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About Michael Simione - RotoBaller
Michael Simione has been playing fantasy baseball for over five years. In the past two years, he self-taught him sabermetrics and has written for various websites while also creating his own.
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Michael Simione - RotoBaller has written 31 articles so far, you can find them below.
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! This is our last installment for the year! It has been a crazy year with so many moving parts making streaming extremely hard. For those who have read this article last year, we really appreciate your support! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
SP Streamer Episode 32: Pitchers with Large ERA-FIP Differentials w/ Chris (@baseballpods)
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Chris (@baseballpods) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
SP Streamer Episode 31: Players Off to a Rough Start w/ Shelly Verougstraete
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4 (8/10-8/16)
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
SP Streamer Podcast Episode 30: Players Off to a Hot Start w/ Ellen Adair
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Ellen Adair (@Ellen_Adair) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3 (8/3-8/9)
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2 (7/27 - 8/2)
Welcome to RotoBaller's first installment of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successful streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important.... Read More
Why Luis Castillo Will Be a Top Ten Pitcher in 2020
Luis Castillo is an awesome pitcher. He finally put it all together in 2019 and had the season we all have waited for. In 190.2 innings he produced a 3.40 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 18.8 K-BB%, and elite 15.9 SwStr%. Castillo finished the year as the 14th best pitcher in baseball according to Razzball’s player rater. While... Read More
SP Streamer Podcast Episode 29: ADP and Pitcher Rankings w/ Paul Sporer
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Paul Sporer (@Sporer) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes... Read More
SP Streamer Episode 28: Predictions and Draft Prep w/ Vlad Sedler
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes... Read More
SP Streamer Podcast Episode 27: Prospects in a Shortened Season
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes... Read More
Rich Hill (SP, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~ 170 CURRENT ADP: ~190 overall ANALYSIS: Rich Hill has been somewhat of a conversation centerpiece lately. Originally, Hill was going to miss the first half of the season, but with the delay, we could be seeing a "full season" of Hill. The left-hander has essentially never been a bad pitcher.... Read More
Luke Weaver (SP, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~ 170 CURRENT ADP: ~200 overall ANALYSIS: Luke Weaver seemed to be in the middle of a breakout before an injury halted his 2019 season. On the season, he pitched 64.1 innings in 12 starts with a 2.94 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. To further dive into this potential breakout, let’s take... Read More
FAAB and Pitchers in a Shortened Season w/ Dave McDonald - SP Streamer Podcast
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Dave McDonald (@LessThanDave) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes... Read More
Diving Into Pitch Counts For a Shortened Season
Pitchers who produce a ton of innings are a rare commodity in today’s game, with those who consistently put up 200 or more innings becoming increasingly valuable. However, with a potential shortened 2020 season and no innings limits, will this playing field be leveled? At first thought, one might think that pitchers with assumed limits... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Diamondbacks Farm System - SP Streamer Podcast
Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) is joined by Mike Carter (@mdrc0508) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast "On The Bump" to discuss some fantasy baseball prospects. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on... Read More
Starting Pitcher Breakouts Due For Negative Regression
As a fantasy baseball manager, there is nothing better than catching a player in their breakout season. Not a lot of people talk about the downside to owning a breakout player, though. We are all humans and a lot of us get attached to these players. That could certainly cloud your judgment because as we all... Read More
Starting Pitcher Deep Sleepers for AL-Only Leagues
Finding deep sleepers is one of the most fun and important things to do when it comes to draft prep. As you come towards the end of a draft you want to take players who have upside or potential to provide a lot of draft day value. That is what a draft is all about,... Read More
Adrian Houser (SP/RP, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~205 CURRENT ADP: ~225 overall ANALYSIS: While nasty pitches and high amounts of strikeouts are fun, sometimes the pitchers who know how to get it done can help you the most. Adrian Houser can be your boring but productive pitcher for the 2020 season. In 2019, Houser posted solid numbers with a 3.72 ERA,... Read More
Pitchers Whose Value Increases In a Delayed Season
Unfortunately, we all know by now that the MLB season will be delayed or maybe even worse, canceled. There are without a doubt more important things in life than sports and one of them is health. The decision the MLB commissioner made was certainly the right one. But why do we all love baseball and... Read More
One More Chance: Pitchers Primed for Comebacks After Injury
Too often players come off of seasons riddled with injuries and are forgotten in fantasy drafts. This is something drafters should always look into because forgotten players equal value on draft day. Not only that but injuries can often frighten people from drafting a player regardless of their skill set. The pitchers below barely played... Read More
Predicting the Top-10 Finishers in ERA for 2020
Earned Run Average (ERA) is one of the most important stats when it comes to pitching. The best pitchers in the league have the lowest ERA, because, quite simply, if a pitcher doesn’t let up runs, they are inherently more valuable. Determining the top ERA leaders for the upcoming season can be extremely useful, because... Read More
Robbie Ray (SP, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~140 CURRENT ADP: ~160 overall ANALYSIS: Robbie Ray is one of the most fascinating pitchers in baseball. He has some of the best fundamental pitches in the game, but when it comes to command and control, he struggles. He is an elite strikeout pitcher as he had a K% of 31.4 in 2018... Read More
2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Adrian Houser
In life, there seem to be two kinds of people, the flashy and the boring. “Flashy” people like high-end materialistic things such as nice clothing or an expensive car. "Boring” people prefer the simpler things in life like spending time with their loved ones. This seems to be true when it comes to fantasy baseball,... Read More
Going Full Corbin: Pitchers Who Should Throw Their Best Pitch More
Patrick Corbin has made a case for himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball. He produced 14 wins in 202.0 innings pitched with a 3.25 ERA and 28.5 K%. Corbin wasn’t always this good though. In 2016, his ERA was a pedestrian 5.15 with a mediocre 18.7 K%. Suddenly, Corbin decided to start... Read More
