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MLB Barometer: Happy Real Opening Day
March 31, 2014
Clayton Kershaw's back inflammation has Howard Bender really concerned. See who else has caught his eye heading into the start of the season.
MLB Barometer: Ventura Highway
March 26, 2014
Yordano Ventura and his 100 mph fastball have won the Royals' fifth starter's job. See who else has seen his stock climb in Howard Bender's initial Barometer of the season.
2014 Royals Team Preview: Banking On Offense
February 9, 2014
The Royals have addressed some needs to keep a productive offense together, but can their starting rotation hold up enough to be competitive?
Baseball Draft Kit: Mock Draft Results
February 3, 2014
Where did Billy Hamilton go in the RotoWire Magazine Mock? Check out the results and Howard Bender's write up of the first RotoWire mock for the 2014 campaign.
MLB Barometer: Looking Ahead to 2014
October 4, 2013
Howard Bender's final Barometer of the 2013 season takes a look at a handful of players whose stock rose or fell for 2014, including the Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma, who finished the season in style.
MLB Barometer: This Is It
MLB Barometer: This Is It
September 22, 2013
September 22, 2013
Manny Machado has a bright future, but he's really slowed down this September.
MLB Barometer: Who the (Heck) Are These Guys?
September 15, 2013
Howard Bender shines the spotlight on some unlikely September heroes, including the Orioles' Danny Valencia.
MLB Barometer: Give Them a Hand
September 9, 2013
Hand injuries to Carlos Gonzalez and Starling Marte are preventing them from being factors in the stretch run.
MLB Barometer: Bittersweet
MLB Barometer: Bittersweet
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
Matt Kemp's imminent return will create a domino effect in terms of sharing the playing time in the Dodgers' outfield.
MLB Barometer: Tough Decisions
August 25, 2013
You may have to make the difficult decision to cut Jose Bautista, pending on your league's depth, given how little time we have left this season.
MLB Barometer: Fading Starlin
August 18, 2013
Starlin Castro got benched midway through Saturday's game, punctuating a miserable 2013 season.
MLB Barometer: Digging Deep
MLB Barometer: Digging Deep
August 11, 2013
August 11, 2013
Some recent transactions have changed the landscape for teams' rosters. Howard Bender tells you which changes can have a positive fantasy impact.
MLB Barometer: The Replacements
August 6, 2013
Howard Bender suggests a few alternatives for replacing injured players like Carlos Gonzalez or one of the suspended players in the Biogenesis scandal.
MLB Barometer: Contingency Plans
July 28, 2013
With the trade deadline approaching, you should be aware of players potentially getting dealt and what might result of those trades. You should also start preparing more for pitchers hitting innings limits like Matt Harvey.
MLB Barometer: Home Run Derby Curse?
July 21, 2013
Yoenis Cespedes has been sidelined with a wrist injury since winning the Home Run Derby on Monday.
MLB Barometer: Smoak On Fire
July 14, 2013
Justin Smoak has started to display some of the power potential many thought he had when he was drafted. Can he keep it up? Howard Bender discusses him and more this week.
MLB Barometer: LoMo Rising
July 7, 2013
Logan Morrison has played well since returning from the DL. Howard Bender gives him an upgrade and discusses the All-Star Game this week.
MLB Barometer: Herculean Clouts
June 30, 2013
Howard Bender tackles Chris Davis' big first half - how likely is he to approximate that production over the second half?
MLB Barometer: Falling Off
June 23, 2013
Dan Haren's struggles have continued to the point where the Nats had to put him on the DL. Howard Bender discusses Haren among his fallers this week.
MLB Barometer: Setbacks Everywhere
June 16, 2013
The Yankees got more bad news this weekend when Mark Teixeira pulled himself from Saturday's game with more wrist problems.
MLB Barometer: Bite the Bullet On Biogenesis
June 9, 2013
Howard Bender suggests selling low on Nelson Cruz and the other players on the Biogenesis ledgers.
MLB Barometer: More Bullpen Opportunities
June 2, 2013
Rafael Betancourt and Huston Street landed on the DL this week - their respective replacements feature prominently in Howard Bender's article this week.
MLB Barometer: Shoot That Poison Arrow
May 26, 2013
Fernando Rodney delivered another heart-wrenching blown save Saturday, but he hasn't lost his job as the closer yet. Howard Bender discusses Rodney among others this week.
MLB Barometer: The Dangers of Micromanaging
May 19, 2013
Daniel Murphy gets a positive mention in Howard Bender's column this week.
MLB Barometer: Read the Other Players
May 12, 2013
Howard Bender suggests to read the other players in your league when trying to get an edge. Among his recommendations this week is to hold steady on Allen Craig.
MLB Barometer: Time For Change
May 5, 2013
RotoWire's Howard Bender is losing patience with the Giants' Brandon Belt, who has been batting down in the eighth spot in the order lately.
MLB Barometer: Chooch Returns
April 28, 2013
Carlos Ruiz is back from his season-beginning suspension. Howard Bender discusses him among his 10 players of interest this week.
MLB Barometer: Push Through the Wall
April 21, 2013
Howard Bender advises Jason Heyward's owners to ride out his slow start to the season.
MLB Barometer: Opportunities Abound in Toronto
April 14, 2013
Jose Reyes' awkward slide has created a handful of changes for the Blue Jays. Howard Bender details those changes and more in this week's Barometer.
MLB Barometer: All the Right Moves
April 7, 2013
In many mixed leagues last year, Edwin Encarnacion was a very profitable early season free agent pickup. Who will bring a lot of value from the waiver wire this year?
MLB Barometer: The Waiting Game
March 29, 2013
Howard Bender preaches patience to start the season but there's reason to be concerned about Pablo Sandoval. Check out his solid pickup options for those who just can't wait for the regular season to begin to make moves.
MLB Barometer: Smoke Signals
March 22, 2013
In some instances, spring training smoke means fire. Howard Bender takes a look at Nolan Arenado and others who are an opportunity away from making an impact.
MLB Barometer: The Jerk
MLB Barometer: The Jerk
March 15, 2013
March 15, 2013
Jedd Gyorko is one of the big risers this spring as he's closing in on the starting job at second base for the Padres.
Magazine Mock Draft: A Look Back At Our Earliest Mock
February 18, 2013
A lot can change over the course of the season, but here's a look back at the RotoWire Magazine Mock Draft in late December.
Royals' Team Preview: Ready to Leap?
February 5, 2013
With the acquisition of James Shields from Tampa Bay and a strong young nucleus, are the Royals primed for a return to the postseason?
Offseason Moves: Evaluating the Fantasy Fallout
January 30, 2013
A.J. Pierzynski left Chicago for Texas, but can he match last year's career numbers?
Mound Musings: 3 Third-Year Pitchers for 2013
September 20, 2012
Jeremy Hellickson looks ready for a breakout season in his third year in the league in 2013.