Braves LHP Mike Minor to Start Season on DL

Braves left-hander Mike Minor is going to spend Opening Day on the disabled list for the second straight season. Minor, 27, started experiencing soreness prior to his first scheduled start this spring. An MRI showed inflammation, and an examination by Dr. James Andrews confirmed weakness and inflammation in Minor’s left rotator cuff. Minor had an […]

Cliff Lee Mulling Surgery, Career Options

If Cliff Lee has to go under the knife again, it could end the southpaw’s career. The Philadelphia Phillies’ starting pitcher was shut down over the weekend due to renewed concerns about his left elbow. Lee, 36, had his season cut in half in 2014 because of a flexor pronator strain in his left elbow. […]

Gavin Floyd Hurt Again With Elbow Injury

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Gavin Floyd caught another tough break this weekend, reinjuring his pitching elbow. As a member of the Atlanta Braves in 2014, Floyd was in the midst of a comeback from Tommy John surgery. He tossed 54 1/3 innings, with an ERA of 2.65 before suffering a stress fracture in his pitching […]

Saints Ship Jimmy Graham to Seattle

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a deal that will send superstar tight end Jimmy Graham and a 2015 fourth-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for veteran center Max Unger and the 31st pick in the upcoming NFL draft. This trade happens just one year after the […]

Marcus Stroman Tears ACL, Out for Season

Bad news for Toronto Blue Jays fans: Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has torn his ACL and will miss the entire 2015 season. Marcus Stroman has suffered a torn left ACL and will be out for the 2015 season. — Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 10, 2015 According to the Blue Jays official Twitter, Stroman suffered the […]

Scooter Gennett (2B, MIL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 292.5 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: Last season, the Brewers’ second base job was filled by two players going in opposite directions: Rickie Weeks, a right-handed veteran who struggled against righties and has seen the prime of his career pass him by, and Scooter Gennett, a 24-year-old left-hander who struggled against lefties in his first full […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 3/10/15

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 10th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

Matt Shoemaker (SP, LAA) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target late in all leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Shoemaker got his shot in early May 2014, and stayed in the rotation until an oblique strain ended his season in mid-September. Shoemaker ended 2014 16-4 with a 3.04 ERA and a 124/24 K/BB rate, earning himself second place in the AL Rookie of the Year voting. […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Third Basemen (3B) 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. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]

Shane Greene (SP, DET) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds ANALYSIS: According to Baseball-Reference, the league averaged a 3.74 ERA in 2014, the lowest mark in baseball since 1989. In the current run-scoring environment that is major league baseball, fantasy owners are rightfully placing an even greater emphasis on drafting impact hitters early. A pitching staff can be assembled in […]

Strategic Tips For Drafting in Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

An Alternative To Rotisserie Points-based leagues are becoming more and more common among the fantasy baseball world. In fact, some major sites are using the format as their default setting for online leagues. Whether old time fantasy owners want to believe it or not, the game is evolving. I’m still among the crowd that tries […]

Drew Smyly Sidelined Indefinitely, Shoulder Issue

Tampa Bay Rays southpaw Drew Smyly has been sidelined indefinitely with shoulder tendinitis according to The Tampa Bay Times. Smyly pitched exceptionally well for Tampa down the stretch of last season to a 1.70 ERA in seven starts after being dealt to the Rays in the deal that sent David Price to Detroit. Smyly is coming off […]

Andrew Heaney: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper

Andrew Heaney had a busy offseason in which he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Miami Marlins only to be traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim five hours later. At Anaheim, Heaney will compete for the final spot in the starting rotation with Hector Santiago and Nick Tropeano, according to […]

Evaluating the A's Outfield After Josh Reddick's Injury: Fantasy Analysis

On March 7th it was announced that A's Outfielder Josh Reddick will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a strained oblique. Reddick was poised to be a main run producer for a lineup already missing 3 of last years opening day starters: Yoenis Cespedes, Brandon Moss, and Josh Donaldson. With these stars out of the […]

Cliff Lee Could Retire With Elbow Surgery

Cliff Lee stated on Monday that the ramifications of having surgery on his left elbow might be significant. If Lee were to opt for the surgery as opposed to rest, he would likely miss the entire 2015 season. However, Lee is also aware of the possibility that his career could be over. “It would be 6-8 […]

Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Centers

We are beginning to enter the final stage of separating the contenders from the pretenders, both in The Association and fantasy leagues.  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 19 of the campaign. Position Eligibility […]

DraftKings DFS – NBA Fantasy Basketball Advice & Value Picks (3/9/15)

Below are some DraftKings DFS lineup picks for today’s NBA action, March 9th, 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 […]

Matt Harvey (SP, NYM) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 66 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: Matt Harvey is being underrated this year because he is coming off Tommy John Surgery, which caused him to miss the entire 2014 season. Having been sidelined for 18 months, many anticipate that Harvey will struggle to reclaim his dominance at the start of the 2015 campaign. That is a possibility, […]

Andrea Bargnani (PF/C, NYK) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 34% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: The former number 1 overall pick out of Italy was been quite the laughing stock during his time in the NBA and it almost pained me to write this but the fact of the matter is clear: Andrea Bargnani is the most talented player […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Outfielders (OF) To Target

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. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]

Save Prospecting: Top Five Non-Closing AL Relief Pitchers

Last week I looked at the top five non-closer NL relief pitcher options. Today we take a look at the top AL relief pitchers currently not occupying closer roles.   Top Five Non-Closing AL Relievers Wade Davis - RHP, Kansas City Royals If we are talking about American League bullpens, you have to start the […]

Three Catchers Who Will Underperform Their 2015 ADP: Rankings Analysis

Knowing When to Pass I’m not a big fan of a “Do Not Draft” list. Depending on the depth of a league, and how far a player falls, even Jarrod Saltalamacchia can find a loving home. But regardless of how a fantasy manager measures value, some guys just aren’t worth what you’d have to pay. If you’re […]

Top 10 Projected Home Run and Power Options for 2015 Fantasy Baseball

Now that we have entered the first full week of spring training games, I thought it would be fun to rank the top ten projected home run hitters for the 2015 fantasy baseball season. Power is a rarer commodity in baseball these days, so home run hitters are more important than ever in building a successful fantasy baseball team. […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 3/9/15

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 9th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

DraftKings DFS - NBA Fantasy Basketball Advice & Value Picks (3/8/15)

Below are some DraftKings DFS lineup picks for today's NBA action, March 8th, 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 […]

Marcus Semien (2B/3B, OAK) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target as MI in late rounds ANALYSIS: Marcus Semien should see consistent playing time in Oakland (unlike during his tenure with the White Sox), not only due to his position versatility, but also because of Oakland’s glaring need for middle infield help. Semien’s major league stolen base numbers don’t jump off the page, but in 2013 […]

Nikola Mirotic (SF/PF, CHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add and start in all leagues OWNED: 44% in Yahoo! Fantasy basketball leagues ANALYSIS: Wildly regarded as the top talent not playing in the NBA a year ago, Mirotic has used his rookie season as the perfect audition reel for those questioning his place in the League. With Taj Gibson out, Mirotic is the […]

Jedd Gyorko (2B, SD) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 261 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: There is no doubt that Jedd Gyorko's 2014 season went disastrously awry. He managed to hit just .210 with 10 HR as he was held back by plantar fasciitis in the first half. There is hope for a rebound, however, as there are numerous signs that last year's failures were […]

Tiered Catcher Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice for Catchers

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. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat Sheet.    Tiered Catcher Rankings Analysis Tiered rankings are critical […]

Jonas Jerebko (SF/PF, BOS) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues; monitor in all leagues OWNED: 3% in Yahoo! Fantasy basketball leagues ANALYSIS: The four year veteran from Sweden was sent to Boston in the Tayshaun Prince homecoming deal with Detroit and he is proving to be a well designed piece to fit in Brad Steven's spread offense.  Though cooling off after a […]