Dylan Crews Nearing Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) is ramping up activities as he works back from a strained right oblique, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Crews threw for the first time in seven weeks on Wednesday, and he participated in defensive drills before the Nationals' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. While Crews isn't […]

Chayce McDermott Exits Triple-A Start with Elbow Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott (elbow) left his start with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday with right-elbow discomfort, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun. McDermott exited after throwing 5 1/3 innings of one-run, three-hit ball with six strikeouts and one walk. The 26-year-old entered Thursday with an ugly 7.65 ERA, 35 strikeouts, […]

Alex Bregman, Red Sox Haven't Begun Extension Talks

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) has not begun contract extension talks with the team, Rob Bradford of WEEI reports. Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox last winter, but the deal contains opt-outs after this season and the 2026 campaign. If the Red Sox don't sign Bregman to […]

Brice Matthews Joining Astros

The Houston Astros are set to promote prized infield prospect Brice Matthews before their game against the Texas Rangers on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Matthews joined the Astros as the 28th pick in the 2023 draft and has since become the top-ranked prospect in the organization. The 23-year-old had been set to play […]

White Sox-Guardians Postponed on Thursday

Thursday's game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago. They'll make it up as part of a doubleheader at Rate Field on Friday. Jonathan Cannon had been slated to start for the White Sox, while Logan Allen would have toed the rubber for the Guardians. […]

Brandon Aiyuk Likely to Begin Season on PUP List, but Not Ruled Out for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is expected to start the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which would sideline him for the first four games as he recovers from ACL and MCL tears in his right knee that he suffered in October of last year, per 49ers Webzone's David […]

Nolan Schanuel Out of Lineup with Calf Tightness

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (calf) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers with tightness in his right calf. Schanuel has been dealing with the issue over the past few days, according to Erica Weston of FanDuel Sports Network West. The 23-year-old is just 9-for-38 in nine games […]

Jameson Williams Not in the Team's Long-Term Plans?

The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has paused when discussing wide receiver Jameson Williams' future with the team, even though coaches have raved about him this offseason following a breakout 2024 campaign in which he caught 58 passes for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns during the regular season. Pouncy […]

Tallison Teixeira Set For His First UFC Main Event

Undefeated Tallison Teixeira is set to face off against former title challenger Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday. The 25-year-old Teixeira earned his UFC contract by knocking out Arthur Lopes in the first round on Dana White's Contender Series. He then made his UFC debut in his previous fight in […]

Updated Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings (2025) - Broncos D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Chiefs D/ST, Bills D/ST, Packers D/ST, Jets D/ST

Whether you like to ride with an elite defense all season or stream a stop unit each week, identifying a defense with favorable early-season matchups is key. Ahead of your fantasy draft, we're here to help with our updated 2025 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for redraft leagues. Below, check out where key fantasy defenses […]

Micah Parsons Plans to be Present for Start of Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons, who is heading into the fifth year of his rookie deal in 2025, said he will be with the team this summer for the start of training camp, whether a new deal has been reached or not. However, Parsons didn't say whether he'd participate in on-field work without a […]

Derrick Lewis Set To Headline UFC Nashville

Former title challenger Derrick Lewis is scheduled to take on the undefeated Tallison Teixeira in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Lewis was last seen in action back in May 2024 at UFC St. Louis, where he got back in the win column by finishing Rodrigo Nascimento via third-round TKO. Prior to that, […]

Ikem Ekwonu Next Up for Extension in Carolina?

The Athletic's Joseph Person writes that Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu appears to be next up for a contract extension after the team has locked up core players such as Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn to extensions since Dan Morgan took over as general manager in 2024. Carolina already picked up Ekwonu's fifth-year option […]

Jalen Thompson Heading into Last Year With Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson, who turns 27 in July, is approaching the final year of his contract in 2025 -- he has a void year in 2026. Thompson has been a key defensive piece of Arizona's defensive backfield during his six years with the team, but The Athletic's Doug Haller writes that time is […]

Gabriel Bonfim Looks For His Third UFC Win

Gabriel Bonfim is set to face off against UFC veteran and former title challenger Stephen Thompson in the co-main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday. Bonfim earned his UFC contract by defeating Trey Waters back in 2022 on Dana White's Contender Series. Since signing with the UFC, Bonfim has gone 4-1, with his only career […]