Emmet Sheehan's Spot in the Rotation Being Skipped

Sonja Chen of MLB.com reported on Saturday that due to the off days last Thursday and this Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is being skipped this turn through the rotation, per manager Dave Roberts. That lines up Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday and Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday. Ohtani is expected to be the designated […]

Miguel Vargas Leaves Thursday With a Wrist Contusion

Chicago White Sox utility man Miguel Vargas left Thursday's game with a left wrist contusion. He will undergo further testing today, the Chicago White Sox report. Vargas attempted to field an errant throw at first base and collided with Aaron Judge, injuring his wrist in the process. While the initial diagnosis is a contusion, Vargas […]

Michael King to Throw at Least One More Simulated Game Before Returning

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) will throw at least one more simulated game before being activated off the injured list, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. King threw 44 pitches in a three-inning sim game on August 23. At this time, it's unclear how the Padres plan to approach the Kings' rehab and whether […]

Michael Kopech Likely to Return Tuesday in Pittsburgh

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Michael Kopech (knee) is likely to return on Tuesday in Pittsburgh, as the rosters expand to 28 players on September 1, and activating him would not require a transaction. Kopech has missed most of the 2025 season with a knee injury, having made only eight appearances and pitched seven innings in […]

Max Muncy Could be Activated Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) could come off the injured list next week, as he took batting practice and participated in defensive drills on the field on Wednesday, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list on August 15 due to a right oblique […]

Hyeseong Kim Set to Return When Rosters Expand

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) is slated to be activated off the injured list when rosters expand on September 1, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Kim began a minor-league rehab assignment on August 21 and has done well, slashing .273/.292/.273 through six games. By waiting until after rosters expand […]

Adam Thielen Traded to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are trading for their own former star wide receiver, Adam Thielen, Ian Rapoport reports. Carolina receives a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick, and Minnesota gets Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Thielen gets to return home, as not only did he spend nine years […]

Nick Lodolo Expected to Return Wednesday Against the Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) is expected to return against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series finale on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The Reds have dropped the first two games of the series against the Dodgers, and are going to need a solid outing by their former first-round pick […]

Rockies Move Antonio Senzatela to the Bullpen

The Colorado Rockies moved right-hander Antonio Senzatela to the bullpen on Tuesday, Christian Saez of TheDNVR.com reports. Senzatela has struggled mightily as a starter this season, posting a career-worst 7.15 ERA through 112 innings. His 1.90 WHIP and 61/42 K/BB do not get much better, either. At this time, it's unclear who will take Senzatela's […]

Pirates Designate Andrew Heaney for Assignment on Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated left-hander Andrew Heaney for assignment on Tuesday after he gave up five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning pitched on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates demoted Heaney to the bullpen earlier in August after a rough stretch in late June and July. On June 12, Heaney had […]

Jack Kochanowicz Starting for the Angels on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz will start for the Angels on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers with Tyler Anderson (paternity) on the paternity list, Sam Blum of the Athletic reports. Kochanowicz last appeared for the Angels on August 10 and allowed six earned runs in three innings against the Detroit Tigers. For the season, […]

Daniel Palencia Records his 20th Save on Sunday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Daniel Palencia earned his 20th save on Sunday as the Cubs went on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. Palencia entered the game with a one-run lead and had to work his way around a leadoff single and a one-out walk. Palencia proceeded to strike out his final two batters and […]

Ryan Walker Earns the Save on Sunday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ryan Walker notched his 11th save on Sunday as the Giants went on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3. With Randy Rodriguez (arm) unavailable Sunday, the Giants turned to Walker in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The right-hander was able to work around Sal Frelick's two-out single to […]

Orion Kerkering Gets his Fourth Save

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering notched his fourth save of the season on Sunday against the Washington Nationals as the Phillies went on to win the ballgame 3-2. Although he converted the save, he allowed one earned run on one hit and no walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning. With Jhoan Duran unavailable […]

Grant Holman Close to Throwing

The Athletics' right-handed reliever Grant Holman (finger/shoulder) has started gripping drills and is building toward a throwing progression, MLB.com reported. Holman has been on the injured list since June 19 (retroactive to June 16), and though he's no longer shut down from activity, he remains without a clear timeline for a return. Holman was first […]

Angels Place Carson Fulmer on the 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Carson Fulmer (elbow inflammation) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right elbow inflammation. It appeared Fulmer felt discomfort after throwing a pitch on Saturday during the Angels' 12-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was a rough outing for Fulmer on the afternoon, as he allowed seven […]

Angels Recall Chase Silseth from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth was called up to the big league club on Sunday before the Angels' game against the Chicago Cubs. Silseth ended up pitching in that game and threw one scoreless frame, allowing two hits, one walk, and one strikeout. Silseth has some history with the Angels as a starter over […]

Chimere Dike Records One Reception on Friday in Preseason Finale

Tennessee Titans' rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike recorded one reception for one yard on two targets in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings. Dike was not involved much on Friday, even with Calvin Ridley (soreness) not suiting up. Currently, he sits behind Ridley, Tyler Lockett, Van Jefferson, and fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor on the […]

Phil Mafah Scores a Touchdown in Preseason Finale

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah carried the ball two times for 16 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 31-13 preseason win over the Falcons. The seventh-round draft pick has impressed in camp and entered the game in the fourth quarter of Friday's game after Jaydon Blue (ankle) was helped off the field. The […]

Jaylin Lane Feeling Comfortable in Commanders Offense

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane is feeling comfortable in the Commanders' offense, and did not play in the team's final preseason game on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens, with no injury reported and multiple starters sitting. With the Commanders' star wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, still dealing with contract negotiations and status for playing […]

LeQuint Allen Jr. Feels He Belongs in the NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars senior writer John Oehser reports that Jackonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. says "he belongs" and that "I feel like when I put the pads on, I'm just as good as anybody." Allen did not receive many carries in the preseason, with only two rushing attempts for 18 yards and zero touchdowns, […]

Xavier Restrepo on the Bubble to Make Titans Roster

Justin Melo of Broadway Sports reports that Tennessee Titans wide receiver Xavier Restrepo is on the bubble to make the 53-man roster. In three preseason games, he had three receptions for 26 receiving yards and no touchdowns. Restrepo was added as an undrafted free agent after he was a teammate of Titans rookie quarterback Cameron […]

5 Early Round Fantasy Football Targets: Undervalued Draft Picks to Chase

Hello, RotoBallers! If you are looking for fantasy football breakout candidates, you have come to the right place. In this article, I will discuss my top five breakout candidates for the 2025 fantasy football season. Breakout candidates, in my eyes, are those who not only exceed their ADP, according to NFFC projection, but also have the […]

Jesus Baez Homers With His New Team

The St. Louis Cardinals' newly acquired infield prospect Jesus Baez smacked his first home run with his new ballclub on Thursday and went 1-for-4 on the evening with two strikeouts. Baez is the Cardinals' seventh-ranked prospect in the organization, according to MLB.com, and was recently acquired from the New York Mets in the trade that […]

Eduardo Tait Hitting His Stride in High-A

Minnesota Twins second overall prospect and MLB's 54th overall prospect, Eduardo Tait, has found his stride in High-A for the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The Twins acquired Tait in exchange for right-hander Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline, and he is currently on a four-game hitting streak, going 5-for-16 (.312) and is slashing .252/.313/.429 with 14 […]

Walker Jenkins Smacks His Eighth Homer of the Season

The Minnesota Twins' top prospect and MLB's 14th overall prospect, Walker Jenkins, smacked his eighth home run of the season on Thursday. On the season, Jenkins is slashing an excellent .308/.424/.481 eight homeruns, 24 RBI, 42 runs, and 12 stolen bases in 255 plate appearances across the CPX League, Single-A, and Double-A. Jenkins was the […]

Athletics Recall Eduarniel Nunez

The Athletics right-handed flamethrower Eduarniel Nunez will rejoin the big league roster after being optioned on August 6. The 26-year-old will fill Ben Bowden's (lat) spot in the bullpen. Nunez was acquired at the trade deadline from the San Diego Padres and has put together a nice season in MiLB (across Double-A and Triple-A), with […]

Hyeseong Kim Starts Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) started his rehab assignment with the Oklahoma City Comets on Thursday. He went 2-for-3 and played five innings in left field, which was his first time playing that position in his career. Kim's teammate, Enrique Hernandez, went 2-for-3 in his second rehab game and played in center […]

Roki Sasaki Throws 60 Pitches in Rehab Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) tossed 3 1/3 innings in a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out two batters. Sasaki was not efficient in his outing on Wednesday, issuing three free passes while throwing a modest […]

Samuel Basallo Inks an Eight-Year Extension With the Orioles

Baltimore Orioles young superstar Samuel Basallo and the organization are finalizing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Basallo, who just turned 21, is one of the best prospects in baseball, and less than a week after being called up, he has a long-term deal, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Basallo, who was […]