them. Last time I discussed shortstops, back in Week 3, I declared Xander Bogaerts and Ian Desmond overrated. I jumped on bad trends that, in small samples, painted ugly portraits of what are now among […]

Devon Travis (TOR, 2B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to his call up in 2015, Devon Travis wasn't a very highly regarded prospect. However, he immediately burst onto the scene hitting an exceptional .325/.393/.625 with 6 HR in his first month in the big leagues. He didn't flash a lot of power after […]

Jerad Eickhoff (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: While Phillies youngster Aaron Nola captured plenty of attention as he roared out of the gate this season, his teammate Jerad Eickhoff went somewhat unnoticed with an ERA over 3.50 and just 7.40 K/9. In seven starts since the beginning of June, Eickhoff has turned the […]

Jon Gray (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Glancing at Jon Gray's numbers can be deflating as he's got a 4.33 ERA and only five wins on the season. However, in the nine starts since he was shelled in St. Louis in mid-May, Gray has picked up four of those wins […]

Week 16 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 16, including our recommendation on whether to start or sit them for your fantasy baseball teams. Next to each matchup below, we also have […]

Top Hitter Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 16

Whether it’s because of an injury or poor performance, there are always opportunities to stream players off the waiver wire. The best players to stream are those who are under-owned and face appealing matchups for the upcoming week. Here are five players who are readily available in Fleaflicker leagues and have attractive matchups during the […]

Fun Ways to Determine Draft Order For Your Fantasy Football League

Before you need to worry about whether you should take a running back or wide receiver in the first round, you must first know what pick you have in your fantasy draft. The draft is one of the highlights of the fantasy season, bringing friends and family together in houses, sports bars and online forums around […]

Fantasy Wasteland - Five NFL Offenses to Avoid in 2016

Sometimes it's best to just say "no." Well, at least "probably not." You should never go into a fantasy draft with a list of players that you absolutely, under no circumstances, would consider drafting. Every player has value at a certain point and, as Herm Edwards told us back in 2002, you play to win the game! With that […]

Dwyane Wade on the Bulls: Three Fantasy Takeaways

While the basketball world was still reeling from Kevin Durant’s decision to forsake tradition and flee to Golden State, another bombshell struck the NBA. Dwyane Wade, fed up with Pat Riley treating him like a middle-tier free agent, decamped from Miami, his home of 13 years, to start a new chapter of his storied career […]

Adrian Peterson Training In Boxing, MMA

Adrian Peterson has followed a growing trend in the NFL by adding boxing and MMA training to his off season regimen. While there is likely little correlation between the sports and being an effective running back, it continues to show that Peterson is working to maintain his impressive physique. Being on the wrong side of […]

Power Surgers/Fallers Week 16: Buy or Sell?

As the second half of the MLB season begins, fantasy baseball owners are looking to make the right moves to strengthen their squads for the stretch run. The procurement of reliable home run producers is a fast way to fantasy victory, but is not without difficulty. Power hitters are rarely overlooked, and often overpriced. The […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/17/16): MLB DFS Advice

  It is Sunday-fun day! The games start early, so be sure to wake up early and read this article. Editor's Note: RotoBaller has the best Premium MLB Subscription for only $1.99 per week. We have all the tools to help win your seasonal and daily leagues: Hitter & Pitcher Streamers, Matchup Ratings for every player, Sleeper Surgers for AVG, HR, […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

The Midseason Classic is now in the rear-view mirror, meaning that things are starting to get serious out here. With 2 1/2 months left in the fantasy season, those pitchers that we stream, those decisions to start/sit our fringe arms, all really start to take on more weight. Without further ado, here is the latest […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of NL All-Stars Cueto, Duvall, and C. Seager

As you may know, the AL defeated the NL 4-2 in the All Star Game. As a lifelong NL fan, this saddens me. I have to ascribe the blame to Terry Collins. Why was the completely unqualified Addison Russell allowed to play so long? Why did Jay Bruce and his replacement level performance log defensive […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/17/16): MLB DFS Advice

With games running all afternoon and ending with a primetime battle between two of the most storied franchises in all of baseball it's sure to be a great day of MLB action. As always, DraftKings has several different contests to participate in. The name of the game today is value, finding the right mix in […]

Bullpen Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15

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 for Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely a team is to win, the more likely a pitcher will be eligible […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/16/16): MLB DFS Advice

The first Saturday after the All-Star Game brings a full slate of action. DraftKings has plenty of contests covering any combination of afternoon, evening, and late evening games. Choosing the right pitcher will likely give you a big salary cap hit, meaning you'll have to get creative at all of the other positions. Editor's Note: […]

Top 5 Two-Start Pitcher Streamers For Week 16

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, […]

Poetry in Motion: The Resurgence of Melvin Upton Jr.

Melvin Upton Jr. is better than his brother. OK, that's a bit obvious this year, so how about this? Melvin (yes, we're talking about BJ) Upton is the best dual-threat (power/speed) fantasy player in the National League. At the All-Star break, Upton has 16 HR and 20 SB. Upton's value as a dual-threat player ranks […]

Three Bounce Back Candidates for 2016

You always want to buy low in fantasy football, and one of the best ways to buy low with a high ceiling in a range of outcomes is to target star players coming off of disappointing seasons. Fantasy football owners tend to rank players coming off below-average or subpar seasons lower on their cheat sheets than they […]

Derek Norris (C/1B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Derek Norris looked like a fantasy regular in the making during the first half of his breakout 2014 season. He hit an excellent .294/.402/.477 with eight HR over the season's first half, and rightfully earned himself an All Star nod. That type of production sustained over the […]

New Hampshire 301: Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks

This week the NASCAR Sprint Cup series head to Loudon, New Hampshire for the New Hampshire 301 on Sunday afternoon. The biggest news going into the race is the one and possibly two week absence from Dale Earnhardt Jr. who is dealing with concussion symptoms. Alex Bowman will take his place in the #88 this week […]

Vikings Running Back Adrian Peterson on Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater - "I see greatness"

Adrian Peterson has strong words of encouragement for 3rd year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater, who thus far has seemed to be a better NFL quarterback than a fantasy one, has continuously received praise this summer from coaches and players. It is hard to see how the Vikings offense won't improve on the passing side. A […]

This Week in RotoBaller NBA (7/15/2016)

In case you missed it, here's the latest in RotoBaller's offseason fantasy basketball coverage.  More stuff on the way includes a look at the Houston Rockets under Mike D'Antoni, a peek at Philly's other "rookies," and more rookie profiles starting with Denver's Jamal Murray.  Have a great weekend!   This Week in RotoBaller NBA Barnes, […]

Week 15 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. Obviously this week will be just the few days remaining until Week 16--most formats count both weeks together in head-to-head. Below are all of the projected starting pitching matchups for Week 15, including our […]

Week 15 Rookie Roundup: Recently Promoted Prospects

I hope everyone had a great All-Star Break because I certainly did. First watching Alex Bregman tear it up at the Futures Game, then witnessing Giancarlo Stanton blast several miles worth of bombs in the Home Run Derby and finally watching the All-Star Game on Tuesday. It was quite a memorable All-Star Break and some […]

Shake It Up - 4 Rule Changes to Make Your Fantasy Football Draft More Interesting

Let's face it, after you've done hundreds of drafts over the years, some of your less competitive leagues start to get a little boring. Especially those leagues with the same people whose tendencies, likes, and dislikes you already know before the draft begins. GurleyMan always takes a running back first, JakefromStateFarm is going to load up on […]

2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper - Michael Thomas

With NFL fantasy football drafts quickly approaching, it's time to start looking for sleeper picks that could help you build a winning team. With an abundance of wide receivers available, there are often hidden gems that go unnoticed at draft time. The fantasy player who is smart enough to find those players ends up doing […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Starting Pitcher Rankings: Midseason Edition (Part 2)

If you missed Part 1 yesterday, clicky clicky. As a reminder, these rankings were a collaborative effort between yours truly and fellow columnists/handsome devils Nick Mariano and Bill Dubiel. As such, they may not fully represent my personal views on each player, and if someone is ranked inappropriately, I'm pretty sure you can blame either […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/15/16): MLB DFS Advice

What an All-Star break it was! Giancarlo Stanton showed the world that his power is still legitimate. And now, it is time to get back to the grind.In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/15/16. You can also read our DraftKings DFS lineup picks […]