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Kristian Campbell Continues to Make Case for MLB Promotion
Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell has continued to make a strong case to earn a promotion to the major leagues. Over his last four games with Triple-A Worcester, the former top prospect has tallied at least two hits in each contest. During this four-game stretch, Campbell .444/.474/.722 slash line with two doubles and […]
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Carter Jensen Lanches Two Home Runs on Tuesday
Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen went 3-for-4 with two home runs during their contest against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. This was the backstop's second-straight multi-hit game and fourth-straight gam tallying at least one hit. The No. 2-ranked prospect in the Kansas City system opened the season playing with Double-A, but was able to make […]
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Isaac TeSlaa Sees Stock Increase Following Trade
Following the trade that sent Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has a clear path to open the season as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. During the preseason, the rookie from Arkansas was one of the most impressive pass catchers. The Lions selected TeSlaa with […]
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Kevin McGonigle Snaps Skid on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle was able to snap his skid on Tuesday, facing Double-A New Hampshire. In this contest, the top-ranked prospect in the Detroit system went 2-for-4 with a long ball. Over his last four games, he did not tally a hit and held a 2:6 K:BB. However, before this brief slump […]
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Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Austin Ekeler, Braelon Allen, Bhayshul Tuten Fantasy Football Outlooks
During the final week of the preseason, many backup running backs have begun to make a strong case to see a larger opportunity in the regular season. As a result, fantasy managers must monitor their waiver wire to ensure that any high-upside options are safely stashed on their bench. In this piece, we will look […]
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Tyreek Hill Remains Out of Practice
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) remained sidelined during Tuesday's practice session, according to Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. The 31-year-old wideout has been dealing with a lingering oblique injury throughout most of August. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status, as he could be in danger […]
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Najee Harris Moved to Active Roster
According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Los Angeles Chargers are moving running back Najee Harris (eye) to the active roster from the non-football injury list. The former Steeler has been sidelined due to the facial injuries he suffered following a fireworks incident earlier in the offseason. During training camp, […]
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Jonah Tong Promoted to Major Leagues
The New York Mets are promoting top right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong to the major leagues, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Tong is currently considered the team's No. 2-ranked prospect and the No. 52 overall-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Tong joined the Mets in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB […]
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Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Nick Chubb, Dylan Sampson Fantasy Football Outlooks
Finding a starting running back on the waiver wire can often be difficult later in the season. However, during the opening month, there are often several names that emerge as full-time starters. It is crucial to prevent your leaguemates from adding them to their roster. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running […]
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Packers Leaning Toward Placing MarShawn Lloyd on Injured Reserve
According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Green Bay Packers are leaning toward placing running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) on the injured reserve. While the move has not been officially announced yet, this would give the second-year running back additional time to recover and put him in a position to make his […]
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Will Jauan Jennings Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings has a clear path to seeing ample targets to open the 2025 regular season. In the offseason, the 49ers traded Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Commanders, and veteran wideout Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is slated to miss at least the first month of the season. However, Jennings has suffered […]
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Jets Set to Release Malachi Corley
The New York Jets are expected to release wide receiver Malachi Corley. Corley was selected in the third round of last year's NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. However, with a new coaching staff in New York led by Aaron Glenn, Corley was unable to earn a spot on the final roster. In his rookie […]
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Giants Cut Greg Dulcich
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the New York Giants are cutting tight end Greg Dulcich. This is a surprising movie, as the veteran tight end enjoyed a productive preseason. In their preseason finale, the 25-year-old found the back of the end zone twice and tallied 26 yards. However, Dulcich was unable to […]
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Jakobi Meyers Requests Trade
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. According to Rapoport, the Vegas wideout recently met with the team to attempt to negotiate a new contract. While both sides could not come to terms, the Raiders have noted that they do not have any […]
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Jauan Jennings Not Practicing on Monday, has Avoided IR for Now
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) was not practicing on Monday, according to Tracy Sandler of Fan Girl Sports Network. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as it appears Jennings could be in danger of missing the start of the season. However, the 49ers have not placed the wideout on the […]
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Stefon Diggs "Looks" Ready for Week 1
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) "looks" ready for Week 1, according to The Greg Hill Show of WEEI. The veteran wideout has been working his way back from a torn ACL during training camp. The Patriots have opted to keep the veteran out of action during the preseason out of precaution. However, […]
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Bengals Restarting Contract Talks with Trey Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals have begun to restart contract talks with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Accoridng ot Jordan Schultz, both sides have started to explore a "unique" way to get a deal done. Throughout camp, the star defensive end has participated in a "hold-in" as he signs a contract extension. Schultz noted that a source […]
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Matthew Stafford Taking 11-On-11 Reps on Monday
According to Sarah Barhop of ESPN, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) was seen participating in 11-on-11s during Monday's practice session. This is an excellent sign as the veteran quarterback has been dealing with a lingering back injury throughout most of training camp. Seeing Stafford continue to participate in full during the team's practice […]
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Should I Draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Dylan Sampson, or Kyle Monangai? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs
Every season, several rookie running backs emerge as high-end fantasy assets. In fact, many of these running backs are often selected in the final rounds of fantasy drafts and become league-winning selections. Last season, Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving emerged as a league-winner down the stretch once he took over the starting job. In this […]
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TreVeyon Henderson Viewed as Top Offensive Weapon in New England
According to Chad Graff of The Athletic, New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson has emerged as one of the team's top offensive weapons. Even though he is currently fighting for the starting running back job alongside Rhamondre Stevenson, Henderson has shown immense upside during the preseason and should be in the mix for […]
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Carlos Lagrange Returns to Form on Sunday
New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange tossed five innings of one-run ball during their contest against Double-A Hartford on Sunday. In this outing, Lagrange struck out five hitters and allowed only one walk. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for Lagrange as he held a 3.91 ERA with a high 1.57 WHIP over […]
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Moises Ballesteros Goes Deep On Sunday, Extends Hitting Streak
Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros went 2-for-3 with a home run and two walks during their contest against Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. This performance extended his hitting streak to an impressive eight games. During this stretch, Ballesteros has held a .303/.395/.485 line with two home runs and a 6:4 K:BB. Throughout the 2025 […]
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Jarlin Susana Dominant Again on Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Jarlin Susana posted another dominant outing on Sunday, facing Double-A Erie. In this start, Susana tossed five innings of one-run ball with two hits and three walks. He struck out 10 hitters. This was his second straight contest, racking up double-digit punchouts. In his previous start, Susana struck out 13 […]
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Caleb Bonemer Moving Up to High-A
The Chicago White Sox are promoting shortstop prospect Caleb Bonemer to High-A Winston-Salem Dash. Bonemer made his professional debut earlier this season with Low-A. During his first taste of professional baseball, Bonemer has looked quite productive, posting a .281/.400/.458 slash line with 26 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs, and an impressive 27 stolen bases. […]
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Chase Burns To Throw Bullpen on Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns (elbow) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has been on the injured list with a Grade 1 right flexor strain since August 15. However, seeing him already begin a throwing program leaves the door open for a late-season return. Before their injury, Burns […]
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Rhett Lowder Set to Throw Two Bullpen Sessions
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (oblique) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday and Friday. Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19 noted that Lowder has not been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The former seventh overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft has only made four appearances in the […]
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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 22 (August 25 - August 31)
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! This past week, we have seen many top prospects not only get the call to the big leagues but also make a massive impact, including two budding talents in Baltimore. On the pitching side, we also saw a top prospect get the call, but in a surprising role. Our series about FAAB fantasy […]
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Andy Smith's Fantasy Football League-Winners: 6 Must-Draft Players (2025)
Hello RotoBallers! Training camp is underway, and the Hall of Fame Game is just around the corner, which means it is time to start digging deep into fantasy football. While it is crucial to hit on most of your draft picks, if you can identify specific players with elite upside, you can put yourself in […]
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Trevon Diggs Slated to be Activated from PUP List
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (knee) is slated to be activated from the PUP list. The defensive back has passed his physical and will be cleared for action. The 26-year-old has been held out of action during training camp as he was recovering from an offseason […]
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Fred Johnson Traded to Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Johnson played for the Eagles in each of the past two seasons and will make a quick return to his former club. In 2024, Johnson appeared in all 17 regular-season games but only logged […]
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