Risks Outweigh Rewards For Devin Mesoraco

Devin Mesroraco has been all over the place in recent years. Even in a career (2014) year where Mesoraco hit .273 with 25 home runs, 80 RBI, and an All Star Game appearance, he was only able to play in 114 games. Granted, capable backup Brayan Pena was on hand to give him rest, but […]

Don't Pounce Early On Anibal Sanchez

Just two seasons ago, Detroit's Anibal Sanchez was one of the more dominant pitchers in the American League. He put together a stellar 2013 campaign, logging a career-high 202 strikeouts and allowing a minuscule 0.4 HR/9 IP. He somehow improved upon his HR/9 numbers in 2014, allowing just 0.3/9 that season. While 2013 and 2014 […]

Spencer Hawes (C, CHA) - Value Play on DraftKings 2/8

Spencer Hawes (vs CHI, $4,500) With Al Jefferson continuing to miss time, and Cody Zeller's inconsistent play, Spencer Hawes will have plenty of opportunities to produce against the Bulls. Chicago has given up the second most fantasy points to centers this season. Hawes is an affordable option, $400 cheaper than Zeller, and has been sprinkling plenty […]

Markieff Morris (PF, PHO) - Value Play on DraftKings 2/8

Markieff Morris (vs OKC, $6,200) Morris is good for over 30 minutes of court time a night and is still at a manageable price. Morris is one of few options on the Phoenix Suns that can break out, but despite his inconsistency in that department, he is still more than capable of tallying plenty of stats […]

J.R. Smith (SG, CLE) and LeBron James (SF, CLE) - Stack on DraftKings 2/8

J.R. Smith (vs SAC, $5,500) The Kings have also given up the second most fantasy points to shooting guards this season. Basically, Sacramento can't defend guards. Smith is an affordable option that likes to shoot and shoot often. When hot, he can light up the scoreboard. Smith is also a steals threat, as he's posted […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/8/16

Ten games make up Monday's card. Sacramento is playing again, in a back-to-back, which makes their matchup with Cleveland even more appealing. It's easy to want to pick Russell Westbrook or Kevin Durant against the Phoenix Suns, but will they play enough minutes to reach value for their high prices? Since there is a heavy […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/8/16

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns game is very enticing. Be careful of a blowout though! In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for DraftKings for 2/8/16. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays. Without wasting anymore time, let's get […]

Dennis Schröder (PG, ATL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Speculative Add/Stash in All Leagues OWNED: 27% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Dennis Schröder was Atlanta’s first-round pick out of Germany in the 2013 NBA Draft. Now in his third NBA season, he has raised his career highs across the board while displaying outstanding quickness, ball-handling, and improved vision on the floor. At […]

2016 Outfield Prospects and Dynasty Rankings - AL Central Edition

Our division-by-division run down of outfield prospects continues. We've already hit the NL East  and AL East (also catchers, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base). Let's move inland to the AL Central. I've tabbed 29 players to roster or track. If you're looking to load up on future talent, this is a good place to start. Beyond […]

David Peralta Poised For 2016 Breakout

The platoon of David Peralta and Ender Inciarte was frustrating for fantasy owners in 2015 as both players had potential, but they both cut into one another's fantasy upside. Ender's time in Arizona has ended though (pun intended) so Peralta looks like he will see much more playing time this season. In 462 AB last […]

Brad Ziegler A Risk/Reward Closing Option in 2016

Ziegler didn't start out as the Diamondbacks' closer last season, but he took over and was very effective after Addison Reed was relieved of his duties. Ziegler notched 30 saves and a 1.85 ERA, so he was definitely fantasy relevant. However, you always feel like you're playing with fire when Ziegler is on the mound […]

DeMarcus Cousins (C, SAC) - Elite FanDuel Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at BOS, $11,100 ANALYSIS: Did you expect anyone else? Look, you didn’t really pay up at other spots so why not spend your fake cheese on the big hoss. Who is going to slow him down?

Kristaps Porzingis (PF, NY) - Strong FanDuel Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs DEN, $6,400 ANALYSIS: After dudding up for most of the last two weeks, Porzin-God came back with authority with a nice 17 point, 10 rebound performance against the Grizzlies. Word out of New York is that Melo will most likely play, which may jerk Porzingis’ ownership numbers around. It’s a no-brainer that Porzingis […]

Paul Millsap (PF, ATL) - Safe FanDuel Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ORL, $7,800 ANALYSIS: Another guy that figures to be heavily owned mainly because there are really not a whole lot of great options, Millsap has been rather erratic since the start of the second half of the NBA season. He is still scoring his fair share for the Hawks, but what’s up with […]

Omri Casspi (SF, SAC) - FanDuel Injury Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at BOS, $5,100 ANALYSIS: A Casspi roster makes sense only if there is confirmation that Rudy Gay will sit again. It also makes a lot of sense if Ben McLemore sits as well. That’s a lot of minutes, shots, rebounds and usage rate that needs to be picked up.  

Kent Bazemore (SF, ATL) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ORL, $5,100 ANALYSIS: Do you trust Bazemore? Me neither. But he makes a lot of sense on Superbowl Sunday. There are question marks abound at the swing position and though Bazemore is not without his, he does make sense against Orlando. The Magic have given up over 43 FanDuel points per game over […]

Avery Bradley (SG, BOS) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs SAC, $5,500 ANALYSIS: This Sacramento-Boston game looks juicy. It features two teams that play really fast, should have the highest projected point total of the game, and Marco Belinelli on defense! He owns a 112 DRating and if you attempt to quantify that on a scientific scale, that means that he couldn’t even […]

Victor Oladipo (SG, ORL) - FanDuel Upside Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ATL, $6,500 ANALYSIS: Oladipo was on a fantastic run in two straight games last week before it all came crashing down against the Clippers. The shooting/point guard dropped a total of 94.5 FanDuel points in two straight games before drawing a lot of defense from Chris Paul on Friday night. Still, the guy […]

Emmanuel Mudiay (PG, DEN) - FanDuel Value Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at NY, $5,400 ANALYSIS: Despite continuing to turn the ball over like, well, a rookie point guard, Mudiay has put up some strong performances as of late. His minutes have been reaching into the low to mid-30s, and he has shown he is quite capable of draining buckets and dishing out dimes. Hopefully the […]

Isaiah Thomas (PG, BOS) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 2/7/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs SAC, $7,800 ANALYSIS: Look at it this way. The field is going to invest heavily in Thomas. I imagine somewhere in the 65-75% range. That’s just how good this matchup is. So even if you roster Thomas and he lays a dud- something that is not likely to happen- then it still won’t […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/7/16

Sunday's slate consists of only four games, all of which are matinee matchups, so get your picks in early. The Celtics draw the Kings, while the Clippers visit the Heat, opening up plenty of intriguing Daily Fantasy plays. On a shorter card, it's almost necessary to break the bank on a couple players. Tonight's lineup […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/7/16

Evidently there is some sort of football game being played later in the day, so Sunday’s NBA four-game slate starts at 1pm EST. That’s 10am on the left coast. Mimosas and basketball sound really nice. In all honesty, please be safe and responsible in all your Superbowl party-ing and travels for the day. In this […]

NBA Under-Performing Stars: Shooting Guard Edition

The NBA All-Star Break is coming up this week, signifying the beginning of the home stretch for the fantasy season. Now is the time to make some aggressive moves if you're losing, or to load up on some injured players and potential playoff breakouts if you are winning. Buying low and selling high is extremely […]

Seattle Mariners Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

The Seattle Mariners farm system is not terribly promising (sorry Seattle fans). They have wagered a lot on free agents like Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano and have completely depleted their farm system. Though they have a solid rotation and a great core to build their offense around, there are several teams within their own division […]

Rick Porcello Can Thrive With Less Pressure In 2016

Remember when Rick Porcello came to baseball as a precocious 20-year-old who won 14 games for the Detroit Tigers? 2009 is so long ago. Now he's fresh off a season where he finished with a 9-15 record and an ugly 4.92 ERA. He probably spent some time staring at the mirror, wondering where that youngster […]

Danny Green (SG/SF, SA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 74% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Danny Green has largely been a three-and-d specialist for the San Antonio Spurs since earning playing time in 2011. However, he has shown flashes of being a legitimate scoring threat -- including his tremendous season last year. This season, he simply hasn't needed […]

P.J. Tucker (SG/SF, PHO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: P.J. Tucker re-invented himself with the Phoenix Suns in 2012 at age 27, and has been a solid defensive specialist and bench scorer over the last four years. The Suns have been absolutely decimated by injuries this year, including losing forward T.J. […]

Jose Fernandez Remains a Top-Five Fantasy Pitcher in 2016

When healthy, Jose Fernandez has the type of stuff that most pitchers dream about. Fernandez stormed onto the major-league stage during his 2013 rookie season where he finished with a 12-6 record, a 2.19 ERA and a .98 WHIP. He also notched 187 strikeouts in 172.2 IP. Unfortunately, Tommy John surgery in 2014 shut Fernandez […]

Who Are the Biggest Potential Busts for Super Bowl 50?

Who are the biggest potential busts for Super Bowl 50? Look no further. Below I have highlighted three players who are Grade-A prime candidates for dudding it up in the year's biggest game. I've done my analysis, and shared my thoughts as to why these players may have a slow day at the office. Do you […]

Dee Gordon is Fantasy Baseball's Best Second Baseman for 2016

After a head-scratching trade sent him from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Miami Marlins, Dee Gordon’s 2015 season was the best of any major-league second baseman. In just his second year as a big-league starter, Gordon finished with a .333 average, 205 hits, 24 doubles, eight triples and 58 stolen bases. His highly successful […]