Drake Maye has "Positive" Training Camp but Didn't Take "Huge Leap"

According to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had "a relatively positive training camp" this summer, "but maybe he didn't take that huge leap that a lot of people expected him to -- or that I expected him to." Kyed also mentioned that there were "growing pains." Maye did […]

Packers Acquire Micah Parsons, Sign him to Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers are acquiring All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday and have agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract extension with him, including $136 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's unclear at this time what the Cowboys received in return, but it includes two first-rounders. […]

Frankie Montas has UCL Tear, Could Miss All of 2026

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas (elbow) needs surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It remains to be seen if Montas will undergo Tommy John surgery or have an internal-brace procedure, but a full UCL reconstruction is considered "most likely." If the […]

Emeka Egbuka Slated for Key Role Early in the Season?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka could be in store for a massive role in the passing attack early in the season. According to Greg Auman of FOX Sports, Tampa Bay veteran wideout Chris Godwin (ankle) is not expected to return to action until October. In addition, second-year wideout Jalen McMillan (neck) is […]

Jauan Jennings Remains Sidelined at Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) has continued to be held out of practice, according to Jennifer Lee Chan of NBCS. The 28-year-old has been dealing with a calf injury throughout most of the month. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to his status, as his participation in the season opener […]

Corey Seager Undergoing Appendectomy on Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (appendix) was diagnosed with appendicitis and is undergoing an appendectomy on Thursday, according to general manager and president of baseball operations Chris Young. The Rangers aren't ruling out Seager playing again this year, but in the meantime, utility man Dylan Moore will join the active roster with Seager going on […]

Matthew Golden to See Larger Role in Passing Game?

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden could be in store for an increase in opportunities in the Green Bay passing attack. According to Jason Wilde, Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) is dealing with a Jones fracture in his left foot. While this injury is quite common in athletics, it often requires surgery. […]

Francisco Alvarez Suffers Broken Pinkie Finger

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (finger, thumb) said that he broke his pinkie finger on Wednesday night during a minor-league rehab game at Triple-A Syracuse when he was hit by a pitch. However, Alvarez remains hopeful that he can play again this year. MLB.com's Anthony DiComo writes that the hope is that Alvarez can […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Abner Uribe, Carson Williams, Riley O'Brien, Jordan Lawlar

September officially arrives next Monday, and we have about a month left in the MLB regular season. It's go time, and let's finish the season strong. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you get ready for September with our updated top 100 hitters and pitchers list for Week 22--August 25 through August 31 to help fantasy […]

Colson Montgomery Missing Another Game

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (side) is missing another game on Thursday against the visiting New York Yankees at Rate Field. Chase Meidroth is starting at shortstop for the Pale Hose and will hit ninth against Yankees right-hander Will Warren. Montgomery initially dealt with a left-side issue last week but had returned before […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (August 25 - August 31)

Let's wrap up August and head into the final month of the season with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 22 - Monday, August 25 through Sunday, August 31. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on an array of metrics. Keep us bookmarked for every […]

Chris Godwin to Miss First Month of Season, Possibly More

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) will miss the first month of the 2025 season and possibly more, according to general manager Jason Licht. The GM framed Godwin's return as likely October in Week 5 or later. On Wednesday, when asked about a potential timetable for Godwin's return, head coach Todd Bowles said […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 22 (2025)

Congrats to everyone still grinding their way through the end of August in your fantasy baseball season! With less than a week left in August, the final month of the regular season is just around the corner, meaning wherever you are in the standings, it's crunch time. Your fantasy baseball team may be at the […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 22)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 22 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. Most of us are in the last month of our fantasy seasons, and there […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 22)

Welcome back to our weekly Unlikely Aces article. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we analyze a few emerging pitchers to determine whether we buy into their recent performance. Are these pitchers worth rostering in fantasy, or should you leave them on the waiver wire? This week, we examine whether Cade Horton, Nolan McLean, […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 22 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 22 of the 2025 MLB season. This past week, we saw Bubba Chandler finally get the call to join the major leagues and Mick Abel make his Twins debut. In this week's edition, we will have a few new names join the list, including […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football RB, WR Sleepers: Ryan's Must-Have Picks With Upside

We are officially deep into draft season with the NFL kickoff ~1 week away. While the first two weeks of March Madness will always be untouchable for me, the end of August -> early September span is somewhere in the top five. It's really hard to beat non-stop fantasy draft action. Undoubtedly one of the […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Scott Engel's 2025 Picks for Every Team

Fantasy football analysts very often get things wrong. Sure, we love to boast when we make correct calls. Because the goal is to help readers, listeners, and viewers win their own leagues. When a player forecast misses the mark, though, we must admit it was a whiff. Several months from now, I can look back […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football RB1 Candidates - Running Back Values With Upside (2025)

You can feel the electricity of fantasy draft season in the air... It's awesome. Months of preparation boil down to a small handful of drafts you really care about, and it's my job to get your running back plan in perfect working order. Especially in wild home league drafts where you need to expect the […]

5 Fantasy Football Lotto Tickets: Justin's Late-Round Picks with League-Winning Upside

Everyone talks about sleepers, but sometimes those normal kind of sleepers just won't cut it. You just hear the same names repeated over and over again. Like, do we really need to hear more about Jacory Croskey-Merritt? No offense to him, but I think the whole fantasy football community understands why he has upside. No, sometimes […]

5 Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values: WR3s With Upside (2025)

Most fantasy football leagues have flex positions, allowing players to choose from a running back, a wide receiver, and a tight end. In formats where players are rewarded for receptions and receiving points, we aim to secure the flex position, typically held by a receiver. Sometimes, receivers being priced as a WR3, meaning WR36 or […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 22 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With the regular season quickly approaching the end, it is more important than ever to find league-winning starting pitchers to bolster our rotation. In this week's piece, we will highlight an emerging pitcher in the Bronx and a breakout in Kansas City who have emerged as top waiver wire options. Who should […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Jason Alexander, Jack Leiter, Nestor Cortes

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 22 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Draft Rankings

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy football rankings Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings NFL rookie fantasy football rankings Best ball fantasy football rankings Superflex fantasy football rankings Dynasty fantasy football rankings […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 15

We're very close to the fantasy baseball playoffs. With those right around the corner, you need to know whether you can buy into surging hitters before making a potentially costly mistake. That's where we come in. We help you evaluate the expected stats, which are tremendously helpful in identifying luck. This week, we've got three […]

Every NFL Team's Top Rookie Standout of the 2025 Preseason

Training camp and the preseason are a chance for NFL rookies to make a first impression and prove they are able to play on Sundays. Positive impressions in camp lead to more reps, more reps leads to more playing time. On and on it goes. Some rookies are almost guaranteed at least a chance to […]

5 Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Values: High-Upside Sleepers to Target (2025)

Every season, managers debate and grind over the early portion of the draft. However, the late-round sleepers are what make champions. Players like Bucky Irving and Jameson Williams won leagues last season with their efforts despite being drafted outside of the first 120 picks. These five late-round sleepers will be the difference-makers for your fantasy […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football Bench Sleepers and Stashes: 5 Late-Round Dart Throws (2025)

There are a variety of strategies you can deploy in your 2025 fantasy football draft. From Zero RB to late-round quarterback, there’s much debate regarding which approach is best to build a championship-caliber team. One strategy that’s not up for debate, though, is using your last few picks to select bench players with upside. It's […]