Xavier Worthy - 2025 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR21 Fantasy Draft Analysis: The buzz out of Kansas City's offseason is a renewed interest in pushing the football down the field. It was a staple of the early Patrick Mahomes era before it shifted to short-area attempts and a dedicated rushing attack in recent seasons. It just so happens that the Chiefs roster […]

Matt Strahm Secures Fifth Save

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Matt Strahm got out of a jam Sunday to pick up his fifth save in a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. Strahm took the reins in the bottom of the ninth inning and allowed a one-out single and a two-out walk. The Braves had the tying run on third after […]

Zack Kelly Exits Game with Oblique Tightness

Boston Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly (oblique) left the team's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday with tightness in his right oblique. Kelly came into the game in the fifth and allowed one earned run on two hits with a strikeout and a walk in the inning. While Kelly stayed in to […]

Mike Trout Not Ready to Return to Outfield

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Mike Trout spent almost all of May on the injured list because of a bone bruise in his left knee. Trout returned May 30, but the 11-time All-Star still hasn't gotten into any games as an outfielder because his knee remains an issue. "I haven't even thought about (playing the […]

Yordan Alvarez has Chance to Return Next Weekend

The Houston Astros have not ruled out the possibility of designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) coming off the injured list next weekend, according to general manager Dana Brown. It's "not the most likely scenario, but we're not putting that aside," Brown said of a potential return for a July 4-6 road series against the Los […]

Matt Waldron to Make Season Debut Monday

San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron (oblique) will make his 2025 debut Monday in a road start against the Philadelphia Phillies, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Waldron suffered a strained left oblique during the spring and has missed the first three months of the season as a result. The 28-year-old knuckleballer tossed […]

Julius Randle Signs Three-Year Extension

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle has signed a new long term extension with the organization. Randle has agreed to a three-year, $100 million deal to stay in Minnesota. The Wolves have now locked up Randle and Naz Reid in just a few days. Randle is coming off a strong postseason where he carried the offense […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Opts into Player Option

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has decided to opt into his $8.4 million player option for the 2025-2026 season. Oubre will stick in Philly for a third season after playing a fairly big role on the team over the last two seasons. He averaged 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 34.6 minutes […]

Pat Bryant - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts and Avoids

DRAFT PICK: 3rd Round (#74 Overall Pick) TEAM: Denver Broncos ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Bryant was not seen as a top wide receiver prospect entering the 2025 NFL Draft. That didn’t stop Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos, as the team selected Bryant in the third round of the NFL Draft. The former Fighting Illini does […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 14 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 30 - July 6, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Xavier Edwards Gets a Day off

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards will head to the bench ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is a rare rest day for Edwards who has started in 13 straight games. His combo of contact and speed makes him a valuable fantasy option despite not having any home runs this season. Otto Lopez […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Harry Ford, Chase DeLauter, Brice Matthews

Through the first half of the 2025 MLB season, fantasy managers have seen several prospects make a high impact in the major leagues. After a slow start, both Nick Kurtz and Cam Smith are establishing themselves as must-start hitters. In this piece, we will look at three top prospects at the Triple-A level and determine […]

Mitch Garver Returns on Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (jaw) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Garver was forced to make an early exit on Thursday after getting hit in the face with a ball. As a result, Garver missed two games, but is back in the lineup for this one. […]

Zach Neto Remains on the Bench

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Neto has been able to pinch-hit in each of the last two games, but is out of the lineup for the fourth straight contest. The fact that Neto has been able to come off […]

Mike Trout Resting on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. This is the first day off for Trout since June 1, so a well-deserved absence for him. Trout has looked better at the plate since returning from the injured list. He has a hit in […]