Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 2: Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

For those of you fantasy owners out there who are streaming defenses, RotoBaller has got you covered with around-the-league analysis of the Week 2 matchups.  Week 2 is the beginning stretch of the regular season, so you’ve got to stay on top of the matchups for that early season push! Throughout the season I want […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 24 (Part 1)

Is it possible that the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers both outmaneuvered themselves at the trade deadline?  For a team that has the league’s best run differential at +153, right now the A's look like the most unassuming and least intimidating of all the playoff teams. Snagging Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks, Advice & Sleepers for 9/8

Happy Monday, FanDuel players. We have twelve games today, beginning with a few afternoon tilts that won’t factor in to the late-game contests. Nonetheless, I will make recommendations based on the complete slate of games, just in case you want to play some of the full-day contests. Today, we have one clear ace on the mound: […]

Chris Ivory (RB, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues 57% Owned in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the more pleasant surprises of the early slate of NFL games, Chris Ivory just finished up a 16.2 fantasy points in week 1 versus a very weak Raiders defense. The best possible news we can give you besides his high scoring totals is that he […]

Allen Hurns (WR, JAX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: You're probably hearing a lot about Allen Hurns right now, and asking yourself "who the hell is this guy?"  Don't worry, we've got you covered well in advance of Week 1's waiver wire deadline. Hurns is a rookie WR out of U of Miami who went undrafted in the 2014 […]

Geno Smith (QB, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Week 1 ANALYSIS: Geno Smith is up against the Oakland Raiders at home, up against a weak pass rush and pass coverage. With all the shiny new toys the Jets added into their arsenal and Geno's newfound tendency to run for yards in addition to the Jets using the read option […]

Week 1 DFS Value Picks on Draftster: Get $200 Free & Win More!

  NFL Week 1 DFS Value Picks on Draftster.com Before we dig into our DFS value picks for NFL Week 1, we should understand the format of the game we're playing. Draftster.com offers salary cap style DFS games, though they do it with a style and super-clean user interface unmatched by other DFS sites.  The lineup is […]

Week 1: Live Fantasy Football Q&A with RotoBaller Experts

  It's Sunday Morning...Do You Know Who to Start?  Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be answering all of your your fantasy football questions from 9AM to 1PM EST in a moderated chat. Come join in on the fun, and get your start/sit, matchup, sleeper, waiver wire, ppr, player analysis, and rankings questions […]

5 Sleeper Hitters That Will Help You Win Your League

  IT’S FOOTBALL SEASON!!....but there’s a pesky little fantasy baseball league or two or three that you still need to keep an eye on. Don’t lose focus on the task at hand. Your fantasy football draft is done and you might be patting yourself on the back or maybe you’re down in the dumps because […]

Top 5 Hitter Streamers: Waiver Wire Targets For Week 24

It's hard to believe that baseball season is almost over. Between the start of the NFL season and the home stretch of the MLB season, I know that we've all got a lot on our plates right now, so I'll keep this introduction short and sweet. Just like always, I've presented five sleepers of varying […]

Fantasy Baseball Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups

Summer is over and the last weeks of the baseball season are upon us. How do you close out the season in style? By picking up the right sleepers at the right time. If you are a fantasy deep league player, do your homework and find the right September call up to help your fantasy baseball […]

Week 1 Waiver Sleepers: RBs & WRs to Add or Start

In this article, we look around the NFL and provide analysis on some fantasy football running back and wide receiver sleepers for Week 1 of the NFL and fantasy football season.   Fantasy Football Pickups, Stashes & Potential Starts There has already been a lot of relevant NFL and fantasy football news, mostly stemming from injuries. We are […]

NFL Podcast: Week 1 Studs & Sleepers for Fantasy Football

  Fantasy Football Analysis: Week 1 Sleepers Jon and Kia discuss which NFL players they think will have a big first week in fantasy football, and could be sleepers for your fantasy football teams, including Marques Colston, Colin Kaepernick, Zach Ertz, Travis Kelce, Emmanuel Sanders the Jets defense and many more. Listen in on their […]

Detroit Lions (DEF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in All Leagues (for Week 1) 14% owned in Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: My #1 streaming option for the first week of the season is the Detroit Lions against the questionable Giants offense. The Giants offense last year gave up the most points to D/ST due to Eli Manning’s poor play, constant interceptions and […]

Ahmad Bradshaw (RB, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Monitor closely in 10+ team leagues 41% owned in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  Most of Bradshaw’s value throughout this fantasy Football season hinges on the failure of Trent Richardson. The biggest question is if Richardson doesn’t perform, will the Colts deem him a “failure” and turn to Bradshaw to lead the backfield sooner rather […]

Cody Latimer (WR, DEN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately in 12+ team leagues 15% owned in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS:  I wrote a sleepers posts on Cody Latimer last week found here, but there have been a significant amount of developments over the last week that now make him a must add in most leagues. With Wes Welker’s suspension, Latimer possibly […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Matchups: Start/Sit Advice (Games 13-16)

Below is part three of our Week 1 start/sit and fantasy football matchups analysis, providing advice and recommendations on matchups that we love, matchups that we hate, and some high risk/high reward players as well. Check back for part two of our matchups piece tomorrow. Also see: Start/Sit Analysis for Games 1-8 and Games 9-12. Editor's Note: make sure to also bookmark our famous fantasy […]

Steve Smith Sr. (WR, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In Deeper Leagues (12+ Teams) ANALYSIS: One thing is for sure, you can certainly take a guilt-free waiver wire flier on a proven old veteran who is healthy and playing with a chip on his shoulder with a new team for the first time in his career. From what the eyeball test […]

Devonta Freeman (RB, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately In All Leagues ANALYSIS: Thank goodness the Falcons kept this dude a secret for as long as they did because many fantasy owners didn't even realize how good this rookie running back really is on draft day, especially if you did yours early in the off season. In addition to the rumors […]

Jake Peavy (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues ANALYSIS: Jake Peavy has been lights out recently. Including last night's high quality  vs. the Tigers (6 IP, 0 ER, 3 baserunners, 3K), Peavy has allowed just 4 ER in his last 5 starts, totaling 34.2 IP, with a shiny 27:7 K:BB ratio. Peavy has completely turned his season […]

Three Fantasy Football Questions I Want Answered in Week One

Every week there are some big unknowns in fantasy football when it comes to breakout candidates, player usage and offensive/defensive schemes. The first week of the NFL season serves up the greatest amount of uncertainty as all of the many different projections and predictions get put to the test. Here I will take a look […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23

This weeks' outfield waiver wire list focuses on speed. Here are five outfield sleepers that can get on base, steal bags, and score runs. Four of these sleeper outfielders are leadoff hitters, granting them every opportunity to produce offensively. Regardless of the format, these five players are bound to aid fantasy owners over the last […]

Chris Tillman (SP, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately in All Leagues ANALYSIS: What are you doing not owning Chris Tilllman? The man has been a force of destruction in his last 10 starts. Over that span he's allowed 3 ER just twice, and less than 3 ER 8 times. He's racked up a 54:13 K:BB ratio in 68.1 IP. He's […]

Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in All Leagues (for Week 1) ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is not quite the dominant and feared defense that it used to be, but they have a tasty matchup in Week 1 of the fantasy football season vs. the offensively-deficient Cleveland Browns. With Josh Gordon out of the lineup, a lackluster group of wide […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Player Rankings And Matchups Analysis

It is finally time!!! We've all been waiting for the NFL season to kick off and its just about here. As for fantasy, week one is arguably the hardest because there are so many unknowns. How will the rookies play? Which new offensive schemes will work and which will look...not so good? It's not easy […]

Jonathan Dwyer (RB, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately (If Not Sooner!) in All Leagues ANALYSIS:  Andre Ellington has a history of foot problems (ligament sprain and ankle surgery in college), so it's especially concerning that he's aggravated his left foot in practice on Thursday. XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki's reported Ellington "could be out an extended period of time." Ellington […]

Josh Gordon (WR, CLE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues (if you have room) ANALYSIS: The Josh Gordon saga continues on, and who knows when this situation will actually be finalized and resolved. After the NFL upheld his year-long suspension a few days ago, the recent news is that Gordon's suspension may be reduced if a few things falls into place. The NFL and the Players […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Matchups: Start/Sit Advice (Games 9-12)

Drafts are done, and the NFL season is finally upon us! All the hard work and preparation put into your selections on draft day is about to get real. Just like your fantasy season, our job here at RotoBaller.com doesn't end after draft day. Each week we will offer you the best coverage on who […]

3 Starting Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23

As we head into the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season, and continue rolling through the fantasy baseball playoffs for head-to-head leagues, it's important to stay on top of hot players and continue improving your rosters off the waiver wire. If we can find some weekly starting pitching sleepers, two-start pitchers, and players that […]