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I've been contributing to RotoBaller since January 2024 producing fantasy content for NFL, MLB, and NHL. I am also a member of the operations and staff and the editing team. I have been playing fantasy sports for nearly my entire life and believe in the importance of data analysis leading you to victory. I began my sports writing career with my university newspaper and was eventually promoted to sports editor and was nominated for several awards such as Best Editorial piece by the Press Club of Long Island. In my content, I emphasize data and historical trends as it is the key to finding the edge in our competitions. By analyzing the data given to us, we can make informed decisions and in turn, become sharper fantasy players. I am also an accredited member of the FSWA. Be sure to drop me a follow on X @A_Smith_FS.

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Ryan Fitzgerald Claimed by Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed infielder Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Fitzgerald made his MLB debut with the Twins last summer. Through his first 24 games in the big leagues, Fitzgerald posted a .196/.302/.457 line with four home runs and one stolen base. He showed a strong eye at the plate, […]


Phillies Have Shown Trade Interest in Ryan Jeffers

According to Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies have shown interest in Minnesota Twins backup catcher Ryan Jeffers on the trade market. The Phillies are currently in discussions to re-sign catcher J.T. Realmuto, but have been unable to agree on a contract. Additionally, Gelb and Rosenthal noted that they could […]


Victor Caratini Could be an Option for Phillies

Free agent catcher Victor Caratini could be an option for the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies are currently in discussions to re-sign long-time backup J.T. Realmuto, but if they are unable to reach an agreement, they could look to sign Caratini. Last season, Caratini appeared in […]


Kaleb Ort Claimed by Yankees

According to Ari Alexander of 7News, the New York Yankees have claimed right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Houston Astros. The Astros designated the relief pitcher for assignment earlier in January and will compete for a spot on the Yankees' Opening Day roster. Ort struggled during the 2025 campaign, logging 46 innings to […]


Nationals Claim Paxton Schultz Off Waivers

The Washington Nationals claimed left-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz off waivers on Friday from the Toronto Blue Jays. The southpaw was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier this week. The 28-year-old made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays last summer and logged 24 2/3 innings to the tune of a 4.38 ERA and […]


Cionel Perez Viewed as Option for Red Sox Bullpen

Free agent reliever Cionel Perez is viewed as a potential option for the Boston Red Sox bullpen, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. The Red Sox are looking to add another left-handed pitcher to their bullpen as Justin Wilson is considering retirement. They have also been linked to Danny Coulombe and Tim Mayza. Perez […]


Red Sox Remain Engaged with Danny Coulombe

According to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live, the Boston Red Sox remain engaged with free agent left-hander Danny Coulombe. Cotillo reported that with Justin Wilson considering retirement, the Red Sox have begun to shop the market for other free-agent southpaws for the bullpen. Last season, Coulombe was highly effective in Minnesota, logging 31 innings with […]


Ryne Stanek Drawing Interest from Several Clubs

Free agent relief pitcher Ryne Stanek is drawing interest from several clubs on the open market, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand noted that much of the interest is coming from the National League Central. Last summer, Stanek spent his entire season with the Mets and logged 56 innings to the tune of a […]


Alec Bohm Could be Placed on the Trade Block

The Philadelphia Phillies could look to trade third baseman Alec Bohm if they were to come to an agreement with top infield free agent Bo Bichette. The Phillies have been expressing interest in Bichette and are set to meet with the starting infielder in the coming days. However, Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The […]


Phillies Could Move on From J.T. Realmuto

According to Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies could look to move off longtime catcher J.T. Realmuto if they were to sign top free agent infielder Bo Bichette. Gelb and Rosenthal reported that if Bichette and the Phillies agree to a deal, it would likely result in the franchise moving […]


Pirates Sign Chris Devenski to Minor-League Contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Chris Devenski to a minor-league contract. The 35-year-old spent the entire 2025 campaign with the New York Mets. He spent the majority of his campaign with Triple-A Syracuse as he logged just 16 2/3 innings in Queens. However, during his brief stint in the majors, the veteran was […]


Patrick Mahomes - Fantasy Football Rankings, DFS Lineup Picks, NFL Injury News

Ranking the Greatest NFL Playoff Games Since 2010

The 2025-2026 postseason bracket is set and will kick off on Saturday with the Carolina Panthers taking on the Los Angeles Rams. With the playoffs engine in just a day, let’s take a look bac...


Mariners Viewed as "Best Fit" for Brendan Donovan

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan has been linked to numerous trade discussions this offseason. However, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Seattle Mariners are currently viewed as the "best fit" for the 28-year-old utility man. Given that the Mariners have numerous young prospect hitters like Colt Emreson and […]


Oneil Cruz, Pirates Avoid Arbitration

The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Oneil Cruz have avoided arbitration and settled on a one-year, $3.3 million contract. After a promising 2024 season in which Cruz held a .259/.324/.449 line with 21 home runs and 22 stolen bases, the 27-year-old took a significant step back in 2025. Last summer, Cruz saw his batting average drop […]


Jesus Luzardo Reaches Agreement With Phillies to Avoid Arbitration

According to Ari Alexander of 7News, the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract with left-handed starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo. Luzardo enjoyed an impressive debut season in Philadelphia after spending the first six of his MLB seasons in Oakland and Miami. With the Phillies, Luzardo made a high 32 stats and posted […]


Dennis Santana Settles at $3.5 Million With Pirates

Relief pitcher Dennis Santana has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates to avoid arbitration. Santana made his debut with the Pirates in 2024 after stints with the Yankees, Mets, Rangers, and Dodgers. During his first stint in Pittsburgh, the right-hander looked quite comfortable, posting a 2.44 ERA with 0.92 WHIP […]


Mickey Moniak Avoids Arbitration With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies and outfielder Mickey Moniak have agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract to avoid arbitration. The former first overall pick enjoyed a resurgent campaign in Colorado last summer and appears slated for an everyday role once again in 2026. Last summer, through 135 games with the Rockies, Moniak posted a .270/.306/.518 slash […]


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Fantasy Football Busts of the Year - Biggest Disappointments of the 2025 Season

Every year, fantasy managers hit landmines in their draft. While this could be due to a number of factors, such as play-calling, poor offensive environments, or injuries, these picks can sometimes sink your chances of winning your league. In this piece, we will take a look at some of the top busts at each position […]


Jakobi Meyers - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Ranking All 14 NFL Playoff Teams By Toughest Paths to Win The Super Bowl

The postseason picture is set. However, not all paths are created equal. In this ranking, we will determine which teams have the easiest and toughest paths in the postseason. Let’s dive in!


Tim Mayza Could be an Option for Red Sox

According to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live, the Red Sox could look to target left-hander Tim Mayza in free agency. With Justin Wilson potentially considering a return, the Red Sox could look to sign Mayza to fill his role. Last season, the left-hander logged only 16 2/3 innings of work as he was sidelined for […]


Cubs Remain Linked to Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette

The Chicago Cubs remain interested in improving their third base position and continue to show interest in top infield free agents Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette. As initially reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Cubs expressed interest in Bichette in hopes of upgrading at third base. However, Ken Rosenthal and Will […]


Royals Showing Interest in Brendan Donovan

The Kansas City Royals have shown interest in acquiring Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Cardinals have shopped Donovan all offseason but have struggled to find a trade partner. While he is under club control for another two seasons, the Cardinals are looking for a sizeable […]


Lyon Richardson Outrighted to Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson was sent to Triple-A after passing through waivers. Richardson has spent his entire professional career with the Reds, since joining them in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Richardson made his MLB debut during the 2023 campaign, but logged his highest workload this past summer. In 2025, […]


Rockies Claim Keegan Thompson Off Waivers

The Colorado Rockies have claimed right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a contract with the Reds earlier this offseason but was designated for assignment in late December. Thompson began his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs and was selected in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Auburn. During his […]


Ryan Rolison Claimed by Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have claimed left-handed pitcher Ryan Rolison off waivers from the Colorado Rockies, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Rolison, a former first-round pick, made his MLB debut with the Rockies last summer. Across his first 42 1/3 innings in the big leagues, the southpaw posted a hefty 7.02 ERA with […]


Angels Claim Wade Meckler Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers on Tuesday afternoon from the San Francisco Giants. Meckler made his MLB debut last summer with the Giants. During his brief 20-game stint in the big leagues, Meckler held a .232/.328/.250 line with just one double, no home runs, and a 25:6 K:BB. Under the […]


Brusdar Graterol Avoids Arbitration, Signs One-Year Deal with Dodgers

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, right-handed pitcher Brusdar Graterol has avoided arbitration with the Dodgers and signed a one-year contract worth $2.8 million. Graterol was on the shelf during the 2025 season while recovering from the labrum surgery he underwent in 2024. During that season, he logged only 7 1/3 innings with the Dodgers […]


Cristian Hernandez Traded to Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have traded infield prospect Cristian Hernandez to the Miami Marlins in the package that sent Edward Cabrera to the North Side of Chicago. Hernandez was sent to Miami alongside Cubs' top prospect Owen Caissie and Edgardo DeLeon. Hernandez joined the Cubs' organization in 2021 but did not make his Low-A debut until […]


Owen Caissie Shipped to Miami as Centerpiece of Trade

Chicago Cubs top outfield prospect Owen Caissie was the centerpiece in the trade that sent right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. In addition, prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon were also included in the package. Before the trade, Caissie was ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Cubs system on […]


Cubs Officially Acquire Edward Cabrera From Marlins

According to Will Sammon, the deal to send right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs has been finalized. In return, the Cubs are sending prospects Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez, and Edgardo DeLeon to Miami. Cabrera is coming off the largest workload of his career as he tossed a season-best 137 2/3 innings during the […]


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