Anthony Santander Hitting Off High-Velocity Pitching Machines

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was with the big-league team on Monday and has progressed to hitting off high-velocity pitching machines, per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Santander has been on the injured list since the end of May with left shoulder inflammation. 2025 has not gone as Santander or fantasy managers had planned, as […]

Aidan Miller Named Eastern League Player of the Week

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller has been named Eastern League Player of the Week for the second time in August. The 20-year-old shortstop tore up Double-A pitching, batting .522 with two home runs, five doubles, and seven RBIs over the past week. Miller has been one of the hottest bats in the minors, piling […]

Will Howard Moving in Right Direction

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (hand) is "moving in the right direction in terms of [achieving] full participation very soon," head coach Mike Tomlin said on Monday. Tomlin added that Howard has met with a hand specialist and received positive news. As a result, the Steelers have altered the rookie quarterback's brace and increased his […]

Tylor Megill To Make Triple-A Rehab Start Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (elbow) will make the fourth start of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, per the New York Post's Mike Puma. Megill will target a pitch count of 80. The 30-year-old has been on the injured list since the middle of June with a right elbow sprain. […]

Tory Horton Expected to Practice in Full Next Week

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (ankle) is expected to practice fully next week, head coach Mike Macdonald told members of the media, including ESPN's Brady Henderson. Horton has been sidelined ever since injuring himself during the second week of the preseason, but it sounds like he's very close to returning to the field. A […]

Panthers Cut Kicker Matthew Wright

Carolina Panthers kicker Matthew Wright has been released, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. As a result, rookie Ryan Fitzgerald has won the kicking job. Wright failed to convert his only field goal attempt of the season, missing wide from 55 yards out. No stranger to being an NFL journeyman, Wright played for six […]

Ryan Fitzgerald Wins Panthers Kicking Job

Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald has won the kicking job after the team released Matthew Wright, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The undrafted rookie out of Florida State went 3-for-3 on field goals and also converted his lone extra point attempt through three preseason games. He enjoyed similar success at school, going 13-for-13 […]

Francisco Alvarez To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday Or Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment either Wednesday or Thursday, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The 23-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 18 with a right thumb UCL sprain. He will eventually need surgery, but the team hopes he will be able to play […]

Chase DeLauter Taking Live Batting Practice

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) has cleared a key hurdle in his recovery from a right hamate fracture and is now taking live batting practice. Before landing on the injured list on July 11, DeLauter was slashing .278/.383/.476 at Triple-A, showing strong plate discipline and developing power. The 23-year-old, ranked as Cleveland's No. […]

Cowboys to Place Phil Mafah on Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah (shoulder) will be placed on injured reserve, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The Cowboys expect Mafah, a seventh-round pick, to return later this season. The Clemson product finished the preseason with 15 carries, 59 yards, and a touchdown. Although his placement on injured reserve is frustrating, it shouldn't […]

Justin Slaten Won't Need Another Rehab Appearance

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that relief pitcher Justin Slaten (shoulder) won't need another rehab appearance and could return to the team in the next few days. Slaten has been on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation since the end of May and began a rehab assignment on August 19. The […]

Efton Chism III Missing From Practice Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (foot, ankle) did not participate in Monday's practice, according to Evan Lazar of the team's official website. Chism picked up the injury during the team's second preseason contest against the Minnesota Vikings. He impressed enough during the first half of that contest to secure a roster spot, […]

Darren Waller Continues to Progress

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller "has continued his progression" and will be seen more and more this week, head coach Mike McDaniel told members of the media, including C. Isaiah Smalls II. Waller spent most of the summer on the PUP list as he underwent basic conditioning upon returning to the NFL. Acquired from […]

Ashton Dulin Enters Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (head) suffered a concussion during training camp practice and has entered concussion protocol, head coach Shane Steichen told members of the media, including Mike Chappell of FOX59. Steichen noted that Dulin is progressing nicely, which could indicate that he'll be ready to go for Week 1 against the Miami […]

Pete Carroll Classifies Brock Bowers Among His Best Players Ever

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Caroll told SiriusXM's Pat Kirwan that tight end Brock Bowers "is pretty much better than anybody we've had before." The veteran coach went on to emphasize that Bowers plays the game very naturally and that everything seems to come easily for him on the football field. He also highlighted […]

Lingering Calf Injury Poses Concerns for De'Von Achane

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) carries significant injury concerns into the early portion of the 2025 regular season. The severity and timing of Achane's calf injury present a concern for fantasy managers as Week 1 approaches, according to former team doctor and NFL injury expert Dr. David J. Chao. Specifically, he notes that […]

Vikings and Panthers Struggling to Finalize Adam Thielen Trade

The Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers continue to engage in trade discussions surrounding veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen, but the two sides are struggling to agree on compensation, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. As it stands, there seems to be a significant gap between the Vikings and Panthers, which means Thielen remains in Carolina for […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - Emeka Egbuka, Tyreek Hill, Travis Hunter, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Kyle Williams, DK Matcalf, DJ Moore

We're getting very close to the start of the NFL's regular season, so it's no better time for our updated Week 1 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025 to help you set winning lineups. Below, you will see the freshly-updated pecking order at WR for the opening week of the new NFL season, and the […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb, Omarion Hampton, Ashton Jeanty, Bhayshul Tuten, Tetairoa McMillan, RJ Harvey

It's almost go time for fantasy football, as the season is just around the corner. To help you with your first lineups of the year, we're back with our updated Week 1 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. In the opening-week rankings below, check out where key ball carriers such as J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb, […]

Jordan Westburg Won't Return When First Eligible

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (ankle) won't be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible on Friday. Westburg landed on the shelf last Friday due to a right ankle sprain. O's interim manager Tony Mansolino said they don't expect Westburg to return until early September. His return will be dependent on […]

PPR Fantasy Football FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Rankings for Drafts - Cam Skattebo, Jayden Higgins, Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, Luther Burden, Braelon Allen, more

The 2025 fantasy football draft season is here, and it's go time folks! At RotoBaller HQ, we have freshly updated our rankings for fantasy managers to crush their upcoming drafts -- and once the top ~75 players are off the board, it's time to start thinking who might be at the FLEX position in your […]

Joey Ortiz Hopeful for Minimal Injured List Stint

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (hamstring) was able to field grounders ahead of Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The organization is hopeful that Ortiz will only be forced to miss the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Ortiz landed on the shelf last Thursday due to a left hamstring strain. The fact he […]

Enrique Hernandez Activated from Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Hernandez isn't in the starting lineup on Monday, but should play on Tuesday or Wednesday. The veteran slugger has been sidelined since early July due to left elbow inflammation. Before that, Hernandez was […]

Max Muncy to Face Live Pitching on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is scheduled to take at-bats against live pitching on Tuesday. This is a positive development in Muncy's recovery process. He began taking swings off a tee last week, and now hitting live pitching is a huge step for him. Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list on […]

Osvaldo Bido to Start on Tuesday

Athletics pitcher Osvaldo Bido is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. It seemed like an odd statement, but A's manager Mark Kotsay said Bido will be the pitcher out there in the first inning. The fact he said that means this could be an opener situation or possibly Bido only throws a […]

Kings "Not Actively Engaged" in Trade Discussions Involving Malik Monk

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Sacramento Kings "are not actively engaged" in trade discussions involving guard Malik Monk. Earlier this summer, Sacramento explored "various trade scenarios" surrounding Monk. However, it appears the team is set on having him on the roster come opening night. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 17.2 points last season. […]

Richard Fitts Exits with Biceps Injury

Boston Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts (biceps) was forced to make an early exit from Monday's start against the Baltimore Orioles. Fitts came out to pitch in the sixth inning, but exited after only one pitch. According to Tim Healey, Fitts is dealing with biceps tightness. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Fitts as […]

Will Brian Robinson Jr. Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Update

The Washington Commanders just recently traded their starting running back over the past two seasons, Brian Robinson Jr., to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Robinson has played just three seasons in the NFL and is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Now, he'll […]

Mavs Likely to Offer P.J. Washington a Contract Extension

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to offer a contract extension to forward P.J. Washington. The 27-year-old becomes eligible for the extension on Friday, with Stein adding he could be in line to earn nearly $90 million over a four-year span. He averaged 14.7 points last season, the second-highest mark […]

Jalen Milroe to Have a Package of Plays Each Week

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald admitted on Monday that the team will have a package of plays prepared for rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe each week. "We're going to have plays in game plans for Jalen (Milroe), and he's going to rep those with the 1s," Macdonald said. The head coach wants the division-rival San […]