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Dan Palyo

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Dan has been playing fantasy sports for the past 25 years. He started writing about fantasy sports 8 years ago, focusing on DFS, season-long, and sportsbetting content for MLB, NFL, and NBA. He's been with RotoBaller for over five years, serving in many capacities including being the co-editor of the MLB and NFL teams as well as the head editor of the NBA content. He also oversees all of the DFS and betting content on the site. Dan was the winner of the 2021 FSWA Basketball Writer of the Year and was nominated in 2024 for the Best DFS Writer and Best Baseball Writer of the Year awards. Among Dan's favorite things to do are breaking down starting pitcher arsenals for season-long baseball content and betting strikeout props. In football season, he creates his own matchup ratings for offenses as well as projected win outcomes for every NFL games. During basketball season, he loves to cover waiver wire pickups and create NBA player prop content. You can find him on X @ThunderDanDFS.

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Brooks Lee - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Rankings, MLB DFS Picks

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22 (August 25 - August 31)

As we head into Week 22, it's with a heavy heart that I have to announce that this will be my final streamers piece of the season. There's still a month left of regular-season baseball, but I have to shift gears and focus on football content going forward. We will still have a plethora of […]


Braelon Allen - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

"My Guys" For 2025 Fantasy Football - Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks

The preseason is behind us, and now we play the waiting game as the first game of the regular season is only about a week away. Fantasy drafts are happening daily, and the anticipation for NFL Week 1 is mounting. This article will be another installment of the "My Guys" series here at RotoBaller, in […]


Emeka Egbuka - College Football Rankings - NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks - NFL Draft

Thunder Dan's Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Draft Targets: 5 Potential League-Winners (2025)

If there is one position in the NFL where rookies can often make a big impact in year one, it's at wide receiver. This year’s rookie class is loaded with talented players, but there are several who stand out as solid options for fantasy managers looking to find value and upside. Whether you’re hunting for […]


George Springer - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/27/2025)

I'm back with another batch of home run props for this wonderful Wednesday slate of MLB action! If you're new here, all we do is hunt for dingers every day. Some of my fellow writers will offer up three or four home run props, but lately I have been going with a "more is more" […]


Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News Updates

Mid-Round Wide Receiver League Winners for Fantasy Football (2025)

What is emerging as a very popular way to start fantasy drafts this season is going with two running backs with your first two picks. The "zero RB" strategy had a nice run there for a few years, but thanks to dominant seasons from Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, paired with the emergence of young […]


Zach Ertz - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late-Round Sleeper Picks

The late rounds of fantasy drafts provide us with gems every year. While nailing early picks creates a high floor for your team, hitting a late-round pick that turns into a weekly contributor to your team is what can take you to the next level. While other managers who haven't done their homework rely on […]


Adonai Mitchell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big in 2025

If you showed up 15 minutes late to your draft and the autodraft feature picked your first four picks for you, would you still be in a decent position to compete in your league? As long as you didn't get stuck with an injured player or something wonky, I think you would! The first 30 […]


Christian Walker - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/26/25)

Tuesdays never seem to disappoint, and today's slate is no exception. We have a massive 12-game slate on both slates tonight, and it can always be a bit overwhelming to crack open such a big slate and wonder, "Where the heck do I even start?" Don't worry! I've got your back! I'll give you my […]


Kerry Carpenter - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/25/25)

It's a 10-game slate tonight with a fun combination of big arms and hot bats in good spots. Yes, there are plenty of good pitchers on this slate, but also some great hitting conditions in several parks that really demand our attention, too. This should be a great GPP slate as I don't really see […]


Brent Rooker - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/25/2025)

It's a beautiful day for baseball, and for the first time in several months, I am going to offer up six home run props for your consideration tonight! To be honest, I had to narrow my list down to eight that I was strongly considering. I really like all these spots tonight, and I dug […]


Chig Okonkwo - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Fantasy Football Tight End Breakouts: Draft Sleepers (2025)

In fantasy football, the trend to punt the tight-end position is back en vogue in 2025. For a while, it made sense to try to draft a top tight end like Mark Andrews or Travis Kelce early in drafts, but if you're not taking Brock Bowers in the early rounds this season, you may want […]


Matt Shaw - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, MLB News

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 14

The fantasy baseball season is drawing closer and closer to an end; however, our Fantasy Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article continues to go strong. This week, I'm filling in for the usual author of this piece, Kevin Larson, and I hope to bring you the same level of analysis that he has throughout this […]


Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/20/2025)

Today's MLB games bring us plenty of good spots for home runs, and I'm hoping to keep my streak going as I went one for three on Monday. I correctly identified Michael Harris II for a bomb while Salvador Perez was a late scratch and didn't even make the lineup (though several of his teammates […]


Teoscar Hernandez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/18/2025)

Home run props are back in my life, and it's a beautiful thing! I've been on a roll lately, identifying at least two correct home run calls in each of my last three articles. However, today is going to be my biggest challenge yet. To start, I am only selecting four picks instead of five. […]


Daulton Varsho - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 18 - August 24)

The season might be winding down, but our coverage of fantasy baseball remains among the best in the industry! I've been recommending hitters to stream off the wire all season long, and I'm not about to stop now, when it matters the most! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters […]


Jayden Higgins - NFL Draft Prospects, Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Emeka Egbuka, Jayden Higgins, Kyle Williams Outlooks (2025)

We might be comparing apples to oranges here a bit, as Emeka Egbuka, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams all have very different ADPs; however, the one thing they all have in common is that they are dynamic rookie receivers who are expected to be difference-makers for their respective teams. These days, when teams invest draft […]


Casey Mize - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 8/16/2025)

It's been a while since I penned the NRFI piece here at RotoBaller, as we have shifted some writing assignments around; however, I will be doing at least one article a week for NRFI bets for the rest of the season. I happened to draw today's slate, and after digging through the stats and trends, […]


Matt Wallner - fantasy baseball draft sleepers DFS MLB injury news

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/13/2025)

Usually, if I hit one home run bet out of four or five, it's enough to break even or make a small profit. That's because I rarely bet on HR props under +250, and I often try to target players with longer odds. The last two slates that I've written up here at RotoBaller, I've […]


DeVonta Smith - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith Outlooks

There are some tough decisions to be made in the middle rounds of fantasy football drafts this season. If we have to choose between Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith, which player offers the most upside at their ADP? Can Harrison Jr. bounce back after a somewhat disappointing rookie season compared to expectations? […]


Lenyn Sosa - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

These are officially the "dog days" of Summer. Kids are enjoying their final week or two before heading back to school, while the sports world also starts to shift its attention to the shiny new thing - the NFL. But don't worry, we will continue to have the fantasy baseball content that you're looking for […]


Max Muncy - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/11/2025)

After hitting two home run props on Saturday, I (as the main DFS and betting editor at RotoBaller) decided to write more HR prop content and less NRFI content. I'm still betting NRFIs every day, and you should check out my guy Frank Ammirante's NRFI bets today; however, I feel like I am dialed in […]


Jaylen Warren - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Who Should I Draft? Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, Jaydon Blue Fantasy Football Outlooks (2025)

When trying to determine who to take in your fantasy football draft at the running back position in the middle rounds between Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, and Jaydon Blue, it's important to weigh each player's role, potential workload, and team dynamics. Each running back offers different strengths. Warren is an elite pass-catching back, while Jordan […]


Brandon Lowe - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/9/2025)

The hunt for homers never ends here at RotoBaller! I'm pinch-hitting for my good buddy Zach Thompson, who normally gives you his best home run recommendations on Saturdays. I've scoured the stats and matchups, and I think I've located some really good spots for home runs today. Some guys are more obvious picks than others, […]


Five Fantasy Football Overvalued Quarterbacks

NFL Survivor League Picks - Expert Strategies To Win Your Knockout Pool (2025)

The start of the 2025 NFL regular season is less than a month away, and the fervor that football enthusiasts are feeling for the upcoming season is growing by the day. At RotoBaller, we continue to develop our tools and content to help you win your fantasy football leagues of all formats. One way to […]


Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups - icon rotoballer

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 13

Last week, I took a break from this piece as I spent some time analyzing some of the bigger MLB trades that took place at the deadline and their fantasy impact. At this point in the year, I've broken down a large chunk of the relevant starting pitchers in baseball, and I was struggling with […]


Luis Castillo - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 8/8/2025)

I try not to speak in hyperbole, but this may be my favorite NRFI slate of the season so far! It's not about the number of NRFI bets tonight; it's about the confidence in each bet that gets me excited about a potential sweep. Monday, I went big with six bets and finished 3-3 (again, […]


Jackson Merrill - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/6/2025)

Wednesday slates often bring early starts, and today is no exception, as we have 10 games set to start in the early or late afternoon. However, we also don't have many parks with major weather advantages for hitters, except for one game that I will be targeting in the late afternoon. Most of my targets […]


Jordan Beck - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)

The large volume of players moving teams this week has naturally created some opportunities for some young players to step up and get more playing time on teams that were sellers at the deadline. Some of those guys will be featured in this piece today, along with some of the most readily available hitters in […]


Nick Lodolo - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 8/4/2025)

We had a very solid night last Friday with a 3-1 record on four NRFI bets and came up just one out shy of a clean sweep as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a solo shot off Michael Wacha with two outs in the bottom of the first inning. We usually get fewer games on Mondays, […]


Shea Langeliers - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/3/2025)

Hey, it's your friendly neighborhood Thunder Dan with some thoughts on which big leaguers might leave the yard today in our latest edition of home run prop picks here at RotoBaller. I'm pinch-hitting for my colleague Koby Hanson today, and I hope I can hit a few homers myself with these picks and help you […]


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