MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Breakout Players Coming Out Of Spring Training

Potential Breakout Pitchers & Hitters For 2015 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 at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio will […]

DraftKings DFS - NBA Fantasy Basketball Advice & Value Picks (3/15/2015)

Below are some DraftKings DFS lineup picks for today's NBA action, March 15th, 2015. These players represent potential fantasy basketball sleepers based on their matchups, and can be strong DFS lineup plays based on their DraftKings prices and dollar values. Keep in mind, DFS fantasy basketball is a fast-paced environment that includes last minute changes, so be sure to […]

Chris Taylor to Miss Time with Wrist Fracture

Seattle Mariners shortstop Chris Taylor is expected to miss at least four-to-six weeks after an MRI done Saturday morning revealed he has a fractured wrist, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Taylor, 24, saw time with the Mariners last season and played well for them producing a .287/.347/.346 slash line in 47 games while […]

Vikings Acquire Mike Wallace From Fins, Release Greg Jennings

It's been a busy couple of days for the Minnesota Vikings. On Friday, it was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Vikings had agreed to terms on a deal that would send wide receiver Mike Wallace and a 2015 seventh-round pick to Minnesota in exchange for a 2015 fifth-round pick being sent to the […]

Ryan Braun (OF, MIL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 32.3 RANKING STATUS: Overvalued ANALYSIS: The Ryan Braun before the steroid suspension and the Ryan Braun after are two completely different players. Prior to 2013, fantasy owners could expect a .300+ batting average, 30 home runs, 100+ RBI, and double digit stolen base totals. The owner of a career .306/.368/.550 slash line, Braun […]

Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Micah Johnson

  Dynasty League Target Micah Johnson Who is Micah Johnson? That's a question a lot of Sox fans will be asking themselves in a few short weeks. Well, let me be among the first to introduce you to the 24 year old second baseman. Johnson was the 13th pick in the ninth round of the […]

NBA DFS FanDuel Advice & Sleepers – Lineup Picks for 3/15/15

All throughout the 2014-15 NBA campaign, RotoBaller will be analyzing the top NBA DFS lineup picks and providing our expert advice for the best sleepers at the guard, forward and center positions. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for March 15, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 3/14/15

All throughout the 2014-15 NBA campaign, RotoBaller will be analyzing the top NBA DFS lineup picks and providing our expert advice for the best sleepers at the guard, forward and center positions. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for March 14th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

Top 10 Projected Runs Producers: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

It can be rather tricky in attempting to properly analyze and predict which players will score the most runs in the future.  Short of Tony Kornheiser playing the fortune teller on PTI, baseball predictions for individuals can be decimated by several factors.  Injury, well-placed defensive shifts and the failure of teammates to come through can […]

Draft Day Tips: Sleepers, Closers and Other Drafting Strategies

  It’s officially fantasy baseball season! While everyone shakes the snow off and rejoins their leagues from last year, the countdown until draft day begins.   Draft day is easily the most important day of any season, as even the best fantasy baseball players can’t afford to miss their draft. Last season I wrote an […]

Tiered 3B Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Third Basemen

  Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. We already looked at catchers, first base and second base, and today we tackle third base. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our2015 Fantasy […]

Cuban Defectors That Will Have Most Fantasy Impact In 2015

Cuba lost some of its top players as they signed blockbuster deals to come over and play in the MLB. Each team hopes their guy follows in the footsteps of last year’s Cuban defector Jose Abreu, who hit 36 home runs, 107 RBI and a .317 batting average, winning the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2014. There […]

Eye On The Minors: Top Redraft MLB Pitching Prospects (# 21-30)

Welcome to the third installment of “Top 50 Pitching Prospects for Redraft Leagues.” Last week we looked at 2015 fantasy baseball pitching prospects ranked 41-50 and ranked 31-40. The players on this week’s list, numbers 21-30, are rated for potential and opportunity. If we are talking about redraft leagues, the only value you’ll find is for guys who […]

5 AL Players Whose New Teams Will Impact Their Performance

Who Will Be Helped or Hurt by a Change of Scenery? J.A. Happ, Seattle Mariners Let’s be honest: Happ did not post Cy Young-caliber numbers in his most recent campaign. A 4.22 ERA and lackluster 7.6 K/9 IP made Happ one of many problems for the Blue Jays in 2014. That’s exactly why a transition […]

New Plan Could Keep NBA Prospects in School Longer

The NBA, NCAA, and NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) have collaborated on a proposal that they believe will keep college basketball students in school longer as opposed to prematurely fleeing to the NBA. Under the new plan, prospective NBA players (including international players) would be given the opportunity to be invited to a combine […]

Jesse Hahn (SP, OAK) – Undervalued in 2015 Baseball Rankings

CURRENT ADP: 327 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: As we enter what seems to be the second coming of the “Dead Ball Era”, the age old fantasy baseball adage of “wait on pitching” rings truer than ever.  While excellent value can be found in the later rounds of the draft, it’s still pertinent to correctly identify which […]

Denard Span's To Miss Significant Time with Abdominal Injury

Washington National's starting center fielder Denard Span is set to miss at least four to six weeks with an abdominal injury he suffered last Thursday during a spring training game. Span, 31, was vital part of Washington's 96 win season in 2014 producing a .302/.355/.416 slash line, while playing stellar defense in center field. Span underwent a brief, […]

Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Deep Sleepers

The NBA season is in full swing, and that means the fantasy basketball waiver wire is heating up. The following group of players are not of the typical standard-league variety, but rather options for those participating in deeper fantasy NBA formats. Unless you have the roster space to stash one of these fringe contributors as […]

Eugenio Suarez (SS, CIN) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Deep, NL-Only Leagues ANALYSIS: Last season, Eugenio Suarez broke into the big leagues with the Tigers in June, who struggled to find a consistent shortstop after losing Jose Iglesias in Spring Training. Suarez spent five seasons in the minors before getting the call last year. He showed the ability to get […]

Mookie Betts (OF / 2B, BOS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 121 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: It is becoming increasingly obvious that Mookie Betts will be the Boston Red Sox Opening Day center fielder and leadoff man. He entered spring training expecting to compete with Cuban sensation Rusney Castillo for the center field job, but Castillo suffered an oblique injury which has prevented him […]

Three 3B Who Will Underperform Their ADP: Rankings Analysis

  Avoid Paying Gold for Coal I have already discussed three 3B who I believe will outperform their ADPs here. In this segment I want to focus on the guys who won’t live up to expectations and are likely to disappoint fantasy owners in 2015. Third base should be an area of depth in 2015, […]

Jed Lowrie - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Sleeper

Low Risk, High Reward Key To Success With Jed Lowrie Being a sleeper is all about exceeding expectations, and that’s what I foresee for Jed Lowrie in 2015. After an exceptionally underwhelming 2014, Lowrie is going to fly under the radar in a majority of drafts. I don’t even think he’s going to be drafted in […]

Brandon Moss (1B/OF, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

Current ADP: 169 Rankings Status: Undervalued Analysis: In the first half of 2014, Brandon Moss ranked T-5th in the majors with 21 HR and ranked 6th overall with 66 RBI. His numbers fell tremendously in the second half, but it was revealed in September that he was dealing with a hip injury for most of […]

First Base Draft Strategy & Tiers: Keys To The Position

First Base Power Outage First Base has historically been a source of home runs and RBI. With perpetual fantasy baseball standouts like Miguel Cabrera, Joey Votto and Prince Fielder having off years and missing time due to injuries, first basemen suffered a major power outage. They hit the lowest number of home runs as a […]

Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Kennys Vargas

A Hidden Gem First base is even more important of a position in dynasty than standard formats. Considering first base is one of the primary positions for offensive output, you want to make sure you're set at the position for years to come. However, if you miss out on the Paul Goldschmidt or Anthony Rizzo […]

Jacob Lamb (3B, ARI) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as MI in late rounds ANALYSIS: Let me preface the points of my article with this - make no mistake, Jacob Lamb is a DEEP sleeper. So deep that at this point, he may only be worth a look in National League only formats, and even in those, he may not have any […]

Tiered 1B Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice for First Basemen

Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. We already looked at catchers, and today we tackle first base. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat […]

Carlos Martinez: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

Baby Pedro Carlos Martinez, aka Baby Pedro, has been a touted by prospect analysts for quite some time. Ranked #31 by Baseball America in 2014, he spent last year in the eighth inning role setting up Trevor Rosenthal. This year, he is getting the chance to compete for the fifth spot in the starting rotation with Marcos Gonzales […]

Pitch Framing Metrics: Impact On Fantasy Baseball Pitchers

I’m obsessed with Chuck Shaw wine from Trader Joe's. It’s a $3 bottle of hooch that smells like paint thinner mixed with alcohol. It stings the nostrils. But after a glass or two, it’s the best damn bottle of wine you can get for under $5. I happened to be drinking some of this wine […]

The Value of Veterans: A Howie Kendrick Story

Veteran Value What is Howie Kendrick worth? It's hardly the most exciting question, but if you're in the business of winning, it's one you ought to consider. Veteran players like Kendrick offer fantasy owners two things which can be worth their weight in gold during a long season: playing time and stable production. If veterans […]