Zach Eflin to Undergo Back Surgery, Out for the Year

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin (back) will undergo a lumbar microdisectomy on his lower back and will miss the rest of the season, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Eflin was on the injured list two different times with back issues earlier this year and had an injection in his back in early August […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Dealing With Minor Shoulder Injury

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (shoulder) did not take part in the scrimmage on Tuesday due to a minor shoulder injury that he picked up in the preseason opener last week against the New England Patriots, according to John Keim of ESPN. Keim adds that the Commanders were just taking precaution by holding […]

Miles Sanders Returns to Tuesday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (knee) was back at Tuesday's training camp practice in full pads, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Meanwhile, rookie Jaydon Blue (heel) remained out. Sanders returns to the gridiron after missing around two weeks due to a left-knee bruise, including Dallas' preseason opener on Saturday against the Los Angeles […]

Spencer Aguiar's DraftKings PGA DFS Overview - The 2025 BMW Championship (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our loyal readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce that my typical Monday DraftKings article has been changed from a free article to a premium piece. Everything from that article that people grew to […]

Shedeur Sanders has Outplayed Dillon Gabriel

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders has "generally outplayed Dillon Gabriel throughout camp." Sanders also "delivered a steady, poised performance" last Friday in the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, who played most of their defensive starters the first two series. Despite the fact that Sanders impressed during […]

Calvin Austin III Dealing With Abdominal Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) has been dealing with a minor abdominal muscle issue, sources told Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. According to Austin's agent, it is the only reason that he has not been practicing with the team at training camp. Austin has missed practice for several days and didn't […]

Cooper Ingle Headed to Triple-A Columbus

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Cooper Ingle has been promoted to Triple-A Columbus. The Guardians' fifth-ranked prospect showed well at Double-A Akron before his promotion, hitting .273 with nine home runs while walking nearly as much as he struck out (65:70 BB:K) in 92 games for the RubberDucks. The 23-year-old backstop now sits on the doorstep […]

Mason Taylor a Full-Go at Practice

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) has returned to training camp practice and is a full-go, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Taylor has recovered quickly from what was being called a high-ankle sprain. The 21-year-old second-rounder missed the team's preseason opener last week, but now that he's back to full […]

Eduardo Tait a Big Riser in Latest Prospect Ranks

Minnesota Twins catching prospect Eduardo Tait was a big riser on MLB.com's August refresh of their top prospects list, moving up 39 spots from No. 93 to No. 54. The Panamanian backstop was recently acquired by the Twins in the trade that sent closer Jhoan Duran to the Phillies and now slots in as the […]

Rashee Rice Looking Sharp in Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was looking sharp during Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Rice previously dealt with a groin injury in camp and was held out of the preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals, but he looks fully healthy now as he prepares […]

Alex Clemmey Headed for Double-A Harrisburg

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Alex Clemmey is getting promoted to Double-A Harrisburg after a strong showing at High-A Wilmington. The Nationals' fifth-ranked prospect posted a 2.47 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and tallied the second-most strikeouts in the South Atlantic League with 113 in 87 1/3 innings pitched. The southpaw's arsenal includes a mid-90s fastball, a low-80s […]

Caleb Williams "Hasn't Been Consistent Enough"

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain writes that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has had good moments in training camp this summer, but it "hasn't been consistent enough," and the "accuracy hasn't been there like it was last summer." Fishbain lists Williams' stock as neutral right now after a sloppy practice on Monday. He also cautions that […]

Top Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Rankings - Broncos D/ST, Bills D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Texans D/ST, 49ers D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Chargers D/ST

Draft season is upon us. While selecting a Defense (D/ST) can be an afterthought for some, sharp fantasy managers know that planning ahead for Week 1 with a D/ST target can be the difference between opening the season with a win instead of a loss. RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his Top 10 Defense (D/ST) […]

Ralphy Velazquez Ticketed for Double-A Akron

Cleveland Guardians first base/outfield prospect Ralphy Velazquez has been promoted to Double-A Akron following a solid offensive display at High-A Lake County. The Guardians' 10th-ranked prospect hit just .245, but his 17 home runs led the entire Midwest League, while his 63 RBI were in the top three. Even with the big power stroke, the […]

Marquise Brown Missing Another Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle, foot) is set to miss another training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride. Brown has not practiced with the team since July 29 due to an ankle/foot injury, although the 28-year-old is making progress and has resumed running. Head coach Andy Reid […]

John Peck Promoted to Double-A Erie

Detroit Tigers infield prospect John Peck has been promoted to Double-A Erie after a strong showing at High-A throughout 2025. The Tigers' 17th-ranked prospect slashed .307/.364/.452 with 10 home runs and 17 steals, while his 115 hits and 78 runs led the entire Midwest League. The 23-year-old former seventh-round draft pick strikes out a bit […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. has Developed Strong Chemistry With Jayden Daniels

The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala writes that Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and quarterback Jayden Daniels have developed a strong chemistry, which has been a "product of their reps before practices, conversations between seriess and budding friendship off the field." Samuel has been the "primary bright spot amid growing concern about the Commanders' receiving […]

Romeo Doubs Suffers Apparent Back Injury

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (back) suffered what appeared to be a back injury during Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Doubs was "doubled over for a few minutes but walked off with his hands on his lower back." It's unclear if Doubs' injury is serious, but the Packers […]

Christian Watson Likely to Begin Season on PUP List

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will likely start the regular season on the Physically Unable to Peform list. It means that Watson will have to miss at least the first four games of the year after tearing his ACL late last year, but Gutekunst said that […]

Kenneth Walker III Alternating Practice Days

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) dealt with a sore foot in the first few days of August before returning to a full practice last week, according to The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell. Since last week, Walker has been alternating days off, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Walker will be fine […]

Darren Waller Won't Practice This Week

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller will not join the team for training camp practices this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Waller began camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list due to conditioning issues after coming out of retirement, and McDaniel isn't ready to throw him iinto the fire during joint practices […]

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Considered "Day-to-Day"

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he was unsure if wide receivers Tyreek Hill (oblique) and Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) will take part in joint practices with the Detroit Lions this week and called them both "day-to-day." Both Hill and Waddle didn't play in the preseason opener on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but they […]

Matthew Stafford Not Warming Up With QBs on Tuesday

Sarah Barshop of ESPN says that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is not warming up with the other quarterbacks to start Tuesday's training camp practice. Stafford didn't have any limitations during a pre-game workout on Saturday before the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys and was expected to practice for the first time […]

Luis Severino Making Progress in Recovery

The Athletics received a positive update on injured right-hander Luis Severino (oblique) after he was evaluated in West Sacramento, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The team will provide more information later, but Kotsay revealed that the A's received better news than they expected. Severino has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 6 with […]

Austin Wynns Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Athletics have transferred catcher Austin Wynns (abdomen) to the 60-day injured list, ending his season. Wynns went on the 10-day IL with an abdominal strain on Aug. 4, so the move to the 60-day IL makes him ineligible to return in 2025. The 34-year-old journeyman appeared in 40 games this season between the Reds […]

A.J. Brown Limited in Tuesday's Practice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Tim McManus of ESPN. Brown missed a week of practices due to a hamstring ailment, but he's been limited since getting back on the field on Sunday. The Eagles are being cautious with their 28-year-old […]

Matt Wallner Reinstated From Paternity List

The Minnesota Twins have activated outfielder Matt Wallner (personal) from the paternity list and optioned catcher Jhonny Pereda to Triple-A St. Paul. Wallner will return after missing three games to provide some punch to the Twins' lineup. The 27-year-old has smacked a career-high 16 homers while hitting .218/.325/.496 with 27 RBI and 34 runs scored […]

Chris Martin Scheduled to Face Hitters Tuesday

Texas Rangers reliever Chris Martin (calf) threw a bullpen session on Aug. 10 and is scheduled to face hitters in batting practice on Tuesday. The 39-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since he suffered a left-calf strain in a 2-1 defeat to the Detroit Tigers on July 20. Martin took the loss in that […]

Allen Lazard to Miss a Couple of Weeks

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) will be out for a couple of weeks as he tends to his shoulder injury, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Lazard will now most likely miss the rest of the preseason after picking up a right-shoulder injury in the preseason opener last weekend against the […]

Landen Roupp to Throw Bullpen Session Wednesday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. After that, the Giants will decide what's next for Roupp, who has been on the 15-day injured list since July 23 with elbow inflammation. Roupp made his first Triple-A rehab start this past Sunday and gave up two runs […]