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The Z Files: Spin City
The Z Files: Spin City
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Todd Zola takes a look at the spin rate leaderboards on individual pitches and finds some surprising numbers from veteran hurlers like Adam Wainwright.
Minor League Barometer: Risers & Fallers
June 15, 2021
Among the hot early performers, Jesse Siegel profiles an excellent infielder in the St. Louis organization.
MLB Barometer: Risers & Fallers
June 14, 2021
Erik Halterman takes a look at this week's risers and fallers, leading off with Vladimir Guerrero, who's leading the league with 21 homers and sits tied for second with a .344 average.
SXM Highlights: Should We Be Worried About Corbin Burnes?
June 14, 2021
Chris Liss explains to James Anderson why we should keep an eye on Corbin Burnes after Saturday's rough outing versus the Pirates.
Bernie on the Scene: Tracking Baseball’s Basic Agreement Negotiations
June 14, 2021
Bernie Pleskoff shares his insights into the Collective Bargaining Agreement and also discusses the exciting play of Shohei Ohtani.
MLB Betting: Monday Best Bets
June 14, 2021
Joe Sheehan breaks down the board for Monday's MLB action and identifies a trio of wagers to consider, including a look at the showdown between the Nationals and Pirates.
DraftKings MLB: Monday Breakdown
June 14, 2021
Mike Barner dials up Monday's 13-game DraftKings slate, rolling with a Giants stack against Matt Peacock and the Diamondbacks.
MLB Betting: Futures Update
June 14, 2021
Michael Rathburn takes a look at the futures market and identifies some wagers to target as we approach the midway point of the season.
FanDuel MLB: Monday Targets
June 14, 2021
Chris Morgan examines Monday’s slate and likes Kris Bryant against Mets lefty David Peterson, who sports a 6.32 ERA.
AL FAAB Factor: AL Pickups of the Week
June 13, 2021
Dan Marcus looks over the available talent in the AL and notes that Gregory Soto could have the next save chance in Detroit.
MLB Betting: Sunday Best Bets
June 13, 2021
Michael Rathburn is betting Pablo Lopez can rack up the strikeouts Sunday. That and more in his best bets.
NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week
June 13, 2021
The Mets have really been hurt by injuries this season, but Jan Levine sees one of their regular contributors returning by the end of the month.
DraftKings MLB: Sunday Breakdown
June 13, 2021
Dan Marcus figures a few Houston hitters represent significant values with a favorable matchup in Minnesota.
FanDuel MLB: Sunday Targets
June 13, 2021
With Joey Lucchesi set to start for the Mets, Chris Morgan is offering up a few Padres hitters.
Weekly Hitter Rankings: Mets Catching Up
June 12, 2021
Todd Zola's weekly hitter rankings features the Mets on top with three doubleheaders in the next 10 days.
Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Towering Above the Rest
June 12, 2021
Todd Zola ranks the week's starting pitching as Rays ace Tyler Glasnow is leaps and bounds ahead of the pack.
FanDuel MLB: Saturday Targets
June 12, 2021
Chris Bennett expects Ronald Acuna to continue to play well against the Marlins, against whom he’s 9-of-20 and is overdue a home run.
MLB Betting: Saturday Best Bets
June 12, 2021
Juan Blanco likes the Mets among his best bets for Saturday.
Baseball Draft Kit: Knowing the Rules and Playing to Your Format
March 3, 2020
Clay Link argues that knowing your league rules and playing to your format is a skill and one of the easiest ways to gain an edge in fantasy baseball.
The Long Game: The Shape of Things To Come
March 3, 2020
Erik Siegrist considers the impact of MLB rule changes, both current and proposed, and wonders if bat-first catchers like Gary Sanchez could become the norm in the near future.
Farm Futures: Ranking The Rookies
March 2, 2020
James Anderson ranks the rookies based on expected value for 2020, and Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is the cream of the crop.
Building the Ultimate Draft List - Part 2
March 2, 2020
Chris Liss goes deeper into his Cheat Sheet building process for NFBC Contests.
Baseball Draft Kit: Uncovering Value Plays in the SP Market
March 2, 2020
David Regan gives a primer on how to uncover starting pitching gems and shares some of his picks for 2020.
RotoWire Roundtable: Top 300 Composite Rankings
March 2, 2020
Individual sets of fantasy baseball rankings by Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, Todd Zola and Erik Halterman are compiled into a composite ranking.
SXM Highlights: Where Does Julio Urias Figure in LA's Plans?
February 27, 2020
The Dodgers are stacked when it comes to pitching talent, but if Urias stays healthy he should see plenty of innings.
SXM Highlights: Where Would You Draft Victor Robles?
February 27, 2020
If Nationals OF Victor Robles gets playing time, he could be a very valuable player. Clay talks with Jeff about the upside of this well - rounded player.
Mound Musings: A Look at Pitching in the NL Central
February 27, 2020
This week, Brad Johnson tackles the National League Central, where in St. Louis Jack Flaherty is the must-have arm.
The Z Files: Pitching In to Get an Edge
February 26, 2020
Todd Zola takes a look at the kinds of pitchers unduly penalized by standard valuation systems, including hurlers like Domingo German who are set to miss significant time.
SXM Highlights: Is Adalberto Mondesi's NFBC ADP Misleading?
February 25, 2020
Although many are excited about Mondesi this year, Jeff and Chris are more cautious in their evaluation.
Baseball Draft Kit: Roster Construction
February 25, 2020
2016 NFBC Main Event overall champion Rob Silver gives his expert insight into building a winning fantasy baseball roster.
Building the Ultimate Draft List -- Part 1
February 25, 2020
Chris Liss walks us through the process that helped him finish 12th overall in the NFBC Online Championship last year.
SXM Highlights: Expectations for Dylan Bundy With the Angels?
February 24, 2020
Liss and Jeff like the chances of an improved Dylan Bundy now that the pitcher is with the Angels.
Collette Calls: More About the 200 IP Problem
February 24, 2020
Jason Collette analyzes the prospects of certain pitchers working 200 innings this season. Is Sonny Gray a safe bet to hit 200 IP?
Sim Leagues: Scoresheet Draft Primer
February 24, 2020
Jeff Barton offers a primer on simulation leagues and tips for drafting on ScoreSheet Baseball where owners put together real-life major league teams.
Farm Futures: Outfield Tiers, Top 400 Update
February 24, 2020
James Anderson uses tiers to rank the top outfield prospects in the game including Luis Robert, who is set to make his MLB debut with the White Sox.
Spring Training Job Battles: Let the Games Begin
February 21, 2020
Erik Halterman takes a thorough look at the relevant job battles around baseball on the eve of the first full day of spring training games.
Umpire Analysis: Considering Weather Conditions
July 25, 2014
With FanDuel recently debuting a weather tracking feature, RotoWire's Christopher Olson examines the impact of weather factors when selecting a daily lineup.
Friday Lineup Card: Phelps Offers Mid-Season Rotation Help
July 24, 2014
The Yankees have been looking for stability in their rotation of late...
DraftKings MLB: Weekend Value Plays
July 24, 2014
Jerry Donabedian runs through the value plays on DraftKings over the weekend, including Coco Crisp and other left-handed hitting Athletics.
Tuesday Lineup Card: McCarthyism
July 21, 2014
Unlucky and underrated, Brandon McCarthy looks like a strong second-half option in a wide variety of formats.
DraftKings MLB: Value Plays for the Week
July 21, 2014
Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma and San Francisco's Ryan Vogelsong highlight Jerry Donabedian's list of solid value plays this week.
DFS Baseball 101: Breaking Down Vegas Data - Part II (Run Totals)
July 21, 2014
RotoWire's Michael Rathburn dives deep into the numbers to find the best Vegas data regarding run totals.
Monday Lineup Card: Leave It To Lee
July 20, 2014
All the info you need for Monday's daily action.
Sunday Lineup Card: Reel In Chris Young
July 19, 2014
A look at Sunday’s matchups
Saturday Lineup Card: d'Arnaud Regrets
July 18, 2014
Travis d'Arnaud has been swinging a hot bat since his recall from Triple-A, and is now occupying the fifth spot in the order for the Mets.
Umpire Analysis: Examining Conventional Wisdom
July 18, 2014
RotoWire's Christopher Olson examines some of the most common daily fantasy advice, helping you build the most profitable lineup each day.
The Daily Duel: Bringing Up Buster
July 18, 2014
Giants catcher Buster Posey scuffled in the final two weeks leading into the All-Star break, making him a nice value on FanDuel, as Kevin Payne writes.
Friday Lineup Card: Rookie Pitcher deGrom Groovin' Along
July 17, 2014
The Mets continue to provide a surprising source of pitching help for fantasy owners...
Draftster MLB: The Return of Weekly Picks
July 17, 2014
There's plenty of offensive value this week on Draftster with struggling pitchers going up against potent lineups, but Boston's Clay Buchholz is one of the exceptions.
DFS Baseball 101: Breaking Down Vegas Data - Part I (Pitching)
July 14, 2014
RotoWire's Michael Rathburn dives deep into the numbers to find the best Vegas data pitching values.
Saturday Lineup Card: Here To Stay
July 11, 2014
Arismendy Alcantara is not merely an NL-only option. He is here for good and worthy of consideration in nearly all formats.

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