Austin Riley Likely to Play on Friday

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that Austin Riley (abdomen) was still dealing with a shade of discomfort on Tuesday. So, they decided to wait a couple of days to activate him. He'll likely play Friday in Texas--Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Riley was removed from the game on July 11 with tightness in his […]

Sungjae Im's Ball-Striking Must Wake Up at 3M Open

Sungjae Im has been riding the struggle bus for much of the season, capped off by finishing T53 or worse in six straight events. He's in need of a serious turnaround and hopes to find it at the 3M Open, where he's posted two top-15 finishes and a missed cut in three appearances. A historically […]

Malik Nabers Practicing Wednesday

Connor Hughes of SNY reports that New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) will participate in practice on Wednesday as the team kicks off training camp. The LSU product has been dealing with a toe injury since his time at college, although it didn't appear to hinder him during his standout rookie season. Head […]

Max Homa in Desperate Need of a Bounce Back at 3M Open

Max Homa occasionally reminds us he still knows how to swing a golf club, as shown by his T5 finish at the John Deere Classic, but overall this has been a rough season. He has just two top-25 finishes through 18 events and has missed seven cuts. He'll look to reverse that trend at the […]

Brandon Walter Starting on Wednesday Against the Diamondbacks

Houston Astros left-hander Brandon Walter will start on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series finale as they look to sweep the Diamondbacks. Walter has been solid for the Astros in 2025 with a 3.66 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 9.06 K/9 in 42 2/3 innings pitched. What is even more impressive is that […]

Travis Hunter Working with Wideouts Early

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter is working with the offense to start training camp, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. Specifically, Hunter is working on his releases, and it's exciting that Jacksonville would have him focus on the offensive aspect of his game first. Much has been made regarding the 22-year-old's ability to play […]

Patrick Corbin to Start Wednesday Against the Athletics

Left-hander Patrick Corbin will start Wednesday for the Texas Rangers as they take on the Athletics in the series finale, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. The Rangers were considering starting Nathan Eovaldi (back) on Wednesday. However, he will now start on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, following the Rangers' off day on Thursday. Corbin is […]

Chris Gotterup Is Red-Hot and Worth the Price at 3M Open

Few players on tour have been as scorching hot as Chris Gotterup, who has finished T28 or better in 11 of his last 13 events, including seven top-18 results, a win at the Scottish Open, and a third-place finish at The Open Championship. He'll look to keep the momentum going at the 3M Open, where […]

Raiders Sign Veterans Jamal Adams and Phillip Dorsett

Free agent defensive back Jamal Adams and wide receiver Phillip Dorsett signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday. Adams is a three-time Pro Bowl safety and is reunited with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old reportedly is in great shape heading into camp and did have some of his better years […]

Luke Clanton a Hard-to-Trust Play at 3M Open

Luke Clanton finished T65 at the Scottish Open after losing more than four strokes with his putter, marking his sixth result of T60 or worse in 10 events this year. He'll look to get back on track at the 3M Open, where he's played just once and missed the cut last year. Success at TPC […]

Angels Going With a Bullpen Game on Wednesday

Per beat writer for the Los Angeles Angels, Jeff Fletcher, the Angels will go with a bullpen game on Wednesday, and Brock Burke will start on the mound as the Angels look to wrap up their three-game series against the New York Mets. Burke has posted a 3.38 ERA in 40 innings pitched this season […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 17

The All-Star break is over and we're back to setting lineup for the stretch run of the fantasy baseball season. Did you enjoy your four day break? Well, it's time to strap back in. It's been a bit quiet on the prospect promotion front over the last couple of weeks. However, there are plenty of […]

Terry McLaurin Officially Placed on Reserve/Did Not Report List

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was officially placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report list on Wednesday. McLaurin continues to hold out as he seeks a new contract with the Commanders. The 29-year-old has been disappointed with the way contract talks with Washington have progressed and has not reported to training camp. He hasn't missed […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys and Sells: Third-Year Running Backs

The running back position is one of the difficult ones to navigate in dynasty leagues because things change so quickly. It was at this time one year ago that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White was considered a top dynasty asset. He just finished as the RB4 in PPR formats and still had a […]

Vlatko Cancar Moves to Italy

Forward Vlatko Cancar will head back to Europe for the 2025-26 season, having signed a multi-year contract with Olimpia Milano. Cancar played in Spain before being signed by the Denver Nuggets in 2019. He spent his entire NBA career with the Nuggets, winning the championship in 2023. However, Cancar struggled to make an impact in […]

The 25 Most Disastrous NFL Head Coaching Hires of the 21st Century

A good head coach can make or break an NFL team. Head coaches set the culture for their team and dictate the overall offensive and defensive schemes. Additionally, quarterbacks are heavily depende...

Lamar Stevens Signs with EuroLeague's Paris Basketball

Forward Lamar Stevens has decided to pause his NBA career by signing a one-year contract with Paris Basketball. The Penn State product has played in 220 NBA games, starting his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has also appeared with the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies. In 2024-25, Stevens averaged 4.4 points and 2.2 rebounds […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Patrick Corbin, Eric Lauer, Marcus Stroman

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 16 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 […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another week of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Dylan […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Third Base Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

After being down for several years, the hot corner has been heating up for the last year or two, and that has continued here in 2025. We've seen breakouts from Junior Caminero, Addison Barger, Maikel Garcia, and others, while also having some notable performances from veterans like Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suarez. At the same […]

David Jones Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Spurs

Guard/forward David Jones has signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs. The 23-year-old, who went undrafted in 2024, was one of the stars of the Summer League with the Spurs, averaging 21.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in Las Vegas. He was named to the All-Summer League First Team. Last […]

Tap That: Episode #184: Ridder Me This

Brady Grove hosts the full-card rundown for the official RotoBaller MMA podcast, "Tap That", bringing you analysis of each fight and picks for DFS and straight-up wagers. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get […]

Best Ball Fantasy Football Dart Throws: Round 18 Underdog Targets and Sleepers to Draft

Finding late-round players that can enter your lineup throughout the season is key to building a strong best ball roster. Just two seasons ago, we saw the Best Ball Mania winner on Underdog take down the final week thanks to a massive week from their 18th-round running back, Kyren Williams. Drafting players in the final […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 17 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With the All-Star break behind us, it's time to dig our heels back into fantasy baseball. While we only had three games this past weekend, we still have plenty of starting pitcher data to dive into. This week, we will look at a veteran pitcher who is approaching must-roster territory. Additionally, we […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 17 (2025)

We are less than 10 days away from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, so if you have not been stashing potential closers for fantasy baseball, now is the time to start! Last year, closer-relevant players like Carlos Estevez, Tanner Scott, Gregory Soto, Lucas Erceg, Ryne Stanek, and Seranthony Dominguez were all traded near the […]

Kyle Filipowski Named Summer League MVP

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski has been named the 2025 NBA Summer League MVP. The Duke product averaged a league-leading 29.3 points per game at the tournament and notched 7.7 rebounds with 2.3 assists in three outings. He is the first Jazz player ever to win MVP honors in the Summer League. Filipowski looked great […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Wednesday 7/23/2025)

We must be butter, because we are on a roll! My last two NRFI articles have gone a combined 7-1 on picks, which has resulted in a tidy profit and renewed confidence in the process. Today we have a lot of early and late afternoon games, so get your wagers in as soon as you […]

Fantasy Football All-Bench RB Strategy: Round Out Your Draft With These Backup Running Backs (2025)

Every year, I write about the merits of an #AllBenchRB strategy during the season. It is a strategy employed in fantasy football leagues that can lead to success for fantasy players if implemented correctly. Then I had an epiphany when @RealTalkRaph said to me, “Brett, your All-Bench RB strategy would work for the draft!” Mind […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Launches Two Long Balls on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI during their contest against Triple-A Saint Paul on Tuesday evening. Over his last eight contests, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Boston system has only gone hitless once and held a stellar .387/.472/.581 slash line with a 6:4 K:BB. […]