Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Deadline Deals, Bullpen Shakeups, and Blake Snell

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome back to another look at the week that was. Every Monday, I review the bigger stories from the previous week and assess their impact on fantasy baseball. Hopefully, this column helps you keep an eye on the league at large as the season winds down. With Major League Baseball’s trade […]

What Does FAAB Mean in Fantasy Football? Should I Play With FAAB Waiver Wire Settings?

In the ever-evolving world of fantasy football, there are few constants. Players rise and fall, stars get injured, and standings change. One thing that should remain constant, however, is the method by which we acquire those free agents each week.  Enter the FAAB system—an acronym for Free Agent Acquisition Budget. If you haven't adopted FAAB […]

Is Brock Bowers or Jakobi Meyers the No. 2 Pass-Catcher for the Raiders in Fantasy Football?

The Las Vegas Raiders' pass-catching group will look a bit more dynamic heading into the 2024 NFL season. While Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers led the way for the Raiders and combined for over 50% of the available targets last season, the team drafted tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Must Own in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues, Stash in Deeper 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Dylan Crews, the Washington Nationals' top outfield prospect (since James Wood hit the majors), has been raising eyebrows in the minor leagues. The 22-year-old, who was the second overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, is currently playing for […]

When Is DeAndre Hopkins Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will enter his second year with the team. After spending his first seven seasons with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, Hopkins joined the Titans before the 2023 campaign.  Hopkins put up solid numbers in his first season in Tennessee, totaling 75 catches for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. Most […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, Yandy Diaz, Byron Buxton, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and more

The 2024 fantasy baseball playoffs will be here before we know it, so the season is entering "must-win" territory over the next few weeks. There is no shortage of high-impact fantasy baseball studs dealing with bumps and bruises, so let's take a look at the top injured players, including Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, […]

Should I Stash Junior Caminero In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20)

Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season at Triple-A. The 21-year-old has battled a handful of injuries this summer and is finally back to full health and mashing at Triple-A. However, knowing when to stash an elite prospect can put you […]

College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings - Top 25 Toughest Schedules (2024)

The calendar has turned to August, meaning the 2024 college football season begins this month! This is sure to be one of the most exciting college football seasons in years due to conference realignment and the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. With 12 teams making it to the end-of-year showdown, more regular-season games could act […]

When is Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season? Complete Slate of Week 1 Games

With training camp in full swing, it won’t be long before the 2024 NFL season commences. As another year beckons, the other 31 teams will have an opportunity to dethrone the two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Speaking of the Chiefs, they will host the Baltimore Ravens in the kickoff game for 2024. It’s […]

Five Risky Fantasy Football Tight End Buys Worth Gambling On In 2024

Do you like to gamble? If so, 2024 might be the year to step away from the poker table, play some fantasy football, and take a flyer on a risky tight end or two. Maybe this article is not for you, though. Maybe you do not want to gamble on your fantasy tight end. Maybe […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs Set To Outperform Their ADP In 2024

As the 2024 fantasy football draft season heats up, it’s time to look at those running backs who are poised to sprint past their current ADPs and give fantasy managers that championship edge. Often, these under-the-radar rushers can be the difference between a middle-of-the-pack finish and clinching the playoffs. Diving into the depth of late-round […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (August 5 - August 11)

Welcome to the latest edition of my Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series as we look ahead to the week of August 5 - August 11. In this article, I like to take a look around the league and pick out some players to discuss who might be under-owned in redraft leagues, potential DFS […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/05/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is an eight-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. This slate is devoid of a Coors game, nor will we find the Yankees, Braves, or Orioles on the slate to force our hands into eating chalk. The Dodgers and Phillies are on this slate, but they are playing each […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Already in Major Leagues ANALYSIS: It took a mix of luck (some bad) and timing (after the trade of Connor Norby to the Marlins, along with injuries to both Jordan Westburg and Jorge Mateo) but Coby Mayo, another of the Baltimore Orioles' promising prospects, has recently been […]

Three 2023 NFL Playoff Teams That Will Regress in 2024

One of the greatest things about the NFL is the amount of parity we see in the league from year to year. We routinely see worst-to-first stories take place. Just last season, the Houston Texans emerged from relative obscurity to win the AFC South and advance to the Divisional Round of the postseason. Stories like […]

Should I Stash Jackson Holliday In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20)

To all the stat junkies out there, it’s time to sit up and take notice. The Orioles have finally called up Jackson Holliday, the number-one prospect in all of baseball, and he’s ready to make some serious waves in the fantasy world. Let’s cut to the chase, Holliday’s minor league numbers are downright ridiculous. In […]

Early Round 2024 Fantasy Football Picks With Bust Potential

05The early rounds of a fantasy football draft are a chance to draft your heavy hitters; the players who can bring your fantasy team directly to glory. While working the waiver wire throughout the season is what ultimately ends up being most responsible for success, you still need a player or two who can deliver […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Coby Mayo, Jasson Dominguez, Max Meyer

It's finally August! What a fun time it is to be a fantasy baseball player. As we enter Week 20 of the MLB season, numerous rookies have already been called up, and several notable players remain in the minors who could significantly impact their teams this summer and fall. These players possess immense potential and […]

The Top Ten Chicago Bulls of All-Time

Making a list of the top ten players of all time of a franchise such as the Chicago Bulls is easy and difficult. It's easy because you already have an idea regarding who should make the list. It's difficult because the Bulls also have other great players outside their championship-winning years. Since 1966, the Bulls […]

When Will Mike Trout Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Mike Trout, the once-undisputed king of fantasy baseball, has seen his crown slip in recent years due to a relentless string of injuries. The three-time MVP and perennial All-Star has been a staple in the first few rounds of fantasy drafts for over a decade, but his recent health struggles have cast doubt on his […]

Five Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers For 2024 Superflex Leagues

Superflex fantasy football leagues lean heavily on the quarterback position. While it’s important to use a quarterback at your Superflex spot, it’s still important to hit on valuable wide receivers. There is no shortage of top-tier wide receivers. From CeeDee Lamb to Tyreek Hill to Justin Jefferson, there are several stellar options to build your […]

Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates in 2024 - AFC West

The AFC West may be one of the most intriguing divisions in football. For the second year in a row, this division has welcomed back a head-coaching icon. Last year, Sean Payton came out of retirement to coach the Broncos, and now Jim Harbaugh returns to the league after winning a national championship with Michigan […]

When Is Coby Mayo Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

It was only a matter of time until Baltimore Orioles' No. 3 prospect, Coby Mayo, made his major league debut. He has torn it up at the minor league level since getting drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft. In 2022, Mayo hit .290 with 29 home runs, 45 doubles, and 99 […]

Fantasy Football Handcuff Running Back Rankings - Top 10 Backup Running Backs To Stash

Everyone loves to rank things, right? Yes! Then let's rank things. Specifically, let's rank the backup running backs around the NFL. One note on the methodology here: things change fast in the NFL. As of right now, these players all look to be second on their team's depth chart, but training camp and the preseason […]

The Best Fantasy Football Loser Punishments for Last Place

Fantasy football should be fun. The thrill of outsmarting your buddies, competing every week, making that perfect waiver-wire pick, and boasting about your superior football intellect (I encourage an active online messaging group for this) keeps us all coming back. The winners get bragging rights, a name on a trophy, and many more perks. The […]

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks To Target, Avoid - 2024 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Busts

Everyone wants to know when the best time to take a quarterback is in fantasy football drafts. The answer to that question really depends on how the first couple of rounds go. If you really want a top quarterback like Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts, fantasy managers are going to have to spend a second- […]

2024 Wyndham Championship Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch at Sedgefield Country Club

We have made it to the closing stretch of the PGA Tour season and we have several players vying for all-important FedEx Cup points this week that will be teeing it up at the Wyndham Championship. The host course is once again Sedgefield Country Club and the stage is set for drama on this short, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 20 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 5 - August 11, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers for Superflex Drafts - Tight End Targets

Finding a gem at tight end is always a great feat, especially when a guy can fill what is often a nagging lineup hole for many fantasy football players. Tight end is the thinnest position in this fantasy game, and those who don’t draft a prime TE often scramble to find a reliable starter. In […]