Royals Acquire Ben Zobrist For Two Minor Leaguers

The Kansas City Royals acquired utility player Ben Zobrist and cash considerations from the Oakland A’s in exchange for pitchers Aaron Brooks and Sean Manaea, according to ESPN.com. The Royals are 60-38 and hold an eight game lead for first place in the AL Central. They are well on their way to the playoffs but […]

Mets Jenrry Mejia Suspended 162 Games For 2nd Failed PED Test

New York Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia has been suspended 162 games for his second positive PED test, according to MLB.com. Mejia, 25, will be suspended for the second time this season. He returned from an 80-game suspension for his first failed PED test just three weeks ago. The right-hander won’t be back on a major […]

David Murphy To Angels: Indians Receive SS Prospect Eric Stamets

The Anaheim Angels are close to acquiring David Murphy from the Cleveland Indians, according to The Los Angeles Times. The Indians will receive shortstop prospect Eric Stamets, according to CBS Sports. The deal proves that Cleveland, 15 games out of first place in the AL Central, has thrown in the towel on 2015. Murphy, 33, […]

NFL Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: 2015 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Preview

RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night , RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most relevant fantasy football news and getting you ready for […]

Why Ameer Abdullah is a Big Sleeper Running Back for 2015

It was no surprise that the Detroit Lions allowed Reggie Bush to walk in free agency. Joique Bell did the heavy duty work and Theo Riddick proved himself just as effective in the passing game, averaging 5 catches for 53 yards in the 5 games that Bush missed. Despite having Bell and Riddick around, the […]

Ken Giles (RP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Philadelphia Phillies just traded current closer Jonathan Papelbon to the Washington Nationals. While setup man Ken Giles is already owned in 41% of fantasy baseball leagues, he is still being written about as he should be grabbed everywhere now that Papelbon is out of the picture. […]

Raheem's Transfer to Manchester City All About The Sterling?

As Raheem Sterling sits with his new teammates in Australia, Liverpool football club are sitting in clover. The 49 million pound transfer (approximately 77 million Dollars) now makes the Jamaican born English international the world's most expensive player of 21 years of age or under. The transfer saga surrounding the 20-year old midfielder's future had reached […]

Game of Thrones: Roger Goodell Upholds Tom Brady’s Suspension

Stop me if you've heard this joke before: So Tom Brady's phone and Ray Lewis' white suit walk into a bar... NFL commissioner and Darth Vader twin Roger Goodell upheld the four game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for his role in the unfortunately famous Ballgazi after it was revealed by sources […]

David Cobb (RB, TEN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Middle Rounds CURRENT ADP: 117 STD, 127 PPR ANALYSIS: David Cobb, a fifth-round pick out of the University of Minnesota in 2015, proved in college that he could be a work-horse running back, having rushed the ball 314 times in 2014 despite dealing with a hamstring injury. Cobb is mainly a powerful, bruising back, but […]

Carlos Gonzalez On The Trade Block: OF Red-Hot Right Now

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is now on the trading block after the Troy Tulowitzki trade on Monday. Gonzalez, 29, only has two more years on his contract worth $37 million. The Rockies' asking price could be high for the outfielder who is in the prime of his career despite battling some injuries. CarGo wouldn't be a […]

Tigers Eyeing Mike Leake At The Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake on their radar as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches soon. The Tigers are three games below .500 and 4 1/2 games out of the second American League Wild Card spot. They need help in the pitching area next to David Price, which Leake would help with. […]

Ryan Zimmerman (Foot) Activated: Playing Tuesday Against Marlins

Ryan Zimmerman will be activated from the DL on Tuesday and play against the Miami Marlins on the road. The Washington Nationals third and first baseman has been out since early June with plantar fasciitis on his foot. Zimmerman didn’t have the best minor league rehab assignment when he went 1-for-15. It’s been a down […]

Nationals 'Making Progress' On Papelbon: Won't Approve Deal Unless He Is Closer

Jonathan Papelbon is the latest reliever that the Washington Nationals are interested in. The Nationals are “making progress” to acquire the Philadelphia Phillies closer. The 34-year-old right-hander has wanted out of Philly seemingly all year. The Phillies are out of contention for the postseason while Washington is holding onto first place in the NL East, and […]

D'Arnaud (Elbow) Possibly Back This Weekend For Mets

Travis d’Arnaud is slated to make his return to the New York Mets over the weekend against the Washington Nationals. The Mets catcher went 1-for-3 with a single while catching seven innings for Double-A Binghamton on Monday. D’Arnaud will catch a full game on Tuesday, which could be his final game during his rehab stint […]

Tottenham Hotspur Fantasy Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

For seasoned followers of Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) last season was pretty much par for the course.  A Europe League finish but never any real prospect of that break through back into the Champions League. At least the Manager was finally able to identify the players acquired before his arrival that have a future at White […]

Three Players Who Should Join The MLS Next

It's been a great year or so for MLS fans. In the past year, the likes of Frank Lampard, David Villa, Kaka, Steven Gerrard, Sebastian Giovinco and Andrea Pirlo have all relocated to North America, hoping to continue the rise and popularity of soccer. And it doesn't look like a trend that's going to end […]

Patrick Corbin (SP, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in NL-Only and Deep Mixed Leagues Ownership: 15% Yahoo!, 15% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Patrick Corbin finally earned his first win of the season in his last outing. The Diamondbacks are hoping that his 10-strikeout, seven-inning performance will continue against the offensively-challenged Mariners on Wednesday. Seattle owns a somewhat healthy 20.5% K rate against lefties. […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/28/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Tuesday, July 28th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - […]

Fierce 40: College Football 2015 Rankings - BYU Cougars (#31)

Welcome to the Fierce 40 series of my 2015 College Football Rankings, where I will be counting down the top 40 ranked teams in the NCAA. Today I will be analyzing the BYU Cougars, 31 overall for the 2015 college football season. I will be releasing one NCAA team preview per day, providing my analysis on each team in the top […]

Nationals 'Hottest' In Sweepstakes For Padres Craig Kimbrel

The Washington Nationals have become the “hottest” team in the sweepstakes for closer Criag Kimbrel, according to Fox Sports. The San Diego Padres pitcher will likely no longer be in San Diego after the July 31 trade deadline. The Nationals are trying to hold onto first place in the NL East and get back into […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/28/15

Monday night didn't provide a whole lot of fireworks, so here's hoping for some offense Tuesday, July 28th. It's a full slate with the action starting at 7:05 eastern, and with ample arms to chose from, there's much to discuss. Editor's Note: If you play on FanDuel, you should also check out RotoBaller’s DFS Partner DraftKings […]

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 17)

As many of you know by now, I am a die-hard Reds fan. So when Johnny Cueto was traded to the Kansas City Royals, I was sad to see him leave, but was glad to see the Reds front office actually make a trade. A lot of Reds fans have complained about the return for […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch: Trade Deadline Edition 7/28

The MLB trade deadline is on Friday, July 28th at 4PM ET, which means the buyers and sellers will be negotiating with each other all week. Teams in the playoff hunt will be looking to add that missing piece, while the bottom dwellers will attempt to unload some large salaries to cut their losses. I’ll […]

Chicago Bears: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

To say that the Chicago Bears had a disappointing 2014 season would be a massive understatement. In just two short seasons, head coach Marc Trestman went from quarterback guru to “get him out of here, now!” status. The team has even departed with longtime wide receiver Brandon Marshall. You would think the last two years […]

Running Back Sleepers You Need to Know in 2015

Is there any position in fantasy where a sleeper pays off more than at running back? While all your league-mates are scrambling to reach and overpay for their first and second running back, those who employ more value based draft strategies feed off of their leagues impatience and are rewarded with strong players at both wide receiver […]

A-Rod Homers On His 40th Birthday

Alex Rodriguez celebrated the big 4 0 with a homer as the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers on Monday. It was the 24th blast of the season for the Yankees DH as well as his sixth on his birthday over his MLB career. Rodriguez has been on fire lately, hitting nine dingers over […]

Kris Bryant Drills Walk-Off HR To Save Cubs Victory

Kris Bryant delivered a two-run walk-off homerun for the Chicago Cubs on Monday as they defeated the Colorado Rockies. The Cubs were up 7-4 going into the ninth inning when Rafael Soriano blew a save by allowing four runs. Bryant, 23, saved the day in the ninth inning with Chicago chasing one run. With Rockies […]

Blue Jays Acquire Troy Tulowitzki from Rockies

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired 5-time All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies, according to a report from CBS Sports. This will boost an already league-leading offensive squad in Toronto. BREAKING: Tulo traded to #BlueJays. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2015   Tulowitzki, 30, was a former first-round pick who had spent […]

Orioles and Padres Closing In On Deal Involving Justin Upton

The Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres are close to a trade that would see the Padres sending outfielder Justin Upton to Baltimore, according to ESPN.com. There’s a possibility that Tyson Ross and Andrew Cashner could be included in the trade. Upton made his third All-Star team this season during his first season in San […]

Dodgers, Blue Jays, Astros, Rangers Gunning For Tyson Ross

Tyson Ross is slowly becoming one of the more sawed off pitchers during the MLB Trade Deadline. The Blue Jays, Astros, Dodgers and Rangers are gunning for the Padres starting pitcher, according to CBS Sports. Ross, 28, is under contract through 2017, which makes his services more tempting because he won’t be on his new […]