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Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Trades Are Coming!
The All-Star break is behind us and we are officially in the second half of the MLB season! The playoff push formally has started not just for MLB teams, but for all fantasy managers as well. If you play in a head-to-head league, you have only a few weeks left to get your team into […]
Michael Florio 4 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Anthony Richardson Love with Lawrence Jackson!
This week Michael F. Florio is joined by Lawrence Jackson of NBC Sports. Lawrence explains why Anthony Richardson is his QB1, Chiefs receivers, expectations for Jayden Daniels and some of his favorite targets and sleepers. Lawrence also gives advice to first-time fantasy football players and new content creators. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]
Michael Florio 4 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Changes in Arizona, Toronto, Milwaukee?
Fourth of July is behind us; before you know it, the All-Star break will be here. After that, we are just weeks away from the trade deadline. At this point, you may be getting sick of me telling you all the moves that will shake up the relief pitcher position. At this point, you’re probably […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoThe Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Age Cliff: Should You Fade These Veterans?
We have all grown an emotional attachment to athletes over the years. It is especially easy to do so when that player goes off yearly and has led you to some great wins in fantasy football and some even better memories in real life. Maybe this player has even helped you win a title or […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Trades Are Coming, Closers Will Change
Happy early Fourth of July to everyone reading this! Hopefully, you get to celebrate however you like, with whoever you want. A day off from work typically filled with eating plenty of hot dogs, drinking your favorite beverage of choice, some fireworks, and of course some baseball is never a bad day! It is also […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoFlorio's Football Show: I am IN on Isiah Pacheco, Chris Godwin and More!
Michael F. Florio is back and discussing some of his latest research findings. Florio discusses why he still believes in Derrick Henry and why he is an Isiah Pacheco believer. He also breaks down why he is in on Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson and Calvin Ridley. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Mets, Blue Jays, Pirates, Cubs, Dodgers, and More Changing Pens!
We are just weeks away from the All-Star break and just over a month away from the trade deadline. This is typically the time of year when things start to get a little wild -- in the most fun way possible. The hot stove is usually burning as trade rumors get thrown around. No position […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Breaking Down QB Tiers!
Michael F. Florio is back going over his QB rankings and breaking them down into tiers. Should you pay up for Josh Allen? Florio also explains why he is so bullish on Anthony Richardson, Kyler Murray and Jayden Daniels. Plus, he gives you good duos to pair together in your drafts! Get all of this […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Getting Ahead of a Confusing Trade Market
If you have read this article the last couple of months, and especially the last couple of years, you know I am a big believer in attempting to get out in front of reliever trades. But that is harder than ever this season. As of right now, there are just two teams that are more […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Closer Changes for Mets, Blue Jays and Mariners
Every week, I start by telling you that it has been a big week in bullpen news. I won’t lie, this week has not been the most active week. But it does not mean there are no significant happenings worth writing about! Plus, it is already mid-June. We are quickly approaching the All-Star break and […]
Michael Florio 5 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Figuring Out Mets, Blue Jays, and Other Confusing Bullpens
Every week gives us some sort of meaningful bullpen information. But few weeks have as impactful news as this past one. We saw one of the first relievers drafted land on the IL while the rest of his bullpen was a mess. We also saw another big name, a proven closer, land on the IL. […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Why You Should Draft Rookies
Michael F. Florio is back talking why you should be taking chances, especially in the later rounds, on rookies. He gives some of his favorite rookies to target, as well as talking Anthony Richardson, the 49ers and their upcoming financial issues and which receiver to stack with Josh Allen. Florio also talks about who could […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Should You Fade Aging WRs?
Michael F. Florio is back discussing aging WRs that have showed signs of decline last season. Should you avoid these big-name stars in fantasy football? Plus, Florio answers listener questions talking Eminen, the Broncos and the best fantasy football pass catcher on the Buffalo Bills! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report (Week 10): Kimbrel, Duran, Diaz Bounce Back, Hoffman Elite
Happy Memorial Day to you all! Memorial Day is an important week in the fantasy baseball calendar not just because you get a day off of work to eat, drink, and watch plenty of baseball, but because we are officially two months into the season. A third of the way through the season is a […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Love for Levis, Fade Rodgers and Sneaky Targets!
Michael F. Florio is back going over a number of topics this week! Why is he warming up to both Calvin Ridley and Will Levis? He also talks why he is so concerned with Aaron Rodgers, why he loves targeting Kyler Murray and Justin Fields and tries to make sense of the Broncos backfield. All […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Bullpen Report: What To Do With Edwin Diaz and Mets Bullpen in Fantasy Baseball
Every week, I try to tell you that the closer carousel never stops. There may be some weeks that are slower than others, but there are always things to take notice of to the trained eye. This week, though, is one where the big news is obvious. One of the perceived best closers in baseball, […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Late Round Targets!
Michael F. Florio is back and so is best ball season! If you are drafting in best ball, you need some targets for the later rounds. Florio gives you his favorites at each position! Plus, he talks why it is smart to wait on RBs even if you grab one in the early rounds. Get […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report (Week 8): Changing Bullpens, Speculating Saves and Elite Ratios
Remember in the last couple of weeks when I said that changes in bullpens would pick up? In the last week, we have seen a veteran closer return from IL, an all-time great removed as his team's closer, and the best team in baseball attempt to get by with its closer on the sideline. Oh, […]
Michael Florio 6 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Is Fantasy Football Harder this Year?
Michael F. Florio is back and going over early ADP's in best ball draft. Is fantasy football harder this year? Florio explains why it may be and how the board starts to thin out earlier than ever! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) on Sundays from 3-5 pm to […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Who is the Dodgers' Closer Now?
Last week, I started off this article by saying it had been a slow week in bullpen news. Now, even a slow week provides some fantasy-relevant tidbits, but for the most part, there were no huge changes. That is not the case this week. One of the best teams in baseball just put their closer […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Bullpen Report: Speculative Saves, Changing Bullpens, Elite Ratios (Week 6)
Every week, I write about the many different ways that bullpens around the leagues have changed. Typically, each week there are a couple of bullpens that have had to put a closer on the IL or had to shake things up because of poor performances. And then there are weeks like this one, where it […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Post NFL Draft Dynasty/Redraft Rookie Rankings
Michael F. Florio runs down each position QB, RB and WR giving you his rookie rankings for both dynasty and redraft leagues. He breaks down why he ranks the players this way and how the order changes in dynasty leagues. Plus, Florio breaks down his what his ideal round one would look like in both […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Football Show: NFL Draft Round 1 Fantasy Recap!
Michael F. Florio goes over all the fantasy-relevant picks from Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Who should you target first in redraft Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels? How high should you expect to draft Marvin Harrison Jr? What about Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze and Brock Bowers? Florio breaks all that down plus explains […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Bullpen Report: Speculative Saves, Changing Bullpens, Elite Ratios (Week 5)
This is a wonderful time to be a sports fan. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing and the NFL Draft is right around the corner. It is one of the best weeks on the sports calendar. With so much going on, it could be easy to take your eye off the fantasy […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Scouting Report for 2024 NFL Draft WRs Part 2!
Michael F. Florio is back finishing up his scouting report on a very talented and deep wide receiver class. Florio tells you some of his favorites once you get past the top options such as Malachi Corley, Javon Baker, and Malik Washington. He gives some Day 2 and 3 sleepers heading into the NFL Draft […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Malachi Corley, Javon Baker, and Many More WR Sleepers
In case you have not heard yet, this receiver class is very, very deep. We are in the double digits now of receivers I have written up and I still think there are a few left that can make a big fantasy football impact right away. I wrote about the elite three and then the […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, Brian Thomas Jr., and More
Unless you live under a rock, you have heard all about the elite three receivers that sit atop this draft class. They are all elite and should be great fantasy football options from Day 1. I wrote about them here (ADD). But the class does not end there. There is a ton of receiver depth […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Bullpen Report: Mason Miller Elite, Sneaky Relievers to Add
All offseason long in fantasy baseball articles, podcasts, and radio shows, you hear about clarity with bullpens. We may not know who exactly is going to get the bulk of save chances, but the belief is that once the season starts playing out, we will get answers and know who is getting those valuable opportunities. […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze
Back in the day, there was a narrative about the “third-year breakout” for wide receivers. But in the last decade, we have seen more and more rookies make an immediate impact both in the NFL and in fantasy football. Two of the three-highest-scoring PPR seasons by a rookie WR have happened in the last three […]
Michael Florio 7 months agoFlorio's Football Show: Scouting Report for 2024 NFL Draft WRs Part 1!
Michael F. Florio breaks down a very talented and deep wide receiver class heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. Everyone knows Marvin Harrison Jr, Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze are the top three - but who is number one? Plus, the two receivers rounding out Florio's top five entering the NFL Draft may surprise you. […]
Michael Florio 7 months ago