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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Michael King Throws a Bullpen Session on Monday and Thursday
San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) landed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation on August 14. However, the move was retroactive to August 11, so the righty hurler is eligible to be activated this coming Tuesday. While the two bullpens this week are encouraging, King is also coming off a […]
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Jacob Wilson Likely to Return to the Lineup Friday
Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) is likely to be activated from the injured list in time for the upcoming series at Seattle, MLB.com reports. Wilson is hitting .214 (3-for-14) with a home run in four games in Triple-A for the Las Vegas Aviators. If he didn't have a setback Thursday, which at this point […]
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Daniel Palencia Records his 17th Save on Tuesday
Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia recorded his 17th save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. The hard-throwing right-hander threw 11 of his 17 pitches for strikes and ended the game on […]
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Luis Severino Continues his Throwing Program
Athletics right-hander Luis Severino was unexpectedly placed on the injured list on August 12, retroactive to August 6. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, on Tuesday, Severino continued a throwing program. Severino is eligible to return from the injured list on Thursday, but it does not appear that will be the case with him, as […]
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Max Muncy Still Not Swinging a Bat
The Athletics' young infielder, Max Muncy (hand), is doing defensive baseball activities, but still has not been doing any hitting, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Muncy has been out of the lineup since July 22, landing on the 10-day injured list with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal. On August 5, […]
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Simeon Woods Richardson Set to Make Another Rehab Start Thursday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) is scheduled to pitch four innings Thursday for Triple-A St. Paul, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. Woods Richardson will make his second rehab start after having a procedure earlier this month to remove a parasite from his digestive tract. He threw two innings Friday for St. Paul. Assuming […]
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Kenley Jansen Considered Day-to-Day With a "Physical" Injury
Los Angeles Angels reliever Kenley Jansen (undisclosed) said he was bothered by something physical, but he didn't want to say what it was. When asked if he might miss some time, he said, "Just gonna take it day by day and see where we're at," Jeff Fletcher, Angels beat writer, reports. Something must have happened […]
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Cal Raleigh Homers in the Little League Classic on Sunday
Seattle Mariners All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh gave the kids at the 2025 MLB Little League Classic something to cheer about on Sunday night, as he went 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run scored, and a two-run blast in the seventh inning as the Mariners were defeated by the New York Mets 7-3. The home run […]
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Kristian Campbell Still Has Work to do in Triple-A
Boston Red Sox utilityman Kristian Campbell has continued to play well in Triple-A Worcester of late, hitting .323 with a .943 OPS in 26 games since the All-Star break. When asked this weekend about Campbell's progress, though, Alex Cora was evasive and said, "I've been watching the at-bats," Cora said. "He's producing, but there's still […]
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Tyler Stephenson Dealing With a Thumb Injury
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) sat out of Sunday's contest and was available in case of an emergency after injuring his thumb during the series in Pittsburgh on August 8 and re-aggravated it on August 15 against the Brewers. Jose Trevino replaced him behind the dish and would continue to do so if Stephenson […]
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Francisco Alvarez to Undergo MRI on His Thumb Monday
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) appeared to injure his thumb diving into second base after doubling in the seventh inning of the Little League Classic on Sunday. He will return to New York on the off-day, Monday, to undergo an MRI. Alvarez is considered day-to-day at this time, and fantasy managers will want […]
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Brock Stewart Heading to the 15-Day Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brock Stewart (shoulder), the Dodgers' big deadline acquisition for the bullpen, has some shoulder inflammation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes they caught it early, but he's going on the 15-day IL, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. The Dodgers' bullpen continues to get hit with the injury bug, and Stewart will join […]
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Taylor Walls Lands on the 10-Day Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Tuesday that they have placed infielder Taylor Walls (groin) on the 10-day injured list and recalled outfielder Tristan Peters from Triple-A Durham, Rays Communications reports. Walls had been day-to-day since injuring his groin last Friday, August 8, against the Seattle Mariners. Walls is a strong defensive player; however, he […]
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Jac Caglianone Tallies Four Hits in Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday
Kansas City Royals' 22-year-old outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) tallied four hits in Tuesday's game against the St. Paul Saints, going 4-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI. Caglianone landed on the injured list with this injury back on July 26, and took a positive step forward on Tuesday to return to the Royals lineup. […]
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Jacob Misiorowski Scheduled to Throw a Bullpen on Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers young star Jacob Misiorowski (tibia) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Misiorowski injured his leg when Seiya Suzuki hit a comebacker that struck Misiorowski's leg on July 28. He was diagnosed with a tibia […]
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German Marquez Throws a Bullpen Session
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to throw live batting practice Tuesday, MLB.com reports. Marquez has been sidelined since July 21, meaning a rehab assignment is likely; however, the team has yet to announce whether that is necessary. While this is good news for German and the […]
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Hyeseong Kim Could be Cleared For Live Batting Practice Later This Week
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) could be cleared to take live batting practice by the end of the week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kim has resumed taking part in most baseball activities since landing on the injured list July 29 due to left shoulder bursitis, but […]
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Jake Meyers Has Resumed Baseball Activities
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) is progressing well and is now sprinting, hitting, and engaging in outfield work. The Astros want to increase the volume and intensity of his activities before he advances to live at-bats, according to MLB.com. Meyers hit the 10-day injured list on July 11, but encouragingly enough, is now ramping […]
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Gabriel Moreno Will Rehab At Triple-A Reno on Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) will go on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, per manager Torey Lovullo. It looks like Arizona's next homestand is the target for reinforcements and roster decisions, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Moreno is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 18, and he […]
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Kyle Bradish Expected to Make At Least One More Rehab Start
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) is expected to make at least one more rehab start before returning from the 60-day injured list, MLB.com reports. Bradish has worked 12 1/3 innings over four minor league starts, producing a subpar 6.57 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. While his numbers appear rough on the surface, his 3.57 FIP […]
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Anthony Richardson Sr. Plans to Practice Saturday
Indianapolis Colts third-year signal-caller Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) plans to practice on Saturday, Stephen Holder of ESPN reports. On Thursday, the Colts played the Baltimore Ravens in their preseason opener, and Richardson was sacked on a drop-back pass, subsequently leaving the game after dislocating his right pinkie on the hit. Still, following the Colts' scheduled […]
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