Can Colin McHugh Replicate His Breakout 2014? Nobody had Collin McHugh on their fantasy radar prior to 2014. Around this point last year, McHugh was designated for assignment by the Rockies and picked up by the Astros. At the time, his small sample performance in the majors was a 0-8 record with an 8.94 ERA, […]
Full Story »Daily Sports Recap 1/23: Something Something Deflated Balls
Well, that was sure an entertaining and controversy-free NFC championship game! I'm glad I got to watch it-- it was one of the best football games I've ever seen. I didn't get to watch the AFC championship, but I'm sure it was just as entertaining and controversy-free as well, right? You're saying that it […]
Full Story »Chase Utley (2B, PHI) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds as Low End 2B1 ANALYSIS: Many experts preach targeting high-upside players, so it’s become the norm to take a chance on a younger guy rather than a wily veteran. So there’s value in drafting a guy like Chase Utley, who has a lower ceiling but a higher floor than most […]
Full Story »Week 13 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Deep Sleepers
Now in Week 13 of the 2014-15 NBA season, the waiver wire is in its typical place in the weekly/daily routine of fantasy basketball managers. The following group of players are not of the typical standard-league variety, but rather options for those participating in deeper formats. Unless you have the roster space to stash one […]
Full Story »Week 15 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey
Hey RotoBallers. Here is my week 15 rundown of NHL Forwards, Defensemen and Goaltenders whose fantasy hockey values have been rising and falling over the past week of action. The rising players can be considered fantasy hockey sleepers or waiver wire pickups, depending on your league size and format. For those trending downward, it might be […]
Full Story »Dylan Bundy: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Prospect
Background Between Dylan Bundy’s injuries and Kevin Gausman’s ascension, it is easy for non-Orioles fans to forget about or discount Bundy. Opposing GMs have not, as most reported trade rumors note a request for Bundy. Those discussions end shortly thereafter and with good reason. When healthy, Bundy is potentially a generational talent. While Gausman is […]
Full Story »Nolan Arenado (3B, COL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as 3B1 in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS: Nolan Arenado more than realized his potential in 2014, but it may have gone unnoticed. Despite a broken finger, he still finished his sophomore campaign with 18 HR and a respectable .287/.328/.500 slash line. In a full season, Arenado should hit at least 25 HR. The […]
Full Story »Video: Analyzing the Top 100 Starting Pitcher (SP) Rankings for 2015
The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Each and every week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news […]
Full Story »2015 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Shortstop
Dynasty Rankings at Shortstop Over the past few weeks, we have reviewed our dynasty fantasy baseball rankings for catcher and third base. Today we bring you the top dynasty / keeper league shortstops. I bet over the last few years people have missed the early 2000's. At least in regards to fantasy shortstops. There […]
Full Story »Cole Hamels Not Likely To Be Traded by Phillies
At the annual winter banquet hosted by the Phillies’ Double-A affiliate in Reading, PA, General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. provided a big update on the future of the biggest name in this off-season’s trade market, Cole Hamels. “I think Cole Hamels is going to be in our uniform, frankly," Amaro stated. "I don’t really foresee […]
Full Story »Week 13 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups: NBA Guards
Sitting here in the middle of the 2014-15 NBA season, 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 13 of […]
Full Story »Chase Utley: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Sleeper
Chase Utley's First Half of 2014 Makes Him a 2015 Sleeper Candidate There’s something inherently flawed with how we rank fantasy baseball players. For fantasy amateurs, draft day is simply going through a top 250 player ranking and drafting the next best available player based on need. But once you’ve been around the block […]
Full Story »Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups and Sleepers: TOI & PPTOI Trends (Week 15)
Fantasy Hockey TOI and PPTOI Trends in Week 15 When you’re in a deep league with a full-size NHL starting lineup and seven bench positions for a 27-man roster like I am, top-line and power-play ice time are indispensable factors in analyzing waiver pickups. Both of these factors change over the course of the season, but I’m here to […]
Full Story »NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers – FanDuel Advice for 1/21
All throughout the 2014-15 campaign, RotoBaller will be giving you the top NBA DFS lineup picks at the guard, forward and center positions as well as top sleepers for the day. Below are our favorite picks for January 21st, 2015. Keep in mind, fantasy basketball is a fickle game when it comes to injured players, […]
Full Story »Join the 2015 RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Reader Leagues
Greetings RotoBaller Readers, Over the past couple years, we have had tons of request for intra-RotoBaller fantasy baseball competition. The 2015 MLB season will mark the inauguration of the RotoBaller Reader Leagues. The What RotoBaller.com will be piloting a set of five Fantasy Baseball Reader Leagues for the 2015 MLB season with cash prizes […]
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