Gameweek 26 Staff Roundtable Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2024-25

Welcome to Gameweek 26 FPL Staff Roundtable, RotoBallers! Following back-to-back double gameweeks, we're back to some semblance of normality with just the 10 games this week. However, it is followed by another full set of fixtures in midweek. The weekend's action is headlined by table-topper Liverpool's trip to the Etihad to face a Manchester City side […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues

Those of you who have followed my work here at RotoBaller will remember that I have been posting a weekly article series on the top 25 fantasy baseball prospects to stash and monitor in redraft leagues for each of the last two seasons. It's always a fun article to put together throughout the season, and […]

Ernest Jones IV Not In Play For Franchise Tag

ESPN's Brady Henderson writes that the franchise tag isn't an option for the Seattle Seahawks to use on impending free-agent linebacker Ernest Jones IV this offseason, and the team has only used the tag twice since general manager John Schneider took over in 2010. Inside linebackers, which is what Jones is, and pass-rushing outside linebackers […]

Rams Unlikely To Use Franchise Tag On Alaric Jackson

ESPN's Sarah Barshop believes it's unlikely that the Los Angeles Rams will use the franchise tag at a projected cost of $25.1 million in 2025 on left tackle Alaric Jackson, who will be a free agent in March. The Rams will have several different avenues that they can go this offseason as they look to […]

Paulson Adebo A Long Shot To Receive Franchise Tag

ESPN's Katherine Terrell writes that New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo (leg), who is coming off a broken femur last year that required surgery, is a long shot to be franchise-tagged this offseason. Not only is Adebo coming off a pretty serious injury, but it wouldn't be the best financial move for the organization with […]

Cody Poteet To Start Cactus League Opener On Thursday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Cody Poteet, who was acquired in the offseason trade with the New York Yankees that involved outfielder Cody Bellinger, is slated to start the team's Cactus League opener on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitchers Brad Keller, Daniel Palencia, Jack Neely and Brooks Kriske are scheduled to appear in Thursday's game […]

Bears Likely To Let Keenan Allen, Teven Jenkins Walk In Free Agency

ESPN's Courtney Cronin writes that it's more likely that the Chicago Bears let both wide receiver Keenan Allen and offensive guard Teven Jenkins walk in free agency this offseason. Allen and Jenkins are Chicago's top two free agents this year, but neither are candidates to be slapped with the franchise tag. Allen will turn 33 […]

Patriots Release Sione Takitaki

The New England Patriots announced on Wednesday that they released linebacker Sione Takitaki. The 29-year-old former third-round pick (80th overall) by the Cleveland Browns in 2019 out of BYU, Takitaki played in 11 contests (four starts) with New England last season and had just 21 tackles (seven solo) for the Patriots in a rotational role. […]

Ravens Re-Sign Keith Kirkwood

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed veteran wide receiver Keith Kirkwood to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to the league's personnel notice. Kirkwood spent the entire 2024 season on Baltimore's practice squad and will now return to workout with the team this offseason and through training camp this summer. The 30-year-old pass-catcher made his NFL debut […]

Mark Williams To Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (conditioning) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams will make his return to the court after missing the final four games before the All-Star break. It was unclear how the Hornets planned to use Williams in their rotation after the trade with the Lakers fell […]

LaMelo Ball Will Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. As expected, Ball is back in action after missing the final game before the All-Star break. He's not expected to have any limitations which means Elfrid Payton is going to see a reduced role. Payton made a spot-start […]

Lonzo Ball Cleared For Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. Ball appears to be ready to return to action after missing the final four games ahead of the All-Star break. The assumption is that Ball will have his full workload ahead of this game. […]

Amir Coffey Ready To Go On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Amir Coffey (knee) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Coffey will return to the mix after sitting out the final game before the All-Star break. Before that, Coffey had scored 14 points or more in each of his last three games ahead of the final game before […]

Drew Eubanks Available For Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers center Drew Eubanks (ankle) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Eubanks has been cleared to play after missing the final two games before the All-Star break. It remains unclear what kind of role Eubanks is going to have in the rotation once he's back to being fully healthy. […]

Kawhi Leonard To Play On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Leonard missed the final game before the All-Star break due to knee injury maintenance. Before that, Leonard had played 31 minutes or more in each of the last three games leading up to that contest. It's worth noting […]

LeBron James Available On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is officially available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The future Hall-of-Famer was questionable coming into this game after sitting out of the All-Star game due to foot and ankle issues. James has been a regular on the injury report this season, but he normally suits […]

Devin Booker Will Play On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The superstar guard missed the final game before the All-Star break due to a back issue. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about it as the Suns likely rested him knowing it was […]

Grayson Allen Cleared For Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) has been cleared to suit up ahead of Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Allen missed two of the last three games before the All-Star break due to injury, but he appears to be fine now. Fellow guard Bradley Beal (toe) appears to be ready to play again, […]

Bradley Beal Ready To Go For Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (toe) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The superstar guard is ready to get back in action after missing the final four games before the All-Star break. It doesn't sound like Beal is going to be limited at all, so […]

Dean Wade To Remain Out On Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will remain sidelined on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been ruled out for an 11th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Wade is having a career year in Cleveland, averaging 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, but the addition of […]

Isaac Okoro May Return To Action Against Nets

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old has sat out 14 games due to a right shoulder injury but could be back in action on Thursday night. Okoro also dealt with the same injury earlier in the campaign, which has limited him to […]

Darius Slayton Won't Be Franchise-Tagged

Wide receiver Darius Slayton is the New York Giants' top free agent this offseason, but ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan writes that Slayton isn't a candidate to be franchise-tagged with the number being well over $20 million in 2025. Raanan compares Slayton more to Darnell Mooney, who got $13 million per year in free agency […]

Brendan White Sharp To Start Camp

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Brendan White has looked sharp early in spring training. Jason Beck of MLB.com noted that the 26-year-old looked "strong" and flashed his "high-spin arsenal." Last season, White was limited to just seven 1/3 innings due to an elbow injury. He underwent a hydro-dissection procedure Tuesday to address radial nerve-related symptoms in […]

Ty Jerome Continues To Deal With Calf Strain, Questionable For Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (calf) may have to sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets, as the team lists him as questionable for the matchup. Jerome made 14 straight appearances before dropping out of the lineup due to a right calf strain. Craig Porter Jr. saw extra action with […]

Patrick Williams Ruled Out For Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (quadriceps) will not suit up for Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He has been ruled out due to soreness in his right quadriceps. Williams' absence creates additional playing opportunities for Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips. The former has already gained momentum recently with a move to the starting […]

Mason Thompson Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Lucas Sims, who the team signed earlier on Wednesday. Earlier in the offseason, manager Dave Martinez expressed optimism about the right-hander, but Thompson was unable to progress enough. As a result, fantasy […]

Cowboys Unlikely To Franchise Tag Osa Odighizuwa

ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer writes that defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa is the only impending free-agent candidate that the Dallas Cowboys would even consider using the franchise tag on this year, but they are unlikely to do so because of the projected cost of more than $23 million against the 2025 salary cap. However, the Cowboys […]

Mitchell Robinson Practices Fully On Wednesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) went through a full practice on Wednesday. The team has ruled Robinson out for Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, but the fact that he is back on the court as a full participant in practice suggests that his comeback is close. ESPN's Shams Charania recently reported that […]

Hunter Stratton Expected To Start Running Progression

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton (knee) is expected to begin a running progression soon. The 28-year-old has already begun throwing off the mound. Stratton is still recovering from the ruptured patella tendon in his left knee he suffered last August. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in the coming weeks. If he […]