Victor Caratini Could Return Wednesday

Houston Astros catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini (concussion) was able to get in some running and throwing drills on Monday, and he could be activated on Wednesday, according to manager Joe Espada. Caratini was placed on the seven-day injured list on August 27 after taking a couple of foul balls off his mask, but it looks […]

College Football Power Rankings: Top 25 Teams for Week 2

This was one of the more enjoyable “official” opening weekends in college football history. After all, no No. 1 team has faced a No. 2 team in the first week of the season. That should...

Adolis Garcia Departs Monday with Quad Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (quad) will be evaluated on Tuesday after leaving Monday night's game with a quad issue. He left the game in the ninth inning after beating out a potential double-play grounder. After beating out the grounder, Garcia was checked on by the trainers but remained in the game. He scored on […]

NFL Power Rankings: Every Team's Defense From Worst to First

While high-flying offenses and flashy quarterbacks get all the love in the modern NFL, the importance of defense in shouldn’t be overlooked. Scoring lots of points can take your team a long ...

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 1

Football time is here! We are in the heat of draft weekend, and the regular season is just days away. You can feel it in the air, and it is a wonderful time to be a fan of this great sport. With drafts in full swing, many managers have likely already begun to peek at […]

Fantasy Football Superflex Draft Guide, Tips, Strategy (2025)

If you've only played in normal leagues, with typical rosters and scoring settings -- namely, single-quarterback, four-point passing touchdown leagues -- you might have fun branching off into a superflex league. These leagues have an extra spot in the starting lineup that can be filled by a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or tight end. […]

Franz Wagner Collects Double-Double in Blowout Win

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner needed only 18 minutes of action to record a double-double in Germany's 120-57 victory over Great Britain on Monday. He put up 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, hitting 3-for-4 from downtown, and dished out 10 assists. Wagner's easy day at the office included one rebound and one steal. The German […]

Alperen Sengun Achieves Rare Numbers at EuroBasket

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun continued to feast at the EuroBasket on Monday and hit a special milestone in Turkey's 84-64 win over Estonia. He became the first player in 30 years to post 20-plus points, five-plus rebounds, and five-plus assists in three consecutive EuroBasket games. The Rockets star finished the game with 21 points, […]

Week 1 College Football Overreactions: Arch Manning, Carson Beck, Kalen DeBoer, and more

The opening week of the 2025 college football campaign is in the books, and as always, it's time for fans and talking heads to overreact to the Week 1 action. We saw several big-time matchups in Week 1, so there were going to be strong takeaways from the first slate of games, no matter what […]

Nikola Vucevic Dominates Against Sweden

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic recorded his third double-double in four games as Montenegro beat Sweden 87-81 at EuroBasket 2025 on Monday. The Bulls big man dominated throughout 36 minutes on the floor, finishing with 23 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and three blocks. Vucevic was hot from downtown with a 3-for-4 record […]

Stefon Diggs Expected to Suit Up in Week 1

According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) is expected to be ready for their season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted that "As of today, he'll be out there." Reiss projects Diggs to be placed at the top of the depth chart, serving […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jerome Ford, Ollie Gordon II, Roschon Johnson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Picking up the right players before the start of the season could really go a long way for your fantasy team. That means now is the perfect time to get rid of that extra defense or that third tight end on your roster and pick up a player who could emerge as an underrated fantasy […]

MLB Power Rankings: Every Team from Worst to First

We’re in the final month of the regular season the playoff races are starting to look a bit clear. The National League doesn’t have much suspense in terms of who will make the playoffs...

Will Malik Nabers Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was terrific during his rookie campaign last year despite dealing with inconsistent quarterback play. Now, Nabers is looking to take a greater step forward during his second NFL season. However, a trio of injuries could create concerns for Nabers, the Giants, and fantasy managers. Will Nabers be healthy […]

Kristaps Porzingis Finding Form at EuroBasket

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis looked back to his best during Monday's EuroBasket action. The former All-Star helped Latvia beat his former Boston teammate Neemias Queta and Portugal 78-62. Porzingis scored a game-high 21 points in 26 minutes, shooting 5-for-12 from behind the arc. He finished 6-for-14 from the field, with nine rebounds, three assists, […]

Nikola Jovic Suffers Minor Injury at EuroBasket

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) reportedly suffered a minor injury at the EuroBasket tournament. Jovic sustained a minor hand injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The injury occurred during Serbia's 82-60 victory over Czechia on Monday. Jovic finished the game with 10 points and seven rebounds, logging 23 minutes on […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/2/2025)

We have 14 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" I have to give a shout-out to Koby, who nailed three of his four home run bets yesterday in this article. That is a tough act to follow, but we are going to do our best […]

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4) - Defense Streamers and Starts (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the 2025 season -- looking at the first four weeks and identifying the best D/ST matchups. Some leagues have gone away from carrying a defense position. The reasoning has to do with the overall inconsistency of starting a […]

Will Isaac Guerendo Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) had a promising rookie campaign in 2024, playing in relief of starting running back Christian McCaffrey. In the freshman's first game playing over 50 percent of the snaps, he scored 19.20 PPR fantasy points. He played just three more games with over half the offensive snaps, and […]

Italian Grand Prix: F1 Fantasy Predicted Finishing Order

Happy Italian Grand Prix, RotoBallers! The Temple of Speed at Monza provides teams with an excellent opportunity to showcase their straight-line speed. Charles Leclerc brought home a memorable win for Ferrari in 2024, leading Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to the finish line. The Predicted Finishing Order and Power Index were made without practice data. […]

Bryce Young Draws Praise From Adam Thielen

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young received a vote of confidence from wide receiver Adam Thielen after the veteran pass-catcher was traded to the Minnesota Vikings last week. "He's a great quarterback," Thielen said of Young. "You saw that at the end of last year." He also proceeded to commend Young for overcoming periodic struggles last […]

Broncos Being Smart With Dre Greenlaw

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that the team is being "smart" and "conservative" with how they manage linebacker Dre Greenlaw's workload. Greenlaw has a lengthy injury history, so Payton and his staff have decided that it's in their best interest to take some of the load off him before the season even begins. […]

Andy Reid Not Worried About Marquise Brown

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) "should be fine" despite missing all three preseason games, according to head coach Andy Reid. The Super Bowl-winning coach noted that he'd be a little more concerned if the injury pertained to a young receiver, but he's confident in Brown's ability to get back up to speed […]

Bears Experimenting with DJ Moore in Backfield

The Chicago Bears lined up wide receiver DJ Moore in the backfield several times throughout training camp, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. This is an interesting development, and it could be the product of Rome Odunze continuing to blossom into a top receiver. While Moore should remain atop the depth chart, Odunze's ascension could force […]

Rome Odunze Could Move All Around the Offense

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze could be deployed in different spots throughout the offense, wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El told ESPN's Courtney Cronin. The second-year receiver received praise for his versatility and athleticism, with Randle El noting that he thinks Odunze is "going to have a big year." Meanwhile, Cronin said that Odunze […]

Ikem Ekwonu Recovering From Appendectomy, Uncertain for Week 1

The Carolina Panthers will make a left-tackle decision on Wednesday if Ikem Ekwonu (appendix) is ultimately unable to suit up for the team's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yosh Nijman and Brady Christensen are the leading candidates to start at left tackle in the event that Ekwonu isn't able to play. Nijman is a […]

Dave Canales Comfortable With Panthers' Young Receivers

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales explained that he is comfortable with the team's younger receivers heading into the 2025 season, which is one reason why the team was willing to trade veteran Adam Thielen. Canales specifically alluded to the emergence of rookie Tetairoa McMillan, but the team expects to see productivity from its other […]

Jhoan Duran Notches 25th Save Of Season Monday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran picked up his 25th save of the season in Monday's 10-8 win over the Brewers. Duran came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 performance with no strikeouts. The 27-year-old has been excellent all season and has been even better since […]

Raiders Sign Jeff Driskel to Practice Squad

The Las Vegas Raiders announced that they have signed free agent quarterback Jeff Driskel to their practice squad. The veteran signal caller is now on his ninth NFL team, albeit in a reduced capacity. He spent 2024 with the Washington Commanders but hasn't actually attempted a pass since 2023, when he was a member of […]