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Nick Mariano

35 articles

Lead MLB/NFL Fantasy Analyst, Forecaster, and Editor here at RotoBaller, where I've been since 2015. Had a two-year run writing for MLB.com's Fantasy411 Department. I've been playing fantasy baseball and football since 2003, following the games since the early 90s, inheriting a love for stats and sports from birth. Consistent top FantasyPros accuracy finishes, including No. 1 (2018) and No. 2 (2023) in MLB and four-time top-15 ranker in their fantasy football weekly accuracy competition as well, helping to cement my place as an expert in the field. 2024 FSWA Award Winner for Best Ongoing Baseball Series (Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitchers). 2020 FSWA Finalist for Research Article of the Year. NY born and raised, but now you can find me in Boston with my awesome Star Baker of a wife and doofy doodle dog. Addicted to apples, peanut butter, learning about cognitive biases, and baseball cards. Lots of baseball cards...

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Jordan Love - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Predicting The 2025 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 15: Texans & Packers Roll On, Eagles & Colts Slide

The Patriots finally took their bye week vacation with a comfortable >99% chance of making the playoffs, according to Next Gen Stats. We last saw them trampling the Giants on Monday Night Footb...


J.J. McCarthy - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Draft Sleepers

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 15 (2025)

Many of you are now knee-deep in the playoffs, while others in shallower formats may still have a week to go before the four-team playoffs kick off. We hope that you still have some FAAB funds to play with, but this can still serve as a waiver prioritization article with lookahead stashes to help skirt […]


Blake Corum - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Waiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round for Blake Corum, Devin Neal, Luther Burden III, Jaylen Wright, Jerry Jeudy, Jayden Reed, Colston Loveland, J.J. McCarthy, Shedeur Sanders

Cheers to those of you who are still in the fight as the playoff weeks approach! We're all done with bye weeks and excuses, so be sure you're bringing your best as the chaos unfolds. Put the finishing touches on a postseason push with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning round heading into Week […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Predicting The 2025 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 14: Cowboys & Jaguars Climb, Rams & Ravens Stumble

The Pats were able to get past a historical nemesis in the Giants on Monday night, and are now comfortably at 11-2 atop the conference. TreVeyon Henderson averaged over six yards per carry, Drake ...


Darren Waller - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 14 (2025)

Congratulations to those of you still reading this column in the pursuit of fantasy glory, as we're hitting the home stretch before fantasy playoffs descend upon us. You have a clear idea of who still has money in the bank, and how far in advance you must stage your strategy if you're running low. Let's […]


Brenton Strange - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire, TE Streamers, NFL DFS

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round for Kyle Monangai, Bam Knight, Dontayvion Wicks, Devaughn Vele, Jalen Coker, Brenton Strange, Jayden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence

We hope you had many victories to be grateful for over the drawn-out holiday slate! We saw several underdogs win, which meant many of our stars in favorable spots wound up flopping, while other unexpected heroes rose to the top. Let's work our way into playoff form with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning […]


Cal Raleigh - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (December Update)

The NFL season might still be going on, and spring training is a few months away, but it's never too early to start prepping for your upcoming 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. We are entering the heart of the baseball offseason and should see some big free agent signings as well as big-time trades. It's always […]


Joe Burrow - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 13 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

The majority of you are passing your league's trade deadline and are on a crash course with destiny with much of your current roster, so it's time for a final updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. Perhaps this can serve as a map down the stretch as you take stock for the playoff run ahead. Respect your […]


Caleb Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Predicting The 2025 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 13: Chiefs & Bears Rise, Eagles & Bills Falter

Denver kicked those feet up for a Week 12 bye after beating Kansas City to bump their win streak to eight. It was not only a decisive victory within the division on a head-to-head basis with the C...


Brenton Strange - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire, TE Streamers, NFL DFS

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 13 (2025)

The fantasy football playoffs are knocking on the door, so I'd like to congratulate those of you who are still in the hunt. This week can be where some teams throw everything they've got left at the wire in survival mode, while others start making adds based on playoff matchups. We're all working toward the […]


Cam Ward - Fantasy Football Rankings, Superflex QB Rankings

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round for Emanuel Wilson, Devin Neal, Darnell Mooney, Chris Rodriguez, Chimere Dike, Brenton Strange, Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jayden Daniels

Last week got off to a slow start, but then brought the fireworks with all sorts of twists and turns! Let's hope that those of you reading this are knocking on the door of your fantasy football playoff berth. It's time to take a massive step toward those championship dreams with our fantasy football waiver […]


Christian Watson - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 12 (2025)

No matter whether you feel like the season has flown by or if it's been a slog, Week 12 is here, and our playoffs are one week closer. This past weekend saw several injuries and role changes that leave us with an exceptionally deep waiver pool, relative to the time of year. Let's gather some […]


Matthew Stafford - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Predicting The 2025 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 12: Rams & Broncos Roll, Chiefs & Lions Fall

Denver continues to win the fourth quarter, this time beating the Chiefs, who are the masters of owning the last possession. We saw Bo Nix stand tall against Chris Jones’ line, throwing for nearly...


Tetairoa McMillan - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 12 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

With fantasy football trade deadlines fast approaching and an injury-laden weekend behind us, it's a great time to check in with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. Whether you're jockeying for a better seed or fighting do-or-die battles until the end, we're here for you! Let's construct some champions with our Week 12 fantasy football half-PPR […]


Kenneth Gainwell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Sleepers

Waiver Wire Express - Week 12 Lightning Round for Kenneth Gainwell, Sean Tucker, Michael Wilson, Emanuel Wilson, Christian Watson, Bryce Young, Shedeur Sanders

The end of Week 11 means that we've taken another large step toward the fantasy football playoffs, so are you ready? Many of you may be reading this with strong records in hand, but you were hit hard by injuries or underperformance this weekend. Let's get to work with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups […]


Kareem Hunt - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 11 (2025)

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome in for another edition of our weekend start 'em sit' em columns. We know that everyone's hunting for explosive performances that can carry us to victory, while hoping to avoid seemingly locked-in starters in letdown spots. This week, we've got a trio with stellar matchups who could blow past your current […]


RJ Harvey - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Rookies

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 11 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

Many of you are looking at four or five more games before fantasy playoffs, and several fantasy trade deadlines will hit in two weeks, so let's gear up with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. Let's ensure that your hot teams never cool down, while adding the right pieces to resuscitate any squads enduring a losing […]


Blake Corum - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 11 (2025)

With Week 11 on the horizon, many of you have roughly four weeks left in the regular fantasy football season. Even if you're down to those final dollars, it remains critical to get your priorities aligned with team needs and long-term goals. Set yourself up for success with our famous waiver wire pickups list and […]


Saquon Barkley - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Predicting The 2025 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 11: Seahawks & Rams Rise, Bills & Packers Slip

The Colts improved to 8-2 with a Jonathan Taylor-led win over Atlanta in Berlin. The superstar back ran roughshod over the Falcons for 244 yards and three scores on 32 carries, with another 42 yar...


Tez Johnson - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings, Deeper League Sleepers

Waiver Wire Express - Week 11 Lightning Round for Tyler Allgeier, Tez Johnson, Emari Demercado, Alec Pierce, Mack Hollins, Jalen Nailor, Dalton Schultz

We're pushing through 10 whole weeks of NFL action in 2025's record books, which means your playoff windows are starting to take shape. There are also more rookies taking charge with increased roles, as well as injured veterans who are working their way back to action. Let's work toward hitting those moving targets with our […]


Rico Dowdle - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 10 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

We just made it through a wild weekend that came filled with explosive games, key injuries, promotions, and the trade deadline, so let's celebrate with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. Maybe you're looking to trade from a position of power, while other squads are entering do-or-die territory. Whatever your needs, we're here for you with […]


Parker Washington - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 10 (2025)

Can you believe that we're already bearing down on the double-digit football weeks? Some of your FAAB wallets may be running on fumes, but we must remain competitive on the wire with whatever we have in the coffers. Let's discuss these strategic adds with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy football waiver […]


Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Waiver Wire Express - Week 10 Lightning Round for Colston Loveland, DeMario Douglas, Andrei Iosivas, Terrell Jennings, Alec Pierce, Parker Washington, Jaxson Dart, more

Let's come together and collect ourselves after an entertaining Week 9 that served up the fireworks, flops, and everything in between. We're starting to get a robust data set for the year, but it's important to note that this is an ever-evolving game we play. We move on to next week with our fantasy football […]


Drake Maye - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Predicting The 2025 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 10: Broncos & Patriots Stay Hot, Packers & Chiefs Slide

The Colts sit at 7-2 atop the AFC playoff race despite a 27-20 loss to Pittsburgh that was more embarrassing than the scoreboard suggests. Daniel Jones struggled with three interceptions, and a pr...


Ja'Marr Chase - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 9 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

Let's push through a whopping eight weeks of football in the 2025 history books with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. Some of you are weighing up injury stashes and trying to make stretch-run trades as your playoff contention windows tighten. We're building championship squads with our Week 9 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest […]


Troy Franklin - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 9 (2025)

The fantasy playoff picture is starting to round into form after eight weeks, which means you know where to be aggressive and where you can afford to stash long-term plays. We know that this particular weekend brought severe swings with smashes, flops, and injuries. It's time to rally around these key adds with our famous […]


Tryone Tracy Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round for Tyrone Tracy Jr., Oronde Gadsden, Troy Franklin, Tyjae Spears, Isaiah Davis, Kayshon Boutte, more

Another slate of action is largely in the books, with Week 8 bringing several highlight performances, key injuries, and studs flopping in seemingly great matchups. This is the time of year when rookies start to enjoy more playing time and the byes mount, so balance your long-term vision with short-term needs. Let's keep the chains […]


Davante Adams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 8 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

There is never a dull week in football, as we're absorbing yet another tidal wave of new data, so let's tally it up with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. Most of you are officially in the second half of your fantasy season now, with Weeks 8-14 guaranteed to be chaotic! It's time to work toward […]


Kyle Monangai - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers, Rankings

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 8 (2025)

It's time to hit the worst part of the bye-week blues as we trudge into the second half of our fantasy season. But hey, you've been pushing through international games and Monday night doubleheaders, so you're a tough cookie. Let's win together with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy football waiver wire […]


Brashard Smith - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Waiver Wire Express - Week 8 Lightning Round for Kyle Monangai, Brashard Smith, Xavier Legette, Alec Pierce, Chimere Dike, Oronde Gadsden, Marcus Mariota, more

Week 7 brought plenty of highlights and curveballs to the table, with comebacks, bad weather, several injury question marks, and more. We hope you're toasting to many victories already, because the job's not done! It's time to look toward next week with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning round heading into Week 8 of […]


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