Russell Martin Has Found a Home in Toronto

After finding success on three other teams prior to 2015, Martin fit perfectly into an already staggering Blue Jays lineup. The Toronto-native hit a career high 23 home runs in his first season on the Jays. While Martin's average dipped .50 points from his 2014 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his RBI, runs, and extra […]

Clay Buchholz Sees No Shame in Being No. 2 Starter in 2016

Ever since he got that final out in his no-hitter against Baltimore in 2007, Clay Buchholz has been chasing something. He looked like he was on track in '10, finishing sixth in the American League Cy Young voting. Then he backslid badly, suffering from depression/anxiety in '11 and various injuries over the years, though he […]

Troy Tulowitzki to Succeed in First Full Season with Blue Jays

Despite a drop in production once he was traded to the Blue Jays midseason, Tulowitzki’s presence in Toronto’s lineup ignited the club’s late season run, when they sped by the Yankees into first place. When healthy, Tulowitzki has the potential to be one of the best offensive shortstops in all of baseball. When healthy. His […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel NHL DFS Advice for 2/3/16

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for February 3rd 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.   Introducing RotoBaller's Premium Daily Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheet Get an edge on your NHL […]

Luol Deng (SF/PF, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 56% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm seriously waiting for the announcement where the Heat add Gilbert Arenas, Baron Davis and Tracy McGrady to the roster. Luol Deng has been playing some good basketball lately and it's reminiscent of his days in Chicago. He has four consecutive […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Week 15 Category Streamers

We are about two thirds of the way to the playoffs in most leagues, so it's time to get serious about sharpening your streaming skills. Remember, the later in the season we get, the less long-term value trumps short-term value. As we get closer to the playoffs, it's all about what your available roster spots […]

Controlling The Strikeouts Will Be Key For Addison Russell

Now that the Cubs have traded Starlin Castro away, Addison Russell has been given the starting shortstop position, which he should carry all season. Last year, Russell was called up at the end of April and struggled at the plate. He finished with a .242 BA, striking out 149 times to only 115 hits. The […]

Amar'e Stoudemire (PF/C, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Amar'e Stoudemire has been showing flashes of his former All-Star caliber self. He has three consecutive double-digit scoring outputs and two straight double-doubles. Make no mistake, the Stoudemire from the Phoenix Suns isn't coming back. While Hassan Whiteside gets healthy though, it's […]

Markieff Morris (PF/C, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 62% Owned in Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Oh how quickly things can change. It wasn't long ago that it looked like Markieff Morris was going to be a non-factor on this team. On Tuesday though, Morris exploded for 30 points on 65% shooting, while notching 11 […]

NBA Daily Lineup Injury News and Updates for 2/3/16

RotoBaller has assembled NBA injury updates and advice on various injury situations throughout the NBA to prepare for your daily lineups on February 3, 2016. Understanding the injury landscape, and who plans to benefit instead, is critical for setting your fantasy basketball lineups daily. Here we will focus on the important questions: Who is injured? […]

Josh Harrison Looks To Rebound In 2016

Josh Harrison had a career year in 2014 but failed to replicate that success in 2015. Missing six weeks of action in 2015 due to a thumb injury, the Pirates utility man saw his HRs drop from 13 to four. Going 18/25 in SB attempts in 2014, Harrison went a meager 10/18 on the base […]

Jahlil Okafor (C, PHI) - FanDuel Cash Game Play On 2/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ATL, $6,400 ANALYSIS: He hasn't become the GPP-type player I was hoping he would be, but Okafor has been productive and efficient in 2016. At this price, and with such a high usage rate, I think he's a fine cash game option this evening. I'm not big into looking at past performance in […]

Wade Davis Looks to Entrench Himself as the Best Closer in 2016.

Wade Davis is poised to be one of the top, if not the top, closers in the game in 2016. Greg Holland is no more, as he is a free agent during his recovery year from Tommy John surgery. Wade Davis was given the keys to the ninth inning after performing very well in the […]

Kelvin Herrera: Not Just a Handcuff in 2016?

Kelvin Herrera might not be as impressive a setup man as Wade Davis was to Greg Holland, and he won’t rack up strikeouts like Carter Capps or Dellin Betances, but he’s still a very solid middle relief option that warrants ownership in deeper 5x5 leagues. Obviously the biggest piece is that he would get the […]

Ian Kennedy Poised for Strong Year with Kansas City in 2016?

Ian Kennedy’s 2015 was disappointing by many standards, as a subpar San Diego team led him to a 9-15 record with a 4.28 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. He is usually a very durable pitcher, though he did have a brief DL stint with a hamstring strain early in the year, leading to his lowest innings […]

Yordano Ventura: What Will His 2016 Look Like?

Yordano Ventura averaged the second fastest fastball in the league last year (just a tick behind Garrett Richards), but he still can be guilty of being a thrower rather than a pitcher for streaks. We’ve seen him lose command and rack up walks on his way to a blow up game, and we’ve seen him […]

Thaddeus Young (PF, BKN) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 2/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs IND, $6,300 ANALYSIS: Anytime you can get Young in the ballpark of 6,500 (or less in this case), he's a guy you have to consider. His high rebounding numbers create such a nice fantasy point floor, and if the shots are falling, he can put up the type of numbers to help you take […]

Edinson Volquez Looks to Lead KC Rotation in 2016

Edinson Volquez came over to the Royals and has taken over as the de facto number one pitcher. Volquez doesn’t have #1 stuff, but he pitches for a team that can produce runs, has a good catcher in Salvador Perez, and has a great defense behind him. This is not to say that Volquez is […]

Can Kendrys Morales Repeat His Strong Year in 2016?

The Kendrys Morales renaissance was real in 2015 after a horrible 2014. Morales enjoyed hitting in the heart of the order for Kansas City to the tune of 81 runs, 22 homers, 106 RBIs and a .290 average. He should hit out of the five hole again for the Royals, perched around that sweet spot […]

Jarrod Dyson: Cheap Daily Speed for 2016

As of now Jarrod Dyson is penciled in as the Royals’ third outfielder, though he should mix in with Paulo Orlando as of now. In the past he has been the speed demon who could come in and pinch run for a guy like Kendrys Morales. Dyson’s speed totals are impressive when you consider how […]

Lorenzo Cain Looks to Build on the Breakout in 2016

Lorenzo Cain took some monstrous steps forward in 2015, becoming a strong five category contributor for Kansas City on their way to glory. His batted ball profile improved in almost every way, and while it might end up being a “career year” for Cain, there is little evidence that points to regression coming for all […]

How Strong Will Alex Gordon's 2016 Be?

Alex Gordon was putting together another solid year until he lunged for a fly ball and suffered a Grade 2 groin strain (ow) that took him out of play for a couple of months. He was able to return late in the season (but was given more rest than usual) and be a part of […]

Robert Covington (SF, PHI) - Cheap FanDuel Play on 2/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ATL, $5,100 ANALYSIS: It appears Mr. Covington has finally carved out a solid role in this Sixers offense, and as a result, he's producing relatively gaudy stat lines for someone priced under $6k.  In his last 10 games, he's exceeded value nine times and by an average of 8.81 points. The fact that […]

Mike Moustakas 2.0 Is Ready To Be A Top 12 3B In 2016

Mike Moustakas threw together a pretty good 2015 when all was said and done, though it appeared he was really taking things to another level through the first half of the season. He was finally using all parts of the field and not trying to hulk smash everything down the first base line. This more […]

Alcides Escobar: How Strong Of A SS Option Is He?

Alcides Escobar is one of those shortstops that is going to feel like more of a “plug in player” than a producer, but the fact of the matter is that he hits atop a strong Kansas City lineup and does have some wheels. Escobar let his owners down in 2015, taking steps back in the […]

Monta Ellis (SG, IND) - FanDuel Value Play on 2/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at BKN, $6,900 ANALYSIS: Ellis has nearly put up Westbrook-like fantasy point totals over the last week, twice eclipsing the 50 point total in hist last three games. Even with the increased production and salary bump, I really like his chances to far exceed his price implied point total tonight against the Nets' abysmal […]

Eric Hosmer's Balanced Approach Makes Him A Top 10 1B In 2016

Eric Hosmer’s 2014 was a disappointment for many, but his 2015 saw him return to form with his best 5x5 year yet as he went 98-18-93-7-.297. Hosmer might take a few more modest steps forward in his career as he enters his age-26 season, but this is likely what he’s capable of. That makes it […]

Jose Bautista Flips Himself Into Top Five of Fantasy Outfielders

Over the past six seasons, Bautista’s proclivity for monstrous long-balls and his knack for driving in a bulk of runs put him on the map. Now, after ‘the bat-flip heard around the world’ during last season’s ALDS, Bautista is one of the most must-watch players in the game, on the field, and in the fantasy […]

Russell Westbrook (PG, OKC) - Elite FanDuel Play on 2/3/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ORL, $10,900 ANALYSIS: To say that Russ has been a monster these last few contests would be a gross understatement. His DFS price tag has risen $500 in the past 10 days, but it still hasn't caught up to his production. In that same stretch, Westbrook has averaged 6.22 points over his salary implied projections. […]

Salvador Perez Is A Top Ten Catcher In 2016

Salvador Perez’s 2015 was rather impressive, as he ended the year with a line that had identical RBIs (70), SBs (1), and batting averages (.260) as his 2014. He upped his homers to 21, a career best, in 553 plate appearances (he logged 606 in 2014), so the power stroke was out to play. Ever […]