Raphael Pessoa Faces Toughest Task To Date In UFC

Raphael Pessoa (10-1) will face his toughest task to date in the UFC in his third bout, taking on Canadian Tanner Boser. Seven of Pessoa's 10 victories have come by finish. He's 1-1 in the UFC, with his lone victory coming by unanimous decision over Jeff Hughes in November of 2019. Pessoa has yet to […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - 3M Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the Memorial Tournament! My name is Tommy Bell, and in this article you will find my favorite DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. You can find me on Twitter for all things […]

EPL Betting Picks (7/21/20 & 7/22/20) - English Premier League Soccer Wagers

We have four games over two days to finish up the season's penultimate Matchweek with the four teams involved in the FA Cup semi-finals at the weekend playing their catch up games. Sunday will see all twenty sides play at the same time to finish the season, as is tradition. If it wasn't for Leicester […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball: NL Hitters (DHs) Who Will Gain At Bats

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. In this episode he breaks down some of his must-have players for 2020 fantasy baseball drafts focused on National League hitters who should benefit from the universal DH. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel […]

Pocket Aces: Wide Receiver ADP Targets and Avoids

Host Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2020 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Today he takes a look at some wide receivers to consider drafting in the later rounds of drafts. Like and […]

Kyle Crick (RP, PIT) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pick-Ups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: With the Pirates putting Keone Kela on the injured list, the team is in the market for a new closer to start the season, and Kyle Crick may just be the right guy. The 27-year-old had an ugly season last year, impacted by […]

Nick Solak (2B/3B, TEX) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: After being acquired from the Rays mid-season, Solak made a mark in his MLB debut with Texas, hitting .293/.393/.491 with 5 HR, 19 R, 17 RBI, and 2 SB in 33 games. The knock against the 25-year-old coming into the season was a […]

Michael Gallup: Dynasty Buy or Sell? Fantasy Bomb Pod

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano decide whether Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is a player to buy or sell in dynasty fantasy football ahead of the 2020 season. 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 […]

Finding Great Running Back-Offensive Line Pairings

Sometimes fantasy GMs focus too much on raw, counting stats for running backs. How many yards did they rush for? How many touchdowns did they score? Perhaps, taking it one step further, they end looking at some "manufactured" numbers such as yards per carry, yards after contact, etc... But there is something more that correlates […]

Roto Category Inflations for Pitchers in 2020

Limited sample sizes are scary territory for pitching results and analysis. In this year’s upcoming 60-game season, starting pitchers are going to be maxing out with around 12 starts, meaning that just one or two blowup games could cause a pitcher’s season-long numbers to look quite ugly. So how do fantasy managers adjust? The key […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - 3M Open

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) to discuss the 3M Open, breaking down the PGA DFS slates for daily fantasy golf contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. Be sure to subscribe to The Turn 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 […]

Bubba & Bat Flip 44 SP/RP Review, Week 1 FAAB Review - Benched with Bubba EP 304

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy) to review the SP & RP positions for the 60 game season, as well as recent fantasy baseball draft takeaways, recap of Week 1 FAAB and listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

The season is officially here! While things may look a little different on the outside, baseball is still being played and that is what should matter. More importantly, those fringe fantasy starters widely available in your leagues should be eyed now more than ever because they could become staples across the fantasy universe in a […]

Updated Third Base Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues (July)

Opening Day is quickly approaching, and we’ve got some updated fantasy baseball rankings here at Rotoballer. The 2020 season will be unusually uncertain, with even minor injuries potentially forcing players to miss significant portions of the season and a short season creating small samples of key stats. Certainty should be a little easier to find […]

Fantasy Life Vests: Safe Hitters In A Season Of Chaos

Chaos is the name of the game when it comes to the 2020 Major League Baseball season. We've got a short season, a limited schedule, expanded rosters, universal DH, and the continuously looming threat of a global pandemic. In other words, we have a plethora of factors we've never had to deal with before as […]

Essential Multi-Position Performers for the Shortened Season

We have already seen several players opt out of the season and others having their outlooks for the beginning of the schedule clouded by COVID-19. There will certainly be more players forced out of action, and some may even elect to walk away when they reach certain service time thresholds or if their team falls […]

Updated Outfielder Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues (July)

With Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season just a few days away, we have a new batch of updated fantasy baseball rankings for you here at RotoBaller. The unpredictable effects of COVID-19 and the implementation of the 60-game season will make the upcoming fantasy campaign the most unique we have ever seen. Not only […]

Introducing POWA - A New Hitting Metric Stickier Than wOBA

It can be fun to look back at previous things you’ve written, gaining a window into your state of mind in that moment. I originally wrote much of this piece back in March, when baseball seemed like a distant dream. From March: "The last few weeks have been challenging. In the grand scheme of things, […]

Why Luis Castillo Will Be a Top Ten Pitcher in 2020

Luis Castillo is an awesome pitcher. He finally put it all together in 2019 and had the season we all have waited for. In 190.2 innings he produced a 3.40 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 18.8 K-BB%, and elite 15.9 SwStr%. Castillo finished the year as the 14th best pitcher in baseball according to Razzball’s player rater. While […]

PGA DFS Prop Picks for 3M Open - Monkey Knife Fight

Welcome back, RotoBallers! When the dust settled on another crazy week at Muirfield Village, I was one Jon Rahm birdie away from winning that Birdie or Better prop. Even better? If that penalty had not been assessed on Sunday, that bogey becomes a birdie instead, and we win the prop. Isn't golf fun?! Sometimes you […]

Aaron Hicks (OF, NYY) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Want to invest cheaply in a likely regular piece of the Yankees' offense who might've slipped past your opponents due to the long COVID-19 layoff? The switch-hitting, slick-fielding Aaron Hicks appears close to a return after recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in […]

Ryan Helsley (RP, STL) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: When asked about the Cardinals' closer role earlier in July, general manager John Mozeliak's first response was relief pitcher Ryan Helsley. Although Mozeliak also mentioned Giovanny Gallegos, he was placed on the injured list on July 18 for undisclosed reasons, despite the fact […]

Trent Grisham (OF, SDP) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Last year, Trent Grisham spent most of his time in the Minor Leagues, making him a somewhat unknown commodity. Throughout stops between Double-A and Triple-A for the Brewers' organization, he accumulated 26 HRs, 71 runs, and 71 RBI, while also stealing 12 bases in only […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa (C/3B, TEX) Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in two-catcher leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Isiah Kiner-Falefa got pushed down the catcher rankings before a majority of drafts. That makes a lot of sense, as he only showed a meager ability to hit the long ball -- only five career home runs in 618 plate appearances is very underwhelming. Another […]

Updated Top 50 MLB Prospects for Redraft Leagues

After a long wait, the 2020 MLB season is almost here. But it’s also going to be a season unlike any season we’ve ever seen. This year is going to feel more like a sprint rather than a six-month marathon. If you’re a fan of prospects — or simply looking for a competitive edge in […]

Chris Paddack Tapped For Opening Day

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack will officially take the bump on Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The declaration was expected after Padres brass touted him all summer camp. Paddack built up to six innings during his intrasquad starts so should be ready for the season. As one of baseball’s potential breakout players, the […]

James Paxton Still Trying To Find Velocity

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton threw 84 pitches over five innings in a simulated game on Monday, and although manager Aaron Boone came away comfortable with Paxton’s performance, Paxton indicated that he’s still unsatisfied with his velocity. Paxton’s exact velocity from Monday’s game is unclear, but his fastball was sitting around 93 mph […]

Pannie Kianzad Enters Octagon For Fifth UFC Bout

Pannie Kianzad (12-5) is currently 2-2 in the UFC and would love a victory to break .500. She can string together her first two-fight winning streak in the UFC after winning her most recent outing against Jessica-Rose Clark in November of 2019. Nine of Kianzad's 12 career victories have come by decision. Similar to her […]

Jake Marisnick Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

The New York Mets outfielder Jake Marisnick has been dealing with some left hamstring tightness, according to manager Luis Rojas. Marisnick did not play in the Mets' exhibition games against the Yankees on Saturday or Sunday. He was, however, present in Mets' camp on Monday doing baserunning drills. Nevertheless, Marisnick appears questionable to be ready […]

Bethe Correia Set For Action Saturday

Since 2013, Bethe Correia (11-4-1) has been fighting hard in the UFC. Ten of her career 15 fights have been inside the Octagon. Of her 11 wins, nine have come by decision. Correia is a grinding-style fighter, which is obvious by her decision rate. Over 10 UFC bouts, Correia averages 4.55 significant strikes per minute […]