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Nick Mariano

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Lead MLB/NFL Fantasy Analyst, Forecaster, and Editor here at RotoBaller, where I've been since 2015. I also spent two seasons writing for MLB.com's Fantasy411 Department. --- 2024 FSWA Award Winner for Best Ongoing Baseball Series (Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitchers). Bullpen Coach. 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. --- 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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Tank Dell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Waiver Wire Express - Week 10 Lightning Round Including Tank Dell, Quentin Johnston, Keaton Mitchell, Kyler Murray, Taysom Hill

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to the party as we peek at the Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire following Sunday's action. It's a tough bye week menu, with Kansas City, the Los Angeles Rams, Miami, and Philadelphia gone as we hit the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 10. We're here as a rapid […]


Jaymyr Gibbs - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 9

November is here and we've got one half of the fantasy to reflect on, with another to plan for. The bye weeks are back and starting quarterbacks are dropping like flies, so let's huddle up with our Week 9 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of November 2. Check where key […]


Zach Charbonnet - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS and Betting Picks

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

There are plenty of intriguing options on many waiver wires as we start wrapping up the first half of our FF season. Be sure to track injuries, trades, and signings here at RotoBaller as we make our way to the championship podium. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football […]


Leonard Fournette - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, NFL Injury News

Week 9 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Leonard Fournette, Trey McBride, Jahan Dotson, Jeff Wilson Jr.

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 9 snuck up on us, and it's time to hit the waiver wire and start prepping for your upcoming Week 9 fantasy football matchups. Fantasy managers will have to go through another bye gauntlet again with the Jaguars, Lions, Broncos, and 49ers all off this week, and plenty of NFL injury updates […]


Jahan Dotson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round Including Jahan Dotson, Chuba Hubbard, Taysom Hill, Kyler Murray

Howdy, RotoBallers, and re-join us for our first glance at the Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire landscape following a gritty Sunday. We serve as a rapid reaction to get critical names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries to big names such as Kirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Drake London, Darren Waller, […]


Travis Kelce - Fantasy Football Tight Ends You Must Have in 2024

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 8

Time flies when you're watching football, as we're hitting our FF season's back half and witnessing playoff pictures form. We don't have any byes to dodge this week so let's jump right into our Week 8 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of October 26. Check where key players shifted to, […]


Darrell Henderson Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Darrell Henderson Jr., Rashee Rice, Josh Downs, Taysom Hill

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After an action-packed slate of Sunday's NFL games, Week 8 has arrived. Last week is officially in the books with Monday night's game between the 49ers and Vikings is completed. It's that time again to start researching which waiver wire pickups will best help your fantasy teams. Determining who to add in […]


Devin Singletary - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

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

We don't have a waiver-wire champion here, but there are still several injuries that elevate players of interest. Be sure to track injuries here as our moves are impacted by the health of Jerome Ford, DK Metcalf, Christian Watson, and more. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver […]


Kyler Murray - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Waiver Wire Express - Week 8 Lightning Round Including Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, Dalton Kincaid, Kyler Murray

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back for our early look at the Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire landscape following another action-packed Sunday. We serve as a rapid reaction to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries to big names such as Bijan Robinson, Deshaun Watson, Christian Watson, Jerome Ford, […]


Tyreek Hill - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Picks

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 7

October isn't letting up on the horror vibes as we absorbed yet another slate of attrition in Week 6. And now with a heavy bye week, many of you are likely seeking guidance from our Week 7 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of October 19. Check where key players shifted […]


Elijah Mitchell - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 7

Week 6 didn't let up on the injury front, so kudos to those of you who continue to battle on! A heavy bye week puts more pressure on us to fill the gaps as we dig into our wallets here. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire […]


Rashee Rice - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL wr, Draft Sleepers

Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Rashee Rice, Jordan Mason, Kareem Hunt, Curtis Samuel

Howdy RotoBallers! We are back with more waiver wire advice with our Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for the 2023 NFL season. Injuries continued to mount up on Sunday, with fantasy managers potentially losing Christian McCaffrey (oblique), David Montgomery (ribs), Trevor Lawrence (knee), Justin Fields (hand), Jimmy Garoppolo (back), Kyren Williams (ankle), and […]


Jordan Mason - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round Including Roschon Johnson, Jordan Mason, Rashee Rice, Sam Howell

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome back for our early look at the waiver landscape following another action-packed Sunday. We serve as a rapid reaction to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries to big names such as Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Justin Fields, David Montgomery, and more. The hits won't […]


Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 6

We should've known October would come with loads of spooky injuries that test our dedication to the game. Week 5 brought a barrage of high-level hits that led to several ripple effects seen in the Week 6 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of October 12. Check where key players shifted […]


Jaleel McLaughlin - Fantasy Football Rankings, DFS and Betting Picks, NFL Injury News

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: Rashee Rice, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyjae Spears, Emari Demercado

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to another edition of our Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for the 2023 NFL season. Rashee Rice and Jaleel McLaughlin found the end zone in Week 5. Emari Demercado filled in for an injured James Conner (knee) and rushed for 45 yards on 10 attempts and a touchdown while catching one […]


Logan Thomas - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 6

Well, Week 5 brought plenty of pain as the bye-week screws started to tighten. There isn't a "jackpot" add to throw everything at, but there are many low-rostered options in a position of opportunity now. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire columns by position, this column […]


Rashee Rice - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL wr, Draft Sleepers

Waiver Wire Express - Week 6 Lightning Round Including Jaleel McLaughlin, Rashee Rice, Justice Hill, D'Onta Foreman, Logan Thomas

Hey there, RotoBallers, and gather around for an early look at the waiver landscape following Sunday's action. We serve as a rapid reaction to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries to big names such as Justin Jefferson, Travis Kelce, Anthony Richardson, Khalil Herbert, James Conner, Tank Dell, Daniel […]


Jonathan Taylor - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 5

October is here as we bite into the meat of the fantasy football season. The first four weeks of action have brought plenty of movement for us to track with the Week 5 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of October 5. Check where key players shifted to, such as Jonathan […]


Jameson Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Michael Wilson, Curtis Samuel, Joshua Dobbs, Jeff Wilson Jr.

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 5 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for the 2023 NFL season. Jameson Williams is slated to return, and are more rookies emerging as viable waiver wire pickups? Let's take at the fantasy football outlooks for names like Michael Wilson, Curtis Samuel, Joshua Dobbs, and Jeff Wilson Jr. Each week, […]


Jeff Wilson Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 5

Week 4 likely isn't supplying you with a huge add to chase but that doesn't mean we can't move some chess pieces forward. FYI, we've added three tiers of bids to reflect how conservative or desperate you/your league might be. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire […]


Tyler Boyd - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round Including Jameson Williams, C.J. Stroud, Samaje Perine, Tyler Boyd, Jake Ferguson

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to an early look at the waiver landscape following Sunday's action. We serve as a rapid reaction to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries to big names such as Javonte Williams, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans, and more. October is already here, so let's stay […]


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

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 4

Ready or not, the season's quarter pole is approaching! We're off to a good start but this is no time to let up on the gas, so let's plan our attack with the Week 4 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of September 28. Check where key players shifted to, such […]


Zach Charbonnet - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS and Betting Picks

Waiver Wire Express - Week 4 Lightning Round Including De'Von Achane, Tank Dell, Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Zach Charbonnet

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our glance at early waivers following Sunday's action. We serve as a rapid reaction to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries. September remains a premier time for pickups so let's get to the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 4. This […]


C.J. Stroud - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 4

Week 3 was slightly kinder on the injury front, but we still lost a few key players to the blue medical tent. As we look to move forward stronger than ever, we've added three tiers of bids to reflect how conservative or desperate you/your league might be. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups […]


De'Von Achane - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 4 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include: De'Von Achane, Tank Dell, Jaylen Warren, Skyy Moore, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! A lot of thrilling NFL action happened in Week 3 as we saw the Dolphins explode for 70 points in Sunday's win over the Broncos. Miami's backfield of Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane combined for an incredible eight touchdowns in Week 3. Today, we will review the fourth edition of our fantasy […]


Willi Castro - fantasy baseball rankings draft sleepers prospects waiver wire pickups

Week 27 Waiver Wire Rankings: Michael King, Willi Castro, Evan Carter, Ryan O'Hearn, Junior Caminero, TJ Friedl, more

RotoBallers, it's the final edition of Sunday's fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 27 -- September 25 through October 1. There is only one week left in the season, so let's finish strong and secure those fantasy baseball championships. The Rays called up top third base prospect Junio Caminero, who made his debut on […]


Ranger Suarez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's time to bring home the championships with players who are set up for success in the here and now. The Rockies are going back to Coors for the week, six teams play seven games as of now (SEA, TEX, ARI, NYY, LAD, COL), […]

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Michael King - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (September 25 - October 1)

It's the last call, RotoBallers, so let's finish strong with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 27 - from Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 1. For 11 years running, we have been writing this Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits series every week right here at RotoBaller. I'm Nick Mariano, returning to the […]


Michael King - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Michael King, Junior Caminero, Willi Castro, J.P. Crawford, Evan Carter, Kris Bryant, more

 Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the final edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 27 - September 25 through October 1  to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Rays promoted top prospect Junior Caminero on Thursday. At the same time, […]


Tony Pollard - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 3

The injury train didn't let up in Week 2 so let's pop into the lab with some rest-of-season rankings. We share a common vision in wanting to hoist a trophy, so let's dive into the Week 3 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of September 21. Check where key players shifted […]


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Victor Scott II

Placed on 10-Day Injured List
Trey Hendrickson

Bengals Listening to Trade Offers for Trey Hendrickson
Marcelo Mayer

to Have Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
Samuel Basallo

Called Up From Triple-A Norfolk
J.K. Dobbins

Expected to Win Starting RB Job?
Quentin Johnston

Suffers Concussion in Preseason Loss
Jaxson Dart

Plays Well on Saturday Night
Marcus Semien

Avoids Serious Injury
Kyle Stowers

Heads to Injured List With Left-Side Strain
Zack Wheeler

Placed on Injured List With Blood Clot in Shoulder
Terry McLaurin

Commanders Optimistic Terry McLaurin Deal Can Get Done Soon
De'Von Achane

De’Von Achane Dealing With Lower-Body Injury
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Likely Avoids Serious Injury
Josh Hader

Unlikely to Return During Regular Season
Denny Hamlin

the Heavy Favorite to Win at Richmond
Christopher Bell

Has Been Great at Richmond
Kyle Stowers

Out Saturday With Left-Side Tightness
Tyrese Haliburton

No Longer Using a Scooter, Crutches
Ryan Blaney

Can Ryan Blaney Finally Break Through at Richmond?
Joey Logano

Will Start Last at Richmond After Practice Trouble
Chase Elliott

Lack of Top-Line Speed Hurts his DFS Potential
Kyle Larson

Recent String of Crashes Make Him a Big Risk at Richmond
William Byron

Probably Slightly Too Inconsistent at Richmond to Start for DFS
Ryan Preece

on Pole at Richmond as Playoff Deadline Looms Closer
Brad Keselowski

Probably the Best RFK Racing DFS Option at Richmond
Chase Briscoe

Still Figuring Out Richmond
Chris Buescher

a Solid Choice for DFS Play, but Teammates Look Faster
Ty Gibbs

is Mediocre at a Track Where his Grandfather's Team Won 19 Times
Ross Chastain

Despite Qualifying 33rd, Ross Chastain Not As Strong a DFS Option As Usual
Carson Hocevar

Will Carson Hocevar's Speed Overcome His Lack of Racecraft?
Shane Van Gisbergen

Not Enough Attrition at Richmond for Shane Van Gisbergen to Be Viable
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Looking for Another Solid Richmond Race
Austin Cindric

After Strong Iowa Run, Austin Cindric Might Surprise
Corey Heim

Probably Too Inexperienced to Contend at Richmond
Daniel Suarez

Won't Benefit From the Same Strategy Play This Year
Erik Jones

Was Slow at Richmond Even When He Had Fast Cars
Zane Smith

Not a Great DFS Option on Paper, but Typically Outperforms His Expectations
Jhoan Duran

Feels "100%"
Marcus Semien

Out on Saturday, Going for X-Rays on his Wrist
George Springer

Activated and Starting on Saturday
Dylan Beavers

Called Up by Orioles
Terry McLaurin

Commanders Activate Terry McLaurin From PUP List
Jhoan Duran

Takes Comebacker Off Foot, X-Rays Negative
Rashee Rice

NFL Could Reach Settlement Before Hearing
Matt Chapman

Goes to Injured List
George Springer

Likely Returning on Saturday
Max Muncy

Lands on 10-Day Injured List
Joe Mixon

Not a Lock to be Ready For Week 1
Rashee Rice

Receives Clearance to Travel to Brazil for Week 1
Haywood Highsmith

Dealt to Brooklyn on Friday
Amir Coffey

Signs One-Year Deal With Bucks
Jacob Misiorowski

Activated and Starting on Friday
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back From the Injured List
Khamzat Chimaev

A Favorite At UFC 319
Dricus Du Plessis

Set For His Third Title Defense
Aaron Pico

Set For UFC Debut
Lerone Murphy

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Chase Burns

Hits 15-Day Injured List With Flexor Strain
Geoff Neal

Looks For His Second Win In A Row
Travis Hunter

Dealing With Upper-Body Injury, Could be Held Out of Preseason Game
Michael Page

Set For His Second Middleweight Bout
Jared Cannonier

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Kai Asakura

Looks For His First UFC Win
Tim Elliott

Set To Open Up UFC 309 Main Card
CBJ

Mikael Pyyhtia Re-Signs With Blue Jackets for One Year
UTA

Caleb Desnoyers Expected to Miss 12 Weeks After Wrist Procedure
Tyson Foerster

on Track to Be Healthy for Season Opener
NHL

Olivier Rodrigue Signs KHL Deal
NHL

Emil Bemstrom to Join Swiss Team
Payton Pritchard

Reportedly Moving Into Starting Lineup
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected to Return Friday
Michael King

Heading to 15-Day Injured List
Quinshon Judkins

Won't Face Formal Charges
Sam LaPorta

To "Miss a Little Bit of Time"
Rashee Rice

Disciplinary Hearing Scheduled For Late September
Chris Godwin

Likely to Start the Season on PUP List?
Kevin Durant

Rockets Not Interested in Keeping Kevin Durant with Max Extension
NBA

Isaiah Mobley Joins Turkish Team
NBA

Cole Swider Links Up with EuroLeague Powerhouse
Ethan Thompson

Joins Heat for Training Camp
Los Angeles Clippers

Clippers Add Jason Preston for Training Camp
Stefon Diggs

Unsure About Availability for Week 1
Justin Jefferson

Won't Practice This Week, Will be Re-Evaluated Next Week
Akshay Bhatia

a High-Upside Play at BMW Championship
Robert MacIntyre

a Safe Play at BMW Championship
PGA

Sungjae Im a Risky Play at BMW Championship
Xander Schauffele

Chases Big Week at BMW Championship
Shane Lowry

Aims to Rebound at BMW Championship
Si Woo Kim

Looks to Build Momentum at BMW Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick

Looking to Rebound at BMW Championship
Patrick Cantlay

Eyeing Another BMW Championship Victory
Neemias Queta

Wants to Raise His Free-Throw Attempts
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Stuggling to Trade Anfernee Simons
James Cook

Bills Agree on Four-Year Extension
Cole Anthony

Focuses on Winning with Bucks
NBA

Jesse Edwards Moves to Australia
Kessler Edwards

Joins Nuggets
Bradley Beal

Feeling Rejuvenated in Los Angeles
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Looking "Incredible"
PIT

Chad Ruhwedel Retires From NHL
MIN

Jack Johnson Signs Tryout Deal with Wild
Ryker Evans

Kraken Extend Ryker Evans with Two-Year Deal
Rondale Moore

Out for the Season With Knee Injury
Christian Watson

Likely to Begin Season on PUP List
Jordan Love

Undergoes Procedure on Left Thumb
Bud Cauley

Needs a Big Result in Maryland
Harris English

Confident for BMW Championship
Jason Day

Faces Uphill Battle at BMW Championship
Cameron Young

Hot at the Right Time
J.J. Spaun

Rolls in After Near Miss in Memphis
Brian Harman

is a Longer Shot Heading to Maryland
Corey Conners

Appears Safe This Week in Maryland
Daniel Berger

Must Play Better at BMW Championship
Miami Heat

Kai Jones Works Out for Heat
Sacramento Kings

Russell Westbrook Likely to Join Kings
Golden State Warriors

Al Horford Expected to Sign with Warriors if He Doesn't Retire
Jonathan Kuminga

Reportedly Leaning Toward Accepting Golden State's Qualifying Offer
Sepp Straka

Withdraws From BMW Championship
Maverick McNealy

Finishes Tied for 28th at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Scottie Scheffler

Finishes Tied For Third at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Collin Morikawa

Finishes Tied For 22nd at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Rory McIlroy

Finishes Tied For Seventh at Open Championship

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