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From the woods of GA. Bachelors in Finance from prestigious Kennesaw State University. Field Artillery Officer, US Army. Keeper Player Valuation Formula and Bullpen Method are my babes. MLB, NFL, all the DFS. @RowdyRotoJB
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JB Branson - RotoBaller has written 207 articles so far, you can find them below.
K-Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 13: Buy or Sell?
RotoBallers, as always, we’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Recently, we’ve built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in a pitcher's strikeout rate over the last thirty days. The tool is for Premium subscribers only, and can be found here. Missing bats is the #1 way a... Read More
K-Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 12: Buy or Sell?
RotoBallers, as always, we’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Recently, we’ve built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in a pitcher's strikeout rate over the last thirty days. The tool is for Premium subscribers only, and can be found here. Missing bats is the #1 way a... Read More
K-Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 11: Buy or Sell?
RotoBallers, as always, we’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Recently, we’ve built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in a pitcher's strikeout rate over the last thirty days. The tool is for Premium subscribers only, and can be found here. Missing bats is the #1 way a... Read More
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MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (6/18/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. Today we have a rather strange full slate, split up between nine early games starting at 2:10 pm ET and five late games starting at 8:15 pm ET. Yes, if you did quick math, you would have noticed that only equals 14 games. This is because the CWS-CLE game, starting... Read More
Contact Rate Risers and Fallers in Week 11: Buy or Sell?
RotoBallers, as always, we’re constantly trying to come up with new features that will help you dominate your fantasy leagues. Recently, we’ve built a tool that identifies the biggest trends in contact rate over the last seven days. The tool can be found here. Keep in mind, any statistic being viewed in such a small sample size... Read More
MLB Starting Pitcher Patrol: The Best SP Streamers for (6/12/16)
How 'bout it RotoBallers? Let's talk pitchers for today. We have the usual full slate of baseball today, with plenty of good options on the mound. We won't insult your intelligence and recommend you start Jon Lester versus the Braves today, so instead we will be looking at recommended streamer options and DFS plays (and... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (6/12/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Well we have reached the end of the weekend, RotoBallers. But before we get back to the grind, let us enjoy one more relaxing day of baseball and DFS. When setting your lineups this morning, be on the lookout for these players I have listed below. When you are in a pinch for money after... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (6/11/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. I have good news, and some bad news. Always go bad news first. Unfortunately, there are no pricing typos on DFS today, like the one that left Kike Hernandez at a whopping $220 on yesterdays crazy FanDuel slate. But the good news is that I have found eight options that... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (6/5/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Well, that weekend went by quick. Let's end it on a high note with some big winnings in your DFS accounts tonight. We have another full slate Sunday to enjoy today, but as we did yesterday, we also have numerous weather concerns to worry about. There are currently four outdoor games that have higher than... Read More
MLB Starting Pitcher Patrol: The Best SP Streamers for (6/5/16)
Welcome back, RotoBallers. Today we look to cap off a weekend full of top tier starting pitchers, as we have yet again a slate loaded with big names on the mound. As with every Sunday in the MLB, there is a full 15 games today, with eight "early" contests, five immediately following in the early afternoon,... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (6/4/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. Today we have a beautiful full slate of 15 games to enjoy, spread out through the afternoon. This consists of nine early afternoon games (beginning at 2:20 ET), and six evening games starting at 7:15 ET. Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers (-400!!) are today's biggest favorites over the Braves. The BOS-TOR game... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/30/16): MLB DFS Advice
Happy Memorial Day, RotoBallers. I hope you have enjoyed your extended weekend thus far. As you enjoy your day of relaxation, baseball, and grilling, please take a moment to reflect on what today's holiday is intended for. Today is meant to be a day of remembrance for the brave and courageous 625,000 killed in the... Read More
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/30/16): MLB DFS Advice
Happy Memorial Day, RotoBallers. I hope you have enjoyed your extended weekend thus far. As you enjoy your day of relaxation, baseball, and grilling, please take a moment to reflect on what today's holiday is intended for. Today is meant to be a day of remembrance for the brave and courageous 625,000 killed in the... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/29/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Sunday might just be my favorite day of the week for baseball. You get a full slate of baseball today, with 14 of the games being finished by the time you get in bed tonight, and then get to watch Clayton Kershaw do magical things during prime time. All of this while grilling, relaxing, and having... Read More
MLB Starting Pitcher Patrol: The Best SP Streamers for (5/29/16)
It's always an interesting day in daily fantasy sports when the best in the business is on the mound. Do you join the masses and start Kershaw so you are not left in the dust when he pitches yet another gem? Or do you separate yourself with a courageous contrarian play that will leave you... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/29/16): MLB DFS Advice
Happy Clayton Kershaw Day, RotoBallers! We have the usual full slate of baseball today, with 14 of the games being finished by the time your bed hits the pillow tonight, followed by a Dodgers-Mets prime time match-up. Great news so far on the weather front, as I currently see no issues for any of today's games. The Cubs... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/28/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. Let's kick it off in style by talking today's hitters that will give you the most bang for your buck. Today's full slate includes three early games beginning at 1:07 ET (that time drives my OCD-self crazy), six afternoon games at 4:05 ET, and six more games compiled into the main slate... Read More
Analyzing The Impact Of The “Late Swap” Option On DraftKings
RotoBallers, welcome to the second series of MLB DFS Premium Articles. Today I will be sharing an analysis of an extremely beneficial DFS tool in terms that even the least experienced DFS user will be able to decipher in order to successfully utilize the tool to his/her advantage. This specific perk acts as a great opportunity to enhance your chances of... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/22/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Well, that was a quick weekend. Let's finish it on a high note by winning a ton of money on DFS today. With some pricey top level pitching options available today, such as Thor, Mad Max, and Mad-Bum, it may be difficult to roster all the studs you want on offense. This is when finding lower-priced... Read More
MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/22/16)
Welcome, RotoBallers. We have have the usual full Sunday slate today, with plenty of intriguing pitching options, including a mythological norse god. The weather looks safe across the board, save one game. For the brave few who were looking at using pitchers from the PIT vs. COL game, keep an eye on the possible thunderstorms in... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/21/16): Daily Fantasy Baeball Value Picks
Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. While I enjoy celebrating my fifth anniversary with my lovely wife today, you all will be enjoying a full slate of Saturday baseball. You will also be raking in the dough on DFS, assuming you read this article of course. Since I want everyone to celebrate with me on this... Read More
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/18/16): MLB DFS Advice
Mike, Mike, Mike, guess what day it is! Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Wednesday edition of rowdy FanDuel picks. MLB has a full 16 game slate today (doubleheader), but in typical hump day fashion, starting times are slightly split throughout the day. Since this is FanDuel, which does not allow the "late swap" option, be very... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/15/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
What better way to start off the work week tomorrow than by waking up to a bunch of moolah in your DFS accounts. Step one to achieving this spiritual peace is to continue reading this article. Remember, these picks are not the absolute best plays of the day, but rather the best possible return on your investment... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/14/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. You've worked hard all week at your jobs to make your money, so now its time to sit back and relax and watch baseball players do it for you on DFS. We have 16 games today, thanks to a double header in Washington with the Marlins. The early slate includes... Read More
Julian Edelman undergoes successful surgery on foot, all systems go for 2016
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman underwent a second surgery on his foot which was broken back in Week 10 of the 2015 season. He has been seen wearing a protective boot, but the team fully expects Edelman to be recovered in time for training camp. This is great news for a Patriots team that expects... Read More
MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Patrol: Pitchers for FanDuel, DraftKings (5/8/16)
Welcome RotoBallers, and happy Mothers' Day to all the incredible moms out there! Like most Sundays, today we have a full slate that includes 11 early games, three afternoon games, and is capped off by a Red Sox-Yankees classic rivalry game on prime-time. I have come in as long relief for Max the legend, but fear... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/8/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
A dictionary will define value as: the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for-which it can beexchanged or in terms of some medium of exchange. On the streets we call that getting the most bang out of your buck. I am not here to insult your intelligence and recommend you put... Read More
MLB Hitter Cheat Sheet (5/7/16): Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Picks
A dictionary will define value as: the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for-which it can be exchanged or in terms of some medium of exchange. On the streets we call that getting the most bang out of your buck. I am not here to insult your intelligence and recommend you... Read More
Fernando Rodney (RP, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 61% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: When the San Diego Padres signed Fernando Rodney this off-season, expectations were not high after he posted a 4.74 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 2015. But after the first month of the season, he has been a pleasant surprise. He is off to... Read More
Chris Carter (1B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues OWNED IN: 52% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: A change of scenery seems to have been exactly what the doctor ordered for Chris Carter. After his 2 HR day Sunday, Carter now has seven long balls, 15 R, and 18 RBI to go along with a healthy .278/.355/.671 line after the first... Read More
