RJ Harvey - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos added to their running back room by selecting UCF product RJ Harvey in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Throughout most of the offseason, Harvey was the lone option on the depth chart, which suggested the team views him as […]

Tetairoa McMillan - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Carolina Panthers found a true pass catcher for quarterback Bryce Young by selecting wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan out of Arizona with the eighth overall pick in the year's NFL Draft. McMillan entered the draft considered as the No. 2 wide receiver prospect, only behind […]

Bhayshul Tuten - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars added to their already crowded running back by drafting Bhayshul Tuten out of Virginia Tech in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. While this pack was initially viewed as a depth option, it appears Tuten could carve out a role […]

Omarion Hampton - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton has seen his fantasy stock soar during the preseason. While many expected him to operate in a timeshare with veteran Najee Harris, who the Chargers signed to a one-year deal in the offseason, Hampton has operated as […]

Cam Skattebo - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: The New York Giants bolstered their running back room by selecting Cam Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. During his final season at Arizona State, Skattebo flashed immense upside, totaling a Big 12-leading 1,711 yards. He also […]

Emeka Egbuka - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2/WR3 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has seen his fantasy stock soar throughout the offseason. After being selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, many did not expect Egbuka to be put in a larger […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/FLEX ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been one of the biggest risers in terms of fantasy stock in the preseason. After opening training camp as the depth option coming in as a seventh-round pick, Croskey-Merritt now finds himself in the mix for […]

Breece Hall - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Breece Hall has typically been viewed as a high-end fantasy asset throughout his NFL career. However, in 2024, Hall had a disappointing campaign, to his standards, which resulted in his fantasy stock dropping significantly heading into 2025. Last season, Hall […]

Adam Serwinowski Racks Up 12 Punchouts

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitching prospect Adam Serwinowski racked up 12 punchouts en route to picking up the victory over High-A West Michigan on Friday evening. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Serwinowski as he served up three runs with a modest 5:2 K:BB over his last start facing Quad Cities. This was he […]

George Lombard Jr. Goes Deep, Swipes a Bag on Friday

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base during their contest against Double-A Binghamton. This was a much-needed breakout game for the top-ranked prospect in the Bronx as he entered this contest carrying a modest .152/.349/.242 slash line over the last 10 games at Double-A. […]

Carson Benge Launches First Triple-A Home Run

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge hit his first Triple-A home run on Friday evening, facing Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Benge was sidelined for most of the week on the Triple-A IL but wasted little time to make an impact in his return. In just his second game back from the IL and only sixth game with […]

Payton Tolle Punches Out Eight in MLB Debut

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle struck out eight hitters in his MLB debut on Friday evening. Facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tolle tossed 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball with three hits and two walks. He was cruising through five innings but ran into some trouble in the sixth. Pittsburgh outfielder Tommy Pham […]

Konnor Griffin Blasts Two Home Runs on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to dominate at Double-A. On Friday evening, facing Harrisburg, Griffin went 3-for-5 with two home runs. These were his first two home runs at the level. This performance extended his current hitting streak to five games. Through his first nine games at the Double-A level, the top-ranked prospect […]

Mick Abel Moving to Bullpen

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Mick Abel is slated to pitch out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season. The Twins acquired Abel shortly before the trade deadline from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for relief pitcher Jhoan Duran. The 24-year-old spent time with Triple-A St. Paul following the trade. However, this past week, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/30/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Happy Saturday! We have another action-packed nine-game slate this evening. On the hitting side, we have the high-powered Chicago Cubs taking a trip to Coors Field, which could be an offensive explosion. On the pitching side, we will see two of the top arms in the NL West in favorable matchups, which […]

Jakob Marsee Not Slowing Down in Major Leagues

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee has continued his dominant stretch in the major leagues. Over his last 11 games in Miami, the 24-year-old has posted a stellar .324/.383/.591 slash line with three doubles, two triples, one home run, and two stolen bases. During this impressive run, Marsee tallied 11 RBI and scored six runs. […]

Kyle Karros Enjoying Productive Stretch in Colorado

Colorado Rockies third base prospect Kyle Karros has enjoyed a productive stretch of offensive production in the batter's box. Over his last 14 games in Colorado, Karros has posted a strong .279/.367/.372 line with a .739 OPS. While he has only hit one home run over this stretch, Karros has racked up 10 runs and […]

Diamondbacks Set to Promote Jordan Lawlar

According to Jake Garcia of 12 Sports Arizona, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to promote their top prospect, infielder Jordan Lawlar. Lawlar was drafted with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft and is currently ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Lawlar has been given two brief tastes […]

Franklin Arias Enjoying Solid Debut Season at High-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has enjoyed a solid debut campaign at High-A. The 19-year-old began the season at the Low-A level but needed only 19 games with Slem to prove he was ready to join Greenville. Through his first 85 games at the High-A level, the top-ranked prospect in the Boston system […]

Jimmy Crooks to Join MLB Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting catching prospect Jimmy Crooks to the MLB roster prior to their contest on Friday evening against the Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals are placing catcher Yohel Pozo (concussion) on the 7-day concussion list. The 24-year-old has spent the entire 2025 season at the Triple-A level. Through […]

Xander Bogaerts Suffers Foot Fracture, Set to Hit Injured List

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (foot) has suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left foot and is expected to go on the injured list, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. A foul ball struck the 32-year-old in his left foot during Wednesday's contest. However, Bogaerts has suffered a serious injury and […]

Samuel Basallo Having Slow Start to MLB Career

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has had a slow start to his MLB career. Through his first 10 games with the MLB club, the top catching prospect in the sport has posted an underwhelming .200/.243/.257 slash line with just two doubles. He has yet to go deep and has scored only one run and […]

Jordan Lawlar Swinging a Hot Bat at Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has continued to produce since returning from the injured list and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster for the stretch run. Over his last 10 games since returning to Reno, the former first-round pick has posted a .279/.367/.465 slash line with three doubles, one triple, […]

Brandon Sproat Stumbles in Relief Appearance

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat struggled in his first relief appearance of the season on August 24. The Mets opted to shift him to the bullpen, which could open a path for him to join the MLB club for the stretch run. However, the Florida product was not effective coming out of […]

T.J. Nichols Racks Up 10 Punchouts on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitching prospect T.J. Nichols struck out 10 hitters across seven innings of one-run ball against Double-A Biloxi on Thursday evening. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Nichols, as he allowed three runs across five innings in his last outing. Since serving up four runs on August 1, the No. 25-ranked […]

Aidan Smith Extends Power Surge

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Aidan Smith continued his impressive power run on Thursday evening. Facing High-A Greenville, Smith went 4-for-5 with two home runs and a stolen base. Over his last 10 contests, the fifth--ranked prospect in the Tampa Bay system has posted a .395/.439/.658 slash line with one double, three home runs, eight stolen […]

Cardinals to Promote Cesar Prieto

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to promote second base prospect Cesar Prieto. Prieto has spent the vast majority of the past three campaigns at the Triple-A level and is finally being rewarded with an MLB promotion. In 2025, Prieto appeared in 107 games for the Memphis Redbirds. Through this sitnt, Prieto hasp osted a […]

Will Jayden Reed Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has been a difficult wideout to trust in fantasy football. During his rookie season, Reed emerged as a potential breakout star but struggled to find much consistency asd a sophomore. Earlier in the offseason, Reed sustained a foot injury, which could hinder him from suiting up in their […]

Will Tyreek Hill Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill had a disappointing 2024 season by his standards. The former superstar wideout totaled just 959 yards with six touchdowns playing for a disappointing Miami offense. While many hoped for Hill to enter the regular season eyeing a bounce-back season, the former Chief has been dealing with an oblique injury, […]

Spencer Jones Hits Slump at Triple-A

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has hit a brief skid at Triple-A. Over his last eight games, Jones has only gone deep once and held a modest .228/.226/.452 slash line with a hefty 14:0 K:BB. Throughout his last 28 games, Jones has seen similar struggles, holding a low .196/.261/.336 line with just three […]