How Bill Musgrave's History Bodes Well for Latavius Murray

Latavius Murray is a popular mid round draft pick for many fantasy owners due to his tantalizing physical attributes and a huge game on national television against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, his main risks are his lack of usage last year and inexperience. If the only thing stopping you from pulling the trigger on […]

Ranking the Best and Worst NFL Defenses: NFC West

Defenses matter a lot in fantasy football. If you can draft and matchup the right players against sub-par defenses, you have a recipe for success. It’s not as easy as just looking at the best and worst defenses from 2014 though, and that’s why we’re here to help. In this eight article series, we’re going […]

New England Patriots: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook

Something, something deflated footballs. PSI. Deflategate. I grab your attention? It feels like the entire NFL offseason has revolved around the absurdity that is whether or not Tom Brady knowingly deflated footballs in the playoffs last year. If you’re like me, you’ve been over this story since May. Surely we’ll need to address Brady’s suspension […]

RGIII's Timing Couldn't Possibly Be Worse, Taken Out of Preseason Game

Concussions in the NFL are no laughing matter. At all. That being said… What the f**k, RGIII? Or, actually in this case: What the f**k, Redskins? During Thursday night’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions, starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins, Robert Griffin III, had to leave the game early due to some pretty heavy […]

Daily Fantasy Soccer: DraftKings MLS DFS Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/22

What's better than enjoying the fierce competition in the MLS as teams fight tooth and nail for a playoff spot? Making money off of it! The daily fantasy sports website DraftKings offers numerous contests (some starting at just $0.25) for MLS enthusiasts. Sit back and take it all in as I provide to you my […]

Week 20 Q&A: Live Fantasy Chat (8/20)

  Thursday Evening – Live Fantasy Baseball Q&A RotoBaller writer Ross Wiliamson will be fielding all grounders, flies and line drives on Thursday August 20th at 9:00 PM EST. Lineup concerns, add/drops, trades, DFS questions – you name it, we cover it! Come join in on the fun, and get your fantasy baseball lineup, waiver wire and sit/start questions answered. We’ll do […]

Bryan Mitchell (Nose) Has Small Nasal Fracture: Watch Video Of Come-Backer

New York Yankees starter Bryan Mitchell was struck by a line drive to his face during Monday’s start against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning. The bullpen of the Yankees was able to be good enough for the 8-7 victory but Mitchell was the story because of the bloody nose that forced him to leave […]

Fierce 40: College Football 2015 Rankings – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (#19)

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 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 19 overall for the 2015 college football season. I will be releasing one NCAA team preview per day, providing my analysis on each team […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 20 (Part 2)

Below are some of my starting pitcher streamer sleepers for the second half of Week 20 to consider adding off your league’s waiver wire. Some of these SP options can be considered sleepers for your team depending on the league format and depth, including NL-Only, AL-Only and head-to-head formats. Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options […]

Jonathan Stewart (RB, CAR) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 4-5 Current ADP: 48 STD, 46 PPR ANALYSIS: Since entering the league in 2008, Jonathan Stewart has not started more than eight games in a season, thanks in large part to injuries and the presence of DeAngelo Williams, who is now a member of the Steelers. Stewart was always the more […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 8/20/15

With an 11 game slate on Thursday, August 20th, I will go game by game to exploit the most favorable matchups given the park, and weaknesses on each team. The key to winning in DFS tournaments is finding players with cheap prices and high ceilings. That is what my article will consist of. I will […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/20/15

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself for the fullest and normal-est Thursday slate you’ve ever read about. Yes, it’s true; Thursday, August 19th has zero afternoon games and 11 night games. That’s right! It’s Friday, only a little smaller. It doesn’t get much better than that. As for me, I’ve completely taken out cash games in […]

2015 NFL Rookie Rankings: Dynasty / Keeper League Draft Targets

While we already published our 2015 NFL rookie rankings for fantasy football in a few different segments, we thought it was time to revisit these rankings just a little bit as we are approaching the NFL season. This is not an knee jerk overreaction based on preseason news, just some basic accounting for injury news and the opportunities […]

Jesse Chavez Shines In Two-Hit, Eight-Inning Gem

Jesse Chavez pitched an eight-inning gem for the Oakland A’s as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Wednesday. The only runs came off a two-run homer by Jimmy Rollins. Other than that, Chavez only allowed one other hit during his dominant performance of the first place team in the NL East. The 31-year-old […]

Leake (Hamstring) Likely Back Sunday Vs. Pirates

Mike Leake threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, which means he could make his return to the San Francisco Giants rotation on Sunday, according to CSN Bay Area. Leake, 27, has only had one start since he was traded to the Giants by the Cincinnati Reds. After a where he allowed two runs in […]

Holland (Shoulder) Returns With Strong Outing In Victory

Derek Holland returned from a season-long injury on Wednesday by allowing two runs in over 6 1/3 innings pitched for the Texas Rangers 7-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. Holland, 28, was yanked after one inning during his first start of the season back in April. A shoulder injured forced him to stay on the […]

Matt Adams (Quad) Takes Batting Progress For First Time Since Injury

Matt Adams took batting practice prior to the St. Louis Cardinals game on Wednesday, according to Cardinals.com. The first baseman is making progress toward a possible return from a quad injury that sidelined him after 43 games this season. It’s been a long journey back for a season that was possibly done for but the […]

Champ or Chump: What to Make of Desmond, Shields, and Lester

Nothing can tank a fantasy season quite like an early round champ performing like a chump. I was personally burned by Jon Lester's horrific 2012 season, and have not been able to trust him since. James Shields in 2015 reminds me a lot of 2012, and I'm sure Ian Desmond would as well if I […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 21

Underwhelming catchers can begin to show life while overachieving catchers can come crashing down to earth. It is the reality of every fantasy position but for the position of catcher it can be an even steeper hill to climb. The consistent days off every week to go along with owners simply not in the market […]

Theo Riddick (RB, DET) – 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Take him late in the draft as a FLEX play in deeper leagues. CURRENT ADP: 198 STD, 153 PPR ANALYSIS: Theo Riddick’s in a tough spot. Both 2015 2nd rounder Ameer Abdullah and the perpetually underrated Joique Bell look to be getting lion’s share of carries in front of the third year man from […]

Brock Holt (1B/2B/3B/SS/OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues. OWNED IN: 19% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The super utility man has struck again for the Boston Red Sox and continues to prove how valuable he truly is and can be if given the chance. Brock Holt is an asset for both Boston and your fantasy lineup as he […]

Panthers Passing Game Stock Post-Kelvin Benjamin Injury

Devin Funchess - Stock Up Without Benjamin, Devin Funchess is now going to be forced to be one of the focal points of the offense for Carolina.  Funchess is a massive target for Cam Newton, like Benjamin, at 6’4 230 lbs.  His 40 time left a lot to be desired at the combine, but improved […]

Luis Valbuena (1B/2B/3B,HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team and AL-Only Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: How is it that a player in the Top 25 in HR this season is still only 36% owned? Luis Valbuena defies logic and his stats clearly show why that number is so low. Sure, he has 21 HR […]

Giants QB Eli Manning is an Easy Draft Steal

Eli Manning is currently ranked as the 12th best quarterback based on his ADP. He is being drafted behind the likes of Ryan Tannehill, Tom Brady, and Matt Ryan. Eli's draft position suggests he's just outside of most league's starting position but comes off the board as one of the first backup quarterbacks. Basically, Eli […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Very few players have made the impact that Jackie Bradley Jr. has made since his return to Boston in late July. Bradley has some pretty astonishing statistics since being called back up to Fenway. He has doubled his HR total and has […]

Ranking the Best and Worst NFL Defenses: NFC South

Defenses matter a lot in fantasy football. If you can draft and matchup the right players against sub-par defenses, you have a recipe for success. It's not as easy as just looking at the best and worst defenses from 2014 though, and that's why we're here to help. In this eight article series, we're going […]

Deep League Waiver Wire: Week 21

Welcome to another edition of the deep league waiver wire watch looking forward to Week 21. Today we will look at six players: two relievers, two starters, and two position players who all seem to mirror each others' situations. All could provide a huge spark for fantasy owners searching for roster additions 20,000 fantasy baseball […]

Martin Perez (TEX, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues / Stream Worthy OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Many fantasy owners may have forgotten about Martin Perez after his Tommy-John Surgery in 2014, but with pickings so slim it's worth putting him back on your radars. Only 24, Perez has bounced back nicely after a horrendous outing vs […]

Jeremy Hellickson (ARI, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues / Stream Worthy at Home OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: HellBoy just refuses to leave the fantasy landscape. He had an excellent run in July (1.88 ERA) that saw his ownership climb into the double digits. Enter two terrible outings at Houston and Washington (8 IP, 10 ER, […]

Matt Garza (MIL, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 + Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Here's a name I was quite sure I would not be discussing in this series but the pickings are slim and he's gaining traction in ownership, so here we are. Matt Garza recorded a 5.55 ERA in the first half (4th […]