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Randy Dobnak - 2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
When searching for a potential fantasy baseball pitching breakout or sleeper, we generally look at top prospects or players that were high picks in their draft year. Usually, these are high-velocity arms who have dominated opponents since high school or international sensations that have been under tutelage from a major-league club since getting signed as […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoJ.D. Davis - 2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
It's that time of year again to start touting this year's fantasy baseball draft sleepers for the upcoming 2020 season. While the term "sleeper" is generally overused, it's the simplest way for us analysts to tell you which players are a sneaky option to return value at their current draft-day price tags. With that said, […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoWill There Be Fantasy Fallout for the Astros?
The Houston Astros have landed in hot water this offseason after receiving sign-stealing allegations against them dating back to their World Series championship season of 2017. A long and thorough investigation by MLB has confirmed that the elaborate scheme to notify batters of specific pitches was indeed true, and the organization is now facing the […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoHunter Renfrow's Late TD Not Enough In Raiders Finale
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow caught six of his nine targets for 102 yards and a touchdown as the team fell 16-15 to the Broncos in their season finale. Renfrow played hero with seven seconds left, catching a three-yard TD pass to put the Raiders within a point, but they failed the two-point try […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDarren Waller Caps Breakout Year With 107-Yard Performance
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller had a strong finish to his breakout campaign in the team's 16-15 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. He caught six of his team-high 10 targets for 107 scoreless yards, easily finishing the year as the team's top pass-catcher. Waller ended the campaign second at the position in receiving […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDeandre Washington Picks Up 132 Yards In Finale
Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington capped his 2019 season with a solid showing versus the Broncos on Sunday. He rushed for 77 yards on 17 carries and picked up another 55 yards on eight receptions, filling in nicely for the injured Josh Jacobs. Washington became a fantasy darling in the late weeks of the […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDerek Carr Throws For Season-High Yardage In Loss
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completed 29 of 46 passes for 391 yards as the team fell to the Broncos 16-15 in their season finale. The veteran connected with Hunter Renfrow with seven seconds left for their only score of the game, but disappointingly missed the two-point attempt to seal the victory. Carr wrapped up […]
Riley Mrack 5 years ago2020 Offseason Outfield Rankings (Part 1) - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues
It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next baseball season, so here we deliver our 2020 fantasy baseball rankings to those of you looking to scratch your fantasy itch. Whether you're already eliminated from fantasy football contention, or you're getting a head start on next year's keeper selections, RotoBaller has got you […]
Riley Mrack 5 years ago2020 Offseason Shortstop Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues
It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next baseball season, so here we deliver our 2020 fantasy baseball rankings to those of you looking to scratch your fantasy itch. Whether you're already eliminated from fantasy football contention, or you're getting a head start on next year's keeper selections, RotoBaller has got you […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDarren Waller A TE1 Versus Broncos
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller has a good matchup versus the Broncos this Sunday to close out his 2019 breakout campaign. The 27-year-old put up a sterling 7/70/0 line versus Denver in Week 1, and should see the majority of the team's passing volume once again in this road contest. Waller has led the […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDerek Carr A Risky Week 17 Option
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has posted two 20-point fantasy performances over his last three weeks, but will face a tougher test this Sunday versus the Broncos. The Denver defense has surrendered the sixth-fewest passing yards in the league (215.3 YPG), and the seventh-fewest fantasy points to the position this season (14.7 FPPG). They've also […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoJosh Jacobs Had Surprise Surgery Wednesday
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs posted videos of himself online Wednesday night after undergoing what he deemed the "fastest surgery ever." The rookie has missed two of the last three games with a shoulder injury, but the image shows his lower left leg in bandages. It's unclear exactly what caused the unexpected procedure to […]
Riley Mrack 5 years ago2020 Offseason Catcher Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues
It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next baseball season, so here we deliver our 2020 fantasy baseball rankings to those of you looking to scratch your fantasy itch. Whether you're already eliminated from fantasy football contention, or you're getting a head start on next year's keeper selections, RotoBaller has got you […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoTyrell Williams A WR4 Versus Chargers
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams ended his touchdown slump last weekend with a 40-yard score, but it's hard to trust the veteran for championship weekend. He's seen his overall production significantly drop off over the last four weeks, averaging just two catches and 27 yards a game in this span. It won't help his […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDeAndre Washington In The RB2 Mix For Championship Weekend
Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington will handle the bulk of backfield touches this weekend with rookie Josh Jacobs ruled out with a shoulder injury. When Washington took over as the starter in Week 14, he went on to receive 20 touches for 96 total yards and a touchdown as the clear-cut No. 1 option […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDarren Waller A Midrange TE1 For Week 16
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller will look to extend his hot streak this Sunday in a road matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 26-year-old has seen a heavy dosage of volume over the last three weeks, catching 21 of 25 passes for 294 yards, becoming the second tight end to eclipse 1,000 yards […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDerek Carr A Risky Quarterback Option
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will have his work cut out for him this Sunday versus the Chargers in a tough divisional battle. Last time these two teams met back in Week 10, Carr mustered up just 13 fantasy points versus this defense when they were banged up. Los Angeles has since returned to full […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDarren Waller Has Big Game Versus Jaguars
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller caught eight of 10 targets for 122 yards in the team's 20-16 home loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. The 26-year-old dominated looks from Derek Carr once again, with five players finishing with three targets for the next most volume on the team. Waller now has 1,001 yards on […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoTyrell Williams Hits Paydirt In Week 15
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams broke his six-game scoreless drought by hitting a 40-yard score on the first drive of the game in the team's 20-16 loss to the Jaguars. He broke a sure-tackle about ten yards down the field and ran for the rest untouched for the touchdown. Williams failed to do much […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoJosh Jacobs Eclipses 100 Total Yards In Loss
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs entered the game questionable with a fractured shoulder, but showed no ill effects by totaling 109 scrimmage yards. He picked up 89 yards on the ground and added a pair of receptions for 20 yards as the team fell 20-16 to the Jaguars in a devastating home loss. The […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDerek Carr Disappoints In Final Home Game In Oakland
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr led the team to a hot start out of the gate, but stumbled in the second half as the Jaguars went on to a 20-16 comeback victory. Carr connected with Tyrell Williams for a 40-yard score on the first drive of the game, but was held scoreless for the rest […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoTyrell Williams A Touchdown-Dependant WR4
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams has disappointed fantasy owners so far in the second half of the season. He's been held to under 50 receiving yards in five of his last six games, and hasn't eclipsed triple-digits since Week 1. Williams has also gone six straight games without a touchdown, making him hard to […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDarren Waller A TE1 Versus Jaguars
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller has put together back-to-back productive games after a disappointing month and a half. He's caught 13 of 15 targets for 172 yards in the two-game sample, proving to be the only fantasy relevant pass-catcher on the offense. The Jaguars are a middle of the pack defense versus the position, […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDerek Carr Off The Streaming Radar
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will take the field for the final time in front of the hometown Oakland fans this Sunday versus the Jaguars. Emotions will be running high with an electric stadium expected, but Carr shouldn't be trusted for your fantasy playoffs. His matchup is on the favorable side, but the offense funnels […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoTyrell Williams Disappoints Versus Titans
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams failed to do much on his four targets as the Titans rolled to a 42-21 Week 14 victory on Sunday. He hauled in three catches for 35 yards as he's now been held to under 50 yards in five of his last six contests. With Derek Carr failing to […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDarren Waller Paces Offense With 73 Yards
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller picked up a team-high 73 receiving yards as the team fell 42-21 to the Titans in Week 14. He finished tied with Deandre Washington for six receptions, proving to be Derek Carr's most reliable pass-catcher once again. Waller nearly found the end zone in the second quarter but came […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDeandre Washington Hits Paydirt As A Starting Fill-In
Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington wasn't as explosive as Josh Jacobs in Week 14, but he did a respectable job in the rookie's absence. He found the end zone on the team's first drive of the game, scoring from 14 yards out after an interception on defense gave them a short field. That was […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoDerek Carr Stalls In Second Half In Week 14 Loss
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completed 25 of 34 passes for 263 yards versus the Titans on Sunday, but it wasn't nearly enough to lead the team to victory. He threw for two touchdowns in the first half as the teams went to half time tied 21-21, but failed to find the end zone again […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoHunter Renfrow Officially Ruled Out
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has unsurprisingly been ruled out for this week's matchup versus the Titans. The fifth-round rookie broke a rib in Week 12 and will miss his second consecutive game and should be considered week-to-week. If owners were somehow banking on Renfrow for the fantasy playoffs, they can cut bait now […]
Riley Mrack 5 years agoJosh Jacobs Participates In Friday's Practice
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs participated in his first practice of the week on Friday, but head coach Jon Gruden noted that he "didn’t do much." It's encouraging that he got onto the field after revealing that he's played with a shoulder fracture since Week 7, but he's genuinely questionable for this weekend. It's […]
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