Which EPL Players Are the Most Valuable Transfer Options For Matchday Two

After an exciting opening to the Premier League Season, fantasy owners now have some added clarity regarding this season’s emerging stars. Defying expectations, Matchday One’s top performers were not the transfer window splash signings or the 100,000 pound-per-week stars, but rather unheralded playmakers from mid-level clubs. The following eight players were selected as the top... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks And Sleepers – DraftKings Advice For 8/15/15

A slew of great match-ups are set to occur across a full slate of games on Saturday, August 15th. The Blue Jays will take on the Yankees in Toronto, the Angels will battle the Royals in Kansas City, and out on the west coast the Giants are set to host the Nationals. Only a few... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/15/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Saturday, August 15th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value... Read More

Carlos Beltran (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The uncanny ability of Carlos Beltran can not be denied with his long list of accomplishments. However, in recent years, he has severely tapered off into being another aging veteran that finds time in a lineup desperate for his bat. Beltran's numbers... Read More

English Premier League Match Of The Week: Manchester City v Chelsea Analysis

The machinations of the fixture fixer has already thrown up a mouth watering encounter on just the second weekend of the new EPL season as Manchester City will host current title champions, Chelsea, this Sunday afternoon (Kick-off 11am ET). Inevitably, almost enticingly, Chelsea's season has begun with a wobble both on and off the field... Read More

MLB DFS - Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 8/14/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, August 14th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel -... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/14/15

Even when the Cubs aren’t at home their messing up DFS slates everywhere. The two Chicago teams will clash at 4:10 on Friday, August 14th, thus eliminating them from the “main slate” today. That gives us 14 games to look at, and we have a handful of pitchers from which to choose from. With that... Read More

Rays Will Activate Jennings (Knee) Friday

The Tampa Bay Rays will activate Desmond Jennings from the 60-day DL on Friday, according to The Tampa Bay Times. Jennings has been dealing with a knee injury that has forced him out of action with the exception of 18 games all season. The outfielder will add speed and depth to a Rays team that... Read More

Marte Leaves Pirates Game With Hand Injury

Starling Marte left Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals with discomfort in his hand. Marte has been dealing with the same issue for a few weeks now, and apparently it was enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder to leave the game. The Pirates will further evaluate the 26-year-old star before a possible DL stint.... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/13/15

Welcome to this fine Thursday, August 13th. If you follow me on Twitter (which you really should by now!) at @BellRoto, you’ll likely be aware of my awesome Monday night in which I was a base hit away from conquering my first tournament. It was a very small tournament in which the winner took home... Read More

MLB DFS - Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 8/13/15

On a day with only nine games, the options are limited. You need to make each pick worthwhile and be able to afford the top pitchers on Thursday, August 13th. I have gathered the statistical information from each game and have found the best matchups with reasonable prices. With fewer games, you need to find... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 8/12/15

Check out the box scores from Tuesday night. In the interesting fact department, every single home team won. It’s the first time in the history of Major League Baseball that every single home team won on one night. As for Wednesday, we are going to delve into only the late games since there are a... Read More

Khris Davis (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in most leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Now that Gerardo Parra and Carlos Gomez have been shipped to Baltimore and Houston, there is a wide open outfield in Milwaukee that will let Khris Davis continue to slug. In 223 AB this season, Davis has 11 HR, 35 RBI, and a... Read More

MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for Fantasy (Week 19)

Jose Peraza was recently called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He should be owned in all leagues because of his speed and shortstop eligibility. Peraza will likely lose playing time when Howie Kendrick returns from his injury, but it appears Kendrick will be out for awhile. To be clear, this list is not the... Read More

Desmond Jennings Playing Two More Rehab Games Before Return

Desmond Jennings will play two more rehab games with the High-A Charlotte Stone Crabs before he returns to the Tampa Bay Rays. Jennings, 28, has been on the DL since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in early June. The outfielder has only competed in 18 games this season in Tampa. The Rays have won five in a... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/11/15

As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Tuesday, August 11th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel -... Read More

Kemp Placed On Revocable Trade Waiver: Will Padres Trade OF?

Matt Kemp has been placed on the revocable trade waiver, according to MLBdailydish.com. If Kemp goes through waivers unclaimed, the San Diego Padres could trade the outfielder to any team. Teams would have to acquire the 30-year-old before Aug. 31 because he would be ineligible to play in the postseason if traded after said date.... Read More

Red Sox Place Castillo, Ramirez, Four Others On Revocable Trade Waiver

The Boston Red Sox have placed six players on the revocable trade waiver, which included Rusney Castillo and Hanley Ramirez. The six players placed on the revocable trade waiver were Castillo, Ramirez, Jackie Bradley Jr., Brock Holt, Craig Breslow and Justin Masterson. None of the players have cleared waivers yet despite being placed on the... Read More

Rusney Castillo (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Castillo was a tremendous disappointment in his first stint in the majors this season. However, since being recalled two weeks ago, He’s hit .333/.375/.444 with a homer and two steals. There’s still a wealth of potential here. Though Castillo figures to split time with... Read More

Michael Taylor (OF, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Thanks to a bevy of injuries in the nation’s capital, Taylor has gotten a lot more playing time than anticipated this year. His rate stats aren’t terribly impressive with just a .237/.282/.371 triple slash to his name, but he does have 10 homers and... Read More

Odubel Herrera (OF / 2B / SS, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The rookie got off to a sizzling start to his major league career before slumping badly in May and June. However, he’s red hot again and deserves consideration in deeper formats. Since July 1, Herrera is hitting .375/.413/.587 with four homers. Ride him while... Read More

Nori Aoki (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Aoki sustained a small fracture of his right fibula and missed a month. He’s looked a bit rusty at the plate since his return, but was having an excellent season prior to the injury. Batting primarily in the leadoff spot, Aoki has posted a... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – DraftKings Advice for 8/10/15

Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out my weekly DraftKings column here on RotoBaller. This Monday, August 10th, I look to take advantage of a limited game slate by maximizing hot hands and buying low on underachieving and lesser known players. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/10/15

There are only seven games on the docket for Monday, August 10th, yet plenty of great matchups. The Dodgers will begin a three games series against the visiting Nationals out on the West Coast, while a hot Mets team meets the Rockies on the East Coast, and the Tigers and Royals are set to battle... Read More

Minor League Spotlight: Top Hitting Prospects for Fantasy from Week 18

Just a quick heads up to fantasy owners in need of offensive production in the second base/third base department. Once off the DL, Hector Olivera is expected to be called up by the Atlanta Braves and take the full time role at third base. He looks like a very potent bat and could be a... Read More

Five Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 19

Just a month or so left until the playoffs, for those of you who play in the head-to-head format. Are you on the bubble? Looking to add reinforcements to hold off a hard-charging opponent? In pole position and engaging in some good old fashioned gamesmanship? Whatever your situation, RotoBaller’s ongoing waiver wire coverage can give... Read More

Top Hitters to Stream in Week 19: Head-to-Head & Weekly Leagues

Below are my top MLB hitter streamer options for Week 19 of fantasy baseball. All players listed here are 50% owned or less in Yahoo leagues and play seven games this week.  There is a shallow crop of streamers this week as only seven teams play seven games. Streaming hitters is a great way to... Read More

Deep League Waiver Wire: Week 19

This week we will be in part discussing the sleeper side of the David Price deal, why the Phillies are now a hot high-upside team, and why Joe Maddon gets a sick kick out of tossing around save opportunities. Buckle up. For other waiver wire options, check out RotoBaller’s fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups list.... Read More

Five Corner Infield Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds for Week 19

If you read last week’s corner infield pickups column, you know how incredulous I was that Miguel Sano, Maikel Franco, and Jung Ho Kang were all available in more than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Well, they still are. The first two have held steady, while Kang has experienced a modest bump in ownership rate.... Read More

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice for 8/9/15

Below are my FanDuel lineup picks for Sunday, August 9th. My goal with these DFS picks, as always, is to try to choose players who will outperform their expectations. These players can be high-cost players, or they can be sleepers, but we are always looking for players that have a chance to return the greatest value... Read More