Mat Latos: A Fresh Chance in Chicago Means Fantasy Relevance

The White Sox just signed Mat Latos to a one year deal, shoring up the back end of their rotation. It’s a low risk maneuver from the Chi-Sox here to bring in Latos after a horrid end to 2015. Latos used to be good for 185 strikeouts in a full season (he's only 28), and […]

NBA Player Analysis: What's Up With Andrew Wiggins?

RotoBaller is starting up a new series taking a close look at selected universally-owned star players. NBA writer Nate Derosena will take a fresh look at players that have fantasy basketball owners wondering -- what's up? Where's the big jump in stats you were expecting? Where were the big numbers he was producing in the […]

Brandon Moss Hard to Recommend for 2016

Brandon Moss and his frustrated fantasy owners may have had little to be proud of in 2015 as he scuffled mightily, but a late season trade to the Red Birds gave his fortunes a slight turnaround. If you are wondering how this story may play out in 2016--that of an aging slugger falling on hard times--you need look […]

Don't Overpay in 2016 for Randal Grichuk's 2015

After holding his own in a 2014 audition, rookie Randal Grichuk found himself starting full-time in the majors for the first time last year after the Cardinals lost Matt Holliday to the DL. He filled in admirably, hitting .276 with 17 home runs in only 350 at-bats. Already up to 46th in our outfield ranking after […]

Stephen Piscotty Should Help Ease the Sting of Heyward's Departure

Stephen Piscotty had a spectacular 2015 that saw him hit .305 with seven home runs and 39 RBI over 256 at-bats, earning him the 43rd spot in our outfield ranking. Currently atop the right field depth chart, Piscotty hopes that he and Randal Grichuk can help prove that the Cardinals were smart in letting star outfielder Jason Heyward leave for the rival Cubs this off-season. […]

Francisco Liriano Hopes To Keep Rolling In 2016

Since signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to the 2013 season, starting pitcher Francisco Liriano has strung together three straight seasons of posting a 3.38 ERA or better. The left-hander has done so by featuring a dominant slider and improving his command. The slider, which in 2015 ranked fourth in the majors according to Fangraphs.com valuations, […]

NBA Forwards: Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again! It's the final few days of NBA action before the All-Star Break. It's time to take a look at a group of forwards who are opening doors of opportunity to opportunistic Fantasy Basketball Managers. These three forwards, available in the majority of fantasy leagues, have really stood out in the last two weeks […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: FanDuel & DraftKings NHL DFS Advice for 2/9/16

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for February 9th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, I'll be providing you with five picks (G, C, W, W, D) for FanDuel and DraftKings GPP and cash games. We have a huge 12 game slate on tap for tonight […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/9/16

Are you as giddy as I am? Tuesday’s slate offers the basketball world what it has been waiting for for quite some time. I know I have been on pins and needles for a little while. We finally get to see what the new look Knicks will bring to the floor in the post-Derek Fisher […]

PGA DFS: DraftKings Fantasy Golf Sleeper Picks and Advice for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

What a Phoenix Open that was. I wonder how many watched Rickie Fowler and Hideki Matsuyama play all four playoff holes, even though the Super Bowl was kicking off during the playoff. I'll be honest, I was switching back and forth between the Super Bowl and the sudden death playoff. Ricky Fowler completely blew that […]

Five 2015 Breakouts Due for Regression

It happens every year: A bunch of players produce way above expectations, and we spend the entire offseason arguing over whether or not the improvement was genuine. Separating the wheat from the chaff when it comes to last year’s breakout performances can be the difference between a championship season and bitter, abject failure for your […]

Carmelo Anthony (SF, NY) - Big Money Play on FanDuel 2/9

Carmelo Anthony (vs. WAS) - $8,900 The Wizards push the pace, meaning more points for opposing teams. They have a glaring weakness in their defense against wing men. It's very likely that Melo will touch the ball every possession in order to expose that weakness. It hurts to spend up here when there is a […]

Deron Williams (PG, DAL) - Value Play on FanDuel 2/9

Deron Williams (vs. UTA) - $5,600 Last games' 38-minute 42.9-FDP performance is probably not in Williams' future for Tuesday's game. However, it was a good sign to see him play well in a tough matchup. The Jazz should be slightly easier, and at Williams' price we can settle for 30 FDP and still be in […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/9/16

We have a mediocre five-game slate this Tuesday, and it starts one hour later than usual. Also, we can pretty much eliminate one game from our outlook (at least in cash games), as the Heat and the Spurs are two of the best defenses in the league. That leads to less shots and less fantasy […]

Draymond Green (PF, GS) and Andrew Bogut (C, GS) - Stack on FanDuel 2/9

Draymond Green (vs. HOU) - $9,100 Here's another potential spot to pay up. While a blowout seems imminent, Green against this defense seems too good to pass up. The Rockets have struggled against power forwards all year, and a very dynamic scorer should have his way in a fast paced game. Let's hope for four […]

Don't Ignore Brian Dozier's Low Batting Average

Brian Dozier was never much of a home run hitter in the minor leagues, but found his power stroke in his first full year in the big leagues in 2013. Since then, he has smashed 69 home runs to go along with 47 stolen bases. The Minnesota Twins' second baseman can be counted on for […]

Week 19 Fantasy Hockey Buys and Sells: Eberle, Scrivens, Palmieri and Sharp

There is no more football to distract fantasy hockey owners. There are two months for fantasy owners to either turn their seasons around or take their contending teams and put them over the top. Both things can be done via one or two trades. If your fantasy team has some deficiencies at certain positions, there […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel NHL DFS Advice for 2/8/16

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for February 8th 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's lineup features players from four games, all with playoff implications attached to them. The […]

Jake Odorizzi's Future With the Rays is in Question, But Not His Talent

Jake Odorizzi's name has been linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals in trade talks, so there is a chance he never throws another pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays. Regardless, he should continue to improve in his third full year. In 2015, Odorizzi lowered his earned […]

NBA Guards: Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

This week's Waiver Wire Guards include two guys who everyone knows about already, but should be more universally owned. The other two targets are really deep sleepers who might have big time opportunities over the next couple of weeks to prove they belong on your fantasy team. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Getting Possible Final Chance For Boston Outfield

Baseball, like all professional sports, can be brutal. The transition from "can't miss" to "forgotten" can be incredibly swift. Jackie Bradley Jr. has had the prospect label on him since 2013 and the glue on that label is starting to dissolve. Boston would love for him to be part of an outfield nucleus of Mookie […]

RotoBaller NBA Radio - Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks for 2/8 - 2/10/16

RotoBaller is verrrrrrry excited about the launch of our Daily Fantasy Basketball radio show on our Blog Talk Radio station. You can find all of our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Monday and Thursday, long time RotoBaller lead writer Sam Nedimyer and podcast host Josh Hayes will be discussing […]

Patience is the Key With Henderson Alvarez

In May of 2015, Henderson Alvarez was placed on the Disabled List with shoulder problems and he would not return. At the time, the Miami Marlins were upset about this development. “Here is the disciplined middle-rotation starter that we need,” the front office thought after landing him in the blockbuster Jose Reyes trade. After just […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Eduardo Rodriguez

Many of the headlines surrounding the Boston Red Sox’s pitching rotation have to do with David Price. After all, he did receive the largest contract in the history of baseball for a pitcher. However, behind Price is a group of young guns (and I guess Clay Buchholz) that are looking to make their mark in […]

Can Joc Pederson Produce for an Entire Season?

At only 23, Joc Pederson is clearly one of the best young talents in baseball. Already having a full season under his belt should serve him well as he attempts to continue the success he enjoyed in the first half of the 2015 season where he clobbered 20 HR despite batting only .230. In the […]

Matt Kemp is a Potential Top-20 Outfielder

The days of Matt Kemp vying for MVP awards are over, but the San Diego Padres right fielder quietly put together a solid debut season in Southern California. His 23 home runs were second on the team, while his 100 RBIs ranked first (and 13th in the majors). Kemp also stole 12 bases, making him […]

Indians Comfortable Opening Season With Giovanny Urshela at Third

During a recent radio stop on 92.3 The Fan radio, Indians manager Terry Francona said that the team would be okay with Giovanny Urshela opening the season as the team's starting third baseman despite “knowing that his offense [hasn't] quite caught up” to his defense. As a 23-year-old rookie last season, Urshela hit .225 with […]

Trevor Rosenthal Wants More Saves

After saving 45 games for the Cardinals in 2014, Trevor Rosenthal set a Cardinals record by locking down 48 more in 2015. He already has his sights set higher, saying "you always want to beat your own record." The life of a young closer on a perennially-contending team is good, as can be seen in Rosenthal's gaudy […]

Matt Carpenter Has Career 2015, But Can He Repeat?

The breakout season the baseball world waited for from Matt Carpenter in 2014 appears to have taken a wrong turn at Albuquerque and showed up last season instead. He finished 2015 hitting .272 with 28 home runs, 84 RBI and 102 runs. The power that went missing came back in a big way as he […]

Doubts of Yadier Molina's Opening Day Availability Grow

Still sporting a hard cast on his surgically-repaired left thumb, doubts about Yadier Molina's recovery wrapping up by the end of Spring Training are getting louder and louder. Thumb surgeries are tricky for any player to recover quickly and properly from, but two consecutively on the same thumb for a catcher is a tall task […]