Brendan Donovan Scratched on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. There is no word on why Donovan was scratched yet. He was set to leadoff and play second base, but will now hit the bench. Lars Nootbaar will take over in the leadoff […]

James Cook Not Willing to Play During Contract Dispute

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is "not willing to play" as he continues to seek a contract extension with the Bills. Cook is currently participating in a "hold-in" during the team's practices. He did not participate during their opening preseason game on Saturday afternoon. While the 25-year-old was present and participated during the team's […]

Dante Miller Goes Over 100 Total Yards in Preseason Opener

New York Giants running back Dante Miller finished with a team-high 102 total yards in a preseason-opening 34-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Miller did most of his damage through the air, catching all seven of his targets for 80 yards, and added 22 rushing yards on 10 carries. The 5-foot-9, 200-pounder went […]

Russell Wilson Plays One Series in Giants Debut

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson made his debut with the club in a 34-25 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Wilson played the opening series and completed 6 of 7 passes for 28 yards, but a couple of penalties stalled the Giants' momentum during an impressive drive and forced them to settle […]

Jaxson Dart Shines in Preseason Debut

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made his preseason debut Saturday and turned heads in a 34-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. Dart, not veteran backup Jameis Winston, entered the game after the Giants pulled starter Russell Wilson in the first quarter. The 25th overall pick from Ole Miss stayed in for the rest […]

Dylan Drummond Hauls in Eight Catches on Friday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Dylan Drummond was among the team's standouts in a 17-10 preseason-opening loss to the Detroit Lions on Friday. Drummond, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Eastern Michigan in 2023, led the Falcons in receptions (eight), targets (eight), and yards (63). Along with the Falcons, the 25-year-old has […]

Easton Stick on Point in Preseason Opener

With Atlanta Falcons No. 1 quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and backup Kirk Cousins sitting out Friday, third-stringer Easton Stick got the start against the Detroit Lions. Stick impressed in a 17-10 loss, completing 15 of 18 attempts for 149 yards and a touchdown. The former fifth-round pick spent the first six seasons of his career […]

Rico Dowdle Shows Receiving Flash in Panthers Debut

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle showed a glimpse of his potential as a pass-catching threat in the team's preseason debut against the Cleveland Browns, recording one reception for 20 yards to go along with two rushes for seven yards. The 27-year-old running back is entering his sixth season in the NFL after spending his […]

Quiet Night for Chuba Hubbard in Preseason Opener

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard opened the preseason with three rushes for 10 yards in Friday's 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. While his stats were light, the 26-year-old is expected to resume his role as the team's lead back after an impressive 2024 campaign. Last year, Hubbard emerged as a bell-cow, capitalizing on […]

Xavier Legette Ejected in Preseason Opener

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette was ejected from Friday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns after a first-quarter altercation. The 24-year-old did not record any catches or targets before being thrown out of the 30-10 loss. Legette was a first-round pick in last year's draft, with a rookie stat line of 49-49-4 on 84 […]

Watkins Glen NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

NASCAR is at another road course this weekend, as the Go Bowling at The Glen is set to take place on Sunday afternoon from Watkins Glen in New York. Watkins Glen is one of the "original" road courses on the schedule, as the series has been racing at this track since 1986. This will be […]

Jalen Coker Showcases Offseason Growth in Preseason Debut

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker made a strong statement in Friday's 30-10 preseason loss against the Cleveland Browns, capitalizing on an expanded role with a stat line of 2-17-1 on four targets. Entering his second year after a rookie season stat line of (32-478-2), Coker demonstrated the offseason growth that coaches had challenged him […]

Tetairoa McMillan Shows Promise in NFL Debut

Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick Tetairoa McMillan caught two of five targets for 43 yards in his first NFL action in Friday's 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. McMillan hauled in a 30-yard deep ball from starting quarterback Bryce Young, but unfortunately dropped an open touchdown. He was targeted on three of Young's six pass […]

Tylor Megill Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) came out of a live batting practice session on Thursday unscathed and could begin a rehab assignment soon, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Megill has been down since mid-June with a sprained right elbow, which interrupted a solid first half of the season for the 30-year-old. Despite a […]

NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup for Watkins Glen - Go Bowling at The Glen (2025)

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session to set the starting lineup for this weekend's race at Watkins Glen. The qualifying session consisted of just one round for each group, as is the policy for road courses this year. NASCAR Watkins Glen ET Today 9:30-CW App-Xfin p&q 12:05-TruTV-Cup p&q 2:30-CW-Prerace 3:20-CW-Xfin […]

Aaron Jones Not Expected to Play Against Texans

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is not expected to play Saturday against the Houston Texans. Jones was the starting running back for the Vikings in 2024, totaling over 300 attempts for 1,546 scrimmage yards and seven total touchdowns. At 30 years old, it's understandable why the Vikings are choosing to rest Jones, while 2024 […]

Paul Blackburn Throws 97 Pitches in Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder) made another rehab start at the Triple-A level on Friday and built up to 97 pitches. Blackburn lasted 5 2/3 innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits with three strikeouts against no walks. Blackburn, on the IL since July 3 with a shoulder impingement, has […]

Reed Garrett to Open for Mets on Saturday

New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett will serve as the opener in their game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Right-hander Frankie Montas is expected to work as the Mets' bulk reliever, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. Garrett hasn't lasted more than two innings in any of his 48 appearances this year, but he […]

Davis Mills to Start Against Vikings

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills is expected to start in Saturday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Mills has started 26 games with the Texans in his four-year career, totaling 6,167 yards, with 35 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. With starting quarterback C.J. Stroud sitting out, Mills will get the nod for the Texans. He was […]

Robert Gasser Sharp in Triple-A Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser (elbow) held his own in a rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Friday. Gasser, who's on his way back from June 2024 Tommy John surgery, tossed three scoreless innings with four strikeouts. He allowed three hits, walked one, and threw 27 of 42 pitches for strikes. The Brewers are building […]

Bryce Young Efficient Against Browns

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was efficient in his first preseason game of the 2025 season, completing four of six passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Young went three-and-out on his first drive but put together an incredible second drive. He strung together a nine-play, 74-yard […]

Anthony Santander Still Not Swinging a Bat

The Toronto Blue Jays will continue to evaluate outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) "week-to-week" as he recovers from inflammation in his left shoulder, manager John Schneider told reporters. Santander has been on the injured list since May 30, and while he has made progress, he's still not ready to swing a bat. The Jays are holding […]

Michael Massey to Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey (ankle, wrist, back) will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Saturday, the team announced. Massey went on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ankle back on June 7, but other issues have set him back in the two months since then. He suffered a hairline wrist fracture […]

Wilmer Flores Out Again Saturday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Rafael Devers will DH and bat second, while Dominic Smith will man first base and hit cleanup versus right-hander Brad Lord. Flores hasn't played since Aug. 1 because of left-hamstring tightness, but the Giants have opted […]

Keaton Mitchell Not Practicing on Saturday

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) is not taking part in Saturday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It's unclear exactly what Mitchell is dealing with, but he did carry the ball nine times for 68 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener on Thursday night […]

NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes for Watkins Glen - Go Bowling at The Glen (2025)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Watkins Glen on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday afternoon. The 40-car field was split into two groups for practice, with each group getting 25 minutes on track. Below you will find the two groups, key notes […]

Tyler Bass Sitting in Preseason Opener

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (pelvis) will not play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Giants due to pelvic soreness, according to The Buffalo News' Jay Skurski. Bass has been dealing with a pelvic injury during training camp and is not ready to kick in a game yet. As a […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Keaschall, Andrew Vaughn, Bubba Chandler, JoJo Romero, Shane Bieber, more

There are two months left of the MLB regular season and a few weeks away from teams expanding their rosters from 26 to 40. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire to help managers close the season strong or make that final playoff push in H2H category leagues. Today, we […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

We finish this mid-season dynasty and prospect rankings series by climbing the mound to dive into the starting pitcher position. As usual, pitching injuries are coming hot and heavy this season, which always causes a shake-up in rankings, both short-term and long-term. Most of the healthy aces have been studs this season, but we've had […]

James Cook Going Through Pre-Game Warmups

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was seen in full uniform going through pre-game warmups on Saturday before the team's preseason opener versus the New York Giants, according to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. Cook started training camp this summer participating with the team, but he recently made the decision to sit out of practices as he […]