David Wright (3B, NYM) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS:  After a sub par season in 2014 which ended in injury, Met’s third basemen David Wright is poised to have a bounce back season in 2015. Do not sleep on David Wright, as his current ADP of 96 is lower than the fantasy value he can return. After a […]

Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament Game Notes: March Madness Recap

The Elite Eight begins tonight with the winners of NCAA Tournament games headed to the Final Four and the losers heading home. Two games are on tap tonight – Wisconsin and Arizona in Los Angeles, followed by Kentucky and Notre Dame in Cleveland. Wisconsin and Kentucky are two of the No. 1 seeds remaining in […]

Carolina Panthers Sign Wide Receiver Jarrett Boykin

The Carolina Panthers are a team desperate for a legit number two wide receiver opposite Kelvin Benjamin. Jericho Cotchery was serviceable in that role in 2014 but he's not the type of player who would scare defenses enough to protect Benjamin. Cotchery's 48 receptions on 78 targets for 580 yards aren't exactly stellar. The signing […]

Five Starting Pitchers Due for Regression in 2015

Each year, starters emerge from out of the woodwork to put together a phenomenal season. Pitchers like Jake Arrieta and Jacob deGrom who, from out of nowhere, become both the ace of an MLB pitching staff and turned out to be fantasy waiver wire gold. It is not that rare for a pitcher to have a breakout year, […]

Taijuan Walker (SP, SEA) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds ANALYSIS: Taijuan Walker was a highly-regarded prospect coming into 2014, but for some reason, there is minimal interest in Walker by fantasy owners. A former first-rounder and #11 prospect by Baseball America, he entered last spring with an injured shoulder, which limited his chances to make the Opening Day roster. In the […]

NBA DFS FanDuel Advice & Sleepers - Lineup Picks for 3/28/15

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 28th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

CBB DFS Elite 8 Lineup Picks - FanDuel Advice for NCAA March Madness (3/28/15)

With March Madness finally here, there is nothing better than a little CBB DFS. Many people fill out brackets for the NCAA college basketball tournament, and DFS games have become increasingly popular as well. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, March 28th, 2015. The first three rounds were filled […]

Jason Castro (C, HOU) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~270 ANALYSIS: 2014 was a disaster for Jason Castro. He posted a career-worst .222/.286/.366 line while seeing his BABIP fall 57 points from 2013. A closer look shows an increased K% (29.5%) and lower BB% (6.6%). Furthermore, his GB % rose (44.8%) while his LD % dropped (19.6%). Not good signs at […]

Clay Buchholz (SP, BOS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~290 Overall ANALYSIS: A season after posting a ludicrous 1.78 ERA that sat a full run below his FIP, the pendulum swung all the way back for Clay Buchholz. His E-F was the highest among all qualified starters. As you might imagine, it’s fairly uncommon to see a pitcher’s ERA triple from […]

Oswaldo Arcia (OF, MIN) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~240 Overall ANALYSIS: Oswaldo Arcia has a ton of power, but if he expects to make it in the big leagues, he needs to cut down on the strikeouts. Arcia has put in a lot of time in Venezuela this offseason, working on becoming a more patient hitter. He had a brutal 31% strikeout rate […]

Three First Basemen Who Will Outperform Their 2015 ADP

Bang For Your Draft Day Buck First base is a treasure trove for bargain hunters this year with three players in particular standing out. All three struggled in 2014 and have seen their draft day stock plummet as a result. Ready for some 2015 fantasy baseball bounceback candidates? Let's begin with Mr. Second Breakfast himself...   […]

Hidden Shortstop Draft Gems and ADP Value Picks

  What's up RotoBallers. I'm here today to try and unearth some shortstops that you can get later in your drafts, and will also provide similar value to other shortstops who are being drafted earlier on average.   If you’re looking to make a splash on draft day, you should give RotoBaller’s ADP Draft Sleepers […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Plans: The Lessons Of Starting Pitcher Injuries

The Plague of Failing Elbows Since the beginning of spring training, we have seen starting pitchers Yu Darvish, Marcus Stroman, Cliff Lee, and Zack Wheeler all go down with with injuries. This, along with the outbreak of Tommy John surgeries in baseball the past few seasons, has left fantasy owners searching for "safe" starting pitching. How do we weed […]

Draft Day Diary: Yahoo 5x5 Roto Results

It's Draft Time Last night, I participated in a 5x5 roto league on Yahoo. It was a standard roster re-draft league, so the results should be useful for most owners. While auction leagues keep getting bigger, I'm old school. I like them snake drafts. Let’s run through the draft and talk strategy. My overall approach […]

Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Dylan Bundy

Pitching is so deep these days I'm not sure why anyone in the fantasy community is focusing on the prospects to be honest. Sure, you may be lucky and catch the next Jose Fernandez. However, there's a reason Fernandez is so special. It's not often prospects pan out as well as he has, and even […]

Carlos Carrasco (SP, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~130 Overall ANALYSIS: Two years removed from Tommy John surgery, former top prospect Carlos Carrasco finally enjoyed a breakout year for the Indians in 2014. He flourished once he was inserted into the Indians’ starting rotation, posting a 1.72 ERA while striking out 86 in the 78.2 IP after the All-Star break. Carrasco was […]

Nick Castellanos (3B, DET) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~200 Overall ANALYSIS: Last year, Nick Castellanos carried extra hype in my fantasy leagues, so there was no way I was spending a draft pick on him. Now, he’s basically fallen off the fantasy baseball radar. Still only 22, Castellanos managed to hit .259 with 12 HR, despite a .326 BABIP and a crazy […]

Alex Rios (OF, KC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~120 Overall ANALYSIS: Alex Rios might not reach his career high stolen bases of 42 last year, but Rios will very likely net 30+ SB for the Royals. Ned Yost loves to run, so Rios should see plenty of opportunities. When you consider his .275 BA and 15-20 HR, you are looking at a great OF option. […]

Steve Pearce (1B / OF, BAL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Mid to Late in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Steve Pearce took a while to push himself on to the scene of fantasy relevance. A long and winding path led him to the Baltimore Orioles, where he quietly hit 21 homers and added a .293 batting average in 102 games last year. With the departure […]

Jarred Cosart Under Investigation by MLB

Marlins starting pitcher Jarred Cosart is under investigation by MLB for alleged gambling activities, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. Cosart, who was acquired from the Houston Astros last July, has found himself in hot water with MLB investigators because of messages exchanged with a “gambling authority” on Twitter. Crasnick says it is unclear whether […]

Collin McHugh (SP, HOU) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 180.3 RANKING STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: The Astros have quietly developed a very solid, young rotation and it all starts with their number one: Collin McHugh. McHugh last season was dominant, pitching to a 2.73 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP and 157 strikeouts in 154.2 innings. McHugh also limited the walks (2.39 BB/9) and […]

Week 24 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey

Hey RotoBallers. Hockey season is coming to an end! Here is my week 24 rundown of NHL Forwards, Defensemen and Goaltenders whose fantasy hockey values have been rising and falling over the past week of action. The rising players can be considered fantasy hockey sleepers or waiver wire pickups, depending on your league size and […]

Top Five Hitters Due for a Bounceback in 2015: Fantasy Baseball Predictions

  We're Baaaaaaaack! What constitutes a bounceback or rebound year for hitters? For the sake of this list, I’m going to provide you with 10 hitters who should return to career averages or at least provide you with more than they gave in 2014.   Below are the first 5 hitters who should return you great “value” […]

Auction Draft Strategy: How to Manage Your Budget

We previous looked at Part 1 (How to Prepare for Auction Drafts) and Part 2 (Five  Key Mistakes to Avoid Making) of our Auction Draft Strategy series. Today we look at how to budget your team's salary. The most important strategy for auction drafts is how to budget your allowance. Keeping track of how your dollars are […]

Top 5 First Basemen: 2015 Dynasty League Rankings

I’m always considering new, different and creative ways to deliver fantasy baseball theory to the masses. I want to try and push the fantasy baseball envelope. For instance, this week, I will be offering my Top five 1B Dynasty Keepers in old fashioned, typed out, words that you can read. In addition, I will perform the story in […]

Top Five Second Base Sleepers for 2015: Hitters Who Will Outperform Their ADP

  Five Undervalued Second Basemen for 2015 You've got the strongest pitching staff in your league. Your outfield is stacked. You make sure to pick up a catcher early, pick up a hard-hitting first baseman, and - oh no - all of the decent second basemen are gone. It's common knowledge that one must focus […]

Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds and Sleepers for Fantasy Hockey (Week 24)

Hockey season is winding down! Here is my week 24 edition of the fantasy hockey waiver wire. Below are a few skaters at each position that can help steer your fantasy hockey team toward a championship. Whether your fantasy hockey team is dealing with injuries or lack of production, these NHL players will help you […]

NFL & NCAA Weekly Recap: Rulebook Review

Well, the NFL has been having fun at its annual owners' meetings, wherein changes to the rulebook are discussed for upcoming seasons.  And if you're talking about rulebook technicalities, you just know the New England Patriots can't be far behind!   NFL Rules Patriots' Illegal Formation Shenanigans Illegal The Patriots, everybody.  If they had a […]

Drew Storen (RP, WSH) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft in Middle Rounds of All Leagues. ANALYSIS: The Washington Nationals have an imposing team top to bottom. They have the power, the speed and the glory to set the baseball world on fire on offense. The pitching staff has tremendous depth that would rank high on many teams. In their bullpen, Drew Storen is […]

Michael Taylor (OF, WAS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Deep Leagues leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Taylor is a power hitting speed demon who’ll likely be the Washington Nationals’ centerfielder for the first month of the season. Taylor is expected to fill in for Denard Span, who underwent surgery on March 9th to repair a right core muscle injury. He has enjoyed a standout […]