NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 4/20/16

With only three games on the docket tonight, your margin for error in roster building will be quite slim. The one silver lining to today's small number of options in comparison to tomorrow's similar one is that there aren't too many injury concerns for tonight. In other words, we shouldn't have to wait until close […]

Erasmo Ramirez (SP/RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick him up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After starting the season pitching out of the bullpen, Erasmo Ramirez impressed in his first start, logging 5.2 innings of no run, three-hit ball against the Chicago White Sox. It was his second victory of the 2016 campaign. The only reason why […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Mallex Smith, Trumbo and Harvey

Small sample size has been a common refrain from fantasy baseball experts over the past few weeks, as one hot or cold game should not significantly change your outlook on a player. The month of April is almost over now and, while it is still a small sample, a sixth of the season is almost […]

The Cut List (Week 3): Players To Consider Cutting Bait On

So we're into Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. You're starting to get an idea of what your rosters' strengths and weaknesses are, and what the guys on your team are capable of. What comes with that is seeing that some guys may not be in for a good 2016, or that you might […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So Chris Carter is your prototypical all-or-nothing hitter. He will either hit a ton of bombs, or miss so badly the only thing the defense will worry about is catching a cold. For reference, Carter's K-rate has been over 30% in […]

Marcus Semien (SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 51% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Marcus Semienstarted and finished strong last season, but was unplayable during the middle stretch. Ultimately, though, he showed improvement across the board from his rookie year, making higher quality contact and hitting for more power while cutting his strikeout rate substantially. He's […]

Week 3 Buy and Sell for Fantasy Baseball

This early in the season, most of my advice boils down to, “Be patient.” The fantasy baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint. Nobody wants to fall behind early, but overreacting to small samples is a good way to make sure you stay behind. That doesn’t mean there aren’t moves to be made. Savvy […]

Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After being traded to Milwaukee at the deadline last season as part of the package for Carlos Gomez, Domingo Santana hit eight homers and stole four bases in just 187 plate appearances. That performance garnered him some buzz as a potential sleeper, particularly after news […]

Jorge Soler (CHC, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: As much as I'm hoping he fizzles out so that Javier Baez gets his job, Jorge Soler is the left fielder at the moment. Soler is batting .219 at the moment, but he's coming off a stretch where he scored a run in […]

Analyzing the Average Exit Velocity Leaders So Far

Welcome one, welcome all, to this look in at the leaderboard for hitter’s average exit velocity as of the beginning of April 19. Hopefully you've already read about hard hit rates, if not please click this! This is going to be a quick hitter, and some of these names can be presented with little comment. […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Three

Finding worthwhile outfield talent off the waiver wire is tricky business. There's always a catch. Player X in Toronto may mash homers against lefties, but only plays twice a week. Player Y in Miami may have excellent base stealing potential, but can't find playing time in a crowded outfield. These are all hypotheticals, of course. But that's just […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/20/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, April 20th 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. Playoffs have begun. Certain teams are already facing elimination and must-wins, while others […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/20/16): MLB DFS Advice

Pitchers can make or break your night, on the field and for Daily Fantasy lineups. It's a no brainer to target guys like Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, but if you can avoid breaking the bank on a pitcher, then that's what you should do. Drafting affordable pitchers who have favorable matchups will free up […]

MLB Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Baseball Advice for 4/20/16

Welcome back FanDuelers! We have a full slate of games today, with early games starting at 12:35 ET along with the main slate at 7:05 ET. Keep that in mind as you choose tourneys and select your players. Nothing worse than guessing whether you're fringe player will get a start. The theme for today is […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Starting Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (4/20/16)

Welcome back to the DFS Patrol. Regular season basketball is officially over which means it's all baseball here on out. In this article, I’ll be providing you with the top starting pitcher streamers for daily fantasy baseball (DFS) and for seasonal leagues for 4/20/16. These streamers will range from high-priced / high-ownership options to low-priced […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Lineup Updates for DraftKings and FanDuel - 4/20/16

This article will be continuously updated. Check back throughout the day. In this article, we’ll be providing you with critical lineup updates and injury news for MLB games on 4/20/16. We’ll try to update this article up until games so you have the latest information to set your daily fantasy baseball lineups on FanDuel and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/20/16): NBA DFS Advice

As many expected, the Warriors are running away with the series against the Rockets. It'll be interesting to see if the Spurs, Cavs, or anyone for that matter can stop them this postseason. Okay, back to business. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for DraftKings on […]

Listen Live: RotoBaller Radio is On At 9:30 Analyzing Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things fantasy baseball tonight at 9:3o PM EST with co-host and MLB expert Anthony Aniano (@AAnianoFantasy), Tuesday April 19th. We will be catching you up on the latest news and answering all of your waiver wire questions live on the air, so get involved with our live Q&A chat room below and […]

RotoBaller Radio Presents: Fantasy Baseball Week 3 Sit/Start Analysis And Matchup Preview

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of the second year of RotoBaller Radio. You can find our new shows as always on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, YouTube, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every week RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and esteemed co-host's Josh Hayes will be discussing fantasy baseball matchups and breaking down everything you need to know. […]

Asdrubal Cabrera (SS, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 14% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: This is not the All-Star Asdrubal Cabrera of 2011. As one of the top young shortstops in the game, Cabrera slugged 25 homers and swiped 17 bags for the Indians. He is, however, still a very serviceable fantasy asset. Cabrera has […]

Marcus Semien (SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Mixed Leagues OWNED IN: 56% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Marcus Semien had his power stroke going last week, clubbing three homers in just 18 at-bats. While you can't expect that kind of production every week, you can expect him to be a 20/10 guy batting second lead-off (the nine hole) for the Athletics. Semien […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, AL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: While Devon Travis won't be back with the Jays until at least May, if you don't grab him now, you likely won't get him. The rookie second baseman was forced to end his season early thanks to shoulder problems that sprang […]

Javier Baez (2B, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues, NL-Only leagues OWNED IN: 16% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Javier Baez is going to be used as a super-utility man for the Cubs. He'll see time at second base, shortstop and third base depending on who needs a day off. While this won't equate to everyday playing time for the young […]

MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (4/19/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks

It doesn't take an expert to tell you to play Bryce Harper against right-handed pitching. It is much more difficult, however, to sift through the cheap options for the right value plays that can help you fit in the studs you want and put your lineup over the top. That is the purpose of this article -- […]

Overrated and Underrated Shortstops: Week Three

If you have not yet started fretting about your team's underperformance, good for you. But it'll likely sink in soon -- this sinking feeling that you're losing ground with no way to catch up. And the guys pulling you like quicksand, in a series panicked transactions, will be the first to go. Fortunately, some of […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): Texas Open

Former number one in the world Luke Donald was unable to convert his 54-hole lead into a victory as Branden Grace shot 5-under 66 in the final round to win his first PGA Tour event. Russell Knox finished runner-up with Donald (I chose Knox in my column last week.) Four of my eight selections missed […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/19/16): NBA DFS Advice

Just two games on tap for the NBA Playoff schedule, but that doesn't mean there aren't many possibilities for various lineups. There is definitely a way to create a nice stars and “scrubs” lineup, soldiering the best matchups at each position. But how often do those lineups hit. I intend to have at least some […]

Wil Myers (OF/1B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues and NL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 63% of Flea Flicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Wil Myers has had quite the career since winning the AL Rookie of the Year award back in 2013. He has suffered multiple injuries which have cost him significant playing time, he was traded to the Padres and has been an […]

Using Hard Hit Rates to Win Your Fantasy Baseball League

Welcome to this little crash course on hard hit rates. Use this helpful tool in the battle for fantasy baseball supremacy. Hard hit rate relates to several things: the velocity at which a baseball leaves the bat after contact is made, the hang time, the angle at which it is hit, amongst others involved in an algorithm […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire: First Base and Third Base

The early part of the season is a difficult one when your job is writing about fake baseball. During the offseason and spring training, you’re free to speculate (sometimes wildly) about pretty much any player. But when the games start counting, you’re forced to try drawing conclusions from microscopic samples. Not to mention there are […]