Jesse Chavez Designated for Assignment

The Atlanta Braves have designated right-hander Jesse Chavez for assignment. His roster spot is going to righty Dane Dunning, whom the Braves acquired from the Texas Rangers on Thursday. This is the third time this season the Braves have designated Chavez, who re-signed on minor-league deals in the previous two instances. It stands to reason […]

Ozzy Trapilo Agrees to Rookie Contract with Bears

The Chicago Bears and rookie offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo have a "deal in place," according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Trapilo was the 56th overall pick out of Boston College in the 2025 draft. He'll be part of a re-made offensive line in Chicago after the unit was one of the league's worst […]

Tate Ratledge Agrees to Rookie Contract with Lions

The Detroit Lions and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge have come to terms on a rookie contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Detroit drafted Ratledge out of Georgia with the 57th pick in the 2025 draft. The 24-year-old played five seasons at Georgia, holding a starting role in each of his final three. Ratledge played […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Ceddanne Rafaela, Cody Bellinger, Addison Barger, Trevor Story, Eury Perez

With another two weeks of ball in the books since our last update, it's time for a refresh to our top 300 rest-of-season rankings after injuries hit Austin Riley (abdominal), Max Muncy (knee), Clarke Schmidt (elbow), Jameson Taillon (calf), Rhys Hoskins (thumb), Shelby Miller (forearm), and more. However, we got more firepower back than we […]

Paul Blackburn Fans Eight in Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Florida Coast League. The 31-year-old was strong over 3 2/3 innings, as he allowed one earned run on three hits while piling up eight strikeouts against two walks. Blackburn has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 with […]

Jack Bech Signs Rookie Contract with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders and rookie wide receiver Jack Bech have come to terms on a four-year contract, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Bech was one of the many second-round selections in this year's draft who had extended rookie-contract negotiations. However, it appears that he'll be in camp when the Raiders begin full-team […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 16

We've finally reached the All-Star break. The next few days are a good time to take a long, hard look at your fantasy teams to see where you stand and formulate a plan for the second half of the season. One part of that plan could involve stashing one of the prospects below if you're […]

Chris Taylor Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (hand) began a rehab assignment in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday. Taylor had a big night, going 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored. The 34-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since suffering a fractured left hand on a hit by pitch on June […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 16)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. As we head out of the All-Star break, it's time to take a long look and engage in some honest reflection on our teams. Ostensibly, we are on a break from baseball this week, […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 16 (2025)

We hope you're catching your breath during the All-Star break, because it's about to be a downhill race to the finish line throughout the second half of our marathon. This week's piece will take the opportunity to check in on recently activated arms, as well as those facing potential workload concerns on the horizon. Let […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 16) - Players Who Are Underowned

Looking to gain an edge in your fantasy baseball league without burning through trade capital? Sometimes, the most valuable moves come from under-the-radar waiver wire additions. We've identified five hitters who are quietly producing and deserve a closer look. Kyle Stowers is flashing legit power upside, Jurickson Profar continues to be a versatile contributor, Otto […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 16)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly unlikely aces piece looking at several underrated pitchers in fantasy baseball. Each week, we go through four players who should be on fantasy managers' radars. We will then determine if these unlikely aces are worth a roster spot on your fantasy team.  In this article, we will look at whether […]

Mariners Rotation Set to Start the Second Half

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo has been given the nod to start the first game after the All-Star break against their division opponent, the Houston Astros. This is a big series for the Mariners, as they find themselves five games behind the Astros in the AL West race. Castillo has been solid for the Mariners […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Kevin Larson's "My Guys"

Congratulations on making it through the All-Star break! If you're still looking for fantasy analysis, that means your team's likely in a pretty good spot and aiming to make a run in the playoffs. They'll be coming up quicker than you realize, so trying to get a step ahead of your opponents is key. Hopefully, […]

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

After going over the always-changing catcher landscape to start this mid-season dynasty and prospect rankings series, we shift over to the first base position, which has also seen a bit of a shake-up this season. The older veterans have either been hurt or simply not as stellar as in years past. We've also had several […]

Diamondbacks Set Rotation to Kick Off Second Half

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals for the start of the second half. It is odd that Pfaadt is the first to start after the All-Star break, considering he owns a 5.16 ERA in 99 1/3 innings pitched thus far in 2025. Nonetheless, Pfaadt will […]

Tyler Glasnow Scheduled to Start on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to toe the rubber versus the Milwaukee Brewers in their first series post-All-Star break. Glasnow faced the Brewers in his last turn through the rotation on July 9, which was also his first start back from his shoulder injury that had kept him out since late April. […]

Carlos Estevez Drawing Interest as the Trade Deadline Approaches

MLB.com's Francys Romero reported on Thursday that Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Estevez might be one of the bullpen pitchers drawing the most interest. Teams like the Yankees have been keeping an eye on him in recent months, per sources. The Royals have underachieved thus far this season, and it appears that the Detroit Tigers […]

Yegor Chinakhov Requests Trade

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov does not see a future for himself in Ohio and has requested a trade. Chinakhov's agent, Shumi Babaev, posted a statement on his behalf on social media Thursday. "I had some misunderstandings with the coach during the season. Now I would be glad to have a trade," Chinakhov […]

Nestor Cortes Expected to Return in the Next 10-14 Days

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) is expected to return to the Milwaukee Brewers in about 10-14 days after suffering a left-elbow flexor strain back on April 6, Francys Romero reports. Thus far this season, he has made two starts, one of which was a nightmare, where he allowed eight earned runs against the New […]

Maple Leafs Acquire Dakota Joshua

Forward Dakota Joshua will start next season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old was traded by the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. The Canucks sent him packing after Joshua endured a difficult 2024-25 campaign. He missed the start of the season while undergoing treatment for testicular cancer and […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Cheat Sheet – Tiered Rankings, Sleepers & Strategy (2025)

Getting the best stacks in best ball is one of the easiest ways to make your team as competitive as possible. Every year, specific quarterback and receiver combinations produce multiple massive boom games that propel best ball teams to glory. Additionally, examining each team's schedule and identifying the teams they face can also give you […]

Lukas Dostal Signs Five-Year Extension with Ducks

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal has signed a five-year, $32.5 million contract extension. The 25-year-old Czech native was a restricted free agent and avoided an arbitration hearing. Dostal posted a 23-23-7 record last season, allowing 3.10 goals with a .903 save percentage and one shutout. With John Gibson now in Detroit, the Ducks see Dostal […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/18/25)

It's been 84 years (insert Titanic GIF), but baseball is finally back tonight! I find the All-Star break to be distinctly boring, so I hope everyone found ways to pass the time. We have a solid PGA DFS team at RotoBaller, and our staff is also churning out offseason NFL articles like clockwork. Our RotoBaller […]

NFL Wide Receiver Power Rankings: Projecting Every Team's WR1 Ahead of Training Camp

Wide receiver has slowly become one of the most important positions in the NFL. If a team does not have a true No. 1 option, it is difficult to win. Now that we are approaching training camp, we w...

Best Fantasy Football Targets for Every Round: Potential League-Winners in Rounds 9-16

Nailing your later-round draft picks is crucial to winning your leagues in fantasy football if your earlier-round picks don't hit. This is also true if they get injured. The truth is that picks after the first eighth round matter quite a bit. You need players to fill in for bye weeks, for injuries, and if […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 7/18/2025)

Baseball is back today with all 30 MLB teams in action tonight! It's been four days since we could wager on games (unless you made some HR derby bets - I did cash Cal Raleigh as the winner), and you are probably jonesing for some action as much as I am. We return to the […]

The RB Dead Zone In Fantasy Football: What Is It And Do You Need To Avoid It?

The running back dead zone examines players going in the early to middle rounds at the position. We'll use Rounds 4 through 8 as arbitrary markers for running backs going in Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) leagues. However, these running backs have been pushed up the draft board, and they might be riskier than anticipated. The […]

C.J. Culpepper Dominant Since Returning from Injured List

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect C.J. Culpepper has been quite impressive since returning from the 60-day IL at Double-A Wichita. Culpepper was sidelined for the majority of the first half due to an undisclosed injury. He had a short rehab assignment with Low-A and High-A and was officially returned to Double-A on June 14. Through […]