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I'm an avid fantasy sports player of football, baseball, and basketball. I have written sports articles for Bleacher Report and RBI Magazine before starting my own blog. I'm excited to be writing for RotoBaller.com as this is the perfect site to combine my three passions: sports, writing, and fantasy sports!
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Lou Cappetta - RotoBaller has written 87 articles so far, you can find them below.
Tiered Quarterback Rankings: Top 21 in Fantasy Football
Last week, we looked at the top 10 quarterbacks in our 2014 fantasy fantasy football QB rankings. Tiers 1-2 included QB studs like Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Cam Newton and our #1 QB for 2014 fantasy football: Drew Brees. In this article we'll look at the next 11 QBs, representing tiers 3-4 in our quarterback rankings.... Read More
Tiered Quarterback Rankings: Top 10 in Fantasy Football
It’s already July, and that means that while the baseball season heads into it’s dog days of summer, many of us, especially fantasy players, begin getting the football itch. Sure, it’s not even Labor Day, but that doesn’t mean the fantasy football season hasn’t begun. For really serious managers, it can go on all year... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition): Week 13
Another week is in the books as we keep steam rolling toward the midway part of the 2014 baseball season. It's really time to start making moves, and targeting those potential sleepers for categories that you may be struggling in. Each week we will show you a few potential waiver wire gems to grab in... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition): Week 11
Hello again RotoBallers! Have no fear for those of you in deeper leagues, and NL-only players, as I'm back once again to give you some deeper league waiver wire sleepers and gems for you to consider while tweaking your rosters for week 11 of the fantasy baseball season. So let's get right to the point... Read More
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Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition): Week 9
It's hard to believe that Memorial Day has already come and gone. For many, the day signifies the unofficial beginning of summer, but for fantasy baseball owners it signifies the first "mile marker," so to speak, to gauge what their players are doing. In other words, while there still is plenty of time left for underachieving players... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition): Week 8
Waiver Wire Targets from the National League Week eight is here, and while it's still not time to panic, we are approximately a quarter of the way through the season. For guys with proven resumes, like say, Prince Fielder, patience is still the way to go. For other guys, especially anyone you may have... Read More
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Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition): Week 7
We've already passed Mother's Day Weekend, and the baseball season is rapidly approaching the warm weather and summer days. If you've been keeping an eye on your waiver wire, you've probably noticed some interesting trends, and surprising starts to the season. This week the majority of my waiver picks are guys who will see increased... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition): Part 2
As we do each week, yesterday we brought you some deeper league pickup options from the National League going into the sixth week of the season. Every few weeks, we'll add a second article to this series to review some of our national league picks who should be owned in all NL-only and deep leagues, but for... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition): Week 6
We have officially put the first month of the baseball season in the books, and plenty of waiver wire sleepers have already developed for all league formats including NL-Only and AL-Only leagues. That seemed to go rather quickly, but like they say, time flies when you're having fun. This is usually about the time when less... Read More
Deep League Waiver Wire Pickups (NL Edition)
Waiver Wire Sleepers for NL Only Leagues Week five of the fantasy baseball season is here, and there are still plenty of hidden gems on waiver wires in most leagues, even in league-specific formats. If you're battling injuries or looking for replacements for struggling players, picking up the right players could be crucial to... Read More
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NL-Only Leagues: Waiver Wire Hidden Gems for Week 4
The weeks keep rolling on, and believe it or not, we are already heading into the fourth week of the Major League baseball season. Every week RotoBaller.com will guide you through your waiver wire so you can find those hidden gems that may help you win your league. Now on to this week's additions you... Read More
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NL-Only Leagues: Waiver Wire PickUps For Week 3
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - NL Only Leagues We are already into the third week of the baseball season, and the surprising starts continue from many players who weren't drafted and, in many cases, are probably still unowned. If you're in an NL-only league and not sure what moves to make on your... Read More
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NL-Only Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: NL Only Leagues The first week of Major League Baseball action is in the books, and there have been plenty of pleasant surprises so far. That means that there are numerous gems and sleepers just sitting out there on most waiver wires, ready to give savvy owners a leg... Read More
Four Undervalued Outfielders for 2014 Fantasy Baseball
A few weeks ago, I used the RotoBaller.com ADP comparison tool to pinpoint overrated pitchers and offer some solid, comparable arms that could be had in the later rounds of drafts. Today, we will use the tool on the offensive side of the ball, as we search for outfield sleepers. This is incredibly important, as... Read More
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NBA Trade Deadline: Phantasy Phallout In Philly
For everyone but the Philadelphia 76ers, it was a relatively quiet trade deadline. Outside of a last-minute major addition by the Indiana Pacers, most teams either stood pat or did just minor tinkering to their rosters. Philadelphia, on the other hand, continued their tank-fest this season by acquiring as many draft picks as possible for... Read More
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Homer Bailey & Danny Salazar: Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers
RotoBaller's average draft position tool is a great new tool to help you prepare for your upcoming fantasy baseball draft. It works for positions with substantial depth, like outfielders and starting pitchers. Just like in real baseball, fantasy pitching is an enigma at times, and something that almost every fantasy expert has a different opinion on. Some... Read More
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NBA Trade Deadline Winners & Losers for Fantasy Basketball
Just when it looked like this would be just another boring trade deadline in the NBA, the Philadelphia Tankers, I mean Sixers, pulled a big name from Indiana by landing former All-Star Danny Granger. While there were no huge names traded like Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Love, there were still plenty of deals that will... Read More
Week 11 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice
Week Eleven is underway, and there are plenty of matchups to sort through. Let's get to it! Week 11 Matchups: Fantasy Analysis & Sit/Start Advice Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday 11/17, 1PM Match-up We Love: Jordan Cameron, TE The Bengals defense has been very solid this year, and especially tough on tight ends, but Jordan... Read More
Fantasy Football: Week 10 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice
Week Ten is underway, and there are plenty of matchups to sort through. Let's get to it! Week 10 NFL Matchups: Fantasy Football Analysis & Sit/Start Seattle Seahawks @ Atlanta Falcons, Sunday 11/10, 1PM Match-up We Love: Falcons DEF Yes, you read that right, I like the Falcons defense this week. This is... Read More
2013 Fantasy Football: Week 10 Thursday Night Matchup & Sit/Start Advice
Week 10 is here, and we get to start it off with a matchup of two NFC teams who have been a bit disappointing so far in 2013, as the Minnesota Vikings are taking on the Washington Redskins. Washington Redskins @ Minnesota Vikings, Thursday 11/7, 8:30PM Matchup We Love: Pierre Garcon, WR Pierre Garcon... Read More
Fantasy Football: Week 9 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice (Part 1)
Week Nine is underway after the Bengals fell to the Dolphins in OT. Hopefully, you got off to a better start this week than Andy Dalton. If not, no worries, there are still plenty of matchups to sort through. Week 9 NFL Matchups: Fantasy Football Analysis & Sit/Start Advice Minnesota Vikings @ Dallas Cowboys,... Read More
2013 Fantasy Football: Week 9 Thursday Night Matchup & Sit/Start Advice
Happy Halloween everyone! This Halloween, we get the treat of all treats in a Thursday night NFL game. The Cincinnati Bengals, fresh off of a dominating performance against the Jets, travel to south Florida to take on the Miami Dolphins. It's time to start making that fantasy playoff push, and we here at RotoBaller.com have... Read More
Fantasy Football: Week 8 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice (Part 2)
Welcome to the second part of our weekly matchup and sit/start analysis. Check out Part 1 here. UPDATE: It looks like CJ SPiller and James Jones will not be playing on Sunday. Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots, Sunday 10/27, 1PM Matchup We Love: Rob Gronkowski, TE Rob Gronkowski made his long-awaited 2013 debut last week... Read More
Fantasy Football: Week 8 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice (Part 1)
Week seven is underway after the Panthers knocked off the Bucs in Tampa. Hopefully, you got off to a fast start this week. If not, no worries, there are still plenty of matchups to sort through. Week 8 NFL Matchups: Fantasy Football Analysis & Sit/Start Advice Buffalo Bills @ New Orleans Saints, Sunday 10/27, 1PM Matchup... Read More
2013 Fantasy Football: Week 8 Thursday Night Matchup & Sit/Start Advice
Week Eight is upon us, and that means we are basically at the halfway point of the NFL season. This week begins with a match-up of two pretty disappointing teams this year when the Carolina Panthers head to the sunshine state to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Suicide Pick of the Week (Record: 5-2):... Read More
2013 Fantasy Basketball: The Undervalued and the Overrated
The 2013-2014 fantasy basketball draft season is upon us, and RotoBaller wants to make sure that you are completely prepared! We've got rankings at all the positions: Top 30 Centers, Top 50 Guards and Top 50 Forwards, as well as the Top 150 Overall Part 1 and Part 2. Good luck selecting your team! The Undervalued and the Overrated of... Read More
Fantasy Football: Week 7 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice (Part 2)
Welcome to the second part of our weekly matchup and sit/start analysis. Check out Part 1 here. Before we continue with our Sunday matchups, lets talk about our suicide pick of the week. Suicide Pick of The Week: Record: 4-2 Last week we went with the safest pick ever when we took the Broncos... Read More
Fantasy Football: Week 7 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice (Part 1)
Week seven is underway after the Seattle Seahawks took care of the Arizona Cardinals. This is probably right around the halfway point of your fantasy season, so hopefully you got off to a fast start this week. If not, no worries, there are still plenty of matchups to sort through. Week 7 NFL Matchups: Fantasy... Read More
2013 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: The Top 150 - Part 2 (Nos. 76-150)
Last week, we began our rankings of the 150 best fantasy basketball players. Part One offered the top 75. Here in Part Two, we will look at the latter 75 of the top 150. There are plenty of sleepers here that can be had late in drafts, and as most experts will tell you, this... Read More
Fantasy Football: Week 6 NFL Matchups & Sit/Start Advice (Part 2)
UPDATED: Sunday morning, with Green Bay vs. Baltimore and Cincinnati vs. Buffalo. Rotoballer's Lou Cappetta brings you comprehensive Sunday fantasy football advice so you can set your lineup with confidence. Click here for Part 1 of this week's matchup analysis. Suicide Pick of the Week Record: 3-2 After hurting us in week four, the Browns... Read More
