Austin Ekeler - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR45 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Ekeler was having a successful first season with the Commanders before a concussion limited him to just 12 games. Ekeler logged a 52% snap share while handling 77 carries for 367 yards and four touchdowns and 41 targets, 35 receptions, and 366 receiving yards. The veteran running back […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3

After last week's solid Nashville event, the UFC is headed to the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, to send off one of the best, if not the best, fighters to never hold an undisputed title with a BMF title fight and a trilogy fight. Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is fighting for […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC 318

Here are my #MMADFS lineups for #UFC318--to avoid emotional bias, I have one lineup with Max and one with Dustin. 👊💯👊💯👊💯👊💯👊💯👊💯👊💯👊#MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/A0fnOK477q — RotoBrady (@rotobrady) July 17, 2025 I don't even really know how I feel about the rest of the card, but I am going to be feeling something when Dustin and Max walk […]

Dylan Sampson - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Sleepers and Values

DRAFT PICK: 4th Round (#126 Overall Pick) TEAM: Cleveland Browns ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns, notably, double-dipped at the quarterback position in the NFL Draft. Less notably, they also took two swings in the backfield. Now, their first RB draft pick is in legal trouble after being arrested and accused of domestic violence. Ohio […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 18 - July 20)

It's time to shake off the All-Star break and gear up for the second half with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 16 - Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on a plethora of metrics. Make sure you […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Zach Thompson's "My Guys"

The All-Star break is a great chance to catch your breath and evaluate your fantasy baseball team for the rest of the season. We're past the halfway point in the fantasy season, and it's time to get your team ready for the push to the finish line. We've already seen some huge breakout performances in […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jac Caglianone, Brice Matthews, Brady House, Cam Schlittler, Evan Carter, Luis Gil

The MLB All-Star game, as well as the 2025 MLB Draft, are in the books, and the second half of the regular season begins on Friday. It's an exciting time for baseball with the trade deadline looming and more prospects getting the call to the show. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 17 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Tyler Mahle, Anthony Santander, and Lars Nootbaar, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 11

So, what did you do for the last four days? Did you watch the HR Derby and the All-Star Game? Did you make any fantasy baseball trade offers or tinker with your rosters by making some waiver claims? I am not going to lie, I took some time away from analyzing every stat I could […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 17)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 17 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

With the MLB All-Star break this week, there wasn't much in terms of prospect call-ups. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash for Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season.Be sure to check all of […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 17 (2025)

With a very polarizing All-Star Game and a predictable but still kind of strange Home Run Derby behind us, the next official baseball holiday will be the trade deadline on July 31. As always, the deadline is sure to turn some bullpens on their heads, but at least for now, we can pretend we have […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July 2025)

We've reached the All-Star break and all the excitement that comes with it. In addition to the All-Star Game, Futures game, and Home Run Derby, we also have the Major League Baseball 2025 draft kicking off today (July 13), which will bring a whole new batch of prospects added to my August prospect rankings. But […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16 (2025)

We've reached the ceremonial mid-point of the Major League Baseball season at the All-Star break, but the fantasy season is already more than half over. The quick break is a good time to reset and evaluate your fantasy team's needs as you look to succeed down the stretch run and into the fantasy baseball playoffs, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Ceddanne Rafaela, Cody Bellinger, Addison Barger, Trevor Story, Eury Perez

With another two weeks of ball in the books since our last update, it's time for a refresh to our top 300 rest-of-season rankings after injuries hit Austin Riley (abdominal), Max Muncy (knee), Clarke Schmidt (elbow), Jameson Taillon (calf), Rhys Hoskins (thumb), Shelby Miller (forearm), and more. However, we got more firepower back than we […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 16

We've finally reached the All-Star break. The next few days are a good time to take a long, hard look at your fantasy teams to see where you stand and formulate a plan for the second half of the season. One part of that plan could involve stashing one of the prospects below if you're […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 16)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. As we head out of the All-Star break, it's time to take a long look and engage in some honest reflection on our teams. Ostensibly, we are on a break from baseball this week, […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 16 (2025)

We hope you're catching your breath during the All-Star break, because it's about to be a downhill race to the finish line throughout the second half of our marathon. This week's piece will take the opportunity to check in on recently activated arms, as well as those facing potential workload concerns on the horizon. Let […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 16) - Players Who Are Underowned

Looking to gain an edge in your fantasy baseball league without burning through trade capital? Sometimes, the most valuable moves come from under-the-radar waiver wire additions. We've identified five hitters who are quietly producing and deserve a closer look. Kyle Stowers is flashing legit power upside, Jurickson Profar continues to be a versatile contributor, Otto […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 16)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly unlikely aces piece looking at several underrated pitchers in fantasy baseball. Each week, we go through four players who should be on fantasy managers' radars. We will then determine if these unlikely aces are worth a roster spot on your fantasy team.  In this article, we will look at whether […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Kevin Larson's "My Guys"

Congratulations on making it through the All-Star break! If you're still looking for fantasy analysis, that means your team's likely in a pretty good spot and aiming to make a run in the playoffs. They'll be coming up quicker than you realize, so trying to get a step ahead of your opponents is key. Hopefully, […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball First Base Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

After going over the always-changing catcher landscape to start this mid-season dynasty and prospect rankings series, we shift over to the first base position, which has also seen a bit of a shake-up this season. The older veterans have either been hurt or simply not as stellar as in years past. We've also had several […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Cheat Sheet – Tiered Rankings, Sleepers & Strategy (2025)

Getting the best stacks in best ball is one of the easiest ways to make your team as competitive as possible. Every year, specific quarterback and receiver combinations produce multiple massive boom games that propel best ball teams to glory. Additionally, examining each team's schedule and identifying the teams they face can also give you […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/18/25)

It's been 84 years (insert Titanic GIF), but baseball is finally back tonight! I find the All-Star break to be distinctly boring, so I hope everyone found ways to pass the time. We have a solid PGA DFS team at RotoBaller, and our staff is also churning out offseason NFL articles like clockwork. Our RotoBaller […]

NFL Wide Receiver Power Rankings: Projecting Every Team's WR1 Ahead of Training Camp

Wide receiver has slowly become one of the most important positions in the NFL. If a team does not have a true No. 1 option, it is difficult to win. Now that we are approaching training camp, we w...

Best Fantasy Football Targets for Every Round: Potential League-Winners in Rounds 9-16

Nailing your later-round draft picks is crucial to winning your leagues in fantasy football if your earlier-round picks don't hit. This is also true if they get injured. The truth is that picks after the first eighth round matter quite a bit. You need players to fill in for bye weeks, for injuries, and if […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 7/18/2025)

Baseball is back today with all 30 MLB teams in action tonight! It's been four days since we could wager on games (unless you made some HR derby bets - I did cash Cal Raleigh as the winner), and you are probably jonesing for some action as much as I am. We return to the […]

The RB Dead Zone In Fantasy Football: What Is It And Do You Need To Avoid It?

The running back dead zone examines players going in the early to middle rounds at the position. We'll use Rounds 4 through 8 as arbitrary markers for running backs going in Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) leagues. However, these running backs have been pushed up the draft board, and they might be riskier than anticipated. The […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/18/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Friday has finally arrived, which means we have a hefty slate of games to review in order to find some of the best opportunities for home run props out there. I always enjoy writing this article on Fridays, because we typically have a ton of options to choose from, and that is […]