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Julian Brooke

247 articles

Julian Brooke is a fantasy sports analyst at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company. He covers MLB and NFL, providing data-driven fantasy analysis and advice. Julian has been an avid baseball fan for over a decade and a passionate football follower for the past five years. With more than five years of fantasy sports experience, he has developed a strong foundation in player evaluation, roster construction, and in-season management. Over the past two years, Julian has written fantasy baseball and football content at both local and national levels, delivering detailed matchup breakdowns, lineup insights, and actionable advice for competitive players. His work emphasizes advanced metrics, player trends, and team context to uncover meaningful edges. When he’s not writing, he enjoys engaging with the sports community, debating projections, and staying up to date on the latest MLB and NFL developments.

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Graham Ashcraft Seeing Stash Value Increase Following Bullpen Injury

Cincinnati Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft delivered a clean inning in Tuesday's 2-1 victory vs. the Giants, striking out two batters. Graham Ashcraft has been a reliable presence in the bullpen, posting a 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts across nine innings. The 28-year-old has spent his entire career in Cincinnati and is showing signs […]


Jeff Hoffman Blows Third Save of the Season, Falling out of Ninth-Inning Job?

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman struggled again Tuesday, blowing his third save of the season in a 9-7 extra-innings win against the Brewers. Hoffman entered the ninth inning with a 6-4 lead but allowed two runs on two hits, forcing extra innings. The 33-year-old is now two for five in save chances, a large […]


Trevor Megill Allows Three Runs, Closer Job in Question?

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill took another step backward Tuesday, allowing three runs in one inning during a 9-7 loss against the Blue Jays to blow his first save of the season. Megill has now given up runs in three of his six outings, and his ERA has risen to 14.40. The 32-year-old opened the […]


Alex Vesia Earns Second Save, Emerging as Elite Closer Handcuff

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia delivered a perfect inning in Tuesday's 2-1 victory vs. the Mets, earning his second save of the season. Alex Vesia struck out all three batters he faced and has converted both of his save chances. The 30-year-old has yet to allow a run, posting a 0.68 WHIP with nine […]


Francisco Alvarez Breaking Out; Waiver-Wire Opportunity Closing Fast

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has emerged as a key offensive contributor early in the 2026 season, slashing .300/.391/.625 with a 1.016 OPS and four home runs. The fifth-year backstop is showing clear growth at the plate. His improved barrel rate and consistent hard contact point to a more refined approach. Alvarez produced a […]


Owen Caissie Shows Early Production, Breakout Potential Emerging

Miami Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie has found steady production in his early 2026 campaign and first year with the club. The 23-year-old is slashing .275/.348/.525 with two home runs through 14 games, an improvement from his limited sample last season in Chicago. Caissie is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Marlins system and […]


Regression Hitting Andres Gimenez, Steady Value Remains

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Andres Gimenez has cooled off slightly after a red-hot start to the 2026 season, but he continues to provide steady production as the team navigates multiple injuries. Gimenez is in his second year with Toronto and is slashing .278/.328/.444 through 15 games. He has reduced his strikeouts this season, though his […]


Kyle Harrison Solid Early, Waiver-Wire Upside Worth Monitoring

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison (knee) has emerged as a key rotation piece early in the 2026 season, posting a 3.07 ERA through three starts with the club. Harrison is in his first year with Milwaukee after being acquired from the Boston Red Sox and has provided steady production. He is coming off his shortest […]


Justin Crawford's Hot Start Continues, Must-Add Candidate Emerging

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford is off to a scorching start in his rookie campaign, recording 15 hits in 14 games, good for a .341 average. The 22-year-old has posted a .885 OPS and has made the most of his early opportunities with the club. Crawford's emergence should be monitored closely by fantasy managers as […]


Mark Vientos' Hitless Skid Continues

New York Mets infielder Mark Vientos is looking to take the next step as he navigates his fifth MLB season. The 26-year-old has cooled off after a strong start and has not recorded a hit in his last six games. Vientos is now slashing .263/.293/.395 with a .688 OPS through 12 games as he looks […]


Lance McCullers Jr. Struggles Saturday, Bounce-Back Potential Remains

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is still looking to settle into the 2026 season after a rough outing on Saturday against the Mariners in which he allowed six runs on five hits. McCullers has been riddled with injuries in recent seasons and is aiming to complete his first full campaign since 2021. He now […]


Jacob Misiorowski Entering High-End Fantasy Status?

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered another dominant outing on Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks while striking out 10. Misiorowski was charged with the loss, but he continues to show electric stuff that can overpower hitters. The 24-year-old holds a 3.31 […]


Mickey Moniak Goes Deep Again on Tuesday, Viewed As Top Waiver-Wire Target

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak launched his third home run of the season on Tuesday in a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros. Moniak now has three home runs in his last three games and is pushing to secure his everyday role with Colorado after posting an .824 OPS in 135 games last season. The […]


Edwin Diaz Punches Out Three en Route to Fourth Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz picked up his fourth save of the season on Tuesday in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Diaz allowed a hit and a walk but minimized damage with his elite swing-and-miss stuff, striking out three to close out the game. In his first year in Los Angeles, […]


Is Bryan Baker the Reliever to Roster in Tampa Bay Bullpen?

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Bryan Baker has emerged as a reliable and effective option out of the bullpen in his first full year with the club. Baker has already recorded a save and a win, posting a 2.25 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in four innings of work. He has struggled to find consistency throughout his […]


Cole Sands Pitches in Eighth Inning on Tuesday, Falling into Strict Closer Committee?

Minnesota Twins reliever Cole Sands recorded just one out in the 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. He entered in the eighth inning and allowed a lineout and two walks. Sands continues to search for a defined role in the backend of the Twins bullpen after securing his first save of the season […]


Jakob Junis Earns Another Save for Rangers

Texas Rangers reliever Jakob Junis earned his second save of the season in a 3-2 win over the division-rival Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Junis allowed two hits but minimized damage and induced weak contact, throwing 11 strikes out of 15 pitches. The 33-year-old has yet to allow a run or a walk in seven innings […]


Andres Gimenez Emerging as Waiver-Wire Target

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez has established himself as an intriguing waiver wire option for fantasy managers with his hot start to the 2026 season. The 27-year-old is in his second year with Toronto and owns an .848 OPS with two home runs in nine games. Known for his defense, Gimenez has taken […]


Kazuma Okamoto's Struggles Continue; Adjustment Period Still Evident

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto struggled again Sunday in a 3-0 loss vs. the Chicago White Sox, finishing 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk. This marks the 29-year-old's sixth game with multiple strikeouts, as he continues to have trouble limiting swing-and-miss. Okamoto is in his first MLB season and was known for […]


Garrett Mitchell Off To Hot Start; Priority Waiver Target On The Rise

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is off to a hot start this season and has become a priority waiver wire target as he continues his early success. The 27-year-old is hitting .318 with a 1.014 OPS in eight games, showing an increase in power numbers early. Four of Mitchell's seven hits have gone for extra […]


Jordan Walker Breaking Out Early; Must-Add Waiver Target Emerging

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has enjoyed an early breakout in the 2026 season, emerging as a must-add waiver wire target with significant upside. The 23-year-old has already recorded two three-hit games along with two home runs, and is slashing .300/.382/.567 in nine games. Walker has always been a power threat, but he has […]


Gregory Soto Emerging As Must-Add Bullpen Option; Waiver-Wire Value Rising

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Gregory Soto is emerging as a key waiver wire opportunity, showing strong upside early in the 2026 season. The left-hander has allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings, while relying heavily on swing-and-miss stuff with 11 strikeouts. His 52.4 K% ranks in the 99th percentile, highlighting his dominance in a small sample. […]


Seiya Suzuki Continues Rehab Assignment; Cubs Eye Weekend Return?

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) is expected to continue his rehab assignment Tuesday and Wednesday before rejoining the team Friday for a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list March 25 with a right knee injury and has spent the last few days playing with Double-A Knoxville. […]


Matt McLain Cold To Open Season; Underlying Data Encouraging

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain has struggled early in the 2026 season, slashing .190 AVG, .370 OBP, and .238 SLG with four hits in six games. McLain broke out in his 2023 rookie year but has faced challenges since missing the entire 2024 season with a shoulder injury. Despite the slow start, his expected […]


Caleb Durbin Hitless To Start Season; Red Sox Awaiting Turnaround

Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin has yet to record a hit this season as he looks to find consistency early. Durbin is in his first year with Boston after being acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal that sent Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan, and David Hamilton the other way. The 26-year-old earned […]


Carter Jensen Owns Mistake After Scratch; Looking To Bounce Back Quickly

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen was scratched from the lineup in Wednesday's 5-1 loss against the Minnesota Twins after reportedly oversleeping. Salvador Perez started in his place. Jensen took full responsibility for the mistake, saying, "Felt like I let teammates down, coaches down. Just learn from it and know it won't happen again." The […]


Cody Bradford Starts Rehab Assignment; Rangers Eye May Return

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) has been sent to Triple-A Round Rock on an injury rehab assignment as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Bradford has progressed well and is expected to return in May if his rehab continues without setbacks. The 28-year-old did not appear in a game last season and […]


J.P. Crawford Returns From Injury; Mariners Getting Key Piece Back In Lineup

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing the start of the season with right shoulder inflammation. Crawford is expected to return to his everyday role as a steady presence in the lineup. The 31-year-old is entering his eighth season with Seattle and appeared in 157 games […]


Konnor Griffin Secures $140M Deal; Pittsburgh Building Around Young Star

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract, setting a new benchmark for a player who has yet to make his Major League debut. Konnor Griffin, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and the No. 1 ranked prospect in baseball, is on the verge of […]


Paul Sewald Earns Second Save, Emerging as Arizona's Go-to Ninth-Inning Option

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Paul Sewald continued his strong start Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, earning his second save of the season with a clean inning. Sewald struck out the side and has yet to allow a baserunner through 2 1/3 innings of work this year. His early dominance positions him for more opportunities as Arizona […]


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