Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! As a group of wise philosophers once said, "Wake up, wake up, wake up, it's the first of the month!" That should bring good vibes to a very intriguing board. Not only that, but plenty of teams will be on edge with the trade deadline right around the corner. August is a... […]

Welcome to another Saturday edition of K Props, where we have our usual full slate of games to choose from. We are officially entering the dog days of summer with today being August 1, but that does not mean there is any shortage of talent on the mound, with studs like Cristopher Sanchez and Jacob... […]

It's an exciting time for baseball as August officially arrives on Saturday, with the MLB trade deadline on Monday. The trade rumors for Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal continue to heat up, and we could see the ace traded by the deadline. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week […]

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash article for Week 19 of the 2026 MLB season. With the trade deadline less than a week away, now is the perfect time to target high-upside pitching prospects. This week, we are focusing on minor league pitchers who could receive a call-up shortly after the […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 19 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for August 3 - August 9. For those new to this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]

Last week, I wrote about some of my favorite lightly rostered players to invest in for the second half. Included in that group was Chicago rookie Braden Montgomery, whose recent surge in production happened to coincide with his crossing of the 100-at-bat threshold that has often been a benchmark for when rookie hitters start to […]

Every season, some players go so late in fantasy football drafts and eventually emerge as league winners. Players like Drake Maye, Javonte Williams, Alec Pierce, and Harold Fannin Jr. were some of the late-round steals in fantasy drafts last summer. This year, more late-round steals will emerge. In this article, we'll dive into the eight […]

We're officially past the two-thirds mark of the MLB season. Four months in the rearview mirror and two months still to go. This is the time of year when certain managers will take their foot off the gas pedal. Don't be one of those managers. Keep your foot on the gas and make the necessary […]

We're inching closer to the start of the 2026 NFL regular season, meaning tons of first-year players are getting ready to debut. As training camps move forward, it's time for an updated look at our rookie fantasy football running back rankings for 2026. The updated 2026 rookie RB rankings are constructed by Matt Donnelly, Phil Clark, […]

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy football drafts are typically defined by the […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another staff roundtable ahead of Week 19 of the fantasy season. As always, we will spotlight our top waiver wire targets from members of our fantasy baseball staff, including Eric Cross, Andy Smith, and Marty Tallman. This week, prospects take center stage as we saw two high-end names earn the call. Additionally, […]

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 19 of the fantasy baseball season. Prospect promotions will be the highlight in this edition as two high-end names earned the call to the big leagues. This week, we will spotlight seven players who are available in more than 75% of all […]

The closer carousel was quite busy this past week as the Arizona Diamondbacks demoted veteran Paul Sewald from the role, and several shakeups occurred in Kansas City and Pittsburgh as the "primary" options have begun to struggle. Below, we will look at six high-leverage relief pitchers who have begun to see their fantasy value increase […]

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Best ball championships may feel as though they're built on your […]

During the first half of the season, managers have seen many prospects such as Payton Tolle, Carson Benge, and Cole Carrigg emerge as reliable fantasy assets and viable options in all standard leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight 11 prospects on the rise who could make a massive impact in fantasy down the stretch. […]

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits column for the week ahead - Monday July 27 through Sunday August 2. 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 (July 27 - August 2). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like A.J. Ewing, Josh Bell, Kazuma Okamoto, and more -- and how their matchups project […]

July's coming to a close, which means the whole RotoBaller family is in full swing for fantasy football. Let's go! Some may say it's the most wonderful time of the year -- except, of course, when the influx of normies starts to destroy our favorite ADP values. The term sleeper has become a bit taboo […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching. On Monday, August 3 at 6:00 PM EST, the trade market will close as we enter the final stretch of the 2026 campaign. With the deadline just around the corner, let's take a look at the latest news, rumors, and transactions that are relevant to fantasy baseball. Even […]

We often think of late-round picks who smash ADP as league winners in fantasy football. While those late-round hammers are great, it's also important to nail your early round picks. Those can be league winners as well. Just think about Puka Nacua last year. That's what we're focusing on in my league winners column: early […]

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Mock drafting is the fantasy football equivalent of singing in the shower. It is a completely safe, low-stakes environment where you can belt out your wildest strategic tunes without a single soul judging your questionable life choices. Want to see what happens if you ignore running backs until the sixth round? Go for it. Curious […]

Before the NFL season begins, you're going to read a lot of fantasy football analysis that focuses on which running backs will be the best targets on draft day. Most of these articles will focus on factors such as a back's projected role in their offense, projected touch volume, passing-game work, and goal-line carries. And […]

With just over a month to go until the 2026 regular season begins, there is limited time for rookie drafts to take place, and those of you who have waited this late into the offseason to draft have more information to work with. We're here to help you make the right pick every time with […]

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The All-Star break is over, the trade deadline approaches, and the sprint to the finish line commences this weekend. This column brings you my updated fantasy baseball closer rankings for Week 19 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. Andy Smith is filling in for Nick Mariano for the […]

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Every NFL team has now reported to training camp, and the pads are coming on. As such, we're almost in the thick of fantasy football draft season. Who should you draft? Who should you avoid? Those are the biggest questions most drafters have heading into their fantasy […]

The trade deadline is only a few days away, which means we should see several top prospects make their major league debuts soon. The Detroit Tigers have already kicked things off by calling up their No. 1 prospect, outfielder Max Clark. If another wave of promotions doesn't come before the deadline, expect it in mid-August, […]