Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk was dealt from the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars for a late-round NFL Draft pick this offseason. The 28-year-old had a fantastic first season with Jacksonville in 2022, but injuries and offensive woes limited his production in 2023 and 2024. Last year, he tallied just 27 receptions for 379 yards […]
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is "not there yet," but he's expected to return for Friday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Hernandez fouled a ball off his left foot in Saturday's loss to the Houston Astros and hasn't played since, but he's expected to avoid […]
According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, Cleveland Browns veteran running back Jerome Ford is likely to open the 2025 season in the RB1 role. The team just selected former Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins and former Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson in the first four rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, so this […]
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will make a minor-league rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday. It's a big step for the two-time Cy Young winner, as this will be Snell's first time pitching in a game since he landed on the injured list back […]
New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford clubbed a pair of home runs in a 2-for-6 day at the plate for Double-A Binghamton. The first was a three-run blast in the opening frame of the contest, and the other was a grand slam in the eighth inning. The 21-year-old has four home runs in […]
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Treinen is recovering from a sprained right forearm that has kept him sidelined since the middle of April. The 36-year-old veteran will likely need at least several outings […]
New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored on Tuesday for Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' third-ranked prospect was promoted to Double-A a couple of weeks ago and has gone 11-for-37 (.297) with three extra-base hits (one home run), two steals, and an impressive […]
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound will come on Saturday in San Francisco against the division-rival Giants. However, Ohtani will serve as the "opener" again, with right-hander Emmet Sheehan serving as the bulk reliever. Ohtani is slowly building up his pitch counts since making […]
Washington Nationals corner infield prospect Yohandry Morales laced a double and two home runs in a 3-for-4 day at the plate at Triple-A Rochester. The Nats' 12th-ranked prospect has struggled during his time at Triple-A, slashing just .225/.302/.380 with a 29.6 percent strikeout rate in 36 games. The 2023 second-rounder slashed .315/.366/.520 in 33 games at Double-A […]
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo has flashed on occasion during his three-year NFL career, but tight ends often take time to develop, and Tennessee's offense has been well below league average since the start of the 2022 campaign. The former fourth-round pick out of Maryland has tallied 138 receptions (193 targets) for 1,457 yards […]
RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB40 Fantasy Draft Analysis: What is one man's trash could be another man's treasure. The Dallas Cowboys and fantasy managers are hoping Javonte Williams is just that. Williams enters the 2025 season two years after a devastating knee injury. Williams hasn't been great since returning from that injury. Still, he has been […]
The Atlanta Falcons selected former Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and many believed he could have been an early Day 2 pick after collecting 13 interceptions, 18 pass deflections, and two fumble recoveries in his final two collegiate seasons. Heading into his rookie campaign, it's safe […]
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Xavier Restrepo is working out with NFL star pass-catchers Ja'Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and more at Chad Johnson's Wideout Workshop this week. The undrafted free agent out of Miami has impressed this offseason while catching passes from his college quarterback, Cam Ward, and learning from some of the best […]
Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Tuesday, belting his eighth home run of the season for High-A South Bend. The hits extended his hit streak to seven games, and he's now recorded multiple hits in three of the last four. The Cubs' third-ranked prospect (MLB No. 64) is now […]
Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with a single, a home run, three walks, three RBI, and a run scored for Triple-A Omaha. It's the fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games after a 1-for-22 start for the Storm Chasers, and nine of his 10 hits at […]