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Seth Halvorsen Could Return This Season
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen (elbow) has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain and will not need surgery, according to interim manager Warren Schaeffer. Schaeffer called it, "a good report from an MRI" and added that Halvorsen could potentially pitch again this year. The 25-year-old righty has been the Rockies' primary closer this […]
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George Springer Scheduled for Rehab Assignment
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (concussion) is slated to get in a rehab game either Tuesday or Wednesday, and he could be back in the lineup for the first-place Blue Jays relatively quickly if all goes well. Springer landed on the 7-day concussion injured list on Friday after being hit in the head by […]
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Shane Bieber Lined Up for a Rehab Start Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and should get one more rehab start before a decision is made to join the big league team, according to Blue Jays manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays acquired the former AL Cy Young award winner at […]
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Ryan Mountcastle Will Not Return until Friday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) will not be activated until after the team's current series in Philadelphia against the Phillies. He will continue his rehab assignment in Triple-A Norfolk and could return on Friday, when the O's start their next series at home against the Athletics. Mountcastle hit just .246 in his 52 […]
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Resumes Hitting
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) remains day-to-day while getting treatment for his calf strain, according to manager Brian Snitker. The All-Star outfielder was able to hit in a batting cage on Monday, but he remains without a timetable to return, since the team will wait until he's pain-free before activating him. Acuna has […]
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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 edition of the FedEx St. Jude Championship! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this […]
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MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/4/25)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball is fired up for another work week, starting with an exciting Monday night of action from the diamonds. Four games start just before 7:00 p.m. ET on the early slate, and nine games are on the main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel, which starts at 7:10 p.m. ET. The […]
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Is Najee Harris or Omarion Hampton Starting for the Chargers? Which Los Angeles Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?
All good fantasy football managers know Head Coach Jim Harbaugh is old school--he loves to run the rock! The former NFL quarterback loves to run the ball early and often, and in his second year at the helm of the Chargers, he has a whole new running back room to lean on. The Bolts brought […]
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5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18 (2025)
It's shopping season in Major League Baseball with the MLB trade deadline on Thursday, and general managers across the sport are looking to swing the right deal to add missing pieces for a playoff push. If you're looking to do the same for your fantasy team, there are some fun batters to keep an eye […]
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Zach Allen Agrees to a Four-Year Extension with the Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen has agreed to a four-year extension worth $102 million, including $69.5 million guaranteed. Last season, Allen led all defensive linemen in QB pressures, finishing with 8.5 sacks, and he was set to enter the final year of his contract before agreeing to this massive extension, which will keep him […]
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Tommy Tremble Trending in the Right Direction
Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble continues to recover from back surgery and is able to do light jogging at practice, according to a video posted by ESPN's David Newton. Earlier in training camp, Tremble was placed on the active/PUP list, and Panthers GM Dan Morgan said that he could not put a timetable on when […]
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Travis Hunter Plays Offense and Defense During a Scrimmage
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter got work on both sides of the ball on Friday in a scrimmage for the Jags. He logged a total of 38 snaps, playing 17 with the first-team offense and 21 with the first-team defense. It was the first time in training camp that he played on both sides […]
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Six Teams Could Pursue Terry McLaurin
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday after contract negotiations did not produce the progress the receiver was hoping for in training camp. NFL Network's Nick Shook put together a list of six teams that make the most sense to pursue the two-time Pro Bowl wideout, including the Chargers, Raiders, Jets, […]
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MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/2/2025)
As the dust continues to settle after an exciting and active trade deadline, Major League Baseball has another jam-packed day of baseball this Saturday, with all 30 teams on the schedule spread throughout the day. The schedule is built around the MLB Speedway Classic at 7:15 p.m. ET, which is being played at Bristol Motor […]
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Jaylen Waddle Stepping Up for the Dolphins
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been one of the top performers in training camp, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly, who calls Waddle the "new top dawg." Since Tyreek Hill (wrist) is working his way back after two offseason surgeries, Waddle has taken advantage of his chance to work with Tua Tagovailoa. […]
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Jayden Higgins Earning Praise
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins continues to impress in his rookie training camp, and on Wednesday, veteran safety Jalen Pitre called Higgins a "smooth receiver that has all the routes." The Texans drafted Higgins near the top of the second round and gave him the first-ever fully guaranteed contract for a second-round pick. Higgins […]
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Kolton Miller Agrees to a Contract Extension with the Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is the longest-tenured member of the Raiders, and he isn't going anywhere for a while after agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth $66 million, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Miller originally joined the team as the No. 15 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and was […]
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Noah Fant Signs One-Year Deal with the Bengals
Free agent tight end Noah Fant is signing a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fant was a first-round pick out of Iowa in 2019 by the Broncos, who included him in the trade for Russell Wilson. Fant spent last season with the Seahawks, catching 48 of his 64 targets […]
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Kaleb Johnson Struggling in Pass Protection
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson could have his potential fantasy upside capped by limited playing time since he has been struggling in pass protection. Johnson has had a few impressive practices for the Steelers since they drafted him in the third round, and the team even listed him as a co-starter alongside Jaylen Warren. […]
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Javier Assad Continues to Build Up Pitch Count
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad (oblique) threw 53 pitches in Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday night, going 3 2/3 innings and allowing one earned run on four hits with a pair of strikeouts. Assad posted three scoreless innings on July 24 in a rehab outing in the Arizona Complex League, threw a bullpen session on […]
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Paul Blackburn Will Make Final Rehab Start Saturday
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (shoulder) is scheduled to make one more rehab start with the Syracuse Mets on Saturday, August 2. Since he already ramped up to 87 pitches in his last outing, he should be ready to be activated after Saturday's start. He could be in the mix for the Mets' […]
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Victor Robles Remains Confident He Will Return This Season
Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) has been hitting in the cage for a few days, and he moved to hitting on the field on Wednesday for the first time. He is also throwing out to 150 feet, and the next step in his recovery will be sliding and diving. Robles has been sidelined since […]
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Yu Darvish Makes Mechanical Adjustment
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish told reporters on Wednesday that he made a mechanical change that "drastically dropped the arm slot." The change seemed to pay off immediately on Wednesday, as Darvish held the Mets to just two hits in seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts and two hits allowed. He earned his […]
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Carlos Correa to Return on Friday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (head) expects to be in the lineup for the Twins on Friday, when the team opens a series with the Guardians in Cleveland. The 30-year-old veteran had to leave Tuesday's game and sat out Wednesday due to a migraine, but there was also speculation about him possibly being traded at […]
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Andrew Kittredge Traded to the Cubs
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge has been traded to the Cubs to fortify Chicago's bullpen for the stretch run. Kittredge pitched for the Cubs' rivals in St. Louis in 2024 before joining the Orioles this year. He got a late start to the season after a knee injury but has been very effective lately, […]
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MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/31/25)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! With the much-anticipated trade deadline at 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, the schedule for DFS contests is much lighter than usual. After just one afternoon game between the Rays and Yankees, the main DFS slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel includes the two games taking place under the lights. Despite the fact […]
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Joe Ross Throws a Bullpen Session on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Joe Ross (back) threw a bullpen session on July 28 in Chicago, and "He's feeling really good," manager Rob Thomson said. The Phillies signed the 32-year-old Ross to a one-year, $4 million contract in the offseason, and he has appeared in 31 games for the team this year with a 5.28 […]
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Brandon Lowe Expected To Return on Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (ankle/foot) is on track to return on the first day that he's eligible to be reinstated from the injured list, which is Wednesday, when the Rays take on the Yankees in New York. Lowe was placed on the injured list due to Left ankle/foot tendinitis after initially the […]
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Ryan O'Hearn Potentially Could Land in Milwaukee
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn has cooled off after his red-hot start to the season, but he's still one of the top bats available headed into the MLB trade deadline. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers are among the teams interested in adding O'Hearn, who is scheduled to be a free agent […]
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Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber Could Be Traded at the Deadline
According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Guardians are more likely to be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline after the loss of closer Emmanuel Clase to non-disciplinary leave. He mentions both outfielder Steven Kwan and starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) as top trade chips the team could move. Kwan is getting lots of interest […]
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