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Andrew Alvarez Fantastic In Latest Start
Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez was originally off most people's radars as a 12th-round pick in 2021 but has emerged as a very solid starter in the organization's farm system. The southpaw is doing a great job of inducing weak contact, limiting home runs, and avoiding walks, but this is nothing new. He has […]
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Wilyer Abreu Hits Three Homers In One Game Amidst Big Week
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu has come on strong for the club's Triple-A affiliate in Worcester. Acquired from the Astros in last year's Christian Vazquez trade, the outfielder has consistently shown off a strong arm and enough speed to cover the middle of the outfield. Although he is primarily viewed as a center […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 21
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of impressive prospect performances in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also […]
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Skylar Thompson Responsible For Three Turnovers Friday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson completed 10 of 16 passes for 107 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He also rushed for 10 yards and lost a fumble. Thompson was a preseason star as a rookie last year but posted subpar results when facing stronger defenses during […]
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De'Von Achane Productive Catching Passes Friday
Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane totaled 25 rushing yards on a team-leading 10 carries during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite his relative inefficiency on the ground, the rookie delivered key contributions through the air, racking up four catches and 41 receiving yards. Friday's game showed that Achane can be a […]
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Erik Ezukanma Totals 67 Yards Friday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma hauled in all three of his targets for 15 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He also impressed on the ground, rushing two times for 52 yards, including a 39-yard gain on an end-around. Ezukanma, a fourth-round pick in 2022, had a strong preseason last year […]
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Myles Gaskin Leads Dolphins In Rushing Yards During Preseason Opener
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was efficient during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, rushing seven times for 57 yards. He also impressed in the passing attack, catching two passes for an additional 20 yards through the air. Just two years removed from being Miami's starting running back, Gaskin finds himself competing for […]
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Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers To Target - Late-Round Dynasty Discounts Include Sam LaPorta, Tank Dell, Deuce Vaughn, more
As soon as the NFL Draft winds down, fantasy football dynasty leagues kick into action. Many rookie drafts have already begun. Some will start very soon, and others will commence once training camp arrives. This long window of rookie draft preparation gives fantasy managers a chance to size up the dynasty landscape and determine where […]
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Damien Harris Has Sore Knee, Won't Practice Thursday
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris (right knee) is feeling sore and will not practice on Thursday, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. However, head coach Sean McDermott told the media that "he thinks Harris is headed in the right direction with the injury." While Buffalo is likely to incorporate James Cook quite often […]
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Jets Interested In Dalvin Cook, No Other Running Backs
The New York Jets continue to express interest in free-agent running back Dalvin Cook but are "not necessarily looking to add another piece at the position" if they fail to sign him, according to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda. This makes sense, considering New York hasn't been linked to many other free-agent running backs, or at […]
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Browns Host Jordan Wilkins For Visit
Free-agent running back Jordan Wilkins worked out for the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC. The 29-year-old logged 1,009 rushing yards, 262 receiving yards, and four touchdowns through 53 games with the Colts. While a deal is not imminent, adding Wilkins would give Cleveland additional depth after Jerome Ford suffered a […]
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Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson are not expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks, per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune. This news hardly comes as a surprise considering Cousins is an established veteran and Jefferson has emerged as a top receiver in the NFL. The […]
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Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Outlook
Aside from being the reigning Super Bowl champions and potentially the NFL's newest dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs offense contains a variety of players who figure to have key fantasy football impacts throughout the 2023 NFL season. When you're looking for reliable fantasy football contributors, your best bet is to identify high-target-volume players on the […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]
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Omar Martinez Fuels Big Week With Three-Homer Game
New York Yankees catching prospect Omar Martinez signed with the club out of Venezuela back in 2018. While the intention has always been to solidify his skills as a catcher, New York actually let him pitch 1.2 innings out of the bullpen back in 2021. He struck out three batters, indicative of a strong arm […]
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Bryce Osmond Opens August With Scoreless Gem
Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Bryce Osmond is an Oklahoma State product who has flashed potential in his first pro season. The right-hander tosses a mid-90s fastball with a solid slider as his secondary pitch. He has also worked on developing a third pitch, a changeup, since joining the Halos organization He's been a mixed […]
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Trey Lipscomb Finding Success In Minors
Washington Nationals infield prospect Trey Lipscomb landed with the organization as a third-round pick out of the University of Tennessee in 2022. He is a reliable, versatile defender who has played all four infield positions this season. However, with impressive glovework, strong reactive instincts, and an above-average arm, he should stick at third base long-term. […]
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Carson Seymour Delivers Five Shutout Innings, Allows Just One Hit
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Seymour is a former Mets sixth-round pick who was shipped to the West Coast as part of a five-player trade last August. The 24-year-old boasts a mid-90s sinker with impressive life and an upper-80s cutter that dashes towards left-handed batters with nasty break. A curveball and changeup round out […]
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Xavier Edwards Coming Off Phenomenal Week
Miami Marlins infield prospect Xavier Edwards is currently trapped in the minors (due to depth at the big-league level), but he's making the most of it. The switch-hitter has solidified a tremendous approach at the plate, generating contact and keeping strikeouts to a bare minimum. Although he lacks power, he more than makes up for […]
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Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Miami Dolphins 2023 Outlook
2023 could be a make-or-break season for the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa is entering a decisive year both health-wise and in terms of performance. Head coach Mike McDaniel needs to take this finally-healthy squad and produce enough wins to make the playoffs in his second season at the helm. The defense must step up big […]
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Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Dallas Cowboys 2023 Outlook
The Dallas Cowboys are hungry for playoff prosperity and should be viewed as a legitimate threat heading into 2023. While they certainly have their work cut out for them in a challenging NFC East, Dallas has enough weapons on both sides of the ball to turn heads this coming season. From a fantasy football perspective, […]
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Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - New England Patriots 2023 Outlook
The New England Patriots have always been a frustrating team to analyze from a fantasy football perspective. This was true even when the team was at the peak of its dynasty. Head coach Bill Belichick's commitment to spreading the ball around and utilizing a diverse group of skill players made it relatively difficult to predict […]
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Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (August Updates)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the August update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. Now that the ever-exciting MLB trade deadline has come and gone, it's time to check in on some fantasy baseball dynasty prospects! Below in this article, you can find our updated top 250 MLB prospect […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 19 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]
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Calijah Kancey Expected To Miss Four Weeks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey (calf) is expected to miss four weeks with a strained calf, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He was selected 19th overall in the NFL draft this past April. The rookie still has a chance to be ready for the Buccaneers' season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on […]
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Trayveon Williams Suffers Mild Ankle Sprain
Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams likely suffered a mild ankle sprain during practice on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Williams is expected to miss a couple of weeks, which could give rookie Chase Brown a leg up on the No. 2 running back role behind Joe Mixon. Neither Williams nor Brown […]
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Calvin Ridley Limited During Practice Tuesday
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was absent from portions of Tuesday's practice. At one point, Ridley was spotted walking off the field with general manager Trent Baalke. He took time to cool down and eventually returned for the end of practice but did not participate. It's unclear if Ridley was dealing with some sort […]
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KJ Hamler Could Return In Six Weeks
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (heart, pectoral) was diagnosed with pericarditis but could return in six weeks, according to head coach Sean Payton. The expectation is that Denver will cut and re-sign Hamler in a series of procedural moves. The 24-year-old could come back and compete for the No. 3 receiver role after Tim […]
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Kellen Mond Will Start Thursday's Game
Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond will draw the start during Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets. Deshaun Watson isn't expected to take any snaps, leaving plenty of reps for Mond, Joshua Dobbs, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Mond, 24, is a former Vikings first-round pick who went 2-for-3 passing with five yards back […]
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Lions Waive Shane Zylstra
The Detroit Lions have waived tight end Shane Zylstra (knee) with an injury designation. Zylstra suffered what was believed to be a severe knee injury during training camp on Monday. The expectation was that he would be sidelined for at least six months, and rather than keep Zylstra on the team, Detroit waived him. Last […]
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