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About Nick Mariano - RotoBaller
Senior MLB/NFL Fantasy Analyst & Editor here at RotoBaller, I've been lucky enough to work here since 2015. Spent two seasons writing for MLB.com as well.
FantasyPros ranked me as 2018's most accurate fantasy baseball draft dude, and I'm a three-time top-12 ranker in their fantasy football weekly accuracy competition as well. I rank the things good, or something.
NY born and raised, but now you can find me in Boston with my awesome Star Baker of a wife. Addicted to apples, peanut butter, learning about cognitive biases, and baseball cards. Lots of baseball cards...
Feel free to reach out on Twitter or ride with me on Peloton: @NMariano53
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Nick Mariano - RotoBaller has written 1887 articles so far, you can find them below.
Finding Over/Undervalued Third Basemen Using Expected Draft Values
We push on with our Expected Draft Values series, which utilizes historical data and projections to help us identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, with pitchers as well. Today, we'll look at a trio of third basemen and compare their projected statline via my... Read More
Finding Over/Undervalued Outfielders Using Expected Draft Values
We're back for another installment of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. Today, we'll look at three outfielders and compare their projected statline via... Read More
Adolis Garcia (OF, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~165 pick CURRENT ADP: ~185 overall ANALYSIS: Another Cardinals prospect that flew once he left St. Louis, García crushed 31 home runs and swiped 16 bags in 149 games for Texas last season (622 PAs). This came after he posted similar numbers at Triple-A for St. Louis in 2019 (32 HR,... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton (OF, NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~85 pick CURRENT ADP: ~109 overall ANALYSIS: Big G is being written off in a major way but that nonsense is our gain. I know health memes fly around but Stanton just bashed 35 home runs with 97 RBI in just 139 games (579 PAs) last season. You not only exceed... Read More
Nathaniel Lowe (1B, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 190 CURRENT ADP: ~237 overall ANALYSIS: I promise this isn’t because Lowe went a perfect 8-for-8 on stolen-base attempts in 2021. It’s neat, but please don’t pencil those again! Anyhow, Lowe should be a beneficiary of Corey Seager and Marcus Semien hitting up top, with a chance at 100 RBI near the heart of... Read More
Lucas Sims (RP, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 190 CURRENT ADP: ~244 overall ANALYSIS: Cincinnati doesn’t owe Sims the job, I know, but his stretch run last year should give him the upper hand. Despite logging zero saves following his August return from an elbow injury, Sims would post a 32/3 K/BB with seven earned runs in just... Read More
Finding Over/Undervalued Shortstops Using Expected Draft Values
We're back for another installment of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. Today, we'll look at three shortstops and compare their projected statline via... Read More
Nestor Cortes Jr. (SP, NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 310 CURRENT ADP: ~339 overall ANALYSIS: Cortes rocks a five-pitch mix with three primaries (four-seamer, cutter, slider) and embraces his slot as a Mario Brother. What more could you ask for? Alright, we’ll go on. Cortes had bounced around the league, spending 2019 with the Yankees before a wayward 2020... Read More
Finding Over/Undervalued Second Basemen Using Expected Draft Values
And we're back to the Expected Draft Values series, where we look at historical data to identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We now head to second base as we make our way around the diamond for... Read More
Nick Mariano's 2022 Draft Sleepers List (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I recognize that the term "sleeper" continues to lose its meaning in fantasy sports, becoming an SEO must for articles despite no real consensus on what it means. So let's get my definition out of the way first here! Sleepers are not necessarily meant... Read More
Nick Mariano's 2022 Late-Round Fliers List (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, RotoBallers! I hope you're ready to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy. We’re here to dig a little deeper into the draft room and look for players that would be wise to take a flier on in the late rounds. As of... Read More
Nick Mariano's Points Leagues Targets for Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but points formats are typically lumped into rotisserie angles and/or ignored entirely. We can't have our pointy RotoBallers sad, so let us write with a different... Read More
Nick Mariano's Points Leagues Early-Round Overvalued (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. There's insight out there for most anything, but coverage of points leagues... Read More
Finding Over/Undervalued First Basemen Using Expected Draft Values
Welcome back for another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We'll start at first base and make our way around the diamond... Read More
Nick Mariano's 2022 Early-Round Overvalued List (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. In order to evaluate overvalued players here, we're going to utilize Average... Read More
Nick Mariano's Auction Draft Strategies and Tips (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and let me once again applaud you and your league for playing in the more entertaining format that is auction-based fantasy baseball. This is not a 101-level "how-to" guide, you'll need to know how to click "Bid" and whatnot. But I want... Read More
Tylor Megill (SP, NYM) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 285 CURRENT ADP: ~308 overall ANALYSIS: Megill offers sneaky strikeouts in a pitcher-friendly park, but even Citi Field couldn’t save him from an overall 1.91 HR/9 in 2021. We start with the good, as Megill posted a 3.92 xFIP and 3.85 SIERA underneath the 4.52 ERA in 89 ⅔ IP. ... Read More
2021 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks
Hello and welcome to the official 2021 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with some commentary by yours truly. I'm your host, Nick Mariano, and while I'm no Michael Scott, I’ll try to make The Dundies proud as we look back on 2021, look forward... Read More
Waiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round
Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to those of you who are still rocking with us ahead of the regular season's final week. Many leagues wrap up in Week 17 but we don't forget about you who soldier on into the crazy week that approaches! Let's finish strong and bring home the title with the waiver wire... Read More
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 17
Welcome to the championship week(s) my esteemed RotoBallers! We've been put through the wringer to get here, but kudos to those of you who persevered and pushed through the injuries and COVID-induced chaos to have a chance at the title. You can't take FAAB with you, so flex that muscle when making adds here. As... Read More
Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round
It's time for the championship chase, RotoBallers! High fives all around to those still with me in the hunt who are reading waiver columns. COVID-19 madness has widened the chaos chasm present in fantasy sports, so just put yourself in the best position possible and remember bad luck doesn't reflect upon your character. Let's start... Read More
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16
RotoBallers, I salute those of you still here with me in the pursuit of a championship. Week 15 was a wretched battlefield and even those with byes were likely nicked by injuries or COVID-19 along the way. We are here to persevere and seek reinforcements! As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and... Read More
Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round
Welcome to the home stretch, RotoBallers! Congratulations to those of you still in the fight and here reading, as this playoff environment has been chaos personified. Those of you with bills still in the FAAB wallet are in a key spot to add some running back help, even if it's just to block your opponents.... Read More
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 15
My fellow RotoBallers, whether you are hitting the playoffs or still in a fight for the postseason, we are here to get you to your trophy. If you have money to lord over your opponents then flex that bankroll! As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by... Read More
Waiver Wire Express - Week 15 Lightning Round
Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to the middle of December! The cold weather can't stop fantasy football's playoff action from heating up here, as many of us are now hitting the postseason. Be sure you know where your wallet stands against the competition and start making plans for defense streaming down the road if you haven't... Read More
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 14
Welcome back, RotoBallers, as we convene following the 13th week of action that was capped off by a weird, weather-y victory that embodies Bill Belichick's crafty ways. For those of us who cannot control the weather to aid our team's efforts, let us now turn to the old-fashioned waiver wire. As always, joining our famous... Read More
Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round
We're onto December and that means the home stretch of fantasy football regular seasons. You may not have much in the FAAB wallet but we can still prioritize those $0 adds or flex a strong budget over your dollar-store competitors. Either way, let's hit the playoffs hard with the waiver wire lightning round heading into... Read More
Jauan Jennings (WR, SF) - Fantasy Football Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jennings caught two-of-three targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in a Week 12 win over the Vikings, and the wideout missed a second score by mere inches. The door is open for Week 13’s game against Seattle as Deebo Samuel is... Read More
Justin Fields (QB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues, 2QB/SuperFlex Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While we await Fields’ progression from the rib injury, he should be a proactive add after the injury eclipsed the evolution we saw from his game in Weeks 8-9. Prior to the bye, Fields showed more aggression in running and... Read More
Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round
We here at RotoBaller hope you all were able to enjoy a long holiday weekend of football (you Americans out there) as we coast into December and the fantasy season's home stretch. Whether you celebrated Thanksgiving or not, there was plenty of action to fill up on and now we finish November strong with the... Read More
