Smith's Shoe Problem, Puig Scratched, Pujols Returns, Upton Homers Twice

Fantasy Baseball Spring Training News and Notes for 3/27/16 Will Smith Tears Ligament in Right Knee Smith has learned that injuries also happen off the field, in the unlikeliest of ways. One half of the Milwaukee Brewers closer-committee will now miss an extended amount of time after tearing the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, simply […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/27/16

Five games on the slate for Sunday, including the Golden State Warriors facing the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors are eight wins away from the magical 73 and should have no problem inching closer to that number against the Sixers. There are obvious choices from that game for Daily Fantasy, but who else can break out […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/27/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for March 27th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Easter Sunday brings a very slow day of NHL action, with just three games on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/27/16): NBA DFS Advice

On a day with only five games and only a couple of big money guys set to take the floor, it's almost necessary to draft someone like Stephen Curry. Since he's an obvious choice, and James Harden is questionable after missing practice on Saturday because of an illness, I've thrown together a bunch of value options for […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Rougned Odor

2015 in Review It was looking like the Rangers were going to have to look elsewhere for a second baseman during Jurickson Profar’s convalescence, as Rougned Odor followed up a mediocre showing in 2014 with a .144 batting average in April and May before being sent to Triple-A Round Rock. The time spent in the […]

Three First Basemen Poised to Break Out in 2016

First base is the perennial powerhouse for baseball teams, real and fantasy alike. You want to get bombs out of the 1B slot. There are plenty of established options heading into 2016, with one of these names already creeping towards that territory but with room for more growth. The other two should see their first […]

Adam Mernit's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

Bold (adj.) ˈbōld Definition: fearless before danger Prediction (noun) pri-ˈdik-shən Definition: a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future Together, these words form the perfect recipe for making me look like an idiot at the conclusion of the 2016 MLB season. Our beloved Kyle Bishop asked the RotoBaller crew if we […]

Four First Basemen Who Will Disappoint In 2016

First base is synonymous with fantasy baseball success. Every year, players look for superstar talent or cheap value throughout their draft for this all important roster spot. If the likes of Paul Goldschmidt, Miguel Cabrera and Anthony Rizzo are unavailable to you, the tendency is to reach for supposed upper-tiered 1B talent. This is a […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/26/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for March 26th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. After a light night on the ice on Friday, we are back with an […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/26/16

  There are a bunch of really interesting matchups tonight. The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns are going to get stomped by the Boston Celtics. It is easy to pick on the Suns and the Sixers, which is recommended tonight, but read on to see what other matchups […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/26/16): NBA DFS Advice

The NBA is winding down to an end, and it looks like the Warriors and Spurs are going to be the favorites to win the NBA Championship. Who do you think will take home the trophy? Send me a message on Twitter with your answer (@BalesSJustin)! Okay, back to business. In this article, I will […]

Top 400: Dynasty League Staff Rankings

Fellow RotoBallers.We are getting closer. Fantasy baseball drafts have already been taking place, and will be heating up over the next few weeks. Spring training already roaring, and the MLB season is near. With that comes the excitement of fantasy baseball drafts, and we are here to help you dominate them. Today we are bringing you our top […]

Triple Crown to Second Round: A Defense of Miguel Cabrera's First-Round Legitimacy

In the spring of 2014, I began a keeper league with 11 of my close friends. We had played fantasy baseball together for the last few years, but I finally convinced them to up the ante a bit and form a league that would persist from year to year. As fate would have it (and […]

Edward Sutelan's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

The Cincinnati Reds will win the World Series! It does not get much bolder than that. And as much as I wish I could stand behind that statement with logic, this sad fan knows that this is not the season for the Reds. But though it may not be the year for the Reds, Ohio […]

Predicting The Top 10 Finishers in Saves

Before we get to the list, how about some honorable mentions? Despite his struggles down the stretch last season, Shawn Tolleson had a terrific 2015. With a career-high K/9 rate and a career-low BB/9 rate, he was able to rack up 35 saves as Texas won the AL West division. With the Rangers now looking to build […]

Top 10 Impact 2016 Fantasy Prospects: Shortstops

Last year saw two of the most promising rookie shortstops in baseball battle for the AL Rookie of the Year award and set the stage for the next wave of talented shortstop prospects to be promoted. Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa both provided sparks for their teams and proved themselves to be two of the […]

Change of Scenery: Four Pitchers on New Teams in 2016

Another off-season complete, another game of musical chairs. Quite a lot of pitching talent has changed uniforms during this time, so RotoBaller is here with an update on four of the bigger names to don new garb. Editor's note: Be sure to also check out our 2016 fantasy baseball rankings dashboard. Our rankings assistant tool […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/25/16

  It is going to be tough choosing between Stephen Curry and James Harden. Based on his recent play, Harden is going to get the nod tonight. Read on to see who else makes for a great play. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/25/16): NBA DFS Advice

As you can tell from the picks, I'm going to be attacking the Kings/Suns game tonight. DeMarcus Cousins is currently questionable, and it would be wise to make sure he's starting or out and adjust everyone accordingly. Okay, back to business. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/25/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for March 25th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Tonight brings a very light night of NHL action with just three games scheduled. […]

Sweet Sixteen CBB DFS Lineup Picks (3/25/16): Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice for FanDuel

As we move into the second day of the Sweet 16, there are a few teams with very contrasting styles that will be interesting to see play out. As always it is a good idea to avoid defenses such as Virginia and Wisconsin. Without further delay, below are our favorite Sweet 16 Daily Fantasy College […]

Top 500: Staff Rankings and Auction Values (March)

Fellow RotoBallers. We are getting closer. Spring training is is roaring, and the MLB season is near. With that comes the excitement of fantasy baseball drafts, and we are here to help you dominate them. Today we are bringing you our top 500 staff rankings, updated for March, along with our auction dollar recommendations (for those who […]

Sweet 16 & Elite Eight Preview and Predictions for the East and Midwest

March Madness is well underway and we'll giving a full breakdown on each region for the upcoming Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games. This NCAA Tournament has been one of the wildest March Madness seen in years. I'm here to tell you some teams that I believe in for the next two rounds of the tournament. Hopefully these are […]

Sweet 16 & Elite Eight Predictions and Previews for South Region and West Region

March Madness is well underway and we'll giving a full breakdown on each region for the upcoming Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games. This NCAA Tournament has been one of the wildest March Madness seen in years. I'm here to tell you some teams that I believe in for the next two rounds of the tournament. Hopefully these are […]

Sean Kilpatrick (SG, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: It's late in the season, and many of you are locked in playoff battles. The waiver wire is likely very thin. You're going to need to dig deep, and that's why Sean Kilpatrick could be a good pickup for you. The […]

Tim Frazier (PG, NO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Short Term Add In Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Normally I wouldn't advocate for such a short term add, but it's crunch time. Tim Frazier has been playing really well for the decimated Pelicans in Norris Cole's absence. He's played 20+ minutes in all four games so far, and […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers (Week 21 – Playoff Edition)

It's week two of the playoffs in most leagues, meaning the big dogs have enjoyed their bye weeks and it's time to put-up or shut-up. It's now win or go home. You have to cut bait with anyone injured or struggling and max out the production of your roster with key category streamers. That's where […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/24/16): NBA DFS Advice

Basketball is beginning to wind down, but that doesn’t mean that you should. There is plenty of value on the board, perhaps more so now than at any point during the season. The Nets and Pelicans aren’t the sexiest of teams, in fact they are downright ugly, but their high volume, low budget players are […]

Spring Injury News on Tulowitzki, Bautista, Ellsbury and Others

Fantasy Baseball Spring Training News and Notes for 3/24/16 Injury Update Desk is Overflowing With News Normally, this news and notes section isn't limited to only injury-related updates, but there was enough updates on fantasy relevant players that the obvious theme couldn't be ignored. Two prominent members of the fantasy world and the Toronto Blue […]

Three Catchers Who Will Bust in 2016

We're here to peek in at some catchers who are going to underwhelm their fantasy owners this year. Given their price point in drafts, they are set to disappoint you all. Whether it is through performance, playing time, or both, they just have this aura of expectations about them that doesn't align with what I […]