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BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~57 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~67 ANALYSIS: Look, I understand the Denver Broncos drafted Javonte Williams in the second round making Gordon's time/value in Denver apparently short-lived. But this is about now. The Broncos have utilized a running back by committee in the past and with Williams, Royce Freeman, and Mike Boone, 2021 looks to be no […]
Full Story »Jared Cook (TE, LAC) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~130 Overall (PPR) CURRENT ADP: ~157 ANALYSIS: Drafting Cook is a cheap ticket to the Justin Herbert show. This will be Cook’s 13th NFL season after two solid campaigns with the Saints that led to 16 combined TDs in 29 games. I’d expect similar TD looks from the Chargers offense after Hunter Henry, Donald […]
Full Story »PPR Draft Targets - Undervalued Wide Receivers
For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process and the first thing to know is the format of the league we're going to be part of. The difference between Standard and PPR (Point-Per-Reception) scoring systems […]
Full Story »Who is this Year's Breakout Tight End?
Welcome fantasy friends and foes to my unveiling of "Who is this Year's Breakout Tight End?" A productive fantasy tight end provides a definite advantage during any week. Avoiding the tight ends after the big three of Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, and George Kittle can make winning an uphill battle. Fantasy managers must realize that […]
Full Story »Champ or Chump: Patrick Sandoval
Patrick Sandoval exploded onto the national scene when he nearly no-hit the Minnesota Twins, but his name has been whispered in fantasy circles as a potential sleeper for quite a while. He posted a 4.02 xFIP in 39 1/3 IP in 2019 and 4.00 xFIP in 36 2/3 IP in 2020, but actual ERAs of […]
Full Story »DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There is some top-end pitching with McCullers and Morton, but you may not need the top-end arms with so many mid-tier and punt pitchers. We have a lot of game totals well over nine, meaning there should be offense […]
Full Story »FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/27/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Good morning RotoBallers! I'm in a far better mood than I was last week, as I did turn a profit last night, the fifth or sixth time since last Tuesday. Just a reminder that you will get beat sometimes but you can and got to get right back up. And I am ready to attack […]
Full Story »MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/27 - Monkey Knife Fight
The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]
Full Story »MLB Betting Picks for Tuesday 7/27 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines
Tonight we have a full 15 games slate. It can be tempting to place a lot of bets, I try to limit my action to no more than four to five wagers in a day, sometimes more like two or three. It all depends on the slate. If you have read any of my other […]
Full Story »Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 18
We’re less than a week away from the 2021 MLB trade deadline so it could be a busy week for rookies and prospects. The impending moves could also have significant impacts on the potential playing times ahead for many near-MLB-ready players. However, keep in mind that trading top prospects has become far less common than […]
Full Story »Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (7/27)
Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 15 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]
Full Story »Statcast Hitter Leaderboard - xHR Underachievers/Overachievers
We're not far removed from the Home Run Derby so it seems like an appropriate time to examine the Statcast side of home run production for some big-name players. As with most counting statistics, there is an expected version of home runs, appropriately labeled xHR. By comparing xHR to HR totals, we can identify the […]
Full Story »Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - BABIP For Week 18
Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. With the second half now under way, I will get back to picking specific metrics to dive into. This […]
Full Story »Daily MLB Injury Roundup for July 27th, 2021
RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for July 27th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]
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