Tage Thompson Agrees To Seven-Year Extension

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson signed a seven-year, $50 million extension on Tuesday, making him a Sabre until 2030. The 24-year-old would have been an RFA after next season, and the Sabres decided to lock him up now instead of waiting around. Thompson is coming off a breakout season, where he racked up 38 goals […]

Christian Yelich Removed From Thursday's Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was removed from Thursday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went 0-2 with a strikeout before exiting. The Brewers will provide an update on Yelich as no details about his removal have been released by the team. The 30-year-old is slashing .259/.360/.387 with 11 home runs, 46 RBI, 83 runs, […]

Dallas Stars Sign Jake Oettinger To Three-Year Deal

The Dallas Stars have signed restricted free-agent goaltender Jake Oettinger to a three-year, $12 million contract with an average annual value of $4 million. Oettinger, who will remain a restricted free agent after this contract expires, put up 30 wins, a .911 save percentage and a 2.53 goals-against average in 48 games last season (46 […]

Carlos Carrasco Could Start Sunday Against Nationals

New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) will return from the injured list to start Sunday against the Washington Nationals. He threw a bullpen session and simulated game last week but will return to action without a rehab outing. The 35-year-old could be on a pitch count in his first start back. He owns a […]

Grayson Rodriguez Throws 1 1/3 Innings In Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (lat) allowed two walks while striking out one across 1 1/3 innings in Thursday's rehab start with High-A Aberdeen. It was his first appearance since June 1. The 22-year-old owns a 2.09 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and an 80:14 K: BB across 56 innings with Triple-A Norfolk in 2022. He will […]

Hunter Greene Throws Two Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) allowed one hit while striking out four over two scoreless innings in Thursday's rehab start with Triple-A Louisville. He has been sidelined since August 1 with a strained right shoulder and is expected to make two more rehab starts. Barring any setbacks, the 23-year-old could return to the Red […]

Francisco Lindor Collects Two Hits, Steals A Bag Thursday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor might be breaking out of his slump, as he went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI, and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Things weren't going right for the flashy infielder from August 23 to the 28 when he went a […]

Running Backs Targets for Zero-RB Fantasy Football Drafts (2022)

There are so many different fantasy football draft strategies nowadays, but no other strategy comes with as much scrutiny and judgment as the zero-running back strategy. For the longest time, the running back position was widely accepted as the most important position in fantasy football. For some, that’s still very much the case. However, with […]

NFL Rookies Most Likely to Make Fantasy Football Impacts (And Those Who Won't)

With the popularity of dynasty leagues growing and the fantasy impact of the last few rookie classes, fantasy managers seem to be flocking to NFL newbies at far higher rates than before. Our expectations increased, oftentimes to unrealistic levels. Guys like Ja’Marr Chase and Najee Harris have spoiled us. They were also drafted into picture-perfect […]

Fantasy Football Kicker Draft Rankings - 2022 Tiered Ranks and Analysis

We're officially in our annual 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Prep part of the season. Fantasy managers everywhere are tracking training camp news and adjusting their rankings to help them dominate their upcoming fantasy football drafts. While there's no doubt the vast majority of your time will be spent focused on the four primary positions – […]

Spencer Strider Strikes Out 16 Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider had a historic game on Thursday, going eight innings, allowing two hits with no runs. He also struck out a franchise record 16 batters. The hurler has racked up the punchouts this season, fanning 174 over 114.2 innings. Strider's been good all around, as he owns a 2.67 ERA, […]

Joey Meneses Drives Home Four With Four Hits Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Meneses had a career day at the plate in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Oakland Athletics, recording four hits in six at-bats. He homered, scored twice, and added four RBI on the day. The 30-year-old rookie has begun his career on fire, slashing .354/.385/.626 with seven home runs, 18 runs, and […]

Tyquan Thornton Placed On Injured Reserve

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (collarbone) was placed on the injured reserve list on Thursday. The 2022 second-round pick recently broke his collarbone and was already forecasted to miss six to eight weeks, so the latest update isn't a surprise. While Thornton's value in deep redraft formats has plummeted, especially since he'll possibly […]

Giants Part Ways With Blake Martinez

The Giants released linebacker Blake Martinez on Thursday night. The veteran joined the team in 2020 after agreeing to a three-year, $30 million contract. He finished his first season in New York by recording 151 tackles, five passes defensed, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pick. However, he tore his ACL in Week 3 […]

Texans Sign O.J. Howard

The Texans signed tight end O.J. Howard on Thursday. The 27-year-old was recently released by Buffalo and was expected to sign with the Bengals. However, he is now heading to Houston instead. The Buccaneers drafted Howard in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He began his career in Tampa Bay by recording 11 […]

Eagles Claim Trey Sermon On Thursday

The Eagles claimed running back Trey Sermon off waivers. Sermon, who was waived by the 49ers on Wednesday, was selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He entered last season with plenty of hype. However, for multiple reasons, he played only nine games and finished the year with 41 carries for 167 […]

Updated Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings: Christian Kirk, Michael Thomas, Chris Godwin, Brandon Aiyuk, Robert Woods

We're back with more fantasy football rankings to help you win your drafts. Below you will see our updated 2022 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for half-PPR leagues as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as Christian Kirk, Chris Godwin, Michael Thomas, Brandon Aiyuk, Robert Woods. Our wide receiver fantasy football rankings are […]

Tight End Value Picks: Middle-Round Targets for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Updated Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings: J.K. Dobbins, Cam Akers, Chase Edmonds, Dameon Pierce, Kenneth Walker

It's draft season and our fantasy football rankings are here to help you crush your drafts! Below are RotoBaller's updated 2022 fantasy football running back rankings for half-PPR leagues as of August 31st, including recent rankings movers such as J.K. Dobbins, Cam Akers, Chase Edmonds, Dameon Pierce, Kenneth Walker. Our running back fantasy football rankings […]

Can You Trust Rookie Wide Receivers in Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues?

Every year, the NFL Draft introduces a new crop of players into the league. These first-year players are often alluring for fantasy managers. While they are unproven, they also could turn out to overperform expectations. The risk-reward nature of rookie options can make them quite desired in fantasy drafts. After the massive success of Ja'Marr […]

Harold Landry Tears ACL On Wednesday

Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (knee) suffered a torn ACL during practice on Wednesday. The 26-year-old had a monstrous season in 2021-22, finishing the year with 75 tackles (51 solo) and 12 sacks. As a result, he was rewarded with a five-year, $87.5 million contract extension in March. While nothing has been confirmed, there is […]

Quarterback Value Picks: Middle-Round Targets for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside players that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Is Robert Woods Injured Or Will He Be Ready for Week 1? 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

When Robert Woods was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Tennessee Titans in March, the idea of pairing him with A.J. Brown was interesting to say the least. Not only would he bring a veteran presence to the offense, but he could also take some pressure off Brown against opposing defenses. Then the […]

Ochai Agbaji Dealt To Utah On Thursday

The Cavaliers are sending forward Ochai Agbaji, along with Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen, to Utah in exchange for Donovan Mitchell. Agbaji, who was selected with the No. 14 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, is now on his way to a rebuilding franchise. While the former Jayhawk shouldn't see consistent minutes initially, there's a […]

Lauri Markkanen Traded To The Jazz

The Jazz acquired forward Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and rookie Ochai Agbaji from the Cavaliers on Thursday in exchange for Donovan Mitchell. Also included in the deal, Utah will receive three unprotected first-round selections and two pick swaps. Markkanen began his career with the Bulls before spending last season in Cleveland, averaging 14.8 points, 5.7 […]

Collin Sexton On The Way To Utah

The Cavs traded guard Collin Sexton to Utah in exchange for superstar Donovan Mitchell. The Jazz will also receive Lauri Markkanen, 2022 first-round pick Ochai Agbaji, and three unprotected first-round selections (along with two pick swaps). Sexton, who also received a four-year, $72 million contract, played his first four years in Cleveland, averaging 20.0 points, […]

Donovan Mitchell Traded To Cleveland

The Jazz traded guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers on Thursday. In exchange, Utah will receive Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, 2022 first-round pick Ochai Agbaji, and three unprotected first-round draft picks (along with two pick swaps). Mitchell now will head to Cleveland to begin the next chapter of his career after spending his first five […]

CFB DFS Rankings - Daily Fantasy College Football for Week 1 (Thursday September 1st))

We got a small taste of college football last weekend, but now we get into the big slates we are accustomed to in CFB DFS! Week 1 starts Thursday night with a big 11 game slate that features a few one-sided affairs, but also some intuiting match-ups for an early season slate. As mentioned in […]

Oswald Peraza Being Promoted By Yankees

The New York Yankees are promoting shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza from the minor leagues with rosters expanding on Thursday. Per MLB Pipeline, Peraza is the team's No. 3 prospect in their system. The 22-year-old from Venezuela has hit .258/.329/.440 with 18 home runs, 49 RBI, 56 runs scored and 33 stolen bases in 427 plate […]

Esteury Ruiz Called Up By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled outfield prospect Esteury Ruiz and right-hander Luis Perdomo from Triple-A Nashville with rosters expanding on Thursday. Ruiz, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his debut with Milwaukee after being acquired from the San Diego Padres last month in the trade that sent closer Josh Hader to San […]