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Nick Mariano's Late-Round Fliers List for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)
This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, RotoBallers! I hope you're ready to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy. We’re here to dig a little deeper into the draft room and look for players that would be wise to […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoNick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)
This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. In order […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoNick Mariano's Auction Draft Strategies and Tips for Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)
This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Open up those checkbooks, RotoBallers, and welcome to the entertaining format that is auction-based fantasy baseball. This is not a 101-level "how-to" guide, you'll need to know how to click "Bid" and not close […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoWil Myers (1B/OF, CIN) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 225 CURRENT ADP: ~240 overall ANALYSIS: Myers’ ADP continues a modest climb following his signing in Cincinnati but there’s still plenty of room to profit. There’s some Myers fatigue as he debuted in 2013 at 22, but the man is only 32 and now gets hitter-friendly confines at Great American […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoJosh Jung (3B, TEX) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 205 CURRENT ADP: ~220 overall ANALYSIS: Okay, a preseason injury last year ruined this but we’re back for more. As a reminder, Jung turned 342 plate appearances split between Double- and Triple-A last year into 19 homers with a .326/.398/.592 slash line (.413 BABIP. Thanks, Round Rock!). Jung’s September cup […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoAdalberto Mondesi (SS, BOS) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 220 CURRENT ADP: ~235 overall ANALYSIS: This is the way. We may never witness Mondesi’s full potential, but paying pennies here just in case is a slam dunk. Mondesi has only managed 50 games and 190 plate appearances over the last two seasons, but even those slump-infested waters supplied six […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoOutfield Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks
Spring Training is flying and we're off to the races with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. It's time to […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoShortstop Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks
Spring Training is flying and we're off to the races with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. It's time to […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoThird Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks
Baseball is coming, so it is time for another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. Today, we'll look at third basemen […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoRotoBaller Staff Mock Draft Analysis: 12-Team Roto League Draft
Mock drafts remain an integral piece of fantasy baseball prep in 2023. Some of RotoBaller’s top minds joined up for a 12-team 5x5 Roto mock draft over on Fantrax. I’ll be delivering a round-by-round breakdown of the draft and highlighting some noteworthy picks along the way. Then I'll point out some trends, including how third […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoSecond Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks
And we're back to the Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We started with first base and now head to second base as we make […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoFirst Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks
Baseball is coming, so it is time for another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We'll start at first base and […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNFL Divisional Round Playoff League Rankings for Fantasy Football: CeeDee Lamb, Jerick McKinnon, Devonta Smith, Gabe Davis
After a very exciting opening round of games, the 2023 NFL playoffs continue this week with the Divisional Round. With that comes even more new fantasy football contests that begin in the Divisional Round, and are geared towards the remainder of the NFL playoffs through the Super Bowl. Below are our 2023 fantasy football divisional […]
Nick Mariano 2 years ago2022 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks
Howdy, and welcome to the official 2022 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with some lighthearted commentary by yours truly. As is tradition, I'm your host, Nick Mariano. I'm not Michael Scott, but I always try to make The Dundies proud as we look back […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNFL Playoff League Rankings for Fantasy Football: Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Stefon Diggs, Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders
After an exciting end to the regular season, the 2023 NFL playoffs are starting this week. With that comes different types of fantasy football contests geared towards the playoffs. Below are our 2023 fantasy football playoff league rankings to help you make the best decision for your playoff league rosters. Let's take a look at […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWaiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round Including Tyler Allgeier, Jarrett Stidham, Chase Edmonds, Tyquan Thornton
Hello and welcome to those of you still in the fight heading into the last week of the regular season. While many leagues elect to end before this, we salute you who open your hearts to the chaos. Cross the finish line strong by leaning on RotoBaller for updates on injuries and team motivations as […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWeek 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Deshaun Watson, Treylon Burks, Kadarius Toney, KJ Osborn
Welcome to Week 18 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 18
There's no other way to start than pausing and hoping Damar Hamlin pulls through the terrifying Monday night situation. Selfishly, I'm glad I wrote most of this before the game because fantasy feels even less important than usual when life is so acutely put at risk. I know most of you have finished your seasons […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWeek 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Zack Moss, James Cook, Isaiah Hodgins, Rashid Shaheed
Welcome to Week 17 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 17
Hello and welcome to many of you for the last FAAB run of the year. With championships in the crosshairs and no massive shake-ups to most teams, you'll want to be aggressive and make sure to prioritize your needs if short on funds. Ordering your $0 bids appropriately is critical. Note your opponent's budget and […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWaiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round Including James Cook, Jahan Dotson, Isaiah Hodgins, Kendrick Bourne
Welcome back to one of the final waiver looks of this fantasy football season! Let's climb toward those championships together as we start turning those calendars to 2023. Take home the hardware by scouring RotoBaller for updates as we bring you an initial waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 17. This column is published […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16
Welcome to those of you still rocking with us as we hit those prime playoff weeks! What waiver magic can the holiday season bring for you? Fantasy football remains a war of attrition and all we can hope to do is field our best and let the chips fall where they may. Those who held […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWeek 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Zay Jones, Tyler Allgeier, DJ Chark, Zack Moss, Noah Fant
Welcome to Week 16 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWaiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round Including Zay Jones, Deon Jackson, Marquise Goodwin, Rashid Shaheed
The playoffs are off and running with most of Week 15 behind us, which means those championship dreams draw ever closer! We saw a wacky ending in Las Vegas and some key injuries struck Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Lockett, and more. You already know to keep track of their updates on RotoBaller as we bring you […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWeek 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Zonovan Knight, D.J. Chark, Zay Jones, James Cook, Evan Engram
Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 15
With 14 weeks and many of your regular seasons in the books, we now shift into playoff hyperdrive. Some of you might be limping into the playoffs, others might be getting reinforcements back at just the right time. Whatever the case may be, the waiver wire is your only ally at this point. Don't stop […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWaiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round Including Zonovan Knight, Jerick McKinnon, Evan Engram, D.J. Chark
Many are off into the playoffs as Week 15 approaches, so let's check in on early waiver targets. Week 14 saw key injuries strike several quarterbacks, as Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, and Tyler Huntley all left with concussions. Mike White injured his ribs, Deebo Samuel most likely has a high-ankle sprain, Dameon Pierce hurt his […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWeek 14 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Treylon Burks, Cam Akers, Nico Collins, James Cook, Greg Dulcich
Welcome to Week 14 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 14
Week 14 approaches and that means you're either facing a must-win spot or you're already looking ahead to those playoff matchups. Week 13 brought several key injuries that not only yield opportunities for their direct backups but also send out ripple effects that we must account for. Don't be stingy and pay close attention to […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWaiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round Including Zonovan Knight, DeeJay Dallas, Cam Akers, Tyler Huntley
Week 13 brought several big performances and key injuries as your playoff pictures take shape. Jimmy Garoppolo has a broken foot, Lamar Jackson injured his knee, Kenneth Walker III hurt his ankle, Courtland Sutton dinged a hamstring, and Tua Tagovailoa suffered an ankle injury. Early word is that Tua's injury is not serious. As always, […]
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