Trevor Rogers Continues Dominant Run in Win

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers (8-2) continued an incredible run and notched his eighth win of the season in an 11-1 drubbing of the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Rogers recorded his fourth straight start of seven-inning, one-run ball and allowed five hits with no walks and five strikeouts. That's now nine quality starts in […]

Bryan Abreu Melts Down in Loss

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu turned in a rare poor performance in a 4-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Abreu fell to 3-4 on the season after surrendering three earned runs on four hits and two walks (two strikeouts) in two-thirds of an inning. The Astros called on Abreu to pitch the […]

Jeff Hoffman Hammered in Loss

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (8-6) took his sixth loss of the year in a 4-1 game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Hoffman entered a 1-1 contest in the top of the ninth inning and proceeded to allow back-to-back home runs to Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich. Hoffman went on to give up […]

Darlington Has Been A Good Track for Todd Gilliland

One lower-tier driver to keep an eye on in Sunday night's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway is Todd Gilliland. The Front Row Motorsports driver has been pretty consistent throughout his career at "The Lady in Black," and better than average. In seven career Darlington starts, Todd Gilliland has finished 17th or better five […]

Jackson Chourio Slugs Clutch Homer in Return From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio returned from the injured list on Saturday and hit a key home run in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. With the game tied 1-1, Chourio led off the top of the ninth inning and took Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman deep to give the Brewers a lead […]

NASCAR DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Lineups for the Cook Out Southern 500 (2025)

It is finally time for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs to begin with the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Darlington is a 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval track known for its unique track layout, where each pair of turns is completely different from each other in terms of length and banking. Typically, drivers and […]

Jets GM: Justin Fields "Can be One of Those Guys"

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract during the offseason. The signal-caller has had his share of ups and downs throughout his career thus far. However, Jets general manager Darren Mougey appears to have confidence in the 2021 No. 11 overall pick. "I do believe Justin can be one […]

Chris Sale Stellar in Return From Injury

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale didn't miss a beat in his first start in over two months on Saturday. Although the Braves lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies, Sale didn't factor into the decision in his return from a fractured rib cage. The 36-year-old southpaw limited the Phillies to one run on three hits while […]

Tez Johnson Makes Buccaneers Roster

Rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' initial 53-man roster after an impressive preseason. A seventh-round draft pick, Johnson earned his spot over Trey Palmer, who had flashed in his two seasons with the team but has since landed in New Orleans. With Jalen McMillan (neck) on Injured Reserve and Chris […]

Pavin Smith Likely Out for Season

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/designated hitter Pavin Smith (quadriceps) is likely to miss the rest of the season, manager Torey Lovullo said. Smith went on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 28 with a strained left quadriceps, and with the D-backs' season nearing an end, it doesn't appear he'll have enough time to make it back. […]

Cam Skattebo - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: The New York Giants bolstered their running back room by selecting Cam Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. During his final season at Arizona State, Skattebo flashed immense upside, totaling a Big 12-leading 1,711 yards. He also […]

Xavier Restrepo Added to Titans Practice Squad

The Tennessee Titans signed wide receiver Xavier Restrepo to their practice squad after the rookie failed to make the team's initial 53-man roster. Restrepo, who signed with Tennessee as an undrafted free agent in April, appeared in three preseason contests and logged three receptions for 26 yards on six targets. He could eventually reunite on […]

Aroldis Chapman Agrees to Contract Extension

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the organization on Saturday. He'll get a one-year, $13.3 million extension that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Chapman has been outstanding with a 1.04 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and a 74/14 K/BB ratio with 26 saves this season. […]

Tyler Phillips Earns Third Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tyler Phillips was called upon to hold a three-run lead versus the New York Mets on Saturday. Both Ronny Henriquez and Calvin Faucher were already used earlier in the game. That being said, Phillips was given a save chance and made the most of it. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing […]

Efton Chism III Practicing Ahead Of Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (ankle, foot) returned to practice earlier this week after missing some time due to an injury he suffered in the team's second preseason game. The Eastern Washington product told reporters he is "absolutely healthy" on Wednesday, a day after he officially made the Patriots' 53-man roster. Veterans […]

Juan Soto Homers Twice in Loss

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto did a little bit of everything during Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. He started his day off by getting hit by a pitch in the first inning. He would walk in the second frame, steal second base, and score a run. Soto took right-hander Edward Cabrera deep for […]

Cole Custer Has Been Above Average in Southern 500

Call it coincidence or what have you, but Cole Custer has finished above average in every single Southern 500 he has raced in. Back ni 2020, he wound up 12th in this Crown Jewel race, and then he finished 11th in the 2021 running of it. In 2022, Custer wound up finishing 14th in that […]

Best and Worst Fantasy Football Picks for First 10 Rounds - Draft Targets and Avoids (2025)

I've written many articles this offseason, but I haven't broken down an entire fantasy football draft yet. That's what I'll do in this article. I'll provide you with my best and worst draft picks in each of the first 10 rounds, and a few extra picks after round 10. Of course, it's all subjective. These […]

Struggles Likely to Continue for John Hunter Nemechek at Darlington

Darlington has the nickname "The Track Too Tought To Tame" for a reason. For many Cup Series drivers, it's hard to find success at "The Lady in Black," and that is true for Joh Hunter Nemechek. Although he did pull off a ninth-place finish back in 2020 at Darlington (while driving for Front Row Motorsports), […]

Abner Uribe Records Fourth Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe was called upon in the bottom of the ninth inning after his team took the lead in the top half of the inning. Uribe was handed a three-run lead and needed only 13 pitches to close down this game. He allowed a hit, but Uribe tossed a scoreless inning […]

Nick Kurtz Avoids Serious Injury

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kurtz was forced to make an early exit on Friday due to an oblique injury. Luckily, the MRI came back clean and Kurtz has avoided any major injuries. A's manager Mark Kotsay said he's hopeful […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's 2025 Picks

The 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us! Like you, many of my fantasy drafts have already had their stories written, but these next several days are supplying several more to the fold. No matter when you find yourself on the clock, it is an evergreen principle that you'll have to get bold in calculated […]

Will Howard Resumes Throwing

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand) told the Pat McAfee Show that he is taking an important step in his recovery from a broken bone in his right hand. "I'm back to throwing this week," Howard said on Friday. "So it's feeling good, going in the right direction." Howard suffered the injury to his […]

Darlington-2 DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

Another Crown Jewel race takes place this weekend, as the Cook Out Southern 500 is set to take place on Sunday evening from Darlington Raceway. Darlington is one of the most storied tracks on the NASCAR schedule, and also one of the most challenging. Drivers will truly be tested in this race on Sunday night, […]

Damien Martinez Joins Seahawks Practice Squad

The Seattle Seahawks signed rookie running back Damien Martinez to their practice squad earlier this week. Martinez joined the Seahawks as a seventh-round pick from Miami in this year's draft, but he was unable to earn a spot on their season-opening 53-man roster. The 6-foot, 217-pounder spent his first two seasons in college at Oregon […]

Dillon Gabriel Earning Coaching Staff's Trust

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has "gained a lot of trust from the coaching staff just in terms of how he worked, and we feel good about it," assistant general manager Glenn Cook said. After setting a college football record with 63 starts over six seasons divided among Central Florida, Oklahoma, and Oregon, the […]

LeQuint Allen Jr. Could Fill Third-Down Role

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie LeQuint Allen Jr. is the team's top pass-blocking running back and is "likely to play a critical role on third downs," John Oesher of Jaguars.com writes. The seventh-round pick from Syracuse totaled just two carries in the preseason, but he did finish the exhibition schedule tied for the team lead in catches […]

DK Metcalf a Threat for Double-Digit Touchdowns?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has consistently targeted wide receiver DK Metcalf near the goal line in training camp. If that continues during the regular season, the 6-foot-4, 229-pound Metcalf could be in line for his first season of 10-plus touchdowns since 2021, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic argues. Metcalf, acquired in the offseason from […]

Best NFL MVP Odds, Futures Bets and Championship Predictions - 2025 Season

The start of the 2025 NFL season is almost here. That means the gang here at RotoBaller is gearing up for another season to help you crush the sportsbooks on all your NFL wagers. The futures market is one that is highly popular among many serious and casual bettors. Whenever you’re looking to play NFL […]

Jauan Jennings Already Played His Final Game with the 49ers?

According to Grant Cohn of SI, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) may have already "played in his final game" with the team. The wideout is looking to be traded or receive an extension. However, none of that has happened. There's also a scenario where Jennings could sit out this season, meaning "he'll […]