Yordan Alvarez Takes Batting Practice on the Field

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) took batting practice on the field on Tuesday and continues to increase his workload as he works towards a possible return. Alvarez has been sidelined since May 2 and continues his long recovery from a fractured bone in his right hand. He had a setback in July, so […]

Will Howard Won't Play in Preseason Game Vs. Jaguars

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard suffered a broken finger in practice earlier in the week and will not play in his team's first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Head coach Mike Tomlin called the rookie quarterback "week-to-week" when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. Howard has been battling with veteran Mason Rudolph to […]

Spurs Bring in Micah Potter for Training Camp

The San Antonio Spurs have signed forward/center Micah Potter to an Exhibit 10 contract. He will get a chance to impress during training camp after parting ways with the Utah Jazz. Potter spent three seasons in Salt Lake City on a two-way contract. 2024-25 was his most successful campaign, as Potter occasionally filled in as […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 19 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With another week of fantasy baseball in the books and an action-packed trade deadline, it is time to take another deep dive and determine which sneaky starting pitchers could be worth a spot on our roster. This week, we will take a look at two pitchers from Chicago (one from each side […]

Tracy Walker Suspended for 12 Games

Free-agent safety Tracy Walker has been suspended for 12 games by the NFL for an undisclosed reason, according to reports. Walker, a former starter in the secondary for the Detroit Lions, spent some time on the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad in 2024 but did not appear in any regular-season games last year. Walker was […]

Aaron Nola Makes Second Rehab Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (ankle, rib) continues to work his way back to the team's rotation, and he took another step in his recovery process on Wednesday by throwing 69 pitches in 3 2/3 innings in Triple-A for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He had three strikeouts and allowed one run on four hits […]

Harrison Ingram Re-Signs with Spurs

Forward Harrison Ingram has re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs on a two-way deal. The 22-year-old is gearing up for his second NBA season. Harrison also spent last season with the Spurs on a two-way contract after the team selected him in the second round of the 2024 draft. Ingram made only five NBA appearances, […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's time for your weekly update of Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 19 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jesus Sanchez, Jhoan Duran, Randy Rodriguez, Gavin Sheets, more

Welcome, everyone, to a special trade deadline edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 19 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Jesus Sanchez, Jhoan Duran, Randy Rodriguez, and Gavin Sheets. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

Myles Gaskin Working Out with Giants

Free-agent running back Myles Gaskin worked out with the New York Giants on Wednesday. Gaskin spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2024 season, appearing in five games for the Vikings. The veteran running back would serve as a depth option for the Giants behind Tyrone Tracy Jr. and rookie Cam […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Brady Singer, Joe Boyle, Cam Schlittler

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 19 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 […]

Committee Running Back Draft Targets: 4 Crowded Backfields to Chase (2025)

Remember when the fantasy football running back committee was the bane of your draft board, something to actively dodge at all costs? Well, those days are long gone. In 2025, the NFL running back by committee isn't just a trend; it's the new normal. Unless you're lucky enough to snag one of the rare workhorse […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes for Week 19: Pitch Mix, Velocity, Movement (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another column that's part of my "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 19 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. We're diving deep into the arsenals of one veteran remaking himself and a young arm coming around. Today's article will discuss two starting pitchers who made actionable adjustments, such as […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/7/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After a wild week to start the month of August, most of Major League Baseball is catching its breath and resetting for the weekend. Only four games are on the schedule all day this Thursday, with both DraftKings and FanDuel focusing on the final three for the main DFS fantasy baseball contests. […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings (August Updates): Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo, Jacory Croskey-Merritt

We're officially in August, which means the unofficial start of fantasy football season is here, and rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft will make their debuts next month. Whether you're set to participate in a rookie draft or are just trying to identify potential sleepers for redraft leagues, we've got you covered with our 2025 […]

Zyhir Hope in Slump at High-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has hit a bit of a slump at the plate at High-A Great Lakes. Over his last seven games, the budding star has gone just 1-for-24 at the plate with one run and one RBI. During this stretch, Hope has struck out nine times, drawn six walks, and […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/7/2025)

We have another small MLB slate on Thursday, which becomes the new norm toward the end of the season. We have a lousy four games on today's slate. We have three spots on today's slate where pitchers, park, or weather have me intrigued for the long ball. We will do our best to nail the […]

Thomas White Racks up Seven Punchouts

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White continued to flash immense strikeout upside at Double-A Pensacola. In his most recent outing on August 2, the southpaw struck out an impressive seven hitters across just 4 2/3 innings of work. In this start against Biloxi, White allowed six hits, two walks, and two earned runs. In […]

Kendall George Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus (2025)

From August through September of 2022, I watched Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Kendall George play around 10 games when I attended the USA Baseball 18 Under (18U) National Team Camp through completion of the WBSC (World Baseball and Softball Confederation) 18U Baseball World Cup at various MLB complex sites along the central to southern […]

Aidan Miller Extends Hitting Streak on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller has continued to find his footing in the batter's box. On Wednesday evening, facing Double-A New Hampshire, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system went 1-for-5 with a double and a stolen base. This performance extended his hitting streak to eight games. During this stretch, Miller has posted an […]

Kaelen Culpepper Enjoying Surge at Double-A

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper is enjoying a productive surge at the plate at Double-A Wichita. Over his last 10 games, Culpepper hasp osted a strong .357/.413/.619 slash line with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, and four stolen bases. The No. 4-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com opened the campaign at […]

16 Fantasy Football Draft Targets/Avoids - AFC/NFC South Edition

When prepping for fantasy drafts, it’s helpful to take a look at each NFL team and evaluate how things have changed compared to the previous season. Whether due to player movement, coaching staff changes, or draft selections, no team will look the same year over year. Team-by-team analysis allows for a deeper dive into players […]

Kevin McGonigle Tallies Three Hits on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 3-for-4 with a triple during their contest against Double-A Richmond on Wednesday evening. McGonigle entered this game in a bit of a slump, going 0-for-7 over his last two games. However, the top prospect was able to snap this skid rather quickly. Since joining Double-A this season, McGonigle […]

Brandon Sproat Punches Out Nine in Latest Start

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat struck out nine hitters in his latest start on July 31. In this outing, Sproat allowed just three hits and no runs across five innings. He served up three walks. This was a nice bounce-back outing for the budding ace as he allowed two runs with two […]

How To Play Fantasy Premier League (EPL) - Overview Guide, Tips, Chips, and Rules

Happy 2025-26 Fantasy Premier League season, RotoBallers! We are back for season four of our Fantasy Premier League coverage. Today, we will cover the basics of how to play the game that over 12 million managers tried to conquer last season. This year's edition of FPL brought about the most changes I can remember since […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Andrew Painter, J.J. Wetherholt, Luke Keaschall

Stashing the right prospect can provide your fantasy team with a high-impact boost. If you monitored Chandler Simpson's elite speed production and Nick Kurtz's immense power at Triple-A, you secured two high-end fantasy assets before they even reached the major leagues. In this piece, we will look at a budding ace at Triple-A and two […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Justin Crawford, Jordan Lawlar, Jonah Tong

Throughout the fantasy baseball season, managers have seen ample top prospects get the call to the big leagues. While some have taken their time to flash upside or even make an impact, like Jac Caglianone, others have become must-start options, such as Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will look at three of the top […]

Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out Eight, Homers for 1,000th Hit

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani once again put his remarkable two-way talents on display in a 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. After Ohtani left his previous start early with cramping in his hip, the Dodgers were hoping to get four innings out of him against the Cardinals. That's […]

Riley O'Brien Records Four Outs for First Career Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien closed out the Los Angeles Dodgers to nab his first career save in a 5-3 victory on Wednesday. The right-hander took over for lefty JoJo Romero with two outs and a man on first in the bottom of the eighth, and he induced a Teoscar Hernandez groundout to end […]

James Tibbs III Goes 4-for-4 With Two Homers on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III had a day to remember, as he went 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI against Double-A Corpus Christi. The lefty outfielder has been involved in two trades this season, with the first being the Rafael Devers deal, and he recently dealt to Los Angeles in […]