Seth Halvorsen Notches First Save Of The Year

Colorado Rockies reliever Seth Halvorsen struck out one over 1 1/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Halvorsen entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. With two outs and runners on first and second base, Halvorsen got Yandy Diaz to ground out to end the […]

Sean Murphy Set For Rehab Assignment With High-A Rome

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (ribs) is set to start a rehab assignment with High-A Rome on Friday. The 30-year-old has caught up to five innings so far during minor-league games. He has been sidelined since early March with a fractured rib and is eyeing a mid-April return. It's unclear how many rehab games/reps Murphy […]

Josh Smith Exits Saturday's Game Early With Quad Contusion

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith (quad) exited Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox early with a left quad contusion. He injured himself, hitting the fence while attempting to catch a fly ball in the first frame. Smith initially stayed in the game but was eventually replaced by Ezequiel Duran in the bottom of the […]

Freddie Freeman Feeling Better, Remains Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (rib, ankle) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the Tokyo, Japan series against the Chicago Cubs. Freeman was a late scratch on Tuesday due to rib discomfort and will miss his second straight game. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Freeman feels much better than […]

Freddie Freeman A Late Scratch Against The Cubs On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle, rib) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the Tokyo, Japan series. Freeman was initially in the starting lineup at the three-hole but was scratched a half-hour before game time. He had surgery to remove loose bodies from his right ankle […]

Aaron Rodgers Emerges As The Top Quarterback Option For The Steelers

Free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers has emerged as the top quarterback option for the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Rodgers and the Steelers are expected to talk and explore a union. The idea of playing for Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is also a factor, per Schefter. Pittsburgh also continues to speak to […]

Zach Ertz Re-Signs With The Commanders

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz signed a one-year, $6.25 million contract with the Washington Commanders on Saturday. The deal includes up to $9 million in incentives. Ertz returns to the Commanders after a productive season in 2024 as quarterback Jayden Daniels' safety valve, owning 18% of Washington's target share. The three-time Pro Bowler caught 66 […]

Ray Davis Exits Early With A Concussion, Won't Return On Sunday

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (concussion) exited Sunday's AFC Wild Card game against the Denver Broncos early and won't return. Davis took a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit during the third quarter and headed to the locker room shortly after. He was evaluated for a concussion and ultimately ruled out for the game. The 25-year-old had […]

Bears Looking To Interview Marcus Freeman For Head-Coach Job

Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports that the Chicago Bears are looking to interview Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman for their head coach opening. Freeman has never coached in the NFL and is set to coach the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Ohio State on January 20. The 39-year-old has a (33-9) […]

Week 1 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Derrick Carr, Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert, James Cook, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Today, we are focusing on Superflex leagues. For those unfamiliar with Superflex leagues, it's a format that allows you to start two quarterbacks but does not require you to do so. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer in 2QB leagues, we broke it all down for […]

Week 1 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Raheem Mostert, Christian Kirk, D'Andre Swift, Terry McLaurin, Tony Pollard, more

Week 1 has finally arrived, and it's time to set those winning lineups. We saw monster performances from Saquon Barkley and Jayden Reed on Friday night, while Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce put up duds on Thursday. There is still plenty of football to be played, and we have a full slate of games to […]

Updated Fantasy Football Team Defense (D/ST) Rankings for Week 1 - Buccaneers, Seahawks, Jets, Bengals, Browns, Chargers, Falcons, Saints, Giants

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers - we are here to guide you on starting the right defense with our updated team defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 season. Fantasy football managers usually stream team defenses, except when it comes to elite DSTs like the Jets, Browns, Ravens, 49ers, and Cowboys. […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 PPR: Derrick Henry, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Devonta Smith, Chase Brown, Christian Watson, Stefon Diggs

Football is back! Week 1 officially kicks off with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. It's time to set those winning fantasy lineups with our updated fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Use our overall Week 1 rankings for all positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, FLEX, K, […]

Updated FLEX Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Jaylen Warren, Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Joshua Palmer, Dontayvion Wicks, Tyjae Spears, more

The fantasy draft season is pretty much over, and now our focus shifts to Week 1. Most fantasy leagues start one or two flex spots when filling out a starting lineup. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to help you decide on those all-important FLEX spots with our updated FLEX fantasy football rankings for Week […]

Updated Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1 (PPR) - Evan Engram, Brock Bowers, Jake Ferguson, David Njoku, Taysom Hill, Tyler Conklin

Football is officially back, and it's time to start thinking about setting those winning Week 1 lineups! We are back with more fantasy football rankings -- this time, we are zeroing in on tight ends. In this article below we've got you covered with our updated tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings for Week 1 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Josh Lowe, Connor Norby, Porter Hodge, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dylan Crews, David Festa

September has arrived, and the baseball season is starting to wind down. Most leagues start their fantasy playoffs next week, while fantasy managers try to lock down categories in roto leagues with a few weeks left. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week […]

Updated Fantasy Football Kicker (K) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Ka'imi Fairbairn, Cairo Santos, Younghoe Koo, Matt Gay, Cameron Dicker, Brandon Aubrey, more

Much to the chagrin of some fantasy managers, kickers are still a huge part of fantasy football. Usually, managers wait until the last few rounds to draft their kickers. Still, if you managed to snag the high-scoring kicker late, it could be the difference between winning or losing a league matchup. We break it down […]

Updated Fantasy Football Quarterback (QB) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Updates for Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Herbert

Can you feel it? It's exciting as we are so close to Week 1 kicking off! However, sadly, the fantasy football draft season is coming to an end. Drafts are still ongoing, and the grind continues as fantasy managers prepare for their upcoming drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with updated rankings and focus […]

Updated Fantasy Football Running Back (RB) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Half-PPR Updates for Kenneth Walker III, Chase Brown, Rico Dowdle, Jordan Mason

Fantasy football draft season is winding down as Thursday's kickoff between the Baltimore Ravens and Chiefs happens in 24 hours. There are still plenty of drafts going on this week. Today, we focus on our draft rankings for running backs. Most NFL teams have their backfields set and we break it all down for you […]

Fantasy Football Rankings for Dynasty Leagues - Preseason Updates Include Puka Nacua, De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas

It's the heart of the fantasy football draft season, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy football rankings. Some dynasty leagues completed their drafts earlier, but many start-up dynasty leagues are drafting -- and the dynasty grind never stops. Today, we review our dynasty fantasy football rankings for 2024. Use these rankings […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Lawrence Butler, Michael Kopech, Justin Martinez, Porter Hodge, Dylan Crews, Coby Mayo

September is officially here, and the baseball season has four weeks left. It's time to focus on the waiver wire and add players who can help secure that coveted fantasy baseball championship. At RotoBaller HQ, we navigate you through the waiver wire for Week 24 (September 2 - September 8) of the 2024 MLB season […]

Standard (Non-PPR) Fantasy Football Rankings - Preseason Draft Updates Include Derrick Henry, Zamir White, Mike Evans, Devonta Smith, Zack Moss

Many fantasy football leagues reward points-per-reception (PPR) for receivers, but some old-school leagues don't give any extra fantasy points for receptions. If you play in these standard (non-PPR) leagues, then be sure to follow our NFL team's updated standard (non-PPR) fantasy football rankings for 2024 drafts. Let's hoist the hardware together! With preseason games over, […]

PPR Fantasy Football RB Rankings for 2024 Drafts - Running Back Updates for Joe Mixon, Josh Jacobs, Blake Corum, Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, Ray Davis

The fantasy football draft season may be winding down, but at RotoBaller HQ, we are constantly updating rankings until the Week 1 kickoff. It's crucial to nail down the running back position in the draft, so before making your picks be sure to use our NFL team's updated PPR running back fantasy football rankings for […]

Fantasy Football QB Rankings - Preseason Updates for Drafts Include Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Deshaun Watson, more

What a glorious time of year! Welcome back RotoBallers to our team's updated QB fantasy football rankings for 2024 drafts. Fantasy managers used to wait until the later rounds when selecting a quarterback, but the position has been bumped up recently with managers playing in 2QB or superflex formats. The quarterback position is pretty deep […]

PPR Fantasy Football TE Rankings - Preseason Draft Updates Include George Kittle, Jake Ferguson, Kyle Pitts, Brock Bowers, David Njoku, Luke Musgrave

Welcome back fellow RotoBallers to our team's updated PPR fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 drafts. Week 1 is fast approaching, and we are in the final stretch of the fantasy football draft season. Tight ends have been boom-or-bust over the years, but in 2024, the drop-off in the position doesn't happen until the […]

Courtland Sutton (WR, DEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~88 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~118 ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught a career-high 10 touchdowns in 2023 but only racked up 59 catches for 772 yards over 16 games. Despite finishing with less than 60 catches and 800 yards, Sutton still owned 20% of the team's target shares (38th […]

DK Metcalf (WR, SEA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~32 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~39 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has been one of the most consistent wideouts year in and year out. The 26-year-old has logged three 1,000-yard campaigns over five seasons, with his lowest output being 900 yards in his rookie year in 2019. Despite competing with […]

RotoBaller's 2024 NFL Pick'em Pool Challenge - Free Football Pick'em Contest on ESPN

We are happy to announce our second annual RotoBaller NFL Pick'em Challenge! 🍾 Just pick the correct winners for each NFL team each week and beat out all the others. Simple, right? Well, not so fast - be sure to read our NFL Pick'em Pools strategies and tips to get set for the season ahead […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 2B/SS Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Week 12 of the MLB season and another edition of our second base and shortstop waiver wire pickups article. We are almost halfway through June, and the All-Star break is about a month away. It's time to start searching the waiver and picking up players who can help improve your roster. […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Luis Matos, Jonny DeLuca, Jo Adell, Joey Ortiz, Davis Schneider, Adam Ottavino, more

Here we are again fellow RotoBallers, back with another edition of our waiver wire rankings to help you win! Today, we will review our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 9 (May 20 - May 26) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile up as Max Muncy, Austin Riley, and Justin Wilson […]