Cooper Rush Gives Mixed Results Against Former Team

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush ended up getting the victory against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, but his performance left a lot to be desired. The eighth-year backup registered 198 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions on 20-for-30 passing in one half of work. One of his two interceptions was returned for a touchdown […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Homers Twice on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt continued to impress at Double-A Amarillo on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, three RBI, and two runs scored for the Sod Poodles. It was the third straight game with a home run and fourth straight multi-hit contest for the D-backs' second-ranked prospect, who is 16-for-30 […]

D'Ernest Johnson Scores Against Cowboys

Baltimore Ravens running back D'Ernest Johnson has looked solid in the seventh preseason of his career. During the 31-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Johnson accrued 61 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries and one reception for six yards on four targets. After playing a depth role in Jacksonville last season, Johnson is looking […]

Troy Franklin Earning Praise From Teammates

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram recently praised second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin, saying that it's "really evident (Franklin) is going to have a big year." A fourth-round pick in 2024, Franklin recorded 28 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games as a rookie. The 22-year-old has had a strong preseason so […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookies to Avoid in Redraft Leagues: First-Year Draft Busts (2025)

Some players enter the NFL and make an immediate impact. For example, Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty is being drafted at the end of the first round in fantasy drafts right now because everyone knows he's going to be a star right off the bat. Not every player is so lucky. Whether […]

Emeka Egbuka Scores on Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka didn't see a ton of action, but was able to help his team during their second preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. Egbuka was on the field for the first three drives and made an impact during his little time on the field. The rookie wideout […]

Tyler Loop Officially Named the Starting Kicker in Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh officially named rookie Tyler Loop the team's starting kicker after he nailed five field goals in preseason action against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Loop has been the only kicker on the roster since the Ravens released John Hoyland earlier this month, but Harbaugh's statement indicates that Baltimore […]

Bucky Irving Rushes Eight Times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving played the first three offensive drives during Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Irving was one of the few offensive skill-position players to actually take the field on Saturday. The 22-year-old didn't have a ton of success as he rushed eight times for 12 yards on the […]

Jacob Wilson Collects Two Hits in First Rehab Game

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, lacing a double in his first at-bat and finishing the game 2-for-4 with a run scored. The 23-year-old has been out since late July due to a fractured left forearm, but was a leading candidate for AL Rookie of […]

Keaton Mitchell Battling Hamstring Injury, Expected To Be Ready for Week 1

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) has a hamstring injury, but he will be "fine for the opener," according to Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh also did not rule Mitchell out for the Ravens' final preseason game against the Washington Commanders next Saturday. A torn ACL that he suffered in Week 15 of […]

Teddy Bridgewater Tosses Two Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater drew the start under center for Saturday's preseason contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bucs decided to rest most of their starters again, so Baker Mayfield didn't take the field during this game. That being said, Bridgewater led the first three drives and looked sharp on the field. He […]

Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers and Targets: 8 Undervalued Players (2025)

Get your head off your MyPillows (that you got at your local discount store)! The fantasy football season is around the bend, and there are plenty of NFL players you do not want to sleep on! It is easy to win fantasy football titles when Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson are your running backs, Justin […]

Devontez Walker Registers Six Receptions Against Cowboys

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker bounced back from a catch-less preseason debut to lead all of their pass-catchers in the 31-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The former fourth-round pick caught six of his eight targets for 61 yards (10.2 yards per catch). Four of his targets came on the Ravens' second drive, and […]

The Best Fantasy Football Team Names - 50 Funny Team Names for 2025

Football season is creeping up on us, and before we know it, we'll all be knee deep in fantasy drafts. Having a good team name is arguably more important than drafting a winning team when it comes to fantasy football. You can go any way that you desire with your team name, but some of […]

4 Late-Round Fantasy Football Best Ball Draft Sleepers (2025)

The late rounds of best ball may seem like throwaway rounds, but you can scoop up some major value if you look hard enough. Players with excellent traits and situations reside here every season, and picking up a little bit of value with each selection bolsters your fantasy football team that much more. With best […]

Casey Mize Records 10 Strikeouts in Win

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize had his swing-and-miss stuff going for him during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Mize was blasted for three runs in the fifth inning, but was sharp outside of that. He tossed 6.1 innings, allowing four runs on four hits while striking out 10 batters in the win. The […]

Theo Gillen Hits the Injured List With Broken Finger

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Theo Gillen (finger) was placed on the Single-A seven-day injured list on Saturday with a broken middle finger on his left hand. It appears to have happened on an attempted steal during Single-A Charleston's game on August 14. This will be the second time this season that Gillen will hit […]

Justin Verlander Looks Excellent on Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander posted arguably his best outing of the season versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The right-hander looked like prime Verlander during this start. He threw seven shutout innings, allowing two hits, while striking out eight batters in the no-decision. Verlander has looked better on the mound lately […]

Adrian Houser Tosses Five Scoreless Innings

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Adrian Houser was able to bounce back on the mound during Saturday's outing against the San Francisco Giants. Before this outing, Houser was blasted for nine runs on 17 hits over his first two starts with the Rays. The veteran right-hander was able to settle down on Saturday. Houser tossed […]

Connor Prielipp Promoted to Triple-A St. Paul

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Connor Prielipp has been promoted to Triple-A St. Paul after 19 starts at Double-A. The Twins' 11th-ranked prospect per MLB.com posted a 3.65 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and a 20.4 percent K-BB% in 61 2/3 innings pitched for Wichita. After having Tommy John and an internal brace procedure, the former second-round draft pick […]

Luis Morales Earns First Win

Athletics starting pitcher Luis Morales looked sharp on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander had mixed results during his first start when he tossed 2.2 scoreless innings, but walked five batters in the process. This time around, Morales was able to locate his pitches much better on the mound. […]

Rasheen Ali Collects 62 Yards on the Ground

Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali saw the most work out of the backfield on Saturday in the win over the Dallas Cowboys. The second year back out of Marshall finished with 62 yards on 19 carries and one catch for 10 yards on two targets. While it wasn't the most efficient game, Ali showed […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Draft Values: Wide Receiver Sleepers (2025)

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more sleepers to help crush the later rounds of your upcoming fantasy football drafts. Today, we focus on wide receivers with our later-round wide receivers fantasy football draft values and sleepers for the 2025 season. The later rounds of the fantasy football draft can be the difference between […]

Nolan McLean to Remain in Rotation

According to Laura Albanese, New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean will remain in the starting rotation going forward. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise considering how well McLean looked during his MLB debut. The 24-year-old tossed 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, while walking four batters, and striking out eight. There are […]

Who Should I Draft? Breece Hall, Braelon Allen Fantasy Football Outlooks

The New York Jets enter the 2025 season with a new head coach, general manager, and starting quarterback. The team signed veteran signal-caller Justin Fields this offseason to lead the offense. Fields has never been a particularly effective passer, so the Jets will likely deploy a run-first offense. With that being the case, the New […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed prospect pitcher Bubba Chandler has been knocking on the MLB door throughout the entire 2025 campaign. However, given his lack of consistency at Triple-A, the Pirates have been hesitant to give him the call. With the season nearing an end, the Pirates could look to give him a brief taste or prepare […]

When Is Nolan McLean Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

With the New York Mets falling in the NL East standings this month, they opted to provide a much-needed spark to their roster. Earlier in the week, they announced that they would be promoting top pitching prospect Nolan McLean to the MLB roster. During the regular season, McLean has been one of the most productive […]

When Is Dylan Beavers Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Prior to their contest on Saturday evening against the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles opted to promote their top outfield prospect Dylan Beavers. During the minor league regular season, Beavers has been one of the most productive outfield hitters at the Triple-A level and was finally rewarded with a long-awaited promotion. Should fantasy managers look […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 20)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 20 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. We are halfway into August now. Ratio categories can still be helped with good […]

Tyler Warren Hauls in 25-Yard Pass in Preseason Loss

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren caught one of his three targets for a 25-yard gain in a 23-19 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Warren continues to look sharp for the Colts after they used the No. 14 overall pick in the draft to select him. He has now caught four […]