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Cade Otton Praised For His Durability
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles recognized tight end Cade Otton for his durability and willingness to learn multiple systems, according to Luke Easterling of Bucs Wire. "His durability has been outstanding," Bowles recently said. "We've called on him a lot as a rookie. It's hard to believe he's only a third-year guy coming […]
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Courtland Sutton Still Non-Committal Ahead Of Training Camp
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton refused to comment on whether he plans to attend training camp, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com. Sutton, who is still seeking a contract extension but remains in a "stalemate" with the Broncos, admitted he considered skipping minicamp. He remains optimistic about getting an extension signed before training camp […]
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Amari Cooper Still Seeking Lucrative Deal
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper told a representative from Betr that he's "trying to get paid this year." The 30-year-old continues to skip mandatory minicamp and pay the corresponding fines in order to build leverage as he seeks an extension from the Browns. He's due to hit free agency next year, and while he […]
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49ers, Brandon Aiyuk Had Good Meeting Monday
The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had a "good meeting" on Monday and will continue to work toward a resolution amidst the 26-year-old's latest frustration, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. At this time, Aiyuk, who seeks a contract extension, has not made a formal trade request and the 49ers want […]
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Pharaoh Brown Headed For Significant Blocking Role?
Seattle Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown is expected to have a significant role as a blocker in 2024, former NFL quarterback Brock Huard told Mike Salk of Seattle Sports. This news follows some whispers out of Seattle (also from Huard) that Noah Fant will receive increased attention in the passing game but could lose some […]
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Noah Fant To Get More Involved In Passing Game
Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant "appears primed to be in line for a bigger share of the pass-catching role at the position" in 2024, according to Zac Hereth of Seattle Sports. The expectation is that Fant will have more opportunities to catch passes, allowing the Seahawks to push the ball down the field while […]
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Dolphins Want Tua Tagovailoa Extension, Mulling Fair Value
The Miami Dolphins want to extend quarterback Tua Tagovailoa but are still evaluating a fair market value, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. As Schefter notes, the quarterback market shifted drastically this offseason when the Jacksonville Jaguars handed Trevor Lawrence a deal worth $55 million per year. Prior to that deal, the Dolphins likely couldn't have […]
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Nick Vogt's Big Week Includes Five Extra-Base Hits, Six RBI
San Diego Padres prospect Nick Vogt is a former seventh-round pick who has played a variety of outfield positions in his career. At the plate, he needs to cut down on strikeouts, especially for someone who isn't mashing dozens of homers on a yearly basis. Vogt can't afford to sacrifice discipline, which will in turn […]
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Didier Fuentes Tosses Six Scoreless Frames
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, still just 19 years old, signed with the club out of Colombia in 2022. A true athlete, Fuentes has certainly exceeded expectations early in the 2024 season by keeping his strikeout rate relatively high and maximizing his ground-ball rate. He headlines his repertoire with a fastball thrown in the […]
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John Garcia Delivering Power Outburst
Houston Astros minor league catcher John Garcia, who wasn't selected until the 19th round of the 2022 draft, has emerged as an intriguing fantasy baseball prospect. The Grambling State product has put up terrific numbers at the plate this season, and even his relatively high strikeout rate can be excused given how well he's been […]
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Christian MacLeod Strikes Out 10, Allows No Runs
Minnesota Twins minor-league starting pitcher Christian MacLeod has emerged as an intriguing name to watch among fantasy baseball prospects. He sits in the low-to-mid 90s, throwing a fastball, curveball, and changeup. The breaking ball is certainly his best offering because of its lethal vertical movement, but his changeup is also above average. The biggest issue […]
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Matt Shaw Launches Four Homers In Big Week
The Chicago Cubs selected second baseman Matt Shaw with the 13th pick in the first round of last summer's draft. The talented infielder has an advanced approach and high baseball IQ at the plate, showcasing a rare blend of both aggressiveness and discipline. He produces hard contact, hits to all parts of the field, and […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]
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Nikko Remigio Making Push For Roster Spot
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Nikko Remigio impressed while running with the first-team offense and is pushing to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. An undrafted free agent back in 2023, Remigio earned more reps this summer with Xavier Worthy (hamstring) sidelined. Remigio may struggle to pass the […]
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Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks Competing For WR3 Role
Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Brooks are both candidates to open 2024 in the third slot on the depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com. Both players have showcased their talent during OTAs and are pushing to make the WR3 competition interesting this summer. In […]
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Top Fantasy Football Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2024 - Quarterbacks
With the 2024 NFL season approaching, dynasty fantasy football drafts are in full swing. A new crop of rookies is joining an already talented base of impact players, leaving dynasty fantasy football managers with difficult decisions regarding trades, draft picks, and roster construction. As these key decisions await managers, it is important to identify young […]
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Greg Dortch Headed For Expanded Role
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch is expected to have an expanded role in 2024, according to Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic. Dortch has been a steady, reliable contributor to Arizona's wide receiver corps over his two seasons with the team. Now, even though Marvin Harrison Jr. will be the focal point of the […]
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Xavier Gipson Takes Leap Forward Ahead Of Year 2
New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson "made plays throughout OTAs and minicamp and seems to have taken a leap forward after a year of NFL experience," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt even suggested that Gipson might have a leg up on the No. 3 receiver role over Malachi Corley, the fast-rising […]
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Malachi Corley Still Adjusting To NFL Speed
New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley is still adjusting to NFL speed and the team's offense, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Specifically, Rosenblatt cautions against automatically viewing Corley as the Jets' No. 3 receiver over Xavier Gipson, who has made several players while taking a significant leap this offseason. As of now, […]
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Khalil Herbert Could Be On Roster Bubble
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert could find himself on the roster bubble as the summer continues, according to Adam Jahns of The Athletic. During a new 53-man roster projection, Jahns and Kevin Fishbain tabbed Herbert to make the team out of training camp, but Jahns also wrote that "it wouldn't be surprising if Herbert […]
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Tyler Conklin Boosts Stock With Acrobatic Catches
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin "made multiple acrobatic catches" and was "one of the stars of OTAs," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt notes that Conklin stands to gain a lot from Aaron Rodgers being healthy and available during the 2024 season. The tight end did catch 61 passes for 621 […]
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Seahawks Signing Ricky Person Jr.
The Seattle Seahawks have signed running back Ricky Person Jr., according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC. The NC State product most recently played for the UFL's Birmingham Stallions, finishing the 2024 campaign with 93 carries, 295 rushing yards, and six touchdowns. He also tallied an additional 150 receiving yards. As of now, the expectation is […]
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James Washington Attempting To Make Comeback
Veteran wide receiver James Washington, who is currently a free agent, will attempt to make a comeback, according to a post on his personal Instagram account. Washington is best known for his time in Pittsburgh, but he also worked around injuries to play in two games with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022. The former second-round […]
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Logan Wagner Slugs Four Homers In Big Week
Los Angeles Dodgers corner infield prospect Logan Wagner is a talented switch-hitter selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft. Thus far, he has mainly been viewed as a power hitter, though it's worth noting that he's been able to get on base at a very high clip thanks to plenty of walks. Sluggers […]
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Alejandro Rosario Tosses Seven Scoreless Frames
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Alejandro Rosario had previously generated some buzz as a potential Day 1 draft pick last year but ultimately fell to the eventual World Series champions in Round 5. He relies quite heavily on his mid-90s fastball, but he throws a very effective low-80s slider, too. He has also done a great […]
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Dakota Harris Showing Off Some Power
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Dakota Harris is a middle infielder who found his way to the organization during the 11th round of last year's MLB Draft. The Oklahoma product has already contributed at the plate, putting plenty of balls in play and even flashing some power. On a less exciting note, he's striking out too […]
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Brad Lord Improves To 7-1 This Year
Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Brad Lord is a former 18th-round pick out of South Florida who has truly ascended and is putting together some incredible performances in the 2024 campaign. The 24-year-old gets good velocity behind his fastball, but he does need to do a better job harnessing his control, especially late in counts. […]
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Kristian Campbell Makes Quick Impression At Double-A
Boston Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell is a former fourth-round pick out of Georgia Tech who has had one of the fastest ascensions to prominence in all of Minor League Baseball. At the plate, he makes good contact, peppers all parts of the field, and minimizes whiffs. He's more of a line-drive hitter and can't […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]
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George Kittle Recovered, Back On Field
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) has recovered from core muscle surgery and was back on the field as a full participant at Tight End U on Tuesday, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. The 30-year-old is coming off a huge campaign in which he was named a Pro Bowler and First […]
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