Recent Articles from this Column
September 29, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson breaks down the umpire matchups for this week and settles on Jason Kipnis as a play of the week.
September 22, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson breaks down the umpire matchups this week, and Clayton Kershaw has a great one Thursday that could make him even tougher.
September 15, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson looks at this week's umpire matchups, which includes a good opportunity for Jay Bruce in daily leagues.
September 8, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Derek Holland has looked sharp in his last two starts, but Christopher Olson doesn't trust him with umpire behind the plate who ranks among the leaders in runs allowed.
September 1, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson breaks down this week's umpire matchups, including an inviting matchup for Edwin Encarnacion.
August 25, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson breaks down this week's umpire matchups, including a great opportunity for Jason Heyward with Jim Joyce behind the plate.
August 18, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson analyzes this week's umpire matchups and finds a winner in Chicago's Jose Quintana.
August 11, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson breaks down the umpire matchups this week, and Jeff Nelson is again the gift that keeps on giving to fantasy owners.
August 4, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson looks at this week's umpire matchups and finds a handful that should lend themselves to DFS gold.
July 28, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson checks out the umpire matchups this week and pegs Michael Brantley for a big day with Tom Woodring behind the plate.
July 21, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson analyzes umpire matchups, including Jeff Nelson, who has seen 17 walks and 16 runs over his last two games.
July 7, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson likes Adam Jones against the Twins this week with Jeff Nelson and his mediocre K:BB rate behind the plate.
June 30, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson likes Corey Kluber this week even more than usual because of who is behind the plate in Thursday's Indians-Rays game.
June 23, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson breaks down the mid-week umpiring and finds that Kris Bryant could get some help from behind the plate.
June 16, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
RotoWire's Christopher Olson has found a few players who could break out this week thanks to the men calling balls and strikes.
June 9, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
RotoWire's Christopher Olson is targeting Yonder Alonso this week based on who will be calling the balls and strikes.
June 2, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
RotoWire's Christopher Olson thinks Evan Longoria is a great play Wednesday based on who will be calling the balls and strikes.
May 26, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Noah Syndergaard looks like a solid play this week thanks to the umpire who will be calling the balls and strikes in Wednesday's game.
May 19, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
RotoWire's Christopher Olson explains which games should be targeted this week based on who is calling balls and strikes.
May 12, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Based on who will be behind the plate, RotoWire's Christopher Olsen thinks Jacoby Ellsbury could be in for a big game Wednesday.
May 5, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
RotoWire's Christopher Olson returns to review his best umpires to target for DFS games this week.
April 28, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson reviews this week's umpire matchups and finds a pitcher-friendly play in Jeff Nelson, who can't bring himself to issue walks.
April 21, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
RotoWire's Christopher Olson takes a look at which umpires to target in daily games this week.
April 14, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Umpire Analysis
Christopher Olson breaks down the umpire situation for a few series and highlights his top values on FanDuel.
April 7, 2015
Umpire Analysis: Better Know an Umpire
RotoWire's Christopher Olson returns with his popular DFS strategy series that breaks down an umpire's impact on the game.
September 24, 2014
Umpire Analysis: The All-DYD Team
RotoWire's Chris Olson uses the strategic approaches highlighted throughout the season to construct a FanDuel lineup for Wednesday night.
September 16, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Constructing An Efficient Lineup
RotoWire's Christopher Olson examines the benefits of targeting certain spots in the lineup.
September 12, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Answering Fundamental Questions
RotoWire's Christopher Olson takes a look at two of the most pressing questions in daily fantasy baseball.
September 5, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Effectively Utilizing Splits
RotoWire's Christopher Olson takes an in-depth look at the value of batter and pitcher splits.
August 29, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Pounding The Zone
RotoWire's Christopher Olson takes a look at the benefits of throwing first-pitch strikes.
August 22, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Incorporating Catcher Framing Statistics into DFS Strategy
RotoWire's Chris Olson explores ways to incorporate catcher framing into your FanDuel strategy.
August 15, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Combining Skill Sets
RotoWire's Christopher Olson examines how to target matchups based upon two vital categories: power and speed.
August 8, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Looking at Home Run Data
RotoWire's Chris Olson explores home run data and how it can be applied when selecting your FanDuel roster.
August 1, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Using Predictive Metrics
RotoWire's Christopher Olson takes a look at two unorthodox metrics that can help you predict player production down the stretch.
July 25, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Considering Weather Conditions
With FanDuel recently debuting a weather tracking feature, RotoWire's Christopher Olson examines the impact of weather factors when selecting a daily lineup.
July 18, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Examining Conventional Wisdom
RotoWire's Christopher Olson examines some of the most common daily fantasy advice, helping you build the most profitable lineup each day.
July 11, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Finding Low-Cost Producers
Chris Olson explores some of the key factors to consider when hunting for bargains on FanDuel.
July 4, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Survive or Revive
Christopher Olson takes a look at FanDuel's new Survive or Revive tournament and offers up advice on the new format.
June 27, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Follow the Headlines
Christopher Olson delves into the recent struggles of Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma and offers up advice how to avoid similar issues in your FanDuel lineups.
June 20, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Delving into Pitch Value Statistics
Chris Olson examines how pitch type data can aid in your selection of pitchers and hitters.
June 13, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Maximum Win Potential
Chris Olson offers up tips to maximize your win potential on FanDuel while dealing with the constant grind of daily fantasy baseball
June 6, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Know Your Umpires
Chris Olson explains how the umpire behind home plate should impact your Daily Fantasy Baseball decisions.
May 23, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Heart of the Order
Patrick Kaiser recommends targeting hitters from the middle of the lineup when playing on FanDuel
May 16, 2014
Umpire Analysis: FanDuel Survivor Strategy
Patrick Kaiser explores strategies for FanDuel's new Survivor contests.
May 9, 2014
Umpire Analysis: How To Succeed In Large-Field Tourneys
Patrick Kaiser gives you all the strategy tips you need that just might punch your ticket to Las Vegas.
May 2, 2014
Umpire Analysis: Factoring In Weather
Patrick Kaiser discusses how to factor in weather conditions when picking you daily fantasy lineup on FanDuel
April 18, 2014
Umpire Analysis: FanDuel Strategy
Patrick Kaiser previews FanDuel's big baseball tournaments for the 2014 season.
