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Dynasty Tight End Rankings Analysis (June)
We are closing in on the 2018 NFL season and training camp is right around the corner. As fantasy owners are gearing up for another exciting season, the Rotoballer staff continues to update our rankings for all formats. Kyle Richardson, Steven Halupka and yours truly have put together consensus rankings for dynasty leagues. Today, I’ll […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle
Launch angle is one of the most commonly referenced Statcast results these days. Some stadiums even display these statistics on each batted ball for the most casual fan to see during a ballgame. Taken in isolation, it doesn't tell the whole story of a batted ball's progress, but it can be a valuable tool to […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 13
You can pore over stats for days, analyzing leaderboards and recent trends, but there is no substitute for watching the game itself. While you can't quantify spin rate or exit velocity with the naked eye, you get a true sense of how a player performs in key situations and the eyeball test sometimes proves truer […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - xSLG
We're all familiar with slugging percentage and how it values extra base hits over singles. Expected slugging percentage is a newer stat that attempts to identify a player's skill more so than regular slugging percentage, as xSLG removes defense from the equation. Since batters have control over their exit velocity and launch angle, but not […]
Pierre Camus 6 years ago2018 PPR Mock Draft Review - Rankings vs Reality
Rotoballer's first mock draft of the 2018 fantasy football season is in the books. You may think that our results would closely mirror our own early PPR rankings, but that isn't always the case. There were quite a few surprises, to say the least, as some owners threw the concept of ADP right out the […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 12
Injuries suck. We've always known this, but the move to a 10-day disabled list last year along with numerous injuries to high-profile players this year have slapped fantasy owners in the face with the hard, cold hand of reality. Injuries can cause huge shifts in value for fantasy players, so it's always wise to assess […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoFantasy Bomb Podcast - #SFB8 Preview
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano preview this year's Scott Fish Bowl 8 (SFB8) by breaking down the updated rules, settings, and draft strategies for this unique format. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Barrels
It's time to revisit the most telling of Statcast numbers - Barrels. You may recall that last time we identified Evan Gattis and Andrew Benintendi as potential buy-low candidates because their power was due to arrive while warning you away from short-term power surgers like Pedro Alvarez and Daniel Palka. Let's see how things have […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 11
It finally feels like summer! As the weather heats up, so do many bats that have lain dormant for the first quarter of the season. Monthly splits are very real for certain players, so you may consider buying into some recent hot streaks, fluky as they may seem. Scouting players who may be undervalued and […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Launch Angle (Week 10)
Besides being a fancy analytics term that baseball broadcasters can spit out on a Sunday afternoon, launch angle plays a big part in determining how other advanced metrics play out, such as HR/FB, FB/LD, and Hard%. Launch angle doesn't dictate how good a player is hitting, but is meant to be more descriptive of the […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 10
One man's trash is another man's treasure. This is what I tell myself when I'm bidding $6 for Ryan Braun in an Ottoneu league where I need OF help or adding Zack Godley to a pitching staff that has underperformed. These players aren't without warts and could never turn back to top form this season, […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoBest-Ball Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver
At Rotoballer, we are MFL10 fanatics. So much so, that we assembled our very own Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown on which players you should […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Hard Hit Rate
Those of you familiar with Fangraphs and their plethora of advanced stats have probably seen and evaluated Hard Hit rate before. Statcast keeps its own set of data based on exit velocity and even measures the number of balls leaving the bat over 95 mph. It's not surprising that the leaderboard is littered with superstars […]
Pierre Camus 6 years agoBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 9
Swinging a deal for a superstar player that can make an impact on your team is easier said than done. It almost always requires a superstar player sent in return. The best way to fix a struggling fantasy team isn't always by adding one player. You may need to mix and match pieces to boost […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoUpdated Starting Pitcher Rankings (May) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball
We are a quarter of the way through the regular season for Major League Baseball, so our crack staff at RotoBaller has updated our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. We kick things off with a look at the starting pitcher ranks. Aces are more scarce than ever, with the injury bug taking a chunk out of elite […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoRookie Mock Draft Reaction - RotoBaller and Friends
It's dynasty football season, but then again, when isn't it? Rookie drafts have already begun in some leagues, while others are still getting ready for the biggest day of the offseason. We recently gathered some writers and fantasy football experts from RotoBaller, PlayerProfiler, Football Diehards, FFD260, and more, to conduct a mock rookie draft for […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoFantasy Bomb Podcast - NFL Rumors
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano discuss NFL news and rumors as OTAs begin, talk some NBA, and double-down on bold predictions by starting rumors of their own. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Average Home Run Distance
Home run distance is often bandied about as a stat meant inspire awe for today's most prolific sluggers. Upper deck moonshots and splashes in McCovey's Cove are quite possibly the most entertaining moments to watch for casual fans, but fantasy baseball owners reap no benefit for additional distance reached. Simply put, a homer is a […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 8
Since last week's column, Luke Weaver has allowed one run over his past 12 innings and Luis Castillo notched another victory by striking out eight in six frames against the Dodgers. Also, Alen Hanson hit the DL and Tim Anderson hasn't notched a single HR, SB, or RBI since May 9. Fantasy baseball giveth and […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoDynasty Team Analysis - New Orleans Saints
Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We will discuss every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, then review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the draft. Including which players you should trust, and which players should you avoid. We will also […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoFantasy Bomb Podcast - Best-Ball (MFL10) Rankings Revealed
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano review the top 50 players in our site's consensus best-ball rankings for MFL10 leagues. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 7-9 AM […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers/Fallers - Barrels and Exit Velocity
As we enter the seventh week of the baseball season, there is a large enough sample size to rightfully pass judgment on a player's performance without expecting a sudden or dramatic change. While it's easy to glance at the HR leaderboard and determine that these players are tearing the cover off the ball, there are […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoBuy or Sell - Underowned and Overowned Players for Week 7
This must be the week when the action really starts. After a few minor deals here and there in April, I've seen a flurry of activity in many fantasy leagues and have made a couple of major transactions myself. We already have trade advice and strategy readily available, so I'll instead continue to focus on […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoFantasy Bomb - Team Projections for 2018
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano step back and look at the big picture for fantasy football in 2018 by evaluating team offenses after the NFL Draft. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoBuy or Sell - Underowned and Overowned Players for Week 6
It was nice to see Drew Pomeranz toss a quality start (finally) and prove that he's not a carcass of a former Rockies pitcher like Jhoulys Chacin. This, however, is a disclaimer that some of these buy-low/sell-high candidates may not pan out right away. Or ever. I'm still hoping that as soon as Domingo Santana […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoFantasy Bomb - NFL Draft 2018 Risers, Fallers, and Sleepers
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano break down their post-NFL Draft risers and fallers, as well as identify some late-round sleepers based on landing spot. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoWeek 5 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups and Cuts
We're back at it again this week with some points league advice. We will delve into some players who have been consistent over the first month of the season, as well as what guys to cut loose whether it be due to a downturn in production or an injury. In last week's suggestions of pitchers to […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoBuy or Sell - Underowned and Overowned Players for Week 5
Stop the presses - Ronald Acuna has arrived! The presses have actually been kicking into overdrive since he amazed the baseball world with a wicked single and a couple of really, really long fly ball outs in his Major League debut. Oh, he hit a mammoth home run in his second game too. Like any […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoFantasy Bomb - NFL Draft 2018 Round 1 Instant Reaction
RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano live stream the 2018 NFL Draft to provide instant reaction and fantasy football analysis. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 7-9 AM […]
Pierre Camus 7 years agoMallex Smith (OF, TB) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith could hit .250 this season and he would still be a great player to add; this is mainly because he will steal 45 bases along the way. Kevin Kiermaier's injury was just what Smith owners were waiting for, as he […]
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