Florio's Bullpen Report: Speculative Saves, Changing Bullpens, Elite Ratios (Week 6)

Every week, I write about the many different ways that bullpens around the leagues have changed. Typically, each week there are a couple of bullpens that have had to put a closer on the IL or had to shake things up because of poor performances.  And then there are weeks like this one, where it... Read More

Florio's Football Show: Post NFL Draft Dynasty/Redraft Rookie Rankings

Michael F. Florio runs down each position QB, RB and WR giving you his rookie rankings for both dynasty and redraft leagues. He breaks down why he ranks the players this way and how the order changes in dynasty leagues. Plus, Florio breaks down his what his ideal round one would look like in both... Read More

Florio's Football Show: NFL Draft Round 1 Fantasy Recap!

Michael F. Florio goes over all the fantasy-relevant picks from Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Who should you target first in redraft Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels? How high should you expect to draft Marvin Harrison Jr? What about Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze and Brock Bowers? Florio breaks all that down plus explains... Read More

Florio's Bullpen Report: Speculative Saves, Changing Bullpens, Elite Ratios (Week 5)

This is a wonderful time to be a sports fan. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing and the NFL Draft is right around the corner. It is one of the best weeks on the sports calendar. With so much going on, it could be easy to take your eye off the fantasy... Read More

Florio's Football Show: Scouting Report for 2024 NFL Draft WRs Part 2!

Michael F. Florio is back finishing up his scouting report on a very talented and deep wide receiver class. Florio tells you some of his favorites once you get past the top options such as Malachi Corley, Javon Baker, and Malik Washington. He gives some Day 2 and 3 sleepers heading into the NFL Draft... Read More

Florio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Malachi Corley, Javon Baker, and Many More WR Sleepers

In case you have not heard yet, this receiver class is very, very deep. We are in the double digits now of receivers I have written up and I still think there are a few left that can make a big fantasy football impact right away. I wrote about the elite three and then the... Read More

Florio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, Brian Thomas Jr., and More

Unless you live under a rock, you have heard all about the elite three receivers that sit atop this draft class. They are all elite and should be great fantasy football options from Day 1. I wrote about them here (ADD). But the class does not end there. There is a ton of receiver depth... Read More

Florio's Bullpen Report: Mason Miller Elite, Sneaky Relievers to Add

All offseason long in fantasy baseball articles, podcasts, and radio shows, you hear about clarity with bullpens. We may not know who exactly is going to get the bulk of save chances, but the belief is that once the season starts playing out, we will get answers and know who is getting those valuable opportunities.... Read More

Florio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze

Back in the day, there was a narrative about the “third-year breakout” for wide receivers. But in the last decade, we have seen more and more rookies make an immediate impact both in the NFL and in fantasy football. Two of the three-highest-scoring PPR seasons by a rookie WR have happened in the last three... Read More

Florio's Football Show: Scouting Report for 2024 NFL Draft WRs Part 1!

Michael F. Florio breaks down a very talented and deep wide receiver class heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. Everyone knows Marvin Harrison Jr, Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze are the top three - but who is number one? Plus, the two receivers rounding out Florio's top five entering the NFL Draft may surprise you.... Read More

Florio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Maye, McCarthy, Penix, Nix, and more

Quarterback is the hardest position to scout. No one can get inside a QB's head and I am not going to pretend like I know who has the intangibles and who doesn’t. I do not know if any of them did not have their friends attend their birthday party. But what I can judge is... Read More

Florio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels

NFL Draft season is here! I have been covering the draft for a few years now and there has been a recent class that will have more of an impact on fantasy than this one. We could see six QBs go in the first round and even more pass-catchers.  You have definitely heard plenty of... Read More

Florio's Bullpen Report: Changes in Kansas City, Colorado, and Philly?

It’s awesome having fantasy baseball back in our lives. Checking lineups, box scores, and more importantly -- fantasy live scoring. But with the excitement of fantasy baseball being back, there tends to be some overreactions this time of year.  It is important to remember that we are just two weeks into this marathon of a... Read More

Florio's Football Show: 2024 NFL Draft Deep Dive with Emory Hunt!

Michael F. Florio is joined by Football GamePlan's Emory Hunt, who has scouted more players in this years draft class than most people have heard of. They talk the big name QBs before going a bit deeper at RB and WR. Plus, you will never guess who Emory ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr and... Read More

Stefon Diggs Fantasy Football Trade Impact - What The Trade Means for Texans, Bills and Fantasy

This is an article I did not expect to write. Or maybe, as a Bills fan, I hoped that I never had to write it. When the news broke that Stefon Diggs was traded to the Texans I had to check multiple times that it was not from a burner account.  But it is true.... Read More

Florio's Football Show: Immediate Stefon Diggs Trade Reaction!

Michael F. Florio jumps on for an emergency podcast after the Bills traded Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Florio, a known Bills fan, expresses frustration with the move and the direction the franchise is headed. He also discusses if this makes the Texans a Super Bowl contender and of course, puts a fantasy spin... Read More

Florio's Bullpen Report: Figuring Out Early-Season Usage

We are back! For those who have read this article in the past, you know the deal. For those new, welcome. Every week, I write about bullpens that are changing their late-inning usage, and give some relievers you can speculate on that are trending toward save opportunities and elite strikeout and ratio relievers in fantasy... Read More

11 Starting Pitcher Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Nothing gets fantasy players' ears perked like the word breakout. The issue is, that word can mean many different things to different players. For some, it means a player that will outlive their fantasy baseball ADP. But to me, that is more of a sleeper. If you draft a player in Round 12, and they... Read More

13 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Just saying the word “breakout” is enough to make the hair on the back of fantasy players' necks stand up. Every fantasy player has one thing in common. They want to win. Nothing helps a player's odds of winning more than finding a breakout player or two.  Everyone has their own definition of a breakout.... Read More

Closers and Relief Pitchers to Bounce Back for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

For the last three seasons, I have written the Bullpen Report here at RotoBaller. If you are unfamiliar, the article follows bullpens throughout the season to not only get ahead of closer changes but to identify those non-full-time closers that can be useful in fantasy baseball.  So when this article was up for grabs, it... Read More

Florio's Football Show: NFL Draft with Andrew Lalama!

Michael F. Florio is joined by Andrew Lalama (@draft32teams) of RotoBaller to breakdown this NFL Draft class. Is Caleb Williams a generational prospect? What about Brock Bowers? Plus, the two discuss a very deep wide receiver class and what makes the top three so special. Michael and Andrew discuss all this and a whole bunch... Read More

Juan Soto is the Second Best Player in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

I have played fantasy baseball for over 15 years. Never before have I seen a player have a stranglehold on the 1.01 pick like Ronald Acuna Jr. Well, outside of that one day when he had a knee injury scare.  While he is undoubtedly the first pick, there are several names you will hear in... Read More

Florio's Football Show: Fantasy Fallout from Free Agency!

Michael F. Florio breaks down all the fantasy-relevant free-agent signings and trades from a crazy week around the NFL. How should we value the faces in new places? What impact do these moves have on the players who are already there. Florio discusses it all in an action-packed episode! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller... Read More

Why It's Time To Buy In On Kyler Murray In Fantasy Football

Fantasy football in its simplest form is a game of numbers. The players play and whatever stats they put up in real life, you get for your fantasy team. Even more than that fantasy football is a game of perception as two fantasy players can look at a player and come to two totally different... Read More

Florio's Football Show: NFL Combine Standouts, Russell Wilson Released!

Michael F. Florio is back talking the 2024 NFL Combine. Who stood out and could be climbing up draft boards? Plus, results you should care about that aren't getting talked about enough. Florio talks about that and the Broncos releasing Russell Wilson and where the veteran signal caller could end up playing next season. Be... Read More

Florio's Football Show: Scouting Report on the Top 6 NFL Draft QBs!

Michael F. Florio is back and he is previewing the 2024 NFL Combine. What is important and what is just noise? Plus, Florio gives you his indepth scouting report on the top six QBs in this years NFL Draft in Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr and Bo Nix. Be... Read More

Florio's Football Show: First 2024 Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Michael F. Florio is back going over his first 2024 fantasy football mock draft. Florio discusses how the early rounds shake out, some picks that stand out and his strategy. He also talks about where the early values are to help you think ahead for your 2024 draft strategy. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller... Read More

Closers and Relief Pitchers to Regress for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

I have written the Bullpen Report every week during the fantasy baseball season for the past three years here at RotoBaller. The one thing that you quickly learn is that bullpen arms are volatile. Just because a reliever was awesome last year does not guarantee future success.  Now that does not mean they will fall... Read More

Florio's Football Show: Super Bowl Preview!

Michael F. Florio gives you his breakdown on the Super Bowl both for the Chiefs and the 49ers. Can Patrick Mahomes do it again? What do the 49ers need to do to pull this out? Plus he gives his prediction and talks some props for the big game! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio... Read More

Florio's Football Show: New Coaches Deep Dive!

Michael F. Florio discusses all the new head coach and offensive coordinator hires. What style of offense does each like to run and what impact may it have on fantasy football? Florio breaks it down to give you an early leg up on the competition. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM... Read More