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Top 350 Composite Rankings
March 15, 2019
Vladimir Guerrero's oblique injury could further delay his arrival to Toronto. How much does he fall in the latest installment of the RotoWire Roundtable?
SXM Highlights: Will Devers Break Out?
March 14, 2019
DVR and James discuss the likelihood of Rafael Devers breaking out in 2019.
SXM Highlights: How Will SD Divide Playing Time in the OF?
March 14, 2019
Jeff & DVR discuss San Diego's outfield options. Will Wil Myers start in center? Is Manuel Margot stuck in a reserve role?
Baseball Draft Kit: DFS Primer
March 12, 2019
Derek VanRiper provides a primer for daily-fantasy newcomers in his article for the 2019 RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Guide.
SXM Highlights: What To Expect from Shane Bieber
March 11, 2019
DVR and Mario discuss what we should expect from CLE starting pitcher Shane Bieber in 2019.
Top 350 Composite Rankings
March 8, 2019
Luis Severino's shoulder injury has sent him tumbling in the second installment of the RotoWire Roundtable Rankings.
SXM Highlights: Is Blackmon Undervalued?
March 8, 2019
DVR and Todd debate whether or not Charlie Blackmon is being undervalued in 2019 fantasy drafts.
RotoWire Roundtable: Composite Top 350
March 1, 2019
RotoWire staffers share their overall 2019 rankings to create the first composite Top 350 of 2019.
SXM Highlights: Franciso Lindor Injury Upate
February 27, 2019
Jeff & DVR discuss the injury concerns with Cleveland's Francisco Lindor.
SXM Highlights: Buy or Sell Patrick Corbin In 2019?
February 25, 2019
DVR & Clay discuss their enthusiasm for Patrick Corbin in 2019.
MLB Barometer: Two-Year xwOBA Leaders
February 18, 2019
Derek VanRiper examines some of the league's most consistent hitters over the last two seasons using expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA).
SXM Highlights: Should Severino Worry Us?
February 15, 2019
DVR & Clay debate whether or not we should be worried about generally Top 10 ranked SP Luis Severino.
MLB Barometer: Undervalued Pitchers
February 13, 2019
Derek VanRiper looks for undervalued pitchers by comparing multiple sets of projections to NFBC ADP data.
SXM Highlights: Is Sale a First Rounder?
February 11, 2019
DVR & Liss debate whether or not you should grab Chris Sale in the first round.
SXM Highlights: Analyzing Lindor's Injury
February 8, 2019
DVR & Clay discuss Cleveland's plans for dealing (or not dealing) with Francisco Lindor's injury.
SXM Highlights: Should You Target Buster Posey In 2019?
February 7, 2019
Jeff and DVR discuss Buster Posey's recent play and whether or not you should target him in 2019 fantasy drafts.
SXM Highlights: Is Josh Bell A Good Late-Round Draft Target?
February 5, 2019
DVR & Clay debate whether or not Pittsburgh's Josh Bell is a good late-round draft target.
MLB Barometer: Undervalued Hitters
February 5, 2019
Derek VanRiper compares two sets of projections to the NFBC's January ADP in hopes of finding undervalued bats.
SXM Highlights: Is Rougned Odor Being Undervalued?
February 4, 2019
DVR & Clay feel like Odor is being undervalued. Fans should pay attention to his strong back half in 2018.
SXM Highlights: Should Gronk Captain Your SB DFS Lineup?
January 31, 2019
Mario & DVR debate whether or not Gronk should captain your Super Bowl DFS lineup.
DraftKings NFL: Super Bowl Showdown
January 31, 2019
Derek VanRiper analyzes the DraftKings Super Bowl Showdown as Julian Edelman might be the safest play, but he's comes at a steep price.
SXM Highlights: Where Does a Healthy Correa Rank Among SS?
January 25, 2019
DVR and McKechs discuss what to expect of Carlos Correa in 2019 and where he ranks among shortstops.
MLB Barometer: Early Risers -- Pitchers
January 22, 2019
With three openings in the Houston rotation, Forrest Whitley's path to a 2019 debut is clear. Derek VanRiper looks at Whitley and other early draft-season risers on the mound.
DraftKings NFL: Conference Championship Picks
January 18, 2019
Derek VanRiper analyzes the conference championship games on DraftKings as Michael Thomas figures to be highly owned despite his top price.
SXM Highlights: Kyler Murray's Dynasty League Rookie Draft Ranking
January 15, 2019
Mario & DVR discuss Kyler Murrary's fantasy football dynasty league rookie draft ranking.
SXM Highlights: Boogie's Value in GS?
January 15, 2019
ESPN's Andre Snellings joins DVR to discuss DeMarcus Cousin's value leading up to Friday's Warrior debut.
DraftKings NFL: Divisional Round Picks
January 11, 2019
Derek VanRiper picks the divisional playoffs DFS slate on DraftKings as Patrick Mahomes should be well worth his high price.
SXM Highlights: Stack Rams or Cowboys in DFS?
January 11, 2019
DVR and McKechs discuss using a Cowboys or Rams stack in DFS tournaments this weekend.
MLB Barometer: Early Risers -- Hitters
January 10, 2019
Derek VanRiper looks at some of the early draft season risers among hitters, including Daniel Murphy, who signed a two-year deal with the Rockies in December.
SXM Highlights: National Title Game ATS Talk
January 7, 2019
DVR & McKechs discuss which squad they are taking against the spread in the National Title Game.
SXM Highlights: How To Fade Both Zeke & Hopkins
January 4, 2019
DVR & McKechs debate how to fade both chalk picks Zeke & Hopkins for Wild Card Weekend.
DraftKings NFL: Wild Card Picks
January 4, 2019
Derek VanRiper picks the wild card playoffs on DraftKings as Andrew Luck looks to have a third huge game against the Texans.
SXM Highlights: If Brown Gets Traded, What's Washington's Dynasty Value?
January 1, 2019
DVR & Mario debate James Washington's dynasty value in Pittsburgh should Antonio Brown get traded.
Monday NHL DFS Breakdown: Line Stacks & Strategy
December 31, 2018
Derek VanRiper breaks down a bigger-than-usual Monday NHL DFS slate as the Blue Jackets draw a nice home matchup against Ottawa to close out 2018.
DraftKings NFL: Week 17 Picks
DraftKings NFL: Week 17 Picks
December 28, 2018
December 28, 2018
Derek VanRiper picks the Week 17 DraftKings slate as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs still have something to play for – home-field advantage in the playoffs.
SXM Highlights: Jordy Nelson a Week 17 DFS Play?
December 28, 2018
DVR & Mario debate the merits of including Oakland's Jordy Nelson in your Week 17 DFS lineups.
SXM Highlights: Should You Stack Deshaun Watson & DeAndre Hopkins?
December 21, 2018
DVR & Mario discuss if it's smart to stack Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins in Week 16.
DraftKings NFL: Week 16 Picks
DraftKings NFL: Week 16 Picks
December 20, 2018
December 20, 2018
Derek VanRiper breaks down the Week 16 DraftKings slate as Philadelphia's Nick Foles looks like a solid cash-game play.
Monday Night DFS Breakdown: Saints vs. Panthers
December 17, 2018
Cam Newton has been hampered by a shoulder injury in recent weeks, but he has a great home matchup against a porous Saints pass defense Monday. Derek VanRiper tries to determine if he can take advantage of the setup.
DraftKings NFL: Week 15 Picks
DraftKings NFL: Week 15 Picks
December 13, 2018
December 13, 2018
Derek VanRiper breaks down the Week 15 DraftKings slate as Tom Brady looks to profit off heavy volume once again.
Monday Night DFS Breakdown: Vikings vs. Seahawks
December 10, 2018
Dalvin Cook has looked explosive in recent weeks, but will his role be increased on the road in Seattle on Monday night? Derek VanRiper looks at the Monday Night matchup from a single-game DFS slate perspective.
DraftKings NFL: Week 14 Picks
December 7, 2018
Derek VanRiper breaks down the Week 14 DraftKings slate as Ben Roethlisberge looks like a must play against the hapless Raiders.
SXM Highlights: Is Watson A Cash Game Play?
December 7, 2018
DVR and Mario discuss whether or not Deshaun Watson is a good cash game play in Week 14.
SXM Highlights: Is Courtland Sutton A Good DFS Play?
December 6, 2018
DVR & Liss debate whether or not Courtland Sutton, as the new main WR in Denver, is a smart DFS play.
SXM Highlights: Saints at Bucs Preview
December 5, 2018
DVR & Liss debate the eight points New Orleans is favored over the Bucs for Week 14.
SXM Highlights: Fall Out From Taurean Prince's Injury
December 5, 2018
Nick explains to DVR how minutes might change in Atlanta due to Taurean Prince's injury.
SXM Highlights: Why Many Teams Have It Wrong When Signing A QB
December 4, 2018
Liss & DVR get into the common error made by teams regarding expensive QB's.
Monday Night DFS Breakdown: Redskins vs. Eagles
December 3, 2018
Derek VanRiper takes a look at the Monday Night matchup between the Redskins and Eagles from a single-game DFS perspective.
DraftKings NFL: Week 13 Picks
DraftKings NFL: Week 13 Picks
November 29, 2018
November 29, 2018
Derek VanRiper breaks down the Week 13 NFL slate on DraftKings as Cam Newton looks to dominate a terrible Buccaneers defense.
NBA Team Trends: Production Shifts
November 29, 2018
Kevin Durant continues to produce huge numbers in Steph Curry's absence, but who else is stepping up for Golden State with Curry and Draymond Green sidelined?