Nick Mariano's Auction Draft Strategies and Tips (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Congratulations to you and your leaguemates for electing to play in the vastly superior format that is auction-based fantasy football, where luck of the draw doesn't determine draft position. I'm not here to drone about many basic how-to's, I want to get after winning […]

Nick Mariano's 2020 PPR Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a dirty word to me, as both writer and reader, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. […]

Nick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Everyone loves to talk about sleepers and which late-round fliers are going to deliver them to the promised land, but those picks can only blossom when overvalued landmines are left for others to step on. Here we'll be looking at two players per position […]

Rowan Wick Picks Up Third Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rowan Wick picked up his third save of the season on Thursday versus the Brewers. Wick gave up his first run of the season, but was able to secure the victory for the Cubs. With Craig Kimbrel in a funk, it appears that Wick is the preferred option for saves. Wick […]

Yu Darvish Continues Strong Season With 11 Strikeouts

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish was lights out versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Darvish had not allowed a hit until Justin Smoak went yard in the top of the seventh inning. Over seven innings, Darvish allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out 11 Brewers. Darvish has been phenomenal this season […]

Nick Senzel Homers In Loss Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 9-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Senzel connected for a two-run homer off Pittsburgh starter Trevor Williams in the fourth inning, giving him two on the season. Overall, Senzel is hitting .262 with seven runs, eight […]

Anthony DeSclafani Rocked On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani was roughed up in a 9-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. DeSclafani allowed nine runs in two innings of work. He coughed up three homers while striking out just one batter. So much for what looked to be a plus matchup for DeSclafani heading into the start on […]

Nick Mariano's 2020 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running […]

Ryan McMahon Striking Out At Alarming Rate To Begin Year

Colorado Rockies first/second baseman Ryan McMahon entered the 2020 season in a prime position to take the next step and become a fantasy breakout -- thus far, that appears far from the case. McMahon has struck out in 28 of his 59 at-bats, a staggering 41.8 K%, which is an alarming jump from the already […]

Edwin Diaz Racking Up K’s Despite Losing Closer’s Role

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Edwin Diaz had a short leash as the team’s closer to begin 2020, but that hasn’t affected his ability to rack up strikeouts in bunches. Through his first 8 ⅓ frames, he has compiled 17 strikeouts, not having yielded a run since July 30. While the Mets have utilized him […]

Ketel Marte Racking Up Hits To Begin 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte has followed up his fourth place finish in the 2019 National League MVP race by collecting a .338 average through his first 19 games this year. He has tagged fastballs early on, batting .356 with a .583 xSLG and just a 5.9 Whiff%. After opening the year in the […]

Kenley Jansen Reclaiming Elite Form To Begin 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen appears to have found his level, returning to the elite fantasy option that he has been for most of the past decade. Yielding a staggering 5.9% Hard Hit%, Jansen has also not allowed a barrel yet this season, with the opposition delivering an average exit velocity of 82 MPH. […]

Austin Gomber Lands On COVID-19 IL, Has Not Tested Positive

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber is the latest member of the organization to hit the COVID-19 injured list, even as he has not tested positive. Gomber has tossed 3 ⅓ scoreless innings out of relief thus far in 2020, and figured to become a prominent piece for the pitching staff upon the team […]

Adam Wainwright Set To Start Cardinals’ Return Game Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Adam Wainwright is slated to pitch Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against the White Sox, the first game that St. Louis will have played since July 29 due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the organization. The club did not immediately announce its plans as to who would start the second […]

Nick Mariano's 2020 Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a dirty word to me, as both writer and reader, but there's no doubting its place in our fantasy lexicon. I do think that everyone that uses it then needs to define what it means within the context of the article. […]

Red Sox Will Deploy Bullpen For Entirety Of Friday’s Game

The Boston Red Sox pitching staff is in shambles, resulting in manager Ron Roenicke utilizing a bullpen day for Friday’s series opener against the New York Yankees. As a club, the Red Sox have posted a 5.60 ERA this year, the second-worst mark in the American League. Aside from Nathan Eovaldi and Martin Perez, no […]

Dylan Carlson Set To Be Called Up Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals top prospect, outfielder Dylan Carlson, will reportedly be brought up to the Major League roster ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader against the White Sox, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Ranked as the No. 18 prospect in the Majors, Carlson mashed across two levels last season, slashing .292/.372/.542 with 26 home […]

Fantasy Football 2020: Preparing For Your Fantasy Football Leagues And Potential Opt Outs

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 adjustments you should consider for your league for the 2020 season. Like and […]

Juan Soto Not Missing A Beat After Delayed Start To 2020

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto had his open to this season delayed due to positive COVID-19 tests, but since returning to the diamond, he has looked every bit of the National League MVP candidate that many projected when selecting him near the top of fantasy drafts. Having smashed his fifth homer of the year Thursday, […]

Jose Peraza Exits After Being Hit By Line Drive While Pitching

Boston Red Sox utilityman Jose Peraza attempted to take one for the team Thursday, taking to the mound for the third time in his career as his team entered the ninth down by 11 runs. He was unable to complete the frame after a line drive off his right leg knocked him from the game. […]

Lance Lynn Brings Excellent Start To 2020 To Coors Field Friday

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn has allowed just 10 hits across 23 ⅓ innings through his first four starts, giving him an American League best 3.9 H/9. Firmly entrenched in AL Cy Young consideration, Lynn’s next challenge is to conquer the Majors’ most explosive hitter’s park, Coors Field, when he takes the mound Friday. […]

LCS & LPL Playoffs DFS Picks for 8/14/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends

Hello, eSports enthusiasts, and welcome back to our continued eSports DFS coverage of League of Legends for DraftKings and FanDuel! I'm Billy (aka "the kid") Hoffer and I'm back with more LPL/LCS analysis! Tonight, we have a two-match slate - one match in the LPL and one in the LCS. These matches are BEST OF […]

Alec Bohm To Adopt Everyday Role Upon Call-Up

Philadelphia Phillies first/third baseman Alec Bohm was brought up to make his Major League debut Thursday and the immediate question was about how much playing time he would receive. Phillies general manager Matt Klentak made it apparent that Bohm, the club’s top prospect, would be handed an everyday role, playing third base “quite a bit.” […]

Spencer Howard Likely To Start Friday Versus Mets

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard appears to be the likeliest candidate to start Friday’s contest against the Mets and right-hander Jacob deGrom. Manager Joe Girardi indicated that either Howard or fellow righty Vince Velasquez would be tabbed, and with Velasquez having appeared out of relief Thursday, Howard appears destined to make his second big […]

Alex Wood Tosses 2 Frames In Sim Game, Bullpen Session Next

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Alex Wood continues to work his way back to joining the big league club after throwing 30 pitches across two innings during a simulated game Thursday. Wood’s next step is to throw a bullpen session Saturday, after which there may be more clarity as to when he can rejoin the […]

Todd Gurley Could See Less Reps For Training Camp

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II may not see a heavy set of reps during training camp and he was seen with a limp, per ESPN. The 26-year-old has been nursing a knee injury dating back to his tenure with the Rams in 2018. Gurley was once an elite fantasy commodity, but has now […]

Edinson Volquez Lands On 45-Day IL With Oblique Strain

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Edinson Volquez has been bitten by the injury bug again, landing on the 45-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. Volquez has vultured two wins out of relief thus far in 2020, but it appears that his season is likely done after just seven appearances. Having battled back from […]

Tony Gonsolin Likely To Receive Another Start Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin was back in the club’s starting rotation Wednesday tossing up 4 ⅔ scoreless innings against San Diego. In the wake of his aversion to allowing runs thus far in 2020, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Gonsolin is likely to get another start next week as he was […]

Chris Godwin Getting In Reps With Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has been putting in the work to build rapport with new QB Tom Brady as training camps are continuing to progress. The 24-year-old was seen catching a pass from Brady on Tuesday as the two look to form a solid QB-WR duo. The now fourth-year player is coming […]