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Nick Mariano - RotoBaller

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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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Nick Pratto - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Nack Pratto, A.J. Puk, Bubba Thompson, Joey Meneses, Triston Casas

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Bryson Stott, Riley Greene, Domingo German and David Peterson off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire […]


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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. September is here! That means the final month of fantasy baseball is upon us and the home stretch towards the podium is here. Rosters expanding can be a gift with exciting youngsters becoming available, but it can also be a headache as playing time […]

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Dylan Cease - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to the final edition of my rest-of-season starting pitcher ranks for the 2022 campaign. With August in the books and only September left, our pitching analysis turns more into a short-term, who-to-stream engine rather than a lengthy RoS debate. As a result, we're closing the books on this column for the […]


Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bryson Stott, Riley Greene, Domingo German, David Peterson

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Brett Baty, Alexis Diaz, David Peterson and Eduardo Rodriguez off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire […]


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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Late August means those who stay focused on baseball will undoubtedly gain an edge on those who can't juggle football and baseball down the stretch. The rookie eligibility cutoff has passed and rosters will expand soon, so be sure you have our RotoBaller news […]

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Nick Mariano's Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 5x5 Roto Leagues - Ty France, Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuna, Bryce Harper

RotoBallers, we are roughly five months through the fantasy baseball season so with about six weeks left, it's time for one more rankings refresh. Below in this article you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2022 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These rankings are being released in late August, and are […]


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Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks

Don't look now, but it's almost September! We're on the cusp of matchups and streaming taking precedence over "talent" but we're not quite there yet with roughly 40 games remaining for most teams. Let's finish August strong as we build concrete attack plans for dominating roto categories and H2H matchups on the bump. I'll explore some […]


Brett Baty - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers, Wavier Wire Pickups

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Brett Baty, Alexis Diaz, David Peterson, Eduardo Rodriguez

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Vaughn Grissom, Edward Cabrera and Elehuris Montero off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. You […]


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Nick Mariano's 2022 Draft Sleepers List for Fantasy Football Drafts (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a mythical word that can mean 10 different things to 10 different people. We each need to define it, as a "sleeper" to a 10-team drafter will be obvious to someone prepping for a 14-teamer. I'll try to dig beyond the […]

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Nick Mariano's 2022 PPR Sleepers List for Fantasy Football Drafts (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The term "Sleeper" is thrown around more haphazardly than a Mitchell Trubisky out route, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the […]

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Deebo Samuel - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Nick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List for Fantasy Football Drafts (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Writing about sleepers and positive outcomes is lovely but it can't all be sunshine and rainbows. And those picks won't help much when you sandbag yourself with overvalued picks in the early round. Here we'll be looking at two players per position who I […]

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Robert Tonyan - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Nick Mariano's 2022 Late-Round Fliers for Fantasy Football Drafts (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Too many people spend prep on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but those guys rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but […]

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Nick Mariano's Salary Cap Draft Strategies and Tips for Fantasy Football (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Prepare your graph paper and set up those spreadsheets for the entertaining format that is salary cap fantasy football. Also known as auctions, this is where your draft position doesn't lock you into a certain tier of players and it's all about how you […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The world is shifting its attention to fantasy football but not you, the stalwart baseball addict who will finish the season strong. Each of your roster spots needs to address a specific need, and I mean need, for your squad. Stashing a stud OF […]

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Sandy Alcantara - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks

We're in the second half of August and you need to either maximize the remaining innings in roto leagues or line up the best arms for H2H matchups. Sadly, this week's edition is a bit bare as I'm dealing with family emergencies and the hospital WiFi isn't so great! I'll hit you with a top-101 […]


Elehuris Montero - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 19 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Vaughn Grissom, Edward Cabrera, Elehuris Montero

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 19 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Ian Kennedy, Rowan Wick, Jesus Luzardo and Jonathan Hernandez off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver […]


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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the middle of August, where most MLB teams have about 50 games remaining in the regular season. Where do you stand with about 70% of the fantasy season in the books? I'll provide names at each position but you'll need to know […]

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Max Scherzer - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks

The middle of August signals a turn into the fantasy season's stretch run! Are you and your rotation ready? Last week, we looked at arms who moved at the deadline, and this week, we'll turn back to some fun leaderboards (with stats since July 1st) going into Tuesday. Let's get to it with the latest […]


Ian Kennedy - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Closers and Saves, Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Ian Kennedy, Rowan Wick, Jesus Luzardo, Jonathan Hernandez

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Luis Garcia, Brady Singer, Alex Cobb and Domingo German off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire […]


Dany Jimenez - Fantasy Baseball Closers, Saves 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. Just because the season started a week later than usual doesn't mean that the meat of August won't feel like crunch time for your fantasy squads. I don't advocate that anyone panic, but you need to honestly evaluate whether you can continue holding onto […]

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Jacob deGrom - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS Picks

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks

Welcome back RotoBallers. August is here and that means we've got two months of gameplay left to the finish line. We just got blitzed by a busy trade deadline, so this week's edition will largely focus on arms who moved and what direction they trend as a result. Let's hop right into the latest edition […]


Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luis Garcia, Brady Singer, Alex Cobb, Domingo German

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Jean Segura, Nolan Jones, Alexis Diaz, Kyle Lewis and Ramon Urias off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball […]


Jean Segura - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Ready or not, August is upon us and that means we're roughly two-thirds of the way through our fantasy baseball season. You may feel that contenders are settled but I assure you, there is plenty of time for a wild card to emerge. Keep […]

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Reid Detmers - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks

With the midseason break behind us and August almost here, fantasy players can just see the season's end creeping on the horizon. Don't you dare hit cruise control because there's still plenty of action left in the race. Mind your categories, flex those strengths and shore up the weaknesses. Ranks in a vacuum are a nice […]


Jose Miranda - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Including Dustin May, Alec Bohm, Jose Miranda, Brandon Belt, Cole Irvin

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings heading into Week 17 of the MLB season. We recently recommended to add players like Esteury Ruiz, Kyle Finnegan, Akil Baddoo and Nolan Jones. We are here today as always to help you pickup the best fantasy baseball hitters and pitchers for your lineups for […]


Jean Segura - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jean Segura, Nolan Jones, Alexis Diaz, Kyle Lewis, Ramon Urias

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season and return from the All-Star break. Last week's list featured players like Matt Carpenter, Esteury Ruiz, Leody Taveras and Max Meyer off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full […]


Kyle Lewis - 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. I hope you caught your breath over the All-Star break because it is all systems go towards the finish line now! I apologize for being brief with this weekend's report but I have a family member in the hospital so time is stretched a […]

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Rest-Of-Season Fantasy Baseball Rankings: MLB Mid-Year Updates and Analysis

With the MLB All-Star break approaching and the season's halfway mark upon us, I figure it's time to drop a full-blown fantasy baseball rankings update. Scroll along to see my ranks broken down by position, with a smattering of analysis commentary following each position's table. To be clear, these rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings are geared […]


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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're kicking off the fantasy baseball season's second half with a bang here at RotoBaller. With the All-Star break just around the corner, you know each team in your league is stepping back and assessing their chances. You can step in and take advantage […]

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Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matt Carpenter, Esteury Ruiz, Leody Taveras, Max Meyer

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season and the All-Star break. Last week's list featured players like Josh Rojas, Nolan Jones, Brayan Bello, Brett Martin and Aaron Hicks off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full […]


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Nakobe Dean Takes Up Ballet as Part of Rehab
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Registers Two Assists in Friday's Win
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Records Third Shutout in Four Games
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Cools Off In Game 2
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Giants Restructure Brian Burns' Contract
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Browns Not Planning to Split QB Reps Evenly
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers in Season Debut
Jameson Williams

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Suffers Leg Injury on Friday
Brandon Nimmo

Leaves Early on Friday With Stiff Neck
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Good to Go Friday
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Officially Activated From Concussion Injured List
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Looks Comfortable in OTA Practice
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Raiders Having Open Competition at Left Guard
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Seeing Action Out of the Slot
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Maxx Crosby a Full Participant in Practice
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Using a More Prototypical Backfield Stance
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Posts Historic Shutout Thursday
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Logs Two Assists in Game 2 Win
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Ends 10-Game Goal Drought in Thursday's Win
Denzel Clarke

Athletics Promoting Denzel Clarke to Major Leagues
Jose Altuve

Homers Twice, Drives in Four in Win Over Seattle
Christian Yelich

Homers Twice, Drives in Four on Thursday
Savion Williams

to be a Regular Contributor?
MarShawn Lloyd

Healthy and Without Restrictions
Colston Loveland

Still Sidelined With Shoulder Injury
Caleb Williams

Now Putting his Left Foot Forward
Jalin Hyatt

Favored for WR4 Role
Cam Skattebo

Battling for RB2 Role?
Greg Van Roten

has the Edge at Right Guard
Russell Wilson

Still Expected to be Week 1 Starter
OG Anunoby

Impactful at Both Ends Wednesday
Karl-Anthony Towns

Produces Big Double-Double in Losing Effort
Jalen Brunson

Racks Up 43 Points in Game 1 Loss Against Pacers
Pascal Siakam

Struggles From the Field in Game 1 Against Knicks
Aaron Nesmith

Puts Up 30 Points with Eight Triples Wednesday
Tyrese Haliburton

Leads Pacers to Comeback Victory in Game 1 Against Knicks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Named NBA MVP
Max Greyserman

Needs to Make More Birdies at Charles Schwab
Lucas Glover

Wants to Put PGA Championship Behind Him
Jhonattan Vegas

on a Roll Heading To Texas
Erik Van Rooyen

Erik van Rooyen a Coin Flip at Charles Schwab
Andrew Novak

Poised to Rebound from PGA Championship
Mac Meissner

Could Struggle Again at Charles Schwab
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J.T. Poston is a Fine Play at Charles Schwab Challenge
Michael Kim

Slide Continues Heading Into Colonial
J.J. Spaun

a Boom-or-Bust Candidate at Colonial
Jordan Spieth

to Bounce Back at Charles Schwab Challenge
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Offers High Upside at Colonial
Maverick McNealy

Has One Major Drawback at Charles Schwab Challenge
Keith Mitchell

Looking to Rebound at Colonial
Harry Hall

Bounces Back from Tough Time in Mexico
Scottie Scheffler

Takes Home First PGA Championship Title
Davis Riley

Finishes Tied for Second at PGA Championship
Hideki Matsuyama

Misses Cut at PGA Championship
Jake Knapp

Misses Cut at PGA Championship
Tom Kim

Finishes 71st at PGA Championship
Tom Hoge

Misses Cut at PGA Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Finishes Tied for 41st at PGA Championship
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Anonymous in West Finals Opener
Anthony Edwards

Quiet in Game 1 Against Thunder
Julius Randle

Leads Timberwolves with 28 Points in Game 1 Loss
Chet Holmgren

Helps Out in All Areas Tuesday
Jalen Williams

Fills Stat Sheet in Tuesday's Win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Scores Game-High 31 Points in Game 1 Win
Andrew Wiggins

' Future Uncertain in Miami
Jrue Holiday

Wants to Remain in Boston
Ty Jerome

Cavaliers Want to Keep Ty Jerome
Gilbert Burns

Loses Fourth Fight in a Row
Michael Morales

Gets TKO Win At UFC Vegas 106
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Loses Third Consecutive Fight
Mairon Santos

Remains Undefeated In The UFC
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Suffers Seventh Career Loss At UFC Vegas 106
Nursulton Ruziboev

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Julian Erosa

Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 106
Melquizael Costa

Extends His Win Streak
Kyle Larson

Skipping All-Star Heat Race Should Be Good for DFS Place Differential Points
William Byron

Lack of Winning Speed and Good Starting Position Make Him a Poor DFS Option
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Joe Gibbs Racing Speed Should Carry Chase Briscoe in All-Star Race
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For Harrison Burton, Making the All-Star Likely As Good As It Gets
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