Jonathan Schoop: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Sleeper

  Can Offseason Adjustments Unlock Potential? Set to be the starting second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, Jonathan Schoop definitely has the potential to be an everyday fantasy starter in 2015. I don’t believe that 2014 was a good indicator of his entire skill set, as he hit .209 with 16 homers, 45 RBIs, and […]

Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Centers

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 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 15 […]

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

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 2nd, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Four-Game Fantasy Basketball Sleepers (2/2 – 2/8)

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 (2/2 – 2/8), as fantasy basketball managers can use this information to gain […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 2/1

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 1st, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, […]

T.J. House (SP, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target in Very Late Rounds ANALYSIS: T.J. House was one of two pitchers with at least 100 IP to post a ground ball rate over 60% in 2014. Yet somehow, he managed a .332 BABIP, well above the league average of .296. The Indians allowed the sixth highest BABIP of any team in baseball last […]

Kolten Wong: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Sleeper

  Wong Could Have a Breakout Sophomore Campaign OBP is not a standard category in the majority of fantasy leagues. It is, however, scored in both of my main leagues, and its value in real baseball is well established. Even in standard leagues, looking at OBP and underlying plate discipline metrics is useful, and I […]

Shelby Miller: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper

  Shelby Miller is Likely to Bounce Back in 2015 One of the biggest shocks of the offseason was when the Atlanta Braves shipped Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals for Shelby Miller and a prospect. Miller is entering his third full season in The Show at age 24. He is […]

Week 16 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey

Hey RotoBallers. Here is my week 16 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 […]

Shane Victorino (OF, BOS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Very Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Considering he missed all but 30 games in 2014, Shane Victorino is a big risk for fantasy owners in terms of health. Throw in his declining production and the deep outfield competition he’ll face in Boston, and you have the recipe for a player who should go […]

Alexi Ogando Goes to Boston on One-Year Deal

After being with Texas his entire five-year career, free agent pitcher Alexi Ogando is moving on elsewhere, inking a one-year $1.5 million deal with the Boston Red Sox that could end up being worth as much as $3 million with incentives. Ogando flashed a ton of potential during his stint with the Rangers, who non-tendered […]

Rockies Get David Hale for Two Minor League Catchers

The Braves apparently believe they have enough starting pitching help for the upcoming campaign and have dealt right-hander David Hale as a result, along with minor league relief pitcher Gus Schlosser, sending them to the Rockies for minor league catchers Jose Briceno and Chris O’Dowd. Entering 2015, Hale figured to be one of the top […]

Melky Cabrera: Underrated MLB Veteran & Fantasy Baseball Outfielder

Melky Cabrera: A Questionable Past Melky Cabrera will be joining his sixth team this spring after signing a three-year, $42 million dollar contract with the White Sox. Cabrera is coming off a good season with the Blue Jays in which he hit .301 with 16 HR and 73 RBI. His strong performance undoubtedly helped him to […]

Kevin Gausman: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper Candidate

  Is Kevin Gausman A Starting Pitcher Sleeper? The sudden emergence of the Baltimore Orioles after a decade and a half as the doormat of the AL East is one of the more surprising recent developments in baseball. Most expected Dylan Bundy to be a linchpin for them by now after being selected with the fourth […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 1/31

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 31st, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

MLB Podcast: Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings Analysis

  Pre-Season Fantasy Baseball Analysis: First Base The Good, The Bad & The Ugly RotoBaller is proud to present a unique new take on fantasy sports. With his tongue firmly placed in his cheek your host, the "Living Legend" Joe Gallina, provides you with a great blend of baseball talk featuring sabermetrics and fantasy analysis. […]

Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds and Sleepers for Fantasy Hockey (Week 16)

What's up RotoBallers? Welcome to my week 16 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 […]

Blue Jays Haul In Belisario On Minor League Deal

At one point during last season, Ronald Belisario had assumed the closer role for the Chicago White Sox. Now less than a year later, he’s settling for a minor league deal, which is exactly what the Blue Jays are bringing him in on with an invitation to spring training. If he makes the 25-man roster, […]

Phillies Ink Billingsley to One-Year Deal

You’d think that a starting pitcher who averaged more than 12 wins and approximately 180 innings over a six-year stretch would draw a lot of fanfare on the open market, but that wasn’t really the case, as the Philadelphia Phillies pretty quietly locked up Chad Billingsley late Thursday to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that […]

D.J. Augustin (PG, DET) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED: 56% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: D.J. Augustin started the season by turning heads, when Stan Van Gundy logged him over thirty minutes in his first two games. Then Brandon Jennings changed SVG's mind. Once the Josh Smith fiasco was finally sorted out, some felt that Jennings was destined to […]

Week 14 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 […]

2015 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Second Base

  Second base is one of the more interesting positions to me personally. It's not the deepest in terms of known commodities, but there are a lot of young guys who could make an immediate impact. The trouble was ranking those who haven't seen any major league action. Below are the results. Editor's Note: Be […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 1/30

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 30th, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured […]

Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Category Specialists

With February quickly approaching, it is time to dive back into the NBA waiver wire. Today, the focus is on fantasy basketball sleepers of the “Category Specialist” variety that can each help out in different areas during Week 14. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Player List   Free-Throw Percentage Specialist Brian […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 80 Outfield (OF) 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 […]

Yasiel Puig: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Stud

It's Time To Face Your Fears The only thing to fear about making Yasiel Puig a high pick in your fantasy baseball draft is Yasiel Puig himself. Blessed with talents on loan from a higher source, Puig has all the tools necessary to be considered a perennial five tool player. The question remains, does he […]

Shane Victorino: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Deep Sleeper

2015 Could be a Bounce-Back Year for Victorino Looking at the current Red Sox 2015 outfield, there are plenty of guys who will be sharing at bats. Heading into Spring Training, the Sox will have recent signings Hanley Ramirez and Rusney Castillo entrenched as regulars, as well as Daniel Nava, Allen Craig, Shane Victorino and youngsters […]

Orioles Acquire Travis Snider

The Baltimore Orioles have had major setbacks in their outfield this off-season. They were not able to resign Nelson Cruz, who ended up signing with Seattle. They also said goodbye to long time Baltimore staple Nick Markakis, who signed with the Braves. In their first addition to their 2015 outfield, the O's today made a […]

Nationals Sign Janssen to One-Year Deal

After spending his entire eight-year career in Toronto, reliever Casey Janssen will finally be pitching for another team, joining the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $5 million deal that also includes a mutual option for 2016. Janssen recently served as the Blue Jays’ closer, converting 81 saves over the past three seasons combined. However, the […]

Drew Smyly (SP, TBR) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Add in Early Teen Rounds ANALYSIS: Drew Smyly's size, pitch velocity and strikeout totals get fantasy GMs excited, but his platoon split issues have made Smyly a part-time fantasy baseball contributor. Smyly is absolutely deadly against left-handed hitters, with a .238 wOBA against lefties for his career. Lefties hit just .136 against his curve and […]