Podcast: Anthony Aniano & Real Talk Raph Discuss Injured Pitchers and ADP

Last week RotoBaller's own Real Talk Raph joined Anthony Aniano's fantasy sports show (War Room Radio) to discuss the upcoming 2015 MLB and fantasy baseball season, including various draft strategies. Listen in on them bantering about injured starting pitchers (SP) like Matt Harvey, Jose Fernandez and Masahiro Tanaka, current ADP trends on players like Bryce Harper […]

Cody Zeller (PF/C, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues; consider in all leagues OWNED: 14% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: Cody Zeller finished January with a career game against the Nuggets with as well rounded a fantasy game you can expect (21 points on 10/11 shooting, eight boards, three assists, three steals, two blocks). His reward? A string of 30+ minute games […]

Rangers Add Ryan Ludwick with Minor League Deal

  The Texas Rangers have signed veteran outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. If added to the Rangers’ 40-man roster, Ludwick would earn a one-year, $1.75 million contract. Ironically, the 36-year-old is returning to the team that he originally came up with, which was back in 2002. […]

Boston Red Sox, Wade Miley, Agree to Three-Year Deal

  O'Connell Sports Management, the agency that represents starting pitcher Wade Miley, announced that Miley and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a three-year deal worth $19.25 million and takes care of him for his remaining three years of arbitration. This contract will not delay his free agency though.   Wade Miley (@wademiley20) and […]

Brewers Bring Aboard Chris Perez on Minor League Deal

  Looking for an established reliever with experience closing games, the Milwaukee Brewers have plucked Chris Perez off the free agent wire, adding him on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. If Perez makes the team, the two-time All-Star will command a $1.5 million salary plus incentives. Perez, still only 29, […]

Detroit Tigers Slugger Victor Martinez Undergoes Knee Surgery

  The Detroit Tigers announced that Victor Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee during an offseason workout program. He is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday of next week for the surgery.   Update on V-Mart pic.twitter.com/aDCvwEjMtO — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 5, 2015   The 36-year-old Martinez had […]

Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Guards

With the fourth month of the 2014-15 NBA season getting underway, the waiver wire has taken its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following guards, whether of the “sleeper” variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various formats during Week 15 […]

2015 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfield (Part 1)

I'm breaking up this dynasty / keeper league rankings article into two parts. It has to be done. To give any sort of depth in the outfield position, you at least have to rank 50-60 outfielders. I ranked 60 in total, and this article will cover the first 30 on my list. Remember, these are my […]

J.J. Hardy: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Sleeper

Hardy's Track Record Makes Him a Late-Round Sleeper When identifying a fantasy baseball draft sleeper, I like the guy to fit a few different criteria. First among those is being “under the radar,” but also I need there to be some proof that there’s potential upside when looking beneath the surface. In our 2015 shortstop […]

Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds and Sleepers for Fantasy Hockey (Week 17)

What’s up RotoBallers? Welcome to my week 17 edition of the fantasy hockey waiver wire. Below are a few skaters at each position that will 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 get back on […]

Khris Middleton (SG/SF, MIL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 55% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: Please tell me that the 55% mark is not accurate. There is just no way. If you look into your waiver wire pool and see Khris Middleton floating around, you add him yesterday. The Texas A&M product is thriving in the improving Milwaukee […]

Patrick Patterson (PF/C) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues; consider as a plug-in/injury replacement in other leagues OWNED: 28% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: The injury to Jonas Valanciunas catapults Patterson up at least one spot in the Toronto rotation.  He should see an increase in minutes even if he is not slated as the starter for the night.  Over the […]

Daily Sports Recap 2/5: National Signing Day

You're saying there was an NFL game on Sunday?  Huh.  Did I get fantasy points for it?  No?  Okay, moving on then. Yesterday was National Signing Day, which is kind of like college football's version of the draft.  Except if the players got to choose where they went.  And without any sort of "pick order." […]

Week 17 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey

Hey RotoBallers. Here is my week 17 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 format. For those trending downward, it might […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG/SF, DET) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 22% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: The second year guard is on fire right now and considering his lines last week (16.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three pointers per game) he should be added in all leagues until he begins to cool off. Another player […]

Donatas Motiejunas (SF/PF/C, HOU) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 38% owned in Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS:  D-Mo makes another appearance on this list. When Terrance Jones made his season debut earlier this month, owners everywhere worried that the young Lithuanian would watch his minutes and production drop to untouchable levels. Instead, we watched as Dwight Howard went […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 2/4

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 February 4th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

Shelby Miller (SP, ATL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds ANALYSIS: At age 24, Shelby Miller is 26-18 with a 3.33 ERA in his young career. After an outstanding rookie campaign in 2013 in which he went 15-9 with an 3.06 ERA, Miller’s performance declined in 2014. He finished 10-9 with a 3.74 ERA and just 127 strikeouts. Fantasy owners […]

Kolten Wong (2B, STL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as High-End 2B2 ANALYSIS: Kolten Wong started the 2014 season ice-cold and was sent down briefly, but he raked when he came back before injuring his shoulder. Steamer projects just 11 HR and 17 SB for Wong in 2015. Even with the ups and down of his rookie year and a shoulder injury, his 12 homers […]

Josh Hamilton Needs Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks

The Angels were one of baseball’s best teams a season ago, before anticlimactically getting swept by the Royals in the American League Division Series. Entering 2015, they’re still considered by many to be one of the top contenders, although there appears to be a wrench in those plans, at least as the season gets underway. […]

MLB Rules Changed, Cuban Prospect Yoan Moncada Becomes Free Agent

  According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, highly touted Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada is now a free agent eligible to sign with a team. Breaking: Yoan Moncada is a free agent after MLB changes its rules regarding Cuban players. Story with details soon on Yahoo Sports. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 3, 2015   […]

Colorado Rockies to sign Kyle Kendrick

  According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Colorado Rockies and pitcher Kyle Kendrick have agreed to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million. kendrick, who won exactly 10 or 11 games in 6 of 8 years in philly, will be getting an MLB deal with rockies — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) February 3, 2015   […]

Chris Owings: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Sleeper

  Multiple-Position Eligibility For A Middle Infield Sleeper With only two years of experience and 393 plate appearances (PA) in the major leagues, Chris Owings has taken the starting shortstop position from Cliff Pennington. Naturally, this will increase his fantasy value significantly in 2015 as will his dual eligibility in both SS and 2B. In his […]

Josh Tomlin: Analyzing His Starting Pitcher Sleeper Potential

  With More Playing Time, Tomlin Could  Be A Fantasy Asset Josh Tomlin isn't a sexy pick. Frankly, putting his name in a 2015 sleeper column seems rather like going to a wine and cheese night with a packet of American singles and a bottle Two-Buck Chuck. It'll get the job done, but people are going to […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 2/3

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 February 3rd, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Forwards

With the fourth month of the 2014-15 NBA season getting underway, the waiver wire has taken its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following forwards, whether of the “sleeper” variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various formats during Week 15 […]

Melky Cabrera (OF, CHW) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 10-12 ANALYSIS: Melky Cabrera is coming off a good season with the Blue Jays in which he hit .301 with 16 HR and 73 RBI. Cabrera has hit 64% of his home runs from the left side of the plate in his career, and his new team, the White Sox, play […]

Kevin Gausman (SP, BAL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Mid to Late Rounds ANALYSIS: Kevin Gausman, chosen fourth overall in 2012, has replaced Dylan Bundy as the most hyped young pitcher in the Orioles' organization. Gausman pitched out of the bullpen in 2013, striking out over a batter per inning and boasting a 3.77 K/BB ratio, but allowing a ton of […]

Stephen Vogt (C, OAK) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds as Backup Catcher ANALYSIS: Stephen Vogt had a modest fantasy year in 2014, with only nine HR, 35 RBI and a .279 AVG. With only one other catcher, Josh Phegley, on the A’s 40-man roster, expect Vogt to see a healthy increase in PA from the 287 he had last […]

Paul Maholm Lands in Cincinnati on Minor League Deal

Looking for pitching depth at the bottom of their rotation, the Reds have signed veteran left-hander Paul Maholm to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. With two vacant spots up for grabs on the pitching staff, Maholm will be one of several competing for a starting slot. Maholm pitched in Pittsburgh […]