Man vs. Machine: Nick Mariano and ATC's Over/Undervalued Players

Welcome to Round 2 of Man vs. Machine, where one fantasy analyst goes toe-to-toe with one projection system for ranking supremacy. We here at RotoBaller are fortunate enough to have FantasyPros’ Most Accurate Fantasy Baseball Draft Ranker from both 2018 and 2019 on our roster in Nick Mariano and Ariel Cohen, respectively. Ariel also created […]

MLB Optimistic That Games Will Be Played In 2020

Executive director of the MLB Players Association Tony Clark is optimistic that games will be played at some point in 2020, but how and when that comes about is still up in the air. "We don’t have the answers," Clark said, "and we don’t expect those to come anytime soon." Players would be willing to […]

Jakob Poeltl is Back to Full Health

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) missed the final five games before the NBA was suspended due to a sprained MCL. He said that his knee issue should no longer be an issue once the NBA resumes play. Poeltl has been working out and appears to be ready to play, but who knows when […]

WPC+ Videocast: Danny Santana Ranking Debate

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut debate Danny Santana's ranking for the 2020 fantasy baseball season. Is the Texas Rangers outfielder and utility man a breakout candidate or potential bust at his current ADP? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as […]

Bulls Find Their New Executive VP of Basketball Operations

The Chicago Bulls have decided to shake up their front office while the NBA is on hiatus. The organization is finalizing a deal with Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas. He will be the new Executive VP of Basketball Operations for the Bulls going forward. Karnisovas helped turn around the Nuggets into a legitimate playoff […]

Serge Ibaka Wants to Return to Toronto

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka plans to re-sign with the organization as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. "This place is beautiful... It's a beautiful city, beautiful people here and then we have one of the best teams," says Ibaka. The Raptors are expected to have the funds available to keep Ibaka around next season. […]

Jorge Alfaro Fully Recovered and Healthy

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (oblique) is now fully healthy, according to Marlins president Michael Hill. Alfaro got hurt during spring training and was not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but with the extra time provided by the delay of the season, Alfaro will be ready to go whenever baseball starts. Alfaro is […]

Jeff Mathis Recovered From Hamstring Pull

Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis (hamstring) is recovered from the pulled left hamstring that he suffered just before spring training was suspended due to the coronavirus. General manager Jon Daniels said that Mathis just lacks the ability to test the leg under normal circumstances with everyone stuck at home. It sounds like Mathis should be […]

Break the League: Fantrax Points League Ranker

I never thought I'd ever say this but it looks like I'm going vegetarian for this article because there's no real beef here. Those that have been reading along with this series know that I've had some harsh words for ESPN, Yahoo, and CBS, as I think they often do a disservice to their points […]

WPC+ Videocast: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ranking Debate

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut debate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ranking for the 2020 fantasy baseball season. Is the Toronto Blue Jays third baseman a breakout candidate or potential bust at his current ADP? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as […]

WPC+ Videocast: Miguel Sano Ranking Debate

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut debate Miguel Sano's ranking for the 2020 fantasy baseball season. Is the Minnesota Twins third baseman a breakout candidate or potential bust at his current ADP? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! […]

Clint Capela Has Made Some Progress

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (heel) was making progress and actually began half-court workouts before the NBA was suspended on March 11. He was reportedly still feeling soreness on March 7, but often times rest is the best way to help with plantar fasciitis. It's unclear when the NBA is going to return, but Capela […]

Meyers Leonard is Almost Back to 100 Percent

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (ankle) has been banged up for quite some time, but is making solid progress. Leonard says he's been rehabbing his left ankle in his pool and estimates he's about 90 percent recovered. He has been out of action since February 3, but the NBA has been on hiatus since early […]

A.J. Hinch, Jeff Luhnow Suspensions Won't Leak Into 2021

Former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow will fulfill their one-season suspensions for the team's sign-stealing scandal even if no baseball is played in 2020 due to the coronavirus, according to sources. Hinch and Luhnow were banned for a year and fired in January after MLB investigated the Astros using cameras […]

Break the League: CBS Points League Ranker

Much like their milquetoast television lineup, CBS points leagues are like a warm bath of mediocrity. Are they great? No-oooo, but are they awful? Also, no. I mean, you're never really going to want to watch a Chuck Lorre sitcom or the latest chapter in naval policing, but they can still serve a purpose. Because sometimes […]

WPC+ Videocast: Bold Predictions for 2020

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut break out their favorite bold predictions for the 2020 MLB season in order to provide entertainment to fantasy baseball managers. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller […]

MLB Teams To Expand Rosters For First Month Of Season

When Major League Baseball is able to start the regular season, teams are expected to expand their rosters from 26 players to 29 players for the first month. MLB is also considering expanding the playoffs from 10 to 14 teams this year. To get creative with a shortened season, doubleheaders could be implemented as well, […]

Slow-Starting Hitters to Avoid in 2020

This fantasy baseball season is going to be strange, and there is nothing you can do to change that. What you can do is try to come up with a strategy that best sets your team up for success in this world of the unknown that currently exists. While we do not know when the […]

WPC+ Videocast: Top MLB Rookies to Target in Redraft

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut identify the top MLB rookies and prospects to watch and target in fantasy baseball redraft leagues for 2020. They also discuss how a shortened season should affect the way you approach rookies this season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

Yahoo Undervalued and Overvalued for H2H Points Leagues

Over the past week at RotoBaller, we've introduced a brand new approach to preparing for Points Leagues. Typically, analysts give you general points league rankings. We have those as well at RotoBaller. However, this approach falls short. Analysis and ranks must be platform specific, because every platform (ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, NFBC, Fantrax) has wildly different scoring settings […]

Break the League: Yahoo Points League Ranker

A hot mess...Oh, I'm sorry. Didn't someone just ask how I would describe Yahoo point leagues in three words or less? No? Oh. Well for the record, if anyone ever wants to know how I would describe Yahoo point leagues in three words or less, my official answer is, "a hot mess". The system was […]

Catcher Draft Sleepers for 2020

The catcher position is one of the most difficult positions to draft. It is like drafting at the tight end position for fantasy football and has been this way for several years. When drafting at the catcher position, the dilemma becomes whether or not to take a premium catcher with an early selection or wait […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Sim League Lineup Picks (3/23/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the cancellation of nearly every sporting event in the county, daily fantasy sites have had to get creative with offerings. That is certainly the case with FanDuel as they have introduced "NBA SIM leagues". Premise: Just like every NBA contest on FanDuel, you will pick two point guards, two shooting guards, two small forwards, […]

WPC+ Videocast: More Must-Have Players for 2020 Fantasy Baseball

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut are joined by Eric Samulski to share their must-own players for fantasy baseball drafts in 2020. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

One Adjustment Away: Potential HR Risers Based on Launch Angle

Hitting the ball in the air more frequently doesn’t always mean more home runs, but an increased launch angle certainly doesn’t hurt. Of the top-20 qualified batters by launch angle last season, only two failed to hit at least 20 home runs, and the group averaged more than 30 homers. Granted, many of those batters […]

Tristan Thompson Could Return to Cleveland Next Season

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was discussing a contract extension with the organization earlier in the season, but the two sides never finalized a deal. The Cavs are reportedly interested in bringing back Thompson on a team-friendly deal, according to Chris Fedor. Thompson has seen a smaller role on the team since Andre Drummond was […]

Michael Perez The Leader For Backup Catcher Duties

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez appeared to be in the lead for the backup catcher spot when spring training was canceled due to the coronavirus. He has better defensive skills than Chris Herrmann or Kevan Smith, and his left-handed bat is a better fit with right-handed hitting Mike Zunino. Perez was dedicated to winning […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Sim League Lineup Picks (3/21/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the cancellation of nearly every sporting event in the county, daily fantasy sites have had to get creative with offerings. That is certainly the case with FanDuel as they have introduced "NBA SIM leagues". Premise: Just like every NBA contest on FanDuel, you will pick two point guards, two shooting guards, two small forwards, […]

WPC+ Videocast: Must-Avoid Draft Busts for 2020

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut discuss players that could be busts or overvalued picks in 2020 fantasy baseball drafts. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

WPC+ Videocast: Deep Draft Sleepers

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut reveal their deepest sleepers for 2020 fantasy baseball drafts. These players are among their favorite late-round targets and undervalued picks. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]