Ethan Salas Cleared to Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. The Padres' top-ranked prospect hasn't played in a game since April 17 due to a stress reaction in his back. The 19-year-old played in only 10 games at Double-A San Antonio before succumbing to injury, going 6-for-32 (.188) with a […]

Simeon Woods Richardson Needed Parasite Removed

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) recently underwent a procedure to remove a parasite from his digestive tract. Woods Richardson was placed on the injured list in early August due to an illness. The organization figured out it was a parasite that he likely got from a seafood meal. Now with it removed, […]

Bhayshul Tuten Finds End Zone in First NFL Appearance

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten had a solid debut in a 31-25 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Jacksonville's first preseason game, Tuten was the third running back on the field behind more experienced backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby. The 23-year-old amassed a total of 40 yards and scored an eight-yard […]

Michael Conforto Exits Early on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Conforto was hit by a pitch in the knee during the sixth inning of this contest. He stayed in to run the bases, but was pulled out of the lineup when his spot […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will take a look at some emerging power hitters that are nearing the 40% roster mark. In addition, we will highlight two multi-positional infielders who could be valuable assets down the stretch. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 20 of the […]

Gerrit Cole Could Resume Throwing Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is reportedly close to beginning to throw, according to manager Aaron Boone. There was no date or many details, but Cole is scheduled to throw at some point in August. This would be the first time that Cole has pitched since having Tommy John surgery in mid-March. […]

6 Fantasy Football Draft Targets, Sleepers for Deep Leagues (2025)

The 2025 Hall of Fame Game is in the books. That means the preseason has begun and football is officially back. As NFL fans prepare for the start of another season, fantasy football players are preparing for their annual fantasy football draft. Any experienced gamer knows that if you want to crush your competition, you […]

10 Quick Fantasy Football Takeaways from the Thursday and Friday Preseason Games

Preseason games aren't the end-all, be-all, but they're not nothing either. There is information that we can take away from the games that take place, despite the limited snap counts for starters. It is important not to overreact - positively or negatively - to any singular piece of information. The other thing we need to […]

Who Should I Draft? Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, Jaydon Blue Fantasy Football Outlooks (2025)

When trying to determine who to take in your fantasy football draft at the running back position in the middle rounds between Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, and Jaydon Blue, it's important to weigh each player's role, potential workload, and team dynamics. Each running back offers different strengths. Warren is an elite pass-catching back, while Jordan […]

Jordan Watkins Shows Promise In Preseason Loss

Wide receiver Jordan Watkins, the 49ers' fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss, made a good first impression on San Francisco's fans during the 30-9 loss to the Broncos. On the team's opening drive, quarterback Mac Jones dropped a long pass over Watkins' shoulder as he was fighting off a defender, and the rookie rumbled an […]

Corey Kiner Leads 49ers Backfield Against Broncos

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Corey Kiner had a solid day in his professional debut. In the 49ers' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, Kiner led San Francisco's backfield in touches and yards, taking 10 carries for 45 yards and catching one pass for a two-yard gain. He also served as a kick returner, […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has yet to be given a full look at the major leagues. However, with Arizona selling several key players at the trade deadline, the former first-round pick could finally be nearing his first extended stint in the big leagues. While he is currently on the IL with a hamstring […]

When Is Kristian Campbell Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell was able to break camp with the MLB team and immediately flashed upside in the major leagues. However, after a slow May, the Red Sox opted for him to continue his development in the minor leagues. Campbell has begun to find his swing at Triple-A and is on […]

Patrick Taylor Jr. Scores Touchdown in Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. scored the team's first points of the preseason on Saturday. Taylor ran it into the end zone from five yards out to seal the deal on the Niners' first drive. The touchdown ended up being the 49ers' only offensive score in their 30-9 loss to the Broncos. […]

Mac Jones Up And Down In 49ers Debut

The San Francisco 49ers opened the preseason with the newly acquired Mac Jones under center. Jones made a good first impression on his new fanbase, captaining a 71-yard drive that culminated in a score. On the drive, Jones dropped a deep pass over the shoulder of Jordan Watkins, who stretched the play into a 50-yard […]

Ryan Blaney Earns Surprise Pole at Watkins Glen

Despite not being a noted road racer, Ryan Blaney pulled off an unexpected pole at Watkins Glen in a dramatic upset over Shane van Gisbergen. As a result, people will automatically assume he's a bad choice for DFS play since he's hardly ever led here nor has he finished better than fifth. His average finish […]

Points Leader William Byron a Riskier DFS Pick than You Might Think

William Byron's typical trend at Watkins Glen has been a good finish followed by an unlucky result. Byron, the current points leader and one of NASCAR's top road racers, did win at Watkins Glen in dominant fashion in 2023 after beating Michael McDowell out of the pits, but he never led there otherwise. However, he […]

Shane van Gisbergen Hurts A.J. Allmendinger's Winning Chances at Watkins Glen

A.J. Allmendinger has never really gotten bad at road courses but he's become much less of a threat to win on them since Shane van Gisbergen became a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver this year. Watkins Glen is one of Allmendinger's best road courses. In addition to winning here in 2014, he finished in the […]

Expect Denny Hamlin to Make a Strategy Play to Gain Track Position at Watkins Glen

Denny Hamlin, this season's only four-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, looks to make it five at Watkins Glen on Sunday, but that seems like a real long shot since he is starting 22nd in a race where it seems like it will almost be impossible to pass. Although Hamlin is not particularly noted […]

Alex Bowman Will Likely Focus on Stage Points Instead of his Finish

After five top-1o finishes in his last six races, Alex Bowman is now pretty safe in the playoff picture and has a 63-point lead over Ryan Preece, greater than one full race with only three races remaining. However, when evaluating him for Sunday's race at Watkins Glen, that could be more of a curse than […]

Ryan Preece Looks to Close Deficit on Teammate Chris Buescher

After back-to-back top-five finnishes, Ryan Preece is surprisingly still very much alive in the playoff race as he only sits 23 points behind his RFK Racing teammate Chris Buescher for the final playoff spot. You'd think based on Buescher's tendency to earn top-10 finishes on road courses like clockwork and Preece's historical mediocrity on these […]

Brad Keselowski's Relative Hot Streak Will Likely Come to an End at Watkins Glen

Last week at Iowa, Brad Keselowski arguably had his most impressive drive as an owner-driver, even if he didn't win, and his run of six finishes of 11th or better in his last seven starts rapidly propelled him from 32nd to 19th in points. But it's still almost impossible for him to make the playoffs […]

Despite Slightly Improved Speed, Erik Jones Hasn't Shown It on Road Courses

It's been a tale of two careers for Erik Jones at Watkins Glen. In his three starts with Joe Gibbs Racing and its Furniture Row Racing satellite in 2017-2019, he earned top tens in all three starts and top fives in two of them. In the years since, he has hardly factored at Watkins Glen […]

Don't Be Tempted by Austin Dillon's Low Salary and Starting Position

Although Austin Dillon actually ran okay at Iowa to the surprise of many, don't expect him to do the same at Watkins Glen. Although his poor starting position of 26th and $6,100 DFS salary may be appealing on the surface, he isn't a noted road racer and he's never either finished or posted an average […]

Noah Gragson an Overrated DFS Option

After starting ninth and finishing 11th for Stewart-Haas Racing last year at Watkins Glen, Noah Gragson starts 36th this year for the much slower Front Row Motorsports team. The combination of his strong finish last year and his weak starting position this year make him a respectable choice for DFS play, but bettors must bear […]

Ty Dillon Likely Won't Do Much at Watkins Glen Unless It Rains

After his inexplicable Cinderella run to the finals of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge, Ty Dillon once again returns to his usual invisible status. Dillon wasn't actually terrible in his last two road/street-course races in the tournament, even if he only advanced because Brad Keselowski crashed at Chicago and he bumped Alex Bowman out of the way […]

Cole Custer One of the Best Low-Cost Watkins Glen Options

Although Cole Custer is typically mediocre, road courses have been a key area of strength for him, as he led the 2023 Chicago Xfinity Series race flag-to-flag and earned a top-10 finish at Mexico City early this season. Although he hasn't run nearly as well at Watkins Glen, he has gained positions in all three […]

Robert Tonyan Leads Chiefs In Receiving

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Robert Tonyan led the team with three catches for 49 yards in the 17-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The former Green Bay Packer was acquired by the Chiefs this offseason and could play a role in the offense this season. Tonyan was a touchdown machine in 2020, hauling in […]

Carson Steele Leads Backfield In Preseason Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele led the running backs with 15 rushing yards in the 17-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Steele was involved in the Kansas City backfield following Isiah Pacheco's early season injury, but ultimately ceded work to Kareem Hunt. Steele will presumably remain third on the depth chart heading into […]

Kareem Hunt With 17 Yards In Preseason Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt totaled 17 yards on three touches, with 12 yards on the ground and five through the air. Hunt to a backseat to starting running back Isiah Pacheco, which will likely remain the case during the regular season. Pacheco was lighting the world on fire before his injury last […]