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Bullpen Report April-July
Bullpen Report April-July
August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017
Michael Rathburn charts the effectiveness of bullpens, which is often overlooked by DFS players. Which bullpens should you target, and which should you avoid?
$2,000 Hitter Strategy
$2,000 Hitter Strategy
July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017
Michael Rathburn details how to approach minimum salary hitters on FanDuel and points out potential values like Tampa Bay outfielder Mallex Smith.
First-Half Team Batting Reports
July 19, 2017
Michael Rathburn looks at which teams were the best value from a salary perspective in the first half of the season. The results for some teams, like the Rockies, likely will surprise DFS players.
Stacking Strategies, Part 2
July 15, 2017
Michael Rathburn continues his series on stacking, focusing this week on starting pitchers. How do you fit certain types of pitchers with the various types of hitters stacks?
Stacking Strategy, Part 1
July 5, 2017
Michael Rathburn breaks down the various strategies for stacking hitters in DFS. This week he focuses on FanDuel.
Bullpen Report: April-June
June 29, 2017
DFS players spend a ton of time analyzing starting pitching, but Michael Rathburn explains why researching bullpens is another key to success.
DFS Baseball 101: Avoiding Beginner Mistakes
June 21, 2017
Michael Rathburn shares strategy tips that usually trip up beginners and make the DFS learning curve huge.
Finding Hitting Value on FanDuel
June 16, 2017
Michael Rathburn shows where to find underpriced hitters like Tampa Bay's Mallex Smithl who can give a big advantage for FanDuel lineups.
FanDuel April-May Report
FanDuel April-May Report
June 10, 2017
June 10, 2017
Michael Rathburn examines the early returns from starting pitchers on FanDuel to help DFS players figure out which teams to target and which to avoid.
FanDuel Contest Selection for New Players
May 31, 2017
Michael Rathburn breaks down how new players can best position themselves for success on FanDuel by knowing which types of contests to focus on.
Evaluating Bullpens
Evaluating Bullpens
May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017
Michael Rathburn shows DFS players how to incorporate bullpens into their roster-construction strategy. When does it make sense to target a bad bullpen?
Identifying Cash-Game Hitters
May 19, 2017
Michael Rathburn shares his research process for identifying consistent hitters in cash games. Why does it usually make sense to pay up for an elite bat at first base?
FanDuel April Report
FanDuel April Report
May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017
Don't start pitchers against the Nationals' offensive machine might seem obvious, but Michael Rathburn shines the light on other DFS numbers from April that aren't so obvious. Find out the best team to target on the road and more.
Pitching Research, Part I
Pitching Research, Part I
April 26, 2017
April 26, 2017
Michael Rathburn offers tips for selecting starting pitching in DFS and explains why it's important to target strikeouts.
Starter Kit Part 3
Starter Kit Part 3
April 19, 2017
April 19, 2017
Michael Rathburn is back with additional tips for DFS beginners as we start the baseball. Veteran DFS players will benefit from following these rules, as well.
DFS Starter Kit Part 2
DFS Starter Kit Part 2
April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017
Michael Rathburn offers 10 tips for new DFS players that can also serve as a refresher for seasoned players. Find out why it's important to play the same contests everyday.
DFS Starter Kit
DFS Starter Kit
April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017
Mike Rathburn lays out his 10 rules for DFS baseball beginners. Find out the best way to jump into the exciting world of daily fantasy baseball.
Value Hitters for August
Value Hitters for August
August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016
Michael Rathburn discusses midseason callups who have yet to see a big spike in their FanDuel salaries, like Boston's Andrew Benintendi.
Team Batting Stats Report Update
August 16, 2016
Michael Rathburn analzyes teams' key batting stats to help DFS players exploit lineups and matchups, and he explains how the Angels are the new Royals.
Unlocking Ownership Percentages
August 1, 2016
Michael Rathburn analyzes chalk plays in daily baseball and how to take advantage of ownership percentages in cash games.
Finding Value Pitchers on DraftKings
July 26, 2016
Michael Rathburn gives us his Daily Fantasy Baseball advice of the week, this time breaking down how to succeed with value pitching on DraftKings
Finding Value Hitters on FanDuel
July 19, 2016
Michael Rathburn breaks down a few players he has been using recently in his DFS lineups who have saved him considerable salary cap space but are greatly outproducing their minimal prices.
Using K Props to Pick Pitchers
July 15, 2016
Michael Rathburn shows how to use Vegas strikeout props to target DFS pitchers, and which pitchers are best to stack against based on strikeout props.
How to Use Isolated Power (ISO)
July 8, 2016
There are a number of key statistics that can help daily fantasy baseball players build their lineups, including Isolated Power (ISO), which helps value extra-base hits.
Team Batting Stats Report Update
July 6, 2016
Michael Rathburn breaks down the key batting splits through June that offer an inside edge to DFS players. Don't look now, but here come the Astros.
Using Moneylines to Pick Pitchers
June 28, 2016
Michael Rathburn shows how to use Vegas moneylines to find starting pitching on DraftKings and gives tips for selecting hurlers.
Using Vegas Data to Pick Pitchers
June 22, 2016
Michael Rathburn looks at how using Vegas totals can help DFS players find pitching bargains on DraftKings.
Finding Value on FanDuel with DraftKings Salaries
June 14, 2016
Michael Rathburn shows how to find good values on FanDuel by comparing DraftKings salaries. Find out how the trick allowed him to afford both Max Scherzer and Zack Greinke in a recent play.
A Detailed Look at FIP
A Detailed Look at FIP
June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016
Juan Carlos Blanco breaks down how daily fantasy baseball players can use FIP and ERA together to try and unlock hidden pitching value.
Team Batting Stats Report Update
June 9, 2016
Michael Rathburn breaks down the key team batting stats to help DFS players know when to stack certain teams and when to avoid them completely.