Christian Yelich Lands On 15-Day DL (Lower Back Strain)

The Miami Marlins officially put Christian Yelich on the 15-day DL Friday, retroactive to April 20th, due to a lower back strain. Ichiro Suzuki figures to see the bulk of the starts in left field while Yelich is out. The 23-year-old outfielder Yelich has missed five games including the last three the Marlins have played, and thhere […]

Miami Dolphins Sign Wide Receiver Greg Jennings

After shipping Mike Wallace off to Minnesota, the Miami Dolphins have signed Greg Jennings to a two-year contract worth $8 million. Which essentially means Mike Wallace and Greg Jennings were inadvertently traded for each other via wonky means. The Dolphins have been anything but quiet this off-season, acquiring the likes of star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, tight end […]

Tennessee Titans Sign Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks

If you're as big of a Hakeem Nicks fan as I am then you'd know how frustrating it's been to watch him try to get back to his old self these last few seasons. Riddled with injuries in his last two years with the New York Giants, Nicks found his way to the Indianapolis Colts […]

Chris Young (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 18% in Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The one drawback to owning Chris Young right now is that he is not guaranteed to be in the lineup every day. With that said, Young has been making the most of his opportunities and could be in line for more consistent playing time. […]

Devon Travis (2B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Devon Travis is the truth. I loved this guy coming into the season after he was named the starting second baseman in Toronto, and my opinion hasn’t changed at all. An injury to Jose Reyes has afforded Travis an opportunity to hit from the […]

Is This Really The Return of the Old Alex Rodriguez?

Time to pull out the Pokémon cards and Sidekick phones. Alex Rodriguez is back to playing like an elite baseball player. In the first 12 games of the 2015 season, A-Rod is currently batting .316 with four home runs, 11 RBI, and a 1.157 OPS. Considering he last played a meaningful game in 2013 and […]

Real Deal or Impostor: Will Graveman, Bauer, and Cruz Sustain Their Performances?

With 2 weeks officially in the books, we can finally begin to consider 2015 performances, at least to a certain extent. The small sample size waters remain treacherous, but approximately 10% of a player's season should not be completely ignored either. Three players that are now looked at far differently than they were in the […]

Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Noah Syndergaard

  Big-Time Prospect in the Big Apple By now you know my stance on pitching. Just in case you developed a case of amnesia in the recent weeks, I think it's so deep with major league talent it's not worth paying much attention to prospects. That is, unless a very special prospect comes along. The […]

FanDuel DFS - MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 4/24/15

I was on a mini-streak for a while in the beginning of the week, but now I’m coming back down to Earth. A few rough pitcher outings and all of a sudden my bankroll is going the wrong way. However, I have picked up some tips that I’m going to continue to use them in […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 4/24/15

NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, and MLB daily games. This is the time of year in which FanDuel and DFS players get as giddy as Augustus Gloop receiving a golden ticket to tour the Willy Wonka Chocolate factory. So many games and so many options are available that it can be hard to keep up at […]

Week 3 Buy and Sell Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

It's Week 3 and the stars are just beginning to align in the cosmos of the MLB. Injuries are rampant, waiver wires are scarce and Nelson Cruz home runs are abundant. Fantasy owners everywhere are vigorously trying to gain an edge quickly and enjoy early season success. But remember; baseball is a marathon, not a […]

Ike Davis (1B, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Another forgotten player this year is Oakland A’s first baseman Ike Davis. The once highly touted Mets prospect seems poised for a bounce back season in the bay area. After his breakout season in 2012 when Davis hit 32 HR, the lefty slugger has had […]

Kevin Plawecki (C, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in two-catcher and NL-only leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Before the season began, many (including yours truly) were touting Travis d'Arnaud as a breakout candidate. TDA was well on his way to making good on that promise, slashing .317/.356/.537 through his first 11 games before having his hand broken by […]

Ian Kennedy Coming Off DL, Start Saturday

Ian Kennedy will return from the 15-day DL Saturday to start for the San Diego Padres at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Times of San Diego. Kennedy started the home opener for the Padres on April 9. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old veteran, he had to leave in the middle of the […]

Addison Russell (SS, CHC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Though he has not received the attention that Kris Bryant receives in the Cubs system, Addison Russell has quietly hit at every level. He has consistently been counted on at every level to maintain a high batting average and provide a lot of […]

Dustin Ackley (OF, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Target in AL only leagues and Deep leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: So far in 2015 we're seeing more July and August 2014 Dustin Ackley than we're seeing September and October 2014 Dustin Ackley. And that's a good thing. Ackley limped to the finish line last season hitting .149, but in […]

NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - FanDuel Advice for 4/23/15

We have provided our daily picks throughout the year and we will continue to push hard during this second NBA season. Below are our favorite FanDuel DFS picks for Saturday April 23rd, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, so be sure to check all lineups prior […]

MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 4/23/15

It's nearly the end of week 3 for fantasy baseball, and nearly 10 closers have either lost their jobs or appear on the verge of losing their job. Below we'll highlight the names you should be aware of right now. If your league counts saves, then staying on top of the current closer situations around […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 3 (Part 2)

There is a saying during the NBA playoffs: "It ain’t a series until the home team loses," or something like that. There is a similar saying for MLB that goes, “it ain’t a season until a manager melts down.” Okay maybe that saying doesn’t exist. But it sure feels like it does. Recently, Reds manager […]

DraftKings DFS - NBA Fantasy Lineup Advice and Value Plays (4/23/15)

Premium DFS Lineup Tools RotoBaller’s Premium NBA DFS Tools help you win your head-to-heads and GPPs. With a 1-Day Free Trial of our NBA DFS Premium Pass, you can even test drive these DFS tools for free for 24 hours: Player vs. Player Comparison: Compare up to five players’ recent FanDuel fantasy points to find […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

Waiver Wire Targets and Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio […]

Fantasy Baseball Strategy: 7 Tips to Avoid Early Season Jitters

  For Long-Term Success, Don't Overreact Early in the Season Perhaps more than at any other point in the season, fantasy owners are prone to overreaction in April. Everybody wants to get off to a good start, and correctly identifying breakouts and busts as early as possible can go a long way toward determining who […]

First Base / Third Base Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week Three

Hunting for values on the waiver wire is one of the most fun, and most challenging, parts of any fantasy season. This can be especially true at the infield corners, an area where the stars are readily scooped up and finding a low cost alternative can be often difficult. Here at RotoBaller, we're always looking […]

Alex Cobb To Throw First Bullpen Session Friday Since DL Stint

Alex Cobb will throw a bullpen session Friday for the first time since he was placed on the disabled list right before the start of the 2015 MLB season, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This is big news for a Tampa Bay Rays team that has dropped four games in a row before Wednesday’s […]

Jose Bautista Could Land On DL With Shoulder Soreness

Jose Bautista could land on the 15-day DL because of a sore shoulder, according to a report by Sportsnet. The Toronto Jays outfielder may have aggravated an already hurt shoulder on Tuesday when he attempted to throw Delmon Young out at first base from right field, according to the tweet by Sportsnet reporter, Barry Davis. […]

Jake Marisnick (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues; Monitor in All Other Leagues  OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Marisnick is already on his third organization, though he turned just 24 a few weeks ago. He was part of that mammoth Blue Jays-Marlins trade that broke the Internet back in 2012. Miami is known for aggressively promoting their […]

Miguel Gonzalez (SP, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep (14+ Team) Leagues or AL Only OWNED IN: In 21% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Gonzalez has been sneaky effective for Baltimore, posting a 2.07 ERA since the All-Star break of last season. He was tremendous in his second to last start, setting a career high in strikeouts (10) while limiting the Yankees to […]

Shane Greene (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 57% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: I’ll admit, I was not ready to buy Greene in shallower leagues after his first start vs Minnesota. Unfortunately owners in my leagues did not need his second start at Pittsburgh to make the move. Greene was dominant against the Pirates, pitching eight innings of scoreless […]

Luis Valbuena (2B/3B, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It’s about time Jose Altuve got a bit of help in the Astros lineup. Eventually George Springer will get going and find his niche once again, which lies in the form of eye-opening power. But until he gets hot, Luis Valbuena is virtually the only […]

Will Middlebrooks (3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: If you need a third basemen, or corner infielder, to provide some production in the coming weeks, take a look at the Padre’s Will Middlebrooks. Middlebrooks has been a valuable fantasy player at times throughout his short career but has also had long slumps […]