Drew Sample Practices In Full On Friday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample was a full participant during Friday's practice, so he should be ready for the AFC North showdown against Pittsburgh. The team didn't list why Sample was on the injury report. However, he did deal with a knee injury over the summer. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old remains behind Hayden Hurst on […]

Russell Gage Likely To Play In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) was listed as questionable for the Week 1 season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, but the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud writes that Gage is likely to play despite the questionable tag. Gage was limited in practice all week and has been working with […]

Cole Turner Questionable Against Jags

Washington Commanders tight end Cole Turner (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's opener against the Jaguars. The rookie has looked good this summer, so there is potential for a more prominent role throughout the season. He has practiced in a limited fashion during the week. However, with Logan Thomas (knee) uncertain for Week 1, Turner could […]

Ronnie Stanley Downgraded To Out For Week 1

The Baltimore Ravens downgraded left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) from doubtful to out for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the New York Jets. Stanley put in two limited practices this week, but it wasn't enough for him to gain clearance to play this weekend after coming off season-ending ankle surgery last […]

Jalen Tolbert Not A Lock To Be Active Sunday Night?

105.3 The Fan's Bryan Broaddus said he's heard that Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert might be a healthy scratch in the Week 1 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night. CeeDee Lamb has given a lot of praise to Simi Fehoko and Noah Brown, while KeVontae Turpin will be active. […]

Is Allen Lazard Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Lazard for Week 1 Fantasy Football?

The 2022 fantasy season is officially underway after the Week 1 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. With Sunday on the horizon, it is time for fantasy managers to take stock of their team, figure out starters, and make last-minute waiver additions. Everybody loves their draft immediately after it happens, but things […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 135 - Week 23 FAAB Recap - Benched with Bubba (Episode 505)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). In tonight's episode, the guys will recap the Week 23 NFBC FAAB and ask a lot of listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

Anthony Rizzo No Longer Experiencing Headaches

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head, back) is no longer experiencing headaches, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rizzo had a blood patch done on Friday and is expected to be with the team at the ballpark on Saturday. Boone also said that Rizzo could be able to play by the end of the […]

Cade Otton Continues To Receive Praise

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton may carve out a bigger role for himself this season. Although head coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich have previously stated they will utilize a committee approach, Otton has stood out. The rookie will mostly battle Cameron Brate and Kyle Rudolph this year for Tom Brady's […]

Felix Bautista Dealing With Arm Fatigue

Baltimore Orioles rookie closer Felix Bautista (arm) is dealing with arm fatigue, according to skipper Brandon Hyde. It explains why Dillon Tate came in to earn his fourth save of the year on Friday in the 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles want to give Bautista a few more days to rest, […]

Raiders, Darren Waller Nearing Contract Extension

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and the team are "closing in" on a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Waller has two years remaining on his current deal but is looking to be compensated for his increased productivity over the years. The 29-year-old is coming off a down season, finishing the […]

Starling Marte Could Land On Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) never attempted baseball activities before Friday's game, according to skipper Buck Showalter. Marte will try again on Saturday, with an injured list stint still a strong possibility. The 33-year-old veteran suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger after he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday, […]

Luis Severino To Make Another Rehab Start Thursday

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will make another minor league rehab start on Thursday due to scheduling, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino is expected to be activated from the injured list the following Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 28-year-old right-hander threw 45 pitches in his latest […]

Blake Treinen Dealing With Arm Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that relief pitcher Blake Treinen (arm) is dealing with "arm soreness." Treinen was unavailable to pitch in the 5-4 loss to the division-rival San Diego Padres on Friday night. The veteran relief pitcher recently returned from the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury, so if this […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Seven Strong Innings Friday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. won his third game of the season on Friday when his club defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. He pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out six and walking one. McCullers missed the first four and a half months of the year with a […]

Luis Severino May Need Another Rehab Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) said he might need another minor league rehab start before he's activated from the injured list to rejoin the starting rotation in New York. In his two rehab starts for Double-A Somerset so far, Severino has a 3.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in six innings pitched. The […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 1: Brandon Aiyuk, Robert Woods, Adam Thielen

Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us, and it feels like things are starting to come into focus since final roster cutdowns were made. Entering 2022, cornerbacks like Jalen Ramsey, A.J. Terrell, Kendall Fuller, and Darius Slay are likely to be matchups we want to avoid when making lineup decisions with wide receivers. […]

Aroldis Chapman To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will start a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday. Chapman said he expects to have another rehab outing after that and then expects to be activated from the injured list on the team's upcoming road trip. The 34-year-old left-hander threw a bullpen session on […]

Tylor Megill Throws One Inning In Rehab Outing

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning and didn't allow a hit while striking out one and walking none in his latest minor league rehab outing on Friday for Triple-A Syracuse. Megill hasn't allowed a single run in four relief innings on his rehab assignment, striking out eight in the process. […]

Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson Return Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) and third baseman Josh Donaldson are back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Stanton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second after missing the last four games after he fouled a ball off his foot on Monday. Fantasy […]

Dansby Swanson Enduring Poor Second Half

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson reached base twice on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run, and two RBI during the 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. The big fly was his 19th of the year but just his fourth since the All-Star break. And after posting a .833 OPS with 14 SBs in […]

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 1: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

Regular season NFL football has finally returned! The 2022 campaign opened with an excellent game on Thursday night. The Buffalo Bills flexed their muscles against the defending champion Los Angeles Rams, winning 31-10. The fantasy football rookie class of 2022 got off to a rocky start on Thursday. Buffalo's first-year tailback James Cook fumbled on […]

J.T. Realmuto Goes 3-for-3 In Friday's Win

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was perfect in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, going 3-for-3 with a home run, a hit-by-pitch, a run, and two RBI. The backstop's having one of the best fantasy seasons of his career, slashing .273/.344/.464 with 16 HRs, 64 runs, 73 RBI, and a career-high 17 SBs. Realmuto's […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Kansas Lottery 300 (9/10/22)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Kansas on Saturday as the playoffs inch closer and closer. Just two more races remain before the Round of 12 begins. Can we get a new winner on Saturday to shake up the postseason picture? Last week, Noah Gragson won at Darlington, his fourth win this season. He currently […]

Mike Trout Homers For Fifth Straight Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is on a tear, as he hit his fifth home run in five days on Friday. He was 1-for-4 overall, and his homer was a two-run shot. Not only has Trout gone deep for five straight games, but across his last 15 contests, the superstar is batting .317 with […]

Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 1 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions

The NFL season is finally back. After more than six months, we’re no longer waiting for games that matter, and we now have five months with football every single week. Let’s enjoy that for a second. Alright, now, for the reason we’re actually here. Every week, your quarterback matchup is something you’re going to check […]

Dillon Tate Picks Up Friday's Save

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dillon Tate got the final four outs of Friday's 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. He pitched 1.1 clean innings, allowing one hit and striking out a single batter to earn his fourth save of the season. Tate's having his best season in the big leagues, posting a 2.66 ERA and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/10/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

While a lot of people will be glued to their screens today to watch college football, I will be building MLB and NFL lineups. Saturdays are still all about baseball for me...with a little NFL prep mixed in there, too. I hope you had some success yesterday as the article was loaded with good picks! […]

Patriots Defense Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The New England Patriots defense/special teams will have the task of stopping a new and improved Miami Dolphins offense in Week 1. The Patriots allowed 50 points combined in both games against Miami last year. New England lost some key pieces on defense this offseason with star defensive back J.C. Jackson leaving. Sunday's over/under is […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Week 2 Daily College Fantasy Football - Saturday Main Slate (9/10/22)

Week 2 doesn't include as many marquee matchups as Week 1, but let's face it: it's easy to get spoiled after the great games we had last weekend. That's not to say that this isn't still going to be a fantastic Saturday for DFS purposes. Appalachian State heads to College Station after nearly knocking off […]