Tigers Acquire Paul Sewald From Guardians

The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander Paul Sewald (shoulder) from the Guardians ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The return package has not been announced. Sewald is currently on the injured list with a moderate teres major strain, and hasn't pitched since July 12. In 18 appearances this season, he owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 […]

Malevy Leons Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Thunder

Power forward Malevy Leons has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder to link up with the NBA champions for training camp. After going undrafted, Leons made six appearances with the Thunder last season. The Dutch forward logged a total of 20 minutes. However, he found success in the G League, averaging […]

Jaylen Waddle Stepping Up for the Dolphins

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been one of the top performers in training camp, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly, who calls Waddle the "new top dawg." Since Tyreek Hill (wrist) is working his way back after two offseason surgeries, Waddle has taken advantage of his chance to work with Tua Tagovailoa. […]

Kings Pick Up Daeqwon Plowden on Two-Way Deal

Guard/forward Daeqwon Plowden has signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old was a free agent after being waived by the Phoenix Suns earlier this month. Plowden appeared in his first six NBA games with the Atlanta Hawks last season, averaging 7.2 points in 12.0 minutes, with an impressive 52.9 percent shooting from […]

Jayden Higgins Earning Praise

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins continues to impress in his rookie training camp, and on Wednesday, veteran safety Jalen Pitre called Higgins a "smooth receiver that has all the routes." The Texans drafted Higgins near the top of the second round and gave him the first-ever fully guaranteed contract for a second-round pick. Higgins […]

Blue Jays to Acquire Shane Bieber

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians. In return, the Blue Jays are sending right-handed pitching prospect Khal Stephen to Cleveland. Bieber has been sidelined throughout the entire first half of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery after his first two […]

Bryce McGowens Signs Two-Way Deal with Pelicans

Shooting guard Bryce McGowens has agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team, after previously spending time with the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers. Last season, McGowens averaged just 2.5 minutes per game over 13 contests with the Trail Blazers. However, he played extremely well […]

2025 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest - F1 Fantasy Race Preview, Strategy, and Analysis

Happy Hungarian Grand Prix, RotoBallers! Formula 1 returns to Hungary after a tense showdown in the 2024 contest between McLaren teammates, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Fortunately, the 2025 edition is lining up to be a repeat affair for our viewing pleasure. The deadline for the Hungarian Grand Prix in F1 Fantasy is Saturday, August 2, […]

Kolton Miller Agrees to a Contract Extension with the Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is the longest-tenured member of the Raiders, and he isn't going anywhere for a while after agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth $66 million, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Miller originally joined the team as the No. 15 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and was […]

Noah Fant Signs One-Year Deal with the Bengals

Free agent tight end Noah Fant is signing a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fant was a first-round pick out of Iowa in 2019 by the Broncos, who included him in the trade for Russell Wilson. Fant spent last season with the Seahawks, catching 48 of his 64 targets […]

Kaleb Johnson Struggling in Pass Protection

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson could have his potential fantasy upside capped by limited playing time since he has been struggling in pass protection. Johnson has had a few impressive practices for the Steelers since they drafted him in the third round, and the team even listed him as a co-starter alongside Jaylen Warren. […]

Javier Assad Continues to Build Up Pitch Count

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad (oblique) threw 53 pitches in Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday night, going 3 2/3 innings and allowing one earned run on four hits with a pair of strikeouts. Assad posted three scoreless innings on July 24 in a rehab outing in the Arizona Complex League, threw a bullpen session on […]

6 Crowded Fantasy Football Backfields To Avoid: Potential Running Back Draft Busts (2025)

Acquiring a strong bellcow running back is one of the best ways to win your fantasy league. But in the modern NFL, workhorse RBs are few and far between. Most backfields are committees. Still, some teams, like the Detroit Lions, can produce two starting-caliber fantasy running backs. Many backfields are difficult to predict, however. While […]

Paul Blackburn Will Make Final Rehab Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (shoulder) is scheduled to make one more rehab start with the Syracuse Mets on Saturday, August 2. Since he already ramped up to 87 pitches in his last outing, he should be ready to be activated after Saturday's start. He could be in the mix for the Mets' […]

Victor Robles Remains Confident He Will Return This Season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) has been hitting in the cage for a few days, and he moved to hitting on the field on Wednesday for the first time. He is also throwing out to 150 feet, and the next step in his recovery will be sliding and diving. Robles has been sidelined since […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 11

It's the 11th edition of Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs. Some didn't think we'd make it this far, mainly because it's one number higher than I can normally count to, but we've made it! Don't think miracles can't happen. Heading into Week 18, there's a bit of digging we need to do to help […]

Yu Darvish Makes Mechanical Adjustment

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish told reporters on Wednesday that he made a mechanical change that "drastically dropped the arm slot." The change seemed to pay off immediately on Wednesday, as Darvish held the Mets to just two hits in seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts and two hits allowed. He earned his […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Hall of Fame Game (7/31/25)

The long, lonely journey is over. We have finally reached the start of the 2025 NFL season. Tonight marks the first of 49 preseason games over the next four weeks, leading up to the beginning of the regular season on Thursday, September 4, and I plan to be here with you every step of the […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Zebby Matthews, J.T. Ginn, Max Scherzer

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 18 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Carlos Correa to Return on Friday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (head) expects to be in the lineup for the Twins on Friday, when the team opens a series with the Guardians in Cleveland. The 30-year-old veteran had to leave Tuesday's game and sat out Wednesday due to a migraine, but there was also speculation about him possibly being traded at […]

Andrew Kittredge Traded to the Cubs

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge has been traded to the Cubs to fortify Chicago's bullpen for the stretch run. Kittredge pitched for the Cubs' rivals in St. Louis in 2024 before joining the Orioles this year. He got a late start to the season after a knee injury but has been very effective lately, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/31/2025)

You can tell it's the MLB trade deadline, as we have a lousy three games on today's slate. We have two games in parks that are top-10 in baseball for home runs, as well as some pitchers that we can attack for the long ball. Although there are only three games, we have some home […]

The Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Age Cliff - Player Outlooks and Draft Values of 3 Veteran WRs (2025)

33. That is the number of wide receivers in NFL history who managed to record at least 200 PPR points in their age-32 season. It's quite a steep decline from the number of wideouts who achieved this feat at the age of 31 (54) and 30 (66). However, here's an interesting observation: out of the […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/31/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! With the much-anticipated trade deadline at 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, the schedule for DFS contests is much lighter than usual. After just one afternoon game between the Rays and Yankees, the main DFS slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel includes the two games taking place under the lights. Despite the fact […]

Nationals Acquire Ronny Cruz from Chicago

The Washington Nationals are acquiring shortstop prospect Ronny Cruz from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka. The Nationals are also acquiring outfield prospect Christian Franklin in this deal. Cruz is considered the headliner piece in this trade as he was ranked as the No. 12-best prospect in the Cubs' system before […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Quarterbacks Avoids: 5 Potential ADP Bust Candidates (2025)

Quarterback might not be the most important position in fantasy football leagues, but you still don't want to waste a valuable draft pick on one that's overvalued. Opening the season with the wrong QB can put your roster in an immediate hole, and while it's possible to dig your way back out, isn't it easier […]

Christian Franklin Traded to Washington

The Washington Nationals have acquired outfield prospect Christian Franklin and infield prospect Ronny Cruz from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka. At the time of the transaction, Franklin was ranked as the No. 25 prospect in the Cubs' system on MLB.com. Franklin opened the season by making his Triple-A debut and […]

Dodgers Acquire Adam Serwinowski

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired left-handed pitching prospect Adam Serwinowski in a three-way trade alongside the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cincinnati Reds. In this deal, the Dodgers also added right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase and catcher Ben Rortvedt. Before the transaction, the southpaw was considered the No. 12-best prospect in the Cincinnati system on […]

Arizona to Acquire Juan Burgos

The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring right-handed pitching prospect Juan Burgos from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for third baseman Eugenio Suarez. In addition, the Mariners are also acquiring their top first base prospect, Tyler Locklear, and another right-handed pitching prospect, Hunter Cranton. Before the deal, Burgos was considered the No. 17-ranked prospect in the system […]

Hunter Cranton Moved to Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring right-handed pitching prospect Hunter Cranton in the deal that sent third baseman Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners. In addition, the Mariners also acquired another right-handed pitcher, Juan Burgos, and first baseman Tyler Locklear. Before the trade, Cranton was ranked as the No. 16 overall prospect in the Seattle system […]