Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 21)

Welcome back to our weekly Unlikely Aces article. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we examine a few emerging pitchers to determine whether we buy into their performance level. Are these pitchers worth a spot on your fantasy roster, or should you leave them on the waiver wire? In this edition, we look at […]

Bryson Nesbit Scores Touchdown for Minnesota

Tight end Bryson Nesbit scored the Minnesota Vikings' lone touchdown on Friday at Tennessee thanks to a 21-yard connection with quarterback Max Brosmer. The North Carolina product finished with two catches for 45 yards on four targets in the preseason finale for the Vikings. Minnesota will once again roll with T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver […]

Paul Sewald to Throw a Bullpen Session Saturday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Paul Sewald (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session prior to Saturday's home matchup against the Royals. The veteran has been on the shelf with a shoulder strain and hasn't pitched since July 11. The right-hander began a throwing progression on August 4, but this session will mark the first time […]

Xazavian Valladay Leads Vikings In Rushing

In his first game action with the Minnesota Vikings, running back Xazavian Valladay led the team in rushing with 39 yards on eight carries and added one catch for two yards on Friday at Tennessee. It was a solid day for the new acquisition, who has bounced around the league since going undrafted in 2023. […]

Jeshaun Jones Solid In Preseason Finale

Wide receiver Jeshaun Jones led the Minnesota Vikings with four catches on four targets Friday at Tennessee, which he turned into 41 receiving yards. It was a solid showing for a Minnesota team in need of extra help at receiver with Jordan Addison (suspension) and Rondale Moore (knee) set to miss time. Jones has a […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 21)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 21 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. As we prepare our teams for the stretch run to the playoffs, what do […]

Ryan Flournoy Leads Cowboys in Receiving on Friday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy led his team in receiving yards on Friday night in preseason action against the Atlanta Falcons, hauling in four of his five targets for 45 yards. A sixth-round pick in 2024, Flournoy had 10 catches for 102 yards in 11 games as a rookie. Heading into 2025, Dallas has […]

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 […]

Jaydon Blue Leaves Preseason Debut with Ankle Injury

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) returned from ankle and heel injuries to make his preseason debut on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately, Blue was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter after injuring his right ankle. Before getting hurt, Blue logged nine carries for 25 yards and a […]

Joe Milton III Impresses in Preseason Finale

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III had an impressive showing in his team's final preseason game on Friday, a 31-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Milton III completed 10 of 18 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown. He also had 33 rushing yards and a touchdown on four rush attempts. Milton III looks to […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (August 2025)

Another month has flown by, so it's time for some updated prospect rankings. Where has most of the summer gone? This particular prospect rankings update has always been one of my favorites throughout the season, as I get to add in all the newly drafted players into the mix. These MLB prospect rankings are geared […]

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 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, J.J. Wetherholt, Andrew Painter

During the first half of the season, many top prospects earned the call to their respective MLB clubs and established themselves as immediate fantasy stars. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has showcased high power upside, while Tampa Bay's Chandler Simpson has flashed elite speed on the basepaths. In this piece, we will look at one […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/23/2025)

After a couple of games in the afternoon, 12 games are under the lights this Saturday, while the Cardinals and Rays get a rare day off in the middle of their series in Tampa. While many of the most homer-friendly stadiums are not on the board this Saturday, there are some key hitters in favorable […]

Late-Round Fliers: Fantasy Football Upside Draft Picks for RB, WR, TE (2025)

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy football drafters rightfully pay the most attention […]

The 8 Biggest Mistakes Fantasy Football Players Make: Kasey's Expert Advice and Analysis (2025)

What makes fantasy football so much fun is the lessons you learn as you play. Sure, you can do all the research and suffer from carpal tunnel from all the mock drafts you've participated in, but nothing compares to "learning on the job". Every season, we deal with our fair share of "never again" moments. […]

Luke Kunin Joins Panthers on One-Year Deal

Forward Luke Kunin has joined the Florida Panthers on a one-year contract. He reportedly signed a minimum-salary deal with the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. Kunin earned $2.75 million over the past season, beginning the campaign with the San Jose Sharks before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He finished with 18 points (11 goals, […]

Auston Matthews Says His Health is "Good" Before Start of Season

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has shaken off injury troubles and appears to be at 100 percent entering the new season. During an appearance at a Hockey Night In Brampton event this week, Matthews said his health was "good." Last season, the Maple Leafs captain missed 15 games with a lingering upper-body injury and […]

Who Should I Draft? Isiah Pacheco, Brashard Smith, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Kansas City Chiefs have a bit of a quagmire at running back right now. Veterans Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt (quad) were the team's two lead backs last season. The Chiefs also signed Elijah Mitchell, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, and selected rookie back Brashard Smith in this year's draft. It might not […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After an eventful Friday that had us locked in for a 13-game slate, we step back a bit and get a slightly lighter slate as we only have nine games on tap for us. We have some elite pitchers on the slate, and what should be a massive pitching duel between Logan […]

Roope Hintz "Feeling Good" Ahead of New Season

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (foot) has announced that he is fully healthy ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season after breaking his foot during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. "I'm feeling good. My foot is fine, and I've been able to train normally this summer," Hintz said at the NHL/NHL Players' Association European Player Media […]

Erik Jones a Viable Option in DFS This Weekend at Daytona

Erik Jones will roll off the starting grid from 26th place in his No. 43 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway, and DFS managers should definitely be targeting him in their lineups. Jones has been solid at Daytona over the last four races with finishes of 12th, 17th, eighth, […]

Matthew Tkachuk Recovering From Surgery

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) has reportedly undergone surgery. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that Tkachuk had the procedure "a few weeks ago" and will miss the start of the season. Tkachuk isn't expected to begin the 2025-26 campaign before January. Only recently, Tkachuk mentioned that he was "50-50" on whether he […]

John Hunter Nemechek Hoping to Build on Daytona Success

If you were to guess which active NASCAR Cup Series driver has the best average finish at Daytona International Speedway, it would probably take you a while to get to John Hunter Nemechek. However, that's exactly who it is. Over five career starts at this race track, JHN has a series-best average result of 9.8 […]

Shane van Gisbergen Has Been Pretty Bad at Superspeedway Races

Getting good finishes at superspeedway race tracks involves quite a bit of luck, and Shane van Gisbergen hasn't had much at Daytona and Talladega since joining the Cup Series. In five races at these two tracks, SVG has ended up 28th or worse four times, with his only decent finish being a 15th-place result in […]

Wild Re-Sign Marco Rossi to Three-Year Deal

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi has signed a three-year bridge deal worth $15 million. The talented Austrian native was a restricted free agent following the completion of his entry-level contract. Rossi ranked second in scoring on the Wild squad last season with 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) in 82 games. His numbers improved significantly […]

Ty Dillon Has Been Strong and Steady at Daytona in Next Gen Era

Races at Daytona International Speedway are as unpredictable as they come, but one driver that has been strong and steady in the Next Gen era is Ty Dillon. Despite running for three different organizations over the last four years, Dillon has been able to post solid results in almost every race at this big, drafting […]

NASCAR DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Lineups for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 (2025)

We've reached the conclusion of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season. With his win last week, Austin Dillon is locked into the playoffs, leaving just two spots up for grabs. If there's no new winner, Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman will earn those spots, but a winner from outside the current playoff picture could really […]

Don't Overlook Riley Herbst This Weekend at Daytona

When it comes to underdogs or sleepers in this weekend's race at Daytona International Speedway, don't overlook 23XI Racing driver Riley Herbst. Remember, Herbst was running in fifth on the final lap of this year's Daytona 500 but spun out and ended up finishing 17th. He had the 13th-best average running position in that race. […]