Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 22 (2025)

Plenty of injuries, ineffectiveness, and interesting bullpen moves this week, as usual in Major League Baseball. Also, a five-save week for a guy we all wrote off earlier this year! The more we start hearing about football season, the more we know baseball playoffs are coming up. This week, we learned more about old injuries, […]

Late-Round Lotto Tickets - Fantasy Football Draft Picks That Could Pay Off Big in 2025

If you showed up 15 minutes late to your draft and the autodraft feature picked your first four picks for you, would you still be in a decent position to compete in your league? As long as you didn't get stuck with an injured player or something wonky, I think you would! The first 30 […]

Fantasy Premier League - Best EPL Captain and Differential Picks for Gameweek 3 (2025)

Happy Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 3, RotoBallers! Many FPL managers are looking to make some transfers after a less-than-ideal start to the 2025/26 campaign. Let's see what our FPL analysts suggest for their Captains and low-owned differential picks in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 3. From Gameweek 1-38, Wale, Jamie, and Euan will give out their favorite […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/27/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We are inching closer and closer to the NFL starting, with just over a week to go! In the meantime, we have a week's worth of baseball to make you some money for the upcoming football season, so let's lock in and start cashing in! The weather is looking great for today's […]

Joe Mack Slugs Homer Tuesday

Miami Marlins catcher prospect Joe Mack went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI against Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Mack connected for his 15th homer of the season, marking his second straight game with a long ball. The lefty hitter has been surging in the second half, owning an .884 OPS with 10 homers […]

Carmen Mlodzinski To Start Wednesday Against Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates will start right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on Wednesday against the Cardinals and righty Braxton Ashcraft on Thursday. Mlodzinski has served as both a starter and a reliever for the Pirates this season, going 3-7 with a 3.89 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, and a 20.2% strikeout rate in 81 innings of work. He […]

5 Fantasy Football Later-Round Lotto Tickets: Joe Nicely's Favorite 2025 Draft Sleepers

There are different levels of satisfaction we can get from fantasy football drafts. Hitting on a first- or second-round pick is always nice, but at the end of the day, those are guys we're supposed to get right. The middle rounds are where the rubber meets the road in fantasy football, as it's where we […]

Sal Stewart Stays Hot With Homer on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Sal Stewart went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 7-0 victory against Triple-A Columbus. Stewart has been red-hot at the plate since being promoted to Triple-A on July 18, slashing .323/.401/.669 with 10 homers in 147 plate appearances. The quality of contact has been elite with a 49.5% […]

Simeon Woods Richardson to Start Against Blue Jays on Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins will activate and start right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) for Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays, per The Athletic's Dan Hayes. The 24-year-old has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul while recovering from an illness. His rehab results have been similar to his big-league results, which have […]

Blake Snell Activated From Paternity List Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated starting pitcher Blake Snell (paternity list) from the paternity list on Tuesday. Snell was placed on the paternity list on August 23. The 32-year-old should slot back into the rotation later in the week, but fantasy managers should keep an eye out as the team releases probable pitchers in the […]

Justin Crawford Goes Deep Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in an 11-9 loss against Triple-A Omaha. Crawford homered for the second consecutive game and has continued a really productive season. He's hitting .331/.408/.448 with six homers and 42 stolen bases. The speedy outfielder has been remarkably consistent throughout the […]

DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings: 2025 Best Ball

Hello and welcome to RotoBaller's DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on DraftKings. A reminder that on the DraftKings Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four potential positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions in the rankings below, […]

Tristan Wirfs Activated From PUP List After Passing Physical

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) passed his physical and has been activated from the PUP list, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wirfs missed all of training camp while recovering from surgery on his right knee. His activation indicates that he will return to practice soon, but it doesn't guarantee that he'll be […]

Kaleb McGary Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) has been placed on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The team did not designate McGary to return, which means he will miss the entire 2025 season. This is a major loss for the Falcons, who had benefited from McGary's dependable protection at the […]

Alex Vesia Placed on Injured List With Right-Oblique Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed relief pitcher Alex Vesia (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 23, with a right-oblique strain. Vesia last pitched on Aug. 21, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old has put together another useful season for the Dodgers while serving several roles, going 3-2 with […]

Teams Checking on Za'Darius Smith

Free agent defensive end Za'Darius Smith has generated interest from several NFL teams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Smith, a free agent, is reportedly "training and waiting on the right situation." The 32-year-old has spent 10 seasons with the NFL, splitting 2024 between the Browns and Lions. Over 17 games last year, he amassed […]

Mason Barnett Promoted on Tuesday

The Athletics promoted right-handed pitching prospect Mason Barnett after placing left-handed pitcher Jacob Lopez on the injured list. Barnett is the Athletics' number 11 overall prospect according to MLB.com, and his role is still to be determined. His numbers are poor at Triple-A Las Vegas this year, owning a 6.13 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and a […]

Asante Samuel Jr. Scheduled for CT Scan in October

Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion was successful, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Samuel underwent neck surgery back in April, which scared off several teams and complicated his free agency. Rather than signing now and trying to pass a physical, Samuel will […]

Jaylon Johnson Opening Season on 53-Man Roster

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (leg) will open the season on the team's 53-man roster, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Johnson missed all of training camp and the preseason after injuring himself while training away from the team. There's been plenty of mystery surrounding his status, including his timetable to return to […]

Cowboys Still Expect Micah Parsons to Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer told the media that he expects linebacker Micah Parsons (back, personal) to play in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Schottenheimer noted that the star defender will likely be on limited reps for the first game because he hasn't practiced in a while and has also been dealing with […]

Chiefs Release Robert Tonyan

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Robert Tonyan was released on Tuesday, the team announced. The move leaves Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, and Jared Wiley as the Chiefs' three rostered tight ends. Tonyan has spent seven seasons in the NFL, and he made waves with 52 catches, 586 yards, and 11 touchdowns as a Green Bay […]

Underdog Fantasy Football Rankings: 2025 Best Ball

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Underdog Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on Underdog Fantasy. Keep in mind that on the Underdog Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions reflected in the rankings […]

Sam Ehlinger Cut Loose by Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger was released on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move comes as Denver trims down its roster to 53 players, and it leaves the team with just Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham in its quarterback room. Ehlinger appeared in all three preseason games, completing 42 of 57 pass attempts […]

Falcons Release Easton Stick

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick was released on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The move helped the Falcons trim their roster down to 53 players, and it leaves Atlanta with only Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins in its quarterback room. Stick appeared in all three preseason games, completing 54 of 78 pass […]

Tank Dell Placed on PUP List

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) was placed on the PUP list Tuesday, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. This was merely a procedural move to get Dell off the 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Placement on the PUP list comes with the requirement that a player misses at least four […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? RJ Harvey, Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, Tyler Warren, Matthew Golden, Tre Harris, Jaylin Noel, Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Woody Marks, Ashton Jeanty

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, RJ Harvey, Tyler Warren, Matthew Golden, Tre Harris, Jaylin Noel, Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Woody Marks, Ashton Jeanty. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams […]

Robbie Chosen Released

The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Robbie Chosen on Tuesday despite a productive preseason. After he signed with the 49ers earlier this month, the 32-year-old appeared in all three of the team's exhibition games and racked up nine catches for 117 yards. Chosen was a factor earlier in his career, especially when he amassed […]

JP Sears Optioned to Triple-A El Paso

The San Diego Padres have optioned left-hander JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso and called up right-hander Alek Jacob. Sears was acquired from the Athletics on July 31 alongside flamethrowing closer Mason Miller. Since then, he has bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors, last being recalled on August 20. The 29-year-old has […]

Trevor Siemian Released

The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Trevor Siemian on Tuesday. However, they'd like to bring him back as a member of their practice squad, according to Paul Kuharsky. The 33-year-old journeyman yo-yoed between the Titans' active roster and practice squad in 2024, but he didn't appear in any games. He rejoined the Titans as a free […]