Robles Suspended 3 Games For Throwing At Ruf's Head

Hansel Robles has been suspended three games for “intentionally” throwing a pitch in the direction of Darin Ruf’s head. The New York Mets reliever was throwing at the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman in response to Yoenis Cespedes being thrown at earlier. Cespedes injured his hand and wrist when he was drilled. At the time, the... Read More

Wainwright (Achilles) Activated From DL: Coming Out Of Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals activated from the DL on Wednesday and will use the three-time All-Star out of the bullpen for the rest of the year. Adam Wainwright wasn’t even supposed to return at all this season after he tore his Achilles tendon in his left leg back in April. Luckily for the NL-leading Cardinals,... Read More

Premier League Roundup: Matchday Seven's Top Three Games

Tottenham (and the Referees) Hand Manchester City Its Second Consecutive Loss Tottenham 4-1 Manchester City Saturday, September 26th @ White Hart Lane, London What a day it was to be a club in North London. While their neighborhood rivals took down the undefeated Foxes (more on that below), Spurs defeated the heavily favored Sky Blues... Read More

Papelbon Suspended For Rest Of Season

The Washington Nationals have suspended Jonathan Papelbon for the rest of the season without pay after his attack on Bryce Harper during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals closer is first being suspended three games for throwing at Manny Machado before the Phillies series. Papelbon is also being suspended three games by the... Read More

La Liga - Spanish Primera Division Week 6

Whilst a record number of Catalans were casting their ballots this weekend in a referendum to gain their independence from Spain, their preeminent footballing club was attempting to regain their position back at the top of La Liga once more. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more about... Read More

English Premier League - Monday Match Preview

West Bromwich Albion vs. Everton Game Preview Monday, September 28th @ The Hawthorns West Brom Much like their opponent this Monday, West Brom have proved that they are not a team that will bend to the demands of bigger clubs. Much like Everton’s steadfast resistance to Chelsea’s chase of John Stones, West Brom repeatedly rejected... Read More

Street Diagnosed With Grade 1 Groin Strain: Regular Season Done

Angels closer Huston Street has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 groin strain and will miss at least the rest of the regular season. If the Angels can sneak into the postseason, there’s a chance Street could be back with the club. It would all depend on how far the team makes it. Manager Mike... Read More

Rosenthal Blows Cards' Win With GS To Rookie

The St. Louis Cardinals failed to maintain a 3-1 lead in the top of the ninth as they allowed seven runs to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal was brought in to for the save opportunity but couldn't convert. Instead, the right-hander allowed a grand slam to Jason Rogers, which put Milwaukee ahead... Read More

Papelbon Suspended 3 Games For Throwing At Machado

Jonathan Papelbon has been suspended three games for hitting Manny Machado intentionally with a pitch on Wednesday. The Washington Nationals closer buzzed Machado up and in earlier in the at-bat before he nailed him with a fastball in what was likely a retaliation for a homer he hit earlier. Machado admired a shot he hit off... Read More

English Premier League Transfer Targets: Matchday Seven

Once again, Dan looks at the more enticing transfer targets in the English Premier League for fantasy managers as week 7 approaches. Asmir Begovic – Goalkeeper – Chelsea – 5.0m Season Stats: 307 Minutes Played, 1 Clean Sheet, 7 Goals Conceded, 17 Saves Premier League Points: 13 (T-18th Ranked Goalkeeper) Week 7 Fixture: (A) vs. Newcastle:... Read More

Barclay's Premier League Week 7 - Saturday Previews And Predictions.

It's week 7 of the EPL and, unlike last week's warning as to a Champions League hangover plus our prediction that West Ham would take all three points at Manchester City, no similar warnings from the midweek League Cup action where most EPL sides make changes and rest up varying members of their first team squads. This week... Read More

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 26 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that... Read More

Holland (Elbow) Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery

Kansas City Royals closer Greg Holland has a “significant” tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, according to Royals manager Ned Yost. Yost believes the injury happened over a year ago but it really took its toll on the two-time All-Star this season. The velocity on Holland’s fastball dipped dramatically from where... Read More

Tom Wilhelmsen (RP,SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Quality relievers are hard to come by this late in the season but Tom Wilhelmsen finds himself in a pretty good spot for fantasy owners to take advantage. Any chance Wilhelmsen has gotten a chance to close with any consistency he has... Read More

Addison Reed (RP,NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickup

BALLER MOVE: Add in all SVHLD Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Mets have seemed to figure out their hitting issues they had earlier this year and they also have a firm grip on the strength that is their rotation. But who would have ever thought that Addison Reed would be a... Read More

Spanish La Liga - Week 4

The midweek Champion's League fare had a record five Spanish teams in action with Sevilla, Real and Atletico Madrid all notching up victories, Barcelona leaving Rome with a point and Valencia stumbling at home to Zenit. The question was, would any of the Iberian contingency experience a kind of post Euroepan hangover. The answer was yes.... Read More

Gregerson Returns To Astros After Wife Gives Birth

Luke Gregerson rejoined the Houston Astros on Friday as they take on the Oakland A’s for the start of a three-game series. The Astros closer left the team on Wednesday after his wife gave birth to their first child. Gregerson wasn’t needed while he was gone because the Texas Rangers won by 11 runs and... Read More

Deep/Very Deep Waiver Wire: Playoffs Round Two

Just when you really think the arsenal is going to run REALLY dry for deep league waiver wire adds, a window of opportunity opens up for several lucky and opportunistic players. We will once again be discussing six players who can provide a sneaky spark for fantasy baseball managers in the cloudy uncertainty that is baseball's final... Read More

English Premier League Transfer Targets – Matchday Six

Heurelho Gomes – Goalkeeper – Watford – 4.5m Season Stats – 450 Minutes Played, 3 Clean Sheets, 4 Goals Conceded, 14 Saves Premier League Points – 29 (3rd Ranked Goalkeeper) Week 6 Fixture – (A) vs. Newcastle: Saturday, September 19th @ St. James’ Park   Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our... Read More

English Premier League Week 6 - Predictions And Analysis Of Saturday's Games.

Week 6 of the EPL and the first week of fixtures that includes the additional complexity of midweek Champion's League games for some of the top tier's teams. Historically, teams that play in the Champion's League often struggle the following Saturday, so this adds yet another variable of complexity to the puzzle when evaluating the matches ahead.... Read More

MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 9/16

With only about 20 games remaining for all teams, you may start to see some matchup based coaching decisions which could affect the closers. Teams in the playoff hunt will be extremely careful in these situations and go with the guys they are the most confident in. Editor's Note: Bookmark our MLB Closers & Saves... Read More

English Premier League - Review of Matchday Five's Top Games

Man U’s Offense Comes Alive - Without Wayne Rooney Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool Saturday, September 12th @ Old Trafford With the skipper on the bench, United’s offense finally woke up, scoring three goals in their defeat of Liverpool. The Red Devils were the better team from the opening whistle. In a goalless first half, United dominated... Read More

Spanish La Liga - Week Three

The footballing narrative that continues to sketch its motif upon the Spanish La Liga further embedded itself, once again this weekend, into the absolute highest stations of global football. Whilst the traditionally combustive and sometimes brutally enthralling fixture of Manchester United and Liverpool in the EPL did at least offer a probable goal of the... Read More

Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Edwards, O'Brien)

It was a slow week for prospect call-ups, but two potential difference makers were called up to their major league squads. Both are widely available. Like 99% available. If you are in a very deep format or a dynasty league and are looking to add high-ceiling depth to your roster, keep these two players in mind. Editor’s... Read More

English Premier League Transfer Targets - Matchday Five

With the fifth week of the English Premier League looming, we take a look at some of the players who we think can compliment any team, fantasy, or otherwise. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more about the EPL and Spanish La Liga at;http://www.rotoballer.com/category/premier-league-bpl-epl-soccer Lukas Fabianski – Goalkeeper... Read More

Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire for Week 24 of the fantasy baseball season. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that... Read More

English Premier League Week 5; Saturday's Predictions And Analysis

With the international fixtures behind us we can focus, once again, on the most competitive soccer league on the planet. The English Premier League is back with some alluring match ups and here are our match predictions and players to watch this week. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read... Read More

Top MLB Prospects to Pickup off the Waiver Wire in Week 23

Did you see that home run Kris Bryant hit?! That was a bomb! Any time a ball travels 495 feet, you know it was absolutely crushed. With the recent struggles of Pederson, it looks like Bryant is the most likely candidate to win Rookie of the Year. Noah Syndergaard and Randal Grichuk could make a... Read More

Kevin Jepsen (RP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Jepsen has been getting the save opportunities for the Twins and at only 39% owned in fantasy leagues, is a nice waiver wire option to end the season. While he's not completely lights out, he does average close to a strikeout per inning and hasn't blown... Read More

MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 9/8/15

With the season winding down and a ton at stake, bullpen play is becoming more and more important for the teams in the playoff hunt. As always, we are here to take a look around the MLB closer and bullpen situations around the league. Some of these players may be viable waiver wire pickups for... Read More