Will Marcus Semien's Offensive Decline Continue in New York?

Not much went right for second baseman Marcus Semien in 2025 in what ended up being his final season with the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old three-time All-Star continued to decline offensively and finished with a .230/.305/.364 slash line, career-worst .669 OPS, 15 home runs, 62 RBI, 62 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 127 […]

Cade Smith in Line to be Cleveland's Primary Closer

With right-hander Emmanuel Clase out of the saves picture in Cleveland, Guardians right-handed reliever heads into the 2026 season as the team's likely closer. Smith took over for Clase in the middle of last season and finished out the year with a 2.93 ERA (1.95 FIP), 1.00 WHIP, a career-high 16 saves, 104 strikeouts, and […]

Roman Anthony a Top-15 Outfielder Heading into First Full MLB Season

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony made his MLB debut on June 9 of 2025 and looked the part of the top prospect in baseball after his promotion, finishing his first season in the big leagues with a .292/.396/.463 slash line, .859 OPS, eight home runs, 32 RBI, 48 runs scored, and four stolen bases […]

Regression Coming for Trent Grisham in 2026?

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham had a career year in 2025 in his second year in the Bronx, slashing .235/.348/.464 with an .811 OPS, a career-high 34 home runs, a career-high 74 RBI, a career-high 87 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 143 regular-season games. Grisham's previous career-high in home runs was 17 […]

Does George Springer Still Have More Left in the Tank?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer had a late-career resurgence to help lead the team to the World Series in 2025, hitting .309/.399/.560 with a .959 OPS, 32 home runs, 84 RBI, 106 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases in 140 regular-season games played. It was a bit of a surprise, considering Springer's offensive […]

Frank Reich Interviews for Jets Offensive-Coordinator Job

Former Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has interviewed for the New York Jets' offensive-coordinator position, according to the team. In addition to Reich, the Jets have interviewed Darrell Bevell, Ronald Curry, Greg Roman, and Lunda Wells as they look to replace Tanner Engstrand, who was fired earlier this week. Reich, 64, […]

Devin Williams Primed for a Bounce-Back Season With Mets?

After a rough 2025 campaign with the New York Yankees in which right-handed closer Devin Williams posted a career-worst 4.79 ERA and was demoted from the closer's role two separate times, he signed a three-year, $50 million deal to join the crosstown-rival New York Mets. Williams certainly didn't have the season he was hoping for […]

Todd Monken to Shake Up Browns QB Room?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on ESPN Cleveland on Wednesday that he expects new Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken to add to a quarterback room that already includes Deshaun Watson (Achilles), Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. "I think the shake-up will be there regardless of whether it was Monken or someone else," Fowler said. If […]

Jim Bob Cooter Interviews With Eagles for Offensive-Coordinator Job

Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter interviewed in-person on Tuesday for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive-coordinator job, a league source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Cooter has been with the Colts since the 2023 season. Before landing in Indy, he was the passing-game coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022, and before that, he was […]

Aaron Judge Appears to be Past his Elbow Issues

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge's right elbow is "doing really well" as he ramps up his throwing in preparation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "He looks great," Boone said. The 33-year-old was sent to the injured list last year with a flexor […]

Anthony Volpe "Working his Tail Off" in his Rehab

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is "working his tail off" as he rehabs from offseason left-shoulder surgery, according to general manager Brian Cashman. There's no updated return timetable on Volpe, but the Yankees said earlier this offseason that they don't expect Volpe to make his 2026 debut until after April, per Bryan Hoch […]

Raisel Iglesias Will be on a Shorter Leash in 2026

The Atlanta Braves brought back right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal for the 2026 campaign, but they also added high-leverage reliever Robert Suarez in free agency. The Braves are saying that Iglesias will begin the year as their primary closer, but should Iglesias get injured or stumble, Suarez could take over […]

Jake Bobo Dealing With Hand Injury

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (hand) drew a limited tag on Wednesday's estimated injury report, according to The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. Bobo is dealing with a hand injury, but he'll have an extra week to rest before the Super Bowl kicks off against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 8. The 27-year-old pass-catcher […]

Sam Darnold Listed as Limited With Oblique Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (oblique) was listed as a limited participant on the team's Wednesday practice estimation, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Darnold suffered a left-oblique injury in practice leading up to the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers, but he ended up playing. The 28-year-old wasn't really needed in […]

Mack Hollins Remains on Injury Report

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (abdomen), who was activated from Injured Reserve last week, was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, according to Patriots.com. The Patriots are bringing Hollins along slowly following his IR stint, but he should have no problem suiting up for the Super Bowl versus the Seattle Seahawks […]

Drake Maye on the Injury Report With Shoulder Injury

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on the team's estimated injury report on Wednesday, according to the team's official website. Maye appeared to injure his right (throwing) shoulder in the AFC Championship game win over the Denver Broncos, but all signs point to him being fine to play […]

Bo Nix Expected to Resume Training in 4-6 Weeks

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) said he will be back to training in four to six weeks after a quick surgery on a simple bone break in his right ankle that he suffered in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, according to Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. The Broncos really missed […]

Kris Bubic has Upside Despite Injury Risks

Because he missed almost the entire second half of the 2025 season due to a left rotator-cuff strain, Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (shoulder) is the No. 62-ranked starting fantasy pitcher at RotoBaller going into 2026. It's unclear if Bubic will be ready for the start of the regular season, but he was cleared […]

Baker Mayfield Hoping for Rebound Under New Offensive Coordinator

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will have a third different offensive coordinator in Zac Robinson in 2026 in his third year with the organization. Mayfield had his least productive year in Tampa in 2025, although a midseason left-shoulder injury may have been to blame. The 30-year-old veteran had 3,693 passing yards, 26 touchdown passes, […]

Jared Goff Survives Without Ben Johnson in 2025

Many fantasy managers were worried about Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff going into the 2025 season since he'd be without offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The Lions took a slight step back offensively with Johnson gone and failed to make the playoffs, but it was still a successful fantasy campaign for Goff, who completed 68% of […]

Brewers Sign Reese McGuire to Minor-League Contract

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent catcher Reese McGuire to a minor-league contract on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. McGuire will stay in the National League Central in 2026 after slashing .226/.245/.444 with a .688 OPS, career-high nine home runs, and 24 RBI in 44 games […]

Buccaneers had Talks With Sean McDermott About Coaching Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers talked with former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott to check about joining head coach Todd Bowles' staff, but he's expected to take this year off and reassess his options in 2027, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. McDermott overlapped with Bucs general manager Jason Licht during their time from […]

Christian Watson's Strong Finish Gives Optimism for 2026

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was in the top 50 receivers in half-PPR points in 2025 despite missing the first seven games of the season while recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered late in the 2024 campaign. In 10 regular-season games played, Watson caught 35 of his 55 targets for 611 […]

Bhayshul Tuten Ready for Every-Down Role With Jags in 2026?

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a statement when they traded running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles early in the 2025 season, which moved rookie fourth-rounder Bhayshul Tuten to the RB2 role behind Travis Etienne Jr. Fantasy managers with stock in Tuten were probably hoping he'd have a bigger role than he did in his […]

Ja'Marr Chase Still a First-Round Fantasy Receiver

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase wasn't as dominant in 2025 as he was in 2024, when he led the NFL in catches (127), targets (175), receiving yards (1,708), touchdowns (17), and yards per game (100.5). Chase had a league-high 185 targets, 125 catches, 1,412 yards, and eight touchdowns in his 16 games played in […]

Quentin Johnston Could be Lined up for Big Season With New Offensive Coordinator

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston took his fantasy managers on a rollercoaster ride in his third year in the league in 2025. The former first-rounder had five touchdown catches in the first four weeks of the season before cooling off and being extremely boom or bust the rest of the way. The 24-year-old […]

Parker Washington Set for WR1 Duties in Jacksonville in 2026?

In his third season in the NFL, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington had a career year, setting new highs across the board in catches (58), targets (95), receiving yards (847), and touchdowns (five) in 16 regular-season games. All of those marks also led the team in 2025. Washington finished strong as well, hauling in […]

Breece Hall Reaches 1,000-Yard Mark in Contract Year

New York Jets running back Breece Hall quietly recorded his first 1,000-yard season in another forgettable year for the Jets in 2025. Hall had a career-high 243 rushing attempts for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns in 16 starts, adding 36 receptions for 350 yards and another score on 48 targets in the passing game. He […]

Romeo Doubs Heading to Free Agency After Career Year

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs surprisingly led the team in receptions (55), targets (85), and receiving yards (724) in 2025 while tying for the team lead in receiving touchdowns (six). Doubs' 724 receiving yards were a new season high in his fourth year in the league. The 25-year-old also finished strong, catching eight […]

Gardner Minshew Avoids ACL Tear, Already Back to Full Strength

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew (knee) didn't tear his ACL as initially feared, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Minshew suffered only a bone bruise and did not require surgery. The veteran signal-caller avoided any long-term damage to his knee and is already back to full strength as he heads into free agency […]