Ketel Marte Resting on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This appears to be a routine rest day for Marte after he started in each of the last 12 games. Marte is in the middle of a hot stretch at the plate. Over the last […]

Josh Lowe Remains Sidelined on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This comes a day after Lowe was scratched ahead of Saturday's contest due to oblique tightness. The organization is hopeful to avoid a stint on the injured list, but oblique issues sometimes are […]

Nathan Church Called Up from Triple-A Memphis for Debut

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Nathan Church has been called up from Triple-A Memphis for his major league debut. The Cardinals' 14th-ranked prospect has hit well all season, including a .336 batting average at Double-A Springfield before earning a promotion to Triple-A at the beginning of June. The 25-year-old slashed .332/.396/.517 with seven home runs […]

Casey Schmitt Absent on Sunday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Casey Schmitt (forearm) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schmitt was hit by a pitch on the forearm during Friday's contest. The X-rays came back negative, so Schmitt shouldn't require a stint on the injured list. He sat out on Saturday […]

Paul Goldschmidt Playing on Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt is back in the mix after missing three games due to right knee soreness. He missed the first two games of this series, but will at least get to play one […]

Thomas Hatch Starting on Sunday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Thomas Hatch will take the mound against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The Twins are in desperate need of pitching with Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) and Pablo Lopez (shoulder) both sidelined right now. Hatch should be able to offer some length after throwing 4.1 innings in each of his last two outings. […]

Victor Scott II Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle and promoted outfielder Nathan Church from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. It's no surprise that Scott will miss time after injuring his ankle in a 12-8 loss to the New York Yankees on […]

Vinnie Pasquantino in Lineup on Sunday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Vinnie Pasquantino (illness) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Pasquantino exited the Royals' 6-2 win over the White Sox early on Saturday with a heat-related illness, but he's making a quick return. The 27-year-old will DH and hit third against right-hander Davis Martin, […]

Bengals Listening to Trade Offers for Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals are listening to trade offers for four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson with contract talks at an impasse, sources tell Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. There is no deal imminent between the Bengals and Hendrickson, and the reigning sack leader is now available at the right price. FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz […]

Late-Round Fliers: Fantasy Football Upside Draft Picks for RB, WR, TE (2025)

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy football drafters rightfully pay the most attention […]

Cody Bellinger Returns to Lineup on Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in the lineup on Sunday after missing Saturday's 12-8 win over the St. Louis Cardinals with an illness. Bellinger will play right field and hit cleanup in a meeting with Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas. The 30-year-old is mired in a slump this month, having gone 7-for-50 […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Tucker Kraft, Brock Bowers, Evan Engram, George Kittle, Dalton Kincaid, Dallas Goedert, Jonnu Smith, David Njoku, Travis Kelce, Trey McBride, TJ Hockenson

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Tucker Kraft, Brock Bowers, Evan Engram, George Kittle, Dalton Kincaid, Dallas Goedert, Jonnu Smith, David Njoku, Travis Kelce, Trey McBride, TJ Hockenson. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. […]

Sneaky RB1 Candidates for 2025 Fantasy Football - 5 Running Back Sleepers

The fantasy football RB1 is rarely the actual RB1 during draft season. The RB1 is often a player picked near the top of the draft, but sometimes the RB1 comes out of nowhere. The fantasy RB1 usually has a perfect storm of significant playing time, health, and passing game work that propels them to a […]

Thunder Dan's Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Draft Targets: 5 Potential League-Winners (2025)

If there is one position in the NFL where rookies can often make a big impact in year one, it's at wide receiver. This year’s rookie class is loaded with talented players, but there are several who stand out as solid options for fantasy managers looking to find value and upside. Whether you’re hunting for […]

Identifying Running Back Fantasy Football Breakouts: Build-A-Breakout Workshop

Another football season on the horizon means plenty of well-defined fantasy lines drawn in the sand between spreadsheet quants, tape bros, and ball-knowers alike. Sure, a short list of the most elite players in the game draws consensus, but fantasy football's won on the margins. Anyone can auto-draft a fantasy squad through a half dozen […]

Jake Fraley Designated for Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have designated outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) for assignment. The team recalled outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville to take his roster spot. Fraley hyperextended his right knee on a defensive error in left field during a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Although he checked out OK after […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Jordan Addison, Khalil Shakir, Rashid Shaheed, Zay Flowers, Chris Godwin, Brandon Aiyuk, Terry McLaurin, Darnell Mooney, Marvin Harrison, Stefon Diggs

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Jordan Addison, Khalil Shakir, Rashid Shaheed, Zay Flowers, Chris Godwin, Brandon Aiyuk, Terry McLaurin, Darnell Mooney, Marvin Harrison, Stefon Diggs. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your […]

College Football True Freshmen Breakouts: Top 10 First-Year Stars to Watch in 2025

Last season, freshman wide receivers Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) and Ryan Williams (Alabama) took the college football world by storm with their electrifying play. Who will be the top true freshmen in 2025? We might not have receivers of the Smith and Williams caliber in this class, but that doesn't mean there aren't a number […]

Evan Engram Rumbles for 58 Yards on Lone Catch

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram didn't play long in the team's second preseason game on Saturday night against the Arizona Cardinals, but he still made some noise on his only catch, rumbling down the sideline for a pickup of 58 yards. The impressive chunk play left him as the team's third leading receiver in […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for ZeroRB Builds: 5 Later-Round Draft Values (2025)

Some drafters might be fading the ZeroRB approach because running backs were profitable in the early rounds over the past two seasons. With the juicy 2025 rookie class, many receivers and running backs landed in friendly spots, making them earlier picks in drafts. The basis for the ZeroRB draft strategy came from Shawn Siegele and […]

Otto Kemp Optioned to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned infielder/outfielder Otto Kemp to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Philadelphia made the move to clear room for the return of third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) from the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old Kemp has provided defensive versatility with double-digit appearances in left field and at both […]

Troy Franklin Finds the End Zone Twice Against Arizona

Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin continued to stand out in the team's 27-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in the second week of the preseason. Franklin caught four of his five targets from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham for 67 yards and two touchdowns. The 22-year-old out of Oregon has received praise […]

Jon Gray Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers announced that they have placed right-hander Jon Gray (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Gray is going on the shelf with thoracic outlet syndrome, manager Bruce Bochy revealed. It's an ominous injury that continues a brutal season for Gray. The 33-year-old suffered a fractured forearm in spring training and didn't make his […]

Pat Bryant Leads Broncos in Receiving on Saturday

Denver Broncos rookie fifth-round wide receiver Pat Bryant made his mark in the team's second preseason game on Saturday evening against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, catching four of his five targets for a team-high 70 yards. Bryant's four receptions and five targets also tied with Troy Franklin for the team lead on the night, as […]

Yordan Alvarez to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada told reporters. Alvarez has made a slow recovery from a fractured right hand that has shelved him since May 2. There's finally light at the end of the tunnel for the star slugger, though, […]

Colton Cowser Activated, Hitting Fifth on Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have reinstated outfielder Colton Cowser (head) from the seven-day concussion injured list. He'll play center field and hit fifth Sunday against Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Cowser, who last played Aug. 6, will try to get back on track after going 3-for-20 with one RBI, 11 strikeouts, and one […]

Alvin Kamara Not Playing on Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is not suiting up for the team's second preseason game on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Erin Summers of ESPN. Kamara was seen doing pre-game workouts with the rest of the team, but it's the second straight preseason game in which he will not play. Rookie […]

Mid-Round Wide Receiver League Winners for Fantasy Football (2025)

What is emerging as a very popular way to start fantasy drafts this season is going with two running backs with your first two picks. The "zero RB" strategy had a nice run there for a few years, but thanks to dominant seasons from Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, paired with the emergence of young […]

Adam Koffler's 5 Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers: Later-Round Breakout Candidates to Draft

In fantasy football, there are sleepers, and then there are deep sleepers. These guys typically come off the board in the later rounds of your drafts. This is where you can have a serious edge over your league mates. Hit on a couple of these guys and you'll be golden (hint, hint) this season. The five […]

2025 Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late-Round Sleeper Picks

The late rounds of fantasy drafts provide us with gems every year. While nailing early picks creates a high floor for your team, hitting a late-round pick that turns into a weekly contributor to your team is what can take you to the next level. While other managers who haven't done their homework rely on […]