Rangers Considering Calling Up Evan Carter

The Texas Rangers are considering calling up outfield prospect Evan Carter, their top prospect per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Round Rock. Carter's promotion was under consideration before All-Star outfielder Adolis Garcia (knee) was removed from Wednesday's contest with a right-knee injury, so Carter's odds of joining the big-league club have only increased. The struggling Rangers […]

Riley Adams Could Have Hamate Injury

Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams (hand) injured his left hand after fouling off a pitch on Wednesday against the New York Mets and had to leave mid-at-bat in the bottom of the eighth inning. X-rays came back inconclusive, so he will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday. Club officials are worried that Adams may have […]

Shaquille Leonard Clears Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (head) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, which means he should be able to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Once one of the top IDP fantasy options at the linebacker position before injuries derailed his career the last couple of seasons, […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 1 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo Including Derek Carr, Kenneth Walker, Amari Cooper, More

Welcome to the Week 1 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit, […]

Week 1 Wide Receiver Sleeper: Is Van Jefferson A Must Start In Fantasy Football?

With Cooper Kupp ruled out for Week 1, we take a closer look at Rams wide receiver and fantasy football sleeper, Van Jefferson! LaQuan Jones discusses the latest on Cooper Kupp's injury and outlines the fantasy football impact Rams' wide receiver Van Jefferson could have in Week 1. You should consider locking these WRs into […]

Offensive Line Champs and Chumps- Fantasy Football Matchups to Target (Week 1)

The NFL season is finally upon us and a big matchup is on the horizon between the Chiefs and Lions on Thursday night football. Once again, I’ll be here at Rotoballer providing offensive line matchup analysis every week. Since it is the first week of the season, there won’t be any “champs” (teams that had […]

Panthers Taking It Day-By-Day With Brian Burns

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said that outside linebacker Brian Burns looked great in practice on Wednesday, but when he was asked if he's preparing as though Burns will play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Evero said he's taking it day-by-day. Burns has been with the team, but he hasn't […]

Jordan Mason Limited In First Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant in the team's first official practice of the 2023 regular season on Wednesday. Mason suffered a sprained foot in the preseason finale at the end of August, but he's making progress and could be ready to play in Week 1 […]

Taysom Hill Not On Week 1 Injury Report

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (oblique) wasn't listed on the Week 1 injury report on Wednesday as the team prepares for their regular season opener this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. A strained oblique had limited Hill since the middle of August, but he appears to be past the issue and ready for the […]

Van Jefferson Steps Into No. 1 Receiver Role In LA

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) having been ruled out for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Van Jefferson steps into the No. 1 receiving role for the Rams with Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua behind him. Kupp had over a third of the team's target share last year before going […]

Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua Stepping Into Larger Roles

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) ruled out for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua become the team's Nos. 2 and three wideouts. Depth receiver Ben Skowronek would likely have played more on special teams this year than in the offense, but if Kupp misses more time, […]

Tyler Smith Optimistic He'll Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith (hamstring) is optimistic that he can play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday night against the New York Giants. "He says he feels really good. He's very optimistic," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Smith won't practice on Thursday and will rehab off to the side with […]

Carl Granderson An IDP Sleeper In Week 1

Saints defensive end Carl Granderson starts off his 2023 campaign with an extremely favorable matchup against the worst offensive line in the league, the Tennessee Titans. Granderson, who is entering his fifth year, made a career-high 5.5 sacks last season, 53 combined tackles, nine tackles for losses, and nine hits on opposing quarterbacks while only […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (9/7/23)

I cannot believe this is article number 99 for me this baseball season at RotoBaller. I hope in that span, I have been able to make you guys some money. Next week, I will reach the century mark, and as someone who has always loved writing about baseball, I couldn't thank RotoBaller enough for the […]

Is Romeo Doubs Playing In Week 1? Should I Start Doubs For Fantasy Football?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs exceeded expectations as a rookie last season, catching 42 passes for 425 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games after being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has fantasy football intrigue even after the departure of Aaron Rodgers, but he's been banged up […]

Updated PPR Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts: Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Cooper Kupp, Jonathan Taylor, more

Welcome RotoBallers! Fantasy football draft season is in full swing, and we are here to help you crush your upcoming fantasy drafts with more fantasy football rankings. In this article, you will see our NFL team's updated 2023 fantasy football PPR rankings for the top 375 players as of September 7, 2023. Let's see where […]

2023 Superflex Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts - Russell Wilson, Anthony Richardson, Deshaun Watson, Miles Sanders, Jerry Jeudy

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of our 2023 fantasy football rankings to prepare you for drafts! Today we will take a look at rankings for superflex league formats. For those unfamiliar with superflex leagues, it's a format that allows you to start two quarterbacks but does not require you. Superflex leagues are becoming increasingly popular […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (09/07/23)

We have six games on this Thursday, Sept. 7 MLB schedule but that doesn't mean we don't have value on the board. Let's take a look through all six evening contests and head toward the weekend on a strong note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered […]

Rashid Shaheed Dodges Injury Report

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (groin) is not on the team's Week 1 injury report. The speedy sophomore is now on track to suit up against the Tennessee Titans. Shaheed had been dealing with a groin injury in training camp. He figures to serve behind Chris Olave and Michael Thomas to begin the […]

Non-PPR (Standard) Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts: Derrick Henry, DJ Moore, Isiah Pacheco, David Njoku, more

It's that glorious time of year, with drafts taking place and constantly-updated fantasy football rankings! Today in this article, we're bringing you our NFL team's updated 2023 fantasy football non-PPR (Standard) rankings for the top 375 players. Let's see where Derrick Henry, DJ Moore, Isiah Pacheco, David Njoku, Kirk Cousins, AJ Dillon, Rashaad Penny, Jamaal […]

Kenny McIntosh Still Missing Practices

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) did not practice Wednesday due to a sprained knee. He's been off of the field for a month. The rookie sustained the injury during a mock game in early August. His status for Week 1 is still up in the air but looking unlikely as kickoff inches closer. […]

Half-PPR Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football: Cooper Kupp, James Conner, Raheem Mostert, Jerry Jeudy, James Cook, Kyle Pitts, more

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of fantasy football rankings! It's an exciting time for football, as fantasy draft season is in full swing, and we are less than a month away from Week 1. Today, we're looking at our NFL team's updated 2023 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the top 375 players as of September […]

NCAA College Football Top 25 Power Rankings - Week 2 (2023)

Do you ever look at the AP Poll or some other poll and wonder which college football team they were watching to have them ranked where they do? Me too. We have a feature here at RotoBaller this year in which we will have a rundown of the NCAA college football power rankings every week. […]

Jameis Winston Avoids Injury Report

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (wrist) is not listed on the team's injury report. The former first-overall pick sustained the injury during the Saints' final preseason game against Houston. He now figures to serve as the primary backup for starter Derek Carr. Third-string quarterback Jake Haener was hit with a six-game suspension earlier this […]

2023 NFL RB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Running Backs

The running back position has been the subject of much discussion during the NFL's offseason, as many feel that the position's best players are becoming drastically underpaid due to the prevailing theory that running backs are one of the game's most "replaceable" commodities. While the reluctance to pay running backs mega millions might make sense […]

College Football Heisman Trophy Watchlist After Week 1

No trophy in college sports means as much as the Heisman Trophy, which recognizes the best player in college football. That's why every week, I'll be taking stock of the top five contenders for the trophy. It's early in the season, so there's not really a ton of movement yet from preseason expectations, aside from […]

Demario Douglas Cleared For Opener

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (shoulder) is no longer listed on the team's injury report. The rookie is now slated to make his NFL debut against Philadelphia on Sunday. The sixth-round pick stood out during training camp and made his case for a spot on the roster. The veterans of the wide receiver […]

2023 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings: Post NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! The 2023 NFL Draft is over, and we are just over a few weeks away from the start of the season. Best ball season is in full swing, and fantasy managers are preparing for their upcoming drafts. Below you'll see our team's 2023 fantasy football best ball rankings for the top 325 fantasy […]

George Kittle Agrees To Restructured Contract

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be playing under a restructured contract in 2023. The team converted over $10 million of Kittle's base salary into a signing bonus. They also restructured the contract of offensive lineman Trent Williams. The moves were made in order to pay defensive end Nick Bosa, who agreed to […]

John Hunter Nemechek Will Join Legacy Motor Club In 2024

Another NASCAR Silly Season domino has fallen. After parting ways with Noah Gragson earlier this year, it was unknown who would be driving the No. 42 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club next season, but the organization announced yesterday that John Hunter Nemechek will be behind the wheel starting in 2024. Currently, Nemechek drives for Joe […]