Paul Craig In Dire Need Of Victory

UFC veteran Paul Craig will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Modestas Bukauskas on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Craig is in desperate need of a win as he's winless in his last four bouts. He was finished by Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho and lost […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers, Avoids: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

Week 1 of the fantasy football season has finally arrived, and it's time to set those opening-slate lineups! This is the first edition of our RotoBaller Staff sleepers, avoids and start 'em, sit 'em picks column, where three of the industry's sharpest fantasy football analysts will present their case for or against players on the start-sit […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Likely to Lead Patriots in Carries in Week 1?

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson "will likely lead the team in carries" in the opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. In the same article, Graff predicts that it's "only a matter of time" before rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson takes over the team's RB1 role, so […]

Mason Jones Set for Main-Card Bout

Mason Jones is set to face off against Bolaji Oki on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Jones began his second stint in the UFC with a strong performance against UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens in May at UFC Des Moines, beating him via unanimous decision, as he earned his 16th career win. The […]

Reed Garrett Starts Rehab Assignment on Thursday

The New York Mets sent right-hander Reed Garrett (elbow) on a rehab assignment to the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Thursday. Garrett actually started the game, threw one shutout inning, and struck out two batters. The Mets placed Garrett on the 15-day injured list on August 25 due to elbow inflammation. Given that he was […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Paris

The French connection is strong in another installment of UFC Paris--but even better are the recent UFC signees that grace this card. This is an incredibly exciting card (unfortunately starting at noon in Week 2 of College Football) for those that love MMA outside of the UFC. For those who don't, you are about to […]

KaVontae Turpin Hauls in Two Receptions

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was able to get involved in both the running and passing game on Thursday. Turpin hauled in both his targets for 27 yards in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He also rushed the ball twice for nine yards on the ground in the 24-20 defeat. The 29-year-old is […]

J.K. Dobbins a Flex Play as Broncos Starter in Week 1

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins is the starter on the team's first depth chart ahead of rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey heading into Sunday's Week 1 regular-season opener against the Tennessee Titans. While many expect Harvey to eventually take over lead-back duties in 2025, head coach Sean Payton has a soft spot for veterans, and […]

Bolaji Oki Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights

Bolaji Oki will look to win back-to-back fights when he takes on Mason Jones on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. He made his promotional debut with a hard-fought split-decision victory over Timmy Cuamba before suffering his first setback against Chris Duncan, losing via first-round submission after sinking in a guillotine choke. Oki […]

Best Friday Night Football Bets, Props and Expert Picks - Week 1 Analysis (9/5/2025)

The NFL is finally back, set for another international game in an AFC West between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, live from São Paulo at 8 p.m. ET. There are a few intriguing storylines to consider with this game. Can the Chiefs get back to making explosive plays downfield? How much will […]

Ted Karras Signs One-Year Extension

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras signed a one-year extension with the organization on Friday. Karras was entering his final year of his contract in 2025, but will be around for a little longer. The two sides agree on a one-year, $5 million extension through the 2026 campaign. Karras posted a 64.1 PFF grade across 17 […]

Noah Schultz Precautiously Placed on Injured List With Knee Injury

Chicago White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz (knee) was placed on the minor-league injured list with knee discomfort on Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. Schultz is the No. 38-ranked prospect according to the MLB top-100 list and the White Sox's second-ranked prospect. It appears the White Sox are placing him on the IL due to […]

Rhys McKee Set To Open Up UFC Paris Main Card

Rhys McKee will look to win back-to-back fights when he takes on undefeated Alex Sola on the UFC Paris main card opener on Saturday. He was last seen in action in April at UFC Atlantic City, where he finally managed to win in the UFC by defeating Daniel Frunza via first-round TKO, and that was […]

Dak Prescott Comments on Spitting Incident with Jalen Carter

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott gave some clarification on the "spitting incident" that happened during Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both Prescott and Jalen Carter got into an altercation due to one of them spitting on the other. After the dust settled, Carter was ejected from the game in the first quarter. After […]

Ryan Jeffers Exits Thursday's Contest With a Head Injury

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (head) left Thursday's contest after taking a foul ball off his head while catching. He will likely undergo testing for a concussion, with more news regarding his status coming on Friday. At this time, Jeffers is considered day-to-day, and fantasy managers will want to wait for news later in the […]

Axel Sola Set To Make His UFC Debut

On Saturday, undefeated prospect Alex Sola is scheduled to take on Rhys McKee on the UFC Paris main card opener. His only minor setback was a majority draw versus Daguir Imavov in June 2024. Since his fight with Imavov, Sola has gone 3-0. He was last seen in action in June at Ares FC 31: […]

Video: Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 1 Fantasy Football (2025)

With the NFL season now officially underway, tough fantasy football decisions must be made for Week 1. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly drops his Wide Receiver Must Starts for Week 1, as well as some WRs who could perform below the expectations of their fantasy managers. Win more in 2025 with RotoBaller! Be sure to tune into […]

Jordan Romano Throws a Bullpen on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jordan Romano (finger) threw a bullpen session Thursday, MLB.com reports. Romano landed on the 15-day IL on August 26 with a finger injury, and after playing long toss on Wednesday, he appears to be heading in the right direction by throwing a bullpen on Thursday. The next step in the process, barring […]

49ers Don't Seem Alarmed by Christian McCaffrey's Calf Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) recently landed on the injury report this week. McCaffrey seemed fine throughout training camp and the preseason, but now is dealing with a calf injury just days before the season opener. It's worth noting that McCaffrey missed a portion of last season due to a lingering calf […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hopes to be in the Lineup Friday

Testing on New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s knees came back clean, and he hopes to be in Friday's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. Chisholm injured both of his knees while fielding a ball on Thursday and exited the game in the fourth inning. At this time, […]

College Football Predictions for Week 2: Picks for All Ranked Games

Week 1 of the college football season lived up to the hype, and as always, there were some surprising results. The week was highlighted by Alabama getting blasted in Tallahassee, LSU taking down C...

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Tyler Allgeier, Jarquez Hunter Fantasy Football Outlooks

Picking up the right players before Week 1 could be a league-winning move. Imagine if you were looking for a player to pick up ahead of Week 1 during the 2023 season, and you came across a rookie named Puka Nacua. Nacua then went on to have the greatest rookie season in NFL history. So, […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 23)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 23 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. There are only a few weeks left to impact the standings in your leagues. […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Kyle Bradish, Ian Seymour, Parker Messick, Jared Triolo, Emmet Sheehan

September has arrived, and there are only a few more weeks left in the MLB regular season. It's time to focus on who you could add to make your team instantly better for the final stretch of the year. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice and have our updated top […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (September 1 - September 7)

And just like that, it's time to greet the final calendar month of the season with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 23 - Monday, September 1 through Sunday, September 7. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on an array of metrics. Keep us bookmarked […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23 (2025)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we enter Week 23 of the 2025 MLB season. This will be one of the last few entries of the year before the season ends, so thank you for sticking with us, and good luck in your fantasy playoffs. Today, we provide […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Jonah Tong, Payton Tolle, Cristian Javier

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 23 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

NFL Week 1 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Football Game

Hello, football fans! The wait has been long enough, so I won't bore you with a long, winding introduction. NFL football is back, ladies and gentlemen! We've got football, that's right real, NFL football this week! We kick things off with a Thursday night divisional clash between the Eagles and Cowboys, followed by a Friday […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 23

Welcome to the final Top 25 prospects to stash article of the season here on RotoBaller. Hopefully, this article has helped you throughout the 2025 season and landed you an impactful rookie or two along the way. With September callups happening today, on Monday, September 1, when this article is posted, this will likely be […]