Owen Wright Rushes for 87 Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Owen Wright put together a strong performance on the ground during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Wright rushed the ball 18 times for 87 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown in the first quarter. It was the first preseason game, so a majority of the Bucs backups took the […]

Could Josh Berry Be Worth Rostering for Watkins Glen DFS Lineups?

Wood Brothers Racing driver Josh Berry will start 24th in the Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International. Berry's starting position will mark the third time in his Cup career that he will start a road course race inside the top 25. In his only prior Cup start at Watkins Glen in 2024 […]

Zane Smith Is One of the Top Overall DFS Value Plays at Watkins Glen

Zane Smith of Front Row Motorsports qualified 34th for Sunday's Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International. This is his lowest starting position to date in his Cup career at the site. In his only previous Cup start at Watkins Glen in 2024, Smith finished in fifth position after starting 19th. He also […]

Xavier Smith Paces Rams Receivers in Preseason Opener

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith led the team with three receptions and 55 yards during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He showed a solid rapport with third-year quarterback Stetson Bennett, who was the only Rams signal-caller to register a snap in the victory. Smith is heading into his third NFL season, […]

Stetson Bennett Leads Rams to Victory in Preseason Opener

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett completed 16 of 24 pass attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during Saturday's preseason opener. He also took one sack and rushed three times for an additional 11 yards on the ground. A former fourth-round pick, Bennett is heading into his third pro season and has […]

Jarquez Hunter Leads Backfield in Carries Saturday

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 41 yards on 11 carries during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He was not targeted in the passing game, but he did add a 21-yard kick return to his stat line. Although we would've liked to see him average more than 3.7 yards per […]

Travis Hunter Involved Early in NFL Debut

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter showed off his two-way abilities in a 31-25 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the opening preseason game, it was expected Hunter would play a little bit on both sides of the ball, which is exactly what happened. He played 10 offensive snaps and eight defensive snaps. On offense, […]

Julio Rodriguez Homers Twice in Win

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez came up clutch for this team during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rodriguez got the fun started off early with a two-run home run in the first inning. He continued his hot swinging with a solo blast in the third inning as well. He finished this game 2-for-5 […]

Blake Corum Scores Two Touchdowns Against Dallas

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum rushed nine times for 32 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He also converted two targets into one reception for four yards. Although Corum was relatively inefficient in terms of yards, averaging just 3.6 per carry, his ability to find the end […]

Cal Raleigh Blasts 44th Homer

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been in a bit of a slump recently, but was able to make some noise during Saturday's game. Raleigh helped extend the lead with a three-run home run off right-hander Joe Boyle in the third inning. It was his 44th long ball of the season, which now puts him […]

Ethan Salas Cleared to Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. The Padres' top-ranked prospect hasn't played in a game since April 17 due to a stress reaction in his back. The 19-year-old played in only 10 games at Double-A San Antonio before succumbing to injury, going 6-for-32 (.188) with a […]

Simeon Woods Richardson Needed Parasite Removed

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) recently underwent a procedure to remove a parasite from his digestive tract. Woods Richardson was placed on the injured list in early August due to an illness. The organization figured out it was a parasite that he likely got from a seafood meal. Now with it removed, […]

Bhayshul Tuten Finds End Zone in First NFL Appearance

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten had a solid debut in a 31-25 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Jacksonville's first preseason game, Tuten was the third running back on the field behind more experienced backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby. The 23-year-old amassed a total of 40 yards and scored an eight-yard […]

Michael Conforto Exits Early on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Conforto was hit by a pitch in the knee during the sixth inning of this contest. He stayed in to run the bases, but was pulled out of the lineup when his spot […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will take a look at some emerging power hitters that are nearing the 40% roster mark. In addition, we will highlight two multi-positional infielders who could be valuable assets down the stretch. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 20 of the […]

Gerrit Cole Could Resume Throwing Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is reportedly close to beginning to throw, according to manager Aaron Boone. There was no date or many details, but Cole is scheduled to throw at some point in August. This would be the first time that Cole has pitched since having Tommy John surgery in mid-March. […]

6 Fantasy Football Draft Targets, Sleepers for Deep Leagues (2025)

The 2025 Hall of Fame Game is in the books. That means the preseason has begun and football is officially back. As NFL fans prepare for the start of another season, fantasy football players are preparing for their annual fantasy football draft. Any experienced gamer knows that if you want to crush your competition, you […]

10 Quick Fantasy Football Takeaways from the Thursday and Friday Preseason Games

Preseason games aren't the end-all, be-all, but they're not nothing either. There is information that we can take away from the games that take place, despite the limited snap counts for starters. It is important not to overreact - positively or negatively - to any singular piece of information. The other thing we need to […]

Who Should I Draft? Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, Jaydon Blue Fantasy Football Outlooks (2025)

When trying to determine who to take in your fantasy football draft at the running back position in the middle rounds between Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, and Jaydon Blue, it's important to weigh each player's role, potential workload, and team dynamics. Each running back offers different strengths. Warren is an elite pass-catching back, while Jordan […]

Jordan Watkins Shows Promise In Preseason Loss

Wide receiver Jordan Watkins, the 49ers' fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss, made a good first impression on San Francisco's fans during the 30-9 loss to the Broncos. On the team's opening drive, quarterback Mac Jones dropped a long pass over Watkins' shoulder as he was fighting off a defender, and the rookie rumbled an […]

Corey Kiner Leads 49ers Backfield Against Broncos

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Corey Kiner had a solid day in his professional debut. In the 49ers' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, Kiner led San Francisco's backfield in touches and yards, taking 10 carries for 45 yards and catching one pass for a two-yard gain. He also served as a kick returner, […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has yet to be given a full look at the major leagues. However, with Arizona selling several key players at the trade deadline, the former first-round pick could finally be nearing his first extended stint in the big leagues. While he is currently on the IL with a hamstring […]

When Is Kristian Campbell Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell was able to break camp with the MLB team and immediately flashed upside in the major leagues. However, after a slow May, the Red Sox opted for him to continue his development in the minor leagues. Campbell has begun to find his swing at Triple-A and is on […]

Patrick Taylor Jr. Scores Touchdown in Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. scored the team's first points of the preseason on Saturday. Taylor ran it into the end zone from five yards out to seal the deal on the Niners' first drive. The touchdown ended up being the 49ers' only offensive score in their 30-9 loss to the Broncos. […]

Mac Jones Up And Down In 49ers Debut

The San Francisco 49ers opened the preseason with the newly acquired Mac Jones under center. Jones made a good first impression on his new fanbase, captaining a 71-yard drive that culminated in a score. On the drive, Jones dropped a deep pass over the shoulder of Jordan Watkins, who stretched the play into a 50-yard […]

Ryan Blaney Earns Surprise Pole at Watkins Glen

Despite not being a noted road racer, Ryan Blaney pulled off an unexpected pole at Watkins Glen in a dramatic upset over Shane van Gisbergen. As a result, people will automatically assume he's a bad choice for DFS play since he's hardly ever led here nor has he finished better than fifth. His average finish […]

Points Leader William Byron a Riskier DFS Pick than You Might Think

William Byron's typical trend at Watkins Glen has been a good finish followed by an unlucky result. Byron, the current points leader and one of NASCAR's top road racers, did win at Watkins Glen in dominant fashion in 2023 after beating Michael McDowell out of the pits, but he never led there otherwise. However, he […]

Shane van Gisbergen Hurts A.J. Allmendinger's Winning Chances at Watkins Glen

A.J. Allmendinger has never really gotten bad at road courses but he's become much less of a threat to win on them since Shane van Gisbergen became a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver this year. Watkins Glen is one of Allmendinger's best road courses. In addition to winning here in 2014, he finished in the […]

Expect Denny Hamlin to Make a Strategy Play to Gain Track Position at Watkins Glen

Denny Hamlin, this season's only four-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, looks to make it five at Watkins Glen on Sunday, but that seems like a real long shot since he is starting 22nd in a race where it seems like it will almost be impossible to pass. Although Hamlin is not particularly noted […]

Alex Bowman Will Likely Focus on Stage Points Instead of his Finish

After five top-1o finishes in his last six races, Alex Bowman is now pretty safe in the playoff picture and has a 63-point lead over Ryan Preece, greater than one full race with only three races remaining. However, when evaluating him for Sunday's race at Watkins Glen, that could be more of a curse than […]