Texans GM: "We'll See" if Joe Mixon Plays in 2025

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio was non-committal on whether running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will play during the 2025 season when asked at a Wednesday press conference, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. The veteran back is on the reserve/non-football injury list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games, […]

Jalen Coker Expected To Have Bigger Role

With wide receiver Adam Thielen headed back to Minnesota in a Wednesday trade, the Carolina Panthers are planning on an enhanced role for receiver Jalen Coker, as reported by Jordan Schultz. A former undrafted free agent, Coker put together a solid rookie season on a bad Panthers team in 2024, accumulating 32 catches for 478 […]

Adam Thielen Traded to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are trading for their own former star wide receiver, Adam Thielen, Ian Rapoport reports. Carolina receives a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick, and Minnesota gets Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Thielen gets to return home, as not only did he spend nine years […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/27/2025)

I'm back with another batch of home run props for this wonderful Wednesday slate of MLB action! If you're new here, all we do is hunt for dingers every day. Some of my fellow writers will offer up three or four home run props, but lately I have been going with a "more is more" […]

Will Quinshon Judkins Play in Week 1 or in 2025? Fantasy Football Outlook and Rookie Update

After not opting to resign longtime running back Nick Chubb, the Cleveland Browns opted to find their next franchise running back in the second round of the NFL Draft in Ohio State standout Quinshon Judkins. Judkins was viewed as one of the top prospects at the position and was widely considered the RB1 in Cleveland […]

Mid-Round Wide Receiver League Winners for Fantasy Football (2025)

What is emerging as a very popular way to start fantasy drafts this season is going with two running backs with your first two picks. The "zero RB" strategy had a nice run there for a few years, but thanks to dominant seasons from Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, paired with the emergence of young […]

2025 Fantasy Football: Must-Have Late-Round Sleeper Picks

The late rounds of fantasy drafts provide us with gems every year. While nailing early picks creates a high floor for your team, hitting a late-round pick that turns into a weekly contributor to your team is what can take you to the next level. While other managers who haven't done their homework rely on […]

Will De'Von Achane Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane enjoyed a breakout season in his sophomore campaign, serving as Miami's clear workhorse back. After being deployed in a limited role as a rookie, Achane proved he can take on a full workload in his second season. However, the former third-round pick has recently suffered an injury and could […]

Nick Lodolo Expected to Return Wednesday Against the Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) is expected to return against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series finale on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The Reds have dropped the first two games of the series against the Dodgers, and are going to need a solid outing by their former first-round pick […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Kaleb Johnson, Jayden Higgins, DJ Giddens, Cam Skattebo, Luther Burden, Isaac TeSlaa

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Kaleb Johnson, Jayden Higgins, DJ Giddens, Cam Skattebo, Luther Burden, Isaac TeSlaa. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your […]

$1 Fantasy Football Auction Draft Values - Cheap Sleepers with Upside (2025)

As we enter peak fantasy football draft season, funds get tight. One way to block out how much you have spent in fantasy drafts this offseason is to sign up for an auction draft and find some players in the bargain bin to fill out your roster. It's like a fantasy football Jedi mind trick. […]

Rockies Move Antonio Senzatela to the Bullpen

The Colorado Rockies moved right-hander Antonio Senzatela to the bullpen on Tuesday, Christian Saez of TheDNVR.com reports. Senzatela has struggled mightily as a starter this season, posting a career-worst 7.15 ERA through 112 innings. His 1.90 WHIP and 61/42 K/BB do not get much better, either. At this time, it's unclear who will take Senzatela's […]

Pirates Designate Andrew Heaney for Assignment on Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated left-hander Andrew Heaney for assignment on Tuesday after he gave up five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning pitched on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates demoted Heaney to the bullpen earlier in August after a rough stretch in late June and July. On June 12, Heaney had […]

Will Jauan Jennings Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is coming off a career year in 2024 and has a chance to be the 49ers' top wide receiver going into the season after the team traded Deebo Samuel Sr. and is still waiting for Brandon Aiyuk (knee) to recover from last year's serious knee injury. However, […]

Top 10 Heisman Trophy Contenders for 2025 College Football: Week 1 Edition

After a nice little college football sampler this past weekend, the real Week 1 is finally upon us. With a full slate of games on the docket, we’ll get our first look at all the major Heisma...

Jack Kochanowicz Starting for the Angels on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz will start for the Angels on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers with Tyler Anderson (paternity) on the paternity list, Sam Blum of the Athletic reports. Kochanowicz last appeared for the Angels on August 10 and allowed six earned runs in three innings against the Detroit Tigers. For the season, […]

Top Wide Receiver Rebound Candidates - Fantasy Football Draft Targets With Upside (2025)

Every fantasy football season, you draft your team and feel good about it. Then, disaster strikes. Your top wide receiver ends up with five points per week, and your championship dreams fly right out the window. Here's the thing... bad seasons are inevitable. Injuries, coaching changes, team dynamics, and bad luck can turn your big […]

Cam Miller Waived by Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders waived rookie quarterback Cam Miller on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. A sixth-round pick out of North Dakota State, Miller showed some flashes during the preseason. His release comes as somewhat of a surprise, with Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (wrist) set to miss significant time after fracturing his wrist. […]

Fantasy Football D/ST Draft Sleepers - Team Defenses With Strong Early-Season Matchups

We love hyping up sleepers and must-have targets at various positions. However, we sometimes forget about defenses. Sometimes those team defenses can provide spike weeks, helping fantasy managers win leagues. In redraft leagues, the playoffs matter, but we need to reach that point. One way to increase our odds of reaching the fantasy football playoffs […]

Harold Fannin Jr. Set for Immediate Role in Cleveland?

Zac Jackson of The Athletic expects Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. to "play a lot, immediately" in 2025. Jackson also writes that Fannin Jr. and veteran tight end David Njoku will be both deployed together and moved around in different offensive formations. A third-round pick out of Bowling Green, Fannin Jr. recorded […]

DJ Giddens' Stock Up After Roster Cuts

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back DJ Giddens could be in a prime position to open the season as the team's RB2 after Indianapolis released veteran back Khalil Herbert on Tuesday. With Herbert off the roster, Giddens and Tyler Goodson (elbow) are the Colts' running backs behind Jonathan Taylor. Goodson may miss the start of the […]

Terance Mann Confident About Having a Big Year in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann hopes to take on a bigger role next season with his new team. "I'm excited for the challenge and I feel like I was built for this," Mann told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. "I'm in my prime right now and ready to show the world what I've really […]

Khalil Herbert Released by the Colts

Veteran running back Khalil Herbert has been released by the Indianapolis Colts, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Herbert signed with Indianapolis in free agency this past March, but is now likely headed elsewhere. In 14 games split between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals last season, Herbert logged 36 carries for 130 yards and one touchdown. […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 22 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With the regular season quickly approaching the end, it is more important than ever to find league-winning starting pitchers to bolster our rotation. In this week's piece, we will highlight an emerging pitcher in the Bronx and a breakout in Kansas City who have emerged as top waiver wire options. Who should […]

Amari Cooper Still Has "Some Juice Left"

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper told Kevin Patra of NFL.com that he still has "some juice left" and that signing with the Raiders will allow him to show it. Cooper signed a one-year deal with Las Vegas on Tuesday. The 31-year-old recorded 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns across 14 games […]

Zaccharie Risacher Aims to Improve Ball-Handling Skills

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher is focused on becoming a better ball-handler in his sophomore year. "I want to get more comfortable with the ball," Risacher said in an interview with Athletiko in Greece. "That's another area I want to improve my game in. Being able to find my spots on the floor and be […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 15

We're very close to the fantasy baseball playoffs. With those right around the corner, you need to know whether you can buy into surging hitters before making a potentially costly mistake. That's where we come in. We help you evaluate the expected stats, which are tremendously helpful in identifying luck. This week, we've got three […]

Jaguars Acquire Tim Patrick From Lions

The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 31-year-old recorded 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games with Detroit last year. The Lions' decision to move on from Patrick signals […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, Framber Valdez

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 22 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, and Framber Valdez. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

5 Auction League Draft Targets for Fantasy Football: Sleepers for $10 or Less (2025)

The NFL preseason is in the books. The next time we see NFL action, it will be when the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys square off on Thursday, September 4th, to begin Week 1. With the start of the season almost here, fantasy football drafts are in full swing. While most gamers join traditional snake […]