Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Missing in Action

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) remains sidelined for Friday's series opener on the road against the Miami Marlins. Ty France will make yet another start at first base and will bat sixth against Marlins rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto. Guerrero tweaked his hamstring in Monday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates and […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Batting Fifth in MLB Debut

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia is starting in center field and will bat fifth in his major-league debut in the Bronx against the division-rival New York Yankees and left-hander Max Fried on Friday. It will not be an easy first assignment for Garcia. The 22-year-old Venezuelan was called up to the majors for […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (August 18 - August 24)

Kick off the second half of August with a surge alongisde our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 21 - Monday, August 18 through Sunday, August 24. 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 start/sit option and […]

5 Early Round Fantasy Football Targets: Undervalued Draft Picks to Chase

Hello, RotoBallers! If you are looking for fantasy football breakout candidates, you have come to the right place. In this article, I will discuss my top five breakout candidates for the 2025 fantasy football season. Breakout candidates, in my eyes, are those who not only exceed their ADP, according to NFFC projection, but also have the […]

Brandon Nimmo Absent for Series Opener on Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is absent from the team's starting lineup for Friday's divisional clash against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Tyrone Taylor will make another start in left field and will bat seventh versus Braves left-hander Joey Wentz. Nimmo is missing a second straight game with neck stiffness and could […]

Andy Smith's Fantasy Football League-Winners: 6 Must-Draft Players (2025)

Hello RotoBallers! Training camp is underway, and the Hall of Fame Game is just around the corner, which means it is time to start digging deep into fantasy football. While it is crucial to hit on most of your draft picks, if you can identify specific players with elite upside, you can put yourself in […]

Brandon Young Goes on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that they placed rookie right-hander Brandon Young (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list with a left-hamstring strain and selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The O's also moved reliever Felix Bautista (shoulder) to the 60-day IL after he had season-ending surgery. […]

Fantasy Football Zero RB vs. Hero RB Strategy - Best Draft Strategy in PPR & Half-PPR Leagues (2025)

To Hero RB or not to Hero RB (and when), that is the question in fantasy football... Allow me to come clean before we kick things off. For years, I didn't put much (if any) thought into altering strategies based on scoring format. Instead of performing any necessary due diligence, I took the easy way […]

Warming Bernabel Taking Another Day Off

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Warming Bernabel (face) is out of the starting lineup again for Friday's series opener against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Orlando Arcia will make the start at first base and will hit eighth against Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. Bernabel was scratched from Thursday's series finale at Coors Field against […]

Kyle Karros Back in the Lineup on Friday

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Kyle Karros (back) is starting at third base and will hit fifth in Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh against the Pirates and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. Karros is returning to the starting nine after missing the last two games with back tightness. The 23-year-old son of former big-leaguer Eric Karros will be […]

Evan Carter Could Miss Rest of Season With Fractured Wrist

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on 105.3 The Fan that outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) could be out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a fractured wrist. "They did find a fracture there, that's a pretty big hit," Bochy said. "We'll get him back, we'll just stay positive on this end […]

Nico Collins Targeted Early and Often in Joint Practice on Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was targeted by quarterback C.J. Stroud "all day" during the team's joint practice with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. In the four games before he injured his hamstring in Week 5 of 2024, Collins was averaging nearly 11 targets per contest. It […]

Audric Estime a Cut Candidate in Denver?

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime "may not even make the roster" out of training camp, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. A fifth-round pick in 2024, Estime rushed for 310 yards and two touchdowns on 76 carries as a rookie. Denver overhauled their running back room heading into 2025, using a second-round pick […]

Jaylin Noel Impresses in Joint Practice on Thursday

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jaylin Noel was a standout performer in the team's joint practice with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Alexander writes that Noel will "find some time on the field this season and should make an impact." Houston drafted Noel in the third […]

Patrick Ricard Dealing With Soft-Tissue Injury

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that fullback Patrick Ricard (soft tissue) is dealing with a "soft tissue thing" but should be able to return to practice before Week 1. Ricard has played in all 17 games for Baltimore in each of the last three regular seasons. While he's not a fantasy-relevant player himself, […]

PPR Fantasy Football RB Rankings for Drafts - James Cook, Kaleb Johnson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Brian Robinson, RJ Harvey, Dylan Sampson, Jordan Mason

Whether you play in PPR, Half-PPR, or standard leagues, we've got you covered -- we've been releasing updated fantasy football rankings articles for all different types of league formats. And today we focus on running backs in PPR formats with our updated PPR running back draft (RB) fantasy football rankings -- freshly updated for August […]

Yordan Alvarez Swinging the Bat Well on Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in his latest minor-league rehab game on Thursday with Double-A Corpus Christi. Alvarez has now gone 5-for-8 with three doubles, a stolen base and a walk in his first two rehab games on the farm […]

Will Cam Skattebo Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo has returned to the field, sparking optimism for both the team and fantasy managers. The fourth-round pick from Arizona State came back to training camp practice on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after missing time due to a nagging hamstring injury. His comeback is a key step towards […]

Mick Abel, Taj Bradley Could Join Twins This Weekend

Minnesota Twins pitchers Mick Abel and Taj Bradley could join the starting rotation as soon as this weekend in Chicago against the White Sox, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The Twins oped to start Abel and Bradley at Triple-A St. Paul to allow them to acclimate to the organization after they were both […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings - Jayden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, Justin Fields, Drake Maye, more

Whether you drafted a must-start QB stud or are playing the weekly streaming game, check our updated Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025 to see the pecking order for the opening week of the new NFL season. In the rankings set below, you will see where key signal-callers such as Jayden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Brock […]

Tommy Edman Running Pain-Free

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is running straight ahead without pain as he rehabs from a right-ankle sprain that landed him on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 4. The next step for Edman will be "doing some curves," according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers are not going to rush him back […]

Hunter Renfrow on the Roster Bubble?

The Athletic's Joseph Person suggests that Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow could be in danger of not making the 53-man roster heading into the regular season. General manager Dan Morgan might have tipped his hand when Brycen Tremayne was inactive for the team's preseason finale on Thursday night, while Renfrow and David Moore […]

Isaac Guerendo Still the RB2 in San Francisco?

Running back Christian McCaffrey is the San Francisco 49ers' unquestioned No. 1 RB when he's healthy, but Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group thinks that Isaac Guerendo is still the projected RB2 behind CMC despite Friday's trade acquisition of Brian Robinson Jr, presuming that B-Rob isn't fast-tracked over the next two weeks. Guerendo […]

5 Undervalued Fantasy Football Tight Ends: Kasey's Must-Have TEs with Upside (2025)

I’m sure you’re used to hearing it by now. The tight-end position in fantasy football always feels like dart throw after dart throw if you don’t pay up early for one of the elite guys. Once you get past those guys, you’re sifting through a pile of names that don’t inspire confidence. Part of the […]

Gabriel Moreno to be Back in Friday's Lineup

Arizona Diamonbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) is set to be activated from the 60-day injured list and return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Torey Lovullo. "I penciled [Gabriel Moreno] in the lineup for tonight," Lovullo said on MLB Network radio on SiriusXM. The D-backs will […]

DJ Giddens Emerging as Colts' RB2

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back DJ Giddens is making waves in camp, solidifying himself as the No. 2 option behind Jonathan Taylor. The Kansas State product brings a strong mix of power and elusiveness that has quickly carried over to the NFL level. Impressively, Giddens has also flashed as a dependable pass-catcher, an area where […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings - Trey McBride, T.J. Hockenson, Travis Kelce, David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Hunter Henry, Kyle Pitts, more

Whether you're deciding who to draft or who to start, tight ends are always the trickiest position to navigate. We're here to assist with our updated Week 1 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. In the table below, you will see where key TEs like Trey McBride, T.J. Hockenson, Travis Kelce, David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Hunter […]

Kyle Monangai Emerging as Bears No. 2 Running Back

Chicago Bears rookie Kyle Monangai is carving out a meaningful role in the backfield behind starter D'Andre Swift. The seventh-round pick out of Rutgers has impressed with his compact 5'8", 207-pound frame, showcasing the physicality to grind out tough yards between the tackles. His hard-nosed running style complements Swift's shiftiness and should help ease pressure […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Traded to 49ers

The Washington Commanders traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. With Austin Ekeler and Jacory Croskey-Merritt emerging as Washington's top options, Robinson became expendable and now lands as Christian McCaffrey's backup. While McCaffrey is fully healthy and drawing rave reviews in camp, his injury history makes Robinson a valuable […]