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Jordan James Expected to Move Down Depth Chart
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James (finger) is expected to move down the depth chart following the trade that sent Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. to San Francisco. Given Robinson's experience at the NFL level, he will likely be the top option to slot in as the No. 2 running back behind […]
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Dillon Gabriel Slated to Crack 53-Man Roster
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is slated to claim a spot on the 53-man roster officially. Earlier on Sunday, the Browns opted to release quarterback Tyler Huntley, leaving them with four options on their depth chart. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Browns have planned to keep four quarterbacks on their roster for […]
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Will Howard Misses Final Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand) was unable to suit up in their preseason finale on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers. The Ohio State product missed the entirety of the preseason due to a broken bone in his right hand. While the former sixth-round selection had an opportunity to claim the No. 2 job […]
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Shedeur Sanders Set to Make 53-Man Roster
According to Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to make the 53-man roster. Earlier on Sunday, the Browns released Tyler Huntley, which leaves them with four quarterbacks on the roster. However, the Browns have planned to keep four quarterbacks on their roster, which means the Colorado product could be in the […]
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Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt the Commanders' Starting RB1? Fantasy Football Outlook and RB Update
The Washington Commanders' backfield has been at the center of many discussions during the preseason. This past week, the Commanders traded presumed starter Brian Robinson Jr., which leaves veteran Austin Ekeler and potentially seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt as the lead options. During the preseason, the seventh-round rookie looked rather impressive and is making a strong […]
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Quinshon Judkins Remains Unsigned Amid Contract Standoff
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has yet to sign a rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns. In fact, Judkins is the only player from the 2025 NFL Draft class who has yet to sign his rookie salary. According to Michael David Smith of NBC Sports, the Browns continue to view this situation as […]
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Sits Out in Preseason Finale, May Start in Week 1
Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was held out of their preseason finale, along with many key starters. While Croskey-Merritt was nursing a minor shoulder injury early in the week, seeing him receive rest before the regular season is a telling sign for his expected role. Instead, Chris Rodriguez Jr. took five carries on […]
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Tre' Harris Dealing with Undisclosed Injury
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris (undisclosed) was unable to participate in team drills during the week and was held out of action during their preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers. Harris is currently competing alongside fellow rookie Keandre Lambert-Smith and veterans Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston for a starting job in […]
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Tai Felton Held Out of Friday's Game With Arm Soreness
Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Tai Felton (arm) was held out of Friday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans due to arm soreness. The Maryland product was lifted from practice earlier in the week but was unable to progress enough to suit up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as this injury could […]
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Trevor Etienne Shows Improvement in Preseason Finale
Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne showed some improvement during Carolina's preseason finale on Thursday evening. Facing the Steelers, Etienne ran the ball just three times, but racked up 26 yards. His longest run of the evening went for 28 yards. This was also his longest run of the preseason. During their second game, […]
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Buccaneers Waive Shilo Sanders
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are waiving rookie safety Shilo Sanders. The buccaneers signed Sanders, who is the brother of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, an undrafted free agent following April's NFL Draft. Sanders attended Colorado alongside his brother. Sanders spent his last two collegiate seasons in Colorado […]
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Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 21 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to do another deep dive at some starting pitchers who are available on most waiver wires. This week, we will look at a prospect who just made their long-awaited MLB debut and an improving arm in Kansas City, among others. Who […]
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MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/24/25)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have another action-packed Sunday slate. On the hitting side, we have several top matchups to target, including the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, who are in a prime spot to rack up runs. On the bump, we have several intriguing matchups to target, so it will be crucial to […]
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Will Malik Nabers Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
New York Giants Malik Nabers enjoyed an incredible rookie season and is entering the 2025 NFL regular season as one of the league's emerging stars. However, the former LSU standout is dealing with several injuries, which could put him in danger of missing their opening game against the Washington Commanders. Will Nabers be healthy before […]
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Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 21 (2025)
Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. This past week, we saw longtime stash list participant Nolan McLean make his long-awaited MLB debut on Saturday afternoon. I hope you stashed him because he looked quite sharp this weekend. In this week's edition, we will […]
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Every MLB Team's Greatest Defensive Player of All Time - All 30 Franchises
While we have already ranked every team’s greatest hitter at each position, it is now time to do an even deeper dive and look at every team’s greatest defender. Since there are many Ha...
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Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Outlooks for Dylan Sampson, Jaylen Wright, Blake Corum
Targeting the right running back in the final round of your draft can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. Fantasy managers who took a chance on Bucky Irving or Jordan Mason in the final round last season likely secured a league-winner. In this piece, we will take a look at three […]
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Jalen McMillan Will Not Be Ready for Season Opener
Updating a previou report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) will not be ready for the season opener, according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times. Stroud reported that McMillan suffered a neck sprain. McMillan sustained their injury during their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend. While reports earlier on […]
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Jalen McMillan Not Practicing on Tuesday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (back) is not practicing on Tuesday, according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times. The 23-year-old has been held out of action since suffering a back injury during the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he […]
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Austin Ekeler Viewed as "Key" Piece of Washington Offense
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is still viewed as a "key" piece of the offense, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Earlier this week, reports suggested that the Commanders were actively looking to find a trade partner for running back Brian Robinson Jr. During training camp and the opening weeks of the preseason, […]
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Terry McLaurin May Not Find Suitor Willing to Give Him Desired Contract
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Washington Commanders Terry McLaurin may not find a team willing to give him the desired contract of $30-plus million per year. Instead, Russini's sources tell her that most teams view McLaurin as a $27-$28 million player. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor McLaurin's status as he continues a […]
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Will Rashee Rice Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Suspension Update
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice entered the offseason with several questions looking over his head. The wideout is recovering from a season-ending LCL tear that he suffered during Week 4 of the 2024 season. In addition, Rice is dealing with legal troubles regarding his role in a multi-car crash that occurred in Texas […]
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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)
Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to place some more FAAB bids. If you missed out on one of the "new" closers following the wild trade deadline, don't fret, because we have a potential league-winner available in 60% of leagues. On the hitting side, we saw the […]
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Drew Gilbert Hits First Career MLB Home Run
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Drew Gilbert went 2-for-4 with his first-career home run during their victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Gilbert would hit a solo shot in the seventh inning off Tampa Bay relief pitcher Mason Englert. Before Sunday's two-hit effort, Gilbert got off to a slow start in the […]
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Charlie Condon Goes Deep on Sunday
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon continued to stay hot in the batter's box on Sunday. Facing Double-A Harrisburg, the former third overall pick went 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk. Since the start of the month, Condon has held a strong .288/.422/.500 line with a .922 OPS, three doubles and two […]
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Leodalis De Vries Earns Promotion to Double-A
Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries is earning the call to join Double-A. This is a surprising move as the shortstop is only 18 years old. De Vries was the headliner piece that the Athletics acquired in the deal that sent relief pitcher Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres before the trade deadline. Throughout […]
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Andrew Painter Rebounds at Triple-A
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter was able to bounce back in his most recent outing at Triple-A. After allowing a hefty nine hits and seven earned runs in his outing on August 10 against Scranton Wilkes/Barre, Painter tossed five innings of three-run ball (two earned) en route to picking up the victory over […]
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Nathaniel Lowe Finalizing Deal with Boston
The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Earlier this week, the Nationals opted to designate Low for assignment. However, the 30-year-old first baseman was able to find a new home rather quickly. He will now join a Boston lineup that has had a revolving door at first base, including […]
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Arizona Could Trade Ketel Marte in the Offseason
The Arizona Diamondbacks could look for a trade partner for second baseman Ketel Marte in the offseason. According to Mike Rodriguez, teammates of Marte have expressed "dissatisfaction regarding his behavior and attendance." Bob Nightengale of USA Today noted that the team is considering accepting trade offers for him during the offseason. Fantasy managers should keep […]
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Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 20 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With another week of fantasy baseball in the books, it is time to take another deep dive and determine which sneaky starting pitchers could be worth a spot on our roster. This week, we will look at four young right-handers who have begun to take the next steps at the major league […]
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