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BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Very Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Through 447.2 IP, Josh Tomlin owns a career 4.89 ERA and a 4.44 FIP, as well as a strikeout rate of 15.1%. Underneath the hood, however, Tomlin’s game has been evolving. His career walk rate is an incredibly impressive 4.2%. To put that in context, Greg […]
Full Story »Yasmani Grandal (C, LAD) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as High-End CA2 ANALYSIS: Despite the pedigree of a top prospect and nearly 90 games of experience at the major league level, Yasmani Grandal disappointed in 2014, batting an anemic .225/.327/.401 with 49 RBI and 47 runs scored through 128 games. Some have written him off as a bust, but Grandal’s rare combination […]
Full Story »Jonathan Schoop (2B, BAL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Set to be the starting second baseman for the Orioles, Jonathan Schoop has the potential to be an everyday fantasy starter in 2015. In 2014, he hit .209 with 16 HR, 45 RBI and only 13 walks in 481 plate appearances, which indicates a free-swinger. Schoop will undoubtedly work […]
Full Story »Ryan Zimmerman: Comeback Player of the Year?
He's Baaaaack (And Could be a Sneaky Draft Value) Despite media outlets everywhere outside the Capital Beltway proclaiming Bryce Harper or Stephen Strasburg as the face of the franchise, true Washingtonians know that Ryan Zimmerman is the real National treasure. Since he was drafted fourth overall in 2005, Zim has been the Opening Day […]
Full Story »Cliff Lee: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Or Bust?
Lee Will Have to Overcome Age & Injuries to be a Contributor Over six seasons from 2008 to 2013, few pitchers were as dominant as Cliff Lee. At times he was virtually unhittable, and achieved greatness despite pitching four of those six seasons in the bandbox that is Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia. Over the six […]
Full Story »Podcast: Anthony Aniano & Real Talk Raph Discuss Injured Pitchers and ADP
Last week RotoBaller's own Real Talk Raph joined Anthony Aniano's fantasy sports show (War Room Radio) to discuss the upcoming 2015 MLB and fantasy baseball season, including various draft strategies. Listen in on them bantering about injured starting pitchers (SP) like Matt Harvey, Jose Fernandez and Masahiro Tanaka, current ADP trends on players like Bryce Harper […]
Full Story »Cody Zeller (PF/C, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickup
BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues; consider in all leagues OWNED: 14% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball leagues ANALYSIS: Cody Zeller finished January with a career game against the Nuggets with as well rounded a fantasy game you can expect (21 points on 10/11 shooting, eight boards, three assists, three steals, two blocks). His reward? A string of 30+ minute games […]
Full Story »Rangers Add Ryan Ludwick with Minor League Deal
The Texas Rangers have signed veteran outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. If added to the Rangers’ 40-man roster, Ludwick would earn a one-year, $1.75 million contract. Ironically, the 36-year-old is returning to the team that he originally came up with, which was back in 2002. […]
Full Story »Boston Red Sox, Wade Miley, Agree to Three-Year Deal
O'Connell Sports Management, the agency that represents starting pitcher Wade Miley, announced that Miley and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a three-year deal worth $19.25 million and takes care of him for his remaining three years of arbitration. This contract will not delay his free agency though. Wade Miley (@wademiley20) and […]
Full Story »Brewers Bring Aboard Chris Perez on Minor League Deal
Looking for an established reliever with experience closing games, the Milwaukee Brewers have plucked Chris Perez off the free agent wire, adding him on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. If Perez makes the team, the two-time All-Star will command a $1.5 million salary plus incentives. Perez, still only 29, […]
Full Story »Detroit Tigers Slugger Victor Martinez Undergoes Knee Surgery
The Detroit Tigers announced that Victor Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee during an offseason workout program. He is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday of next week for the surgery. Update on V-Mart pic.twitter.com/aDCvwEjMtO — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 5, 2015 The 36-year-old Martinez had […]
Full Story »Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Guards
With the fourth month of the 2014-15 NBA season getting underway, the waiver wire has taken its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following guards, whether of the “sleeper” variety or just cashing in temporarily on an unforeseen opportunity, almost certainly deserve attention across the various formats during Week 15 […]
Full Story »2015 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfield (Part 1)
I'm breaking up this dynasty / keeper league rankings article into two parts. It has to be done. To give any sort of depth in the outfield position, you at least have to rank 50-60 outfielders. I ranked 60 in total, and this article will cover the first 30 on my list. Remember, these are my […]
Full Story »J.J. Hardy: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Sleeper
Hardy's Track Record Makes Him a Late-Round Sleeper When identifying a fantasy baseball draft sleeper, I like the guy to fit a few different criteria. First among those is being “under the radar,” but also I need there to be some proof that there’s potential upside when looking beneath the surface. In our 2015 shortstop […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds and Sleepers for Fantasy Hockey (Week 17)
What’s up RotoBallers? Welcome to my week 17 edition of the fantasy hockey waiver wire. Below are a few skaters at each position that will steer your fantasy hockey team toward a championship. Whether your fantasy hockey team is dealing with injuries or lack of production, these NHL players will help you get back on […]
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