Enrique Hernandez Busy In Win Over Guardians

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez was right in the middle of the team's 9-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. Hernandez's home run was his first since Aug. 7, and he's now hitting .296 (24-for-81) with two […]

Brandon Belt Homers Again In Losing Effort

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-3 loss to the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Belt now has four home runs in his last four games to bring his season total to 15 through 301 at-bats in his first […]

Colts RB1 Role Remains Up For Grabs

On Monday, the Colts organization allowed star running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade. A trade would open the door for a number of backs to win the starting role in Indianapolis. During Thursday's preseason game against Philadelphia, veteran Deon Jackson and rookie Evan Hull split time with the starting unit. Hull showed […]

Alec Pierce Earns Three Targets In Colts Preseason Victory

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce ran as the team's Z receiver and field stretcher in their 27-13 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Unfortunately, Pierce could not haul in any of his three targets, all of which were deep shots downfield. He is a ball-winner who is best deployed running deep routes, so it is […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Leads Colts In Targets

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. hauled in five targets for 24 yards in the team's preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. It was nice to see the 6'4" receiver deployed as the team's alpha, running some intermediate routes while also being targeted on early downs. However, the connection between him and rookie Anthony […]

Anthony Richardson Leads Two First-Half Scoring Drives For The Colts

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson completed 6-of-17 pass attempts for 78 yards while rushing five times for 38 yards while playing the entire first half with the rest of the team's starters in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. After starting the game with a three-and-out, he methodically moved the ball down the field […]

Druw Jones Mashes First Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Druw Jones hit the first home run of his pro career in a game for Single-A Visalia. The 2022 second-overall pick has battled a shoulder injury all season, dating back to shortly after the 2022 first-year player draft, but returned to Visalia on August 15 after a short rehab stint in […]

Chase Anderson Gives Up Three Runs In Rehab Start

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Anderson (shoulder) allowed three earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out one in 2 2/3 innings in his minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday. Anderson is getting closer to a return to the Rockies after missing almost a month due to right-shoulder inflammation. […]

Hunter Greene To Start Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is listed as the team's starter for the Friday night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after he was initially scheduled to go on Saturday on five days of rest. The 24-year-old was torched for nine runs (eight earned) on 10 hits (five home runs) in just three innings against the […]

Josh Jacobs Should Be Bell-Cow Back When He Returns

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs led the team with 393 touches in 2022, with the next closest running back being Ameer Abdullah with 29 touches. Zamir White, a fourth-rounder last year, has taken the bulk of carries in training camp practices with Jacobs holding out this summer. White is a bigger back, but […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, August 25, 2023

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, August 25, 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 […]

Sean Clifford To Serve As Backup Quarterback

Green Bay Packers rookie fifth-round quarterback Sean Clifford was named the backup QB by head coach Matt LaFleur on Thursday. Clifford led the league in passing yards per game and ranked third in completion percentage through two preseason games. By the first week of training camp, he had passed Danny Etling, who spent all of […]

Richie James Has Been Impressive

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James, a six-year veteran, was one of the team's most impressive players during training camp this summer. The Chiefs will throw the ball plenty, and James looks to be a reliable option for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The 27-year-old has the talent to be an effective slot receiver alongside Skyy […]

Calvin Ridley Standing Out At Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley looks explosive and has another gear compared to the rest of the team's other talented receivers. It's reasonable to expect some type of adjustment to regular season game speed due to the fact that he hasn't played in nearly two years and is learning a new offense, but Ridley […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Wawa 250 (8/25/23)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Daytona this weekend. With just three races left before the playoffs begin, this might be the best shot for a handful of drivers below the cut line to get an upset victory and lock their way in. Daytona tends to be a chaotic track. Look at this race last […]

Josh Downs Has Become A Volume Target

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce are the team's top receivers, but rookie Josh Downs, an undersized yet shifty wideout out of North Carolina, brings a different feel to the receiving corps that has allowed him to become a volume target throughout training camp and the preseason, according to The Athletic's […]

C.J. Stroud Showing The Ability To Rebound

Houston Texans rookie first-round quarterback C.J. Stroud had a forgettable preseason debut, but head coach DeMeco Ryans insisted there wasn't any panic within the organization. Stroud showed growth in the second preseason game, rebounding from a rough opening series to complete his next five pass attempts to four different receivers. He will certainly face some […]

Luke Musgrave Looks Dynamic

Green Bay Packers rookie second-round tight end Luke Musgrave has dazzled throughout training camp despite sporadic drops and has showcased a combination of size, speed and pass-catching prowess that has the team running him on jet sweeps, go routes and everything in between. The Athletic's Matt Schneidman writes that the Packers haven't had a tight […]

Sam LaPorta Could Be Jared Goff's Second-Favorite Target

We knew the Detroit Lions had big plans for rookie tight end Sam LaPorta when they took him with the 34th overall pick in this year's draft. LaPorta has been with the first-team offense since the start of training camp this summer and he has shown the ability to make catches in traffic, provide yards […]

Updated Top 12 Running Back Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts

RotoBaller's updated top 12 fantasy football running back rankings for the 2023 fantasy football draft season. Join Jorden Hill as he analyzes who are the running backs that must be picked up for your fantasy football drafts! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]

2023 Fantasy Football TEs to Prioritize in Standard, But Fade in PPR Leagues

In fantasy football, standard and PPR scoring continue to be the most popular league formats. Failure to understand the difference in value between players across scoring systems can prove costly, so figuring out which tight ends hold more value in standard leagues will be the focus of this article. While the beneficiaries of PPR formats […]

John Metchie III (WR, HOU): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~200 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~214 ANALYSIS: There is a possibility that Nico Collins may not be the guy in Houston, in which case John Metchie III becomes an excellent pivot option who can be drafted in the 16th round. Metchie was a second-round pick and an early declaration, both positive indicators for […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Washington Commanders 2023 Outlook

With just a few weeks to go until the NFL's regular season begins, it's important to consider all options from all teams in upcoming fantasy drafts. Teams such as the Washington Commanders aren't flashy and don't get many fantasy managers excited, but there are a handful of players on this roster with real fantasy football […]

Marcus Mariota Might Not Make Roster

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota was brought in this offseason to be the backup to Jalen Hurts this upcoming season. However, the 29-year-old might've played his way off the 53-man roster, according to Mike Garafolo. Rookie quarterback Tanner McKee has exceeded expectations and earned praise from the coaching staff. On Thursday, McKee completed 19-of-34 passing […]

Jelani Woods Remains Sidelined

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (hamstring) remained on the sideline for Thursday's preseason matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24-year-old continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue. It has sidelined him basically all of training camp and the preseason. At this point, it's uncertain if Woods is going to be available to begin […]

Freddie Swain Has Solid First Outing With Philadelphia

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Swain caught 6-of-8 targets and gained 33 yards during the team's 27-13 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old tied for the team lead in receptions Thursday night with his top competition for a roster spot, Deon Cain. Cain, however, gained nearly double the yardage and looked more explosive. […]

Courtland Sutton Impressing In Camp

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is reportedly impressing the organization during training camp. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said that they've been impressed with Sutton and will rely on him during this upcoming season. Sutton had a disappointing year in 2022, but it appears the team remains committed to him. The fact, Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) […]

Deon Cain Leads Eagles In Receiving During Preseason Finale

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Deon Cain caught 6-of-9 targets and gained 62 yards during the team's 27-13 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Philadelphia played almost exclusively backups during the preseason finale in an attempt to figure out who would make the final roster after cutdowns, with the 27-year-old looking like the most complete receiver […]

Tanner McKee Leads Eagles In Passing Against Colts

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee completed 19-of-34 passes for 158 yards, adding one carry for five yards, during the team's 27-13 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Marcus Mariota was only given one series this week, completing one deep pass for 21 yards. It seems as though the Eagles wanted to provide McKee with as […]

Cameron Heyward Held Out Due To Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (undisclosed) was held out of Thursday's preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Mike Tomlin didn't say why Heyward was out, but said that Heyward is considered as day-to-day. That being said, Heyward should be fine by the time Week 1 rolls around. Heyward has made six straight […]