It's time for the Week 18 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 […]

Every year, some veterans excel and shock fantasy football managers. Some veterans are expected to thrive, but disappoint those same managers. Let us look at some of these candidates for the 2026 fantasy football season as we head into our drafts. We will look at four players who should be considered targets, and four more […]

The resurgence of running backs in fantasy football was clear in 2025 and will have a major impact on fantasy football managers in 2026. However, NFL teams have also gotten better (and smarter) at splitting their backfields to keep players fresh and maximize efficiency. Identifying and attacking those edges is a way for fantasy managers […]

Welcome back to the Week 18 edition of our Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters. This is the column where we take a closer look at hitters who are bouncing back or breaking out. It's a good way to help stay ahead of the competition by continuing to bolster your fantasy baseball teams. This week's edition […]

We're in the sprint to the finish line now, and gathering bullpen arms all season is part of your job as a fantasy manager. At this point, you should know where you stand in most leagues and what you might need to add this week before the sprint to the finish line of the season. […]

The last thing a fantasy football general manager wants is a running back who racks up yards between the 20-yard lines but hands the scoring opportunities inside the red zone off to a tailback teammate who eventually scores all the touchdowns. Rushing yards are a huge help, especially in leagues that give you bonuses when […]

All other PGA Premium Tools are available on the premium dashboard. A new star was born on the PGA Tour last week, as Jackson Koivun held off a crowded leaderboard full of successful players, including Scottie Scheffler, to win his first career PGA Tour title. The 21-year-old showed off incredible ball striking capabilities and a... […]

This marks the final Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, as Rocket Companies has opted not to renew its sponsorship past 2026. The farewell comes on the heels of a $16.1 million renovation that transformed the Donald Ross design from a birdie-friendly par 72 into a tighter, more punishing par 70. This week's picks will […]

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 Rocket Classic! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to get inside the... […]

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 Rocket Classic Betting Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to get... […]

Fantasy football is near, and at RotoBaller, we have you covered with constant rankings articles, analysis, rankings, and news. Training camp has begun, so minor and major injuries will begin to pop up. However, if you're drafting early or just want to get a head start on your preparation, you have come to the right […]

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2026 Rocket Classic! Let's have a great week! The "Core Four" represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for... […]

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA TOUR heads to Detroit, Michigan, this week for the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club. The tournament features a 147-player field as players continue their push toward the FedExCup Playoffs, with valuable FedExCup points becoming increasingly important as the regular season... […]

It's almost time for college football, and whether you're new to CFB fantasy football or are a season veteran, we're here to help you crush your upcoming drafts with our updated top 250 college fantasy football rankings for 2026! Unlike the NFL, depth charts across the country are in flux due to incoming and outgoing transfers. A lot […]

ESPN Knockout Leagues are a new and fantastic way to enjoy a thrilling fantasy football experience for the 2026 NFL season. After the success of Guillotine Leagues, which was the first website to host this format of fantasy football, other big sites soon followed, and now the format is becoming more mainstream. Knockout leagues function […]

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College football is almost here! We've waited through eight long months of baseball (even though it was my first love), flopping, more flopping, the NCAA Tournament, the WNBA season, two months of NBA playoffs, and epic flopping in the World Cup. It's refreshing to get back to the best sport of all.  I do make […]

Hello, RotoBallers! Hump day is here, so it is time for another mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for fantasy baseball. As always, this column has a handful of players who can help give your team a boost this weekend and in the weeks to come. As we slip into the month of August, […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Sneaky Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Column for Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at three pitchers who are firing on all cylinders and determine whether these pitchers can sustain their recent success. This week's edition will dive into […]

I'll admit that I'm slower to get into my fantasy football headspace than some folks. I cover basketball and baseball, too, and therefore I'm less glued to every offseason NFL transaction, combine video, or blurb about coaching tendencies and playing time speculation. But every year Netflix releases the newest season of "Quarterback" just in time […]

Targeting emerging relief pitchers before their fantasy value skyrockets is a great way to gain an edge in your fantasy league. In this piece, we will spotlight seven relief pitchers on the rise and determine if managers should pick them up from the waiver wire. Let's dive in!   Erik Miller, San Francisco Giants San […]

While we've been in a bit of a lull when it comes to prospect promotions, the upcoming MLB trade deadline could really shake things up. There's a lot of smoke around a bunch of notable veterans possibly getting dealt, which could open up some spots for current prospects to step into their team's Major league […]

Welcome back to our weekly starting pitcher rankings for Week 18, where we rank the top starting pitchers for fantasy baseball. This FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series is updated weekly with the "Top 101 Starting Pitchers." Nick Mariano's Weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks look to assist you in reaching the top spot as well. For this week, […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of Buy-Low Candidates for Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at struggling star players who are top buy-low candidates. Last week's list included names like Corey Seager, Jose Ramirez, and Kevin Gausman. This week's edition will look at four buy-low candidates. […]

In the opening months of the season, fantasy managers have seen firsthand the importance of stashing and picking up high-end prospects ahead of their MLB breakout. Below, we will look at nine prospects who have put themselves high on the stash radar in Week 18 of the fantasy season. So, should fantasy managers stash these […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another prospect update. The All-Star break is behind us, and the calendar is set to turn to August, which means it's time to revisit our top-20 prospect rankings. As a reminder, the prospects we will spotlight in this ranking have yet to reach the majors. Names such as Colt Emerson and Braden […]

Often, fantasy football managers put too much emphasis on hitting in the first couple of rounds of their drafts. While it is important to avoid early round busts, it’s nearly impossible to be crowned a champion without a little late-round help. With June now behind us, all 32 teams will begin their training camps in […]

There is always some value to find at the running back position in the middle rounds. Whether you are looking for a high-upside running back or a serviceable RB2 after the first few rounds, there are always running backs who emerge as sleepers. Last year, Javonte Williams, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins, and Travis Etienne Jr. […]

It's a big week in Major League Baseball this week. Many franchises are going to be doing exactly what you're doing as a fantasy manager: Wondering if the investment they're going to make in a breakout hitter is worth it. It's getting serious up in these streets as the playoff races in all leagues are […]