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Andy Smith

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Andy Smith is an editor, contributor, and member of the operations staff at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company. Since joining the team in January 2024, he has produced fantasy content across football, baseball, and hockey. Andy has been playing fantasy sports for nearly his entire life and strongly believes in the power of data analysis to gain a competitive edge. He holds a master’s degree in Business Analytics, which shapes his analytical approach to fantasy sports. His work emphasizes data, historical trends, and actionable insights to help managers make informed decisions. He began his sports writing career at his university newspaper, where he was eventually promoted to Sports Editor and earned nominations for several awards, including Best Editorial Piece by the Press Club of Long Island. Andy is also an accredited member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA). Follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) @A_Smith_FS.

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Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Spring Training Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - ADP Trends for Drafts

Spring training is one of the most exciting times for baseball fans. After a long winter and offseason filled with major signings and trades, the players are finally taking the field, which means Opening Day is right around the corner. However, with spring games in full swing, several players have begun to rise and fall […]


Emilio Pagan - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Closers and Saves

Overvalued Closers and Relief Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Regression Candidates (2026)

Finding elite closers can provide your team with a major boost in standard leagues. Not only will you find a potential pitcher with 30+ save upside, but they will also deliver elite strikeout totals with high-end ratios. However, not all closers are priced correctly. In this piece, I will spotlight some overvalued closers based on […]


Brady Tkachuk - NHL DFS Picks, Daily Fantasy Hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 23?

With another week of NHL action in the books, it's time to update our power rankings ahead of Week 23. This week, we saw the Senators and Flyers continue their strong play to push for a playoff spot while the Wild and Lightning turned in much-needed bounce-back efforts. All statistics and team records mentioned are […]


Dylan Beavers Progressing Well, Status for Opening Day Remains Uncertain

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers (knee) is progressing well through his knee injury, according to Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner. Beavers has been sidelined since Friday after being scratched from a spring training game due to a sore knee. While his status for Opening Day remains uncertain, the young outfielder's progress is a […]


Trey Yesavage to Start Minor-League Game on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage (shoulder) is set to start a minor league game on Wednesday. The budding ace will begin the regular season on the injured list and is slowly increasing his workload. Yesavage has yet to take the mound this spring, but he will take the next step in his […]


Hunter Barco Cracks Opening Day Roster

According to DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitching prospect Hunter Barco has made the Opening Day roster. However, the team has yet to decide on Barco's role for the start of the season. In the minor leagues, he developed as a starter, but during his first taste of MLB action last summer, he came […]


Carson Benge Projected to Start on Opening Day

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is projected to be the team's Opening Day right fielder. Following the injury to Mike Tauchman (knee), the rookie seems destined to claim the starting right field job when the Mets face the Pirates later this week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Benge has enjoyed a strong […]


Robert Gasser Sent to Triple-A

The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned left-handed pitching prospect Robert Gasser to Triple-A. Gasser was in the mix to earn a role on the Opening Day roster but came up short in the competition. Across 12 1/3 innings this spring, the southpaw held a high 5.11 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, with a 14:4 K:BB. Even with Brandon […]


Bryce Eldridge Launches Home Run in Exhibition Game

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-3 with a home run during an exhibition game on Sunday. The team's top hitting prospect was left off the opening Day roster but turned in a nice showing over the weekend. During spring training, Eldridge continued to showcase his power, hitting four doubles with a […]


Daylen Lile - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Outfield Sleepers

Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Upside Hitters and Pitchers On The Rise (2026)

When looking for the next breakout hitters, a key factor to consider is how they finished the previous season. Watching a hitter or pitcher make major strides over the final two months of action could set them up for a massive breakout season the following year. In this piece, I will discuss five National League […]


William Contreras - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Picks

6 Fantasy Baseball Bounceback Candidates - Infielders To Improve In 2026

When looking for upside candidates in drafts, managers typically turn to the next wave of up-and-coming prospects. This spring, Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle have made headlines and are emerging as two mid-round breakout picks. However, savvy managers should target discounted players coming off a disappointing season. This could be due to numerous reasons, such […]


Konnor Griffin - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Rankings, MLB Rookie Sleepers

When Is Konnor Griffin Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 1 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has made headlines since making his professional debut last season. The former ninth overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft enters the 2026 regular season as the consensus No.1 prospect according to MLB.com and showcased high-end power during spring training. However, even after a strong showing in spring training, […]


Christian Yelich - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Picks, Betting Picks

Mid-To-Late Round Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Value Picks - NL Edition

In the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone is looking for the next breakout. After seeing Junior Caminero, Cristopher Sanchez, and Hunter Brown greatly outperform their ADP, managers are typically swinging for the fences in this part of the draft. However, while targeting emerging prospects is a wise strategy, older veterans are often overlooked. In this […]


Konnor Griffin Assigned to Minor-League Camp

The Pittsburgh Pirates have assigned top infield prospect Konnor Griffin to minor league camp earlier on Saturday. The top prospect in the sport was in serious consideration to crack the Opening Day roster but will instead begin his 2026 campaign in the minor leagues. Even though he has yet to take a Triple-A at-bat, Griffin […]


Rafael Devers - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

First Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates: Overvalued ADPs To Avoid?

The first base position is often the deepest in fantasy. This season, there are two elite options going inside Round 2, while the majority of the position is being selected in Rounds 3 through 6. However, given the vast number of top options, some are better value for their price than others. In this piece, […]


Is Spencer Jones a Top Stash Candidate?

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Spencer Jones looked quite comfortable in spring training, but was unable to crack the Opening Day roster due to the depth the Yankees have at the outfield position. Following the re-signing of Cody Bellinger, Jones was poised to begin the 2026 regular season back in the minor leagues once […]


Moises Ballesteros Poised for Large Early-Season Role?

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros was expected to have a role on the team's Opening Day roster, but could have even a larger role in the early part of the campaign following Seiya Suzuki's knee injury. While his timeline has yet to be revealed, Ballesteros could quickly claim the everyday DH spot and face […]


Payton Tolle on the Stash Radar to Begin Regular Season

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle is unlikely to break camp with the MLB roster and is emerging as a top early-season stash candidate. Throughout spring training, the 6-foot-6 southpaw has looked quite comfortable, logging 10 2/3 innings to the tune of a 2.53 ERA with a 0.84 WHIP. During this stint, he […]


Demetrio Crisantes Beginning Regular Season at Double-A

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Demetrio Crisantes will begin the 2026 regular season at the Double-A level. Crisantes spent his entire 2025 campaign at High-A but showed enough development to move up to the next level in the Arizona system. Last summer, Crisantes appeared in only 34 High-A games while dealing with a shoulder injury, but […]


Nathan Church in Strong Consideration to Break Camp in Major Leagues

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Nathan Church is in strong consideration to break camp with the MLB roster, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Church has put together an impressive showing in spring training and could find a lead role on a rebuilding club in 2026. Through 14 games, Church has held a .313/.436/.469 line […]


Cole Carrigg Sent to Minor-League Camp

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Cole Carrigg was optioned to minor league camp on Thursday evening. The team's No. 6-ranked prospect on MLB.com was in the mix to break camp with the MLB roster but will instead begin the campaign in the minor leagues. Carrigg joined the Rockies with the 65th overall selection in the […]


Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, Draft Sleepers

Five Outfield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2026) - National League

Finding a breakout player in the middle to late rounds of your draft can provide your team with a massive boost. Those who selected Pete Crow-Armstrong secured an MVP candidate for the first half of the season who greatly outperformed his ADP, despite his rough second half. In this piece, I will spotlight five of my […]


Chris Sale - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

6 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: Andy Smith's High-Upside Draft Targets

Everyone is looking for the next league-winner. Last season, several of the starting pitchers who took this mantle were Cristopher Sanchez of the Phillies and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers, who provided immense value at their respective ADPs. In this piece, I will spotlight my six league-winning starting pitchers that I do not want to […]


Zach Werenski - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey - icon rotoballer

NHL Power Rankings: Hart Memorial Trophy Rankings (March Update)

With the regular season in the final stretch, it is time to revisit our Hart Memorial Trophy power rankings. In this piece, we will spotlight the current top-10 favorites for the Hart Memorial Trophy heading into the final month of the season. Since our last update in February, several players have entered the conversation, while […]


Cole Young Flashing Power in Spring Games

Seattle Mariners infielder Cole Young has begun to flash high-end power in spring training and appears to be the favorite to be the team's Opening Day second baseman. Across 15 spring games, Young has held a .273/.343/.614 slash line with four home runs and three stolen bases. Young is in competition with fellow young infielder […]


William Bergolla Jr. Starting 2026 Campaign with Triple-A

Chicago White Sox infield prospect William Bergolla Jr. will begin the 2026 regular season but make his Triple-A debut. Bergolla spent his entire 2025 season in Double-A and showed enough progress in camp to reach the top level of the minor leagues. Last summer, the team's No. 11-ranked prospect would log 125 games with Double-A […]


Braden Montgomery to Begin Season at Double-A

Chicago White Sox top prospect Braden Montgomery will begin the 2026 regular season at Double-A. Montgomery is considered the team's No. 1 prospect on MLB.com and the No. 36 overall prospect in the sport. Montgomery joined the White Sox in the trade that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox last offseason. He was initially […]


Hagen Smith to Make Triple-A Debut

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith will be starting the 2026 regular season with Triple-A Charlotte. Smith was in the mix to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead begin the campaign by making his Triple-A debut. Smith spent the entire 2025 campaign with Double-A Birmingham. Through 75 2/3 […]


River Ryan No Longer In Consideration for Starting Role?

According to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan is trending towards opening the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, not in the MLB rotation. Ryan is currently in consideration for one of the final spots in the starting rotation with Blake Snell (shoulder) and Gavin Stone (shoulder) both on the […]


Rhett Lowder Makes Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has officially made the Opening Day roster. The young right-hander was on the brink of the roster bubble for most of camp but was able to claim a role on the MLB roster. However, it has yet to be determined if the former seventh overall pick will have […]


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