
Five Under the Radar Catchers - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
You showed up again! Outstanding! This is four sessions in a row. Most people skip out on me by now. But hey, you can obviously see my online PhD from St. Leo’s is worth its weight in gold, right? So far, we’ve covered first base -Ike Davis! - second base, and third base. You didn’t even […]

Five Under the Radar Starting Pitchers: Sleeper Keepers for 2014
Five Under the Radar Keeper Starting Pitchers in 2014 Starting pitching is such a valuable commodity in the baseball world. GMs are always trying to put together a formula that will translate into high velocity, movement and horse-like durability. Investing in these arms, whether it is at the fantasy level or professional level is […]

Chicago White Sox Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The 2013 season was one of disappointment for the Chicago White Sox. With the underachieving play of a majority of the roster, fantasy owners found diminutive value in most of the players. However, one area of the team that had value was the pitching staff due to the success of Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. […]
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Trevor Rosenthal: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper for 2014
2014 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper: Trevor Rosenthal Trevor Rosenthal will finish the season as a top 3 closer in the league. This is a bold prediction for a pitcher who prefers to be a starter and who may be one day. Rosenthal ended 2013 as the Cardinals closer and had a tremendous postseason, posting an […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 02/07 (Fanduel)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Fanduel has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register and play in the NBA Rebound tournament and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Fanduel. You'll also be invited to FREE contests […]

Atlanta Braves Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Projections
Sporting a 96-66 win-loss mark, the Atlanta Braves took home the N.L. East crown in 2013. Although they did indeed feature a solid lineup anchored by All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, the pitching staff largely led the way to the team’s third playoff appearance in the last four years. Even though 200-game winner Tim Hudson, […]

Ryan Kelly (Forward) - Waiver Wire Analysis
Ryan Kelly is a young forward for the Lakers, currently filling in as starter in place of Pau Gasol, out with a groin injury. Kelly stands to keep the role– or at least a significant share of it– for the rest of the year if the rumors of Gasol being traded to a contender come true. Kelly […]

Khris Middleton (Forward) - Waiver Wire Analysis
Welcome back to relevance, Khris Middleton. In the second half of December, with almost the entire Bucks frontcourt injured, Middleton enjoyed a stretch where he was red hot and averaging 40 minutes a game. He put up top 40 fantasy stats in the process. Now he’s back, playing much better again and averaging 30 minutes a […]
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Free Throw % and Turnovers
Waiver Wire Pick-ups for Free Throw % and Turnovers When looking to improve your fantasy basketball team with a waiver wire pickup, don’t ask “is this guy better than this guy?” Ask “does this guy improve the categories where I need the most help?” Here are a couple of players available in most standard 12-team […]
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Best of the Rest: Potential Impact Second Basemen for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Potential Impact Second Basemen for 2014 Last week, we looked the Top 20 Second Basemen for 2014 Fantasy Baseball. These are the second basemen that probably aren’t going to begin the season in anyone’s starting fantasy lineup, but could make a potential impact at some point in the season. These guys might be bench players […]

Five Under the Radar Third Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Five Under the Radar Sleeper 3rd Basemen in 2014 Welcome to Session 3! Please come in and have a seat. Can I get you a bagel or something to drink? Okay, I just wanted to ask. Say, if you don’t mind my saying so, your demeanor appears a bit sullen today. The past few sessions […]

Cactus League Analysis 2014: NL Teams I’ll Be Watching in Spring Training
In my previous post, I covered something I’ll be watching from each of the American League teams training in Arizona this spring. Today I cover a little something from each of the National League teams. As the spring progresses, I’ll revisit some of these questions and position battles and re-evaluate how they’ll affect the fantasy […]

Texas Rangers Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
And now for a sentence that may have never before appeared in print: The Texas Rangers finished last season near the top of the American League in several key pitching categories, including ERA (3.62-4th), shutouts (10-4th), opponent’s batting average (.248-2nd), strikeouts (1,309-2nd) and earned runs allowed (589-4th). However, even with all the good numbers, the Rangers […]

San Diego Padres Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
2014 San Diego Padres - Starting Rotation Preview The same negative impact PETCO Park has on hitters, it naturally has the opposite impact on pitching, which makes Padres starting pitchers worth a look. You'll be hard-pressed to find a Padres pitcher you can project for more than 15 wins, but there is some value to […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 2/5 (DraftStreet)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Draftstreet has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Draftstreet. You'll also be invited to FREE contests with cash […]

Cactus League Analysis 2014: AL Teams I’ll Be Watching in Spring Training
As the calendar turns to February and the NFL season is put to rest, it is time to focus on the upcoming season and begin preparations in earnest for another rotisserie fantasy baseball season. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Arizona next week for the Dodgers and D-Backs, a week earlier this year because […]

2014 Dynasty Leagues: Outfield Keepers
If you are part of a dynasty keeper league you are probably hard at work on your roster and asking yourself: "Who should I keep now”? Depending on the rules governing your league, you may need to carefully consider which players should remain on your roster. Remember, you will be looking for players with exceptional […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 02/05 (Fanduel)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Fanduel has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register and play in the NBA Rebound tournament and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Fanduel. You'll also be invited to FREE contests […]

Milwaukee Brewers Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers are not one of those teams where fantasy owners will look at the roster and see a ton of players worth drafting. However, there are certainly some players that owners should not look past, and others who likely should not be rated as highly as others seem to be doing. Here is […]

Detroit Tigers Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Detroit Tigers starting rotation has a good shot at being the best in the majors. They have two of the last three Cy Young Award winners. Add another starter that led the American League in ERA last year, and you have three top fantasy starting pitchers in one rotation. Sure, they lost Doug Fister […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 2/4 (DraftStreet)
Editor's Note: For those of you hardcore fantasy basketball gamers, Draftstreet has an exclusive offer for RotoBaller members. Register through this link and you will be given a free 100% bonus on your first deposit! Put in up to $200, and you'll get another $200 for free to play on Draftstreet. You'll also be invited to FREE contests with cash […]
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Early Look at ADP Sleepers: Undervalued Players
Let's face it. The beauty of fantasy baseball is the daily nature and commitment it takes to watch game after game. There are constant lineup shifts, call-ups of young stud prospects, and rotating of starting pitchers that make the game more intriguing than most other fantasy sports. It's no surprise then, that to perennially compete, […]

Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Phillies starting rotation has long been the team's primary strength, boasting arguably three aces in Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay. Halladay's retirement raises questions about the rotation and leaves a glaring hole. While Halladay had been sidelined with injuries over the last couple of seasons, his strong leadership and veteran presence had […]

Five Under the Radar 2nd Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Five Under the Radar Sleeper 2nd Basemen in 2014 In session 1 we talked about 5 under the radar 1st baseman. Welcome to Session 2. Grab a cup of coffee and make yourself comfortable. Yesterday, we applied some exposure therapy, mostly due to Ike Davis. I trust you’ve overcome your fear of Mr. Davis. If not, […]

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep
2014 Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Staff Preview The Pirates pitching last season carried the team to 94 wins, the most in over 20 seasons. The pitching staff accounted for the third-best ERA in the majors a year ago at 3.26. They also had the second-most saves with 55, which means they won a lot of […]

How to Find Sleepers Deep in the Numbers: Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy
How to Find Sleepers: Fantasy Draft Strategy Whether you play in a standard 12-team league or a super-deep-40-man-roster dynasty league, one thing remains constant. This one ever-so-important facet of fantasy sports is contrast. There are distinct personalities within your league, personal draft preparation techniques and disparities between every fantasy owner-- each owner has his or […]

Five Under the Radar 1st Basemen - Sleeper Keepers for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
Five Under the Radar Sleeper 1st Basemen in 2014 Shall we start with Ike Davis? Take a deep breath. That’s it, now exhale. Let’s keep breathing until your heartbeat is back to normal. I understand your fear. Keep breathing…in through the mouth, out through the nose. I said Ike Davis’s name early to get it […]
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Cincinnati Reds Pitching Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The Cincinnati Reds underwhelmed as a team in 2013, finishing third in the NL Central and losing in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. However, their pitching staff emerged as one of the best in the majors. The Reds’ staff finished last season with the best WHIP in all of baseball, ranking third in […]

Los Angeles Angels Lineup Analysis: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The lineup the Angels send out for 2014 provides much hope for the city of Los Angeles. They have the ability to hit for power, average and have enough speed to compete as one of the best lineups in the league. They are one of the few teams in the league that could feature […]