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Antonio Brown Poised To Shine In Primetime
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown will be under the spotlight when he dons the Silver and Black for the first time on Monday Night Football's primetime stage. With all of his off-field issues from the preseason in the rearview mirror, the seven-time Pro Bowler's long-anticipated debut will assuredly not disappoint. Brown should see a... Read More
Doug Martin Released By Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have parted ways with veteran running back Doug Martin after reaching an injury settlement. The team placed the 30-year-old on the IR last week with a shoulder issue but have ultimately decided to move on with Deandre Washington playing well enough in the preseason to handle the backup role. Martin could latch... Read More
J.J. Nelson Easing Back Into Action
Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson is working his way back from an ankle sprain that has sidelined him since the preseason Week 2 game against the Cardinals. It was reported that he's "moving comfortably and re-integrating himself back into the mix" after a two and a half week absence. Nelson should be ready to... Read More
Dee Gordon Collects RBI Double
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon recorded the team's only RBI Monday afternoon versus the Cubs. He finished the day going 1-for-3, upping his average to .276 on the season. Gordon has disappointed in the stolen base column this year with 19 thefts after a 2018 campaign that saw him notch 30 thefts. An injury... Read More
Bullpen Spoils Justus Sheffield's Day On The Mound
Seattle Mariners starter Justus Sheffield had his best outing of the season Monday, tossing five scoreless frames in the no-decision. He gave up five hits and two walks while striking out seven Cubs batters, leaving the game with a 1-0 lead. The bullpen went on to give up five runs, so the 23-year-old is still... Read More
Rest-Of-Season Third Base Rankings (September Update)
With the MLB regular season winding down, we begin to close in on the final stretch of your fantasy baseball championship run. We've collected some of the brightest baseball minds here at RotoBaller to deliver you our rest-of-season rankings analysis to help you secure your league title. Now that fantasy football is nearly in full... Read More
Rest-Of-Season Shortstop Rankings (September Update)
With the MLB regular season winding down, we begin to close in on the final stretch of your fantasy baseball championship run. We've collected some of the brightest baseball minds here at Rotoballer to deliver you our rest-of-season rankings analysis to help you secure your league title. Now that fantasy football is nearly in full... Read More
Rest-Of-Season Outfield Rankings (September Update)
With the MLB regular season winding down, we begin to close in on the final stretch of your fantasy baseball championship run. We've collected some of the brightest baseball minds here at Rotoballer to deliver you our rest-of-season rankings analysis to help you secure your league title. Now that fantasy football is nearly in full... Read More
Jalen Richard Prepared For Pass-Catching Role
The Oakland Raiders will once again utilize running back Jalen Richard as a third-down pass-catching back this season. He finished the 2018 campaign tied for first on the team with 68 receptions, and he ranked seventh in the league in this category among all running backs. With the Raiders adding a dynamic group of receivers... Read More
Keelan Doss Waived By Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have waived wide receiver Keelan Doss ahead of Saturday's roster cuts deadline. The undrafted rookie has been a standout throughout the preseason picking up 162 yards and a touchdown through four exhibition contests. The Raiders hope he clears waivers so they can keep him on the practice squad, but it seems unlikely... Read More
Marcell Ateman Released By Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have thrown in the towel on wide receiver Marcell Ateman releasing him on Saturday. A seventh-round pick a season ago, Ateman did little in his rookie year catching 15 passes for 157 yards and was overshadowed by other receivers in this year's preseason. He's an underwhelming talent but has an advantage in... Read More
Raiders Defense Looking To Improve With Fresh Faces
The Oakland Raiders Defense ranked dead last in 2018, so the only way to go is up here in the 2019 campaign. The team made a statement in this year's draft by adding defensive end Clelin Ferrell with the fourth overall pick as well as safety Jonathan Abram at 27th overall. The Silver and Black... Read More
Daniel Carlson Hits Three Field Goals To Cap Strong Preseason
Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson made good on three of his four field goal attempts in Thursday's preseason finale against the Seahawks. He hit a 43-yarder to cap the team's opening drive, but nailed the upright in his second attempt of the game from 42 yards out. The game was played under rainfall, so field... Read More
Keelan Doss Leads Raiders Receivers In Preseason Finale
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss made his final case for a roster spot in Thursday's preseason finale versus the Seahawks. He hauled in six of his 12 targets for a team-high 63 yards leaving a strong final impression on the coaching staff. The undrafted rookie has played well in all four preseason games with... Read More
Josh Jacobs Ready To Capitalize In Starting Role
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs received a vote of confidence by the team when veteran Doug Martin was released over the weekend. Deandre Washington will now be Jacobs’ primary backup, with Jalen Richard getting repetitions in the passing game. Neither of these backs are a threat to take away significant playing time from the... Read More
Darren Waller A Big Part Of More Aggressive Offense
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller was mentioned in the same breath as Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams from head coach Jon Gruden on Tuesday. With an emphasis this season on the offense being more aggressive by throwing up more 50-50 balls, Waller is poised to thrive with this mentality. With the primary defensive focus... Read More
Tyrell Williams To Get More 50-50 Balls This Season
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden stated he wants Derek Carr to throw more 50-50 balls this year with a more talented group of receivers. This mentality boosts Tyrell Williams’ value the most as he’ll likely find himself in more single coverage with Antonio Brown being the primary focus of the defense. Carr thinks Williams... Read More
Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 22
As we near the end of August you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a few... Read More
Dansby Swanson Could Be Activated Monday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is nearing a return to the majors since landing on the IL at the end of July with a foot injury. He played a full nine-inning game on Saturday at Single-A, and now has three rehab games under his belt. The fact he played a full game is encouraging as... Read More
Hanser Alberto Departs Sunday's Game
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Hanser Alberto was forced from Sunday's game early after colliding with Rays shortstop Willy Adames at second base. Alberto was trying to advance to second on a ball in the dirt when he crashed the back of his head into Adames' knee. He was 1-for-2 before leaving, adding to a productive... Read More
Aledmys Diaz To Return From IL Tuesday
Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is scheduled to return from the injured list on Tuesday when the club begins a series versus the Rays. He was placed on the 10-day IL last weekend with dizziness and will return to a vacated role left by shortstop Carlos Correa. Diaz has a .267 average with seven homers... Read More
Antonio Brown Loses Helmet Appeal
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has lost his ongoing grievance surrounding his helmet for the second time. Hopefully this puts an end to all this off-field noise, and he can focus entirely on his production on the field. Brown remains one of the most talented players in the league and won't require many reps... Read More
Francisco Mejia Getting Rare Outfield Start
San Diego Padres backstop Francisco Mejia is starting in left field and batting second Sunday versus Red Sox lefty Brian Johnson. It's his fourth start of the year in the outfield this season, and second in the last week as we may see him receive more starts there moving forward. The Friars called up catching... Read More
Eddie Rosario Remains Out Sunday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is out of the lineup once again Sunday with a tight hamstring. He suffered the injury in Wednesday's contest and has yet to suit up since. The team is still calling him day-to-day and are likely playing it safe with the 27-year-old with an upcoming off-day Monday. Rosario could return... Read More
Doug Martin Placed On IR
The Oakland Raiders have placed running back Doug Martin on IR Sunday and will move forward with Deandre Washington and Jalen Richard as backups to Josh Jacobs. Martin had just two carries in preseason game action while Washington made a strong case for himself shining in the team's first two exhibition games and will be the... Read More
Framber Valdez Will Join Rotation Sunday
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez will get the starting nod Sunday versus the Angels, and he'll remain in the rotation moving forward. Manager AJ Hinch confirmed he'll take over Aaron Sanchez' spot in the rotation after he was placed on the IL earlier this week. Valdez holds an underwhelming 5.58 ERA and 1.58 WHIP through... Read More
Still No Timetable For Mitch Haniger
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has no established timeline for his return to the big league club. He's been out since early June with a ruptured testicle but recently had a setback in his rehab with lower back soreness. Haniger stated he "needs to get back squared away before resuming rehab games" and is going... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Could Return September 1
Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco could return to the big leagues as soon as September 1 when rosters expand as he works his way back from a leukemia diagnosis. The right-hander hasn't pitched since May 30, but has begun rehabbing slowly since the start of August. Carrasco held a 4-6 record with a disappointing 4.98... Read More
Tommy Pham Back In Lineup Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is back in the lineup Saturday versus Orioles left-hander John Means. Pham left Friday's contest early with a nagging wrist injury, but has returned to his customary second spot in the batting order. The 31-year-old has contributed across the board in all roto categories with 19 homers, 60 runs,... Read More
Nick Pivetta Optioned To Triple-A
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Nick Pivetta was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday to add further to a disappointing season. The right-hander gave up five runs (one earned) on Friday in a frustrating loss to the Marlins to up his ERA to 5.38 on the year with a 1.52 WHIP. Pivetta could return to... Read More
