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Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Running Back
The first few rounds of a fantasy football draft are simple. The order in which players are selected might change a bit here and there but there's not a great deal of strategy required. You hope your stud RB stays healthy, decide if you want to go RB-RB-WR or RB-WR-WR... the easy stuff. The real […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoVideo: Wide Receiver Draft Rankings
Pierre Camus reveals his wide receiver rankings for the 2021 fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoVideo: Running Back Draft Rankings
Pierre Camus reveals his running back rankings for the 2021 fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStatcast Hitter Leaderboard - Second-Half Exit Velocity
We're a month removed from the All-Star break so it's time to narrow our focus on second-half stats. In other words, it's time to look the players on your roster in the eye and ask, "What have you done for me lately?" They won't respond, but it's a good mental exercise for you to practice. […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoPierre Camus' 2021 Dynasty Sleepers (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The definition of a fantasy sleeper is in the eye of the beholder. It could be as deep as an undrafted free agent who isn't promised to even make an NFL roster, or it could be a third-year player with a starting job that […]
Pierre Camus PREMIUM 3 years agoPierre Camus' 2021 Dynasty Players To Sell (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As fun as it is to acquire assets in dynasty leagues, in order to get, you have to give. Often, the player you want to get rid of is the same player nobody else wants to touch. The best player to sell in dynasty […]
Pierre Camus PREMIUM 3 years agoVideo: Hero RB Draft Strategy
What is the Hero RB draft strategy and how do you use it in fantasy football drafts? Pierre Camus explains the benefits and shows how to use Hero RB with a real draft example. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoPierre Camus' 2021 Dynasty Players To Buy (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Once rookie drafts are wrapped up, that doesn't mean preparations for the upcoming season are over. Smart GMs will be working the trade market in an effort to find good value and add key players to the roster. This often comes in the form […]
Pierre Camus PREMIUM 3 years agoVideo: Must-Have Players for 2021 Fantasy Football
RotoBaller NFL Managing Editor Pierre Camus reveals his must-have players for 2021 fantasy football drafts who are potential league-winners. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoTop Draft Targets: 2021 RotoBaller Staff Picks
We've already dug into the top busts and avoids for 2021 fantasy football drafts according to the RotoBaller NFL staff. Now, we will focus on the top draft targets and ADP values for 2021 fantasy football. Our analysts have agreed to sum up their thoughts on the top players to target in drafts based on […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStatcast Hitter Leaderboard - Launch Angle
One of the most basic components of Statcast metrics is launch angle, which is incorporated in Sweet Spot% and Barrel rate among other things. While launch angle alone doesn't tell the entire tale of a batted ball, much less an entire season's worth of offensive stats, it can serve as an entry point to a […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoFantasy Trade Deadline Advice - The Bigger Picture
The MLB trade deadline came and went like a category five hurricane (or typhoon, for those on the other side of the Pacific). We are still picking up the pieces, trying to make sense of what is left in the aftermath. This year, the rich got richer in L.A. and New York while non-contenders like […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoPierre Camus' Bold Predictions - 2021 Fantasy Football
After the chaos of last season, it's hard to categorize any prediction as outrageous or overly bold. The top two picks in fantasy drafts were complete wastes due to injury, UDFA James Robinson was better than Ezekiel Elliott, Jeff Wilson Jr. was a fantasy playoff MVP... and that's just at running back. Given the offseason […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStatcast Hitter Risers, Fallers - xwOBA Rolling Windows
After an insane trade deadline that saw pretty much everybody in the league changes teams (hyperbole intended), we must collect ourselves and focus on the numbers again. The intent of this series is to identify the top risers and fallers for various Statcast metrics each week, not focus on the players who are in the […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoKris Bryant to Giants - Fantasy Impact
It finally happened – the 2016 Cubs are a thing of the past. The core of a team that defied a 108-year curse and brought joy to one of the oldest and most storied franchises in Major League Baseball has been broken up in a matter of days. The Cubs were 44-46 at the All-Star […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoAnnouncing This Year's Fantasy Busts - The Bigger Picture
The second half of the MLB season is about two weeks deep and the trade deadline brings a flurry of activity that will shake up rosters. Last week, I advised being proactive to prepare for prospects or under-the-radar players who may jump into the starting lineup or rotation. This week, let's get reactive. While you […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoHitter Busts Who'll Keep Busting: wPC+ Podcast
Pierre Camus and Nick Gaut review hitters who have been fantasy baseball busts in 2021 that may not turn things around in the second half. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStarling Marte to Athletics - Fantasy Impact
In what is somewhat of an annual tradition, the Miami Marlins made a cost-cutting move wisely traded a veteran asset to acquire young talent with an eye toward the future. As obvious sellers at the trade deadline, they made the decision to deal the best hitter on their roster. Hence, 32-year-old outfielder Starling Marte is heading to […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoPitcher Busts Who'll Keep Busting: wPC+ Podcast
Pierre Camus and Nick Gaut review starting pitchers who have been fantasy baseball busts in 2021 that may not turn things around in the second half. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoFFPC Best-Ball Overvalued/Undervalued Players
Whether you're ready to compete in the FFPC Best Ball Tournament or simply want to enter a few $5 Best Ball Slim leagues, you'll need to know which players to target in this high-stakes format. Not all best-ball leagues are the same in terms of scoring and that especially pertains to FFPC, which utilizes TE-premium scoring. […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStatcast Hitter Leaderboard - xHR Underachievers/Overachievers
We're not far removed from the Home Run Derby so it seems like an appropriate time to examine the Statcast side of home run production for some big-name players. As with most counting statistics, there is an expected version of home runs, appropriately labeled xHR. By comparing xHR to HR totals, we can identify the […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoThe Bigger Picture - Post-Trade Deadline Pickups Are Key
The MLB trade deadline is one week away as of this writing and the first big deal has already gone down. Baseball's version of the Highlander, Nelson Cruz, has moved to Tampa Bay. It comes as no shock that the Twins are sellers this year; they are currently 17.5 games behind first place in the […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoDraft Busts and Avoids: 2021 RotoBaller Staff Picks
With fantasy football draft season on the horizon, the RotoBaller NFL staff is ready to share their thoughts on the biggest potential busts and draft landmines for 2021 fantasy football. Some of our top analysts have summarized their thoughts on the top players to fade in drafts based on inflated ADP, playing time concerns, or […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoCheap Best-Ball Stacks: QB/WR Duos to Draft Late
Best ball is a different beast than traditional season-long fantasy football leagues. No waivers or trades mean hitting the right draft picks from beginning to end is the sole determinant of success. This is quantified by win rates, or how often a player was rostered on league-winning teams. The results are often unexpected because it's […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStatcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xBACON Leaderboard
Who doesn't love xBACON? Rather than the extra crispy version of your favorite breakfast meat, it's actually an expected statistic that measures Batting Average on CONtact, but you already knew that. The purpose of using xBACON is to get a better sense of whether a player's BABIP is truly "deserved" or not based on the […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoRotoBaller Staff Mock Draft - Values, Reaches and Trends
As fantasy football draft season approaches, the RotoBaller staff couldn't wait to get things started. In what has become an annual tradition, we gathered 12 analysts to take part in a mock draft in order to see where they value players and go about roster construction. This draft was conducted as a full PPR league […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStatcast Leaderboard - Exit Velocity Midseason Review
It's All-Star time, sadly. I say that because there is precious little baseball to watch this week. This presents the opportunity for reflection, so we will once again look back on the first half leaderboard for Statcast. This time, we will review the top players in average exit velocity, hard hit rate, and barrels. As […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoDynasty Tiered Rankings and Analysis - Quarterback
In dynasty leagues, hitching your wagon to the right gunslinger is crucial. Unlike the turbulence at running back and unpredictability at wide receiver or tight end, quarterbacks can be consistent point-getters for years to come without the need for turnover. The biggest question is how to weigh youth versus experience. That's what we aim to […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoThe Bigger Picture - Searching for Second-Half Splits
We must mentally brace ourselves for the darkest period of the calendar year - three days without a Major League Baseball game and one day without a regular-season game from any of the major professional sports. As fans, we hate the break. The players understandably love it and have been looking forward to the time […]
Pierre Camus 3 years agoStatcast Leaderboard - Expected Statistics Midseason Review
Although the All-Star break is still a week away, Major League baseball has crossed into the second half of the schedule. Rather than focusing on one metric, it might be useful to examine leaderboards for all expected statistics in the Statcast realm. In this iteration of Statcast hitter analysis, I will review the top players […]
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