Noah Brown Returns to Practice on Wednesday

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Brown suffered a knee injury in minicamp that forced him to miss nearly all of training camp, but it appears he has a chance to be ready for Week 1. The 29-year-old played in 11 games […]

When Is Tyjae Spears Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2025)

Just as he starts to get momentum as a backfield contributor, Tyjae Spears' body lets him down. That's been the story of Spears' young career. Initially tapped to be the 1B to 1A Tony Pollard, the 24-year-old missed time on three separate occasions during the 2024 season. The final injury (a second concussion) came in […]

Malachi Corley Latches On With Browns

Wide receiver Malachi Corley is signing with the Cleveland Browns, according to a report from Adam Schefter. The second-year pro appeared in nine games for the New York Jets as a rookie, mostly as a special teams player, but failed to make the club this year. Corley will join the Browns' practice squad to begin […]

Is Dont'e Thornton Jr. Starting for the Raiders? Rookie Fantasy Football Outlook

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Dont'e Thornton has been one of the most impressive receivers during the preseason and has seen his fantasy stock increase dramatically. Despite being a four-round pick from April's draft, the wideout has quickly climbed the depth chart and is making a strong case to open the 2025 season in […]

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) has officially been placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list. This designation means he will miss at least the first four games of the 2025 NFL season, creating immediate headaches for fantasy football managers. Mixon was expected to anchor Houston’s backfield once again after posting strong numbers in […]

Browns Ink Bailey Zappe To Practice Squad

The Cleveland Browns brought back quarterback Bailey Zappe with a spot on their practice squad, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The fourth-year pro appeared in one game for Cleveland last season, but failed to latch on with Kansas City after training camp and was waived. Cleveland, which traded Kenny Pickett to Las Vegas earlier this […]

Panthers Sign Quarterback Hendon Hooker

The Carolina Panthers came to an agreement with quarterback Hendon Hooker, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The former Tennessee Volunteer is set to join Carolina's practice squad after being waived by Detroit. The Lions selected Hooker in the third round in 2023, but ultimately moved on this offseason after he lost the backup QB […]

Is Elic Ayomanor Starting for the Titans? Rookie Fantasy Football Outlook (2025)

The Tennessee Titans will be one of the newest-looking teams in the NFL when the season rolls around in a week. Along with drafting Cameron Ward with the first overall pick, Brian Callahan’s team made a number of other moves to revamp what was the worst team in the league last season. The wide receiver […]

Momentum Building For Giants' Jaxson Dart

New York Giants rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart is already gaining momentum within the club to start sooner rather than later, The Athletic's Diana Russini said during a Scoop City Show appearance. The rookie was impressive during the preseason, but New York signed veteran Russell Wilson to be their Week 1 starter. Russini said Dart […]

Is Elijah Arroyo Starting for the Seahawks? Fantasy Football Outlook (2025)

In one week, we will finally be getting ready to enjoy the first game of the 2025 NFL season. The preseason has officially come to an end, and teams have set their 53-man rosters heading into the season. One of the best ways to win your fantasy league is to grab rookies who can be […]

Shohei Ohtani Earns First Win of the Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani worked five solid innings against the Reds on Wednesday night, allowing just two hits and one run while striking out nine. This was the first start of the season that Ohtani was able to go the minimum five innings required for a win, and he picked up […]

Caleb Williams Rediscovering Himself In Second Season

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said he is regaining his enthusiasm during his second year, according to a piece written by Courtney Cronin of ESPN. The Bears plucked head coach Ben Johnson away from the rival Detroit Lions during the offseason, then committed to their offense by spending three picks in the first two rounds […]

Najee Harris Could Play Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that running back Najee Harris (eye) could play in Week 1, according to the team's official website. The first-year Charger returned to practice on Wednesday and has not been placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, opening up the possibility he is active for the season opener against […]

Logan Henderson Won't Return This Season

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson (elbow) will not be able to return this season after landing on the injured list with elbow inflammation on August 8. While he has started a plyometric progression that will set him up to start a throwing program, this move means he will not be part of the Brewers' […]

Predicting the 2025 College Football Playoff Bracket: Week 1 Projections for All 12 Teams

We’re back for Year 2 of the 12-team playoff era, and thankfully, this year the CFP has fixed its biggest issue. Instead of the four first-round byes going to the four highest-ranked confere...

Victor Scott II Will Start Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) is headed out on his rehab assignment this weekend after an extensive pregame workout went well on Wednesday. He will join Double-A Springfield on Thursday and play there on Friday, according to manager Oli Marmol. He was targeting a return in late August or early September, and […]

Nolan Arenado Starts Throwing Program

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) started hitting earlier this week and has now also begun the early stages of his throwing program in Jupiter, Florida, according to manager Oli Marmol. The veteran has been sidelined since July 30 and was having a very rough year prior to the injury. In 96 games, […]

Brendan Donovan Still Working Through Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (foot/groin pain) has not been able to advance past work in the batting cage since he is still dealing with significant soreness, according to manager Oli Marmol on Wednesday. He tried to play through his multiple issues early in August, but was placed on the 10-day injured list, […]

Keibert Ruiz Taking Swings in Batting Practice

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has been on the seven-day injured list for almost two months, but he seems to be starting to make significant progress towards a return before the end of the year. The 27-year-old, switch-hitting backstop was hitting .247 with two homers and a .263 wOBA before hitting the concussion injury […]

David Festa Will Make a Rehab Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher David Festa (shoulder) has been out since July 23 with right shoulder inflammation, but he's working his way back to the Twins' rotation and will make a rehab start Thursday in St. Paul. The 25-year-old prospect is only 3-4 in 11 games with the Twins this season, posting a 5.40 ERA […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/28/2025)

Here we go with some more home run props for Thursday's action. It's a getaway day in the early slate, while the late games feature three new series starting up. Today I'm coming at you with five bets in total. I've got three I like in the early slate and two for later on. We'll […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/28/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It's a busy time in the sports calendar with the NFL about to get going and baseball pennant races heating up. It's also the time of the season when some teams are taking a look at some exciting young players who can be part of their future. Every game has plenty or […]

Kyren Williams to See Reduced Workload?

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams could be in danger of seeing a reduced workload this upcoming season. As reported by Mike Florio of NBC, Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said that "the plan is to split those up a little bit and distribute, whether it's the run or the pass game, and making […]

Jayden Reed Dealing with Jones Fracture in Left Foot

According to Jason Wilde, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) has been diagnosed with a Jones fracture. While this type of fracture is common in athletics, it typically requires surgery. However, the Packers wideout has "no interest" in this extended timeline and plans to play through the injury. Reed noted that he has […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Carson Williams, Jose A. Ferrer, Jordan Lawlar, Samuel Basallo, Nolan McLean, Dylan Beavers

September is around the corner, leaving about a month for fantasy managers to catch up in the standings. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 22 of the MLB season -- August 25th - August 31st to help you navigate the waiver wire. Below, you will find out where […]

Lauri Markkanen Torches Sweden

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was one of the standout performers on Day 1 of EuroBasket 2025 action, scoring 28 points in Finland's 93-90 victory over Sweden. Markkanen went 2-for-4 from downtown and shot 7-for-15 overall from the field. He was also a busy man at the charity stripe, shooting 12-for-14. In addition to his […]

Best College Football Upset Picks and Underdog Bets - Week 1 CFB Predictions (2025)

The long and winding offseason has come to a close. We got a taste over the weekend of college football with Week 0, but the first full slate is going to hit like Christmas morning as a kid. From three top-10 matchups to a plethora of young talent, there is so much to watch for. […]

2025 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort - F1 Fantasy Race Preview, Strategy, and Analysis

Happy Dutch Grand Prix, RotoBallers! We survived a long, long summer break, and F1 Fantasy is back in our lives. With 10 races left, it's time to focus on points over budget. However, one more week of patience could be off down the line. The decisions this weekend will have ramifications for the remainder of the […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 22 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We had an electric week of hitting prospect call-ups this week. As expected, after the August 15th deadline, when teams could call up prospects and retain their rookie eligibility for next week, there are now several exciting new major leaguers. Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers, Carson Williams, and Jhostynxon Garcia all got the call this past […]

Neemias Queta Dominates in EuroBasket Opener

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta collected a huge double-double as Portugal began its EuroBasket 2025 campaign with a 62-50 victory over Czechia. Queta scored nearly 40 percent of his team's points, shooting 11-for-15 from the field during a 23-point effort, and grabbed 18 rebounds. His efforts across 31 minutes of action included two steals and […]