Chelsea Fantasy Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Chelsea was the dominant force in the EPL last season.  Ten years ago, Chelsea was crowned Champions and went on to retain their title, so can Jose Mourinho repeat the trick this time around? The success of Chelsea is as always built on defensive strength.  In Thibaut Courtois they have arguably the best goalkeeper in the world, and […]

Manchester City Fantasy Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Manchester City, by their recent standards, had a poor season last year. Manager Manuel Pellegrini is in some ways fortunate to remain in his position, having failed to win a trophy and again underachieving in the Champions League. Joe Hart will be ever-present, and his difficult days between the posts seem a dim and distant […]

Liverpool Fantasy Analysis: 2015-16 English Premier League Preview

Liverpool FC were always going to struggle to replace the goals scored by Luis Suarez and the subsequent loss of Daniel Sturridge to injury. Coupled with the disastrous acquisition of Mario Balotelli, these challenges made qualification for the Champions League a virtual impossibility.  The eventual finish when put in this context, whilst of course disappointing, was not necessarily […]

Marcus Mariota Signs With That One Team Everyone Forgets Exists

After doing their best impression of the invisible man this past decade, the Tennessee Titans took off their glasses and pulled down their ponytail to reveal that they are no longer the plain, four-eyed nerdy girl everyone overlooks – they’re now just the plain girl with freaking contact lenses and a complexion issue. The Titans […]

Kenny Stills (WR, MIA) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds CURRENT ADP: 181 STD, 131 PPR ANALYSIS: Last year, 22-year-old Kenny Stills ranked third in the league in catch percentage (min. 50 receptions), and his 14.8 yards per reception was the most of anyone with at least a 70% catch rate. The only other players that had at least 14 yards per catch […]

Why Falcons Wide Receiver Julio Jones is the #1 Wide Receiver in 2015

Atlanta Falcons' receiver Julio Jones is one of the most interesting players to analyze in upcoming fantasy drafts. With a double digit TD season, two thousand yard season (including a 1500 yarder), and a 100 catch season to his name, Jones has accomplished quite a bit in the NFL before his 26th birthday. Most people […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 7/22/15

It's getting hot out and that means two things. 1) Pitching is at a premium. 2) Players are starting to show signs of being mentally unprepared given all the trade rumors swirling around. Below are my DraftKings picks for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015.  As always, remember to check your players to make sure they are in their MLB […]

PGA DFS: DraftKings Fantasy Golf Sleeper Picks and Advice for the RBC Canadian Open

Zach Johnson captured the Claret Jug in an epic Open Championship playoff on Monday. Jordan Spieth missed out on the three-man playoff by one stroke, along with Jason Day. Players now have a quick turnaround, as they travel to Oakville, Ontario to partake in the RBC Canadian open, hosted by Glen Abbey Golf Club. The […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 7/22/15

We've got another full slate on Wednesday, July 22 with six early games, so make sure to check lineups before games go live at 12:10 ET. Jose Fernandez represents the only pitcher above $10,000 for today, and while he makes for a great play for cash leagues, there's some other pitching options to consider in tourney […]

Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings Agree to Restructured Contract

The 2015 fantasy football year is looking to be remarkably similar to that of 2012, when Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was flying off the board as the number one pick (you remember that year – when all quarterback Christian Ponder had to do was wake up long enough to yawn and pass the […]

Fierce 40: College Football 2015 Rankings - Cincinnati Bearcats (#34)

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 Cincinnati Bearcats, ranked #34 overall for the 2015 college football season. I will be releasing one NCAA team preview per day, providing my analysis on each team in […]

deGrom Fans 8 Nats For 10th Victory Of The Season

Jacob deGrom was excellent again on the mound for the New York Mets Tuesday when he held the Washington Nationals to two runs for his 10th win of the season. deGrom (10-6) allowed three hits while striking out 11 en route to the 7-2 victory for the Mets during his first start since the break. […]

Matt Garza (Shoulder) Pitches Six Shutout Innings In Return: Brewers Stay Hot

Matt Garza shined in his return from the DL on Tuesday when he pitched six scoreless innings over the Cleveland Indians. Garza (5-10) scattered six hits while striking out four batters during his first start in nearly three weeks because of shoulder tendinitis. The Brewers scored three runs over the first two innings, which was […]

Stephen Piscotty Goes 1-For-4 In MLB Debut

Stephen Piscotty went 1-for-4 with a run scored during his MLB debut on Tuesday as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago White Sox. Piscotty, 24, delivered his lone hit in the fourth inning before being driven in by a grand slam from Matt Holiday. He batted ninth and started in left field. The rookie admitted […]

Aaron Nola Allows One Run In Impressive MLB Debut

Aaron Nola was superb in his MLB debut on Tuesday when he held the Tampa Rays to one run in six innings of work. Unfortunately for the rookie, he suffered the loss because he allowed a homerun to the opposing pitcher, Nate Karns. It was the only run of the game for either team. Nola, […]

Blue Jays Sign Joba Chamberlain To Minor League Contract

The Toronto Jays have signed Joba Chamberlain to a minor league contract, according to The New York Post. Chamberlain, 29, was released by the Detroit Tigers earlier in the month in part to a 4.09 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 30 appearances. Hear #Bluejays have signed Joba Chamberlain to a minor league contract Yankees?src=hash">#Yankees #Tigers […]

Minor League Spotlight: Top Fantasy Prospects from Week 16

This wait before the deadline is killing me. As a Reds fan, I am waiting for them to begin the fire sale and see what kind of prospects they can get for players like Johnny Cueto, Mike Leake, Jay Bruce, Marlon Byrd, and maybe Aroldis Chapman. I will also be eager to see some of […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 7/22/15

The All-Star break has come and gone and two of MLB's worst bullpens have attempted to address their needs in different ways. Moves are being made, and a man with 207 career saves is somehow a sneaky waiver wire pickup this week! The second half of the season has begun and now it's time for […]

NFL Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: 2015 Fantasy Football Draft Season Preview #1

Fantasy Football Draft Preview: Potential Busts & Values 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 […]

Why Titans Running Back David Cobb is an Undervalued Sleeper in 2015

In the ultra-competitive world of fantasy football, everyone is always looking for an edge up on every team. Seeing that everybody is obsessed with finding the perfect sleeper, it is only fitting that every fantasy football fanatic collectively take a good long look at Tennessee Titans rookie running back David Cobb. Despite rushing for the eleventh-most […]

Video: Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16 & 17

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and MLB /NBA writer and contributor Sam Nedimyer break down the top 10 waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week of the fantasy baseball season. Be sure to download our free waiver wire app in the iTunes store, read our daily updating waiver wire list and check out our YouTube analysis […]

Week 16 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

The shortened week after the All-Star break is always a breeding ground for exaggerated storylines. Although there have only been a few games played, everyone is speculating upon whom will have the better second half of the season. It's been proven time and again that the second half can be a whole new world. Some […]

Joe Ross (SP, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Heeeeeeee's baaaaaaaaack. The Washington Nationals are calling up Joe Ross again to join the starting rotation, at least for the time being. The impressive young hurler pitched very well in his first MLB stint earlier in the season, and I'm expecting more of the same […]

Stephen Piscotty (1B / OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Earlier in the week, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that they will be calling up top prospect Stephen Piscotty for today's game. As of now it's not fully clear where he will play, or how much he will be playing, but he is certainly an intriguing […]

Marvin Jones (WR, CIN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds CURRENT ADP: 175 STD, 146 PPR ANALYSIS: It was hard not to like Marvin Jones coming off a 51-712-10 line in 2013 at the age of 23. He was originally set to miss four games in 2014 with foot and ankle injuries, but ended up missing the entire season. Heading into […]

The NFL Probably Won’t Budge on Stance Regarding Tom Brady’s Balls

It was reported earlier Monday morning from sources close to the league that the NFL “feels” it needs to uphold New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for his role in the controversial Deflategate. Brady appealed the suspension in June and now eagerly waits to hear if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will uphold or […]

Likely NHL Expansion Positions Quebec City As Front-Runner For Franchise

On Monday, it became official that Quebecor Incorporation has submitted paperwork to the National Hockey League to formally express its “candidacy for the NHL expansion process in order to bring the Nordiques back to Quebec City”. According to ESPN, solely applying for an expansion franchise costs $10M, of which $2M is non-refundable regardless of the […]

Mark Buehrle (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team leagues OWNED IN: 37% of fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Mark Buehrle has been a good contributor for fantasy baseball managers in 2015, and his performance is even more welcome considering the fact that he is supported by the best offense in baseball. Buehrle is currently second in the majors in […]

DeMarco Murray: Not the Risk You Think He Is

DeMarco Murray is coming off the best season of his career in which he dominated fantasy football with only one other running back even coming close to his total points. In standard scoring, you could knock an entire 5 points a game off DeMarco’s season total (80 points total) and he would still be the RB6 last […]

Carolina Panthers: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

Ever since Cam Newton entered the league in 2011, the Carolina Panthers have had one of the more exciting offenses both in real-life football and in fantasy. The Panthers have even managed to make the playoffs the last two years in spite of Newton’s dip in volume numbers. Between the addition of Kelvin Benjamin and […]