Jackson Chourio in Lineup Wednesday Despite Hamstring Cramps

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is dealing with right-hamstring cramps and was not in their initial lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. However, with designated hitter/outfielder Christian Yelich (back) unable to play because of soreness in his lower back, the Brewers reversed course on Chourio and started him at DH. It's encouraging that […]

Sepp Straka Gets Captain's Pick to Join Team Europe

Sepp Straka will be making his second appearance for Team Europe at this year's Ryder Cup. The Austrian golfer won twice in 2025 (Truist Championship and The American Express). Straka did not perform well at the majors this year missing three of four cuts. However, if not for a 74 at the Memorial, Straka probably […]

Christian Yelich Dealing With Soreness in Lower Back

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter/outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was scratched with lower-back soreness on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Brewers initially planned for outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) to rest because of hamstring cramps, but with Yelich unable to play, Chourio ended up as the DH. There's no word on the severity of Yelich's issue, but […]

Victor Hovland to Make Third Ryder Cup Appearance for Team Europe

Victor Hovland has had an adventurous 2025. The golfer from Norway will be on Team Europe for a third time when the Ryder Cup starts later this month at Bethpage. One slight concern with Hovland has to be what happened at Whistling Straits (2021). The Norwegian golfer went 0-3-2. This is not Europe where Hovland […]

Will Rashee Rice Play in Week 1 or in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook and Rookie Update

Many fantasy football managers were worried about a potential suspension for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice dating back to last season. The 25-year-old was involved in a multi-car crash in Dallas back on March 30, 2024. Rice was driving at an extremely high speed in his Lamborghini, which resulted in the accident. However, […]

J.J. Spaun Set to Represent Team USA for First Time at Bethpage

J.J Spaun has had a career year at the age of 35. The American golfer won the US Open and finished inside the Top 10 six times. Several big reasons for the Spaun surge is across the board improvements in various metrics. One of the big jumps was approach to green which now ranks 7th […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Sophomores: 5 Second-Year League-Winners to Draft in 2025

There is a popular theory in fantasy football circles that players in their second year make a huge leap up to the next level of production. Rookies take a while to get acclimated to the NFL, the pace of play, and the more physical game they were used to in college. With a year of […]

6 Cheap Fantasy Football Value Picks: Joey's Later-Round Draft Targets (2025)

Every fantasy manager is always focused on the first few rounds of drafts. These are the best players in the NFL, and these are the players that are going to help you beat your opponent each week. However, the later rounds of drafts are just as important as the first few rounds. If you can […]

5 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers For PPR Leagues

We are so close to hearing the Sunday NFL on Fox theme song playing on Sunday morning, and Carrie Underwood singing for Sunday Night Football as we wind down from the week and enjoy some delicious food. With a new season comes us, RotoBaller's, researching to try and find you the best players to target […]

Russell Henley Makes First Ryder Cup Appearance at Bethpage

Russell Henley makes his debut at the 2025 Ryder Cup for Team USA. The American golfer does have experience in events somewhat similar. He performed well partnered with Scottie Scheffler for the 2024 Presidents' Cup. Henley has enjoyed quite the season with one win (Arnold Palmer Invitational) and ten Top 10 results. He has seen […]

Fantasy Football Running Back (RB) Rankings for Half-PPR: Bucky Irving, Breece Hall, D'Andre Swift, Joe Mixon, Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson

It's finally fantasy football season, and it's time to draft a championship team. If that's your goal, we have you covered with the help of our half-PPR running back draft (RB) fantasy football rankings. Ahead of your last-minute fantasy football drafts before the first game of the 2025 NFL season, dive into the rankings below […]

Harris English Named to Ryder Cup Team for Second Time

Harris English getting named to the Ryder Cup for a second time was momentous. The American golfer now ranks among the ten best golfers in the world. English won the Farmers Insurance Open in 2025. It was his first win in four years. He also had four Top 10 results. His 0.392 strokes gained putting […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Jameson Williams, RJ Harvey, Treveyon Henderson, Tetairoa McMillan, JK Dobbins, DK Metcalf, Austin Ekeler, Zay Flowers, Tyrone Tracy, Jaylen Waddle, Jaylen Warren

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Jameson Williams, RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, Tetairoa McMillan, JK Dobbins, DK Metcalf, Austin Ekeler, Zay Flowers, Tyrone Tracy, Jaylen Waddle, Jaylen Warren. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. […]

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

Predicting the unpredictable is the name of the game. Week 1 of last season saw Jayden Reed produce 29.1 fantasy points, Allen Lazard hit 20.9, and even Alec Pierce was a top-6 fantasy wide receiver, manufacturing 18.5 fantasy points. On the flip side, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, and Malik Nabers were all held to under […]

Christian Kirk Misses Wednesday's Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for the team's first official practice of the year on Wednesday. It's unclear if Kirk's absence to begin the week was more maintenance related or if his hamstring injury will put him in jeopardy of suiting up for Week 1 on Sunday at […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Jerome Ford, Tony Pollard, Ricky Pearsall, Courtland Sutton, Isiah Pacheco, Calvin Ridley, Xavier Worthy, Emeka Egbuka, D'Andre Swift, George Pickens, Jerry Jeudy

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Jerome Ford, Tony Pollard, Ricky Pearsall, Courtland Sutton, Isiah Pacheco, Calvin Ridley, Xavier Worthy, Emeka Egbuka, D'Andre Swift, George Pickens, Jerry Jeudy. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. […]

Stefon Diggs Clear of Week 1 Injury Report

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee), who is coming off a torn ACL suffered last year with the Houston Texans, is not listed on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday, confirming that he's on track to play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Tom Pelissero of […]

Week 1 Defense (D/ST) Sits and Busts for Fantasy Football

The smell of football is in the air, as we're only hours away from the start of the 2025 NFL season! That means it's time to make Week 1 decisions for our fantasy football rosters... RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his D/ST Sits and Busts for Week 1 of the season. There are better options […]

Cade Otton Limited With Groin Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, according to Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Otton suffered a groin injury last week, which could make him questionable to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old also missed time […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Practicing in Full

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (thigh) was listed as a full participant in the team's first official injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 1 contest on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Mims left practice early last Thursday but was able to return to the field […]

Travis Hunter Not on the Week 1 Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (upper body), who has missed time in recent weeks with an upper-body injury, is not on the initial Week 1 injury report and is on track to make his regular-season NFL debut on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Jags held […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBaller family. The 2025 season is officially here, and so are your weekly starts and sits analysis at each position. The wait is finally over, and we are excited to get back to the weekly grind, breaking each position down and providing the fantasy analysis to help you win your weekly matchups. With […]

Isaac Paredes Resumes Baseball Activities

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) was able to field grounders and do some running in the outfield ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. It's worth noting that Paredes did have a follow-up MRI on Tuesday. The results of the testing weren't revealed, but the fact Paredes is back on the […]

DJ Moore Mixes into Backfield During Drills on Wednesday

Nicholas Moreano of Watch Marquee Sports observed on Wednesday that Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was being mixed into the backfield during individual drills with running backs D'Andre Swift, rookie Kyle Monangai and Brittain Brown. The Bears have been looking for ways to manufacture touches for Moore in new head coach Ben Johnson's offense […]

Jonah Tong Likely to Pitch on Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong is scheduled to take the mound this weekend versus the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets are trying to figure everything out in their rotation, but at least have the next few days lined up. The plan is for Clay Holmes to pitch on Wednesday. After that, the Mets are […]

Shelby Miller to Miss Rest of 2025 Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. MIller suffered a right UCL sprain during Monday's outing against the Philadelphia Phillies. At the moment, it's unclear if Miller will require surgery or only need to rest and recover. Regardless, Miller won't take the mound again in 2025. […]

Kyle Finnegan Dealing With Groin Issue

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan (groin) was unable to enter Wednesday's contest after suffering an injury while warming up. Finnegan was preparing to come into the game in the seventh inning, but suffered a groin injury while warming up in the bullpen. The expectation is that Finnegan will undergo further testing to determine the […]

Chris Godwin Picks Up DNP on First Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) did not practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday, per Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Godwin did not land on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin the regular season, but it doesn't mean that he won't miss multiple weeks after suffering a season-ending dislocated […]

Isaac TeSlaa - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in most leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/Bench Stash ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has made a name for himself in the preseason and is making a strong case to open his rookie season in a starting role. The Lions selected TeSlaa in the third round with the 70th overall pick […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Pitch "Sometime This Weekend"

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Ohtani is feeling under the weather, according to Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts. The organization is hopeful that Ohtani will feel good enough to take the mound this weekend. Despite not pitching, Ohtani will still […]