Tetairoa McMillan Ready to Shine with Thielen Gone

The Carolina Panthers are wasting no time elevating rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan, especially after trading veteran Adam Thielen back to Minnesota. McMillan, the No. 8 overall pick, offers size, athleticism, and big-play ability, and his role as Bryce Young's top target appears to be taking shape quickly. Young showed steady growth and confidence in the […]

Jason Alexander Records Eight Strikeouts

Houston Astros pitcher Jason Alexander had his swing-and-miss stuff working during Thursday's outing against the Colorado Rockies. Alexander came into this game allowing two earned runs or less in five straight outings. The Rockies were able to do some damage to Alexander, but he was still able to have success. Alexander tossed 5.2 innings, allowing […]

TreVeyon Henderson Set to be Playmaker of Patriots Offense

The New England Patriots may have struck gold with rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson. The former Ohio State star has flashed explosiveness throughout camp, drawing comparisons to the excitement Curtis Martin generated as a rookie. Henderson's versatility should earn him touches early, with opportunities in both the return game and as a change-of-pace option behind […]

Logan Webb Pitches Well on Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb looked sharp on the mound once again during Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander entered this game on a hot stretch with one earned run allowed or less in four of his last five starts. Webb tossed seven innings, allowing three runs on seven hits while […]

Dylan Sampson Takes RB2 Role in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns rookie Dylan Sampson has emerged as the clear No. 2 back behind Jerome Ford with Quinshon Judkins still unsigned. Sampson has shown burst and reliability in camp, locking down the change-of-pace role. Ford, meanwhile, has never logged more than 250 touches in a season, leaving the door open for Sampson to carve out […]

Luther Burden III Shows Blocking Prowess During Preseason

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is making an early mark with his run blocking. The former Missouri standout has shown a knack for driving defenders into the second level and clearing lanes for the ground game. While Burden still has work to do as a route runner and must sharpen his concentration […]

Kyle Schwarber has Historic Performance in Rout of Braves

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber broke out of his slump in a big way during Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He got the fun started off early with a solo home run in the first inning. Schwarber followed that with a two-run blast in the fourth and a three-run round-tripper in the fifth inning. […]

Miguel Vargas Exits with Wrist Injury

Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Vargas was attempting to make a catch at first base when Yankees' outfielder Aaron Judge ran into his arm which bent back his wrist. Vargas exited the contest and finished the game 1-for-2 […]

Corey Seager Has Successful Surgery

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (abdomen) underwent a successful appendectomy on Thursday. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and required emergency surgery. The expectation is that Seager will return at some point this season. The Rangers expect Seager to miss a few weeks, but he shouldn't be done for the 2025 campaign. Josh Smith figures to […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Dont'e Thornton Jr., Elic Ayomanor, Isaac TeSlaa Outlooks

Three intriguing rookie wide receivers, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Elic Ayomanor, and Isaac TeSlaa, are generating significant buzz in fantasy football drafts. Each has a unique story and an opportunity to make an immediate impact in Week 1. Thornton, a former top-10 recruit, has a clear path to playing time with the Raiders. Ayomanor has earned […]

Raiders Valuing Versatility in Running Back Room Behind Ashton Jeanty

Las Vegas Raiders running back coach Deland McCullough said that the team "want(s) to have other guys who can come in and spell" rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic. In addition to Jeanty, the Raiders have running backs Zamir White, Raheem Mostert, and Dylan Laube on their 53-man roster. Reed […]

Bryan Abreu Extends Scoreless Streak, Notches Fourth Save

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu collected his fourth save of the year in a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Abreu threw a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning, struck out two, and racked up 11 strikes on 12 pitches. The right-hander hasn't allowed a run in August over a dozen appearances and 13 innings, […]

Daniel Palencia Takes Loss on Thursday

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (1-4) took his fourth loss of the season in a 4-3 defeat against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Palencia entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth in a 3-3 game and retired the first batter he faced before surrendering three straight singles - two softly hit balls and […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2025 Darlington-2 - Cook Out Southern 500

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. […]

Kyle Williams Was Progressing Before Getting Injured?

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams (head/undisclosed) was "sidelined by injury just as it seemed he was grasping the offense," according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Williams was forced out of New England's second preseason game after getting hit in the head, and missed the team's third preseason game as a result. […]

JoJo Romero Records Fifth Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero closed out a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to log his fifth save of the season. Romero allowed one hit and no runs in a 12-pitch ninth inning, extending his modest scoreless streak to five appearances. The Cardinals haven't named a closer since they traded Ryan […]

"Too Early to Know" Jacory Croskey-Merritt's Role in Washington

Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic writes that it's "still too early to know" how much playing time Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt will receive early in the season. Croskey-Merritt was one of the breakout stars of training camp, and the Commanders seemingly cleared a spot for him by trading away incumbent back Brian […]

Jesse Winker Continuing to Deal With Back Pain

New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker (back) started a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, but he's still dealing with "intermittent back pain." Winker has missed a month and a half with lower-back inflammation, and he'll only return in 2025 if he's able to manage the pain. This may end up as […]

Connor Norby Expected to Return Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list on Friday. Norby has been on the shelf with a broken left hamate bone since July 12 and had to undergo surgery to repair it. The 25-year-old has played in 72 games this season and hit .241/.289/.364 with six […]

Evan Carter Done for Season

The Texas Rangers will transfer outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which will end his season. Carter won't have enough time to make it back in September after he fractured his right wrist on a hit by pitch on Aug. 21. The oft-injured Carter played in just 45 games last […]

Tre' Harris Does Side Work on Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris (undisclosed) was "working off to the side" during the team's practice on Wednesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris missed the team's preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers with an undisclosed injury, and his status for Week 1 is not yet clear. With Ladd […]

Overvalued Draft Picks to Avoid - Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List (2025)

There are players every year who break out onto the NFL scene and win people fantasy championships. However, as every fantasy manager knows, there is also a group of players every year that bust and leave their fantasy teams out to dry. As important as it is to find those breakouts and sleepers, it’s equally […]

CBS Fantasy Football Value Picks and Sleepers: Upside Draft Targets for CBS Leagues (2025)

As we enter the home stretch before the start of another NFL season, fantasy football leagues everywhere are hosting their annual draft. No matter how much experience you have, there can be a lot of pressure when you enter the war room. That’s why managers must enter their drafts fully prepared to handle whatever comes […]

Jaguars Not Tipping Hand on Travis Hunter's Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter will play both ways in 2025, but the team is unwilling to tip its hand on how often he'll line up on either side of the ball. Speaking with the media on Wednesday, first-year general manager James Gladstone said: "There's a competitive advantage to not knowing what side […]

Xavier Hutchinson Becoming One of C.J. Stroud's Favorite Targets

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson has looked like the team's No. 3 in camp behind Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle observes. Alexander pegs rookie second-round pick Jayden Higgins at No. 4 and rookie third-rounder Jaylin Noel fifth in the pecking order. Hutchinson - who, like Higgins and […]

Christian Gonzalez Still Not Practicing

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) missed practice on Thursday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Globe reports. Gonzalez hasn't practiced since he injured his left hamstring on July 28, nor did he play in any of the team's three preseason games. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return when the Patriots get back […]

Devin Duvernay Re-Signs With Bears

The Chicago Bears announced that they have re-signed wide receiver Devin Duvernay to their active roster one day after releasing him. A third-round pick in 2020, Duvernay spent the first four years of his career with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. The 27-year-old hasn't posed much of an offensive threat, […]

Ryan Yarbrough to Return as Reliever

New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) is set to return to the team as a relief pitcher, according to manager Aaron Boone. The southpaw is currently on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique issue. This season, Yarbrough owns a 3.90 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and a 49/17 K/BB ratio across 16 appearances (eight […]

Early-Round Running Back Landmines to Avoid - Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

Everyone loves breakouts and sleepers. However, the players to avoid might be just as important as the breakouts and sleepers. We've discussed the dead zone at running back, which has evolved throughout the years. Typically, the market pushed up running backs who had projected volume to begin the season. However, drafters weren't thinking about how […]

Payton Tolle Expected to Make Debut on Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle is scheduled to make his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Wow, that was quick as Tolle was selected by the Red Sox in the second-round of the 2024 draft. He holds a 3.04 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a 133/23 K/BB ratio across 20 appearances in […]