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Must-Have Rookie Wide Receivers For 2023 Fantasy Football
Check out our top 2023 fantasy football "Must Have" impact rookie wide receivers! Jon Mathisen discusses his top "Must Have" rookie wide receivers that will have an impact in 2023 fantasy football. You should consider targeting these impact rookie WRs in your 2023 fantasy football drafts. The 2023 fantasy football draft season is here - […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoDefense (D/ST) Rankings: 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Analysis, Week 1 Outlooks
Check out our top 12 2023 fantasy football Defense (D/ST) rankings! Jon Mathisen discusses his top 12 Defense (D/ST) rankings. You should consider targeting these D/ST's in your 2023 fantasy football drafts or on the waiver wire. The 2023 fantasy football draft season is here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023! Be sure to […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoDevin Sweet Claimed Off Waivers By Oakland
Relief pitcher Devin Sweet has been claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. The 26-year-old reliever was designated for assignment by Seattle on August 31 to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for Dominic Leone. Sweet appeared in just two games with the M's this season, posting a […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoEsteury Ruiz Absent From The Lineup On Saturday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Ruiz once again finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starter as the Halos are rolling with Griffin Canning in this one. Ruiz had a big hand in the A's drubbing of the Angels on Friday, […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAustin Nola Has A Vision-Related Issue
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has been diagnosed with a vision-related issue, according to beat writer Jeff Sanders. Nola, due to his struggles this season, was optioned to Triple-A El Paso back in mid-July. He hasn't played with the Chihuahuas since August 2, however, as he's undergone multiple neurological tests that eventually diagnosed his […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJohnny Cueto To Start On Saturday Against Washington
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (illness) is expected to start on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Cueto was placed on the 15-day injured list back on August 21 with a viral infection, and although he hasn't been officially activated yet, beat writer Jordan McPherson stated that the veteran hurler is starting on Saturday. It's […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoZack Kelly Looks Sharp In Rehab Appearance On Friday
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Zack Kelly (elbow) worked a scoreless inning of relief on Friday during his minor league rehab appearance with Single-A Greenville. The 28-year-old reliever injured his elbow back in mid-April and looked to be done for the season at the time. He's slowly worked his way back and now has a […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoChris Devenski Activated From The Bereavement List
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski has been activated from the bereavement list and added to the active roster, according to Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Devenski, who was released by the Angels last week, recently signed a one-year deal with the Rays. He was promptly placed on the bereavement list after […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoZack Moss Could Potentially Return In Week 2
Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery and could be back in Week 2 against the Houston Texans or Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens, at the latest. The fourth-year running back broke his forearm in late July and underwent surgery but has recovered quicker than […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoMatt Barkley Waived With Injury Settlement
Buffalo Bills quarterback Matt Barkley (elbow) was waived from Injured Reserve with an injury settlement. The veteran QB injured his right elbow during the preseason, and the Bills decided to release him with an injury settlement, as opposed to keeping him on IR for the rest of the year. Depending on the severity of his […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJared Goff And The Lions Working Towards An Extension
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and the team are working towards an extension, according to general manager Brad Holmes. The Lions' GM told the media that they've had "good dialogue" with Goff on a possible contract extension with the team. The 28-year-old QB was part of the Matthew Stafford trade with the Los Angeles Rams […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoRomeo Doubs Held Out Of Practice This Week
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (hamstring) missed practice this week with a hamstring issue but was able to get in some sprints off to the side, per beat writer Rob Demovsky. Doubs' practice status has been a concern this week as he either hasn't practiced at all or has not participated in team […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAndres Munoz Picks Up His 11th Save On Wednesday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz earned the save on Wednesday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning to go along with one strikeout in a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. The M's clawed back to gain a narrow one-run lead in the seventh inning and Matt Brash did his thing in the eighth […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBryce Miller Gets A No-Decision On Wednesday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller took a no-decision on Wednesday when he allowed three runs on seven hits with five strikeouts over six innings in a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. Miller struggled with his efficiency in this one but he battled long enough to give his team six innings. He really had […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJelani Woods Placed On Injured Reserve
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (hamstring) was placed on IR on Wednesday. The second-year tight end missed the entire preseason with a hamstring issue and now cannot be activated until at least Week 4. Woods posted a decent rookie season--as far as tight ends go--last year when he had 25 catches for 312 yards […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoIsaiah McKenzie Signs With The Colts
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie has re-signed with the team after being released earlier in the day on Wednesday. The veteran wideout signed with the Colts in the offseason and was battling with rookie Josh Downs for the Colts' starting slot role during camp. After McKenzie was initially released it appeared that Downs had […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoMelvin Gordon III Signs With The Ravens
Baltimore Ravens running back Melvin Gordon III has signed with the team to be a member of their practice squad one day after being released. The veteran RB didn't do enough during camp to crack the 53-man roster but they were able to bring him back this way. After fizzling out with the Broncos over […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoZach Ertz Uncertain If He'll Play In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) is uncertain whether or not he'll be able to play in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. Ertz has been cleared to practice since mid-August, but he told reporters on Wednesday that he needs to see how he recovers after stringing together multiple practices, among other things. He […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoMike Boone Temporarily Released Then Re-Signed
Houston Texans running back Mike Boone was temporarily released by the team but then quickly re-signed, according to beat writer Aaron Wilson. Wilson described the move as "roster gymnastics" as Boone re-signed with the team for the same two-year deal he inked in the offseason. It definitely makes sense for the Texans to keep the […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAndy Isabella Released By The Bills On Tuesday
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andy Isabella was released by the team ahead of Tuesday's roster cutdown deadline. Isabella signed on with the Bills after the Ravens released him in late July and there was an outside chance he could have cracked the Bills 53-man roster due to their lack of depth at the receiver position. […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBenny Snell Jr. Waived By The Lions
Detroit Lions running back Benny Snell Jr. was released by the team as they got their roster down to 53 men on Tuesday. The former Kentucky Wildcat spent the last four seasons with the Steelers, where he compiled 982 rushing yards on 275 carries (3.6 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns, mostly in a backup […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoDeneric Prince Released By The Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs running back Deneric Prince was waived by the team on Tuesday as they cut their roster down to 53. Early on in OTA's and training camp, there was a thought that the undrafted rookie out of Tulsa could crack the Chiefs roster but that proved to be false. It's highly likely that […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJerry Jeudy Will Not Go On Short-Term Injured Reserve
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) is unlikely to go on short-term Injured Reserve to begin the season, according to general manager George Paton. This is definitely a step in the right direction for Jeudy, who suffered a hamstring injury last week in camp. His status for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJ.J. Arcega-Whiteside Released By The Falcons
Atlanta Falcons tight end J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was released by the team on Tuesday as they cut their roster down to 53 players. Infamously drafted before D.K. Metcalf, Diontae Johnson, and Terry McLaurin in the 2019 NFL Draft, Arcega-Whiteside was a highly productive receiver at Stanford but never found solid footing at that position in the […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoChris Jones Placed On Reserve/Did Not Report List
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has been placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report List by the team. The 2022 All-Pro is looking for a new deal and had previously threatened to hold out into the regular season. Apparently, after missing all of training camp and the preseason, he wasn't bluffing. The 29-year-old tallied […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoTeoscar Hernandez Stays Hot With Two More RBI
Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles and a strikeout in a 7-0 shutout win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Hernandez drove home teammate Julio Rodriguez on two separate occasions--in the bottom of the third and bottom of the sixth--with a pair of RBI singles. Rodriguez has been […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBlake Snell Punches Out Nine Over Seven Innings In Victory
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell dominated on Monday, tossing seven shutout innings while limiting the Cardinals to just two hits to go along with nine strikeouts and five walks in a 4-1 victory. While the five free passes are a blemish on the stat line, Snell still handled the Cardinals with ease, limiting […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoKyle Tucker Reaches Thrice And Swipes A Bag
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles, a run scored, a walk, and a stolen base in a 13-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. The Astros were losing this game 4-3 heading into the top of the sixth before they exploded for six runs in the frame. […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoMookie Betts Blasts 35th Home Run In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBI, and two runs scored in a 7-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Betts stayed hot in this one, slugging his 35th long ball of the year in top of the sixth inning. He took Chris Murphy deep with […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJose Ramirez Goes Deep In Win Over Toronto
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, two RBI, a walk, and a stolen base in a 10-7 extra-innings win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. J-Ram filled up the stat sheet in this contest, highlighted by his two-run homer off Yusei Kikuchi in the top […]
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