Tua Tagovailoa, Starters Won't Play on Saturday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Friday that he's not planning to play quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and most of the team's starters for their second preseason game on Saturday against the Detroit Lions. Tagovailoa went 5-for-6 for 27 yards in the preseason opener last week against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but he'll […]

Kai Asakura Looks For His First UFC Win

Former Rizin bantamweight champion Kai Asakura will look to return to the win column as he faces off against Tim Elliott on the UFC 319 main card opener on Saturday. Asakura made his UFC debut in his last fight in December 2024 at UFC 310, and it was against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. Unfortunately for […]

Luke Keaschall Busy in Thursday's Loss

Minnesota Twins second base prospect Luke Keaschall continued to stay productive on the scoreboard during their loss to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. In this contest, the former second round pick went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base. He struck out twice. Keaschall knocked an RBI single in the third inning off Detroit […]

Josh Allen Still Up in the Air for Second Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that he's still unsure if quarterback Josh Allen will see action in the team's second preseason game this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. "[J]ust as it relates to [Friday] and then play time overall, I would just tell you, I've gotta get through -- we've gotta get through […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? DK Metcalf, Jakobi Meyers, Davante Adams, Chuba Hubbard, Josh Downs, Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Travis Hunter, Jake Ferguson, Rashee Rice, Alvin Kamara

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like DK Metcalf, Jakobi Meyers, Davante Adams, Chuba Hubbard, Josh Downs, Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Travis Hunter, Jake Ferguson, Rashee Rice, Alvin Kamara. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. […]

Tim Elliott Set To Open Up UFC 309 Main Card

Tim Elliott will look to win back-to-back fights when he takes on former Rizin bantamweight champion Kai Asakura on the UFC 319 main card opener on Saturday. Elliott was last seen in action back in December 2023 at UFC Vegas 83, where he got back in the win column by submitting Sumudaerji via first-round arm […]

J.J. Wetherholt Knocks a Double, Swipes a Bag

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt enjoyed another productive day at the plate on Thursday and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. On Thursday, facing Triple-A Charlotte, the former seventh overall pick went 1-for-4 with a double and a stolen base. This was a second-straight game tallying an extra-base hit. Since moving up to […]

Dylan Beavers Racks Up Three Hits on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers continued to produce at a high level at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Facing Jacksonville, Beavers went 3-for-5 at the plate with an RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Since the start of the month (10 games), Beavers has held a strong .308/.460/.641 slash line with one double, four […]

Malik Willis to Start Second Preseason Game

With Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) sidelined temporarily after having surgery on his left (non-throwing) thumb, Malik Willis will step into the starting role for the second preseason game on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts. The former third-rounder by the Tennessee Titans in 2022 joined the Packers at the end of training camp […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Draft Values: Tight End Sleepers (2025)

At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more late-round sleepers, focusing on the tight end position with our later-round tight end fantasy football draft values and sleepers for the 2025 season. Tight end can be a volatile position. Once the elite options are off the board, it can be tricky to find some late-round value options. […]

Christian Kirk Locking Up No. 2 Receiver Spot in Houston

Cole Thompson of Texans Wire writes that Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk stood out during the team's two-minute offense in joint practice with th Carolina Panthers on Thursday and "has been the most consistent receiver in camp not named Nico Collins." Kirk is locking up the WR2 spot behind Collins, and "no one expected […]

Bills Hope Tyler Bass Can Kick Next Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that kicker Tyler Bass (pelvis) is "moving in the right direction," and the team is trying to be smart with him so he doesn't suffer a setback. The goal is for Bass to kick in the third preseason game next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Maddy Glab […]

Joe Jimenez Won't Return in 2025

Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jimenez (knee) will not pitch in 2025, manager Brian Snitker announced. Jimenez will end up missing the entire season after undergoing surgery on his left knee last October. The 30-year-old began throwing bullpen sessions in July in hopes of returning, but the Braves shut him down after he felt discomfort in […]

Reynaldo Lopez Likely Done for Season

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) will likely miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Thursday. Lopez made his lone start of the year on March 28 and allowed three runs on nine hits and two walks in a 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. […]

Jorge Soler hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) still hasn't resumed baseball activities since he landed on the 10-day injured list on July 26 (retroactive to the 24th) with inflammation in his lower back. Soler has twice spent time on the IL with back problems during a difficult 2025 for the former All-Star, who has had […]

Curtis Samuel to be Limited in Friday's Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) will be limited in the team's training camp practice on Friday, according to Bills beat writer Maddy Glab. Samuel should be ready for the start of the regular season in three weeks, but for fantasy purposes, he's not even in RotoBaller's top 100 receivers. The 29-year-old was barely […]

Chris Sale Could Return Next Week

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale (ribs) could come off the 60-day injured list and return to the majors next week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Sale is scheduled to make his second Triple-A rehab start on Sunday, and unless he and the Braves decide he'll need a third tune-up in the minors, he'll rejoin […]

Jermaine Burton Back at Practice on Friday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) is back in uniform and at training camp practice on Friday, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Burton apparently suffered an undisclosed injury in the preseason opener last week against the Philadelphia Eagles after he caught one pass and had a couple punt and kickoff returns […]

Blake Perkins Placed on Bereavement List

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Blake Perkins (personal) on the bereavement list. Perkins will likely miss the Brewers' weekend series against the NL Central-rival Cincinnati Reds as a result. The 28-year-old sat out the first three-plus months of the season with shin and groin injuries, but he has drawn a good amount of playing […]

Colts Hope to Make QB Decision "Sooner Rather Than Later"

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said, "I don't have an exact timetable on it, but sooner rather than later would be nice," when discussing when the team will decide the winner of the quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones. By the end of this weekend, both QBs should have roughly even […]

Isaiah Bond Faces Possible Discipline From NFL

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond is likely to sign soon with the Cleveland Browns, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot, but he also faces possible discipline under the NFL's personal-conduct policy. The league is reviewing Bond's sexual-assault case, which was no-billed on Thursday, according to spokesman Brian McCarthy. Bond said on […]

Pierson Ohl to Start for Twins on Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pierson Ohl will start Friday against the Detroit Tigers. It'll be the third start in five appearances for Ohl, who hasn't thrown more than three frames in any of his outings. The 25-year-old rookie has gone 0-2 with a 7.15 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, and 9:3 K:BB over 11 1/3 innings. Ohl […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Richmond - Cook Out 400

After yet another profitable race last weekend at Watkins Glen, we are now +6.7 units over the last four races and +22.72 units on the 2025 season. This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond Raceway for some Saturday night racing from "The Action Track." +1.1 units today 💰 +6.7 units over last 4 […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Tank Bigsby, Braelon Allen, Will Shipley Outlooks

Drafters who opt to employ the zero-RB strategy in their drafts put a strong emphasis on finding upside players at the position during the final round of their draft. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who are going in the back-half of drafts and determine if they have the upside to […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Outlooks for Roschon Johnson, DJ Giddens, Woody Marks

Finding a breakout running back in the final rounds of your draft can put your team at a significant advantage. Last season, fantasy managers who took a shot on rookie Bucky Irving were likely sitting comfortable in the championship game. In this piece, we will take a look at two intriguing late-round rookie running backs […]

Keenan Allen Making His Mark in Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen and quarterback Justin Herbert have "picked up right where they left off in 2023," according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Allen spent the 2024 season with the Chicago Bears, but he racked up 150 targets, 108 receptions, 1,243 yards, and seven touchdowns in just 13 games during […]

Najee Harris to Miss First Four Games of the Season?

Los Angeles Chargers beat writer Daniel Popper of The Athletic projects Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) to open the season on the non-football injury list, which means he would be forced to miss the first four games of the season. Popper writes that he has "not seen nearly enough progress at this point to […]

Jakobi Meyers Impressing in Training Camp

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has "quickly cultivated strong chemistry" with quarterback Geno Smith and is "clearly (Smith's) No. 1 receiver," according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Reed writes that Meyers was a standout in the team's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. Meyers has quietly been a highly […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Line for Significant Role?

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (shoulder) is all but assured of a roster spot, and it "wouldn't be a surprise to see him play a significant role in the offense," according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. The rookie seventh-rounder suffered a shoulder injury in Washington's first preseason game, but it isn't considered serious. […]

Luke McCaffrey Struggling in Training Camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has "received ample time with the ones and struggled" in training camp practices, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Jhabvala includes McCaffrey in his 53-man roster projection for Washington, but writes that he's doing so "largely because he was a third-round pick last year." The 24-year-old McCaffrey saw […]