Darren Waller on Track to Play in Week 1

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (return to football) is on track to play in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Miami has been bringing Waller along slowly after he spent the 2024 season retired from football. The soon-to-be 33-year-old projects as the team's clear top receiving threat […]

Jaylen Wright Will Not Practice on Monday

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (leg) is not practicing on Monday, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Wright had surgery on his injured leg in August, but avoided being placed on Injured Reserve. His exact return timeline is unknown, but Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel previously said that Wright could be back […]

Kyrie Irving "Healing Up Great"

According to Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, guard Kyrie Irving (knee) is "ahead of schedule" concerning his rehab efforts. The All-Star suffered a torn ACL in March, requiring surgery. The Mavs expect him back in 2026, and although he's making significant progress, the team has been "careful not to attach a timetable" regarding a […]

Kendrick Bourne Visiting 49ers on Monday

Veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Schultz reports that Bourne is also scheduled to visit the Washington Commanders on Tuesday "if a deal is not reached with San Francisco." That could indicate that the 49ers should be considered the favorites to […]

Tyreek Hill Practicing on Monday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) is practicing on Monday, according to Travis Wingfield of MiamiDolphins.com. Hill missed time in training camp with an oblique injury, but Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has said that he expects Hill to be ready for Week 1. The 31-year-old is looking for a bounce-back campaign after failing […]

Jayden Higgins - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team, 3-WR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/flex ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans bolstered their wide receiver room in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Jayden Higgins out of Iowa with the 34th overall pick. Higgins enjoyed a successful two-year career at the University of Iowa. During his debut […]

Anthony Walker Jr. Returns to Indianapolis on Practice-Squad Deal

Veteran linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. has agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Walker Jr. played the first four seasons of his career in Indianapolis from 2017 to 2020. The 30-year-old spent last season with the Miami Dolphins, recording 34 solo tackles and one sack in 14 games (eight […]

Dante Exum, Mavs Agree on a One-Year Deal

Free-agent guard Dante Exum agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks. There was talk about a new contract over the last few months. However, with Dallas recently waiving Olivier-Maxence Prosper, the Mavs finally had the cap space needed to make it official. The 2014 No. 5 overall pick played overseas before […]

Jaylen Warren Agrees to Two-Year Extension With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in agreement with running back Jaylen Warren on a two-year extension, per The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. The 26-year-old has spent the first three seasons of his career in Pittsburgh and is now tied to the team through 2027. Warren enters 2025 as the RB1 in Pittsburgh for the first time […]

De'Von Achane Practicing Monday, on Track to Play in Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) is returning to practice on Monday and is on track to play in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Achane missed over a week of practice due to a lingering calf issue, but appears to be full-go early this week. The 23-year-old should see […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 1 Include Trevor Lawrence, Michael Penix Jr., Geno Smith, more

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here. After spending months strategizing and preparing for the season, it is now time to start the journey towards winning a fantasy championship. The 2025 season hasn’t even started yet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t scour the waiver wire to try and find ways to […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 23

Welcome to the final Top 25 prospects to stash article of the season here on RotoBaller. Hopefully, this article has helped you throughout the 2025 season and landed you an impactful rookie or two along the way. With September callups happening today, on Monday, September 1, when this article is posted, this will likely be […]

Kaleb Johnson - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside RB4 ANALYSIS: After opting not to re-sign longtime starting running back Najee Harris in free agency, the Steelers found their potential next franchise option in Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL draft. Johnson spent his entire three-year college career at Iowa. During […]

Kyle Harrison Could Start Wednesday for the Red Sox

According to Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com, Boston Red Sox left-hander Kyle Harrison was initially set to start Sunday in Triple-A, and now he is not. With the report, the Red Sox plan to keep rookie Payton Tolle on at least five days of rest and would need one spot start each of the next two […]

100 Funny Fantasy Football Team Names - The Best Names for 2025

It’s almost here, RotoBallers! The 2025 NFL season will begin in mere days on September 4. By now your drafts may be done, your lineup may be set, and it may just be a waiting game until Thursday’s NFL Kickoff Game. It might feel like there is nothing left to do to prep for the […]

Quinshon Judkins Could Report to Browns This Week

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins could report to the organization this week, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. "I believe Judkins will be back with the Browns soon, possibly even sometime this week as they prepare for the Bengals," she wrote. This is a promising sign for Browns fans, as the second-round pick […]

Aaron Civale Will Pitch Out of the Bullpen For the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs plan to use right-hander Aaron Civale out of the bullpen after claiming him off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Civale has struggled in 2025, logging a 5.26 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 74/33 K/BB ratio in 89 innings pitched with the Milwaukee Brewers and the […]

Jake Meyers Nearing a Return for the Astros

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Jake Meyers (calf) could return from the 10-day injured list "in another week or so," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Meyers has been on the shelf nursing a calf injury since July 11, but once he's activated, he should take over center field duty […]

Jaydon Blue - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: After letting Rico Dowdle walk in free agency, the Dallas Cowboys opted to fill their running back room with veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. However, they also added a rookie in the fifth round, Jaydon Blue. Blue spent his entire college career with […]

Carmen Mlodzinski Lined up to Start on Tuesday

Right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski is listed as the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers at PNC Park, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. Mlodzinski will receive another turn through the Pittsburgh rotation. Still, for the second outing in a row, he'll most likely be deployed as an opener while bridging the gap to […]

Emmet Sheehan's Spot in the Rotation Being Skipped

Sonja Chen of MLB.com reported on Saturday that due to the off days last Thursday and this Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is being skipped this turn through the rotation, per manager Dave Roberts. That lines up Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday and Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday. Ohtani is expected to be the designated […]

Tyler Guyton Intends to Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton (knee) expects to play in Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, he told Clarence Hill Jr. of ALLDLLS.com. The 24-year-old was diagnosed with a bone fracture and sprain in his right knee near the end of July, and the expectation was that he would miss four to six […]

Eagles Bring Back Britain Covey

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Britain Covey to their practice squad. He spent his first three NFL seasons in Philadelphia before joining the Los Angeles Rams for training camp. However, he didn't make the Rams' 53-man roster and is now back with the Eagles as the regular season approaches. Covey appeared in 38 […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/1/25)

Happy Labor Day, RotoBallers! If you're off from work for the afternoon, I invite you to kick back to read my article with a coffee, and prepare for some fun afternoon baseball (when you can enjoy some cold ones). If you're still competing for that season-long title, our staff is still cranking out the articles […]

Chiefs, Trent McDuffie Not Expected to Finalize Extension

The Kansas City Chiefs and starting cornerback Trent McDuffie are not expected to finalize a contract extension before the 2025 regular season gets underway, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. The former first-round pick is a two-time All-Pro. He started 16 games last season, totaling 59 tackles, 13 passes defended, two interceptions, and one fumble […]

Early-Round Landmines to Avoid? Big-Name Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

You want to lock in production with your early-round picks in fantasy football drafts. That’s a given. Those picks are the backbone of your squad and where you want a large portion of your team’s fantasy scoring to come from each week. Not hitting on those initial selections puts you and your fantasy team squarely […]

Dylan Sampson - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson did not figure to have a significant role in his debut season after being selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Earlier in the draft, the Browns selected top running back prospect Quinshon Judkins […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 23)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 23 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 23 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We are in the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. Whether you're in the playoffs or trying to make a final late-season push in category leagues, you're looking to add players who can make a difference in your lineups. As the calendar turns to September, we have our final major prospect milestone date of […]

Best Guillotine League Strategy: Draft Guide, Fantasy Football Roster Tips (2025)

In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, who once said that the easiest part of any coach’s job is the cuts, Guillotine Leagues are all about who got cut and who didn’t.  Each week, the lowest-scoring team is eliminated, their roster purged onto the waiver wire, and their top players partitioned onto other teams. As […]