Andrew Abbott Strikes Out Eight in Dominant Outing

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott allowed just one hit and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. He also struck out eight batters and ultimately earned the win, improving to 5-0 on the year. The southpaw has allowed just one earned run over his last three starts, as well […]

Falcons to Lean on Darnell Mooney More This Season

The Atlanta Falcons plan to target wide receiver Darnell Mooney more often during the 2025 season, according to wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. "We're going to lean on him a lot more than we did last year and see where that goes," Hilliard said. Mooney impressed during his first campaign as a Falcon last year, […]

Multiple Teams Inquiring About Kyle Pitts Trade

Multiple teams have reached out to the Atlanta Falcons about a potential trade for tight end Kyle Pitts, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Atlanta would reportedly require at least a Day 2 draft pick in order to entertain a trade, and at the time, no deal is imminent. Nevertheless, it's an interesting storyline to […]

Logan Gilbert Strikes Out Three in Rehab Outing

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) allowed one earned run and struck out three batters during his Triple-A rehab outing on Thursday. The right-hander lasted 1.2 innings, allowing two hits and two walks. He also plunked a batter. Although he demonstrated his familiar ability to strike out batters, the fact that Gilbert issued three […]

Stuart Fairchild Expected to Land on Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild (finger) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, according to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Fairchild reportedly injured a finger on his right hand while sliding into second base during Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. He went 1-for-1 with a walk before exiting the contest. […]

DL Hall Slated to Open Friday's Game

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher DL Hall will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. A lat strain had sidelined Hall through this past Monday when he was activated from the injured list and tossed 2.1 innings out of the bullpen. The right-hander bounced between opening […]

Nick Allen's X-Rays Come Back Negative

X-rays were negative on Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (hand), according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Braves fans held their breath after a pitch hit Allen's right knuckles, but it sounds like he avoided any broken bones. With that said, he could still miss time, especially given that he was removed from Thursday's game […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Likely Done for Season with Elbow Injury

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) likely suffered a season-ending injury on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The young hurler "heard his right elbow pop just moments after getting hit on the right heel by Bryson Stott's line-drive comebacker," according to Bowman. Manager Brian Snitker was pessimistic about Smith-Shawver's status postgame, pointing out […]

Chase Brown Seen Practicing Tuesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (ankle) was photographed participating in Tuesday's OTAs. Brown had injured his ankle during Week 17 against the Denver Broncos last season, and it was enough to sideline him for the team's regular season finale in Week 18. Now, though, nearly five months later, it appears Brown is healthy. That's […]

Mason Rudolph Enters OTAs as Steelers' QB1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph opened OTAs with the first-team offense on Tuesday, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. This news isn't much of a surprise, but it does confirm head coach Mike Tomlin's vision as full-team practices get underway this summer. Presumably, the starting quarterback job is Rudolph's to lose, barring an external quarterback […]

Malik Nabers Sidelined with Toe Injury

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) is not practicing on Wednesday, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. The injury reportedly dates back to the receiver's time at LSU, and he just needs a rest day. Hughes' report suggests that the injury is not serious and that Nabers should return to practice soon. This […]

Darnell Mooney Healthy for OTAs

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) participated during the first day of OTAs, according to Terrin Waack of the team's official website. It appears that Mooney is healthy and has fully recovered from the shoulder injury that sidelined him in Week 18 last year. In his first season as a Falcon, Mooney played in […]

49ers Sign Thomas Morstead

The San Francisco 49ers have signed punter Thomas Morstead, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Morstead, a 16-year NFL veteran and former Pro Bowler, had been released by the New York Jets back in March. He averaged 48.2 yards per punt with the Jets, and he's only had one punt blocked through 255 career games. […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 9 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]

Commanders Sign Carl Davis

The Washington Commanders have re-signed free-agent defensive tackle Carl Davis, according to an announcement from the team. A third-round pick back in 2015, Davis' career has included stints with the Ravens, Browns, Colts, Jaguars, Patriots, Cowboys, and Commanders. He appeared in three games with Washington last year, amassing just three tackles. He's a physical specimen […]

Lions Sign Zach Cunningham

The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent linebacker Zach Cunningham, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cunningham's career previously included stints with the Texans, Titans, Eagles, and Broncos. He was once a standout defender in Houston and even led the NFL in tackles in 2020. However, he was more of a depth player in his age-30 […]

Mason Graham Inks Rookie Deal with Browns

The Cleveland Browns have signed rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham to a four-year, $40.9 million contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is fully guaranteed. Graham is the latest top-five pick to sign their rookie contract. The Michigan product was spectacular during his final collegiate season, contributing 3.5 sacks and 45 tackles, including […]

Jalin Hyatt Clashed with Coaching Staff in 2024

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt "mentally checked out at points last season after clashing with the coaching staff and upper management," according to Connor Hughes of SNY. Hughes opined that Hyatt should have played more than he did last season, and that the young receiver seems to be stuck in the doghouse. Moving […]

Derrick Brown Week-to-Week Ahead of 2025 Season

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (knee) continues to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis as he recovers from the season-ending meniscus injury that he suffered last year, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Both Brown and head coach Dave Canales have emphasized that although they'd like to see the talented defender back on […]

L'Jarius Sneed Expected Back for the Fall

Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee, quad) continues to make progress and should be "ready to go for the fall," according to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. His rehab workouts have included reps on the grass, and head coach Brian Callahan is reportedly pleased with the cornerback's progress. Acquired from the Kansas City […]

Javonte Williams Taking First-Team Reps

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was seen taking reps with the first team during the portion of last Tuesday's OTAs that was open to the media, according to Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. Williams signed with Dallas during the offseason, and their crowded backfield now features Williams, Jaydon Blue, and Miles Sanders, among other depth […]

2025 NFL Power Rankings - Early Divisional Standings Predictions and Team Outlooks

The NFL Draft has come and gone, which means rosters are finally starting to take shape ahead of the 2025 season. Every team is trying to construct the best roster in the league, but some are more legitimate contenders than others. This season will surely feature strong teams playing well, bottom-feeders preparing for a rebuild, […]

Reese McGuire Returns to Cubs on Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs have re-signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa, according to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. McGuire spent spring training with the Cubs and was on their Triple-A roster through last week. Now, after a brief trip to free agency, he's back in […]

David Villar Elects Free Agency

San Francisco Giants first baseman David Villar has elected free agency, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. This move was widely expected after Villar was designated for assignment earlier this week. The 28-year-old had appeared in 118 games with the Giants over parts of four seasons, but he was slashing just .200/.360/.250 […]

Royals Release Chris Stratton

The Kansas City Royals have released right-handed reliever Chris Stratton, according to the transaction log on his MLB.com profile. The 34-year-old had been designated for assignment on Sunday. He struggled through 17 innings out of the bullpen this season, posting a 7.94 ERA. The hurler's 4.75 xERA indicates that he may have gotten unlucky, but […]

Gio Urshela Lands on Injured List

The Athletics have placed third baseman Gio Urshela (left hamstring) on the injured list, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. He presumably suffered the injury during Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels in which he went 1-for-2 with a walk and RBI. So far, in his first season with the A's, Urshela is slashing […]

Logan Gilbert Slated to Throw Sim Game Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) is expected to throw a simulated game in Houston on Friday, according to Tim Booth of The Seattle Times. Gilbert hasn't pitched in a live game since April 25, but he's trending in the right direction with a pair of bullpen sessions and his upcoming sim game. Presumably, […]

Braves Confirm Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Return Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) will make his season debut on Friday against the San Diego Padres. The team announced Acuna's return with a celebratory post on social media. The superstar hasn't appeared in an MLB game since last May due to a torn ACL, but his return appeared imminent after a successful […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 8 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]

Kyle Williams Stands Out During OTAs

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams was impressive during OTAs, according to Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub. "Williams made his presence felt during practice, and seemed especially involved running routes outside the numbers," Barth wrote. "His highlight play came on a deep out when he created significant separation and caught a […]