Updated Pitcher Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues (July)

As if preseason rankings and projections weren't fickle enough already... Now, we are presented with a delayed, shortened season that has already seen several players opt out while others are uncertain to return after testing positive for COVID-19. For that reason, you won't see David Price or Felix Hernandez in these rankings and others are […]

Mariano's Saves+Holds Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers

To any reader who thinks they don't have a voice here at RotoBaller, let it be known that this article came from a simple Reddit comment about how those seeking Saves+Holds reliever ranks were often overlooked. Poof, and here we are. Allow me, Nick Mariano, 2018's most accurate draft expert and sharer of names with […]

EPL Betting Picks (7/18/20 & 7/19/20) - English Premier League Soccer Wagers

Following a good weekend, the weekday slate has been a slight struggle. Wednesday saw us one goal away in three games from all correct scores and all picks. We did bag one +575 correct score but Thursday brought us back down to Earth. Not helped by Southampton hitting the woodwork twice and having a potential […]

Underpriced Hitters According to ATC Projections

While nothing is guaranteed, we can at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. Baseball is back, baby! Summer camp (I refuse to call it Spring Training 2.0) has now begun and Opening Day is set for July 23/24. Coming with the return are seismic changes; a universal DH, limited opponents, a […]

Six-Man Rotations: Who's Doing It and Why It Matters

With only 60 games making up the 2020 regular season, it appears likely some unconventional pitching strategies will be featured. One strategy that is likely to be somewhat popular is the six-man rotation. So far, two teams have already committed to using six starters for at least the beginning of the season. Others could follow […]

Top 250 MLB Dynasty Prospects - Final Preseason Update

The 2020 MLB season is going to look very different. But as long as the virus doesn’t rear its ugly head in an apocalyptic fashion, it’s still going to be fun. And to help fantasy managers prepare for this season and for those to come, we’ve updated our Top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball prospects list. […]

Updated First Base Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues (July)

With Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season just a few weeks away, we have a new batch of updated fantasy baseball rankings for you here at RotoBaller. The unpredictable effects of COVID-19 and the implementation of the 60-game season will make the upcoming fantasy campaign the most unique we have ever seen. Not only […]

Introducing the MLB Baller Ranks

It’s my extraordinary pleasure to introduce The Baller Ranks, an up-to-date rankings sheet for player values. We wanted to roll this out back in March, but 2020 has had other ideas... Ideally, The Baller Ranks are not a set of pre-season rankings or draft recommendations. They are designed to be an in-season set of data-based […]

Updated Shortstop Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues (July)

With Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season just a few weeks away, we have a new batch of updated fantasy baseball rankings for you here at RotoBaller. The unpredictable effects of COVID-19 and the implementation of the 60-game season will make the upcoming fantasy campaign the most unique we have ever seen. Not only […]

Overpriced Hitters According to ATC Projections

RotoBaller is fortunate to have 2019's most accurate ranker, Ariel Cohen, to give us his updated ATC projections. I have taken those projections and turned them into fantasy dollars, ranking them accordingly. By comparing these rankings to the latest NFBC ADP data, we can see which players ATC likes at their draft price, and who should […]

Underpriced Pitchers According to ATC Projections

While nothing is guaranteed, we can at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. Baseball is back, baby! Summer camp (I refuse to call it Spring Training 2.0) has now begun and Opening Day is set for July 23/24. Coming with the return are seismic changes; a universal DH, limited opponents, a […]

Jordan Zimmermann Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (forearm) is dealing with tightness in his forearm, which is the same injury that shut him down for a while in 2019. It's not what you want to hear from a 34-year-old hurler that was considering retirement after the 2020 season before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Zimmermann had an […]

Closers and Saves Report: Summer Camp Edition

In a normal year, we'd be talking about the upcoming trade deadline and how this team needs that player but that team needs this player but then that guy got hurt. During a normal baseball season, we'd be discussing the All-Star Game and how this player definitely didn't deserve a spot and that player was certainly robbed of his […]

Isaac Paredes Cleared To Rejoin Team

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Isaac Paredes has been cleared to rejoin the team's 60-player pool and will take part in the workout on Friday night at Comerica Park. Paredes is listed as the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old is an advanced hitter at his age and had 57 walks and 61 […]

JaCoby Jones Day-To-Day

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (oblique) is day-to-day, and his injury isn't considered serious. Jones was scratched from the team's intrasquad game on Wednesday, but it was just a precaution and he should be good to go for Opening Day next Friday. Although he is expected to be Detroit's starting center fielder, the 28-year-old doesn't […]

Daniel Norris Close To Returning

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris is reportedly expected to join Detroit's summer camp before the end of next week. Norris has not attended camp yet and was recently placed on the 10-day injured list after testing positive for COVID-19. Upon his return, Norris is expected to compete for the fifth spot in the rotation. […]

Derek Hill Dealing With Sore Kneecap

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill is day-to-day with a sore kneecap. Hill exited Thursday's intrasquad game because of the injury. Hill seems poised to make his MLB debut this season, but he is still unlikely to receive consistent playing time. JaCoby Jones, Cameron Maybin, Niko Goodrum and Victor Reyes are all ahead of him on the […]

Nick Mariano's 2020 Draft Sleepers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a polarizing term in fantasy sports, becoming an SEO must for articles despite no real consensus on what it means. So let's get my definition out of the way first. Sleepers are not necessarily meant to be names that no one else […]

JaCoby Jones Dealing With Oblique Tightness

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (oblique) was scratched from the team's intrasquad game on Wednesday with left oblique tightness. Riley Greene entered the starting lineup as a result in left field, while Victor Reyes shifted to center field. Oblique injuries can be tricky, so there's no guarantee that Jones will be ready in just over […]

EPL Betting Picks (7/16/20 & 7/17/20) - English Premier League Soccer Wagers

We had a good weekend slate with eight picks banking out of eleven plus a +750 correct score pick. We were denied a +1956 parlay from a dreadful VAR call for Crystal Palace and on Saturday, Liverpool and Chelsea combined for 38 shots but just one goal otherwise we could have been looking at a […]

EPL Betting Picks (7/14/20 & 7/15/20) - English Premier League Soccer Wagers

With one game left of the weekend slate, we've had a decent enough few days. Six of the nine picks from the slate have hit so far plus a +750 correct score pick. We were denied a +1956 parlay from a dreadful VAR call for Crystal Palace and on Saturday, Liverpool and Chelsea combined for […]

EPL Betting Picks (7/12/20 & 7/13/20) - English Premier League Soccer Wagers

The midweek slate was a mixed bag. Denied by the woodwork and controversial officiating on Tuesday. On Thursday, two of our picks drew. And Wednesday, I'm still salty about. With 90 minutes on the clock in the first three games, we need a West Ham goal to bag all three picks and two correct scores. […]

EPL Betting Picks (7/11/20) - English Premier League Soccer Wagers

The midweek slate was a mixed bag. Denied by the woodwork and controversial officiating on Tuesday. On Thursday, two of our picks drew. And Wednesday, I'm still salty about. With 90 minutes on the clock in the first three games, we need a West Ham goal to bag all three picks and two correct scores. […]

Alex Faedo, Tarik Skubal Head To Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed five more players on the 10-day injured list on Thursday night, including shortstop Sergio Alcantara, outfielder Daz Cameron, right-hander Alex Faedo, third baseman Isaac Paredes and lefty Tarik Skubal. The team didn't specify injuries for any of them. The Tigers announced on Wednesday that they've had individuals test positive for COVID-19, […]

Spencer Torkelson Working With Alan Trammell

Detroit Tigers corner infielder Spencer Torkelson, the first overall pick in the draft, started working with Hall of Fame shortstop Alan Trammell during Tigers summer camp as he transitions from first to third base. Torkelson also had his first at-bat at Comerica Park on Wednesday, grounding out softly to shortstop. The power-hitting first baseman from […]

Casey Mize Impresses in Scrimmage

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize impressed in Thursday's intrasquad scrimmage. He allowed no hits in 2 1/3 innings and struck out three batters, including Miguel Cabrera on only three pitches. Mize is Detroit's top prospect and has the talent to become one of the best pitchers in the game. If he can crack the […]

Daniel Norris Tests Positive For COVID-19

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris has tested positive for COVID-19. Norris was recently placed on the 10-day injured list. He seemed optimistic when addressing the situation, stating the following: "I’m healthy and ready to rock as soon as I get some good news." Last season, he went 3-13 with a […]

Daniel Norris Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He has not been seen at any of Detroit's summer camp workouts. He was projected to be part of the starting rotation. Michael Fulmer seems like a safe bet to take his place. Fulmer is an intriguing sleeper with upside. The […]

Rony Garcia Making Case For Roster

Detroit Tigers pitcher Rony Garcia, a 22-year-old right-handed Rule 5 pick from the Yankees, could be making a case for the Opening Day roster. Garcia struck out three batters in 2 1/3 innings in Wednesday's intrasquad game and only allowed one well-struck ball to Miguel Cabrera. "Garcia threw the living fire out of the ball," […]

Michael Fulmer Looks Good In Intrasquad Action

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow) looked good on Wednesday during a brief, two-inning, 25-pitch outing in the team's intrasquad game. It was an important milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery last March, and he will look to prove to the Tigers that he belongs in the Opening Day rotation over the […]