Jalen Royals Ruled Out Against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The fourth-round pick has been sidelined for multiple weeks with knee tendinitis and did not travel with the team to Brazil on Wednesday. Royals was expected to provide depth behind third-year starter Rashee […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Jonah Tong, Payton Tolle, Cristian Javier

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 23 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Champ or Chump: Carter Jensen and Nolan McLean Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

We've reached September, and any reinforcements for real and fantasy teams have to come from the minors. There's still plenty of time for rookies to make an impact, so don't give up on your baseball teams just because football is starting. Carter Jensen is a 22-year-old catcher with an intriguing skill set. He's scheduled to […]

Jauan Jennings, Rashid Shaheed, Khalil Shakir: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1

Headed into Week 1 of the NFL season, veteran wide receivers Jauan Jennings, Rashid Shaheed, and Khalil Shakir are each coming back from injury. Coming into the week, it looks like they'll be able to suit up for Week 1, but does that mean they should be in your fantasy lineup as well? Each has […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jurickson Profar, Nolan McLean, Elly De La Cruz, Joe Ryan

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 23 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Jurickson Profar, Nolan McLean, Elly De La Cruz, and Joe Ryan. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

First Look for NFL DFS Research: Week 1 Vegas Totals, Salaries, Top Daily Fantasy Football Matchups

The NFL is back! Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, and this Sunday features 13 matchups with Thursday, Friday, and Monday prime-time games to help kick off the season. In this post, we'll dive in and get an early look at Sunday's action. Check out which teams and stacks stand out for […]

Santi Aldama Bags Double-Double in Losing Effort

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama finished Spain's 67-63 loss to Italy at EuroBasket with a double-double on Tuesday, scoring a game-high 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Both marks were team-highs, and Aldama also led Spain with four assists. He shot 6-for-13 from the field, including 2-for-6 from three-point range. On the defensive end, Aldama […]

Quinshon Judkins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Bench stash/RB4 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was projected to immediately slot in as the team's RB1 after being drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins played a key role in Ohio State's National Championship-winning team during the 2024 season. […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk Out for the Season? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Assessing the fantasy value of players making their return after a major injury is always tricky. Sometimes it drives the cost down and creates a buying opportunity on an elite talent, while other times the uncertainty of the recovery makes the risk too high. In the case of 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk coming off […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23 (2025)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we enter Week 23 of the 2025 MLB season. This will be one of the last few entries of the year before the season ends, so thank you for sticking with us, and good luck in your fantasy playoffs. Today, we provide […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We are nearing the stretch run of the baseball season, but that does not mean we can abandon our teams. There are still several high-end players available on the waiver wire that can be the difference between us winning or losing our leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 23 (September 2 - September 8)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 23 of the 2025 season (September 2- September 8). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent of […]

Guerschon Yabusele Erupts for 36 Points Against Poland

New York Knicks power forward Guerschon Yabusele rocked Poland during France's 83-76 victory at EuroBasket on Tuesday, racking up a national team career-high 36 points. He went berserk from deep, shooting 6-for-12, and finished 12-for-20 overall from the field. Yabusele wrapped up his stat line with six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. This was […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 23 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We are in the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. Whether you're in the playoffs or trying to make a final late-season push in category leagues, you're looking to add players who can make a difference in your lineups. As the calendar turns to September, we have our final major prospect milestone date of […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 23 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 1 - September 7, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Luka Doncic Leads Slovenia Into Next Round at EuroBasket

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic scored a game-high 26 points as Slovenia secured its spot in the Round of 16 at EuroBasket with an 87-79 victory over Iceland on Tuesday. Doncic was limited to 8-for-22 shooting, going 2-for-10 from downtown, but he still enjoyed a productive outing. The Mavericks superstar added seven rebounds, […]

Stanley Umude Signs Training Camp Deal With Spurs

Shooting guard Stanley Umude will join the San Antonio Spurs for training camp, having agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 26-year-old was a standout performer at San Antonio's Earl Warren High School and will now attempt to continue his NBA career in the city. After starting his pro career with the Detroit Pistons, Umude […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 23 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

The fantasy baseball playoffs leave no room for hesitation, as every roster spot matters, and sometimes the difference between advancing or going home comes from an unexpected source. While most managers lean on established stars this time of year, a handful of under-the-radar arms have been quietly stepping up and offering real value down the […]

Reece Beekman Joins Magic for Training Camp

Point guard Reece Beekman has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic. After his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, Beekman hopes for another shot in the NBA next season. In his first year in the league, Beekman averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 assists in 13.0 minutes, making […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 23)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 23 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Justin Minaya Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Magic

Small forward Justin Minaya has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic. He will join the team for training camp, aiming to earn a spot on the roster. Over his first three years as a pro, Minaya has made 57 appearances in the NBA, all with the Portland Trail Blazers. However, his workload […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Ready or not, September is coming to party as the finish line appears on the horizon. Your focus should be narrowed as your paths to victory get clearer by the day! Get ready for expanded rosters and being forced to juggle some depth pieces […]

Latest Fantasy Football DEF Rankings for Drafts - Team Defense Updates for Eagles DEF, Vikings DEF, Packers DEF, Steelers DEF, Texans DEF, Jets DEF

It's fantasy football draft season, and you must cap off your team with a great defense to give yourself the final piece of a championship squad. If that's your goal, you have come to the right place. Check out our freshly updated fantasy football defense (DEF) rankings and tiers for 2025 drafts. In this DEF ranking […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 23 (2025)

Major League Baseball's regular season has less than a month remaining as we set sail in September, and for most fantasy baseball leagues, it's coming down to the wire. Depending on your format, you may already be in the postseason or in the critical last few days in closely contested categories. With rosters expanding and […]

How To Play UEFA Champions League Fantasy - Overview Guide, Tips, Chips, and Rules

The UEFA Champions League is back! All 36 teams are set to brawl for another season. To this end, our beloved Champions League fantasy returns, and this article is a beginner's course on what to expect for those who have never played the game. The 2025-26 Champions League season is expected to be a thrilling […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/3/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We once again have a smaller slate on our hands with just eight games on deck for us. Looks like the weather is favorable for us outside of the Braves/Cubs game, which has a good chance for a delay with a 50% chance of rain. So keep an eye on that game. […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Draft Rankings

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025: 2025 fantasy football rankings Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings NFL rookie fantasy football rankings Best ball fantasy football rankings Superflex fantasy football rankings Dynasty fantasy football rankings […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for NFL RBs: Week 1 Updates for De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Najee Harris, Jaydon Blue

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs heading into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, as of September 3. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Najee Harris, and Jaydon Blue. As the NFL season kicks […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 23)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly Unlikely Aces piece. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we identify whether emerging pitchers are for real or not. We will dive into their recent numbers and determine if these pitchers are worth a roster spot on your fantasy team. In this article, we will look at whether Kyle […]