Struggles Likely to Continue for John Hunter Nemechek at Darlington

Darlington has the nickname "The Track Too Tought To Tame" for a reason. For many Cup Series drivers, it's hard to find success at "The Lady in Black," and that is true for Joh Hunter Nemechek. Although he did pull off a ninth-place finish back in 2020 at Darlington (while driving for Front Row Motorsports), […]

Abner Uribe Records Fourth Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe was called upon in the bottom of the ninth inning after his team took the lead in the top half of the inning. Uribe was handed a three-run lead and needed only 13 pitches to close down this game. He allowed a hit, but Uribe tossed a scoreless inning […]

Nick Kurtz Avoids Serious Injury

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kurtz was forced to make an early exit on Friday due to an oblique injury. Luckily, the MRI came back clean and Kurtz has avoided any major injuries. A's manager Mark Kotsay said he's hopeful […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's 2025 Picks

The 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us! Like you, many of my fantasy drafts have already had their stories written, but these next several days are supplying several more to the fold. No matter when you find yourself on the clock, it is an evergreen principle that you'll have to get bold in calculated […]

Will Howard Resumes Throwing

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand) told the Pat McAfee Show that he is taking an important step in his recovery from a broken bone in his right hand. "I'm back to throwing this week," Howard said on Friday. "So it's feeling good, going in the right direction." Howard suffered the injury to his […]

Darlington-2 DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

Another Crown Jewel race takes place this weekend, as the Cook Out Southern 500 is set to take place on Sunday evening from Darlington Raceway. Darlington is one of the most storied tracks on the NASCAR schedule, and also one of the most challenging. Drivers will truly be tested in this race on Sunday night, […]

Damien Martinez Joins Seahawks Practice Squad

The Seattle Seahawks signed rookie running back Damien Martinez to their practice squad earlier this week. Martinez joined the Seahawks as a seventh-round pick from Miami in this year's draft, but he was unable to earn a spot on their season-opening 53-man roster. The 6-foot, 217-pounder spent his first two seasons in college at Oregon […]

Dillon Gabriel Earning Coaching Staff's Trust

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has "gained a lot of trust from the coaching staff just in terms of how he worked, and we feel good about it," assistant general manager Glenn Cook said. After setting a college football record with 63 starts over six seasons divided among Central Florida, Oklahoma, and Oregon, the […]

LeQuint Allen Jr. Could Fill Third-Down Role

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie LeQuint Allen Jr. is the team's top pass-blocking running back and is "likely to play a critical role on third downs," John Oesher of Jaguars.com writes. The seventh-round pick from Syracuse totaled just two carries in the preseason, but he did finish the exhibition schedule tied for the team lead in catches […]

DK Metcalf a Threat for Double-Digit Touchdowns?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has consistently targeted wide receiver DK Metcalf near the goal line in training camp. If that continues during the regular season, the 6-foot-4, 229-pound Metcalf could be in line for his first season of 10-plus touchdowns since 2021, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic argues. Metcalf, acquired in the offseason from […]

Best NFL MVP Odds, Futures Bets and Championship Predictions - 2025 Season

The start of the 2025 NFL season is almost here. That means the gang here at RotoBaller is gearing up for another season to help you crush the sportsbooks on all your NFL wagers. The futures market is one that is highly popular among many serious and casual bettors. Whenever you’re looking to play NFL […]

Jauan Jennings Already Played His Final Game with the 49ers?

According to Grant Cohn of SI, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) may have already "played in his final game" with the team. The wideout is looking to be traded or receive an extension. However, none of that has happened. There's also a scenario where Jennings could sit out this season, meaning "he'll […]

Matt Shaw Retreats to the Bench

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Shaw will head to the bench after starting in five straight games. He has struggled with only two hits over his last three games. The rookie infielder could use a day off to get his […]

Jordan Beck Heads to the Bench

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Beck will get a rare day off on Saturday after starting in nine straight games. He's looking like he could use a day off after going 2-for-19 over his last five games. It has been an […]

KaVontae Turpin to be Even Better in 2025?

Jon Machota of The Athletic believes Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin could score "at least" eight touchdowns in 2025. He was used "in a variety of ways" during training camp, including "as a running back" and a "big-play option down the field in the passing game." As a result, Machota feels the wideout "is […]

Nick Kurtz Absent on Saturday

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Kurtz was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game due to right-oblique soreness. After the game, A's manager Mark Kotsay said Kurtz will likely undergo additional […]

Javier Baez to Rest on Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Baez is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a routine rest day for Baez who has sat out in three of the last five games. Baez went 1-for-9 in the two games that he did play in during that […]

D'Andre Swift to Have a Career Year?

Dan Wiederer of The Athletic believes Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift could surpass 1,500 yards from scrimmage this season. While that mark may not be realistic, there are more than a few reasons to believe Swift might be in line for his best year to date. Ben Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator […]

Kyle Hart to Pitch on Sunday

San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart will take the mound for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's unclear if Hart will be making a traditional start or be used as a bulk reliever in an opener situation. Regardless, Hart is unlikely to offer much fantasy value considering he has struggled in the big leagues […]

Cal Quantrill Shifting to Bullpen

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cal Quantrill will make the shift to the bullpen, according to manager Brian Snitker. Quantrill appears to be the odd man out with Chris Sale (ribs) returning from the injured list. The right-hander hasn't made this a difficult decision for the Braves as he's allowed 12 earned runs across eight innings […]

Fantasy Football DST Draft Avoids, Fades - Team Defenses With Tough Early Matchups

If we're targeting defenses, then there probably will be teams to fade. Take a look at my latest article if you're interested in reading about the team defenses to target as sleepers. We discussed how NFL teams break their season into quarters, and we'll do the same for targeting and starting defenses. It's rare to […]

Chimere Dike To Serve As Punt Returner To Start Season

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike will begin the season as the team's punt returner, according to Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi. Dike was an experienced return man in college at Florida and has reportedly looked good in practice. The rookie will have a tough time earning a heavy amount of snaps on offense […]

Jaylin Lane Showing Steady Rise

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane has caught the eye of many in training camp and preseason, including head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn has been encouraged by the fourth-rounder's continued ascent as both a receiver and returner. Lane has elite athletic traits with a 9.68 Relative Athletic Score and is dynamic with the ball […]

Elic Ayomanor Developing Strong Rapport With Cam Ward

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has been developing a strong connection with fellow rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. Ayomanor has consistently impressed coaches during camp, and Graziano said, "don't be surprised" if the fourth-rounder is the No. 2 receiver. Veteran Calvin Ridley is entrenched as the team's WR1, […]

Dane Myers Exits Early on Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (side) left early against the New York Mets on Saturday with discomfort in his right side, Stephen Strom of Fox Sports 940 reports. After Myers struck out in his lone at-bat in the top of the first inning, the Marlins replaced him with Jakob Marsee in the bottom half of […]

Chiefs vs. Chargers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Friday Night - Patrick Mahomes, Ladd McConkey, Isiah Pacheco, Xavier Worthy, Omarion Hampton, Keenan Allen

Fantasy managers will have to make some tough decisions as it pertains to their lineup to begin the season. That's because there are two divisional games to kick off the 2025-2026 NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in Thursday's season opener, and the Kansas City Chiefs and […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resting on Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will take a seat on Saturday against Chicago White Sox right-hander Shane Smith. The Yankees will go with Cody Bellinger (right field) and Jasson Dominguez (left) as their corner outfielders, while Aaron Judge will DH. Stanton is sitting after starting back-to-back games in right field. The Yankees will […]

Michael King Pitches Four-Inning Sim Game, Nearing Return

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) threw four innings in a simulated game on Friday and is on the verge of returning to the team's rotation. The Padres could activate King from the 15-day injured list during their Sept. 1-3 series against the Baltimore Orioles. King has been on the shelf since Aug. 14 […]

Michael Soroka Making Progress, Could Return in Multi-Inning Role

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) will throw live batting practice on Sept. 2, and if that goes well, he could embark on a rehab assignment in the minors. Soroka has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 5 with a shoulder strain, an injury he suffered in his first start as a Cub […]

Ronny Simon Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder and recalled infielder/outfielder Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon suffered the injury as a pinch runner on Friday when he slid into home to score a run in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. […]