Finding Breakout Power Hitters Using Barrel Rates

In part one of this article, I explained how important Statcast is to determining surface stats and the usefulness of barrel rates. Before continuing, I would recommend checking out that article if you're interested in learning how Statcast metrics affect surface stats and player outcomes, and which Statcast metrics are the best predictors of success (hint: […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Updated Round 1 Breakdown

The NFL offseason is in full swing.  With the 2021 NFL Draft just over a month away, free-agent signings and trades are changing the NFL landscape by the minute.  Pro days are also happening, as the media catches up on athletic testing numbers NFL teams may have already known about. This is my second mock […]

Relief Pitcher Preview: Fantasy Baseball 2021 ADP Analysis

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses 2021 fantasy baseball relief pitcher rankings and relief pitcher draft sleepers who can be sneaky later-round picks. He breaks down and compares the ADPs of six different MLB players at the relief pitcher position. Fantasy players should consider picking up these players for their drafts this MLB Season. Be sure […]

NBA Fantasy Weekly Streamers for Week 14 (Mar 29 - Apr 4)

With fantasy playoffs coming up in a couple of weeks (or even less), for teams that are in pursuit of a playoff spot or a higher seed, streaming is a powerful tool. With bottom-of-the-bench guys having less and less time to prove their value, if their schedule doesn't help you, it might be a good […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

Welcome back! The trade deadline has happened, shaking up how the league looks. The Magic got rid of everyone! LaMarcus Aldridge is a Net! Check out my winners and losers piece from the trade deadline for some other information on how fantasy basketball changed this week. Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 14

Now the dust has settled and we will see a ton of the same faces in new places after a crazy trade deadline. The buyout market also created some interesting situations with the rich getting richer in the NBA. With a bunch of teams with new identities, let's see how we can navigate the streaming […]

Fantasy Basketball Deep League Adds: Week 14

The deeper a fantasy league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to help […]

Lou Trivino Looks Good In Cactus League Play

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino has looked good in Spring Training having thrown 7 1/3 shutout innings over eight appearances. Trivino struck out eight against three walks and only one hit allowed. The 29-year-old righty was the team's eighth-inning man in 2018 pitching to a 2.92 ERA and a 27.4 percent strikeout rate while […]

Trevor May Having A Solid Spring

New York Mets reliever Trevor May has had a solid spring posting a 3.86 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a 9:3 K:BB in seven innings pitched in Grapefruit League action. May will be the lone, primary set-up man to Edwin Diaz for the early part of the 2021 campaign, with Seth Lugo (elbow) starting the […]

Mallex Smith Optioned To Minor League Camp

New York Mets outfielder Mallex Smith was optioned to the team's minor league camp after being advised that he did not make the Opening Day roster on Sunday. Smith hit just .176 with three RBI and three stolen bases in 17 at-bats in Grapefruit League action. In 2020, Smith hit a paltry .133/.170/.178 in 45 […]

Hanser Alberto Contending For Starting Job

Kansas City Royals infielder Hanser Alberto could be the Kansas City Royals starting third baseman when they break camp. Alberto came to the Royals this offseason as a non-roster invitee, but has had a solid spring thus far as he is now 11-for-29 with two RBI and six runs scored. He provides exceptional value against […]

Kevin Pillar Closing Out A Solid Spring

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar has posted a .333/.395/.515 slash line, with three doubles, two triples, and two stolen bases across 39 Grapefruit League at-bats. It has been a very solid spring for Pillar who will likely serve in a fourth outfielder/defensive replacement role for the Mets in 2021. Pillar is also coming off […]

CBB DFS Prop Picks for Monday (3/29/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

March Madness continues with the first day of Elite 8 action as there are two college basketball games on the slate. Let the madness begin again. MonkeyKnifeFight.com continues to be ahead of the curve with their canceling of contests amid postponements, so don't worry about wasting money on a player or game that might not play. […]

Dallas Keuchel Looks Good In Final Spring Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel went five innings in his final tune up before the start of the regular season. Keuchel allowed five hits, two runs, no walks and struck out four versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The veteran lefty is likely to open the season as the White Sox number two […]

Chad Pinder To Occupy Super Utility Role

Oakland Athletics infielder Chad Pinder is again slated to be a "super-utility player" for the team this season, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Pinder's versatility makes him a very valuable player for the A's, but less so in fantasy, even if he finds himself starting four or five games per week. Non-starters can have […]

Jordan Luplow Goes 0-for-3 Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jordan Luplow went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 3-3 tie with the San Diego Padres. Luplow has had a slow start to the spring since returning from an ankle injury as he is yet to record a hit through his first 12 at-bats. He was leading off in this one, but will likely see […]

Taijuan Walker Using Analytics To Rejuvenate Career

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker used technology and numbers provided by Driveline Baseball, an analytics-based player development organization in Kent, Washington to help improve his mechanics and spin numbers after the 2019 season. The results were impressive. In 2020, over 11 starts and 53 1/3 innings pitched between the Mariners and Blue Jays, […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: Food City Dirt Race

Let's get ready for some more NASCAR action! These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings for Monday's Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway were determined by a combination of DraftKings and FanDuel prices, and the projected DFS points each driver is expected to earn in this week’s race. Each week, we'll present you the weekly rankings, […]

Jason Heyward Has Yet To Hit A Home Run This Spring

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward has yet to hit a home run this spring. Heyward is hitting just .250 with one RBI and one stolen base thus far. The outfielder is one of the better defenders at his position and that will keep him in the everyday lineup. Heyward has a solid 2020 campaign with […]

Don't Stop Believing - Carson Wentz as a Fantasy QB1 in 2021

The Philadelphia Eagles just recently traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick. The second-round pick will instantly turn into a 2022 first-round pick if Wentz plays 75% of the snaps or play 70% of the snaps and leads the Colts into the playoffs. Wentz’s career […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes 0-for-2 Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 0-for-2 in Sunday's 4-4 tie with the Detroit Tigers. It was a rare down day for Vlad as he is still slashing .444/.533/.778 with two home runs, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored across 36 at-bats. It has been a fine spring for the young star […]

Seth Lugo Responding Well To Treatment

New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo (elbow) is reportedly responding well to treatment following bone spur surgery he had just prior to spring training. Although Lugo has not started throwing yet, Mets manager Luis Rojas has indicated that Lugo should begin throwing soon. It appears that Lugo remains on pace to return to the Mets […]

Willson Contreras Remains A Top Option Behind The Dish

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is hitting .263 with three home runs and eight RBI and a stolen base this spring. Contreras is projected to his in the number two spot in between outfielder Ian Happ and first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Contreras should have no issues scoring runs in that spot and is also one […]

Robert Gsellman Makes Mets Opening Day Roster

In somewhat of a surprise move, the New York Mets have told reliever Robert Gsellman that he has made the Opening Day roster. Gsellman has not been too impressive in spring action, posting a 5.63 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in eight innings of relief. Gsellman is also coming off a very mediocre 2020 campaign in […]

Aristides Aquino Is Out Of Options

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino is hitting .263 with one homer, three runs, four RBI, and a steal across 38 at-bats this spring. Aquino is out of options, meaning that other teams would have a shot at grabbing him on waivers if Cincinnati wanted to attempt to reassign him to the minors. That issue could […]

David Bote Wins Second Base Job

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has named infielder David Bote his starting second baseman to open the 2021 season. Bote beat out Nico Hoerner who had a very impressive spring and will get everyday at-bats in Triple-A to open the season. Bote will be backed up by veteran Eric Sogard to open the season, but […]

Dwayne Bacon Scores Game-High 26 Points

Orlando Magic shooting guard Dwayne Bacon had a great Sunday night with a game-high 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting in a narrow loss to the Lakers. He finished 2-for-6 from downtown and made all six of his free throws, adding eight rebounds and one assist with one turnover in 33 minutes. The Magic cleared the […]

Trevor Williams Will Break Camp As Part Of Cubs Rotation

Starting pitcher Trevor Williams will slot in as the Chicago Cubs number four starter for the upcoming 2021 season. Williams signed as a free agent from the Pittsburgh Pirates this past offseason and has performed well with his new club this spring. Williams is 2-0 with a 1.32 ERA and 12 strikeouts with just one […]

Kyle Kuzma Tallies Double-Double In Lakers Win

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was in double-double form on Sunday, finishing a 96-93 win over the Magic with 21 points and 11 rebounds. He also had four assists with two turnovers in a team-high 39 minutes. Kuzma posted a solid line, but his shooting could've been a lot better as went 8-for-20 from […]