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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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Triston Casas - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

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. […]


Ryan Helsley - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Closers and Saves Sleepers, MLB Injury News

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 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

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 […]


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 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

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 […]


Kyler Murray - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, Draft Targets

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 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

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 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

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 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

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 […]


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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 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

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 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

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 […]


Sam LaPorta - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Fantasy Football Lessons Learned From The 2023 Season

Fantasy football season has come and gone. We spend so much time preparing for the season and once it ends, so many people turn the page. Whether it be to NFL playoffs, fantasy baseball, or already planning for the next fantasy football season. I get it, we always are chasing what’s next.  What good is […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Josh Allen/Bills Fallout, Coaching Hires, Championship Week!

Michael F. Florio is back with a jam-packed show. First, he discusses the Josh Allen discourse and why the wrong person is being blamed for the Bills' lack of playoff success. Then, he discusses the recent coaching hires and the impact they could have for fantasy football purposes. Lastly, he previews the Conference Championship games […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Divisional Round Preview - Why You Should Draft Rookies!

Michael F Florio breaks down each of the Divisional Round games giving you his breakdowns, picks and some DFS plays. Florio then discusses rookies from this past season and why it is beneficial to draft them in fantasy football! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) on Saturday from 5-6 […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Wild Card Weekend and Fantasy League Losers!

Michael F. Florio is back and breaks down each of the Super Wild Card Weekend giving his spin and picks for each game along with some players you can play in fantasy. He then talks about players who were league losers in fantasy football in 2023 and some league-altering decisions. What can we take away […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: 2023 Fantasy League Winners!

Michael F Florio is back to recap the biggest league winners of the 2023 fantasy football season! Finding Puka Nacua or Sam LaPorta in the later rounds could have won you a chip - just like taking Tyreek Hill or CeeDee Lamb in the first round could have. Florio discusses his biggest league winners and […]


Chigoziem Okonkwo - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 17 - Baker Mayfield, Derek Carr, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chigoziem Okonkwo, and More!

This is it, championship week! The NFL season is a long, windy road. So much changes and it never goes how we draw it up all spring and summer long. But winning a title is not just about drafting the best team. It is not about playing the waiver wire the best or making the […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 17!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 17 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 16 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]


Baker Mayfield - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Baker Mayfield, Noah Brown, Tyler Boyd, Hunter Henry, more

We are so close to the fantasy football championship that I am sure you can taste it! There are still some obstacles in our way though. For one, you have to beat your opponent this week. Not only that, you have to win this week while navigating the holidays and an unusual NFL schedule.  That’s […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 16!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 16 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 16 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]


Ty Chandler - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 15 - Ty Chandler, Zamir White, Jake Browning, Zay Jones, and More!

Playoffs? Playoffs?!? That is right, Jim Mora, it's playoff season in fantasy land!  If you are reading this, I am assuming you made the fantasy playoffs in your league. Congratulations -- that is an accomplishment in itself! Of the 10 or 12 or 14 people in your league, you are one of the few to […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 15!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 15 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 15 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]


Joshua Dobbs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 14 - Joshua Dobbs, Keaton Mitchell, Isaiah Likely, DeeJay Dallas

It’s the final week of the fantasy football regular season. I cannot believe I am typing those words already. The weeks have flown by, but that means it's been a very fun season. Thank you for reading my work and supporting RotoBaller all season long!  If you are still reading this, it means you are […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 14!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 14 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 14 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]


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

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 13 - Russell Wilson, Tyler Allgeier, Juwan Johnson, Jayden Reed, more

The byes are back. Wasn’t last week so nice -- where all you had to worry about was injuries? This week is a killer not just with six teams on bye, but with the high-quality fantasy options that the teams give us. You will not be able to use your Bills, Bears, Giants, Ravens, Raiders, […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 13!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 13 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 13 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]


Khalil Shakir - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 12 - Isaiah Likely, Jeff Wilson Jr., Brandin Cooks, Khalil Shakir, and Odell Beckham Jr.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! One of the best football days of the year and hopefully one that you get to enjoy with family or friends or your pets or whoever you choose to celebrate with. I hope you all have a great holiday and eat plenty of food.  Before we get into the sneaky starts and […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 12!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 12 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 12 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]


Ty Chandler - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 11 - Ty Chandler, Rico Dowdle, Luke Musgrave, Michael Wilson

It's Week 11 already. The fantasy football season is flying by. But for many of us, this is when the real interesting portion of the season happens. If your record is 4-6 or better, you are in the playoff hunt in your league. Many of the leagues I play in have the final playoff spot […]


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