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Michael Florio - RotoBaller

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Michael F. Florio has been a sports fan for as long as he can remember and has been playing fantasy sport for over 20 years. He has been covering fantasy football/baseball since he co-created his own website in college 15 years ago. Florio uses a mix of analytics, stats and film breakdown to breakdown the game and provide thoroughly researched takes. He has received over 15 FSWA nominations and won once - for predicting the Blake Snell breakout no one saw coming in 2018. He is a host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy. His work is also featured on NFL Network and NFL Media. Previously his work has been found on The Athletic, NY Daily News, Associated Press, FanDuel, the FNTSY Sports Network and many others. You can find him across social media platforms @MichaelFFlorio.

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Justin Fields - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers - Fantasy Football Outlooks from Florio

Free Agency is the most fun week of the NFL offseason. Even when it is not the strongest class, there is never a shortage of excitement. Players changing teams at a rapid rate. It is a week filled with hope that your favorite team will add stars and that those under-the-radar players you love will […]


Jackson Chourio - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Michael Florio's 2025 Picks

A good bold prediction should seem farfetched enough to question but realistic enough that it actually could happen. I am not someone who makes wild claims to get attention, knowing they will never come true. However, if anyone said last year that Ohtani would go 50-50, you would have looked at them like they had […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Free Agency Fantasy Fallout!

Michael F. Florio is back going over the any signings and trades that free agency week brought us! He discusses his winners and losers of players that changed teams - then does the same for players who were not moved but still had their value impacted! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Jayden Daniels - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

2025 Fantasy Football Expert Draft Strategy: Why You Should Pay Up For A Top-5 Quarterback

“Quarterback is deeper than ever.” You are going to hear that this fantasy football draft season. You’ve been hearing it for years. And to a certain extent, it is true. You can wait as there is a big group of double-digit QBs after the elite options are off the board. You can double dip, but […]


Spencer Schwellenbach - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, MLB Rookie Rankings

13 Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Say the word breakout and fantasy players' ears everywhere perk up. Everyone is in chase of a player that will greatly outlive the price you pay to get them. That to me is the biggest difference between a sleeper and a breakout. A sleeper may outlive their ADP by a couple of rounds, but a […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: 2025 Fantasy Football Consistency Guide with Bob Lung and Expo Insights

Michael F. Florio is joined by Bob Lung to discuss the Fantasy Football Expo! The two discuss why it is so much fun and what is new for 2025! They then discuss Bob's consistency guide and the importance of consistent results week-to-week in fantasy football. Is DK Metcalf too inconsistent to trust? What about Joe […]


Lawrence Butler - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

12 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The word “breakout” is a polarizing one in fantasy baseball. To some, it is a player that will simply outlive the value you have to pay to draft a player. To others, it is a player who is set to take a big step and be going significantly earlier in fantasy drafts next season.  I […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Early 2025 Fantasy Football Mock and Draft Takeaways!

Michael F. Florio participated in a way too early 2025 mock draft and is bringing his lessons to you! How did the first two rounds shake out? Where did QBs and TEs go? Are rookies already being pulled up? Florio discusses all of this and many more of his takeaways to get you thinking ahead […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Josh Allen MVP, Super Bowl Preview!

Michael F. Florio discusses Josh Allen winning the MVP. Florio discusses why he believes Allen was the MVP, and why the arguments against his win are disingenuous. Florio then breaks down the Super Bowl. Who has the better roster? Who matches up better? And most importantly, who wins? Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Why You Should Buy In On Drake Maye In 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football

It only took a couple of starts for me to start pounding the table for Drake Maye. If you just looked at the box scores, you would likely be confused as the numbers do not indicate a future fantasy star in the making. The box scores not only do not paint the full picture here, […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Commanders and Bills Fallout, Early NFL Draft Talk!

Michael F. Florio is here to discuss the Commanders and Bills seasons coming to an end. Should fans feel good heading into next season? Will the Bills ever get over the hump and if so, what do they need to do? Plus, he talks NFL Draft prospects Cam Ward and Shadeur Sanders! Be sure to […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Ben Johnson to Chicago, Divisional Recap!

Michael F. Florio is back and talks what Ben Johnson going to Chicago could mean for Caleb Williams and the Bears! Florio then talks the Bills beating the Ravens, Jayden Daniels' hot run and takes an early look at the AFC and NFC Championship games! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM […]


Tyjae Spears - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 17 - Bryce Young, Ameer Abdullah, Chig Okonkwo, Tyjae Spears, Hunter Henry, more

In the infamous words on NSYNC, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you get to celebrate in whatever way you want, with whoever you choose to do so! If you are reading this, you are likely competing for something that not even Santa Claus could put under your tree: a fantasy championship. Congrats if […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Jalen McMillan, Adam Thielen, Bryce Young, Michael Carter and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 17! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Ameer Abdullah - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Cooper Rush, Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Ameer Abdullah, and More!

If you are reading this, congratulations! You have likely made it to the semi-finals in your league and are two wins away from the ultimate bragging rights. This is the fun time of year when you do not want to get too cute, but you also do not want to get complacent. It is a […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Ameer Abdullah, Ladd McConkey and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 16! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Sincere McCormick - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 15 - Sincere McCormick, Adam Thielen, Aaron Rodgers, and Hunter Henry

If you are reading this, congratulations! That likely means you made the fantasy playoffs unless you just enjoy reading about sneaky starts after you’re eliminated. Making the fantasy playoffs is a huge accomplishment and doing so consistently is the biggest sign of skill in this game.  But in the infamous words of the late, great […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Patrick Taylor, Rico Dowdle, Khalil Shakir, Najee Harris and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 15! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Will Levis - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 14 - Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Aidan O'Connell, Sincere McCormick, Will Levis and More!

Oh, boy! This is it. The final week of the fantasy football regular season. All the months of prep all summer long, setting lineups and waivers, researching, watching the games, and talking trash have all led to this! Whether or not your season continues, and you make it to the dance comes down to Week […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: AOC, MVS, NWI, Oh My!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 14! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Taysom Hill - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 13 - Gus Edwards, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jeremy McNichols, and More

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you get to celebrate with whoever you choose to and eat lots. Even more so, I hope your fantasy teams eat more than you. Can you believe it is Thanksgiving already? We have just two weeks left in the fantasy football regular season. If you’re reading this, I take it […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Gus Edwards, Jerry Jeudy, Taysom Hill, MVS and more!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 13! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 12 - Drake Maye, Quentin Johnston, Hunter Henry and More!

Three weeks is all we have left of the regular season. It’s the point of the season where every matchup is critical for those teams fighting for their playoff lives. To make it extra difficult, there are six teams on bye this week.  If you are one of those managers fighting for a playoff spot, […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Bo Nix, Jonathon Brooks, Quentin Johnston, Giants, and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 12! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Russell Wilson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 11 - Russell Wilson, Audric Estime, Dawson Knox, and more

There are just four weeks left of the fantasy football regular season. Enjoy it while it lasts because before you know it, it’ll be gone. It also means you have four weeks to get your team into the playoffs. In many of my leagues, the last playoff spot is around .500. In some, a team […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Russell Wilson, Anthony Richardson, Isiah Pacheco and More!

Michael F. Florio answers your questions to get your ready for Week 11 and beyond! What does Anthony Richardson's return mean? How high is too high on Russell Wilson this week? Plus, some trade targets and how to prepare your lineup for the final stretch! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 10 - Drake Maye, Quentin Johnston, Xavier Legette, Jaylen Warren, and More

We are officially in the home stretch. But do not think for a second you are about to just cruise to the fantasy playoffs. Things are about to get bumpy with byes about to hit. In four of the next five weeks, four teams are on bye. In two of those, there are six. This […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Drake Maye, Xavier Legette, Chase Brown, Tyrone Tracy and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 10! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


Devin Singletary - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 9 - Joe Flacco, Devin Singletary, Xavier Legette, Dalton Schultz, Bo Nix, Josh Downs

We have reached the point in the season when some of you may be in season-saving mode. If you are sitting at 3-5, this may apply to you. To save your season, you have to change your approach. Rather than holding injured players and waiting for them to return, you have to trade them.  Yes, […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Matthew Stafford, Cedric Tillman, Keon Coleman and More for Week 9!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 9! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]


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