Fantasy sports articles written by Howard Bender
May 19, 2013
MLB Barometer: The Dangers of Micromanaging
Daniel Murphy gets a positive mention in Howard Bender's column this week.
May 12, 2013
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.
May 5, 2013
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.
April 28, 2013
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.
April 21, 2013
MLB Barometer: Push Through the Wall
Howard Bender advises Jason Heyward's owners to ride out his slow start to the season.
April 14, 2013
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.
April 7, 2013
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?
March 29, 2013
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.
March 22, 2013
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.
March 15, 2013
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.
February 18, 2013
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.
February 5, 2013
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?
January 30, 2013
Offseason Moves: Evaluating the Fantasy Fallout
A.J. Pierzynski left Chicago for Texas, but can he match last year's career numbers?
December 25, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
December 18, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
December 11, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
December 4, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
November 27, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
November 25, 2012
Depth Chart Watch: The Fallout From Week 12
Matt Forte did a lot of watching Sunday, even before he left with an ankle injury.
November 20, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
November 13, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
November 6, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
October 30, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
October 23, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
October 22, 2012
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.
October 16, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never have to ask which receiver to start again.
October 2, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Never need to ask which receiver to start again.
September 20, 2012
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.
September 18, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Find out who was most active in the passing game in Week 2.
September 11, 2012
On Target: More Than Just The Looks
Find out who was most active in the passing game in Week 1.