Fernando Cruz to Return From Injured List on Monday

The New York Yankees will activate right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Cruz last pitched on June 27 and has missed about two months with a strained left oblique, depriving the Yankees of one of their most reliable high-leverage arms. The 35-year-old has pitched […]

Efton Chism III Projected to Make 53-Man Roster

New England Patriots undrafted rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III has been turning heads in Foxborough since rookie OTAs. Patriots Insider Phil Perry believes he has done enough to earn a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster. With Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and Kyle Williams all but locks to make […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for ZeroRB Builds: 5 Later-Round Draft Values (2025)

Some drafters might be fading the ZeroRB approach because running backs were profitable in the early rounds over the past two seasons. With the juicy 2025 rookie class, many receivers and running backs landed in friendly spots, making them earlier picks in drafts. The basis for the ZeroRB draft strategy came from Shawn Siegele and […]

Michael King Throws Three-Inning Sim Game on Sunday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) threw a three-inning, 44-pitch simulated game on Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. King came out of the session unscathed, though it's unclear if he'll rejoin the Padres during the upcoming week or go on a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old landed on the 15-day injured list with left-knee […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Waived by Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have released third-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Thompson-Robinson was acquired via trade and a 5th-round pick in a deal that sent Kenny Pickett to the Browns in March. The Eagles traded for Sam Howell earlier on Sunday, and with fellow third-year quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) looking like one of the stars of this […]

Will Joe Mixon Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) is dealing with a lingering injury to his foot and ankle. While we generally expect players' health to improve over the offseason, there are times when aliments persist, and sometimes worsen, when they're not treated with surgery. We aren't privy to all the specifics of Mixon's injury, but […]

Savion Williams' Early-Season Impact Could be Limited

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Savion Williams (hamstring) was one of 19 Packers players to miss the team's preseason finale due to injury. The 6'5" 225-pound third-round pick out of TCU missed time earlier in camp due to a concussion, and he could not participate in any of the team's preseason games. With his […]

Aaron Judge Still Without Timetable to Return to Outfield

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) threw to bases on Sunday for the first time since suffering a flexor strain in his right elbow a month ago. While manager Aaron Boone said afterward that Judge looked good, there's still no timetable for him to return to the outfield in games. Since Judge came off […]

11 Fantasy Football Breakout Running Backs - Florio's Mid-Round and Later-Round Picks

Breakouts are what win fantasy football championships. Those players that you get in the middle and late rounds of your drafts who turn into one of the best players at their position are what win leagues. It is why I believe you should be chasing players with that kind of upside with most of your […]

Elijah Arroyo Held Out of Final Preseason Game

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo was among a group of healthy players held out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Packers, indicating his spot near the top of the depth chart. Arroyo was selected in the second round of the 2025 Draft and was eased into action following a knee injury suffered at […]

Jose Soriano Reinstated From Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have reinstated right-hander Jose Soriano from the restricted list. The team placed Soriano on the list Saturday to give him an extra day to travel back from the Dominican Republic after the birth of his child. Now that he's back, Soriano is in line to make his 27th […]

Bhayshul Tuten Primed for a Change-of-Pace Role

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten finished his preseason with 16 carries for 59 yards and two touchdowns. The fourth-round pick out of Virginia Tech, who missed some training camp time with a hamstring injury, has shown flashes of his dual-threat ability. Tuten, who had 1,159 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground […]

Nolan Schanuel Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles announced that they have placed first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a left-wrist contusion and recalled outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake. Schanuel exited the Angels' 12-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday after injuring his wrist on a diving play in the field, and […]

Noah Schultz Back on the Mound at Triple-A Charlotte

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz (knee) returned to the mound at Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday for the first time since July 3. Chicago's second-ranked prospect felt discomfort in his knee while warming up for his start on July 19, but appears to have made a full recovery. The 6-foot-10 southpaw only went two innings on Sunday, […]

Jaylin Noel Builds Momentum Through Preseason

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel finished his preseason with a quiet stat line of three catches for 18 yards and no touchdowns. Despite the limited production, the rookie third-round pick from Iowa State has garnered significant praise from quarterback C.J. Stroud, who told beat writer Jared Koch that the young wideout "looks great" and […]

Pat Bryant's Impressive Preseason Earns Him Backup Role

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant, a third-round pick out of Illinois, finished his impressive preseason with 10 catches for 129 yards. The 6'3", 190-pound wideout, who had 54 catches for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior year, has earned the backup role to the team's top wideout, Courtland Sutton. This was made […]

Tory Horton's Strong Preseason Could Secure a Starting Spot

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tory Horton (ankle) is still dealing with a minor ankle injury he sustained during last week's preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, his strong camp and preseason performance may have already earned him a starting spot. The fifth-round pick out of Colorado State finished the preseason with four […]

5 Fantasy Football Workhorse RB Candidates: Sneaky Bell Cow Draft Targets (2025)

The workhorse running back is an endangered species in the modern NFL. Many teams have chosen to employ a committee approach with their backfields rather than feature just one star. However, in 2024, we saw a bit of a bounce back for the workhorse. For the first time since 2012, we saw at least 12 […]

J.J. Wetherholt Stays Hot at Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has not slowed down at Triple-A, going 3-for-4 on Saturday, including a walk, two doubles, and one run scored for Memphis. The Cardinals' top-ranked prospect has looked right at home at Triple-A, hitting .316 with a 1.055 OPS in 30 games at that level. Additionally, he's recorded seven […]

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt the Commanders' Starting RB1? Fantasy Football Outlook and RB Update

The Washington Commanders' backfield has been at the center of many discussions during the preseason. This past week, the Commanders traded presumed starter Brian Robinson Jr., which leaves veteran Austin Ekeler and potentially seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt as the lead options. During the preseason, the seventh-round rookie looked rather impressive and is making a strong […]

Mason Taylor Sits Out Final Preseason Game

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor was one of many key players who did not play in the team's final preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. A second-round pick out of LSU, Taylor battled an ankle injury earlier in training camp but has reportedly impressed in practice during his time on […]

Jake Burger Begins Swinging the Bat

Texas Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger (wrist) has begun swinging a bat as part of a hitting progression. This is a step forward in his recovery process that will likely still take another week or so. Burger landed on the injured list on August 18 due a left wrist sprain. The hope is that he's […]

Lazaro Montes Hits Home Run No. 32 on Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes homered for the fourth time in his last four games on Saturday at Double-A Arkansas, which has also included six RBI and six runs scored over that stretch. The Mariners' third-ranked prospect is up to 32 home runs on the season, which is tied for the minor league lead. […]

Yordan Alvarez Likely to Return on Tuesday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) has a strong possibility of returning for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is currently on track to play his fourth and likely his final rehab game with Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday. Barring any setbacks, Alvarez should be ready for the […]

Brandon Sproat Getting a Look as Reliever

New York Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat is getting a look at reliever and is expected to come out of the bullpen on Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse. The reason behind the shift is to give the 24-year-old some experience coming on in relief in the event that is what the Mets determine they need from […]

Tanner McKee Suffers Fractured Thumb, Questionable for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) has suffered a fractured thumb that could lead to him being unavailable for Week 1, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. McKee is not expected to require a stint on injured reserve as the fracture is considered relatively minor. Philadelphia acquired quarterback Sam Howell from the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, […]

Richard Fitts, Kyle Harrison are Candidates to Start on Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitchers Richard Fitts and Kyle Harrison are both candidates to take the mound for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Red Sox are looking for a pitcher to fill the void in the rotation with Walker Buehler heading to the bullpen. It would make the most sense for the Red […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings (2025) - Ollie Gordon, Joshua Palmer, Romeo Doubs, Woody Marks, Luther Burden, Chris Rodriguez, Dont'e Thornton, more

The 2025 fantasy football season is almost here RotoBallers! It's an exciting time, and after your drafts are completed it's always time to check the waiver wire for pickups. Below you'll find our first waiver wire article of the season -- our Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2025 to help guide you […]

Kenny Pickett Could Be Available for Week 1, In Play for QB2 Role

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he hasn't yet settled on a backup quarterback behind veteran Joe Flacco for Week 1, but that he expects Kenny Pickett (hamstring) to be available, per ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. Pickett suffered a hamstring injury in July that prevented him from playing in the preseason, but he was […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our first weekly defensive rankings article. Every week of the fantasy football season, this article will contain the best and worst defensive options. Each defense will be ranked No. 1 through No. 32 every week until the end of the fantasy football season. This will be your go-to stop for all defensive […]