Portland Picks Up Option For Keon Johnson

The Trail Blazers picked up the 2023-24 option on guard Keon Johnson. The 20-year-old began last season with the Clippers but was traded to Portland ahead of the deadline. In his 22 appearances for the Trail Blazers, he averaged 9.7 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds. The former first-round pick will likely remain buried on […]

Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney Ruled Out For Week 5

New York Giants wide receivers Kenny Golladay (knee) and Kadarius Toney (hamstring) won't travel with the team to London and have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers. Toney was limited on Wednesday but unable to practice Thursday or Friday, while Golladay didn't practice this week. The Giants' wide receivers group […]

Nyheim Hines Ruled Out For Rest Of Thursday's Game

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Broncos due to a concussion. He initially got hurt during the team's opening drive. The 25-year-old was slow getting up and then checked out by the trainers. Hines was taken to the locker room to be […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Breakout CFB Performances From Week 5

We have a new piece here at RotoBaller to highlight those college football players that are turning heads at the collegiate level that could be playing for your favorite team, and fantasy team, sometime very soon. You don't want the first time you hear of a player being their name called at the NFL draft, […]

Devine Ozigbo Active For Broncos Thursday

The Denver Broncos elevated running back Devine Ozigbo from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source. He will play special teams and maybe more behind Melvin Gordon III and Mike Boone. Newly signed veteran Latavius Murray, who was just plucked off the New […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/7/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's all-day baseball time! No more of this split-slate nonsense. The Wild Card round starts bright and early (for me, anyway) at noon Eastern and the final pitch won't hit the mitt until around midnight! This is a baseball fan's greatest week of the season. Let's parlay that with some DFS wins, shall we? We […]

Diontae Johnson Pops Up On Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hip) popped up on Thursday's injury report and was listed as a limited participant in practice. Johnson is apparently just dealing with some hip soreness after the Week 4 loss to the New York Jets, so it doesn't sound like an injury that will sideline him this Sunday against […]

Evan McPherson Practices In Full Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (groin) returned to a full practice session on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. Barring a setback with his groin injury on Friday, McPherson should be active in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in a game that could easily be a high-scoring affair. With the […]

Tee Higgins, Hayden Hurst Limited Again Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) and tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) were both limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Barring a setback on Friday, both Higgins and Hurst should be good to go for Sunday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens, even if they ultimately are listed […]

Breece Hall Puts In Another Limited Practice

New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall (knee) was limited for the second straight day in practice on Thursday. Hall could wind up with a questionable tag for this weekend if he's limited again on Friday, but he's on the right track to suit up in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. The second-rounder […]

Zach Wilson Upgrades To Full Practice

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (ankle) was upgraded to a "full" practice on Thursday after he was limited with an ankle issue on Wednesday. Wilson called it a "little ankle" injury and said he's "in a good spot" heading into a Week 5 meeting with the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. The 23-year-old second-year signal-caller […]

Jarvis Landry Practices Again Thursday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) was able to practice for the second straight day on Thursday. He was officially listed as limited again on Thursday. Barring a setback on Friday, the 29-year-old slot receiver should suit up in Week 5 for a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. With Michael Thomas (foot) out […]

Still No Practice For Jameis Winston

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (ankle, back) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday after he was inactive in last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. Unless Winston is able to get back out on the practice field on Friday, it's looking likely that he'll miss his second straight game […]

Michael Thomas Misses Another Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday for the second straight day. Thomas didn't play in the Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London last week and is trending towards missing his second game in a row this weekend […]

CeeDee Lamb Sits Out Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (groin) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday due to a groin issue, but he said he's fine. It sounds like Lamb was just being rested as a precaution on Thursday, so if he's back on the practice field on Friday, he may not end up with an injury […]

Tom Brady Says He's Playing In Week 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (finger, shoulder) said he "feels great" after returning to practice on Thursday and also said that he'll "be there Sunday" in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Brady was listed as a full participant on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday, but his injuries don't appear to be very […]

Hunter Renfrow Gets In A Full Practice

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (concussion) was able to get in a full practice session on Thursday. He shed his non-contact jersey and went from limited to full for this practice. It sounds Renfrow should be able to suit up against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. He should be worth starting […]

Royals Fire Manager Mike Matheny

The Kansas City Royals fired manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred following the regular season finale on Wednesday. The Royals finished the 2022 season 65-97. The team was plagued by poor pitching and struggles from young position players and a lackluster group of veterans. Owner John Sherman fired long-time front-office executive Dayton Moore […]

Keenan Allen Misses Another Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) was not able to suit up for Thursday's practice. The 30-year-old hasn't been able to do much since aggravating his hamstring last Thursday. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Allen doubtful for the Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Joshua Palmer and Gerald Everett are […]

Reds Retain Manager David Bell For 2023 Season

The Cincinnati Reds will retain manager David Bell heading into the 2023 season next year, but they also let go of five of his assistant coaches after their 100-loss season. First base/baserunning coach Delino DeShields, hitting coach Alan Zinter, bullpen coach Lee Tunnell, advance scouting coach Cristian Perez and assistant coach Rolando Valles will not […]

Tyreek Hill Lands On Injury Report

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (quad) was limited during Thursday's practice. This appears to be a new injury because he was able to fully practice on Wednesday. It sounds like Hill was fine after Thursday's limited session, but fantasy managers should still be aware of this. Possibly, the Dolphins were just being cautious and […]

Ryan Helsley On The Team's Wild-Card Roster

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (finger) didn't feel pain during his side session on Thursday and has been included on the Wild-Card roster for this weekend's series against the Philadelphia Phillies in St. Louis. It's great news for the Cardinals bullpen this weekend, and Helsley should continue to operate as St. Louis' closer in […]

David Montgomery Limited During Thursday's Practice

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (ankle) was limited during Thursday's practice, which is actually a good sign. This was the first time that Montgomery has been able to practice all week. The fact he was limited gives him a chance of suiting up for the Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Montgomery injured […]

Blake Snell To Start Game 2 Of Wild-Card Series

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell will start Game 2 of the Wild-Card Series against the New York Mets on the road on Saturday, the team announced. Right-hander Yu Darvish is getting the ball in the series opener on Friday, while righty Joe Musgrove will most likely toe the rubber in a Game 3 on […]

Jake Elliott Is Expected To Miss Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott (ankle) is expected to sit out the Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. This was the expectation after the Eagles signed Cameron Dicker to their 53-man roster. Dicker should be the active kicker on Sunday and isn't a terrible streaming option in this hot Philly offense. However, he is […]

Yankees Expect Matt Carpenter To Be On ALDS Roster

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he expects infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) "to be on the roster" for the American League Division Series, which starts next Tuesday, Oct. 11. It remains to be seen how much Carpenter will actually play next week, as he hasn't played for the Yankees since Aug. 8 due […]

Juuse Saros Expected To Start Friday In Prague

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will likely get the start for the NHL season opener in Prague on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. Saros was excellent in his first season as a full-time starter, posting 38 wins, a .918 SV%, and a 2.64 GAA (23.0 GSAA) in 67 games. He led the NHL in […]

Blue Jays Encouraged By Kevin Gausman's Recovery

The Toronto Blue Jays are encouraged by starting pitcher Kevin Gausman's (finger) recovery, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Gausman isn't locked into a specific game for the Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Seattle Mariners, but he remains a leading option to start Game 2 or Game 3, if necessary. The 31-year-old is throwing […]

Luis Castillo To Start Game 1 Against Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners skipper Scott Servais said the team will go with right-hander Luis Castillo in Game 1 of the Wild-Card Series on Friday on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mariners are planning to use left-hander Robbie Ray in Game 2 and young right-hander Logan Gilbert in a Game 3, if necessary. Castillo […]

James Reimer Starting Season Opener For Sharks

San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer will get the nod in the NHL season opener against the Nashville Predators in Prague. The 34-year-old will likely be the 1A option in San Jose, with Kaapo Kahkonen also getting a decent amount of starts. Reimer was solid in 2021-22, posting 19 wins, a .911 SV%, and a […]