Stone Garrett Goes On Injured List With Fractured Fibula

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Stone Garrett (leg) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a fractured left fibula and recalled infielder Jeter Downs from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for Garrett, who had to be carted off the field on Wednesday night against the New York Yankees after […]

Keibert Ruiz Scratched With Light-Headedness

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees after feeling light-headed. Ruiz took a foul tip off his mask in Wednesday's game, so he could be dealing with concussion symptoms. With Ruiz out, Riley Adams will do the catching and hit seventh against Yankees right-hander Michael King. […]

Vikings Release N'Keal Harry

The Minnesota Vikings released former New England Patriots first-round wide receiver N'Keal Harry on Thursday. Harry, the 32nd overall pick by the Patriots in 2019 out of Arizona State, has turned out to be a bust in the NFL to this point. He spent last season with the Chicago Bears but only played in seven […]

Ryan Spann Looking To Crack Top 10 With Co-Main-Event Win

Sitting at No. 10 in the UFC's light-heavyweight rankings, Ryan Spann (21-8) will hope to crack into the top 10 with a win over eighth-ranked Anthony Smith in Saturday's co-main event. A dangerous finisher, 18 of Spann's 21 wins have come by finish, with 12 of them coming via submission. DraftKings sees Spann as the […]

Broncos Restructure Mike Purcell's Contract

The Denver Broncos restructured defensive tackle Mike Purcell's contract on Thursday and moved $1.25 million to playing-time incentives. Purcell was scheduled to make $3.5 million in salary and per-game roster bonuses this year, but that number will now be at $2.25 million, with the other $1.25 million tied to performance bonuses, starting at 25 percent […]

Browns Waive Kellen Mond

The Cleveland Browns waived quarterback Kellen Mond on Thursday. Mond had a solid performance in the Hall of Fame game back in early August to kick off preseason action, but apparently it wasn't enough to earn him a roster spot in Cleveland as QB depth behind Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs. Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson […]

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks ANALYSIS: We're officially on Jordan Lawlar watch. Is it a guarantee that he'll be up this year? No. But few players in the minors match his offensive upside, especially players that have a realistic shot at making the Major League debut this season. Lawlar is slashing .328/.417/.590 in 72 […]

Josh Allen Will Play In Final Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that quarterback Josh Allen and the starters will play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Chicago Bears. Allen worked three series in the second preseason game last Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers and went 7-for-10 for 64 yards without a touchdown or interception. Nothing really stood […]

Anthony Smith Seeking Victory In 20th UFC Appearance

Anthony Smith (36-18) is set for a co-main-event showdown with fellow top-tier light heavyweight Ryan Spann on Saturday. Showcasing in his 20th UFC matchup, Smith will look to improve upon his No. 8 ranking in the division. DraftKings sees Smith as the slight underdog with a salary of $7,900. He averages 57.7 fantasy points per […]

Allen Lazard Dealing With AC Joint Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint injury. He will be able to play in Week 1 but won't practice on Thursday, and his status for the preseason finale on Saturday against the New York Giants is unclear, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The 27-year-old will most […]

Giants Acquire Isaiah Simmons From Cardinals

The New York Giants acquired safety Isaiah Simmons from the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft, according to a source. The Cardinals took Simmons eighth overall in the 2020 draft out of Clemson, and he recorded 258 tackles (181 solo), 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 11 […]

Fernie Garcia Set For A Tough Third Octagon Appearance

Fernie Garcia (10-3) enters Saturday's contest faced with an extremely tough uphill battle in Rinya Nakamura. Since a Contender Series win in October of 2021, Garcia has lost both of his UFC appearances via decision. DraftKings sees Garcia as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,600. He averages only 24.5 fantasy points per contest […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (8/24/23): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings, FanDuel

On Tuesday night, Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson tied the WNBA record for points in a single game. Hopefully you had her in your DFS lineup for that one. And maybe you'll have her in the lineup again tonight when the Aces take on the Sky, part of a four-game slate on Thursday that […]

Anthony Richardson To Start In Preseason Finale

Unlike last week, the Indianapolis Colts will play first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. The Colts feel that the fourth overall pick in this year's draft could use some more repetitions this week after just eight total pass attempts in 11-on-11 drills this week. Richardson could […]

Tua Tagovailoa To Play In Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Thursday that the plan is to play quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the starters "more than a series but less than a half" in the preseason finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Tagovailoa went 5-for-7 for 61 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in his preseason […]

Rinya Nakamura Looking To Build On Big Debut Win

Entering the UFC with tons of momentum, Rinya Nakamura (7-0) won his UFC debut with a 33-second knockout. Six of his seven wins have come by a finish. As expected, Nakamura enters Saturday's matchup as a huge favorite with a DraftKings salary of $9,600. He scored 139.5 fantasy points in his UFC debut back in […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (08/24/23)

We have a nine-game MLB schedule on tap as we comb through the value on the board! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit bonus, as well as a year of […]

Will Levis Back At Practice, Aiming To Play Friday

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (lower body) returned to practice Wednesday and hopes to play in the team's preseason finale against New England on Friday. The rookie did not play in the team's second preseason game against the Vikings due to the injury. The second-round pick is in competition with sophomore Malik Willis for the […]

The Grass Isn't Always Greener: Free Agents Who Will Decrease In Value -- Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook, Jimmy Garoppolo, more

Free agency is far in the rear-view mirror but after the excitement of seeing new faces land in new places, it's essential to evaluate whether a player's fantasy value will benefit or suffer in their new landing spot. We've seen plenty of free agents go on to have more success in new spots, but there […]

KJ Osborn (WR, MIN): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~159 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~188 ANALYSIS:  Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn enters the 2023 season with the potential to be the second-most targeted wideout for the team in 2023. Veteran and long-time Viking Adam Thielen is now in Carolina, leaving 107 targets vacated from last years total. Minnesota did spend a first-round pick on rookie Jordan […]

Matt Barkley Misses More Practice Time

Buffalo Bills backup quarterback Matt Barkley (elbow) has yet to practice since being hit late in last Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh. He's been sporting a brace on the sidelines while he watches the rest of his team work. His status for the preseason finale on Saturday against Chicago is uncertain. Barkley is the favorite […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. To Return Kicks On Saturday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) will return punts and kicks during the team's preseason finale against Kansas City on Saturday. The returner injured his Achilles last training camp and hasn't seen game action since. Signs have pointed to Grant opening the season as the lead return man. He is often taking the […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Joe Burrow, Brock Purdy, Will Levis

The quarterback position has never been more important in fantasy football -- even in single-quarterback formats. A big-name signal-caller is still dealing with an injury, and we have his latest update along with news on a key starter and a potential superflex bench stash. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, August […]

Jordan Wilkins Seeing Extra Opportunities In Training Camp

Cleveland Browns running back Jordan Wilkins is getting extra reps in practice as Jerome Ford (hamstring) continues to sit out. The 29-year-old signed with the Browns just a couple of weeks ago to provide depth. The ex-Colt has rushed for over 300 yards in three separate seasons in his career. The veteran is competing with […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for: Mike Trout, Cole Ragans, Max Kepler, Zack Gelof, more

Howdy, RotoBallers! Can you believe it? The 2023 MLB season has gone by so fast, and there is just over a month left in the fantasy baseball season. We are back with another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of August 24, 2023. These rankings […]

J.K. Dobbins (RB, BAL): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~49 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~66 ANALYSIS:  Dobbins was another case in a long history of running backs coming back from an ACL injury and struggling with performance the following year. After missing the first two games of 2022, Dobbins returned for four weeks in Week 3, and you could tell that he […]

Cole Kmet Leaves Practice Early

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (undisclosed) departed Wednesday's practice early. He walked to the medical cart before being driven away. Coach Matt Eberflus is expected to give an update on his condition on Thursday. Kmet signed a big contract extension during the offseason and is expected to be featured in the Bears' passing offense […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Joe Ryan, Kenley Jansen, Jack Flaherty, Joe Musgrove, more

The MLB season is heating up as it inches toward September, and fantasy managers should continue to monitor the latest injury headlines. This week, plenty of stud pitchers could be returning or out of action. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shohei Ohtani, Joe Ryan, Kenley Jansen, Jack Flaherty, Joe Musgrove, […]

Ceddanne Rafaela - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Luckily, it sounds like Jarren Duran avoided serious injury and is simply day-to-day with a toe contusion. However, if he were to miss time, Ceddanne Rafaela would be one of the leading candidates to step into regular playing time. Another day, another dinger. Ceddanne Rafaela launched his 13th Triple-A […]

Donald Parham Jr. Battling Injury, Returns To Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday. He sat out Tuesday due to the injury. The giant tight end spent most of last season on the shelf with a hamstring injury, but the Chargers still rewarded him with a two-year contract in the offseason. The 25-year-old is a red […]