Leodalis De Vries Launches Two Home Runs

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries had a monster day at the plate on Friday evening. Facing High-A Dayton, De Vries went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, and five RBI. He also drew a walk and scored three runs. Since joining the Athletics in a blockbuster deal that sent Mason Miller to San […]

Charlee Soto Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Charlee Soto (elbow) underwent surgery to repair a detached bone spur in his elbow. As a result, he will miss the remainder of the season but should be in a good position to be ready for spring training. Soto made his professional debut in 2024 and spent the entire season […]

6 Committee Running Back Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Crowded Backfields to Chase (2025)

We have 11 teams with one running back drafted in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Average Draft Position (ADP) within the first 150 picks. They include the Ravens, Panthers, Bengals, Browns, Packers, Texans, Colts, Chiefs, Raiders, Saints, and Eagles. Meanwhile, 65.6 percent of the team backfields have two more running backs drafted inside the […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - August 2025 Market Report and Rankings

Building a championship dynasty roster isn't for the faint of heart. It requires patience and the ability to establish a timeline while prioritizing young talent.  Adding young talent to your roster is easier said than done. You need to draft well and get some luck along the way. If drafting hasn't worked in your favour […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Hitters on the Rise to Target

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we have seen many stars emerge throughout all levels of the sport. In the major league, Nick Kurtz has become a bona fide top-3 dynasty first baseman, while Jacob Misiorowski has looked like a budding ace in Milwaukee. In this piece, we will look at a […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Andrew Painter, Samuel Basallo

Fantasy managers should always keep a close eye on emerging prospects in the minor leagues, as they could provide your team with a significant boost when they earn a promotion. This season, many high-end pitching prospects earned the call and made a strong impact, like Logan Henderson or Chase Burns. On the hitting side, Nick Kurtz and Chandler Simpson are […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Carson Benge, Bryce Eldridge, Nolan McLean

Targeting the right prospect can provide your team with a substantial boost in the second half of the season. During the first half, many high-impact prospects have gotten the call, such as Chase Burns and Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will look at two rising stars in the Mets system and a budding power […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/16/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Saturday, the weekend is here, and it is time to relax. There is a full slate of baseball for us, and we have a nine-game slate on both sites to enjoy. Time to make some cash for the rest of the weekend and stack up for the upcoming NFL season! There […]

NASCAR DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Lineups for the Cook Out 400 (2025)

Just two races remain before the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin. Last year, Austin Dillon scored a shocking win in this race to steal a playoff spot. While his playoff spot was later overturned for intentionally wrecking Denny Hamlin while racing for the win, his performance proved that you never know when a driver who […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/16/2025)

Players' Weekend got off to a flying start on Friday with some great matchups and memorable series openers. On Saturday, the full weekend of fun continues. Five afternoon matchups gett things underway, including a few matchups of playoff hopefuls and a few divisional throwdowns. Ten more games are on the schedule under the lights with […]

Carson Steele With Seven Rushes In Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele led the backfield in the 16-33 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Steele paced the team with seven carries but only managed 22 yards, good for 3.1 yards per carry. He also brought in one catch for a loss of a yard. Despite having the most carries, Steele tied […]

Gardner Minshew Productive In Loss

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew completed seven of nine passes (78%) for 70 yards and a touchdown in the 16-33 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Minshew found Robert Tonyan in the back of the endzone on a rollout for an easy score. It was a nice sign to see for Chiefs fans, knowing they […]

Robert Tonyan Scores In Preseason Loss

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Robert Tonyan played a big role in the 16-33 preseason loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Tonyan had five catches for 41 yards and a touchdown in Friday's contest. It was the second week in a row that Tonyan led the Chiefs in receiving, which might mean that there is a […]

Isiah Pacheco Looks Fast On Lone Touch

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco only had one touch in the 16-33 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but he looked good on that play. Pacheco corralled a third-down reception and turned it into a 22-yard gain. Pacheco reached 17 miles per hour on that run, a good sign for his health. His work […]

Richmond DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

Saturday night racing under the lights at Richmond is coming up, as the NASCAR Cup Series has the Cook Out 400 for race #25 of the season. We're down to just two races left in the regular season, so it's getting to be crunch time for many teams. Richmond is a short, flat, 0.75-mile oval […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 (Saturday, 8/16/25)

Saturday brings us two big slates of preseason football, with six games in the early window and five games in the evening. This article will focus on the five-game slate starting at 7 p.m. This slate is highlighted by the preseason debut of Justin Herbert, who has never taken a snap in the summer in […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 8/16/2025)

It's been a while since I penned the NRFI piece here at RotoBaller, as we have shifted some writing assignments around; however, I will be doing at least one article a week for NRFI bets for the rest of the season. I happened to draw today's slate, and after digging through the stats and trends, […]

David Bednar Converts 19th Save

New York Yankees reliever David Bednar continued an eventful first couple of weeks with the club on Friday, securing the save in a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Bednar pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning with two strikeouts to hold off the Cardinals for his 19th save of the year. Since the Yankees acquired […]

Phil Maton Takes Second Straight Loss on Friday

Texas Rangers reliever Phil Maton suffered a blown save and took the loss for the second straight game on Friday. With the Rangers leading the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 in the eighth, they called on Maton to escape a jam with runners on first and third and no outs. Instead, Maton allowed the inherited runners […]

Jacob Misiorowski Stumbles in Return From Injury

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski returned from the 15-day injured list on Friday and struggled in a 10-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Misiorowski, back after missing two weeks with a tibia contusion, yielded five earned runs on four hits and three walks (with three strikeouts) over 1 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old threw just 28 […]

Victor Vodnik Picks Up Another Save on Friday

Colorado Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik logged his fifth save of the year in a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The 25-year-old right-hander threw a perfect, 12-pitch ninth inning with two strikeouts to lock up his third save since Tuesday. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer said Vodnik and Juan Mejia would share closing duties […]

Tanner Scott Throws Simulated Inning on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott (elbow) threw a 22-pitch simulated inning against teammates on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. It's the first time Scott has faced hitters since landing on the 15-day injured list on July 22 with inflammation in his left elbow. Scott went to the shelf with a 4.14 ERA, […]

Marcelo Mayer Questionable to Return This Season

Injured Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) has begun taking dry swings, but manager Alex Cora told reporters that he's unsure if the rookie will play again this season. Mayer went on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist on July 24, and he received an anti-inflammation injection on Aug. 2. However, […]

Jhoan Duran Takes Comebacker Off Foot, X-Rays Negative

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (ankle, foot) had to exit a 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday after a comebacker struck him in the right foot/ankle area. Duran entered in the ninth inning in a non-save situation and faced just one batter, Paul DeJong, who lined an infield single off him. Duran left […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The BMW Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Rashee Rice, NFL Could Reach Settlement Before Hearing

According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the NFL proposed a double-digit suspension for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice. Of course, this proposal received some push back, with Rice's agents and attorney arguing against it. The NFLPA also isn't in favor of the lengthy suspension. A hearing is currently set for September 30, which […]

Colton Cowser Likely Returning on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (concussion) is expected to rejoin the team on Sunday, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. Cowser is currently on the 7-day injured list due to a concussion. He has been eligible to return since Thursday, but needed a few extra days. Cowser figures to resume his starting role in left […]

Anthony Santander Begins Swinging the Bat

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) has reportedly progressed to swinging from both sides of the plate. If everything goes well, Santander should work his way up to a hitting program and begin a rehab assignment. However, this progression is likely going to take weeks, so fantasy managers should be able to safely rule […]

Matt Chapman Goes to Injured List

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. This comes after a hand issue kept Chapman from playing during Wednesday's contest. He underwent an MRI which ruled out any structural damage. However, Chapman is going to miss a few weeks because of this injury. The Giants […]

George Springer Likely Returning on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (concussion) appears to be on the verge of returning to the starting lineup. According to Arden Zwelling, Springer will serve as the designated hitter during Friday's game at Triple-A Buffalo. If everything goes well, Springer is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays on Saturday. Springer has been sidelined since […]