Wait and See With Didi Gregorius

Didi Gregorius went from being the guy failing to replace Derek Jeter, to a shortstop finding his groove later in the season. Now that some of the pressure of filling Jeter’s shoes has waned, Gregorius will look to build off a 2015 second half where he batted .294. His 3.3 WAR was fourth best among […]

Chase Headley Too Untrustworthy to Roster

The difficulty with drafting Chase Headley is that he’s unpredictable. Playing a full season, 156 games in 2015, Headley posted only 11 home runs and 62 ribbies. The Yankees, hopeful when they traded for him, are still waiting for shades of the 2012 breakout star, when he hit 31 home runs and drove in 115 […]

Aaron Hicks' Ability to Hit Lefties Earns Him a Fantasy-Nod

Upon trading for Hicks, it seemed that the Yankees would ship Brett Gardner. Even though that hasn’t happened, yet, Hicks could very well see a lot more playing time than that of an ordinary platoon outfielder. Hicks posted a .870 OPS and .307 average against lefties last season and will likely start against all south […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel NHL DFS Advice for 2/15/16

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for February 15th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. A smart pick at goalie on Monday would be Corey Crawford facing the Toronto […]

Doug Fister: Late Round Steal

I wouldn’t exactly call Doug Fister a sleeper this year because he has established himself in the past, but I do think he is being overlooked. After a disappointing 2015 season, for not only him but the Washington Nationals, Fister will benefit from a change of scenery now with the Houston Astros. He has already […]

Luis Valbuena's 2016 Fantasy Outlook

Luis Valbuena also benefited from a change of scenery in 2015. Despite a drop in certain categories from his final season in a Chicago Cubs uniform, Valbuena’s power numbers increased, reaching career highs in both home runs and RBI’s. His 25 long balls and 56 ribbies last season deserve him a mention in fantasy talks, […]

Ken Giles is a Top Ten RP in 2016

Ken Giles could very well be the final piece of Houston’s puzzle to success in 2016. Swiping him away from the Philadelphia Phillies in the offseason, the Astros will now likely swipe away the closer job from Luke Gregerson and hand it over to Giles. With the Phillies last season, Giles posted a 1.80 ERA, […]

Colby Rasmus: Late Round Outfielder

Colby Rasmus recently announced that he wants to be an Astro for the rest of his career. What that tells me about a 29 year old is that his head is in the right place, dedicated to proving that he belongs in Houston. I like Rasmus because he’s a guy that you don’t expect too […]

Carlos Gomez: Untrustworthy and Inconsistent

Someone like Carlos Gomez is tough to get a read on. Half the league has a problem with the way he acts on the field. His showboating confuses his sporadic play because his play is just that. Sporadic. Gomez can hit the monstrous home run, trudge around the bases like he’s Reggie in October, but […]

George Springer is Ready for a Full Season

George Springer hasn’t played more than 102 games in each of his first two seasons yet everyone is still talking about him. Rightfully so. Springer entered the bigs in 2014 and hit 20 dingers and drove in 51 runs in only 78 appearances. In 2015, despite a slight dip in production mainly in part to […]

Collin McHugh Worth a Middle-Round Look

It’s easy to overlook Collin McHugh’s impressive 2015 season when the pitcher ahead of him in the rotation won the Cy Young. McHugh’s 19 wins, one fewer than Keuchel, were accompanied by a 3.89 ERA and 171 strikeouts. McHugh was also the recipient of plenty run support as he posted four wins in both June […]

Will Dallas Keuchel Repeat Success in 2016?

After posting a bloated 5.00-plus ERA in his first two seasons, no one could have guess what was later in store for Dallas Keuchel. 2014 showcased a completely different pitcher, a confidence that was then carried into 2015. The hard-throwing lefty’s numbers jumped tremendously, even from a productive 2014 where he won 12 games and […]

What Evan Gattis's Injury Could Mean for Fantasy

Evan Gattis will be sidelined four to six weeks after having hernia surgery. This means a couple of things for the fantasy world. If the recovery goes as planned, Gattis will be able to get some work in before opening against the New York Yankees in early April, and will very well remain a suitable […]

Jose Altuve is Growing Into One of MLB's Best Hitters

He may be the shortest player in the game, but his presence in baseball is the size of the state he plays for. Despite a slight drop in average and hits last season, Jose Altuve is continuously improving alongside the rest of the impressive youth scattered around the Houston Astros. Durability describes the number one […]

Carlos Correa: AL Rookie of the Year to Potential AL MVP

The reigning American League Rookie of the Year could very well contend for the American League Most Valuable Player award this season. Although a bold prediction, Carlos Correa turned plenty of heads with his 22 home runs and 68 RBI’s in only 99 games played during his rookie campaign. His average was significantly higher at […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel NHL DFS Advice for 2/8/16

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for February 8th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Tonight's lineup features players from four games, all with playoff implications attached to them. The […]

Spencer Hawes (C, CHA) - Value Play on DraftKings 2/8

Spencer Hawes (vs CHI, $4,500) With Al Jefferson continuing to miss time, and Cody Zeller's inconsistent play, Spencer Hawes will have plenty of opportunities to produce against the Bulls. Chicago has given up the second most fantasy points to centers this season. Hawes is an affordable option, $400 cheaper than Zeller, and has been sprinkling plenty […]

Markieff Morris (PF, PHO) - Value Play on DraftKings 2/8

Markieff Morris (vs OKC, $6,200) Morris is good for over 30 minutes of court time a night and is still at a manageable price. Morris is one of few options on the Phoenix Suns that can break out, but despite his inconsistency in that department, he is still more than capable of tallying plenty of stats […]

J.R. Smith (SG, CLE) and LeBron James (SF, CLE) - Stack on DraftKings 2/8

J.R. Smith (vs SAC, $5,500) The Kings have also given up the second most fantasy points to shooting guards this season. Basically, Sacramento can't defend guards. Smith is an affordable option that likes to shoot and shoot often. When hot, he can light up the scoreboard. Smith is also a steals threat, as he's posted […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/8/16

Ten games make up Monday's card. Sacramento is playing again, in a back-to-back, which makes their matchup with Cleveland even more appealing. It's easy to want to pick Russell Westbrook or Kevin Durant against the Phoenix Suns, but will they play enough minutes to reach value for their high prices? Since there is a heavy […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 2/7/16

Sunday's slate consists of only four games, all of which are matinee matchups, so get your picks in early. The Celtics draw the Kings, while the Clippers visit the Heat, opening up plenty of intriguing Daily Fantasy plays. On a shorter card, it's almost necessary to break the bank on a couple players. Tonight's lineup […]

Can Marco Estrada Repeat Production in 2016?

Marco Estrada is another Blue Jay who found success during his first season playing for Toronto. In 28 starts, Estrada went 13-8, putting together an impressive 3.18 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. He struck out 131 batters while only relinquishing 134 hits in 181.0 innings pitched. There is, however, unfortunately much to nitpick about Estrada’s career […]

Will Roberto Osuna be the Blue Jays Closer in 2016?

Roberto Osuna looked to be the clear favorite to resume the role of ninth-inning man in 2016, but the recent acquisition of reliever Drew Storen makes you wonder what the Blue Jays really have in store for Osuna. Osuna collected 20 saves and seven holds in only 68 games of his 2015 rookie campaign, and […]

Kevin Pillar 2016 Outlook

Kevin Pillar played in 159 games last season; his first full slate in the big leagues. Although known for his speed and glove in the outfield, Pillar’s production at the plate was relatively impressive as well, and should be given a look as a fantasy option in deeper leagues. Pillar posted a .278 batting average, […]

Chris Colabello Needs At-bats to Reach Fantasy Value

After two forgettable seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Chris Colabello let himself be known in a Blue Jays uniform. In only 333 at-bats last season, Colabello batted .321, hit 15 home runs and drove in 54 RBI’s. Colabello was not penciled into the lineup as often during the second half of the season but was […]

Marcus Stroman to Lead a Leaderless Blue Jays Pitching Rotation

Once dubbed as the most Major League ready player to come out of the 2012 MLB draft, Marcus Stroman began his career bouncing around the minors, and getting suspended 50 games for taking a banned substance. He later spent time in both the minors and majors in 2014, and was suspended another five games for […]

Edwin Encarnacion a Top 20 Fantasy Pick

There's something really appealing about designated hitters in fantasy: All they have to do is swing a bat. Encarnacion is likely to see time at first base, but the Blue Jays would be wise to give a huge chunk of the starts to Chris Colabello. When penciled in as the DH last season, Encarnacion cranked […]

Russell Martin Has Found a Home in Toronto

After finding success on three other teams prior to 2015, Martin fit perfectly into an already staggering Blue Jays lineup. The Toronto-native hit a career high 23 home runs in his first season on the Jays. While Martin's average dipped .50 points from his 2014 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his RBI, runs, and extra […]

Troy Tulowitzki to Succeed in First Full Season with Blue Jays

Despite a drop in production once he was traded to the Blue Jays midseason, Tulowitzki’s presence in Toronto’s lineup ignited the club’s late season run, when they sped by the Yankees into first place. When healthy, Tulowitzki has the potential to be one of the best offensive shortstops in all of baseball. When healthy. His […]

Daily Fantasy Hockey Lineup Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel NHL DFS Advice for 2/3/16

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for February 3rd of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games.   Introducing RotoBaller's Premium Daily Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheet Get an edge on your NHL […]