NBA Centers: Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

While the “small ball” phenomenon has taken over basketball, the big man is not fully extinct quite yet. There are a lot of young guys playing well who won’t be flying under the radar much longer and some veterans who are re-emerging after not playing well for a long time. Be sure to check out […]

Nick Castellanos May Provide Late Round Value

Nick Castellanos enters his third full season in the big leagues as a once highly-touted prospect who has yet to fully reach his potential. Known in the minors for his bat, Castellanos has hit just .257/.304/.402 with 26 HR in 1192 plate appearances. But despite lackluster career numbers thus far, Castellanos remains a high-upside player […]

Turning Two: Will Anyone Hit .350?

Turning Two: Can Anyone Hit .350?   Welcome back to our fourth edition of Turning Two. We've now discussed who will hit 50 HR, who will win 20 games, and who can put up a 20/20. Last week's topic was fairly common year over year, so let's tackle a real challenge: hitting .350. Hitting .350 is a daunting task. […]

Top 300 Rankings & Analysis (Part 2)

Welcome, RotoBallers. You may have noticed that we're rolling out a ton of rankings content for the 2016 season. Included in this effort is our Top 300 staff rankings, which you can view by clicking that link or scrolling all the way down below. In addition to yours truly, Brad Johnson and Nick Mariano participated […]

Stacking the Pads: Fragile Goaltending Trios for Fantasy Hockey

We’re out of the All-Star break, marching toward the trade deadline and the postseason. It’s February and that means we’re hitting the stretch for keeper leagues too. Daily games will start to get more and more sleeper candidates for those paying close attention. In this column, we’ll be looking at fantasy hockey trends and tandems across […]

Gerardo Parra (OF, COL) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

TARGET: Mid-Late Rounds (OF3) ADP: 234 ANALYSIS: ALERT. ALERT. Gerardo Parra is going to have a full-time playing opportunity at Coors Field. The Corey Dickerson trade to Tampa opening up a clogged outfield situation in Colorado, although it was difficult to see the Rockies not giving Parra ample playing time after signing him to a 3-year/$27.5M […]

Ender Inciarte (OF, ATL) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

TARGET: Late Rounds (OF3/OF4) CURRENT ADP: 217 ANALYSIS: I know what you're thinking right now. "Why do I want anyone on the Braves?" To that I say lay off my team, we're 'rebuilding'. Jokes aside, there is value to be found in middling clubs and Ender Inciarte is one of them. Part of the Shelby Miller trade […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: 2016 American League Preview & MLB Player News

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, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most recent and relevant MLB news and information […]

The Sky's The Limit For Michael Conforto In 2016

Michael Conforto went from starting the year in single-A to the MLB World Series last season. He'll only be 23 by the time the season starts, but he already looks like one of the more polished young hitters in the game. The return of Cespedes may hurt Conforto a tad in terms of where he […]

Elvis Andrus may Struggle to Return Value as Stolen Base Totals Fall

Elvis Andrus' value has come on the basepaths throughout his career, but the 27-year-old is no longer an elite stolen base threat, as he swiped just 25 bags last season. He has stolen less than 30 in three of the last four campaigns. It wasn't all bad news for Andrus in 2015, as he hit […]

RotoBaller Radio is On @ 9PM – American League Baseball: Team Previews & MLB News

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things American League baseball tonight at 9:oo PM EST with co-host and MLB expert Anthony Aniano (@AAnianoFantasy), Tuesday February 2nd, to prepare for fantasy baseball draft season and discuss the top MLB news and player updates. They will be answering all of your American League baseball questions live on […]

Ben Zobrist Fights Age And Lineup Position

When Ben Zobrist signed a four-year deal with the Chicago Cubs this offseason, he knew he’d be entering an already-stacked lineup. From second to sixth, all spots are taken, which will force him to break new ground. Zobrist has spent the majority of his career hitting between second and fifth in the order, so he’ll have […]

Run Support Will Be The Key For Jon Lester

When Jon Lester signed with the Cubs for six years and $155 million in December of 2014, he was widely expected to be the ace of the pitching staff. Then a funny thing happened along the way, as Jake Arrieta enjoyed a Cy Young-winning campaign while Lester never really got going. His first month of […]

Francisco Rodriguez Is A Risky Relief Pick

Francisco Rodriguez has been known for some time as one of the better closers in the game. After a few shaky years from 2010 to 2013, K-Rod returned to form in 2014 while racking up 44 saves for the Brewers. Last year was another decent year for Rodriguez, who recorded 38 saves while striking out 9.79 […]

Josh Donaldson: First Round No-Brainer

Even though the Toronto Blue Jays have been recently blind to Donaldson's worth, fantasy owners should never be. Two weeks ago, the Jays decided to go to arbitration with last year's 2015 American League Most Valuable Player, and will negotiate with their third baseman over a small, baseball-sum, of $450,000. Despite the complications, Donaldson is […]

Week 18 Fantasy Hockey Buys and Sells: Getzlaf, Johnson, Niskanen and Hellebuyck

Have you recharged your batteries, fantasy hockey owners? Now that the All-Star break is in our rearview mirrors, fantasy hockey owners have to be more cognizant about what trades they can make to bolster the talent on their roster so they can make a run towards a title down the stretch. The All-Star break gave […]

Mark Melancon 2016 Outlook

Mark Melancon, who recently signed a one-year $9.65 million dollar contract with the Pirates, nailed down a league-leading 51 saves for Pittsburgh in 2015. Melancon’s 51 saves were buoyed by a 2.23 ERA and .93 WHIP. Unfortunately, Melancon’s ability to strike batters out diminished from 9.0 K/9 in 2014 to last year’s unimpressive 7.28 K/9. […]

NBA Forwards: Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again and welcome to a new week and finally a set of decently fresh faces. I know I have been ramming the likes of John Henson and Evan Turner down some throats in the past weeks, so this week I bring a diverse group of players who offer a diverse set of skills. Some […]

Karl-Anthony Towns (C, MIN) - Solid DraftKings Tournament Play on 2/2/16

Karl-Anthony Towns (at LAL, $7,800) Here comes the big cat! Dude has been an absolute monster over the last two weeks and there is little to no chance that the Lakers and their 30th-ranked defense against the center position will slow him down. Big KAT is going to show Roy Hibbert just what Kevin Durant said nearly 10 days ago. Towns […]

Karl-Anthony Towns (C, MIN) - Solid DraftKings Tournament Play on 2/2/16

Karl-Anthony Towns (at LAL, $7,800) Here comes the big cat! Dude has been an absolute monster over the last two weeks and there is little to no chance that the Lakers and their 30th-ranked defense against the center position will slow him down. Big KAT is going to show Roy Hibbert just what Kevin Durant said nearly 10 days ago. Towns […]

Dwayne Wade (SG, MIA) and Justise Winslow (SF, MIA) - DraftKings Stack on 2/2/16

Dwyane Wade (at HOU, $7,300) We are also hoping that Wade draws the Beard and not Patrick Beverley, who has showed tremendous defensive ability this season. The Beard, however, well he’s shown some regression to say the least. Wade has been a consistent offensive force, so it’s surprising to see his price drop $500 from his last game. […]

Zach LaVine (PG, MIN) - DraftKings Value Play on 2/2/16

Zach LaVine (at LAL, $5,300) Don’t forget that LaVine is considered a point guard on DraftKings. There is a push from some of the Minnesota faithful to plug LaVine into the starting five, but we here at Rotoballer are keeping our fingers crossed that he continues to come off the bench. Over his last four, LaVine is […]

Cardinals Counting on Jaime Garcia in 2016, Fantasy Owners Should Too

Like a knight in shining armor, Jamie Garcia picked the perfect time to pitch more than nine starts in a season since 2012, as he took the hill 20 times for an injury-ravaged Cardinals' rotation. He is currently penciled in as the Cardinals' second starter. 2015 was the reaffirmation that Jamie Garcia is capable of top-tier […]

Cody Allen Looking to Achieve Elite Closer Status in 2016

With the AL completely stacked with elite relief arms, Cody Allen has been quietly building up the resume of an top-flight closer. His 2015 ERA was up nearly a run from last year's 2.07 mark, but his FIP of 1.82 was tops in all of baseball. Allen has blossomed into a commanding presence in the back […]

New Team, Same Old Mike Leake

Mike Leake chose a new home after a late-season trade from the Reds to the Giants last year, signing with the St. Louis Cardinals for a five year, $80 million contract this off-season. He's projected to be their fourth starter. Mike Leake is one of those players who is better appreciated in the real world […]

Trevor Bauer Hoping For Happier Home Outings in 2016

Trevor Bauer's home-road splits were the most concerning aspect of the young right-hander's inconsistent 2015. Opponents had an OPS nearly 200 points higher when facing him at Progressive Field (.797 versus .608). There were some bright sides to Bauer's 2015. He continues to establish himself as a strikeout artist, with his 2015 K/9 rate of 8.69 sitting between Gerrit […]

What to Make of Stephen Vogt in 2016

Catchers are always a tricky draft selection, and one name that will come up a lot in this year’s draft preparation is Stephen Vogt. From the 2014 season to the 2015 season, nearly all of Vogt’s counting stats doubled. His RBI total increased from 35 to 71, his runs scored total went from 26 to 58, […]

Brandon Phillips Ain't (Totally) Dead Yet

While Brandon Phillips is a hometown hero in Cincinnati, his popularity hasn't matched his production at the plate. Unfortunately, the days of 20+ home runs in a season are over. He did hit 18 home runs in four straight seasons from 2010 to 2013, but the power has essentially disappeared since then. Thankfully, Phillips’ production in […]

Health Will Determine Jesse Hahn's 2016 Performance

Since Jesse Hahn's MLB debut, he has shown the ability to dominate even the most powerful lineups. However, he has never been able to stay healthy long enough to maximize his full potential. Hahn’s 2015 season came to a screeching halt when he was officially shut down towards the end of the summer with elbow […]

Joey Votto Will Keep Rolling in 2016

When Joey Votto blasted three home runs out of Great American Ballpark in June of 2015, we all knew he was back. After a dismal, injury-filled 2014 in which he only played 62 games, 2015 was a different story. With an incredible 1.000 OPS, Joey Votto was able to match his second-highest career total in […]