Marvin Mims Jr. Suffers Injury, Will Practice Soon

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. reportedly suffered an undisclosed injury recently, but head coach Sean Payton said he will be full-go in a few days or a week. Mims was the first draft selection of the Payton era in Denver and adds an element of high-end speed to the Russell Wilson-led offense. […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2023 3M Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 3M Open!  The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for use in one lineup (though there […]

Darnell Mooney Cleared To Practice? Where Do I Draft Mooney For Fantasy Football?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has his 2022 season ended early because of a major lower-body injury, but we have a positive update on his status. Mooney flashed in 2021 with over 1,000 yards receiving before posting lackluster numbers in the NFL's worst passing offense a season ago. Is Mooney cleared to practice during […]

Michel Pereira Gets Toughest Test To Date

Michel Pereira (28-11) is riding a five-fight winning streak and now gets the toughest test of his career when he faces Stephen Thompson at UFC 291 on Saturday. Pereira is coming off a split-decision win over Santiago Ponzinibbio back in May of 2022. After losing back-to-back fights to Tristan Connelly and Diego Sanchez, Pereira has […]

Bears Give Cole Kmet A Four-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears and tight end Cole Kmet agreed to a four-year, $50 million extension on Wednesday that includes $32.8 million guaranteed and $20 million in new first-year cash. The former second-rounder in 2020 took a slight step back in 2022 with 50 receptions on 69 targets for 544 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns […]

Stephen Thompson In Fan-Friendly Matchup

Stephen Thompson (17-6-1) has been asking to fight strikers since he lost back-to-back bouts to Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns, and he has gotten his wish. Last time out, Thompson scored a stoppage win over Kevin Holland back in December and will now return at UFC 291 on Saturday against Michel Pereira. Thompson enters the […]

Panthers Name Bryce Young The Starting QB

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich made it clear on Wednesday that rookie quarterback Bryce Young is the team's starting QB early in training camp. The No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft was going to be named the Week 1 starter sooner or later this summer, and the Panthers are making abundantly […]

Tony Ferguson In Dire Need Of Victory At UFC 291

Hoping to avoid a six-fight losing streak, Tony Ferguson (25-8) enters the Octagon at UFC 291 on Saturday to face fellow veteran Bobby Green. The dominant winner of TUF 11 in 2011, Ferguson was at one point on a 12-fight winning streak before his recent losing skid. Ferguson enters Saturday as the night's biggest underdog […]

Bobby Green Faces Former Champion At UFC 291

In a matchup of two aging veterans looking to get back on track, Bobby Green (29-14-1) will face former champion Tony Ferguson. A veteran of the UFC since 2013, Green has faced many of the best to ever come through the UFC's lightweight division. On Saturday, he faces one more in Ferguson. DraftKings sees Green […]

Michael Chiesa Hoping To Get On Track At UFC 291

Michael Chiesa (16-6) needs a big win to get on track, and UFC 291 on Saturday offers that opportunity. Chiesa will enter the Octagon with another dangerous veteran in Kevin Holland. Long regarded as a top-tier fighter in the UFC, Chiesa needs a win here to avoid a three-fight losing streak. DraftKings sees Chiesa as […]

Kevin Holland Seeking 12th UFC Win Saturday

Long considered a top fighter in the UFC's welterweight division, Kevin Holland (24-9) will return to action at UFC 291 on Saturday to face fellow veteran Michael Chiesa. After dropping back-to-back bouts, Holland turned it around in his last outing with a third-round knockout over Santiago Ponzinibbio in April. Always looking for a finish, 20 […]

Alex Kirilloff Out With Sore Shoulder

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Seattle Mariners with a sore shoulder that he tweaked on a diving play on Tuesday, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Kirilloff will get Wednesday and Thursday off and then probably the last game against the Kansas City Royals this weekend […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Being Prepared For Relief Role

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow) pitched in a simulated game on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw an inning in the Arizona Complex League later this week. Although Gutierrez is a starter, he's being prepared for a bullpen role this season and could return as a starter in 2024. The 27-year-old had Tommy John […]

Casey Legumina Throws Side Session

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Casey Legumina (head, shoulder) threw a side session on Tuesday that went well, according to manager David Bell. Legumina is currently in Arizona on a throwing program, but he had a mishap on July 18 when he was hit on the head by an errant throw. He skipped his throwing session […]

Hunter Greene Throws Side Session

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (hip) threw a side session on Tuesday, according to manager David Bell. Greene has one more level to reach in his core-stability program. Once he finishes that, he will throw a live batting practice session and then start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville or High-A Dayton. Greene reached […]

Marlins Looking At Cody Bellinger

The Miami Marlins are among the teams looking at Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger as the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaches. However, the Cubs have a better chance of reaching the postseason than the Marlins due, according to the latest Baseball Reference projections. It remains to be seen if the Cubs will even be […]

Is Brock Purdy Worth Drafting as your QB2 in Superflex Leagues? Fantasy Football Outlook

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had an incredible rookie season after being selected with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Purdy began the year as the third-string quarterback but led the team to the NFC Championship game and was a solid fantasy quarterback in the late part of the season. However, he […]

Rays Engaged In Serious Talks For Lance Lynn

The Tampa Bay Rays are engaged in serious talks with the Chicago White Sox for veteran starter Lance Lynn, and the two sides have already exchanged names. Lynn would apparently be willing to waive his no-trade clause to join the Rays at this year's trade deadline. The 36-year-old right-hander has had some rough starts and […]

J.P. Crawford Sitting Out Against Twins

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (knee) had a planned day of rest coming on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins before he was hit in the knee by a pitch on Tuesday night. With Crawford resting, Dylan Moore will get the nod at shortstop and bat eighth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. It remains to be […]

Yandy Diaz Out Wednesday, Going For MRI

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) left the game on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with left-groin tightness. He is not in the starting lineup for the series finale on Wednesday and will undergo an MRI exam. "Good sign is that he woke up feeling the same as […]

Is Jalen Hurd A Good Fit For The Patriots? Fantasy Football Outlook

The New England Patriots signed 2019 third-round pick Jalen Hurd after he impressed at a workout for free agents. Hurd battled injuries over this three-year stint on the 49ers roster, but he has a ton of talent and could sneak his way onto the Patriots roster. Obviously, the 27-year-old has an uphill battle to get […]

Michael Carter Motivated After Down Year

New York Jets running back Michael Carter had a strong rookie year in 2021, but by the end of his rookie season last year, he was viewed as a cautionary tale after then-rookie Breece Hall (knee) replaced him at the top of the RB depth chart. The Jets need Carter to return to the form […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 18)

The prospect promotion scene slowed down this past week after the previous week's prospectapalooza, but we still received the callup and debut of Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick awho ranked #15 on this list last week. If you need a boost in AVG or SB, Frelick could give you a boost. Just don't expect a […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Welcome to another edition of RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under) for MLB games on Wednesday, July 26th. Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place […]

Jerome Ford Taking Steady Dose Of RB Reps

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has taken a steady dose of repetitions in the first few training camp practices at running back and has had chances to show his receiving abilities, which general manager Andrew Berry has praised. "A big reason that we drafted him in '22 was because of his ability as a […]

Jaelon Darden Standing Out Early In Camp

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jaelon Darden has been one of the more noticeable receivers early in training camp. He has taken a handful of snaps with quarterback Deshaun Watson, but the Browns have rotated other non-starting receivers in with Watson as well. Darden is worth monitoring throughout camp because of his speed, which has always […]

Russell Gage Dealing With Leg Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said wide receiver Russell Gage (leg) is dealing with a leg injury that he sustained in the offseason. However, Gage is improving and didn't need to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which is an encouraging sign. The 27-year-old missed the team's minicamp last […]

Kyler Murray Starts Training Camp On PUP List

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. Murray has been recovering from a torn right ACL in mid-December of last year, making the designation to start camp not surprising at all. He hasn't taken part in any offseason work and will […]

Tony Pollard To Be Eased Into Camp

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle) said that the plan is for him to ease back into practicing at the start of training camp. "I'm feeling pretty good right now, pretty much at 100 percent. At this point, it's just on me and the trainers, communicating, being smart, not rushing anything, not getting out […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve, Yandy Diaz, Starling Marte, more

Four months of the 2023 MLB season are almost in the books, so as always, there are plenty of key fantasy hitters dealing with minor or major ailments. There are even more injuries to deal with than usual this week, so fantasy managers will have to keep an eye out for the latest updates. Let's […]