Will Syndergaard Sit On The Throne Again?

On Saturday night at Citi Field, Noah Syndergaard was not ready for the bright spotlight. It was Game of Thrones Syndergaard Bobblehead Night, and Met fans lined up deep outside the ballpark for their unique souvenir of the hard-throwing fifth-year starter. But as has been the custom so far this year. Syndergaard disappointed. He allowed... Read More

Engel's Angles - NFL Draft 2019 Rookie Reactions and Hot Takes

Here are some of my initial and most essential fantasy observations from the 2019 NFL Draft. Some of you asked for specific observations on social media and here are your answers. I'm not big on rookies in yearly leagues, but I'll be targeting one specific TE.Editor's Note: Our incredible team of writers won two writing... Read More

DFS NASCAR Advance and Breakdown: Geico 500 at Talladega

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The most staunch defenders of DFS and fantasy sports have insisted it is a game of skill. Well, they might not want to use a race at Talladega Super Speedway to illustrate their point. No matter how much you prepare and research for a... Read More

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Five Weeks for Aaron Judge?

In our 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 medical... Read More

Engel's Angles - Gallo's New Approach, Pollock & Kluber Struggles

Joey Gallo created quite a stir on Sunday when he delivered the first sacrifice fly of his career in 74 plate appearances with a runner at third and less than two outs. In a very un-Gallo like performance, he drove in five runs without hitting a homer. Gallo had three opportunities to convert on run-scoring... Read More

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... Read More

The 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... Read More

Engel'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,... Read More

DFS 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... Read More

Dynasty 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... Read More

Buxton, 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... Read More

The 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... Read More

DFS 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... Read More

Is 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... Read More

Fantasy 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... Read More

Engel'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... Read More

The 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... Read More

DFS 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... Read More

Updated 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... Read More

Updated 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... Read More

DFS 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.... Read More

DFS 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... Read More

Updated 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... Read More

Updated 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... Read More

The 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.... Read More

Auto 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... Read More

The 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... Read More

Steelers 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,... Read More

The 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... Read More

TicketGuardian 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... Read More