2015 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings (PPR Leagues)

Below are RotoBaller’s 2015 fantasy football tight end PPR rankings for points-per-reception leagues. These staff consensus rankings take the average ranks of three RotoBallers: Edward Gorelik (@edwardgorelik), Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades) and Adam Sabol, and they also covered standard league tight end rankings in part one of this rankings list. Be sure to also check out our 2015 fantasy football ranking dashboard which includes tiered positional ranks, dynasty/keeper league […]

Andrew Hawkins (WR, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds in PPR Leagues CURRENT ADP: 245 STD, 254 PPR ANALYSIS: In 2014, Andrew Hawkins saw at least eight targets in eight of the first nine games in which he played-- totaling 45 receptions, 601 yards and two touchdowns. Over a full season, that would be a line of 80-1,070-3. While this line […]

Three Overlooked Veteran Wide Receivers: Draft Values for 2015

People are quick to turn away from the stars of yesteryear in favor of the "huge upside" they see blooming out of the young receivers. Is that really the right thing to do? While other players in your league are making huge reaches on the likes of Brandin Cooks and Kelvin Benjamin, in hopes they […]

He Gone! Aldon Smith Cut From 49ers

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me a crap load of times, shame- wait… what the absolute f***? San Francisco linebacker and acting treasurer of DumbassVille Aldon Smith was arrested Thursday night for a hit-and-run accident and for driving under the influence. Oh, and let’s not forget vandalism. […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/8

What a week for soccer! With the English Premier League season kicking off and the MLS season in full swing, soccer aficionados and casual fans alike can enjoy great play on the pitch. In the MLS, the competition is heating up as teams near the home stretch. Draftkings, who recently entered an exclusive partnership with […]

Orioles Demote Travis Snider, Call Up Junior Lake

The Baltimore Orioles designated Travis Snider for assignment and called up outfielder Junior Lake, according to The Baltimore Sun. Snider simply wasn’t producing in first season with the Orioles. The 27-year-old outfielder had a .237/.318/.341 batting line with three homers over 69 games this season. With a $2.1 million salary, he’ll likely pass through waivers. The […]

Carlos Gonzalez Smashes Grand Slam For 5-4 Rockies Victory

Carlos Gonzalez grand slammed the Colorado Rockies into a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Down 4-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Gonzalez came up with the bases loaded. The 29-year-old outfielder delivered a grand slam off of Drew Storen to take the lead. Tommy Kahnle came in and struck out […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks And Sleepers - DraftKings Advice For 8/8/15

Saturday looks to be a day of pitching with several star pitchers taking the mound across a full slate of games. Most eyes are likely to land on Stephen Strasburg, as he returns to the National’s rotation in a home start against the Rockies, but not too far from the nation’s capital David Price will […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/8/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, August 8th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value […]

Brandon Phillips (2B, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 68% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: If behind the back putouts were scored in fantasy baseball, Phillips would be taken first in every draft. This season Phillips was severely slept on due to a decrease in power and a perceived decrease in speed. Phillips has had quite a bounceback […]

Logan Forsythe (1B / 2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Forsythe has been a picturesque example of a consistently worthwhile fantasy baseball utility player. So far in 2015 Forsythe has a .279 BA, 45 runs, 50 RBI, 13 HR, seven SB, and a .804 OPS. By producing in both power hitting […]

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Duffey, Owens, Gray, Norris, Severino)

Welcome once again to the prospect call-up watch for week 19. The great part about prospect call-ups this week is that there is a bit more certainty to the short-term futures of the prospects in question, because their teams have already made their trade deadline moves and can start to sort out their rosters looking […]

Seattle Seahawks: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

The Seattle Seahawks made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by acquiring tight end Jimmy Graham from the New Orleans Saints. Despite being a fairly heavy run-based offense, this is a team that needed a big pass catching option, a void that should easily be filled with Graham. Between Graham, Russell Wilson, and […]

Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 18

Recently, fantasy baseball owners lost players like Jason Kipnis and Joe Panik to the DL. That usually means that we need to hit the waiver wire, and find a viable replacement who will continue to produce. Have no fears, I'm here to help. Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players […]

Cut List: Players to Consider Cutting In Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)

It’s been a hell of a week - and not just in the world of baseball. There was a huge thunderstorm and my house got struck by lightning causing my basement to flood. Even worse, crazy winds carried my bbq grill off my deck and smashed it into pieces. So, in honor of my BBQ, I […]

2015 Fantasy Football Rookie Profile: MIA RB Jay Ajayi

The Miami Dolphins managed a steal in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft with Jay Ajayi, a running back out of Boise State. He was projected as a second-round talent, but lingering concerns about knee problems caused him to fall to the Dolphins in the fifth. A torn ACL in 2011 apparently continued […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/8/15

There hasn’t been a ton of notable action over the past few days, aside from the Mariners bullpen continuing to be terrible. Below are some closers and saves updates from around MLB. For a complete look at all the bullpen situations across the MLB, check out and bookmark our MLB Closer Depth Charts. Editor’s Note: […]

David Wright (Back) Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

David Wright is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Monday, according to New York Mets manager Terry Collins, reports ESPN New York. Wright has been out since mid-April. The Mets captain and third baseman will finally progress toward returning this season after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis. The 32-year-old is likely still a few weeks away at […]

Rangers Acquire Napoli In Deal With Red Sox

The Texas Rangers have acquired Mike Napoli from the Boston Red Sox, according to WEEI.com. The deal has yet to be confirmed by the Red Sox. Napoli is a free agent at the end of the season, and the Red Sox seem unlikely to re-sign him. He’s struggled this year, hitting .207/.307/.386 with 13 homers and 40 […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR: DraftKings Picks & Analysis for the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen

This week NASCAR heads to Watkins Glen, NY for the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International. It will be the second road race of the year and a chance for a few drivers to grab that win that will lock them into the Chase for the Sprint Cup playoffs. Watkins Glen is a 2.4 mile […]

Welington Castillo (C, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Welington Castillo just had the series of his life against a Seattle Mariners team that traded him away earlier this season. In two games, the 28-year-old backstop went 3-for-7 with three homers, four RBI, and three runs scored. He continued that against the Astros, going 5-for-12 with one […]

Week 19 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire: Norris, Anderson, DeSclafani, Owens

Welcome to Week 19. As if you haven't been beaten over the head with this concept, we have more rookies to discuss today. That doesn't mean add them asap, simply we will be diving a little deeper into their performances to determine whether they have what it takes to succeed in 2015. We'll also be talking […]

49ers Release Troubled Linebacker Aldon Smith

According to ESPN’s Jim Trotter, on Friday it was announced that the San Francisco 49ers have released linebacker Aldon Smith. He was arrested Thursday night in Santa Clara, California on charges of a hit and run, driving under the influence, and vandalism. Per Ian Rapoport on Twitter, the 49ers also released a statement saying, “This […]

Garza Pitches 7-Inning, One-Run, Two-Hit Gem

Matt Garza pitched a two-hitter through seven innings, en route to a 10-1 victory on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Garza, 31, struck out five while walking two and allowing one run. The Milwaukee Brewers spotted him with a 7-0 lead after four innings, but the right-hander controlled the Padres offense. The only run […]

Cuddyer May Return On Saturday

Michael Cuddyer might return from the DL on Saturday, according to The St. Lucie News. The New York Mets outfielder is looking to return from a bone bruise below his left kneecap. The 36-year-old was scheduled to play in a Gulf Coast League game on Thursday, and then a Florida State League game on Friday, but since […]

Utley Activated Friday, Starting At 2B

Chase Utley will be activated from the DL on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Phillies Twitter account. Utley, 36, hasn’t played since June 22nd because of an ankle injury. During his rehab stint, the second baseman went 6-for-11 with a double and two walks over three minor league games between Double-A and Triple-A. Tomorrow Chase […]

English Premier League Sunday Predictions and Fantasy Advice (Week 1)

The opening weekend of the new English Premier League (EPL) season includes three fixtures that are sure to whet the appetite. Here we offer a preview of each match, and our predictions for the final score. Look out for our star performer selections as well, and let us know what you think in the chat […]

Zach Ertz (TE, PHI) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in 6th or 7th Round as TE1 CURRENT ADP: 97 STD, 85 PPR ANALYSIS: Zach Ertz was one of many tight ends who failed to break out in 2014, partially as a result of a lack of playing time. Ertz is a huge target, listed at 6’5 and 250 pounds, and possesses above-average speed and athleticism. He […]

Analyzing Premier League Transfer Rumors: August 1st to 7th

As with any transfer window, there are loads of rumors that dominate the backpages. We get all kinds of reports and "done deals" which never end up happening at all. However, sometimes they do carry merit so we're going to be looking at some transfer rumors and analyzing the likelihood of them and whether they […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/7/15

If you haven’t updated your FanDuel app yet, do it! They’ve finally caught up with the times and added DL, starting or not starting, and lineup position next to players’ names in the lineup building page. This makes our jobs as DFS players much easier. Friday’s slate is much better for pitching than Thursday’s slate. […]