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Andy Smith

4900 articles

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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Robby Snelling Holds Priority Stash Value After Dominant Nine-Strikeout Effort

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling continues to impress at Triple-A and is knocking on the MLB door. This weekend, Snelling turned in another dominant showing at Triple-A Jacksonville, tossing six shutout frames with two hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. In his previous outing, Snelling looked just as sharp, striking […]


Colt Emerson Enters Week 4 as High-End Hitting Prospect to Stash

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson carries high-end stash upside among hitting prospects as he is on the verge of making his MLB debut. Earlier this season, Emerson inked a massive eight-year contract and was later added to the 40-man roster, but has yet to earn the call. Through his first 18 games of the […]


Didier Fuentes Nearing Return to MLB Following Scratch From Triple-A Start

Atlanta Braves right-handed starting pitcher Didier Fuentes is on the verge of a return to the major leagues. On Sunday, the young right-hander saw his Triple-A start scratched as the Braves are entering a stretch of 10 games in 10 straight days. While a promotion has yet to be confirmed, managers should pay close attention […]


Payton Tolle Remains Elite Stash Option in All Formats

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle remains an elite high-end stash option in all formats for Week 4 of the fantasy season. Tolle was unable to crack the Opening Day rotation but has quickly found his footing at Triple-A and is knocking on the MLB door. Since allowing four runs in his season […]


Dillon Dingler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, MLB Rookies

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to spotlight our top-7 must-add players ahead of Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we will spotlight several high-end power bats and two emerging starting pitchers who could provide major returns in the strikeout department. As a reminder, all players in this […]


Didier Fuentes - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 4 (2026)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 4 of the 2026 MLB season. This past week, we saw Chicago's Noah Schultz graduate from our stash list and make his MLB debut. As a result, we will spotlight a new name on our list, taking Schultz's spot, including two […]


Brandon Marsh - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 3 (2026)

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to do another deep dive into some undervalued hitters. These hitters are under 25% rostered on Yahoo and will likely not blow your FAAB budget, as they seem to be going under the radar in the vast majority of leagues. This week, we will […]


Payton Tolle - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

When Is Payton Tolle Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 4 Update)

Boston Red Sox starting pitching prospect Payton Tolle has flashed elite upside at the Triple-A level and is establishing himself as an early-season top stash candidate. Tolle has now turned in two strong starts in back-to-back weeks and appears to be on the verge of joining the Red Sox. Should managers stash Tolle ahead of […]


Matt Boldy - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey

NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Picks for Every Series in Every Round

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially set. After a long season, the final 16 teams are standing and will look to make a run to take home Lord Stanley. In this piece, we will make our predictions for each round (and series) of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting with the opening round, which begins […]


Spencer Jones Continues to Swing Hot Bat at Triple-A

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has continued to produce at Triple-A and remains in contention to earn a call to the major leagues. Jones has gone 8-for-25 over his last seven games while carrying a .320/.379/.520 slash line. During this stretch, Jones has tallied two doubles, one home run, and added 10 RBI. […]


Eli Willits Showcasing Power Upside in Lower Levels

Washington Nationals top infield prospect Eli Willits has begun to tap into his power upside at Low-A Fredericksburg. The former No. 1 overall selection from last summer's draft has tallied a round-tripper in each of his last two games. These marked his first two long balls of the campaign and snapped a 10-game power drought […]


Luis Pena Flashing Elite Upside at High-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena is enjoying an outstanding start with High-A Wisconsin. After going hitless in his season debut on April 4, Pena has logged at least one hit in each of his last seven games. During this stretch, Pena has gone 12-for-25, tallying one double and one triple. He has swiped four […]


Gage Jump Enjoying Hot Start with Triple-A

Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump is enjoying an impressive start to the Triple-A regular season. Through his first three outings (10 1/3 innings), Jump has struck out 16 hitters while holding a 2.61 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. In his most recent outing on April 15, Jump racked up a season-high eight punchouts over […]


Elmer Rodriguez Staying Sharp at Triple-A, Punches Out Six in Latest Outing

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez turned in another strong showing at Triple-A and is quickly making the case to join the MLB roster in the coming weeks. On Thursday, Rodriguez faced the Syracuse Mets and tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings with six punchouts and two walks. He allowed only two hits. Over […]


Travis Bazzana Heating Up at Triple-A, Approaching MLB Debut?

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Travis Bazzana is heating up at Triple-A Columbus and is quickly making the case to reach the major leagues. On Thursday, the former No. 1 overall pick tallied three hits with two of them being doubles. Bazzana is now riding a six-game hitting streak and has carried an impressive .358/.536/.708 slash […]


Tyler Shough - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, QB Streamers, DFS Picks

Fantasy Football Quarterback Breakouts For 2026 - Sneaky Candidates To Claim QB1 Status

Every fantasy football season, managers see under-the-radar players emerge as must-start options. Entering the 2025-26 campaign, Trevor Lawrence was viewed as a real QB2 with upside but was a league-winner in relation to his preseason ADP. In this piece, we will spotlight six QBs who have the skill set to follow a similar trajectory. These […]


A.J. Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

10 2026 NFL Draft Trade Scenarios: Potential Blockbuster Deals

With the 2026 NFL Draft just under a week away, it's time to look at some potential blockbuster trades that may happen during the opening round of the draft. Last year, we saw the Jaguars trade up to the No. 2 spot to select Travis Hunter, and the Giants moved up to the first round […]


Eduardo Rodroguez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 3 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to analyze four more starting pitchers who are enjoying a successful run of action. These starting pitchers are widely available on Yahoo and could become viable year-long options. This week, we will spotlight a veteran in Arizona who is enjoying one of the most […]


Rasmus Dahlin - Fantasy Hockey Rankings NHL DFS Picks, DFS Hockey - icon rotoballer

NHL Power Rankings: Norris Trophy Rankings (April Update)

With the NHL regular season all but concluded, it's time to update our Norris Trophy rankings for the final time. This has been one of the closest Norris Trophy races in recent history, and several candidates have strong resumes to take home the award. However, over the final month of play, several defenders have taken […]


Sam Antonacci an Elite Option for Speed Among Stash Candidates

Chicago White Sox infield/outfield prospect Sam Antonacci holds high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Reports last weekend suggested that the White Sox were set to call up Antonacci to the big leagues, but since this transaction has yet to occur, the team may feel he needs additional development in Triple-A. Entering the season, Antonacci was […]


Didier Fuentes Entering Must-Stash Territory Amid Dominant Stretch at Triple-A

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes is seeing his value as a stash candidate soar in Week 3 of the fantasy season. The budding ace in the Atlanta system has looked quite sharp with Triple-A and is knocking on the MLB door. Over the last two outings, Fuentes has logged at least six innings […]


Ryan Waldschmidt Carries High-End Stash Value in Week 3

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt remains an elite stash option in all standard leagues in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. The 23-year-old nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was optioned to Triple-A Reno to begin the 2026 campaign. With Reno Waldschmidt, he has looked more than comfortable, which suggests he […]


River Ryan Continues to Hold Sneaky Stash Value Among Pitching Prospects

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan continues to hold sneaky stash value in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Ryan underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2024 and has been on the shelf ever since. He participated in spring training and was quite effective, logging 9 2/3 innings with a 1.86 […]


Colt Emerson Remains Top Hitting Prospect to Stash, Closing in on MLB Debut?

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson is on the verge of making his MLB debut and remains a top hitting prospect to stash in all fantasy formats. The No. 1-ranked prospect in Seattle was recently added to the 40-man roster and is "as close as they come" to an MLB debut, according to Seattle's president […]


Bryce Eldridge Riding Dominant Stretch at Triple-A, Remains High-End Stash Option

San Francisco first base prospect Bryce Eldridge remains an elite stash option in all standard formats in Week 3 of the fantasy campaign. The team's top hitting prospect was in strong contention to break camp with the MLB roster but fell just short. However, since returning to Triple-A Sacramento, Eldridge has been playing at an […]


Charlie Condon Continues to Knock on MLB Door in Week 3

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon continues to remain a high-end stash target among hitting prospects in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Condon was given an opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster, but fell short in the competition as TJ Rumfield has served as the primary first baseman. However, during […]


Kaelen Culpepper Worth a Deep-League Stash?

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper has yet to slow down since moving up to Triple-A St. Paul and is climbing the stash ranks in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Through his first 14 games at the top level of the Twins system, the infielder has posted a solid .250/.318/.417 slash line with […]


Max Clark Not Slowing Down at Triple-A, Path to MLB Debut Remains Clear

Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark has yet to slow down during his first taste of Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. After spending most of the 2025 campaign with High-A and Double-A, the Tigers opted to send their No.1 outfield prospect to Triple-A to begin the 2026 campaign. Through his first 14 […]


Robby Snelling Viewed as Top Stash Candidate After 12-Strikeout Effort

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Robby Snelling remains a high-priority stash target following his dominant 12-strikeout effort at Triple-A. On April 10, Snelling looked near unhittable at Jacksonville, tossing five shutout frames with two hits and four walks, while racking up 12 punchouts. Over his first two outings of the campaign (eight total innings), the […]


James Tibbs III Emerging as Top Hitter to Stash

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to dominate at the Triple-A level and is quickly entering must-stash territory. Even though the Dodgers' outfield is filled at the moment, Tibbs has looked more than comfortable at Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin the regular season. Through 15 games, the former 13th overall pick has […]


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Kaytron Allen

Could Kaytron Allen Take on a Big Role Right Away?
Demond Claiborne

Has Long-Term Appeal in Minnesota
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an Affordable Add for Contending Dynasty Managers
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Posts Two Assists in Season-Ending Loss
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Perfect in Relief Effort
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Records Another Multi-Point Game
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Sends Avalanche Into Conference Finals
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Suspended for One Game
Cal Raleigh

Exits With Apparent Side Injury on Wednesday Night
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Juan Soto

Exits Wednesday's Game Early with Ankle Injury
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Caris LeVert

is Available for Game 5 on Wednesday
Duncan Robinson

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Undergoes Ankle Procedure
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Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Pete Fairbanks

Returns From Injured List
Christian Yelich

Out With Back Tightness on Wednesday Night
Nathan MacKinnon

Chasing History Wednesday
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Won't Be an Option for Game 6
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Set to Miss Second Straight Game
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Wins Calder Trophy
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Maple Leafs Fire Head Coach Craig Berube
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Mets Place Francisco Alvarez on Injured List With Torn Meniscus
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NFL Veteran Tom Moore Joins Iowa Coaching Staff
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a Volatile Option at PGA Championship
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Has Busy Night in Game 5
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a Boom-or-Bust Option at Aronimink
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Notches 17 Points in Game 5 Loss
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Scottie Scheffler

Looks to Defend PGA Championship at Aronimink
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Posts a Double-Double in Losing Effort
Nicolai Hojgaard

Wants to Keep Momentum Rolling in Philadelphia
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Held to 20 Points in Game 5 Loss
Ben Griffin

Attempting to Bounce Back After Truist Championship
CFB

Transfer Defensive Lineman Devarrick Woods Commits to Clemson
Keldon Johnson

Comes Alive in Game 5 Against Timberwolves
Harris English

Will Need His Putter to Thrive at Aronimink
Stephon Castle

Makes All-Around Impact in Game 5
Victor Wembanyama

Leads Spurs to Big Win in Game 5
Akshay Bhatia

Creative Flair Could Show Itself in Philadelphia
Keegan Bradley

Knows the Aronimink Golf Club Well
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Delivers Two Assists Tuesday Night
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Pots Two Goals in Vital Game 5 Win
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Can Continue Incredible 2026 Season at PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele

In Excellent Form Heading to PGA Championship
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76ers Part Ways With Daryl Morey
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Jacob Wilson

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Christian Yelich

Brewers Reinstate Christian Yelich From Injured List
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Mets to Call Up Top Prospect A.J. Ewing
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Khamzat Chimaev

Suffers his First Loss
Sean Strickland

Recaptures Middleweight Title
Tatsuro Taira

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Joshua Van

Defends Flyweight Title
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Waldo Cortes-Acosta Drops Decision
Alexander Volkov

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
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Dominates Watkins Glen for First Win of 2026
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Finishes Second for Best Run of the Year At Watkins Glen
Ty Gibbs

Scores New Career-Best Finish of Third at Watkins Glen
Tyler Reddick

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Austin Dillon

Earns his First Top-10 Finish of 2026 at Watkins Glen
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Dodgers Expect Mookie Betts to Return on Monday
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Ahmad Hardy Sustains Gunshot Wound, in Stable Condition
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Carlos Rodon Activated for Season Debut on Sunday
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Kyle Larson

May have A Positive Day at Watkins Glen
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A.J. Allmendinger May have Another Solid Outing at Watkins Glen
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