Best Ball Fantasy Football Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff Strategies, Roster Construction, Value Picks

Best Ball fantasy football drafts are quickly becoming some of the most popular formats in the fantasy space, especially for those managers looking to get some action before training camps and drafts in their home leagues begin. Many sites such as Underdog, DraftKings, and Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) begin offering Best Ball drafts mere […]

Aaron Judge Blasts 41st Homer, Continues Strong MVP Push On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his stellar season on Saturday by going two-for-three at the plate with a two-run HR, two walks and two runs in the Yankees' 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge improved his league-leading OPS to 1.154 on the season. The two-run shot came off Blue Jays' starter […]

Jauan Jennings Returning To Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) is back to participating in practice on Saturday. This comes a day after Jennings was limited to side work due to a minor ankle issue. Luckily, Jennings is back and hauled in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy during Saturday's practice. Jennings figures to compete for […]

Luke Schoonmaker Misses Saturday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker (groin) was unable to practice on Saturday. It sounds like the second-year tight end is dealing with a minor groin issue. For now, Schoonmaker is considered as day-to-day. The Cowboys might hold him out of practice for a few days until he's back to full health. The expectation is […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Smacks Homer, Collects Three Hits In Loss

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a great day at the plate, smacking a solo HR, a double and a single in Toronto's 8-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Saturday. Guerrero's solo shot came in the first inning off Yankees starter Carlos Rodon, his 28th HR on the season. The […]

Panthers Sign Anthony Brown

The Carolina Panthers have signed defensive back Anthony Brown on Saturday. The organization has reportedly signed Brown after having the veteran defensive back do a workout for the team this weekend. The 30-year-old has spent a majority of his career as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. His best season came in 2021 when he […]

Wilyer Abreu Riding Pine Against Southpaw On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu is out of the Red Sox lineup on Saturday night as they face off against left-hander Cody Bradford and the Texas Rangers. Boston has gotten great production out of Abreu and his 127 OPS+ but that's been by focusing on using him against right-handers. He hits for a .904 […]

Rashid Shaheed Dealing With Injury

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (hamstring) is a little banged up after Saturday's practice session. Head coach Dennis Allen said Shaheed is dealing with hamstring tightness and will be evaluated on Sunday. This is not good news for an already thin wide receiver group in New Orleans. Shaheed figures to have a decently […]

Charlie Blackmon Not In Lineup On Saturday

Colorado Rockies designated hitter outfielder Charlie Blackmon is not in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the San Diego Padres. Blackmon exited Friday's game early after being hit in the face on an errant throw from Xander Bogaerts. Manager Bud Black had earlier stated that there's a chance Blackmon could be in tonight's lineup so […]

Aaron Rodgers Looks Strong In Scrimmage

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) has reportedly looked impressive early in camp. The veteran quarterback has gone through nine practices in camp and did a 90-min scrimmage on Saturday. Head coach Robert Saleh said it looks like Rodgers hasn't missed any time. The 40-year-old is less than a year removed from a torn […]

Austin Slater Hitting Leadoff For Orioles On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Slater will be batting leadoff for the Orioles on Saturday as they face the Cleveland Guardians and scheduled starter Joey Cantillo. Slater was acquired by the Orioles from the Cincinnati Reds at the trade deadline and has made one plate appearance for the Orioles, a pinch hit single in Friday's 10-3 […]

Oneil Cruz Batting Eighth Against Southpaw On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz will be batting eighth in the lineup against Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery. While Cruz generally hits near the top of the lineup, the Pirates will sometimes put him near the bottom of the order when facing lefties. Fantasy managers shouldn't freak out about his drop in the lineup, […]

Kevin Durant "Loves" Being In Phoenix

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025-26 after his four-year, $194 million contract expires. While he would immediately draw interest from most clubs around the National Basketball Association, Suns CEO Joel Bartelstein doesn't appear concerned about things getting to that point. "The most important thing is Kevin […]

Maikel Garcia Out Of Lineup Saturday Night, Michael Lorenzen Debuts For Royals

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia will head to the bench Saturday night for the Royals debut of Michael Lorenzen against the Detroit Tigers. He will be replaced in the lineup by the recently acquired Paul DeJong, who will bat seventh in and play third base in Garcia's place. Garcia is hitting .237 with […]

Jrue Holiday Will Play On Tuesday

According to Team USA head coach Steve Kerr, guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) will play on Tuesday against Brazil. The veteran was held out of Saturday's meeting with Puerto Rico. However, he wasn't needed, with Team USA cruising to an easy win. Holiday had a down season in 2023-24, averaging 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 […]

Pedro Leon Debuts For The Houston Astros

Rookie Pedro Leon is starting for the Houston Astros in right field Saturday afternoon and batting ninth, making his major league debut. In 93 games with Triple-A Sugar Land, Leon hit .297 with 19 home runs, 74 RBI, and 23 stolen bases in 424 plate appearances. He replaces Joey Loperfido on the active roster, who […]

Jake Fraley Heads To Bench Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley will take a seat on the bench Saturday night against the San Francisco Giants and left-handed starter Kyle Harrison. Fraley often sits against left-handed starters. Stuart Fairchild will play right field and hit eighth in place of Fraley. The veteran outfielder is hitting .278 with three home runs, 19 RBI, […]

Parker Meadows Activated From IL, Will Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows was activated from the IL after recovering from his hamstring issue. Meadows missed a month of games. He will bat seventh and play center field today against the Kansas City Royals. On the season, Meadows is hitting .131 with three home runs, five RBI, four stolen bases, and 11 runs […]

Wyatt Langford Out Of Texas Rangers' Lineup Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is out of the lineup Saturday for the team's game with the Boston Red Sox. Ezequiel Duran will play Langford's usual left-field spot and bat seventh in his place. On the season, Langford is hitting .245 with six home runs, 44 RBI, nine stolen bases, and 37 runs. This appears […]

Russell Wilson Challenged For Steelers' Starting QB Spot

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) is still in a competitive battle with Justin Fields for the starting job. While the team waits for Wilson's return, Fields has made a strong impression during practice. This situation could disrupt the Steelers' initial plans, as they acquired Wilson to bring stability and experience to their quarterback position. […]

Zaven Collins Agrees To Contract Extension

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins agreed to a two-year, $14 million extension with the team. The Cardinals declined his fifth-year option a few months ago, saving the club some cash. However, the latest deal will keep the 25-year-old in Arizona for at least a few more seasons. Collins, the No. […]

Jonathon Brooks Could Miss The Start Of The Season

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) won't participate in preseason play. Unfortunately, the rookie could also miss time to begin his inaugural year. Brooks, the No. 46 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, tore his ACL in November. With that said, the Panthers will likely limit him once he's healthy enough to return. […]

Justin Fields Shines In Camp As Russell Wilson Remains Sidelined

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields has impressed in camp while filling in for Russell Wilson (calf),who is sidelined with a calf injury. Fields has consistently improved throughout training camp, from making highlight-reel throws to delivering steady, play-by-play performances. "Justin has really taken advantage of the opportunity for additional snaps because Russ's been out some here […]

Garrett Mitchell Sitting Versus Lefty

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Washington Nationals and left-hander DJ Herz. The 25-year-old doubled and drove in a pair of runs on Friday but will take a seat and give way to Blake Perkins in center field on Saturday. Mitchell has been plagued […]

Ian Thomas Could Miss Week 1

According to Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, tight end Ian Thomas (calf) is expected to be sidelined for at least a few weeks. Even worse, he appears in danger of missing the team's Week 1 meeting with the New Orleans Saints. The 28-year-old has spent his entire career in Carolina. However, he hasn't been […]

Browns Still "Closely Monitoring" Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) continues to participate fully in training camp sessions. However, the Browns aren't taking any chances with his recovery from season-ending shoulder surgery, with Zac Jackson of The Athletic reporting that the team is "closely monitoring" his rehab efforts. The 28-year-old had his best season in 2020 while still a […]

Alek Thomas On The Bench Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old singled, walked, and drove in two runs during Friday's 9-8 win but will give way to Jake McCarthy for Saturday's contest. It has been another difficult season at the plate for Thomas as he […]

David Njoku Shining At Training Camp

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has had some impressive showings during recent training camp practices. Not only that, but it appears Njoku has strengthened his rapport with quarterback Deshaun Watson, with the tight end receiving frequent attention from the signal-caller during plays. The 2017 No. 29 overall pick has had some down years throughout […]

Cardinals' BJ Ojulari Out With Torn ACL

Cardinals outside linebacker BJ Ojulari (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during practice on Friday. The 2023 second-round pick had a solid finish to his rookie season with four sacks and was projected to be a top pass rusher for Arizona this year. In Ojulari's absence, Dennis Gardeck is expected to assume […]