NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers- Draftkings Advice for 1/26

All throughout the 2014-15 campaign, RotoBaller will be giving you the top NBA DFS lineup picks at the guard, forward and center positions as well as a couple of sleepers for the day. Below are our favorite picks for January 26, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to […]

Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Centers

Sitting right here in the middle of the 2014-15 NBA season, the waiver wire has taken its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following centers, whether of the “sleeper” variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various formats during Week 14 […]

Giants Lure Back Vogelsong on One-Year Deal

After flirting with the Astros and almost ending up in Houston, starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong has decided to return to the defending World Series Champions, inking a one-year, $4 million deal to remain a Giant for the fifth year in a row. The contract is also filled with incentives. #sfgiants: $4 million deal brings happy […]

Ichiro, Marlins Agree on One-Year Contract

After playing for only two teams throughout his decorated 14-year career, Ichiro Suzuki has agreed to join a third, agreeing on a one-year, $1 million deal, plus incentives, with the Miami Marlins. Suzuki established himself as one of the best hitters of an entire generation during his eventful 11-year stint in Seattle, and currently only […]

Kevin Gausman: 2015 MLB Fantasy Starting Pitcher Sleeper

  Kevin Gausman – Worth the Hype in 2015? Sporting a fastball that averages 95 mph and often sits just shy of 100, and a splitter that misses bats at a high rate, Kevin Gausman will likely be a popular sleeper pick in 2015 fantasy baseball drafts. But is he worth the hype? This author thinks his […]

Yusmeiro Petit (SP/RP, SF) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds if Given A Rotation Spot ANALYSIS: As a spot starter and long reliever, Yusmeiro Petit logged 117 innings with a 3.69 ERA in 2014, setting an MLB record for consecutive batters retired in the process. As a result, his name has rightly been tossed around in sleeper conversations. Petit's […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - Fanduel Advice for 1/26

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 January 26th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Four-Game Fantasy Basketball Sleepers (1/26 - 2/1)

This weekly column is geared toward anyone playing in a head-to-head format, and especially those of you in weekly lineup leagues. It is a great idea to keep up with which players are scheduled to play four games during the upcoming week (1/26 - 2/1), as fantasy basketball managers can use this information to gain […]

2015 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Baseball Rankings: First Base

  Dynasty Rankings at First Base Over the past few weeks, we have gone through our dynasty fantasy baseball rankings for catcher, third base, and shortstop. Today we bring you the top dynasty / keeper league first basemen. First Base is one of the deepest positions in fantasy baseball.  There is an abundance of power to draft at first in […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 1/25

All throughout the 2014-15 campaign, RotoBaller will be giving you the top NBA DFS lineup picks at the guard, forward and center positions as well as a couple of sleepers for the day. Below are our favorite picks for January 25, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 1/25

All throughout the 2014-15 campaign, RotoBaller will be giving you the top NBA DFS lineup picks at the guard, forward and center positions as well as top sleepers for the day. Below are our favorite FanDuel picks for January 25th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

Yusmeiro Petit: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper

Yusmeiro Petit: Sleeper Or Illusion? Yusmeiro Petit shined for the Giants in 2014. As a spot starter and long reliever, he logged 117 innings with a 3.69 ERA, setting a new MLB record for most consecutive batters retired in the process. With Bruce Bochy apparently open to the idea of Petit wrestling a rotation spot […]

Dylan Bundy (SP/RP, BAL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Keeper or Dynasty Leagues ANALYSIS: Selected out of high school, Dylan Bundy was seen as MLB ready, and proved to be so by dominating the minors in 2012. Over 103.2 innings between Single-A and Double-A, he struck out 119 batters and walked only 28, with a 0.92 WHIP and a 2.08 […]

Jonny Gomes Signs With The Atlanta Braves

Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports broke the news that the Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Jonny Gomes to a one year deal worth four million dollars. Source: Jonny Gomes has a deal with the Atlanta Braves. — Tim Brown (@TBrownYahoo) January 23, 2015 The deal has a vesting option for 2016 worth between $3-4 million pending on […]

Christian Yelich (OF, MIA) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as OF2 ANALYSIS: Christian Yelich possesses good instincts and ability, has an ideal build, and just turned 23. However, he isn't being touted as a fantasy monster right now because he has yet to hit for power in the majors. In his first two seasons with the Marlins, Yelich hit just 13 […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 1/24

All throughout the 2014-15 campaign, RotoBaller will be giving you the top NBA DFS lineup picks at the guard, forward and center positions as well as top sleepers for the day. Below are our favorite picks for January 24th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, […]

Week 13 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Category Specialists

As the third month of the 2014-15 NBA season winds down, it is time to dive back into the fantasy basketball waiver wire. Today, the focus is on sleepers of the “Category Specialist” variety that can each help out in different areas during Week 13. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball […]

The Dan Duquette Dilemma and the Value of GMs

Because Duquette is under contract as a valuable asset to the Orioles, the team should not let him leave for Toronto unless it receives proper compensation.  Is letting Duquette take the Toronto job the right thing to do? Can we know what the value of Duquette or any GMs really is?  What would fair compensation for the Orioles be […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 1/23

All throughout the 2014-15 campaign, RotoBaller will be giving you the top NBA DFS lineup picks at the guard, forward and center positions as well as top sleepers for the day. Below are our favorite picks for January 23rd, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, […]

Christian Yelich: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Sleeper

  Christian Yelich: Deceptively Good Christian Yelich is an intriguing player. He's a former first round pick and top prospect. He's posted high BABIPs and walk rates at every level, including the majors. He's got good instincts and ability in the field and on the base paths. At 6'3", 200, he's got the kind of […]

Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds and Sleepers for Fantasy Hockey (Week 15)

What's up RotoBallers? Welcome to my week 15 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 track. […]

Collin McHugh: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper

  Can Colin McHugh Replicate His Breakout 2014? Nobody had Collin McHugh on their fantasy radar prior to 2014. Around this point last year, McHugh was designated for assignment by the Rockies and picked up by the Astros. At the time, his small sample performance in the majors was a 0-8 record with an 8.94 ERA, […]

Daily Sports Recap 1/23: Something Something Deflated Balls

  Well, that was sure an entertaining and controversy-free NFC championship game!  I'm glad I got to watch it-- it was one of the best football games I've ever seen.  I didn't get to watch the AFC championship, but I'm sure it was just as entertaining and controversy-free as well, right? You're saying that it […]

Chase Utley (2B, PHI) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds as Low End 2B1 ANALYSIS: Many experts preach targeting high-upside players, so it’s become the norm to take a chance on a younger guy rather than a wily veteran. So there’s value in drafting a guy like Chase Utley, who has a lower ceiling but a higher floor than most […]

Week 13 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Deep Sleepers

Now in Week 13 of the 2014-15 NBA season, the waiver wire is in its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following group of players are not of the typical standard-league variety, but rather options for those participating in deeper formats. Unless you have the roster space to stash one […]

Week 15 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey

Hey RotoBallers. Here is my week 15 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 be […]

Dylan Bundy: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Prospect

  Background Between Dylan Bundy’s injuries and Kevin Gausman’s ascension, it is easy for non-Orioles fans to forget about or discount Bundy. Opposing GMs have not, as most reported trade rumors note a request for Bundy. Those discussions end shortly thereafter and with good reason. When healthy, Bundy is potentially a generational talent. While Gausman is […]

Nolan Arenado (3B, COL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as 3B1 in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS: Nolan Arenado more than realized his potential in 2014, but it may have gone unnoticed. Despite a broken finger, he still finished his sophomore campaign with 18 HR and a respectable .287/.328/.500 slash line. In a full season, Arenado should hit at least 25 HR. The […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 100 Starting Pitcher (SP) Rankings for 2015

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Each and every week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news […]