Gronk and Brady Reunited in Tampa Bay

Just two days before the 2020 NFL Draft was set to get underway, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stole the headlines and made a splash by trading for former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. He insisted that he wouldn't play for any quarterback other than Tom Brady, so the move to Tampa fulfilled his wish. When […]

Garrett Hampson (2B, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~140 CURRENT ADP: ~163 overall ANALYSIS: Garrett Hampson showed glimpses of his promise during the 2019 campaign despite finding irregular playing time for most of the year. He slashed .247/.302/.385 with eight HR, 40 R, 27 RBI, and 15 SB in 105 games while showing his versatility by starting at four […]

2020 NFL Early-Draft Exploits: VOA vs. ADP for Quarterbacks

If you're a loyal RotoBaller reader, you know we strive to give you the edge no matter the fantasy sport you happen to be playing. Just a few weeks ago I took another step and introduced three metrics for fantasy football: Value Over Starter (VOS), Value Over Average (VOA), and Value Over Replacement (VOR). The idea […]

Colts Bring Back Marcus Johnson

The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed wide receiver Marcus Johnson, per his agents. Johnson appeared in eight games for the Colts last season, starting six of them and finishing with 17 catches for 277 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Notably, Johnson was targeted at least four times in each of the team's final five games, […]

Gavin Lux (2B, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~150 CURRENT ADP: ~169 overall ANALYSIS: Lux earned a call-up in September just in time to earn a starting job as the Dodgers second baseman. Although he had some strong moments, including five multi-hit games and a pinch-hit home run in Game 1 of the NLDS, he ultimately hit .240 in […]

Jaguars Not Married To Drafting A Running Back Early

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has been on the trading block all offseason, and with rumors continuing to heat up about a trade, Jaguars.com's John Oehser was asked what the Jaguars would do in the NFL draft if they moved Fournette before Thursday. Oehser believes that Jacksonville should already target a running back in […]

Howie Kendrick (1B/2B/3B, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~230 CURRENT ADP: ~250 overall ANALYSIS: A lot has changed for Howie Kendrick in this new baseball landscape. For one, Kendrick may be a full-time player now with Ryan Zimmerman opting out and the presence of the universal DH. That's great news because he just had the best fantasy year of […]

Outfielder Busts Set to Bounce Back in 2020

Recency bias plays a large role in player valuation for many fantasy baseball owners and probably more than it should. Consequentially, a player's price will drop the following a down year, often creates a buying opportunity. As is the case with some of the names below, sometimes injuries are to blame for a decrease in […]

2020 Starting Pitcher Sleepers - September Surgers

September can be an overlooked month for Fantasy Baseball players, particularly those who are out of contention. It’s a month where we might miss strong performances from players who have fallen off of our radar due to previous struggles. However, if you dig deeper into September performances, you might find some potential gems to target […]

2020 NFL Mock Draft (and Rob Gronkowski) - Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode the guys take you through their final mocks before Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Where will fantasy relevant players land and how will their values be looked at for, not only 2020, but also […]

Dynasty Price Check and Player Values - Bases Loaded Podcast

What's up RotoBallers! Tune into this latest episode as Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) and Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) come together to discuss how to handle fantasy baseball players in dynasty formats. 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 […]

LCK & LPL DFS Picks for 4/22/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Hey there RotoBallers, and thanks again for joining me for some League of Legends DFS analysis. I'll be handling the Wednesday morning LPL/LCK playoff slate while @Mr_Malmanger gets a day off from the daily grind of covering the league he loves. There are two more games on the docket tonight. We have Team WE and eStar squaring […]

EU Masters DFS Picks for 4/22/20: DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy eSports

Welcome to my first League of Legends DFS column as part of RotoBaller’s comprehensive eSports coverage. DraftKings is rolling out more EU Masters contests to tide over League of Legends eSports DFS enthusiasts until the other leagues return.  Earlier this month, DraftKings had a few mid-week EU Masters slates during the play-in stage. Now we’re […]

Anthony Harris In No Rush To Sign Franchise Tag

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is in "no rush" to sign his franchise tag because he wants to work out a long-term extension, according to sources. The Vikings and Harris are expected to negotiate before the draft, but it doesn't look likely that anything will be agreed upon anytime soon. The two sides have until […]

49ers Fully Committed To Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Tuesday that the team briefly considered quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. "But within a day or two, Kyle and I looked at each other and said, 'You know what, we really like what we have in Jimmy.' We love everything […]

Lamar Jackson Refining His Game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was the 2019 Most Valuable Player in the NFL, is focusing on the mental aspects of his game during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If anything, I just want my mind to grow even more, just learning the ins and outs of the game even more – Tom Brady stuff," Jackson […]

Dolphins Are Showing Interest in Andrew Thomas

The Miami Dolphins have been rumored to be selecting a quarterback with their No. 5 pick, but that might not be the case. Miami is expected to select Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Andrew Thomas if they don't pick a quarterback. Thomas is viewed as the best tackle in the draft, slightly above the other top […]

Ben Simmons is Good to Go

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) has not suffered any setbacks and is ready to play, according to Jackie MacMillan. Simmons was dealing with a lower back impingement, but it appears to be much better now. The Sixers might have lost him for the rest of the regular season if there wasn't a hiatus. It's […]

Rams Confident In Josh Reynolds

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the trade of wide receiver Brandin Cooks was "a big vote of confidence" for wide receiver Josh Reynolds and his potential. "We just feel he’s a capable starting receiver," McVay said. Even with Cooks out of the picture, though, the Rams have a lot of mouths to […]

Buccaneers Agree To Acquire Rob Gronkowski

The New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a trade to send tight end Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to the Buccaneers in exchange for a fourth-rounder, according to sources. Gronk already took a physical with the Buccaneers, so he's headed to Tampa after retiring for a year. He […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Taken Physical For Bucs

Updating a previous report, retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has already taken his physical for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A trade between the Buccaneers and Patriots hasn't been completed, but it looks as though Gronkowski is coming back to football if everything goes through. He's been putting on weight for a return […]

Bucs, Patriots Discussing Trade Involving Rob Gronkowski

Retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has made it clear that he's leaving the door open for a return to football. He has informed the Patriots, who still hold his rights, that he would like to come back and play again, but only for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady. Multiple […]

Cowboys Unlikely To Make Trade At No. 17

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that it's unlikely the team would trade a pick for a veteran player at pick No. 17 in the first round of this week's draft. There have been rumors floating that the New York Jets could trade safety Jamal Adams to the Cowboys this week, but that doesn't seem […]

Falcons Talking To Teams Inside Top 10

The Atlanta Falcons continue to be the team to watch on Thursday night when it comes to moving up in the first round of the draft. They have talked with teams well inside the top 10 picks and look to be ready to make a big jump up from No. 16 via a trade. Cornerback […]

Javon Kinlaw Hasn't Failed Any Physicals

South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, a first-team Associated Press All-American last year, previously had a labrum fixed in one of his hips, as well as a past back injury and two knee issues that multiple teams flagged as at risk of arthritis. However, "wear and tear" is the term used after Kinlaw's combine MRIs, […]

Tee Higgins' Injury Unlikely To Affect Draft Status

Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins' right ankle required surgery last spring and it left him with decreased range of motion, but he played on it for some time and had career highs with 1,167 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 59 catches as a junior in 2019. There might be some long-term concerns at the […]

Isaiah Simmons Overrated?

An anonymous NFL personnel executive said that Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons is "the most overrated player in the draft." Simmons is the most versatile defender in this year's draft, as he's played linebacker, safety and nickel cornerback in college. Most NFL executives think he'll be a weak-side linebacker at the next level, but teams are […]

Adam Shaheen, Others Available For Trade

Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen, Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle P.J. Hall and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas are players that are available via trade in advance of this week's draft. Chicago already released tight end Trey Burton recently, and Shaheen could be the next to depart the Windy […]

Steelers Not Ruling Out QB In Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers feel good about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's (elbow) health and have expressed satisfaction with backup Mason Rudolph, but general manager Kevin Colbert has not ruled out taking another quarterback in this week's draft. Pittsburgh has five QBs on their offseason roster, with Roethlisberger, Rudolph and Devlin Hodges starting games in 2019. Former first-rounder […]