Top 50 Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Redraft: Week 5 Rankings

The Top 50 redraft prospects list is back for another week and we continue to see a lot of movement on the list as teams rely heavily on young players in 2020. Rays' two-way player Brendan McKay has been removed from the list after news broke Tuesday afternoon that stated the prospect will be undergoing […]

The New Big Red Machine

For some, the nickname Big Red Machine conjures up fond memories of former WWE superstar and current Knox County, TN mayor Kane (real name Glenn Jacobs). However, the mere mention of the Big Red Machine in the mid to late 1970s made many big league pitchers shudder in fear at the prospect of facing a Reds […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

As we continue to move along in this 2020 season and a little bit of the craziness winds down, teams are finally starting to click, and roles are being ironed out. For fantasy purposes, that means that the waiver wire is going to be busier than ever, and in deep leagues, there is still a […]

Week 5 MLB Closers & Bullpen Usage Report

Monitoring bullpens in 2020 will be a vital task each and every day. Because of this, we'll be publishing a weekly article at RotoBaller that tracks which bullpens are being taxed and which pitchers within that bullpen are being heavily used. The idea of this column is to help you gain an inside track into which […]

WPC+ Videocast: Buy, Sell, or Hold Sluggers Based on K%?

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut evaluate Statcast data for Week 5 of the 2020 MLB season by looking at hitters whose strikeout rates have spiked in the early going. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]

Fantasy Football: Drafting From The No. 4 Spot

The "King", Scott Engel tells you how to prepare for drafting from the fourth slot in your upcoming Fantasy Football drafts. Who should you target in the first round and beyond? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (8/20/20): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

Another day of WNBA action is here! Last night, the Dream and Mystics played a wild offensive game that saw Courtney Williams almost put up a triple-double in a loss, while the Lynx beat the Wings despite another game missed by Minnesota's star center, Sylvia Fowles. In this article, I'll be providing you with some […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/20/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target; however, Coors Field […]

Teddy Bridgewater (QB, CAR) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~156 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~178 ANALYSIS: Teddy Bridgewater didn't generate much noise in 2019 as he wasn't the starter of his team (New Orleans) only getting his starts when Drew Brees got injured. Bridgewater appeared in nine games last season and started five of them. Although he wasn't the flashier of players […]

Jimmy Graham (TE, CHI) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~170 Overall CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted) ANALYSIS: Graham's two-year tenure in Green Bay was far from great. He kept up his playing time by not missing any game but his statistics dropped all across the board. While Graham was able to rack up 636 receiving yards in 2018 he could only muster […]

Hunter Renfrow - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

Realistically, the wide receiver position is the deepest of any in fantasy football on a yearly basis. This year, it's even more ridiculous than usual with at least 20 guys that could be WR1s at the end of the year. We're not looking at one of those today though. We're looking at one of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/20/20): NBA DFS Lineups

There are four NBA games today, a pair of 4-5 seeds continue their series and both conference's #1 seeds will be looking to rebound from their disastrous losses in Game 1. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/20/20. You can also check out […]

Wide Receiver Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis - August

As you prepare for each draft, multiple factors are incorporated into your analysis of every selection. For those of you who participate in the highly popular Best-Ball leagues, this process includes building a team that can withstand the challenges that can emerge during the season, without having the opportunity for any form of in-season roster […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/20/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

With the Coors Field bonanza taking place earlier in the day -- thus avoiding the main slate -- Thursday has the vibe of being wide open. Day games pack the slate early on, allowing for a fairly balanced collaboration of talent to choose from. The ace triumvirate of Shane Bieber, Sonny Gray, and Clayton Kershaw […]

LCS & LEC Playoffs DFS Picks for 8/20/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends

Hello, eSports enthusiasts, and welcome back to our continued eSports DFS coverage of League of Legends for DraftKings and FanDuel! I'm Billy (aka "the kid") Hoffer and I'm back with more LCS/LEC analysis! Tonight, we have a three-match slate - two matches in the LCS and one in the LEC. These matches are BEST OF […]

IDP Draft Sleepers: Linebacker

  There are at least 25 linebackers (LB) in fantasy right now that are not only well-known names in the IDP community but are also consistent fantasy contributors in even the most shallow of IDP leagues. Given that kind of depth, many IDP managers in shallow leagues will have little to no use for LB […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (8/20/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a two-game main slate which starts at 8:00 pm ET for DraftKings and FanDuel with the New York Islanders trying to eliminate the Washington Capitals. The nightcap features the Dallas Stars trying to finish off the Calgary Flames. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under […]

MLB DFS Advice and Analysis for FanDuel and DraftKings: Quick Hits for 8/20/20

Welcome back to another edition, another season of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have an 8 game slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and […]

Quarterback Rankings, Tiers, and Analysis

With the influx of talented young prospects, the quarterback position in fantasy football seems to be the deepest it has ever been. Although the overwhelming mindset has been that you can wait on the position in drafts, it has become more prevalent as we enter the 2020 season. No longer is it a dire need […]

Miguel Castro (RP, BAL) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues/Saves+Holds Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miguel Castro made his MLB debut back in 2015 for the Toronto Blue Jays, and in the five years since, Castro has had an up and down career as a bullpen prospect for the Jays, Rockies, and now the Baltimore Orioles (unfortunately bouncing […]

NBA DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/20

NBA DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/20 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard  Game of the Day Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets  Despite an incredibly slow pace of just 98 on Tuesday, well below average for both teams, there was still 231 points scored between the teams in game […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with a nice 8 game slate on tap. There is a nice mix of pitching and bats to attack tonight. It has been hot on the west coast, so do not forget to focus on some of those big offenses. There is no Coors in play tonight which is always […]

Closer Situations, Most Added List and Cut Bait or Wait? - Bases Loaded Podcast

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) and Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) get into all the rocky closer situations and discuss the recent happening and trends in the bullpens and much more! Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Thursday, August 20th - Monkey Knife Fight

Baseball season is underway and although there have been some bumps along the way, the show continues to move forward into the 2020 season. Of course, along with MLB 2020 season, comes MLB Monkey Knife Fight Prop Picks. Be sure to check back here regularly to see which picks I am targeting on any given […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/20/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Immediately looking at the full roster for today, it's going to be a rough slate. Not in terms of determining the outcome, but more in trying to predict the value plays that are going to hit. Ben McLemore, Danny Green, Gary Clark, Gary Trent, and Justin Holiday all offer a ton of value, but their […]

NHL DFS Power Play for FanDuel, DraftKings: DFS Value Plays, Goalies Matrix, Stacks (8/20)

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey is one of my favorite sports to watch and play from a DFS perspective and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 20th, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for August 20th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for August 20th, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for August 20th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): Northern Trust

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Jim Herman captured his second PGA Tour victory over the past 13 months, which ironically was also just his second top-25 result over his previous 55 PGA Tour events. That sort of volatility is a decent indicator to keep in mind when trying to pick golfers with a boom-or-bust nature, although a […]