Jahmir Young Has Historic Summer League Outing

Chicago Bulls guard Jahmir Young put on a show in Wednesday's Summer League clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 40 points on 13-for-18 shooting in a 102-96 victory. It marks the most points ever a Bulls player has scored in the Summer League, and it's also the highest scoring tally during this year's tournament in […]

Are You For Real? Analyzing 4 Surprising Fantasy Baseball Breakouts From Andrew Vaughn, Angel Martinez, Harrison Bader, Kyle Higashioka

We've made it to the All-Star break, but scouring the waiver wire for hidden gems never stops. Welcome back to another edition of "Are You For Real? - Hitter Version." Most of the time, it's deeper pitching prospects that get all the shine on waivers, as fantasy managers try to find a difference-maker for their […]

Rob Dillingham Plays Big Role in Wednesday's Win

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Rob Dillingham finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists as the team snuck past the Phoenix Suns 89-85 during Wednesday's Summer League action. The 20-year-old was tied for the highest scoring mark in the game, shooting 9-for-20 from the field with a 1-for-6 record from three-point range. Dillingham saw […]

Tyrese Proctor Erupts for 35 Points Against Kings

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tyrese Proctor scored a whopping 40 percent of his team's points in Wednesday's Summer League encounter with the Sacramento Kings, finishing a 94-86 loss with 35 points on 11-for-24 shooting. Proctor's efficiency wasn't great, but he went 9-for-9 at the free-throw line and dropped four three-point bombs with 11 attempts. The 21-year-old […]

Updated Fantasy Football Outlooks for Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Darren Waller: Post-Jonnu Smith Trade (2025)

The Miami Dolphins have made a few big moves at pass-catcher this offseason. No, they haven't traded away their top receivers or top pass-catching running back, but they've shuffled a few things around, and thus, they deserve a new look from a fantasy football perspective. For the most part, the moves don't have a huge effect on […]

Taj Bradley Starts Second Half As an Intriguing Trade Target

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Taj Bradley showed off a high ceiling during a dominant stretch last season, but the promising righty has struggled this season. His strikeout rate has dropped from 26.6% to 20.4% while his ERA has ballooned to 4.60 with a 1.27 WHIP. His FIP, SIERA, and xERA indicate he has gotten a […]

Cody Williams Leads Jazz to Victory Against Wizards

Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams posted a team-high 23 points in Wednesday's 86-76 Summer League victory against the Washington Wizards, shooting 9-for-16 from the field and 3-for-6 from downtown. He also did his part defensively by picking up a pair of steals and finished his line with two rebounds and two assists. Williams had a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Ready for a Huge Second Half

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. got a late start to the season after recovering from his knee injury, but he showed he still has amazing upside in his limited playing time before the All-Star break. In 45 games, Acuna hit .323 with 12 homers, 39 runs scored, 22 RBI, and a .437 wOBA. His […]

Justin Jefferson Shows Confidence in J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had praise for second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy this week. McCarthy, who missed all of his 2024 rookie season with a knee injury, is still unproven as an NFL quarterback, but Jefferson is not worried. "I want him to be just as confident as I am of him to make […]

Second Half Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Underperformers To Buy Low

With the first half of the season in the books, now is the perfect time to look at which players are set to bounce back in the second half. These players didn't have the best first half, but all five of the pitchers featured below are worth trading for in most fantasy leagues during the […]

Luis Robert Jr.'s Market Shaping Up

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is getting plenty of attention ahead of the MLB trade deadline and could be one of the best bats available to teams shopping for offense. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported that eight teams have interest in Robert, who will be looking to bounce back after a tough first […]

Second Half Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Underperforming Hitters To Buy Low

Every MLB team has now played at least 95 games, meaning the season is nearly 60% complete. One trend we’ve noticed this year is a large number of underperforming hitters, especially from the first 10 rounds of fantasy drafts. There’s still time to move up the standings, but we’ll need some of those players to […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 16 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

We have made it to the All-Star break. While we don't have to set our lineups for a few days, it doesn't mean we can take our foot off the gas when looking at the waiver wire. In this piece, I will break down four emerging starting pitchers that are still widely available in over […]

Sam LaPorta Has Confidence in New Lions' Offensive Coordinator

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had high praise for first-year offensive coordinator John Morton with the team set to open training camp this weekend. There have been some concerns that the Detroit offense will take a step back now that star play-caller Ben Johnson is the head coach in Chicago, but LaPorta does not […]

Impact MLB Rookies: Which Major Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Ups Are Left?

Through the first half of the season, fantasy baseball managers have seen many top prospects get the call and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Milwaukee right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski are among the names that have emerged as must-start players. However, there are still several players waiting in the wings who […]

Bryan Reynolds Remains One of the Top Names on the Market

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is one of the biggest bats available for teams looking for an offensive upgrade as we approach the trade deadline. Not all teams can get in on the action, though, since the outfielder has a no-trade list that includes the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Giants, and Padres. The 30-year-old […]

Ja'Marr Chase Hoping Bengals' Defense Provides More Balance in 2025

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase told CBS Sports this week that he expects the NFL to see its first 2,000-yard receiving season in the next three years. He continued to say that he thinks it will be either him or Justin Jefferson who accomplishes the feat. That being said, a reverse of fortune in […]

Sandy Alcantara Could Be Moved By the Marlins

The Miami Marlins have exceeded expectations this season, but are still expected to be sellers at the trade deadline to some extent. The team is listening to offers for starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, along with outfielder Jesus Sanchez and relief pitcher Anthony Bender. Alcantara is the biggest name of the bunch, but […]

Tap That: Episode #183: Diamond Departure

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 Fantasy Football Targets for Every Round: Potential League-Winners in Rounds 1-8

Every season, some players beat their ADPs. That's pretty obvious, of course. But breaking them down by rounds could help put yourself in a better position to maximize your draft value if you play in a league that allows pick trading. Even if you don't, there are clear undervalued players -- some of them obvious, […]

Noelvi Marte Swinging Hot Bat Entering Second Half

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is entering the second half swinging a hot bat and could continue to find success. Marte has dealt with injuries this season, but has been effective when on the field. Over his final seven games of the first half, Marte went 7-for-22 with a double and three home runs. […]

Brady House Enjoys Strong Finish to First Half

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House enjoyed a strong conclusion to the first half and could be poised to continue to improve in the second. Over his final nine games, the No. 81-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com posted an impressive .297/.316/.514 slash line with two doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI. During […]

Matt Shaw in Danger of Losing Playing Time in Second Half

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is in danger of losing playing time during the second half. Shaw was able to break camp with the MLB roster but struggled during his first look. Through his first 18 games, the former first-round pick posted a .172/.294/.241 slash line with just one long ball and a double. […]

Joe Boyle Could Have Limited Role to Open Second Half

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle could have a very limited role when the Rays open the second half with a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles. During the final two weeks of the first half, the Rays deployed Boyle as a bulk relief option behind starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who was put on […]

Marcelo Mayer Turning the Corner in Boston

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer has begun to find his swing and could be poised to break out in the second half. Over his final five games before the All-Star break. Mayer has held a .313/.353/.500 slash line with three doubles, two RBI, and three runs. Before this recent surge, the former fourth […]

Brice Matthews Struggling Since Earning Promotion

Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews has struggled to find his footing during his first taste of the major leagues. Matthews made his MLB debut on July 11 but has gone 0-for-7 during his first two games in Houston. During this stretch, he has struck out five times and drawn a walk. His rough start […]

Top 14 College Football Wide Receiver Rankings For 2025: Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams, Evan Stewart, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Kevin Concepcion, more

Two of the best wide receivers of the past decade will be suiting up this season in college football. But while much of the talk about the state of the position revolves around Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Smith, that doesn't mean there aren't many other good receivers in the college game right now. From potential […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Chase DeLauter, Owen Caissie, Jonathon Long

Throughout the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we have seen many high-upside prospect hitters make their MLB debut and make an immediate impact with their major league clubs. For example, Nick Kurtz and Chandler Simpson have both provided high value in all formats. In this piece, we will look at three of the […]

Disappointing Stretch Continues for Bobby Miller

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller spent most of the 2025 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he has struggled. Across 64.2 innings at Triple-A, Miller owns a 5.15 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and just a 2.4 percent strikeout minus walk rate. The latter mark is the fourth worst among all starters at Triple-A this […]