Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 26 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that […]

Week 3 Quarterback Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 3 quarterback rankings, to help determine your WR starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) and Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades). Featured fantasy football writer Zach Wilkens also highlights some WR rankings and matchups analysis for Week 3, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he […]

Holland (Elbow) Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery

Kansas City Royals closer Greg Holland has a “significant” tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, according to Royals manager Ned Yost. Yost believes the injury happened over a year ago but it really took its toll on the two-time All-Star this season. The velocity on Holland’s fastball dipped dramatically from where […]

Lucroy (Concussion) Cleared To Play

Jonathan Lucroy has been cleared to play after being sidelined since September 8 with a concussion. The Milwaukee Brewers catcher has passed all the tests to prove that the concussion symptoms are all gone. Despite being cleared, the Brewers have ruled out playing the former All-Star at catcher for the rest of the season. Instead, […]

Week 3 Tight End Rankings & Matchups Analysis

Below you will find our Week 3 tight end rankings, to help determine your TE starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) and Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades). Featured fantasy football writer Zach Wilkens also highlights some TE rankings and matchups analysis for Week 3, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, […]

Dexter McCluster (RB, TEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14- and 16-Team Leagues Ownership: 9% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Dexter McCluster is not going to be a week-in, week-out fantasy starter at any point this year, but he has the ability to bust a big play out of the backfield or slot, or on special teams, and is coming off a week where […]

Thursday Night NFL Matchups Analysis: Week 3 Start/Sit for Fantasy Football

Is Eli Manning still an elite quarterback? Just kidding, that discussion is not happening here nor should it ever be a click-bait worthy headline ever again. Manning and the Giants host the Washington Redskins in this week’s Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 3 of the NFL season. As usual, below are some of the key […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 25 (Part 2)

We have our first two playoff teams for the postseason and they’re from the same division. In this last week, both the Cardinals and Pirates stamped their tickets for October. The Buccos are a long shot to win the NL Central, but they very well may be the second base team in the National League […]

MLB DFS - Lineup Picks, Advice and Sleepers for DraftKings 9/24/15

On this Thursday, September 24th, 12 games will be played throughout the day. As always I will go by game exploiting the matchups that should have the most potential while considering price. This splits of the batters will be based on opposing starting pitcher handedness. I will be brief but will not sacrifice explaining the […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 9/24/15

It’s the second to last week of the regular season, so time is winding down to get in your last fix of MLB DFS. Because I’m assuming you all know the deal about how I make my decisions, I’m going to keep my articles relatively short and to the point from here on out. If […]

RotoBaller Radio Podcast: NFL Week 3 DFS Preview & Matchup Sleepers

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 Wednesday night, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things DFS and fantasy football to give you an edge on sites like […]

Lance Dunbar (RB, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues. OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: While the running back battle rages on in Dallas, it seems that a certain split has come about regarding Lance Dunbar. Can this guy even be considered a tail back anymore? Through two weeks, Dunbar has rushed the ball only one time for an […]

Crockett Gillmore (TE, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues. OWNED IN: 38% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The ESPN crew couldn't stop raving about second-year tight end Crockett Gillmore as an ideal, cheap DFS option for the Ravens Week 2 matchup against Oakland. It seemed bizarre, seeing as the relatively unheralded receiver caught only two passes in Week 1 for 23 […]

Brantley (Shoulder) Sits Wednesday: Could Return By Thursday

Michael Brantley is day-to-day as he tries to recover from an ailing right shoulder that has bothered him for quite some time. The shoulder injury flared when the Cleveland Indians outfielder was removed from Tuesday’s game after he dove for a fly ball. Brantley missed Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins but the injury didn’t […]

Wainwright (Foot) Throws 25 Pitches To Live Batters

Adam Wainwright threw 25 pitches to live hitters Wednesday at Busch Stadium. It’s been a long recovery for the former three-time All-Star and World Series champion since he suffered an Achilles tendon rupture back in April. It was originally believed that he would miss the entire season, but now Wainwright is expected to be back […]

Jon Gray Shut Down For The Rest Of The Season

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will be shut down for the rest of the season because he reached his innings limit. The rookie right-hander only made nine starts during his first MLB season for a last-place Rockies team.  Gray had his ups and downs, but he was able to get the important MLB seasoning […]

Josh Hamilton (Knee) Runs For First Time Since Surgery

Josh Hamilton will run the bases on Wednesday for the first time since he underwent surgery on his knee earlier in the month. The surgery was done to clean up loose bodies in his ailing left knee. Since he was scheduled to go through running drills on Wednesday, it’s a sign that the former AL […]

Freese Delivers Clutch Double For Big Angels Win

David Freese came through in the clutch for the Angels Wednesday when he broke the tie with a two-run double in the top of the eighth inning, which led to the 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros. The former World Series MVP hasn’t had his best MLB season, but his hit helped pull the Angels […]

Puig (Hamstring) Ran Bases Wednesday: Return Still Questionable

Yasiel Puig ran the bases before Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks as the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder tries to recover from a nagging hamstring issue. The return of the former All-Star is still a mystery since the hamstring has been bothering Puig all season long. The 24-year-old has only played in 77 games this […]

Billy Hamilton (Shoulder) To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Billy Hamilton’s 2015 season is officially over. The outfielder will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the capsule in his right shoulder. There is no structural damage, which means that Hamilton could be ready in time for Spring Training. The Cincinnati Reds centerfielder injured the shoulder a month ago but was able to come back […]

Twins Call Up MVP Of Southern League Max Kepler

The Minnesota Twins have called up Max Kelper from Double-A Chattanooga after Monday’s 8-1 victory over the Angels. Kepler is the MVP of the Southern League with a .318/.410/.520 batting line, 9 HR, 71 RBI and 19 SB between High- and Double-A. The 22-year-old had a breakout season and is ready to play at the […]

PGA DFS: DraftKings Fantasy Golf Sleeper Picks and Advice for the Tour Championship

The golf season will culminate this weekend with the crowning of the FedEx Cup Champion at East Lake Country Club in the ATL. Jason Day cruised to victory last week demolishing the field and claiming the world number one ranking. 30 players will be in the field this week, making every selection to your team […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 9/23/15

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome to the second-to-last edition of my FanDuel analysis for DFS contests. Two early games on the slate (CHW/DET, LAA/HOU), so make sure to double-check lineups before 1:08 PM ET. A trio of $10K+ aces on the mound tonight, although there's some solid value plays to consider at pitcher. My goal as always is to […]

Arrieta Strikes Out 11 For 20th Win

Jake Arrieta dominated his way to earn his 20th win of the season on Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0. The right-hander gave up a leadoff double to start the game but allowed two more hits and one walk throughout the rest of the game. Arrieta struck out 11 batters […]

Trout Blasts Career-High 40th HR

Mike Trout blasted his 40th homer of the season on Tuesday as the Angels defeated the Houston Astros 4-3, climbing to within 2 1/2 games for the second AL Wild Card. The home run came in the first inning on what was a two-run shot by Trout. It marked the first time in his stellar […]

RotoBaller Radio Podcast: Week Three Waiver Wire Sleepers & Analysis

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 hottest waiver wire pickups, free agent sleepers and fantasy football injury news […]

Milone (Shoulder) Could Return Saturday

Tommy Milone has a throwing session scheduled for Tuesday after his weekend start was scratched due to shoulder fatigue. If all goes well during his throwing session, Milone will likely take the mound over the weekend against the Detroit Tigers. If Milone's throwing session goes well today, he could still start Saturday with Nolasco ready […]

d'Arnaud Sits, Wright Starts Tuesday Against Braves

New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves. Meanwhile, David Wright was back in the lineup after missing Monday’s game. Tuesday #Mets vs. #Braves: Granderson, RF Wright, 3B Murphy, 2B Cespedes, CF Duda, 1B Flores, SS Conforto, LF Plawecki, C Verrett, RHP — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) September 22, […]

Adam Jones (Back) Out Of Lineup Tuesday

Adam Jones was out of the lineup again on Tuesday for the Baltimore Orioles against the Washington Nationals. Jones was not going to start on Monday but the game was postponed. This is bad news for fantasy users as one of the best outfielders in MLB will miss his second straight game with back spasms. […]

Braun (Back) Sits For 4th Straight Game

Ryan Braun is out once again on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder was sidelined for his fourth straight game due to a back injury which will require surgery after the season. It’s unclear how much Braun will play throughout the final few weeks, which isn’t good news for fantasy owners in the […]