George Pickens Likely To Be Significant Factor On Offense

No matter who wins the starting quarterback job for the Pittsburgh Steelers, rookie wide receiver George Pickens is likely to be a significant factor on offense this year. The Steelers also have Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool, but Pickens has carved out a role with his impressive footwork and contested-catch abilities. He's been a favorite […]

How Much Money Will Lamar Jackson Make with his New Contract Extension?

With quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Aaron Rodgers each earning contracts with base salaries of at least $46 million and $100 million guaranteed, the pressure is on the Ravens to get a deal done with Lamar Jackson. The 2019 NFL MVP is clearly deserving of an extension, and when you compare his resume to […]

Reds vs. Phillies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/16)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday August 16th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Marlins vs. Padres Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/16)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday August 16th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

Cardinals vs. Rockies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/16)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday August 16th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

Saquon Barkley Expected To Have Huge Workload

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is expected to have a huge workload this year without much depth behind him, as long as he can stay healthy. Barkley has become an injury risk, but he has looked the best he has in years in training camp this summer. Quarterback Daniel Jones and head coach […]

White Sox vs. Astros Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/16)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday August 16th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

Blue Jays vs. Orioles Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/16)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday August 16th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

Jonathan Taylor To See Smaller Workload?

ESPN.com's Stephen Holder still thinks Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is a good pick at No. 1 overall in fantasy football drafts, even with the Colts planning to reduce his workload in Year 3. Holder expects Taylor's touches to be lower than in 2021, but his propensity for big plays still makes him the […]

Dameon Pierce Could Become Starter In First Month

According to ESPN.com's DJ Bien-Aime, Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce could take over the starting job by the first month of the regular season. Former Indianapolis Colt Marlon Mack has the most production of the group, which also features Rex Burkhead, but Pierce is the most explosive. It's only a matter of time […]

Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy To Have Prominent Roles

With Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (knee) out for the year, receivers Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy will have more prominent roles in the offense. Quarterback Russell Wilson has shown in training camp that he's going to move the ball around to find favorable matchups, but he's also shown in practices that when he […]

Antonio Gibson Working With Punt Team

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson is playing the slot on the punt-block team in training camp practice, which appears to be a new development. Special teams coordinator Nate Kaczor likes running backs in the slot because the role is similar to pass protection. In the past, it's been rookie Brian Robinson in that spot. […]

Chris Godwin Ramping Up His Activity

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) has ramped up from individual drills to seven-on-seven work in the last two days of training camp practice. He's making slow and careful progress as he returns from surgery to fix a torn ACL in his right knee. Tampa isn't going to rush Godwin back this summer, […]

Shea Langeliers Called Up By A's

The Oakland Athletics have promoted catching prospect Shea Langeliers from the minors on Tuesday. The team's top prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, Langeliers was hitting .283/.366/.510 with an .876 OPS, 19 home runs, 56 RBI, 62 runs scored and five stolen bases in 402 plate appearances and 92 games for Triple-A Las Vegas before his […]

Ramon Laureano Placed On Injured List Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (side) on the injured list on Tuesday and called up catcher Shea Langeliers and infielder David MacKinnon from the minors in corresponding moves. The A's also released outfielder Stephen Piscotty. Laureano left the game early on Sunday with left side soreness, and now he'll miss at least the […]

Will Kareem Hunt Get Traded Before Week 1 of the NFL Season?

On August 7th, reports began to surface about Kareem Hunt’s desire to be traded. Of course, this is an intriguing development for the NFL landscape, especially in fantasy football. Hunt took the league by storm as a rookie in Kansas City, leading the NFL in rushing yards with 1,327. He also caught 53 passes for […]

Christian Yelich Goes Hitless Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 0-for-2 with two walks in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fantasy managers weren't complaining about the two walks, but Yelich has been ice-cold at the plate out of the leadoff spot for the Brew Crew of late. In 12 games in August, he's hitting .159 (7-for-44) […]

Brennen Davis Begins Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis (back) began his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday and went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and three strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter. It wasn't a great first game back, but the 22-year-old was playing in his first game since May 3 […]

Jorge Polanco Injured Monday

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) left Monday's game early after he "banged his knee up pretty good on a slide" at home plate. Tim Beckham came off the bench to replace Polanco and started a game-ending double play. Before departing, Polanco went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a […]

Ian Happ Hits Two Homers In Loss To Nationals

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ put on a power display in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, going 2-for-3 with two home runs, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk. It was Happ's first multi-homer game of the season, and he's now slashing .282/.360/.455 with an .816 OPS, 12 home runs, 54 RBI, […]

Tyler Glasnow To Throw A Bullpen Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (ankle, elbow) will throw what will likely be his final bullpen session on Tuesday before he begins facing live hitters on Aug. 20. Glasnow is working his way back from Tommy John surgery in August of last year, and he also had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from […]

Dustin May To Make Season Debut Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (elbow) will make his 2022 season debut on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, according to skipper Dave Roberts. May made his fifth and final minor league rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday and allowed just one run while striking out 10 batters in five innings. In […]

Kyle Pitts Should Be Worth His Draft Price

ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein thinks Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts should be in consideration for the 33rd overall pick (where he went in ESPN's latest mock draft) heading into his second NFL season. Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder will likely scramble plenty, which in theory could help Pitts if it sucks in a defender […]

Najee Harris Back At Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) returned to practice at training camp on Monday after he sat out of the team's preseason opener last weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Harris was a full participant at practice for the first time in two weeks after working his way back from a foot injury. Harris' injury […]

Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool Return To Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Diontae Johnson (hip) and Chase Claypool (shoulder) returned to training camp practice on Monday after they sat out the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Johnson is expecting to play in the second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Neither injury is serious, and the Steelers have been cautious during training […]

Bill Belichick Praises Rhamondre Stevenson

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been impressed with how running back Rhamondre Stevenson has improved in the passing game this summer. "Rhamondre has done a real good job improving his pass-game skills," Belichick said. The head coach also emphasized that he likes what he's seen from Stevenson as a pass-protector heading into […]

Joejuan Williams To Miss Entire Season

New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury that will keep him out for the entire 2022 season, according to a source. The former second-round pick had been a depth piece for the Patriots secondary. Williams had 21 tackles (15 solo) and five passes defensed in 12 games (one start) for New […]

Miles Sanders Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) isn't practicing on Tuesday at training camp due to a hamstring injury. Sanders also missed Sunday's practice with what was being called leg soreness at the time. The 25-year-old caught both of his targets for 20 yards in the team's preseason opener against the New York Jets last […]

Adam Shaheen Placed On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins placed tight end Adam Shaheen (undisclosed), who didn't pass his physical to complete a trade to the Houston Texans last week, on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Shaheen will miss the entire 2022 season and is scheduled to become a free agent next March. The 27-year-old former second-rounder caught 12 passes for 110 […]

Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 19

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. We've got a pair of arms in the AL East to take a peek at […]