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This offseason saw many notable players retire from the NFL. Some of these players included potential Hall of Famers (cornerback Patrick Peterson, guard Zack Martin, and tackle Tyron Smith) and several players who were elite at the height of their careers (center Frank Ragnow, tackle Terron Armstead, tackle Jason Peters, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, and […]
Fantasy managers care about prospect pedigree when evaluating young players, and many top prospects go on to have great careers. However, we have to remember that pedigree is not essential for fantasy production. Whit Merrifield was never a huge prospect and still put up quality fantasy seasons. Such players are even more undervalued if they […]
Stashing the right prospect can provide a significant boost to your fantasy team, especially in the second half of the campaign. Last season, several high-end prospects got the call and made immediate impacts in the big leagues, such as Washington outfielder Dylan Crews and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. In this piece, we […]
Tuesday's slate of MLB games features a few of baseball's premier right-handed starters, including a dynamic duel in Seattle between Logan Gilbert and Jacob Misiorowski. We went 3-2 in my first edition of NRFI picks before the All-Star break, and we'll shoot for a better percentage on a jam-packed Tuesday slate in MLB. There are […]
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the Detroit Lions are quietly negotiating a long-term extension with Pro Bowl defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. "Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions is the other big name, high octane pass rusher currently discussing a potential long term deal," Rapoport said. "If that gets done before Parsons, then […]
Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport made a strong impression on Day 2 of training camp, delivering his most impactful session since joining the team. The former first-round pick crashed the backfield for a would-be tackle for loss, followed by a pressure that flushed the quarterback from the pocket. Later, he recorded a would-be sack, […]
The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Baylor wide receiver Hal Presley on Monday, adding depth following the release of Justyn Ross and with Rashee Rice potentially facing a suspension. Presley caught 31 passes for 429 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games last season. While his 4.57-second 40-yard dash raised concerns, the 6'3", 197-pound wideout […]
Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (foot) exited Monday's 6-2 win over the Rockies in the seventh inning with a contusion on the top of his foot after fouling a ball off of himself, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Burleson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts before being replaced by Garrett Hampson. […]
Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reported Monday that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) is undergoing imaging on his right elbow, per interim manager Tony Mansolino. The 25-year-old has missed the entire 2025 season with an elbow injury suffered in the spring, followed by a lat issue, and now a re-emergence of elbow issues. […]
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw a 10-pitch bullpen session on Monday, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Manager Kevin Cash said McClanahan, "Felt OK, nothing great. So we'll see how he comes in tomorrow. We'll just see. I don't have much to add right now." The 28-year-old had a rough rehab […]
Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that the team is "targeting Wednesday" for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) to make his next start, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Eovaldi was scratched from Sunday's start against the Tigers due to back stiffness. The 35-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout his career but […]
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left calf strain, per the team's official communications X account. The 39-year-old left Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers after a disappointing performance. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Martin will miss four-to-six weeks. He has been a […]
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) exited Monday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox in the fourth inning with lower-back tightness, per MLB.com's Adam Berry. He walked and stole a base in his only plate appearance, but did not return to the field in the fourth. Kim said through interpreter David Lee that his […]
Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters at the end of this week and is targeting a minor-league rehab assignment on Aug. 2, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Perez has been out with a flexor strain in his left elbow since mid-April, so the 34-year-old veteran southpaw is going […]
Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was hit by a pitch in the right hand during Monday's matchup with the Rangers, subsequently exiting the game. X-rays came back negative, but it's possible the 22-year-old misses a game or two, so for now, consider him day-to-day. The former first-round draft pick hit .252 and popped eight home […]
