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Howard Bender has been covering fantasy sports for over a decade on a variety of web sites. For more from him, you can find his personal musings on his blog RotobuzzGuy.com or follow him on Twitter at @rotobuzzguy. For questions, thoughts or comments you can email him at rotobuzzguy@gmail.com.

Fantasy sports articles written by Howard Bender

MLB Barometer: Read the Other Players

Howard Bender suggests to read the other players in your league when trying to get an edge. Among his recommendations this week is to hold steady on Allen Craig.

MLB Barometer: Time For Change

RotoWire's Howard Bender is losing patience with the Giants' Brandon Belt, who has been batting down in the eighth spot in the order lately.

MLB Barometer: Chooch Returns

Carlos Ruiz is back from his season-beginning suspension. Howard Bender discusses him among his 10 players of interest this week.

MLB Barometer: Push Through the Wall

Howard Bender advises Jason Heyward's owners to ride out his slow start to the season.

MLB Barometer: Opportunities Abound in Toronto

Jose Reyes' awkward slide has created a handful of changes for the Blue Jays. Howard Bender details those changes and more in this week's Barometer.

MLB Barometer: All the Right Moves

In many mixed leagues last year, Edwin Encarnacion was a very profitable early season free agent pickup. Who will bring a lot of value from the waiver wire this year?

MLB Barometer: The Waiting Game

Howard Bender preaches patience to start the season but there's reason to be concerned about Pablo Sandoval. Check out his solid pickup options for those who just can't wait for the regular season to begin to make moves.

MLB Barometer: Smoke Signals

In some instances, spring training smoke means fire. Howard Bender takes a look at Nolan Arenado and others who are an opportunity away from making an impact.

MLB Barometer: The Jerk

Jedd Gyorko is one of the big risers this spring as he's closing in on the starting job at second base for the Padres.

Magazine Mock Draft: A Look Back At Our Earliest Mock

A lot can change over the course of the season, but here's a look back at the RotoWire Magazine Mock Draft in late December.

Royals' Team Preview: Ready to Leap?

With the acquisition of James Shields from Tampa Bay and a strong young nucleus, are the Royals primed for a return to the postseason?

Offseason Moves: Evaluating the Fantasy Fallout

A.J. Pierzynski left Chicago for Texas, but can he match last year's career numbers?

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

Depth Chart Watch: The Fallout From Week 12

Matt Forte did a lot of watching Sunday, even before he left with an ankle injury.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

Depth Chart Watch: MJD Needs an MRI

Owners who stashed Rashad Jennings are about to see a payoff as Maurice Jones-Drew went down with a foot injury Sunday.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never have to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Never need to ask which receiver to start again.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Mound Musings: 3 Third-Year Pitchers for 2013

Jeremy Hellickson looks ready for a breakout season in his third year in the league in 2013.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Find out who was most active in the passing game in Week 2.

On Target: More Than Just The Looks

Find out who was most active in the passing game in Week 1.

ADP Changes from Standard to PPR Leagues: Whom Does the Format Affect the Most?

High volume receivers get a boost over big-play threats.