The Beginning …
I remember reading about this thing called Rotisserie Baseball in a New York Times story in the Chicago Tribune, and it got me thinking, hey, I love baseball, and I…
An experience that mirrors my own
The history and lore of my league (the CFCL, which lasted 35 years) and Roto in general has always been one of my favorite parts of the experience, and I've…
About Mark McGwire
On page 189 of Fantasy Expert, Ron Shandler gives himself a well-deserved pat on the back. "The skills focus that nailed pitching also provided an edge on the batting side.…
Getting into Tout Wars
My story is unique because I gained entry to Tout Wars without an invite. I was a staff member at RotoJunkie and a regular content contributor, so when Bob Kohm…
Lawr Michaels
Lawr was an owner in my Scoresheet league for ten years. One year he sat next to me during the draft and spent the entire 8 hours talking about golf.…
Wander Franco and the Unanticipated Fallout
In mid-August 2023, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave for allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. As more accusers came forward,…
Four named to Rotisserie Baseball Hall of Fame
While the BBWAA writers failed to induct any new members to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the fantasy industry has named its 2020 picks for the Rotisserie Hall of Fame: Matt Holliday,…
An auction by any other name…?
Last summer, in the aftermath of the social unrest following the killing of George Floyd, four of the largest fantasy football websites – Yahoo Sports, ESPN Fantasy, CBS Sports Fantasy…
MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 16: Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun (8) hits his 350th career home run during game two of a double-header between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park, on September 16, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI.(Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire)
Two Named to Rotisserie Baseball Hall of Fame
The fantasy industry has named its 2021 picks for the Rotisserie Hall of Fame: Ryan Braun and Hanley Ramirez. Eligibility for the Roto Hall is based on lifetime and peak Rotisserie dollar earnings, and…