17 hours agoNew York Giants rookie wide receiver
Malik Nabers (groin) was not seen during Friday's practice, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Duggan reported that the LSU standout is dealing with the same groin issue he had earlier in the season during Week 7. However, Nabers was able to suit up that week and did not miss any time due to it. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status throughout the weekend in case he faces another setback. The former first-round pick has shown elite upside throughout his rookie campaign, as he has averaged an impressive 17.4 PPR points per game while playing on a struggling offensive unit. If Nabers can suit up this weekend, fantasy managers should feel confident starting him in all formats as a low-end WR1.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Dan Duggan
17 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar
Shohei Ohtani (shoulder), who was just named the 2024 National League MVP unanimously on Thursday night, is in the early stages of his recovery from arthroscopic surgery to fix a labrum tear in his left shoulder. "We've already removed the stitches," Ohtani said. "The current goal is to bring back my range of motion. Today we started working on core and we're slowly ramping up right now." He had surgery on Nov. 5. Ohtani didn't pitch at all in 2024 after rehabbing from right-elbow surgery in September of 2023. The 30-year-old's goal is still to be ready for Opening Day in 2025 as both a pitcher and hitter, although he's taking his time in his rehab this offseason. Ohtani became the first 50-homer, 50-steal player in MLB history in 2024 and will also be highly coveted in fantasy as a starting pitcher in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Associated Press
17 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) was a late addition to the injury report ahead of their Friday night game against the Brooklyn Nets. The former MVP is listed as questionable due to left knee injury management. Usually, injury management is the reason he misses back-to-back games, but the team hasn't played since Wednesday and their next game after this one is on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for any updates leading up to the 7:00 PM game time. If he's unable to play,
Andre Drummond will start again with
Guerschon Yabusele getting big minutes too.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
17 hours agoTabatha Ricci is set to face off against former title challenger Yan Xiaonan in the co-main event of UFC Macau. Her last two wins have been decision wins over Tecia Pennington and Angela Hill. She joined the UFC in 2021, and after losing her debut to Manon Fiorot, Ricci has gone 6-1. Ricci enters the fight as the underdog as DraftKings has her at a salary of $7,400. While in her UFC career of eight bouts, she's averaging 77.9 fantasy points per fight.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
17 hours agoHouston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) logged three practice sessions this week and is set to return this weekend to face the Tennessee Titans, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The former No.3 overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft missed the past two games with this ankle injury but is expected to return in this divisional tilt. Before the injury, the sophomore edge rusher tallied 27 tackles (20 solo), 7.5 sacks and one pass deflection. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should view Anderson as a solid option for sacks this weekend. In addition, with Anderson set to return, the Texans are shaping up to be an elite streaming option facing an inconsistent Tennessee offense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Wilson
17 hours agoYan Xiaonan will look to get back in the win column when she faces off against Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event of UFC Macau on Saturday. Xiaonan is coming off a unanimous decision loss at the hands of the UFC's women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili. Prior to that bout, Xiaonan won back-to-back fights, defeating Mackenzie Dern and Jessica Andrade. DraftKings sees Xiaonan as the favorite with a salary of $8,800. Throughout her UFC career of 11 bouts, she averages 71.4 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
17 hours agoBrooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (back) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old has battled a handful of injuries already this year, so returning from his three-game absence is great news. His minutes have fluctuated a lot, and he has only started in five of the 11 games he's played. He could be going up against a 76ers team without
Joel Embiid (questionable - knee), so his value may increase if that's the case.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
17 hours agoFree-agent right-hander
Hobie Harris agreed to a minor-league deal with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to a source. Harris is mostly known for his splitter. He made his major-league debut with the Washington Nationals in 2023 and allowed 12 runs (11 earned) on 21 hits (two homers) while walking 13 and striking out nine in 19 1/3 innings out of the bullpen that year. The 31-year-old was originally a 31st-round selection by the New York Yankees in 2015 out of the University of Pittsburgh. While pitching in the Minnesota Twins' system last year, Harris went 4-6 with a 6.79 ERA and 1.84 WHIP while walking 31 and striking out 62 in 44 relief appearances covering 54 1/3 frames. Harris is most likely to open the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Syracuse as minor-league relief depth for the Mets.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
17 hours agoWashington Commanders kicker
Austin Seibert (hip) is "trending in the right way," according to head coach Dan Quinn. The 28-year-old has been sidelined over the past two weeks with a hip injury but is shaping up to have a good chance to return to action this weekend. This week, Seibert remained a limited participant during practice. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status during Friday's session as it may provide clarity on his availability. In his absence,
Zane Gonzalez took over starting duties. Before this injury, Seibert was enjoying a nice breakout campaign as he went 25-for-27 on attempts and a perfect 27-for-27 on extra points. If he can return to action on Sunday, fantasy managers should view him as a high-end option in all formats, as he is facing a struggling Dallas defense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nicki Jhabvala
17 hours agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) was listed as questionable while he deals with a left ankle sprain, but has since been upgraded to probable ahead of Friday's tip-off. Finney-Smith will continue to start against the struggling Philadelphia 76ers as he's been in the starting five even while fighting ankle issues. So far this season, he averages 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, and has been viable in deeper category fantasy leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
17 hours agoMuslim Salikhov is scheduled to take on Song Kenan on the main card of UFC Macau on Saturday. In his last bout, Salikhov got back in the win column by defeating Santiago Ponzinibbio via split decision and that win came after he lost three of his last four fights. Since signing with the UFC, Salikhov has gone 7-4. DraftKings sees Salikhov as the favorite with a salary of $8,500. Throughout his UFC career of 11 bouts, he averages 53.7 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
17 hours agoThe Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration with catcher
Eric Haase on Friday, agreeing to an undisclosed one-year deal. The Brewers now have their backup catcher locked up for the 2025 season while catching prospect
Jeferson Quero starts the season in the minor leagues. All-Star
William Contreras is Milwaukee's starter behind the dish. The 31-year-old Haase will be in his second year with the Brew Crew in 2025 after hitting .273/.304/.515 with a career-best .819 OPS, five home runs, 14 RBI and 10 runs scored in only 30 games played for the Brewers in the regular season. It wasn't a bad showing in a limited sample size, but Haase obviously will be off the fantasy radar going into next season with limited playing time behind Contreras.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
17 hours agoAtlanta Braves left-hander
Chris Sale (back), who was named the 2024 National League Cy Young winner on Wednesday, won't have his offseason hampered at all by the back spasms that he dealt with at the tail end of the season. Sale was unable to take his final turn of the regular season against the division-rival New York Mets in the regular season and then also wasn't available for the Braves in the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres. However, had Atlanta advanced to the NL Division Series, he would have started Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's great news for the 35-year-old southpaw as he looks for an encore in 2025 with the Braves. He posted a 2.38 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 225 K's and only 39 walks in 177 2/3 innings in his first year in Atlanta. Sale obviously has ace upside, but there's also high bust potential because of his lengthy injury history.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Braves Today - Lindsay Crosby
17 hours agoWashington Commanders defensive back Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional tilt against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. The star defensive back was acquired via a trade by the Washington Commanders in Week 10 but has yet to debut with his new club. This week, Lattimore could not return to practice as he is still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained in Week 7. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue to monitor his status next week as he could have a chance to return to action to face the Tennessee Titans. As a result, Mike Sainristil will likely cover
CeeDee Lamb this weekend, opening up more opportunities for Benjamin St-Juste and Noah Igbinoghene.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nicki Jhabvala
17 hours agoArizona Cardinals running back
James Conner has boom potential in their Week 12 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals are coming off a bye week, which afforded Conner much-needed rest after his heavy workload through the first ten games of the season. Conner is having one of his best seasons as a pro and is on pace for 1,185 yards and eight touchdowns. He'll look to maintain that pace against a familiar opponent in the Seahawks, against whom he has racked up over 300 total yards and four touchdowns in four games as a Cardinal. This should be a favorable matchup for the Cardinals' rushing attack, and Conner should be started in all leagues.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
17 hours agoChicago White Sox star left-hander
Garrett Crochet is drawing big trade interest from the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and others. The Orioles and Red Sox have plenty of ammunition from a position-player standpoint, which is what the White Sox are seeking. Now that the innings issue is out of the way for Crochet, his trade value is even higher this offseason. The 25-year-old southpaw was returning from Tommy John surgery in 2024 and was moving from a relief role to the starting rotation, but he ended up making 32 starts (146 innings) while posting a 3.58 ERA (2.69 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP and a 209:33 K:BB as a first-time All-Star. Crochet slowed down later in the year as the White Sox limited his workload, but he has ace potential and two years left of team control, which makes him very attractive to contenders.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
17 hours agoSong Kenan will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against Muslim Salikhov on the main card of UFC Macau on Saturday. Kenan was last seen in action at UFC 305 where he defeated Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision. Since signing with the UFC in 2017, Kenan has gone 6-4. DraftKings sees Kenan as the underdog with a salary of $7,700. Throughout his UFC career, (10 bouts) he averages 64.6 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
17 hours agoSan Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (shoulder) received positive results from an MRI, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Inman noted that general manager John Lynch expressed that the team feels "good" about where he currently is, but both
Brandon Allen and
Joshua Dobbs would be ready to suit up in case Purdy cannot play on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Purdy's status during Friday's practice as it would likely clarify his status heading into the weekend. If Purdy cannot suit up, Brandon Allen would be in line to see first-team reps and would be viewed as a low-end QB2 in Superflex formats facing the Green Bay Packers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Cam Inman
17 hours agoThe Pittsburgh Steelers recorded one sack, three forced fumbles, and an interception while surrendering 24 points to the Cleveland Browns in a Week 12 loss. It was a quiet night for DPOY candidate T.J. Watt, but linebacker Nick Herbig and defensive back Donte Jackson stepped up to make big plays in critical moments. Still, Pittsburgh's defense came up short in stopping the Browns from scoring a go-ahead touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the contest. The Steelers DST has nonetheless been consistent for fantasy purposes for much of the season and can remain in lineups against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
17 hours agoZhang Mingyang is set to face off against Ozzy Diaz on the main card of the UFC Macau on Saturday. Mingyang made his UFC debut back in February at UFC 298 where he defeated Brendson Ribeiro via first-round TKO. He's on a 10-fight winning streak, with 10 first-round finishes. DraftKings sees Mingyang as the favorite with a salary of $9,100. Throughout his UFC career, (one bout) he averages 106.9 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
18 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers kicker
Chris Boswell connected on two of his three field goal attempts and drilled his lone extra-point try in a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Boswell's 58-yard attempt on Pittsburgh's first possession of the contest was just his second missed field goal of the season. He later found success from 48 and 28 yards out despite consistent winds and snowfall in Cleveland. Although fantasy managers who were treated to Boswell's superb Week 11 performance may be disappointed in his showing on Thursday night, the 33-year-old proved that he can still offer a solid floor for fantasy in poor weather conditions. He'll continue to project as a high-end option heading into a Week 13 meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
18 hours agoAccording to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, the New York Giants are releasing quarterback
Daniel Jones. Meirov noted that Jones asked for his release and that both sides are moving on. This is a surprising move, even after the Giants demoted Jones from his starting role. The New York Giants drafted the 27-year-old with the sixth overall selection in the 2019 draft from Duke. Throughout his time in the Big Apple, Jones won one playoff game and held an overall 24-44-1 record with a 64.1% completion rate. He averaged 2,430.3 yards per season with 11.7 passing and 2.5 rushing scores per season. Fantasy managers should expect
Tommy Devito to operate as the team's starting quarterback going forward, with
Drew Lock serving as his backup. Jones will now look for a new home in free agency and can be safely dropped from your fantasy roster in all redraft leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
18 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth finished with four receptions for 59 yards on four targets in a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Although he didn't have a great fantasy performance, Freiermuth managed his highest yardage total of the campaign and was more involved offensively than in previous contests with
Russell Wilson under center. The 26-year-old cannot be relied upon in most redraft leagues but could be an interesting streaming candidate down the stretch with plenty of enticing matchups coming up. He'll look to earn more opportunities against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
18 hours agoOn Saturday, Ozzy Diaz will be making his UFC debut against Zhang Mingyang on the main card of UFC Macau. Fans might be familiar with Diaz as he was on the losing end of Joe Pyfer's highlight reel knockout on Dana White's Contender Series. Since that loss, he's won two fights in a row in Legacy Fighting Alliance. DraftKings sees Diaz as the underdog with a salary of $7,100.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
18 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III logged three receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown on three targets in a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was a bright spot for a Pittsburgh offense that otherwise struggled on Thursday night. He made an impact early on by catching a 46-yard deep ball in the second quarter that set up an eventual field goal. Austin's third touchdown of the campaign, a 23-yard strike over the middle of the field, was quarterback
Russell Wilson's first touchdown pass in nearly eight quarters and gave Pittsburgh a 19-18 lead with just over six minutes remaining. The 25-year-old has flashed some potential this season working opposite
George Pickens. While he is not on the fantasy radar in most redraft formats, Austin is worth stashing in deeper dynasty leagues. A matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals is on tap for Week 12.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
18 hours agoTampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee, foot) will likely be a game-time decision on Sunday against the New York Giants, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Wirfs sustained this injury during their Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and had the extra week off during Week 11. However, the star offensive tackle has only been able to practice in a limited capacity during the week. Stroud noted that he appeared to be in the same capacity on Friday. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status over the weekend, as his absence could impact the overall projection of the Tampa Bay offense. If Wirfs cannot suit up, Justin Skule will likely see an increase in snaps.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Rick Stroud
18 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
George Pickens came down with four of his seven targets for 48 yards in a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Outside of a 31-yard deep ball he caught in the first quarter, it was a relatively quiet night for Pickens, who had four straight showings with over 70 yards heading into Thursday night. The weather conditions in Cleveland weren't ideal for big plays downfield and surely impacted Pickens' performance. While Pickens has been incredibly productive with yardage this season, his touchdown upside is limited in this Steelers offense that has struggled to find the end zone over the past two weeks. He'll look to get back on track against another divisional opponent in the Cincinnati Bengals next week.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
18 hours agoAccording to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, the National Football League is flexing a Thursday Night Football game for the first time in league history. Instead of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals facing off, the NFL is opting to put the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers on primetime during Week 16. With the Chargers and Broncos in the heat of the Wild Card race, this is a great decision to boost viewership as both the Browns and Bengals remain out of the current playoff picture. In addition, both quarterbacks in the new matchup,
Justin Herbert and rookie
Bo Nix, have begun to find their stride this season. Over his past six games, Herbert has averaged 268.0 passing yards per game with nine total scores, while Nix has tallied ten scores in his past four contests.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
18 hours agoCleveland Browns tight end
Jordan Akins brought in three of his four targets for 38 yards in their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday evening. Akins has now seen at least four targets in each contest with
Jameis Winston under center. Despite operating as the No. 2 tight end behind
David Njoku, Akins is still showing some fantasy relevance, even in a reserve role. His longest reception of the evening came for 18 yards. Fantasy managers in deeper 14+ team formats should continue monitoring Akins' usage down the stretch, as he could be a viable bench option if the Cleveland offense continues to grow. For now, fantasy managers should not rely on Akins as a starter heading into his Week 13 tilt against a tough Denver Broncos defense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
18 hours agoMajor League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system in spring training in 2025 at 13 ballparks that host 19 teams. If the league likes how things go, it could lead to use of robot umpires during the regular season as early as the following year in 2026. MLB has been testing the automated ball-strike system in the minors since 2019 but is still trying to work out the shape of the strike zone. "I would be interested in having it in '26," commissioner Rob Manfred said. "We do have a collective bargaining obligation there. That's obviously a term and condition of employment. We're going to have to work through that issue, as well." The automated ball-strike system currently calls strikes solely based on where the ball crosses the midpoint of the plate, 8.5 inches from the front and the back. The top of the zone was increased to 53.5% of batter height in 2024 from 51%.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports
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