Julio Rodriguez Back In Mariners Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) has returned to center field and the two-hole in the batting order on Friday against the New York Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga. Rodriguez missed a few games this week with a nerve issue in his left foot that turned out to be nothing serious. Fantasy managers can only […]

Bucks, Alex Antetokounmpo Agree To Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a deal but the terms are not clear at the moment. This puts three of the Antetokounmpo brothers in Milwaukee as he joins Giannis and Thanasis. The young forward played for Milwaukee's G League affiliate last year and averaged 5.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in 22.6 minutes […]

Gregory Jackson Signs Two-Way Deal With Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies forward Gregory Jackson has officially signed a two-way deal with the team after being selected with the 45th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jackson averaged 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in Summer League over eight games. The rookie had some high expectations as he was labeled one of the biggest sleepers […]

Jorge Soler Still Hurting

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hip) remains out of action on Friday as the team takes on the Washington Nationals. Jake Burger is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Jesus Sanchez is in right field and hitting sixth against Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin. Soler was pulled from Tuesday's game early due […]

Svi Mykhailiuk Signs One-Year Deal With Celtics

Free agent forward Svi Mykhailiuk has signed a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 26-year-old split time between the Knicks and Hornets last season while appearing in 32 games overall. In his five seasons in the league, he has been a part of six different teams. Last year, […]

Nick Loftin Making Big-League Debut For Royals

Kansas City Royals rookie third baseman Nick Loftin is making his major-league debut on Friday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. He's serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the eight-hole. Kansas City's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, got the call-up with rosters expanding on Friday after hitting .270/.344/.444 […]

Brendan Rodgers Back From Illness

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (illness) is back at second base and is hitting fifth for the Rockies on Friday against left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Rodgers will be playing in his first game since Sunday due to an illness, but it shouldn't really move the fantasy needle. The […]

Salvador Perez Returns As First Baseman

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (back, neck) is back in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton, making the start at first base and batting third in the order. Perez was held out as a precaution from Wednesday's game, but after an off day on […]

Rays Reinstate Taylor Walls From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Taylor Walls (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and right-hander Kevin Kelly (ankle) from the 15-day injured list on Friday. Walls isn't in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, but he should at least split playing time at the 6 in Tampa with Osleivis Basabe […]

Cal Quantrill Activated And Starting Friday

The Cleveland Guardians activated right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday, and he will make the start against the Tampa Bay Rays. Only desperate fantasy managers should be considering using Quantrill in their starting lineups in his first game back in a tough matchup. The 28-year-old Canadian hasn't pitched in the […]

Ronny Mauricio Making MLB Debut Against Seattle

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio is making his major-league debut on Friday against the visiting Seattle Mariners, playing second base and batting in the nine-hole. Batting ninth isn't great news for the 22-year-old's DFS value in his first MLB game, but he should play pretty regularly down the stretch for the out-of-contention Mets. […]

Lane Thomas Returns On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (back) is playing right field and is batting second on Friday against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Eury Perez. Thomas was pulled from Wednesday's game early due to back tightness and also missed Thursday's contest, but he'll be back in there to start the weekend. The 28-year-old is having […]

JaVale McGee Signs With Sacramento

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, JaVale McGee is signing with the Sacramento Kings. The 35-year-old spent the last season with Dallas where he averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game across 8.5 minutes per contest. He only appeared in 42 games and made his frustrations public because when he signed, he thought […]

Nets, Harry Giles III Agree On One-Year Deal

According to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report, Harry Giles III and the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a one-year deal on Friday. The 25-year-old center hasn't played a game in the NBA since the 2020-21 season when he was with the Trail Blazers. At that time, he averaged 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds […]

Joshua Palmer To Start The Season As No. 3 Receiver

Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are the two top receivers in the Chargers offense. Joshua Palmer will get the majority of the snaps as the third receiver early in the season over rookie first-rounder Quentin Johnston. The 21-year-old rookie pass-catcher is going well before Palmer in fantasy drafts, but Johnston […]

Van Jefferson Next Up After Cooper Kupp

If Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) isn't ready for the start of the 2023 regular season after suffering a setback with his hamstring injury, Van Jefferson would step into the No. 1 receiving role, with Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua becoming the second and third receivers, respectively. Ben Skowronek would also have […]

Jaylen Warren Not Surpassing Najee Harris

Steelers.com's Dale Lolley writes that the narrative that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is going to "surpass" Najee Harris as the team's lead back isn't true. Both Harris and Warren will have their roles in Pittsburgh's backfield this year. Harris is the No. 1 and Warren is the third-down back, writes Lolley. Both backs […]

Is Chad Ryland The Patriots' Starting Kicker? Fantasy Football Kickers

In a bit of a surprise, there were several kickers traded on Tuesday before the 53-man roster cut deadline in the NFL. There were three trades involving kickers to begin the week. One of the said trades involved the New England Patriots trading Nick Folk to the Tennessee Titans. Another kicker trade(!): The #Patriots are […]

Dynasty Players To Sell for 2023 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)

Buying players on the dynasty fantasy football trade block is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the formats, but knowing who to sell and when to sell them is key to staying competitive in your league. There are glaring "sells" like aging and declining veterans, but most of the managers in your league won't […]

Andy Reid Unsure If Chris Jones Will Report Before Season-Opener

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not report for training camp or any offseason activities as he awaits a contract extension from the organization. With the Chiefs set to take the field against the Detroit Lions in less than a week, head coach Andy Reid said he doesn't know if Jones will report […]

Jamal Adams Won't Suit Up In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) will not play in the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Adams suffered a torn quad on September 12 in the team's season-opener against the Denver Broncos. He was recently activated from the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list but evidently […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, September 1, 2023

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, September 1, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

Zack Moss "Trending In The Right Direction"

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (arm) suffered a broken arm on July 31 that required offseason surgery. However, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said the 25-year-old running back's recovery is going well. "He's trending in the right direction," Steichen said. "Hopefully he'll be out there Week 1." If healthy, Moss is expected to be […]

Dynasty Players To Buy for 2023 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)

Dynasty fantasy football has become increasingly popular, and as a result, many leagues have already concluded their 2023 rookie drafts or are planning to do so soon. However, to stay ahead of your league mates, it's important not to simply stash away your dynasty league until the 2023 season starts. Instead, it's time to identify […]

College Football Coaches' Hot Seat Rankings - Top Power Five Conference Head Coaches Who Could Be Fired

They say no one likes to talk about people losing their jobs, yet diving into which head coaches are on the hot seat is always a key topic of discussion. Ultimately, college football is all about the win-loss column, and five head coaches are in deep trouble before their 2023 seasons begin. Whether a coach […]

Jurickson Profar Back With Padres On Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder Jurickson Profar to a minor-league deal on Friday. He's expected to report to Triple-A El Paso, but he's certainly a candidate to be called up now that rosters are expanding to 28 players on Friday. Profar became a free agent when he was released by the Colorado Rockies […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/1/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a HUGE 14-game slate today and probably one of the best slates for pitching we have had this year!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at […]

Jarred Kelenic Reaches Twice In Rehab Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) went 1-for-3 with two runs scored, a walk and two strikeouts in his first minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. The 24-year-old is making his way back from a fractured foot that he suffered when he kicked a water cooler in the dugout in frustration on July […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes MLB History Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is a very special player. In Thursday's close 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, he became the first player in MLB history to reach 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season. The 25-year-old superstar went 3-for-4 at the plate with a grand slam, four […]

Mookie Betts Clubs Two Homers In Loss To Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs scored and a walk in the team's 8-7 loss to the visiting Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. The impressive performance capped off a franchise-record month in August for the 30-year-old All-Star. Betts finished the month of August with […]