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Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. And just like that, we've got another week of baseball in the history books. The 2023 season brings new rules and challenges, but that's exciting! Let's navigate these uncharted waters together and wade into the waiver waters. As always, I must caution you to […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoWeek 3 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Oscar Colas, Pierce Johnson
Can you believe it RotoBallers? It's already Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Today is the second article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 9th. Week 3 features players such as Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Orlando Arcia, Oscar Colas, and Pierce Johnson. Read more to see where these players rank […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoThe Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings
Admirers of starting pitching assemble, as it is once again time for my weekly top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown to hit the press. We've survived the offseason, enjoyed our draft days, and now it is time for battle. Here we go with the first 2023 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! This […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoWeek 2 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Yandy Diaz, A.J. Puk, Adam Duvall, Austin Meadows, Dany Jimenez
Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season. Today is the first article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 2nd. Week 2 features players such as Jake Fraley, A.J. Puk, Adam Duvall, Oscar Colas, and Dany Jimenez. Read more to see where these players rank in […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the 2023 fantasy baseball season, Premium RotoBallers. The calendar flips on and the games have begun. As is tradition, this also means every weekend will bring my waiver wire thoughts. It's still very early so I'm going to focus on the first […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoPitchers Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft
Many fantasy baseball drafts are in the books, and that means it is time for RotoBallers to stretch out those waiver muscles. This article will be my opportunity to provide one more chance for these pitching options at both starter and reliever that may have slipped through the cracks. For our purposes, we'll examine players […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoHitters Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft
Opening Day is on the horizon and most of your drafts are complete. That means it is time to tune on the waiver wire radars and sharpen your talents beyond the draft. I spoke on pitcher adds yesterday and now it is time to step into the batter's box! For our purposes, we'll examine players […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoGarrett Mitchell (OF, MIL) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Value
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 290 CURRENT ADP: ~306 overall ANALYSIS: Mitchell is a speedster with some pop that may endear himself to fantasy teams with a hot start. The Brewers could deploy an outfield rotation to start 2023 with Mitchell’s ability to handle center elevating his PT. Jesse Winker is a strong DH candidate but can […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings
I hope you've enjoyed the March Madness of preparing for the fantasy baseball season! That's what that phrase references, right? We here at RotoBaller are here to help with all kinds of content to help you win, and with that in mind, my fantasy baseball rankings series heads to the mound. And in case you […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's Points Leagues Targets 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 points formats are typically lumped into rotisserie angles and/or ignored entirely. We can't have our […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoNick Mariano's Points Leagues Early-Round Overvalued 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. There's insight […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoNick Mariano's Draft Sleepers 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. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with the term "sleeper" as each individual and/or site typically carries its own cutoff for consideration. So, let's get my definition out of the way first here! […]
Nick Mariano PREMIUM 2 years agoNick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Rankings
Opening Day is starting to appear on the horizon as the draft season hits its apex. We're cranking out content to help you crush it, and with that in mind, my fantasy baseball rankings series now heads to the outfield. And in case you missed any earlier pieces, you can see the rest of the […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings
March Madness isn't complete without ample fantasy baseball draft prep. My fantasy baseball rankings series finishes off the infield today with a dive into the six at shortstop. And in case you missed any, you can see the rest of the positional rankings articles here: Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings Fantasy […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's Top 150 Saves+Holds Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers
We continue our push into the future beyond traditional 5x5 rotisserie ranks that focus on closers alone. And this won't be it! Saves+Holds reliever ranks can be overlooked or left stale from an early offseason article, but I'll be here at least once a month to bring my leaderboard for the season. Allow me, Nick […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're moving along with my fantasy baseball rankings series as we head to the hot corner after hitting catcher, first base, and second base so far. Will you pay up for the top six or seven bats to solidify your standing, or wait for later options? Some of you play with corner-infield […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings
Howdy, RotoBallers! Today, we push on with my fantasy baseball rankings series and head to the keystone position after touching on catcher and first base so far. Whether you're ponying up for a superstar or comfortable waiting on later value, there is much to discuss! Some of you play with middle-infield slots, or maybe just […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings
We're motoring down the basepaths and headed for first base in my fantasy baseball rankings series. Whether you're ponying up for a superstar or comfortable waiting on later value, there is much to discuss! Some of you play with corner-infield slots, or maybe just an overall infielder, on top of the usual "1B" position. We've […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings
While catcher fantasy baseball rankings aren't the flashiest around, they're still a puzzle piece to consider when composing your championship artwork. The landscape changes mightily between one- and two-catcher formats, or for those who play in AL/NL-only leagues. The majority of you play with one catcher and don't need to wade into the mud of […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoYahoo ADP Comparison - Underpriced and Overpriced Players for Fantasy Baseball
Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoESPN ADP Comparison - Underpriced and Overpriced Players for Fantasy Baseball
Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoCarlos Carrasco (SP, NYM) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 290 CURRENT ADP: ~310 overall ANALYSIS: Carrasco topped 150 innings for the first time since 2018 and put forward a 15-7 record with a strikeout per frame to offer us. After a shoddy 2021 with a poor 5.22 FIP behind the 6.04 ERA in 53 ⅔ IP, we got a […]
Nick Mariano 2 years agoNick 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 […]
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