Xavier Gipson Dealing With Shoulder Injury

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said that wide receiver Xavier Gipson (shoulder) was held out of Friday's game because of the injury, according to a report from Zach Rosenblatt of The Athletic. The third-year receiver's primary value to the team is as a return man, but the injury could impact whether he's ready […]

Tyrod Taylor Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) should be ready for Week 1, as reported by Rich Cimini of ESPN. The veteran has missed most of the preseason recovering from an arthroscopic procedure, but looks to have a role behind projected Jets starter Justin Fields. As per usual, Taylor's fantasy […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Taking Cautious Approach to Return

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) tested his sore left hamstring on Friday for the first time since injuring it. He felt good running at 80% effort and also took batting practice in the batting cages. Afterward, despite feeling positive, Guerrero made note that he still needs to run the bases and […]

Aaron Judge Progressing in Throwing Program

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is getting "close" on his throwing program and has been throwing to bases, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Judge suffered a flexor strain in late July and has been limited to designated hitter duties since returning from the injured list on August 5. Judge's inability to play […]

Elic Ayomanor Starts, Nabs Three Catches in Titans Win

Wide receiver Elic Ayomanor started and caught all three of his targets for 25 yards in Tennessee's preseason-concluding victory against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. The rookie from Stanford already has developed a connection with Titans quarterback Cameron Ward and looks to be carving out a role for 2025. Ayomanor set up a touchdown with […]

Alek Manoah has his Rehab Extended

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) has had his minor-league rehab assignment extended by 10 days. He was set to return after his 30-day window for his rehab had expired. Still, after struggling last Wednesday, it was determined that he would need more time before officially being activated. This extension is part of […]

Ben Rice Sitting Against Lefty on Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice is not in the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet on Saturday. Rice started the season limited to first base/designated hitter duties, but he's earned more playing time behind the plate in recent weeks. That's allowed him to shift into an everyday role split […]

Nick Lodolo on Pace to Return This Week

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) successfully threw three simulated innings on Aug. 22 and is now on pace to return from the injured list and start on Aug. 27 in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. The 27-year-old last pitched on Aug. 4, when a blister developed early in a game against the Chicago […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returns to Starting Lineup on Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is starting in right field and batting fourth on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. Stanton did not start his team's game on Friday night, but came in as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and struck out. The 35-year-old is having an excellent season, slashing .301/.382/.621 […]

How To Win Fantasy Football Guillotine Leagues: Rules, Strategy, Draft Targets

The most recent data that's available tells us more than 30 million people play fantasy football on an annual basis. Most of them play on popular fantasy platforms like ESPN, Yahoo, CBS, or Sleeper. But with that many people playing and so much time and energy invested in the hobby, there are bound to be […]

Jaydon Blue Says Ankle Injury is "Nothing Serious"

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) said he's not worried about the injury sustained during Friday's game, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. The rookie is stepping into one of the most uncertain backfield situations in the league, so calling the injury "nothing serious" is a positive development for Dallas. The team signed […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sitting on Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the lineup for his team's game on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. Jose Caballero will take his spot at second base and bat eighth against Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Chisholm Jr. is slugging just .323 against left-handed pitching (compared to .522 against […]

Tyler Stephenson Being Fitted for Thumb Guard

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) has been getting himself fitted for a padded thumb guard for his fractured thumb. This guard will then be inserted inside the catcher's mitt, as the team believes that he can play again this season. The 29-year-old catcher suffered an injury to his thumb on August 8, and then […]

Fantasy Football Mock Draft: One-Man IDP Mock with Individual Defensive Players (2025)

While many spend their entire spring and summer preparing for the NFL Draft and their dynasty rookie or startup drafts, August is firmly redraft territory. This is the season where veteran values match those of youthful sprites, if the older players don't exceed them. It's also the time for us to get together with friends […]

5 Early Round Fantasy Football Targets: Undervalued Draft Picks to Chase

Hello, RotoBallers! If you are looking for fantasy football breakout candidates, you have come to the right place. In this article, I will discuss my top five breakout candidates for the 2025 fantasy football season. Breakout candidates, in my eyes, are those who not only exceed their ADP, according to NFFC projection, but also have the […]

Alex Bowman Should Be Avoided in DFS This Weekend at Daytona

Alex Bowman has a very strong track record at superspeedways, but that doesn't mean he's a good pick in DFS this weekend at Daytona. Over the last 13 races at Daytona and Talladega, Bowman has a series-leading average finish of 11.6 with seven top-10 finishes, including a sixth-place finish in this year's Daytona 500. However, […]

5 Late-Round Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers and Value Picks: Upside WRs to Draft (2025)

Back in 2020, when everyone was finding new hobbies, I decided to try my hand at flipping and reselling. There was something about digging through the shelves and finding that one hidden gem (like that vintage Houston Oilers shark tooth hat that made me shake). A $2 flip turned into something way more valuable. That's […]

Jayden Daniels Will Not Play on Saturday

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in the team's final preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Daniels is joined on the bench by most of the team's starters, including wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Daniels played one drive in the team's second preseason game against the […]

2025 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Where To Target Each Position

One of the great things about fantasy football is that every year is different, and if you simply deploy the same strategy and approach to your drafts every season, you're probably not going to give yourself the best chance to win every year. Everyone has their favorite way to approach drafts, and there are multiple […]

Marcus Semien has Inconclusive MRI

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) was held out of action on Friday, after X-ray imaging came back negative on his left foot contusion. He remained in a walking boot after an inconclusive MRI on Friday, indicating that the injury could be more serious than first believed. Ezequiel Duran played in place of the […]

Feleipe Franks Scores 23-Yard Touchdown in Preseason Loss

Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks caught all three of his targets for 24 yards, most of which came on a 23-yard catch and run that he was able to take in for a touchdown. Franks also caught one pass for nine yards last week and was not targeted in the first preseason game. He […]

Top 150 NBA Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Basketball (Categories)

As we inch closer and closer to the 2025-2026 NBA season, it’s time to start thinking ahead about your dynasty basketball team and where your players stand after another season. Today, I’m excited to deliver my comprehensive dynasty basketball player rankings for category leagues here at RotoBaller. In this article, I will cover my top […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Will Not Play in Preseason Finale

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt will not play in the team's preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. A seventh-round pick this past April, Croskey-Merritt has been one of the breakout stars of the summer. Washington traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco […]

Crowded Fantasy Football Backfields to Chase: 8 Committee Running Back Draft Targets (2025)

There has been research on leaning into the uncertainty and examining crowded backfields. We discussed the Giants, Vikings, and Commanders in a previous article covering a few other backfields. We're looking at team running backs with an average draft position (ADP) difference at 75 picks or lower from their team's RB1 and RB2 in the […]

Josh Berry Has Struggled on Superspeedways

It's probably a good thing that Josh Berry is already locked into this year's Playoffs, because the Wood Brothers Racing driver has struggled mightily at Daytona and Talladega during his Cup Series career. In seven races combined on these two tracks, Berry has finished 22nd or worse six times, and has a best result of […]

Van Jefferson Leads Titans in Receiving on Friday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson recorded 102 yards and a touchdown on three catches in his team's 23-13 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. Jefferson scored a 65-yard touchdown on a long catch-and-run in the second quarter. The 29-year-old is entering his first season in Tennessee after logging 24 catches for 276 […]

Easton Stick Throws Third Preseason Touchdown

Atlanta Falcons third-string quarterback Easton Stick completed 20 of 28 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 31-13 preseason loss to the Cowboys, adding three rushes for 18 yards. He also threw one interception in the game. The 29-year-old has now thrown a touchdown pass in each of the team's three preseason games and […]

Ty Gibbs Has One Final Chance to Make Playoffs

If Ty Gibbs is going to make the NASCAR Cup Series postseason for the second year in a row, he's going to have to pull off a win in Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is currently 17th in the points standings but is too far […]

Kaleb McGary Set to Miss "Significant Time"

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) will miss "significant time" and could be placed on injured reserve after injuring his leg in practice on Wednesday, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Atlanta signed McGary to a two-year, $30 million extension earlier this month. He's started 92 games across six seasons […]

Fantasy Football League-Winners: Nick Mariano's 8 Must-Draft Players (2025)

We often hear the term "league-winner" in fantasy football, but what does it mean? Many use it to describe late-round picks that yielded juicy profit compared to their average draft position. We saw Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams snag those honors in 2023, with last year supplying the likes of Bucky Irving. However, a league-winner […]