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Engel's Angles - Sell High on Clint Frazier?
New York has already been a lightning rod for fantasy baseball storylines early this season. The disappointing starts to the year of Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard already have owners concerned, as do the plethora of injuries that have struck the Yankees’ lineup and stripped fantasy players of prime draft choices like Aaron Judge and […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoThe Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Lindor, Senzel & More
In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoEngel's Angles - Pivotal Starts Coming for Paxton, Peacock, Velasquez
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry resumes Tuesday with the teams not playing to the usual levels of success that fuel the hype. Both squads are under .500, and even the pitching matchup does not seem as outstanding as expected on paper. The struggles of Chris Sale and his 9.00 ERA are well documented. For the Yankees, […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoDFS NASCAR Breakdown and Advance: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. More short track racing is on the schedule this week for the Monster Energy Cup Series, as Richmond Raceway hosts the Toyota Owners 400. Final practice was rained out Friday afternoon, but one practice session was completed in the morning, and was the only […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoDynasty Football Trade Targets and 2019 Gems
It is very quiet on the NFL and fantasy football fronts right now. The biggest waves of free agency have passed, and we are inching closer to the NFL Draft window. Now is a good time to shake things up in a dynasty league. Some other owners may not be actively thinking about deals, and […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoBuxton, Kepler Have Something to Prove - The King's Insider Report
The Minnesota Twins are going to be a fun team to watch this season, whether it’s for real or fantasy purposes. They could sneak up and win the American League Central, and help fantasy owners a lot in the process if three key offensive players continue to perform well. Byron Buxton is the true cornerstone […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoThe Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Dahl, Folty & More
In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoDFS NASCAR Post-Qualifying Breakdown and Advance: Food City 500 at Bristol
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. For the second time in three weeks, we will see short track racing in the Monster Energy Cup Series, inside the “cereal bowl” at Bristol Motor Speedway. Two Hendrick Motorsports cars are on the front row, with Chase Elliott on the pole and William […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoIs Pete Alonso for Real? The Verdict Is Yes
After hearing what I did in the preseason about Pete Alonso, it’s great for his fantasy outlook that he made the Mets roster out of spring training. Each year, I write the Fantasy Baseball Insider series, which consists of exclusive anonymous interviews with former and current players on key fantasy baseball targets. The FBIS won […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoFantasy Exam Room: RotoBaller & Inside Injuries
In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoEngel's Angles - Darvish's Struggles, Alcantara's Breakout and More
Each week, I will be bringing you my latest insights from around the Fantasy world. For now, I will be gathering storylines from around Major League Baseball. This week, we look at very early results and how some intangibles and health issues can factor in overall outlooks for spotlighted players. Is it too early to […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoThe King's Keeper Corner - Mailbag and Stock Report
To have your dynasty and keeper questions answered in the Keeper Korner, simply follow me on Twitter @scotteTheKing and contact me to be considered for publication and responses. I look forward to seeing your posts and questions soon. I also have included the first part of my offseason dynasty/keeper stock report here. The NFL Draft […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoDFS NASCAR Post-Qualifying Breakdown and Advance: O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This week’s Monster Energy Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway is going to be a challenging one for DFS players after some interesting results in qualifying. Some bigger and more notable names are in the back of the field, creating some potentially delicious […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoUpdated First Base Rankings - H2H Points Leagues
The RotoBaller Head-to-Head rankings review series winds down with a view of first base through the lens of our three-man expert panel of fantasy accuracy champ Nick Mariano and premier staffers JB Branson and Bill Dubiel. The top tier could conceivably have a new kingpin at any point, and not all of our experts believe […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoUpdated Shortstop Rankings - H2H Points Leagues
The RotoBaller Head-to-Head rankings review series continues with a view of shortstop through the lens of our three-man expert panel of fantasy accuracy champ Nick Mariano and premier staffers JB Branson and Bill Dubiel. The position is well-stocked with useful starters, but as you get deeper, the H2H negatives will get exposed more. Near the […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoDFS NASCAR: Martinsville Post-Qualifying Update
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Unofficial qualifying results were reported Saturday night, with official results due to be posted after final inspection, Qualifying at Martinsville Speedway is all-important, as it is not a top-shelf Place Differential track. The better drivers who qualified for top positions have earned themselves advantages. […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoDFS NASCAR Breakdown and Advance: STP 500 at Martinsville
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway is the first short track race of the Monster Energy Cup Series season. MS is the oldest track on the Cup circuit, originally opening in 1947 as a dirt track. Storylines to watch include a red-hot Kyle Busch […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoUpdated Outfielder Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)
We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with a look at the star-studded outfield position With the 2019 season beginning in a matter of days, RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel have given their preseason rankings a final update. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for a […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoUpdated Catcher Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)
We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with everyone's favorite - the catcher position. With the 2019 season beginning in a matter of days, RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel have given their preseason rankings a final update. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for a current […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoThe King's Insider Report - National League East
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The King’s Award-Winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller with a look at the National League East. Last time, we focused on the New York Mets, and now here’s an insider outlook from a former pitcher in the division who now works as a broadcaster. […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoAuto Club 400 NASCAR DFS: Post-Qualifying Updated Race Preview
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Austin Dillon ($7,400 on DraftKings and FanDuel), is on the pole for Sunday’s race at Auto Club 400 at Fontana, California. Dillon’s second round time in qualifying put him in the top spot as none of the other drivers were able to complete qualifying […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoThe New-Look Jets Are Ready to Roll Behind Le'Veon Bell
It turns out the Cleveland Browns don’t have an exclusive hold on newfound hope for their fanbase. Talk to any New York Jets fan under 60 years old, and they will likely tell you the highest point of their lives in their rooting roles was watching their team just make it to the AFC Championship […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoSteelers Begin the Post-Antonio Brown Era
It’s difficult to envision the Pittsburgh passing game being quite as prolific for fantasy purposes without Antonio Brown. Yet the Steelers have successfully moved on from top receivers before. Change is nothing new to them during the Ben Roethlisberger era. As noted by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Plaxico Burress left after Roethlisberger’s rookie campaign in 2004, […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoThe King's Insider Report - New York Mets
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller, with an in-depth look at the New York Mets from the perspective of a former player and current broadcaster who works for a major media outlet in the area, On the condition of anonymity, he […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoTicketGuardian 500 NASCAR DFS: Post-Qualifying & First Practice Update
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The rounds of qualifying at Phoenix were not without drama. After the first round, there was a fight between Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell, as neither made it out of the first round and Suarez showed his frustration, approaching McDowell with obvious intent before […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoDFS NASCAR Preview: The TicketGuardian 500 at Phoenix
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series travels to Phoenix this week for the first short track race of the season. Penske Racing is on a blazing roll to open the season, but ISM Raceway is clearly the domain of Kevin Harvick. The new rules […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoRotoBaller's Nick Mariano Wins Fantasy Baseball Accuracy Competition
So far, 2019 has been a very good year for guys named Mariano. Legendary New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera became the first unanimous Major League Baseball Hall of Famer in January. In March, Nick Mariano of RotoBaller, originally of Sleepy Hollow, New York, was announced as the No. 1 Most Accurate Ranker for Fantasy […]
Scott Engel 6 years agoThe King's Insider Report - Boston Red Sox
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues with a trip inside the Boston Red Sox spring training press box. The King spoke to a long-time Red Sox media member about individual outlooks for members of the defending champions. As always, the quotes were provided […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoThe King's Insider Report - Machado a Bust? Buehler Being Overdrafted?
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The King returns with his award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series, an annual feature that takes you into the dugouts, locker rooms and press boxes to gain access to highly valuable nuggets of information. On the condition of anonymity, Scott "The King" Engel brings you […]
Scott Engel PREMIUM 6 years agoThe King's NFBC ADP Insights - Targets & Bargains
NFBC Drafts are already going strong, and in many cases, the approaches of the high stakes players help set the market for where players may be selected. The guys who have the most on the line have spent a lot of time since the end of last season carefully dissecting the numbers, watching video and […]
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