Veteran Josh Johnson Throws Touchdown In Preseason Opener

Well-traveled Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson completed 15 of 22 passes for a game-high 173 yards with one touchdown and an interception on Friday against the New England Patriots. Jayden Daniels is the no-doubt starter for Washington with Marcus Mariota also in the fold as the likely backup, leaving Johnson and Sam Hartman competing for […]

Bryce Teodosio Feeling Better after Leaving Game Early on Friday

Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Bryce Teodosio (head) left Friday night's game after colliding with the outfield wall in the third inning. The team said after the game that he was feeling better, but that he was still in the process of being evaluated. There should be updates throughout the weekend, but there's a good chance […]

Mookie Betts Hits Home Run No. 12 on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts hit his first home run in over a month on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. The veteran's bat has come around recently, going 6-for-12 (.500) over the last three games after going 0-for-20 during the previous five. It hasn't been a Mookie Betts-like […]

Jamaal Williams Works Out For Bears

Running back Jamaal Williams completed a workout with the Chicago Bears, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 30-year-old running back is coming off a forgettable tenure with the New Orleans Saints in which he managed just 470 yards and two touchdowns in the past two seasons combined. Williams' best season came as a member […]

Blaze Alexander Homers, Drives in Four on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander did most of the heavy lifting in a 6-1 win over the Rockies on Friday, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, and four RBI in the contest. The 26-year-old has been getting regular playing time since Eugenio Suarez departed for Seattle and is making the most of it, hitting […]

Isaac TeSlaa Scores His First Touchdown of the Preseason

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa caught two passes on three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in his team's 17-10 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Detroit used a third-round pick on TeSlaa in the 2025 draft, and reports out of training camp have indicated that the 23-year-old has […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/9/2025)

The hunt for homers never ends here at RotoBaller! I'm pinch-hitting for my good buddy Zach Thompson, who normally gives you his best home run recommendations on Saturdays. I've scoured the stats and matchups, and I think I've located some really good spots for home runs today. Some guys are more obvious picks than others, […]

Jackson Meeks Shines in Lions Preseason Win on Friday Night

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jackson Meeks led the team in receiving during Detroit's 17-10 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Meeks recorded three catches on four targets for 78 yards and a touchdown. An undrafted free agent out of Syracuse, Meeks logged 78 catches for 1,021 yards and seven touchdowns in […]

Brandon Marsh Stays Hot, Homers in Four-Hit Night

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh collected four hits in five at-bats on Friday in a 9-1 win over the Rangers, which included a pair of doubles and a solo home run. It continued a stretch of hot hitting for the 27-year-old, who is 16-for-33 (.516) over the last 10 games in which he logged at least […]

Hendon Hooker Struggles in Preseason Action on Friday Night

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker had a rough outing in his team's second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Hooker completed seven of ten pass attempts for just 38 yards and lost two fumbles. The third-year quarterback got the start after playing behind veteran Kyle Allen in the Lions' first preseason game, […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 8/9/2025)

In my last round of NRFIs on Tuesday, we again went 3-2 and are still searching for that day when we hit at least four. We'll take a positive day, but there's always room for improvement. Saturday brings us a glorious opportunity to cash in on that with a full slate of MLB games. We […]

Kyle Allen Throws for Two Touchdowns in Preseason Win

Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen completed seven of eight pass attempts for 120 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions in his team's 17-10 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. He entered the game in the second quarter, replacing Hendon Hooker at quarterback. Allen and Hooker are competing for the backup quarterback job […]

Trea Turner Homers, Drives in Five in Productive Night

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-4 in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rangers, including a double, a home run, and five RBI. He also walked twice and stole a base in the contest. The 3x All-Star's bat was cold for about a week, going 2-for-25 (.080) over a six-game stretch before getting on base […]

Haywood Highsmith Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) recently suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee while training. He underwent surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 8-to-10 weeks. The 28-year-old started in 42 games for the Heat throughout the 2024 campaign. Still, he wasn't a reliable contributor on the fantasy end overall, averaging 6.5 […]

Middle-Round Fantasy Football Targets and Avoids: 6 Players to Draft or Fade (2025)

Every fantasy manager walks into their draft with a plan, and if they're lucky, it won't start falling apart until the fourth or fifth round. Eventually, though, every drafter runs into that moment where the studs are long gone, your favorite sleeper went two rounds earlier than expected, and the clock is ticking as you […]

Jakub Vrana Signs Two-Year Deal in Sweden

Winger Jakub Vrana will move back to Europe for the upcoming season after signing a two-year deal with his first professional club, Linkoping HC in Sweden. Vrana saw some success early in his NHL career and won the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals, but his productivity declined a few years ago. In […]

Avalanche Bring Back Joel Kiviranta on One-Year Deal

The Colorado Avalanche have signed winger Joel Kiviranta to a new one-year contract. It's reportedly a $1.25 million deal for the Finnish forward, who became an unrestricted free agent last month. Kiviranta is set to begin his third campaign with the Avalanche. He enjoyed a career year in 2024-25, notching 16 goals and 23 points […]

Matthew Tkachuk Could Miss 2-3 Months with Surgery

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) revealed he would face a multi-month absence if he opts for surgery. The star forward played the Stanley Cup playoffs with a torn adductor muscle and a sports hernia injury. "If I do get the surgery, it'll definitely be the first two or maybe three months if that's the […]

Who Should I Draft? Stefon Diggs, Ricky Pearsall, Matthew Golden Fantasy Football Outlooks (2025)

We are entering the heart of fantasy football draft season, which means we have to start thinking about certain scenarios that might pop up in drafts. The first few rounds are always the most exciting, but it's the middle-to-late rounds where fantasy managers can potentially find some league winners.  In this article, we will determine […]

Konnor Griffin Extends Power Surge

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin has contended to hit for high power at High-A. On Friday evening, facing Asheville, the top prospect went 1-for-4 with a long ball. This was his second-straight contest going deep and third home run over his last four games. Over his last 12 games, Griffin has only done hitless […]

C.J. Kayfus Hits Two Doubles, Tallies Three RBI on Friday

Cleveland Guardians first base/outfield prospect C.J. Kayfus enjoyed a breakout game on Friday evening. Facing the White Sox, Kayfus went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI. In the opening frame, the recently-promoted prospect hit a bases-clearing double which scored Kyle Manzardo, Carlos Santana, and Bo Naylor. This was his second straight game in the […]

Kyle Karros Knocks RBI Single in MLB Debut

Colorado Rockies third base prospect Kyle Karros wasted little time to make an impact in his MLB debut on Friday evening. In his first at-bat, the third baseman knocked an RBI single. This hit scored infielder Warming Bernabel. He also drew a walk later in the contest. The Rockies promoted Karros before Friday's game once […]

Trey Yesavage Strikes Out Nine on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage continued to impress on Friday evening. Facing Double-A Reading, the top pitching prospect in Toronto fired five innings of two-run ball with four hits and no walks. He struck out nine. This was his second-straight contest, tallying nine strikeouts. Since posting a rather high 6.35 ERA with […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Launches 16th Triple-A Home Run

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during their contest on Friday against Buffalo. Over his last 15 games at Worcester, Garcia has been one of the most dominant power hitters at the level, holding a .354/.382/.785 line with five doubles, one triple, and seven home runs. During […]

Kaden Davis Scores Twice in Preseason Win Over Carolina

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kaden Davis caught all three of his targets for 23 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in preseason action on Friday. Davis made a splash in the win, catching both of Shedeur Sanders' touchdown passes in the contest. The second-year wideout played sparingly for the […]

Gage Larvadain Finds the End Zone in Preseason Win

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Gage Larvadain carried the ball once for a four-yard touchdown and caught two of his three targets for 23 yards in a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in preseason action on Friday. Larvadain punched in a short touchdown in the third quarter to give the Browns a 21-7 lead. The […]

Dylan Sampson Sees Two Carries in Preseason Win Over Carolina

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson carried the ball twice for six yards and failed to catch his lone target in a 30-10 preseason win over the Carolina Panthers on Friday. Sampson got the start, taking his first carry of the game for a five-yard gain while rotating with Trayveon Williams. The rookie runner out […]

NFL Survivor League Picks - Expert Strategies To Win Your Knockout Pool (2025)

The start of the 2025 NFL regular season is less than a month away, and the fervor that football enthusiasts are feeling for the upcoming season is growing by the day. At RotoBaller, we continue to develop our tools and content to help you win your fantasy football leagues of all formats. One way to […]

Shedeur Sanders Throws Two Touchdowns in Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 14 of his 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns while rushing four times for 19 yards in a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in the preseason opener on Friday. Sanders got the start for Cleveland and found wide receiver Kaden Davis for a pair of scores […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/9/25)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This evening, we have a jam-packed 11-game slate on DraftKings and a 10-game slate on FanDuel, which means we will have to take an even deeper dive to ensure we are targeting the right hitters and pitchers. On the hitting side, we could see the scoreboard lit up in the desert. On […]