Rashee Rice Back at Practice on Monday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (groin) is back on the practice field at training camp on Monday. Rice has been dealing with a minor groin injury at camp and was held out of the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals as a result. With Marquise Brown (ankle) also held out […]

Nick Lodolo Plays Catch on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) played catch on Sunday for the first time in four days, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 5 due to a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo is expected to return from the IL once eligible on August 20, […]

Jack Kochanowicz Optioned to Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday night, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Kochanowicz was sent down earlier in the year after allowing eight earned runs to the Texas Rangers on July 10, but he was recalled by Los Angeles after just one minor […]

Jaycee Horn Doing Individual Work on Monday

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (thumb) is doing individual work off to the side during Monday's training camp practice. Horn was involved in a car accident last week and needed some stitches in his left thumb. As a result, the 25-year-old defensive back was held out of practices last week and also didn't play in […]

Eryk Anders Suffers First-Round TKO

Eryk Anders suffered a first-round TKO loss to Christian Leroy Duncan on the UFC Vegas 109 main card opener on Saturday. Anders entered this fight hoping to win his third consecutive fight, but it didn't go the way he planned. In the first round, Anders landed a takedown, but Duncan managed to stand up and […]

Christian Leroy Duncan Scores First-Round TKO Win

Christian Leroy Duncan scored a first-round TKO win over Eryk Anders on the UFC Vegas 109 main card opener. After getting taken down by Anders, Duncan got back up to his feet and landed a devastating spinning back elbow that finished Anders in the first round. This was Duncan's fifth win inside the Octagon and […]

Ben Brown to Start Tuesday for the Cubs

Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown will start Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Brown's last outing came on August 4 against the Cincinnati Reds, and he worked four innings while allowing two hits and one earned run with five strikeouts. In 19 games (15 starts) for […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Still Not at Practice on Monday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) miss another training camp practice on Monday, according to Patriots beat writer Evan Lazar. Stevenson apparently picked up an undisclosed injury in Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders, when he had seven carries for 36 yards. The 27-year-old also didn't practice with the rest of the […]

Alexander Mattison Will Miss Entire Season With Neck Injury

Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison (neck) has a neck injury that will require season-ending surgery, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Mattison is expected to make a full recovery, but he will not play at all in 2025. The good news is that he has full strength and motion in his neck. Still, it's a […]

Jamaal Williams Working Out for Dolphins on Monday

Free-agent running back Jamaal Williams is scheduled to work out for the Miami Dolphins on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Williams worked out for the Chicago Bears on Saturday, so he could be getting close to signing with a team for the 2025 season. The 30-year-old played in 14 games for the New Orleans […]

Packers Plan to Rest Starters in Second Preseason Game

The Green Bay Packers are planning to rest their starters for their second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. However, Schneidman writes that the plan could change if head coach Matt LaFleur isn't happy with how the team practices this week. Green Bay's first-teamers on both […]

Javonte Williams Remains the First-Team Running Back in Dallas

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams "continues to see the most reps with the starters" among the team's backfield candidates, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. With Miles Sanders (knee) and Jaydon Blue (ankle/heel) both dealing with injuries, Williams may be a lock to open the season as the lead running back in Dallas. […]

Cade Otton Returns to Practice on Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (hamstring) is practicing on Monday for the first time since the opening week of training camp, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. The 26-year-old set career-highs in receptions (59) and receiving yards (600) in 2024 with the Buccaneers despite being limited to just 14 games. Otton is […]

Kenny Pickett Remains Limited in Practice

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) remains limited to seven-on-seven drills in practice, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. Pickett has been battling a hamstring strain since late July. He's still technically in the race to be the Browns' Week 1 starting quarterback, but all indications are that veteran Joe Flacco is the heavy favorite to […]

Early-Round Fantasy Football Avoids: Overvalued Draft Picks for Best Ball

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Those in best ball drafts don't need their early-round picks to […]

Stefon Diggs Held Out of First Preseason Game Due to "Coach's Decision"

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stated "coach's decision" as the reason why wide receiver Stefon Diggs did not play in the team's first preseason game against the Washington Commanders, per Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated. Kadlick notes that Diggs was late to the team's joint practice with Washington on Wednesday for an undisclosed […]

Kevin Austin Jr. Leads Saints In Targets

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. led the team in targets Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, hauling in four of five chances for 42 yards. The third-year pro looks to be in play for a depth receiver role on a Saints team in the midst of a quarterback battle. New Orleans is […]

Late-Round Targets for 2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Drafts

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy football championships are often celebrated through the superstars taken in […]

Rachaad White Considered "Day-to-Day"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that running back Rachaad White (hamstring) is "day-to-day," according to Pewter Report. The third-year back figures to be a key part of the Bucs' offense when healthy, but the club surely will be cautious with nearly a month to spare before Week 1 games. Managers should […]

Dillon Gabriel Back Practicing For Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (hamstring) is back at practice on Monday and could play this week, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The rookie did not play in Cleveland's first preseason game as fellow first-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders saw extended time. Gabriel, a third-round pick, figures to be part of […]

Hunter Renfrow Returns to Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (hamstring) was back at practice on Monday, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The oft-injured receiver is attempting a return to the NFL after missing the entire 2024 season due to ulcerative colitis, which he said caused him to drop down to as low as 150 pounds. A […]

German Marquez Throws a Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to throw live batting practice Tuesday, MLB.com reports. Marquez has been sidelined since July 21, meaning a rehab assignment is likely; however, the team has yet to announce whether that is necessary. While this is good news for German and the […]

Hyeseong Kim Could be Cleared For Live Batting Practice Later This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) could be cleared to take live batting practice by the end of the week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kim has resumed taking part in most baseball activities since landing on the injured list July 29 due to left shoulder bursitis, but […]

Jake Meyers Has Resumed Baseball Activities

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) is progressing well and is now sprinting, hitting, and engaging in outfield work. The Astros want to increase the volume and intensity of his activities before he advances to live at-bats, according to MLB.com. Meyers hit the 10-day injured list on July 11, but encouragingly enough, is now ramping […]

Gabriel Moreno Will Rehab At Triple-A Reno on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) will go on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, per manager Torey Lovullo. It looks like Arizona's next homestand is the target for reinforcements and roster decisions, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Moreno is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 18, and he […]

Kyle Bradish Expected to Make At Least One More Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) is expected to make at least one more rehab start before returning from the 60-day injured list, MLB.com reports. Bradish has worked 12 1/3 innings over four minor league starts, producing a subpar 6.57 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. While his numbers appear rough on the surface, his 3.57 FIP […]

5 One-Man Backfields to Avoid in 2025 Fantasy Football: Potential RB1 ADP Busts

Having a bell-cow running back in fantasy football is obviously a good plan. An RB with a steady stream of touches is, of course, a great building block for your starting lineup. Players like Bijan Robinson, Saquon Barkley, Ashton Jeanty, and Jonathan Taylor are particularly coveted assets for this very reason. Unfortunately, the number of […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 8/11/2025)

We've got a medium-sized slate with 11 games on Monday, so there are plenty of exploitable matchups to target to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to achieve a profitable result while sticking to reasonable odds, as we aim to minimize our risk in an unpredictable market like […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/11/25)

Happy Monday! We're getting down to the nitty-gritty of the playoff races, and the nationwide heatwave could REALLY help boost offense. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather and wind reports, as that could help make or break your decisions on which teams to stack. We're working for you on RotoBaller, and I […]

MLB Power Rankings: Every Team from Worst to First

The MLB Postseason is a lot closer than it seems. Just seven weeks away, teams need to get moving in order to separate themselves. We’re seeing that at the top with one team making itself th...