RADIO
Faizon Brandon Emerging as Leader in Tennessee QB Race
Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon has emerged as the reported leader in the Volunteers' battle for QB1, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Nothing is official yet. Tennessee wrapped up its second and final preseason scrimmage Saturday, and Josh Heupel still would not name a starter afterward, saying the staff will evaluate who has earned the job and what is best for the team. Both Brandon and George MacIntyre have gotten extensive work with the first-team offense. RotoBaller currently has Brandon at QB35 in its CFF quarterback rankings, so the movement matters for drafts even without a formal announcement. Tennessee opens against Furman on Sept. 5.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Cam Cannarella Showing Little Power This Month at Triple-A
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Cam Cannarella is hitting .250 this month at Triple-A Jacksonville with no homers and one RBI in what has been an August that has lacked power for the left-handed hitter. The 22-year-old has shown little power in his 25 games with Jacksonville, hitting .264 with one homer and four RBI. In High-A and Double-A combined prior to his promotion to Jacksonville, Cannarella combined to hit 12 homers with 51 RBI. The outfielder is the No. 6 prospect in the Marlins' system and has a 55-grade hit tool with 60-grade speed. Cannarella is likely a year or so away from a promotion to Miami, so he can best be left on waivers in redraft leagues and is more of a dynasty league target. Miami has a deep outfield at the big league level, so Cannarella is not likely to break through this season to make a fantasy impact.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Keelon Russell Wins Alabama Starting Quarterback Job
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell will open the season as the Crimson Tide's starter after beating out Austin Mack for the job, according to On3's Chris Low and Pete Nakos. Russell was barely used behind Ty Simpson last year, throwing just 15 passes and completing 11 of them for 143 yards and two touchdowns. He made his move this preseason. Russell's ability to get outside the pocket and keep plays alive reportedly stood out in scrimmage work, and that's a big part of what makes him interesting for fantasy. RotoBaller has him at QB17 and No. 148 overall right now. That's a pretty aggressive ranking for a quarterback who has never started a college game, but the job is his and the rushing element helps. We'll get our first real look Sept. 5 against East Carolina.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Cooper Ingle Can Be Left on the Waiver Wire in Redraft Leagues
Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfield prospect Cooper Ingle is looking for another chance at the big leagues after a promotion earlier this season. At Triple-A Columbus, Ingle has had a decently productive month of August with two homers, nine RBI, and a .236 batting average in 55 at-bats. Ingle had 21 at-bats in Cleveland when he was called up and produced just two hits with two RBI. In 82 games in Columbus this year, Ingle is hitting .305 with 18 homers and 61 RBI. The No. 5 prospect in the Guardians' system, Ingle has a 55-grade hit tool. Ingle has spent time at catcher and outfield as Cleveland has tried him out in left field to mixed results defensively. It looks unlikely that the Guardians will give Ingle another shot at the majors, and he can be left on most waiver wires in redraft leagues.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Ty'Anthony Smith Dismissed From Texas Program
Texas linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith has been dismissed from the program for conduct detrimental to the team, head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Saturday. Smith was coming off a 2025 season with 60 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. He had also been competing with transfers Rasheem Biles and Justin Cryer for a starting job. Anwar Richardson first reported Friday that Smith was no longer with Texas. The Longhorns still have Brad Spence and freshmen Tyler Atkinson and Kosi Okpala in the linebacker room, but Smith's departure takes away an experienced piece of the rotation. For fantasy formats using team defenses, this is more of a depth concern than an immediate downgrade. Ohio State comes to Austin in Week 2.
Source: OnTexasFootball
Source: OnTexasFootball
Jalen Hurts Looks Ready to Run More in 2026
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts didn't suddenly become a bad fantasy option last year, but one of the biggest parts of his game disappeared. Hurts still threw a career-high 25 touchdowns against six interceptions in 16 games, while his rushing line slipped to 421 yards and eight scores. Both were five-year lows. That's why the camp reports matter. Vic Fangio said Hurts "looks faster," and the tush push is staying in Sean Mannion's new offense. Those goal-line chances aren't going anywhere. There is some risk around the passing game after A.J. Brown was traded to New England, and the Eagles are breaking in several new receivers behind DeVonta Smith. Still, Hurts has looked comfortable enough in the new scheme and hit several deep balls during joint practices with the Patriots. RotoBaller has him at QB6. If even part of last year's lost rushing production comes back, there is room for Hurts to beat that ranking.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Michael Arroyo Adjusting Well To Triple-A
Seattle Mariners middle-infield prospect Michael Arroyo has adjusted nicely since his call-up to Triple-A Tacoma. In 36 games with the Rainiers, Arroyo has hit .275 with seven homers and 30 RBI with 29 runs scored. The infield prospect comes in at No. 3 on the Mariners' updated prospect list and has a 55-grade hit tool with 55-grade power and 50-grade speed. Signed out of Colombia, Arroyo has fared well in his minor-league career and has one more step to go in his progression to complete the journey to the MLB. At age 21, Arroyo is worth taking a chance on in fantasy leagues, as the right-handed hitter could see a call-up to Seattle before the end of this season. He likely needs a bit more time in Triple-A to adjust, but the Mariners could reward the youngster with a promotion soon.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
AJ Barner Making a Strong Case for Late-Round Attention
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner played through a lot last season and still put together a useful second year. He caught 52 of 68 targets for 519 yards and six touchdowns in 17 games, with five of those receiving scores coming from inside the 20. Barner needed two surgeries after the season, but he was back for the first practice of training camp and has looked good since. His August 7 practice stood out. Barner broke loose for a long catch-and-run touchdown off play action and added several more intermediate and deep catches from Sam Darnold. Seattle also has a new offensive coordinator in Brian Fleury, who came over after coaching tight ends and coordinating the run game in San Francisco. The tricky part is Elijah Arroyo. Seattle's 2025 second-round pick has had a strong summer himself and should get more chances after catching only 15 passes as a rookie. That could make Barner tough to trust every week. Still, he's healthy, coming off six receiving touchdowns, and has kept making plays in camp. RotoBaller ranks Barner TE29 and 218th overall in PPR, which leaves him worth considering late if you're waiting at tight end.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ashton Jeanty's Redraft Case Looks Stronger in Year 2
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty didn't need a huge preseason workload to help his case. He ran three times for 16 yards on the opening drive against Arizona, then did not play Thursday in Houston. The bigger reason his redraft outlook is up is what Las Vegas changed around him. Jeanty finished his rookie year with 975 rushing yards, 55 catches, 346 receiving yards and 10 total touchdowns despite a line that cycled through 11 starters. The Raiders added three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and Spencer Burford, and Jeanty has stayed the lead back throughout camp. Klint Kubiak has also made it clear he wants his best players on the field, even with rookie Mike Washington Jr. showing enough to earn praise this summer. Jeanty has already shown he can handle 321 touches and contribute as a receiver, so the improved blocking is the part that matters most. RotoBaller has him RB11 and 18th overall in PPR. He was already a strong pick, but the setup looks better now than it did after last season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jake Bobo Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (knee) will miss the entire 2026 season. The Seahawks placed him on injured reserve Saturday, one day after he suffered a significant knee injury during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans, according to Adam Schefter. Seattle's official site also confirmed that the roster move ends Bobo's season. He was injured while trying to make a leaping catch Friday and had to leave practice on a cart. The Seahawks signed Julian Hicks to fill the open roster spot. Bobo wasn't a fantasy factor after catching just two passes for 20 yards in 12 regular-season games last year, but he had become a valuable role player for Seattle through his work as a blocker and on special teams. His season ending this way is a real loss for the Seahawks, even if it doesn't create a major fantasy opening in the passing game.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Bo Davidson With Homers In Consecutive Games at Triple-A
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bo Davidson has homers in two straight games in the middle of a powerful month of August at Triple-A Sacramento. In 68 August at bats, Davidson has six homers and 22 RBI while hitting .382. In 31 games since his promotion to Triple-A, the 24-year-old is hitting .315 with six homers and 26 RBI. Davidson, the No. 8 prospect for the Giants, is a nice five-tool player with the 55-grade power and speed combination. He had 14 stolen bases at Double-A Richmond prior to his promotion to Sacramento. At 24 years old Davidson is the right age for a chance at the major leagues and his power-speed combo makes him an appealing fantasy addition. But it might not be until next season that fantasy managers are able to see his debut.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Greg Dulcich Worth Another Look in Redraft Leagues
Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich has enough going his way to be worth another look in redraft leagues. He was quiet for most of 2025, then finally found something late. Over Miami's last five games, Dulcich caught 16 of 18 targets for 222 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins brought him back in March, and he entered camp leading a rebuilt tight end room. There is more room for targets now, too. Tyreek Hill was released in February and Jaylen Waddle was traded to Denver a month later, leaving Miami without either of its top veteran wideouts from last season. Dulcich has stayed involved with Malik Willis, including a 30-yard completion during practice on August 17. It is not a completely clean setup. Miami used a third-round pick on Will Kacmarek, and Dulcich has never played more than 10 games in an NFL season. Still, the late-2025 production was real and the path to touches is better than it was a year ago. RotoBaller has Dulcich at TE26 and 211th overall in its latest PPR rankings. If you wait on tight end, he is at least worth a swing that late.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bryan Woo Won't Make a Start This Weekend
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (shoulder) has been pushed back from this weekend's series against the Chicago Cubs due to discomfort in his right shoulder, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. It is to be determined when he will make his next start, although manager Dan Wilson sounded optimistic that Woo will avoid a trip to the injured list. With Woo sidelined for now, the Mariners are calling up top left-handed pitching prospect Kade Anderson for his major-league debut on Saturday. Right-hander Bryce Miller will get the nod in the series finale on Sunday. Woo was pulled from his last start early last Sunday against the division-rival Houston Astros with something bothering his right shoulder, and the Mariners are going to play it safe and hold him out this weekend. Check back to see if the M's clear him to pitch in their upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which starts on Monday at T-Mobile Park. Woo finished off July by allowing 10 earned runs with 13 strikeouts and four walks in 10 innings in two starts against the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers, but in his three starts so far in August, he's given up only two earned runs with three walks and 15 strikeouts in 18 innings versus the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and Astros.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Seaver King Showing Off Power at Triple-A Rochester
Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King is red-hot at Triple-A Rochester with five homers in his last six games and eight homers and 15 RBI during the month of August while hitting .394. In 51 games since his promotion to Rochester, King is hitting .320 with 13 homers and 41 RBI to go with nine stolen bases. The talented middle infielder hit .336 at Double-A Harrisburg prior to his promotion, but has battled injuries this season. King is the No. 4 prospect for the Nationals out of Wake Forest and boasts 70-grade speed. Likely to be a big-time five-category producer at the major league level, King could get a look this season, but the Nationals have been hesitant to give him a promotion. With CJ Abrams and Nasim Nunez manning shortstop and second base respectively it is unlikely for King to get the call this year, but if he keeps up the power stroke he could force his way to a promotion.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
CJ Abrams Missing Third Straight Game With Ankle Injury
Washington Nationals middle infielder CJ Abrams (ankle) is missing a third straight game on Saturday against the division-rival Miami Marlins due to a left-ankle injury that he suffered in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers, per MLB.com. Abrams is considered day-to-day for now, but if he is unable to return for the weekend series against Miami, the Nats could be forced to send him to the 10-day injured list next week. Nasim Nunez is starting at shortstop and batting ninth, while Jose Tena will man the keystone and hit sixth on Saturday against Marlins right-hander Eury Perez. Abrams, who recently was asked to move from shortstop to second base, is having a breakout 2026 campaign offensively, hitting .279/.354/.530 with an .884 OPS, 29 home runs, 91 RBI, 24 stolen bases, and 77 runs scored across 124 games and 534 plate appearances. He has already set career highs in home runs and RBI in his fifth year in the big leagues. Fantasy managers would really love to get good news that he will be ready to return for Sunday's series finale in Miami.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
