Every year, fantasy managers face the same dilemma during draft season. Do I splurge on flashy, big-name stars, or do I wait for a potential high-performing value pick that could deliver similar production at a fraction of the cost? There are a handful of players who share a similar range of fantasy outcomes and playstyle, […]

Sure, I like playing fantasy football, but my real favorite pastime is saying that I was right all along. Fantasy preseason is rife with chances to do exactly that, provided you’re willing to take a few calculated risks. During preseason last year, I was particularly high on later-round gems like Harold Fannin Jr. (PPR TE6), […]

Late-round running backs aren’t fillers. They’re calculated shots at players who have a realistic path to becoming 200-, 250-, or even 300-touch contributors, with the best late-round targets often checking more than one box. When evaluating backup running backs, I’m looking for four specific categories that create that path: the 1B/standalone value back, the ambiguous […]

This article highlights five of the top rookie targets for the 2026 fantasy football season. These players stand out because of their talent, opportunity, and late-season upside, but they are not the only rookies worth drafting. Rookies can change fantasy seasons. In dynasty leagues, they are the most important selections of every rookie draft. In... […]

The process for identifying rebound candidates involves examining players who underperformed or were inefficient. It could be for various reasons, like an injury, the offensive environment, or small samples. These potential rebound candidates fit those molds. When other players rise, some may fall, including ones on their own teams. It can be tricky to figure […]

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits column for the week ahead - Monday August 17 through Sunday August 23. As you've come to expect, this article will cover who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our tools. This supplies you with a useful start/sit […]

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (August 17 - August 23). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Ian Happ, Christian Yelich, Bo Bichette, and more -- and how their matchups project […]

The fantasy football draft season is in full force, and there are only a few weeks left until Week 1 kicks off with the Patriots vs. the Seahawks. At RotoBaller HQ, we provide rankings for all different formats to help you get prepared for your upcoming drafts, no matter the format. Today, we focus on […]

Hey RotoBallers! The kicker position is often the most frustrating position in fantasy. While it may seem ideal to invest in a kicker who plays on a top offense, investing a rather "high" pick in this position may end up preventing you from finding some much-needed depth at your FLEX positions. In this piece, we […]

There are so many factors that go into what makes a player a good or bad selection at ADP. One underrated factor in racking up fantasy points is game script. If a team often falls behind and has to resort to airing the ball out, game script is in their favor. Just look at the […]

Hey, RotoBallers! For the first time, RotoBaller will bring you dedicated in-season fantasy hockey coverage for the upcoming 2026-27 season in addition to our in-season DFS content. Yahoo just opened up its season-long NHL leagues, which means it’s time to hit the ice and get drafting. Drafts tend to be won or lost in the […]

Last season, five receivers topped 160 targets, including Ja'Marr Chase (185), Amon-Ra St. Brown (172), Trey McBride (169), Puka Nacua (166), and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (163), forming one of the most exclusive clubs. Assuming Malik Nabers was healthy in his 2024 season, which featured 170 targets, it would've gained him access to this club. So, which […]

Training camp is underway for all 32 teams, and this weekend we will finally see everybody in action for their first preseason games. The 2026 NFL season is upon us. There is a lot of information to consume for fantasy managers coming out of a long winter. A lot of energy is spent on the […]

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. Another week of MLB action is in the books, which means it's time to look towards the waiver wire and find some options to improve our rosters. This week, we will look at some surging hitters, […]

So much time and energy is spent breaking down the early rounds of fantasy football drafts and dissecting which players are good targets and fades. In a lot of ways, that is fair, since nailing your early round picks can unlock your fantasy team's ceiling. That is especially true at the running back position in […]

The term "league winner" gets thrown around a lot. Not every player deserves that title, but we'll do what we can to identify players who could be big-time difference makers in fantasy football this season. A league winner typically ascends due to talent, opportunity, and health. They also (generally speaking) outperform their average draft position […]

The trade deadline came and went, and now we sprint through August. This column brings you my updated fantasy baseball closer rankings for Week 22 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. This week we're back to Nick Mariano for the rankings, while I (Mike Carter) will continue to […]

Some NFL teams have the same WR1 year-over-year. Puka Nacua, Ja'Marr Chase, and Amon-Ra St. Brown come to mind. These guys aren't going anywhere, and they're set to produce for fantasy teams once again in 2026. Other teams turn over more often, either via trades, free agency, or the NFL Draft. New players assume new […]

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! I've had basically a whole week off from writing, so I've been able to enjoy a bunch of baseball all week, along with a little preseason football! We are getting closer to playoff baseball, which means every game means so much more. Let's get looking into this Sunday slate of games! We... […]

Rookie running backs can be a great source of fantasy football value if you can get the right options in the right spots to produce. Due to the wear and tear on running backs, the position always has quite a bit of turnover both from season to season and even within the season. With constant […]

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason is upon us and wrapping up at the time of this slate. Last week I gave you a look at the first slate of the week, and this week you’re getting the last one. I followed the money, and DraftKings has made this their main slate for the […]

Once fantasy managers have drafted their starting running backs and wide receivers, the focus of the draft turns to selecting players for your FLEX spots. At RotoBaller HQ, we have ranked the top 200 FLEX (RB/WR/TE) plays for upcoming drafts with our latest PPR fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2026. Getting the most upside out […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters for Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. We're in the thick of the stretch run now, so it's time to upgrade our teams with some useful pickups. We're either focusing on players with seven-game weeks or exploitable matchups. As usual, we will look at […]

Welcome to Saturday, RotoBallers! I'm ready to get at this board and bring you some fun angles. Today's going to get a bit wild with a board that's not so straightforward, but that just means we get to have some fun. I'll be focusing on three lefties, including one from my hometown Rockies. I've got... […]

Prospect call-ups have been the story of the baseball world over the past two weeks, as many top names like Kade Anderson and Joshua Baez have finally earned the call to the majors. Below, we will spotlight nine prospects who could be in the mix for a late-season MLB debut and determine if managers should […]

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 22 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The goal of this article is to highlight players who could be getting hot, review current active hitting streaks, and look at recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. This week, we'll […]

Over the past month, fantasy managers have seen many teams turn to new options in the ninth innings. Players such as Jacob Webb, Brandyn Garcia, and Kodai Senga have emerged as potential late-season save sources. In this piece, we will spotlight five closers who have begun to see their fantasy value soar and determine if […]

It's time for the Week 21 edition of our Unlikely Aces column for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. In this piece, we discuss surprising pitchers who are going above and beyond expectations, providing your team with unlikely ace production that not many were expecting. Some performances are more sustainable than others, so we'll dive into […]

Running backs in standard scoring are far more valuable than wide receivers in this format because it doesn't award points for receptions. Traditional early-down running backs who find the end zone have a clear edge over pass-catching backs. Derrick Henry has more value than De'Von Achane or Chase Brown in this format. At RotoBaller HQ, […]