Will Roberto Osuna be the Blue Jays Closer in 2016?

Roberto Osuna looked to be the clear favorite to resume the role of ninth-inning man in 2016, but the recent acquisition of reliever Drew Storen makes you wonder what the Blue Jays really have in store for Osuna. Osuna collected 20 saves and seven holds in only 68 games of his 2015 rookie campaign, and […]

Kevin Pillar 2016 Outlook

Kevin Pillar played in 159 games last season; his first full slate in the big leagues. Although known for his speed and glove in the outfield, Pillar’s production at the plate was relatively impressive as well, and should be given a look as a fantasy option in deeper leagues. Pillar posted a .278 batting average, […]

Dwight Howard (C, HOU) - Risk/Reward FanDuel Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at PHO, $7,800 ANALYSIS: Last but certainly not least, we get to Dwight Howard. After missing the last game due to a suspension, Dwight will be fully rested and ready to help the Rockets take on the decimated Phoenix Suns. I've already discussed how much I like the pace of this game, which will surely benefit […]

Anthony Davis (PF, NO) - Elite FanDuel Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs LAL, $10,100 ANALYSIS: I'm gonna keep this short and simple. Anthony Davis is playing the Lakers tonight. Roster him. Even though his ownership will likely be through the roof, AD has the chance for one of his historic fantasy performances tonight. With Evans likely out tonight (keep an eye on that), AD's usage will […]

Markieff Morris (PF, PHO) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs HOU, $5,200 ANALYSIS: I just had to write about the second Morri(s). He has an excellent match up tonight against the very fast paced Rockets and is coming off his best game of the season two nights ago in Toronto. In that game, he dropped 30 real points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, […]

Carmelo Anthony (SF, NY) - Safe FanDuel Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at DET, $8,900 ANALYSIS: Ummmm Carmelo under $9,000. Yes please, sign me up. Since returning from his minor knee injury, Melo has put up totals of 35, 40, and 49 FD points. Although one or two of those were not so efficient performances, that doesn't hurt you in DFS, so don't even look at […]

Marcus Morris (SF, DET) - FanDuel Value Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs NY, $5,100 ANALYSIS: As I mentioned earlier, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope out, there are going to be a few fantasy beneficiaries on the Pistons. But who gains the biggest boost in value? Marcus Morris. With a lot less competition on the wing for minutes and shot attempts, Morris's usage should get a significant uptick. I […]

DeMar DeRozan (SG, TOR) - Strong FanDuel Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at POR, $8,100 ANALYSIS: I'm sure you noticed my other guard selections were pretty cheap. Here's one of the first under-priced stars I think are in for a great night. Portland doesn't have much size on the perimeter, and doesn't play much defense overall out there. DeMar should have his way getting to the rim as […]

Javier Baez Will Be The First Man Off The Bench

If Javier Baez played for nearly any other organization besides the Cubs, this would be a big year for him. A second baseman/shortstop, the 23-year-old Puerto Rico native showed improvement in his short, 28-game stint in the majors last year, recording just 14 fewer base hits than in 2014, despite playing in 24 fewer games. […]

Devin Booker (SG, PHO) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs HOU, $5,400 ANALYSIS: If Tyreke Evans does sit, SG is going to look a little thin on FanDuel tonight. If you don't want to pony up for Harden (you'll see I'm not buying) then its gonna look even more thin. DeRozan, McCollum, and Louis Williams become your most expensive options. Right below that […]

Norris Cole (PG, NO) - Safe FanDuel Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at LAL, $5,000 ANALYSIS: This pick is hinged on the status of Tyreke Evans heading into tonights game against the Lakers. If he sits, Cole will surely be one of the most popular plays of the night. Cole has scored over 30 FD points in three out of the last four games with Evans […]

Brandon Jennings (PG, DET) - Risk/Reward FanDuel Play on 2/4/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs NY, $3,700 ANALYSIS: I guess we'll start with the riskiest play of the night. In DFS you always have to try to stay one step ahead, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's injury might provide an under the radar opportunity for Brandon Jennings. Detroit has experimented with playing Jennings and starter Reggie Jackson at the same time, […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 2/4/16

Tonight we have some great match ups, and even better FanDuel picks! Plenty of stars to roster tonight, so choose wisely and make sure to monitor all the injury news leading up to the first tip off. In this article, I will be providing you with Daily NBA picks for FanDuel for 2/4/16. The picks will range […]

Chris Colabello Needs At-bats to Reach Fantasy Value

After two forgettable seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Chris Colabello let himself be known in a Blue Jays uniform. In only 333 at-bats last season, Colabello batted .321, hit 15 home runs and drove in 54 RBI’s. Colabello was not penciled into the lineup as often during the second half of the season but was […]

Tyler Glasnow To Debut In 2016?

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neil Huntington recently said it’s “extremely doubtful” top pitching prospect Tyler Glasnow begins 2016 in the big leagues. Having dominated the minor league competition since being drafted in 2012, the right-handed starter has posted a 2.15 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 402.2 innings of work. His 11.8 K/9 is supported by a […]

Carmelo Anthony (SF, NY) - Big Money Play on DraftKings 2/4

Carmelo Anthony (at DET, $8,500) For all the Melo hate that is out there, the following remains true: the offense still flows through him and the dude is consistently among the league leaders in usage rate. The Knicks superstar has improved on his rebounding numbers and may even set a career-high in assists this season. […]

Markieff Morris (PF, PHO) - Value Play on DraftKings 2/4

Markieff Morris (vs MIN, $5,700) Here’s the lock chalk play of the day. The new Phoenix administration has made it clear that they want Morris, however many days he has left wearing a Suns uni, to be the man. They want the offense centered around him and it starts by inserting him in the lineup. […]

Jrue Holiday (PG, NO) and Anthony Davis (PF, NO) - Stack on DraftKings 2/4

Jrue Holiday (at LAL, $7,200) A lot of times we are asked if it is a good idea to actually roster bench players in a DFS lineup. The answer is simple, at least for me. I don’t care if a guy is coming off the bench or starting, all I care about is his playing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/4/16

As gross as the Suns have looked over the past month-plus, the argument could be made that a DFS roster full of them tonight makes a lot of sense. Phoenix is dealing with a boatload of injuries, and new head coach Earl Watson has made it abundantly clear who he wants to get a heavy […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Starting Pitcher (January, Part 1)

Welcome back to our second round of 2016 fantasy baseball rankings. This edition focuses on starting pitchers. We'll cover the top 60 here, and the rest tomorrow. Spoiler: Pitching is insanely deep. This round of rankings features seven of our experts. They are Brad Johnson, Max Petrie, Harris Yudin, Jeff Kahntroff, Bill Dubiel, Nick Mariano, and […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball Part 6: FIP and xFIP

The first advanced pitching stat most fantasy owners encounter is FIP. FIP stands for Fielding Independent Pitching, and attempts to measure a pitcher's actual skill instead of the effects of luck or his supporting cast. According to the DIPS theory that the metric is based upon, pitchers control only Ks, BBs (and HBP) and home […]

Los Angeles Angels Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

The Los Angeles Angels still have a team that could be ready to compete for the 2016 AL West division title even after a disappointing 2015 that saw them finish third in the division race (albeit a mere three games out of first and one game out of the wild card). The division certainly didn’t […]

Five Outfield Sleepers For 2016: AL Edition

Like many fantasy writers, I've expressed reservations about what the term "sleeper" even means anymore. So let's quantify it for purposes of this article. Any player outside the top 100 who has potential to turn a significant profit relative to their ADP qualifies. All ADP figures are courtesy of FantasyPros. Today we'll cover potential outfield […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: FanDuel & DraftKings NHL DFS Advice for 2/4/16

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for February 4th 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.   Introducing RotoBaller's Premium Daily Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheet Get an […]

Marcus Stroman to Lead a Leaderless Blue Jays Pitching Rotation

Once dubbed as the most Major League ready player to come out of the 2012 MLB draft, Marcus Stroman began his career bouncing around the minors, and getting suspended 50 games for taking a banned substance. He later spent time in both the minors and majors in 2014, and was suspended another five games for […]

Edwin Encarnacion a Top 20 Fantasy Pick

There's something really appealing about designated hitters in fantasy: All they have to do is swing a bat. Encarnacion is likely to see time at first base, but the Blue Jays would be wise to give a huge chunk of the starts to Chris Colabello. When penciled in as the DH last season, Encarnacion cranked […]

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 […]