NBA Fantasy Basketball DFS Lineup Picks for 2/26 (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 prize […]

MLB Prospects for Fantasy Baseball: 2014 Milwaukee Brewers

There is no doubt that it was a lost season in 2013 for the Milwaukee Brewers, and things are going to have to change in one form or another sooner rather than later. That means getting some contributions of the minor league system. There are five players in particular that could make themselves known sooner […]

Three Overvalued Starting Pitchers: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

How many times have you heard the phrase; if he can just stay healthy?  Over and over again a player seems to be a difference maker only to land on the disabled list nearly every year.  For pitchers, physical issues are a huge red flag.  It wasn’t long ago that Roy Halladay was considered an […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Head-to-Head Leagues

The time to prepare for the 2014 fantasy baseball season is here, and that means getting ready for the draft. There are many different forms of drafts, from the traditional roto to points leagues and the increasingly popular head-to-head format. This article addresses getting ready for head-to-head leagues, which requires daily rosters transactions to ensure […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects: 2014 Houston Astros

The advantage to having a few 100+ loss seasons in a row is a series of some very high first-round picks in the MLB draft. Couple that with a front office which excels at getting the better end of most of their trades and you have the Astros farm system-- without a doubt one of […]

NBA Trade Deadline: Phantasy Phallout In Philly

For everyone but the Philadelphia 76ers, it was a relatively quiet trade deadline. Outside of a last-minute major addition by the Indiana Pacers, most teams either stood pat or did just minor tinkering to their rosters.  Philadelphia, on the other hand, continued their tank-fest this season by acquiring as many draft picks as possible for […]

ADP Analysis: Overvalued Players to Avoid on Draft Day

RotoBaller has been analyzing ADP data and trends to find these overvalued players who you should avoid on draft day.   Overvalued Players to Avoid on Draft Day   Alexander Guerrero ADP 215 This one is a layup. Check back to my Dodgers preview and you won't even need to hear Coletti and Mattingly's comments […]

Three Overvalued Shortstops: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

The position of shortstop in fantasy baseball is traditionally a relatively shallow spot in terms of position scarcity.  Over the past few seasons, though, there has been an influx of talented young middle infielders with a wide array of skills.  Some bring pop. Some have an innate ability to get on base. Others pick up […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball DFS Lineup Picks for 2/25 (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 prize […]

Fantasy Baseball Updates from the Cactus League Analysis 2/25

There is one more day of practice left (I’ll be checking out the Rockies in Scottsdale) before Cactus League games begin on Wednesday.  While I can’t complain about spending days in the Arizona sun and watching Major Leaguers run practice drills and interact with the fans, I’m looking forward to games getting underway. I will […]

Ubaldo Jimenez: Fantasy Baseball Impact of Baltimore Orioles Signing

  Ubaldo Jimenez - 2014 Fantasy Baseball Impact In the days since Spring Training started some big-name pitchers have come off the market. First  Bronson Arroyo signed with Arizona, then AJ Burnett with Philadelphia. Now, perhaps the starter with the biggest upside has found a home, as Ubaldo Jimenez signed a 4-year $48 Million deal […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball DFS Lineup Picks for 2/24 (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 prize […]

2014 New York Mets Top Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Analysis

The Mets may not have been in contention for the past two or three seasons, but the one thing that Sandy Alderson has accomplished is building a very respectable minor league system through a few shrewd trades. Zach Wheeler is no longer a prospect, but Alderson’s deserves praise for landing him for a two month Carlos […]

Homer Bailey & Danny Salazar: Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

RotoBaller's average draft position tool is a great new tool to help you prepare for your upcoming fantasy baseball draft. It works for positions with substantial depth, like outfielders and starting pitchers. Just like in real baseball, fantasy pitching is an enigma at times, and something that almost every fantasy expert has a different opinion on. Some […]

Chicago White Sox Top Prospects: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Analysis

Former White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams refused to use the word “rebuilding” to describe his team. After a dismal season in which key players were traded for budding prospects, current GM Rick Hahn has also eschewed the dreaded r-word. He prefers to describe it more as "accelerated retooling." The belief is that the White […]

Draft Day Tips For The Perfect Fantasy Baseball Team

  Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy for Roto Leagues It’s officially Fantasy baseball season! While everyone shakes the snow off and begins to rejoin their leagues from last year, the countdown until draft day begins. For most teams their entire season rides on having a good draft, as picking the wrong players can ruin the year […]

NBA Trade Deadline Winners & Losers for Fantasy Basketball

Just when it looked like this would be just another boring trade deadline in the NBA, the Philadelphia Tankers, I mean Sixers, pulled a big name from Indiana by landing former All-Star Danny Granger. While there were no huge names traded like Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Love, there were still plenty of deals that will […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects: 2014 Philadelphia Phillies

With so many seasoned veterans entrenched in the Phillies starting lineup there will be limited opportunities for players to make the jump from the farm system to fantasy relevance in 2014.  With an aging lineup comes the risk of injury or a trade deadline move that opens the door for an up and coming player to contribute to […]

Three Undervalued Third Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

In a continuation of my recent piece on overvalued third basemen, today I'll be looking for underrated gems among the 3rd base class...   Pedro Alvarez 2014 Steamer Projection: 138 Games, .243 .317 .468, 29 HR, 82 RBI, 69 Runs, 2 SB ESPN Rank: 101 (11th Round) Where I'd Rank Him: 75-80 (8th Round) If you've […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects: 2014 Colorado Rockies

In our latest installation of RotoBaller's Colorado Rockies blog, we'll now take a look at the Rocks' top prospects for 2014 Fantasy Baseball.   Jonathan Gray RHP Talent: 10, Opportunity: 7 The Rockies have not had any luck trying to convince a free agent ace to come to Colorado for years, so they have turned to […]

Jim Henderson: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Closer

  Jim Henderson's 2014 Fantasy Baseball Outlook Jim Henderson The Milwaukee Brewers have put together a team that, on paper, has a chance to succeed. The onetime face of the franchise, Ryan Braun, needs to repair his reputation, while veteran starting pitcher Matt Garza joins Kyle Lohse and Yovani Gallardo atop the rotation. They will […]

Kris Bryant: Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Keeper

20, I repeat 20 players have manned the hot corner for the Chicago Cubs since 2000.  This is a sore subject for all Cubs fans (Like me!)  who have seen the highly touted prospects such as Gary Scott, Kevin Orie and Josh Vitters fizzle in a Cubs uniform.   Aramis Ramirez provided production for most of […]

Three Overvalued 3B: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Today I'll be taking a look at the 2014 ESPN expert rankings for fantasy 3rd basemen, specifically breaking down who I think the expert community likes a bit too much and is overrating going into the season.  My "round" projections assume a 10-team league.   Evan Longoria 2014 Steamer Projection: 146 Games, .264/.352/.492, 30HR, 96RBI, […]

Waiver Wire Pickups for 3-Pointers in Fantasy Basketball

Power-Patch Kidz’: It’s time to patch-up those weaknesses Heading towards the end of fantasy’s Week 17, owners need not simply rely on their best waiver-wire options.  Not making sense right?  Well, anyone can strengthen their roster, but looking deeply into your team’s top “categories of need” is simply the best way to go.  Obviously, this […]

Three Undervalued First Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Undervalued First Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Yesterday, I wrote about three first basemen that I thought most fantasy baseball experts were ranking too high, and thus could potentially disappoint compared to their preseason rank. Today, I’ll talk about three guys who I think are not ranked high enough, thus they are players you might […]

Three Players to Watch on the Mets: 2014 Fantasy Baseball

The New York Mets seek to take another incremental step forward in 2014 toward the goal of reaching the playoffs.  With the absence of organization's gem, Matt Harvey, the Mets will need some of their young talent to make sizable gains in performance in order to have any chance. Three of the youngsters to watch […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy for Roto Leagues

For more fantasy baseball strategy, check out RotoBaller's Draft Day Strategy and How to Use ADP articles.   Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy for Roto Leagues The 2014 fantasy baseball season is just around the corner and that means owners all over are preparing for their drafts. There are many different kinds of formats for fantasy baseball […]

2014 St Louis Cardinals Top 5 Prospects: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Analysis

Hello fellow Redbird fans. Coming off a disappointing finish in last season's World Series loss, the St Louis Cardinals will be playing younger players this season with the loss of both Carlos Beltran and Chris Carpenter, among others. In this post, I'll highlight the top five prospects in the Cardinals farm system and their potential […]

Patrick Mills (Guard) - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Add Immediately Analysis: Meek Mill, General Mills...then there's the hottest Mills of them all at the moment -- Patrick Mills. As Tony Parker is sitting out with a back injury, Mills has been lighting it up offensively for the Spurs. Over the last 3 games, he's averaging 23.3 points, 2 three's, 3.3 boards, […]

Enes Kanter (Center) - Waiver Wire Pickup

Baller Move: Add if you need a serviceable Center Analysis: If you reached for Kanter early in the draft, you probably Kant stand him right now. However, if he's still around in your waiver wire and you  need a decent Center for the time-being, feel free to grab him. Derrick Favors is out with a […]