Should I Draft Anthony Richardson Or Aaron Rodgers? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

The 2023 fantasy football season is so close you can almost taste it. Owners and fans of the sport are counting the minutes until the first pigskin kickoff on September 7. One of the toughest decisions fantasy players have to make every year before their drafts is deciding between two similar options. In this column, […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (September 4 - September 10)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 24, from September 4 to September 10. With plenty of teams that have six and seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a variety of two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each week […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been a good one so far, and I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's Sunday main slate features an unusually light seven-game matinee mix on […]

NFL Rookie Targets for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts - Bryce Young, Jahmyr Gibbs, Tyjae Spears, Marvin Mims, more

In this article, I will lay out the case for five rookie draft targets. While I expect these five players to be some of my most highly-rostered players this draft season, I will still be aggressively targeting a lot of other rookies – and I suggest you do too. This includes Bijan Robinson, Anthony Richardson, […]

Sebastian Walcott Promoted to High-A

Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott was promoted to High-A Hickory on Saturday. The 17-year-old posted a .273/.325/.524 slash line with seven home runs and nine stolen bases across 35 games in the Arizona Complex League. Walcott is understandably several years of development away from the majors, but he's already excelling on both offense and […]

Kevin Parada Blasts First Double-A Home Run

New York Mets catcher prospect Kevin Parada went deep during his fifth appearance for Double-A Binghamton. The 2022 first-round draft pick is now slashing .253/.330/.429 with 12 home runs across 96 games between three minor league levels this season. Parada has been heralded for his exceptional offensive ability at the catcher position, featuring a 50-grade […]

Luis Robert Jr. Dealing With A Quad Cramp

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (quad) missed Saturday's 10-0 loss against the Detroit Tigers due to a right quad cramp. He was initially in the starting lineup and became a late scratch. The 26-year-old will undergo further evaluation on Sunday. He is considered day-to-day for now, with his next chance to return to […]

Jason Adam Heading To The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jason Adam (oblique) will be placed on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain. He was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Guardians, and it's unclear when Adam suffered the oblique injury. The 32-year-old last pitched on Sunday. The right-hander owns a 2.67 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 69: 20 […]

Michael A. Taylor Exits Early With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hamstring) was removed from Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers with a right hamstring injury. He went 1-for-2 with a two-run double before exiting. Andrew Stevenson replaced Taylor in the fifth inning. The 32-year-old missed two games earlier in the week due to a hamstring issue and appeared to […]

Christian Walker Removed From Saturday's Game After HBP

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) was removed from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by a pitch in the elbow. He was replaced in the fifth inning by Pavin Smith. Walker went 0-for-1 before exiting. The severity of his elbow injury is unknown at this time, and he is considered […]

Qadree Ollison Added To Steelers' Practice Squad

Free-agent running back Qadree Ollison is joining the Steelers' practice squad. The 26-year-old has appeared in 19 games throughout his career. However, after amassing four touchdowns as a rookie, he hasn't been nearly as productive ever since. Ollison, who was recently cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars, poses no threat to earn significant playing time this […]

Kevin Harvick Should Finish Well Sunday

While Kevin Harvick successfully extended his streak of consecutive playoff appearances to fourteen, the outgoing Stewart-Haas driver has struggled with speed this year as his speed percentile of 61.92% (slowest since 2009). He was the fastest Ford driver for most of this season. However, Harvick was passed by Chris Buescher in that category last week […]

Aaron Ashby Begins Rehab Assignment Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Saturday. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list all season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder in April. He owned a 4.44 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 126:46 K: BB across 107 1/3 innings in 2023. The […]

Chris Jones Not Looking To Be Highest-Paid Defensive Option

According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones isn't looking to earn more than Aaron Donald, who is making north of $31 million per year with the Rams. It's been reported that the Chiefs have offered the veteran $74 million ($70 million guaranteed) over the next three years. However, […]

Ty France Exits Saturday's Game Early After HBP

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France (elbow) exited Saturday's game against the New York Mets early after being hit by a pitch on his right elbow. He appeared to be in a lot of pain and was immediately removed from the game. The 29-year-old went 1-for-2 before leaving. Mike Ford replaced him in the top of […]

Nick Bosa May Not Get New Contract Before Opener

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers and defensive end Nick Bosa may not agree on a new contract before the team's Week 1 opener in Pittsburgh. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been a force to be reckoned with since entering the league in 2019, totaling 156 tackles and 43 sacks in […]

Brad Keselowski Focused On The Win Entering Playoffs

Brad Keselowski, who qualified fifth for Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500, has a lot of momentum entering the playoffs. Although he hasn't won a race since 2021, he finished second last week at Daytona, just behind the No. 17 car, which he owns. With both RFK drivers in the Chase for the Cup, Keselowski's focus […]

Brian Burns, Panthers Not Close On New Contract

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Panthers and linebacker Brian Burns are "not at all close" on an extension. The 28-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign by logging 12.5 sacks, increasing his total to 38 since being a first-round draft pick in 2019. Luckily, Burns is expected to suit up this season despite coming off ankle […]

Bogdan Guskov Suffers Submission Loss In UFC Debut

Bogdan Guskov stepped up on short notice to face top-10 light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Paris. Guskov was getting pieced up early on and as he started to have success on the feet, he got taken down. After getting back to his feet, Oezdemir hurt him with a punch and after a flurry of […]

Volkan Oezdemir Earns Submission Win At UFC Paris

Volkan Oezdemir returned to the win column in a big way at UFC Paris. Oezdemir was facing short-notice replacement and UFC newcomer Bogdan Guskov, and right away, the Swiss native used leg kicks and jabs to piece up Guskov. Oezdemir even shot for a takedown and got it, as Guskov landed a few good punches […]

Thiago Moises Loses By Stoppage At UFC Paris

Thiago Moises suffered a one-sided stoppage loss to Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Paris on Saturday. Immediately, Saint-Denis came out strong and Moises could never match the Frenchman's pace and striking. Moises got outstruck 123-to-27 and was taken down five times on nine attempts, as the Brazilian was dominated in every aspect of the fight. As […]

Benoit Saint-Denis Gets Stoppage Win

Benoit Saint-Denis scored a second-round TKO over Thiago Moises at UFC Paris on Saturday. Right away, Saint-Denis was the more aggressive fighter and was forcing Moises to go back towards the fence. The Frenchman ended up outstriking Moises 57-to-19 in the first round and also went 1-of-3 on takedowns. In the second round, Saint-Denis picked […]

Adam Wainwright Has Start Pushed Back

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will have his next start on Sunday pushed back until Thursday. The 42-year-old pitched well during his last outing, but indicated afterwards he wasn't feeling good on the mound. The Cardinals will give the veteran pitcher some more rest, so Zack Thompson will start on Sunday. Thompson was […]

Graham Ashcraft Officially Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (toe) has been officially placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. This was the expectation after Ashcraft suffered a right toe injury. The right-hander pitched through the issue during his last start on Monday versus the Chicago Cubs. The team has decided to give Ashcraft some extra rest […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Could Have Unique Role

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs could be utilized in "some ways that people don't quite think we might," according to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. While it's unclear exactly what this means, perhaps Detroit could look to get Gibbs more targets in the passing game, as well as more snaps in general. In redraft […]

J.D. Davis Returning To The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old was scratched ahead of Friday's contest due to left hand soreness. Luckily, it appears to only be a minor issue as Davis is back in the lineup on Saturday. He'll serve […]

Deon Jackson Expected To Start Week 1

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson is expected to draw the start in Week 1, according to Aaron Wilson. There was speculation that rookie Evan Hull could also start, and while he should mix in, the lead role ultimately belongs to Jackson. Beyond that, Zack Moss (wrist) will start when healthy, perhaps as early as […]

Cooper Kupp Unlikely To Play Week 1

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) could be held out of action Week 1. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "exercising caution for Week 1 is the likely outcome." The Rams could be hesitant to put him on the field if he's not 100 percent, especially since they need him healthy for the […]

Danny Jansen Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This doesn't comes as a surprise after Jansen fractured his finger when he took a ball off his hand during Friday's game. The team hasn't given a timetable for his return to the field. There is a chance […]