Ryan Yarbrough to Face Hitters Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) will face live hitters Thursday for the first time since he went on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique on June 20. The plan is for Yarbrough to begin at 30 to 35 pitches, and once he's around 50, the Yankees could activate him from […]

Grant Holmes Hopes to Throw Sim Games by November

Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes (elbow) is out for the season after landing on the 60-day injured list on July 27 with a partial tear of his UCL. Holmes, who has opted to take the rest-and-rehab route instead of undergoing elbow surgery, is optimistic that he'll be able to return next season. The 29-year-old expects […]

Travis Hunter to Play Offense and Defense in Preseason Opener

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that "everybody" will play in the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How long the first-team offense stays on the field is to be determined. Coen also added that rookie first-round two-way star Travis Hunter will play both receiver and cornerback in the game. The 22-year-old Heisman Trophy […]

Jaxson Dart to Play in Preseason Opener

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will play in the team's preseason opener this Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It's unclear how long Dart will play or if starter Russell Wilson will also get some reps in. The G-Men traded back into the first round in the NFL […]

Michael King to Return Saturday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) will come off the 60-day injured list to start Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. It'll be the first appearance in the majors since May 18 for King, who has missed almost three months with shoulder inflammation. After fully breaking out as […]

Brandon Aiyuk Not Expected to be Cleared for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that he "doesn't think" wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will be cleared for Week 1, although there's still no official timetable set for his return after he tore both his ACL and MCL last year. Aiyuk has been on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list since the […]

Braelon Allen Impressing at Jets Camp

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen has continued to impress during Jets training camp. Nick Faria of The Riverdale Press noted that Allen was "running through arm tackles" on Thursday, and it appears he is going to " break out in a major way." Last season, Allen was given opportunities in the backfield but […]

James Cook Still Not at Practice

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has continued to miss practice. According to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, the running back did not come out during Thursday's session, which marks his fourth-straight missed session. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as Cook continues his "hold in" as he seeks a new contract. While it […]

Luis Urias Back in Lineup for Series Finale

Athletics infielder Luis Urias (back) has returned to second base and will hit eighth in Thursday's series finale in D.C. against the Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker. Urias was pulled from Sunday's game with lower-back issues and missed the next two games. The 28-year-old is back now, though, with Max Schuemann moving to third […]

Arch Manning Unlikely to Declare for 2026 NFL Draft, Will Stay at Texas

Quarterback prospect Arch Manning is one of the most hyped players coming into the 2025-26 college football season. Manning's grandfather and former NFL QB Archie Manning said that Arch will not declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, but instead, "He'll be at Texas." Manning is getting plenty of attention in early mock drafts since his […]

Khalil Shakir on Pace to be Ready for Week 1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) is progressing nicely through a high-ankle sprain, according to coach Sean McDermott, and the 25-year-old receiver is currently on pace to be ready for Week 1. Shakir had 100 targets in 15 games last season with career highs of 76 catches, 821 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. Shakir […]

Gunnar Helm Listed Ahead of Josh Whyle on Titans Depth Chart

Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm was listed as the team's second tight end on the first unofficial depth chart, behind only Chig Okonkwo and ahead of Josh Whyle, who was the team's second tight end last year. The Titans drafted Helm out of Texas with the No. 120 pick in the fourth round of […]

Andrew Vaughn Homers Again in Brewers Win

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn remains red hot for the Brewers, and helped them secure a 5-4 win on Wednesday night to close out a sweep of the Braves. The Brewers have won six straight and nine of their last 10 games to open a four-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central, […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Infielder of All Time - All 30 Franchises

While we have already ranked every team’s greatest player at each infield position (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, C), it is now time to look at the definitive infielder from each MLB team. Since there are...

Nicho Roessler's Fantasy Football League-Losing Picks: 4 Early-Round Draft Avoids for 2025

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome to another edition of pre-season NFL content, where I will discuss early-round landmines to avoid in the first three rounds of your upcoming NFL draft, according to NFFC. For the sake of this article, I will assume 12-team leagues, meaning I will examine players with an ADP of 36.0 or lower. Keep […]

Payton Pritchard Eager to Continue Improving

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard took a big leap in 2024-25 and aims to improve even more in the upcoming season. "I feel like everybody should be excited," Pritchard said on the Celtics Talk Podcast. "There's a lot of opportunities across the board. For me, personally, I'm excited every year. Because it's an opportunity to […]

Kyle Backhus Tagged with a Blown Save on Wednesday

Arizon Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kyle Backhus entered Wednesday's game in the eighth inning and escaped a one-out jam with runners on first and second. He struck out Manny Machado to end that threat, but in the ninth inning, Ryan O'Hearn started the frame with his first homer as a Padre, which tied the game at […]

Austin Reaves Expected to Receive Massive Pay Raise with Next Contract

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is projected to command a major pay raise with his next contract. The 27-year-old is currently on a four-year, $54 million deal, which has a player option for the final season (2026-27). Reaves will likely more than double his current annual salary. "I think he will get $30 [million] […]

5 Potential Fantasy Baseball Busts for 2nd Half - Hitters to Avoid Down The Stretch?

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we saw many hitters emerge as must-start options. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has become a must-start first baseman, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is an MVP favorite. However, these hot starts often fade by the end of the season. It is crucial to know when to sell […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 19 (2025)

Even though the MLB trade deadline has passed, there are still opportunities for you to make meaningful moves for your fantasy baseball team coming down the stretch. Whether you're scrambling for a playoff spot, cruising into the postseason, or just trying to move out of the basement, some helpful bats have emerged as viable plays […]

5 Second Half Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Risers to Target for the Home Stretch (2025)

After a wild real-life baseball trade deadline that saw one of the top closers in baseball, Mason Miller, and prospects like Leodalis De Vries swap teams as the San Diego Padres look to make a deep run in October, it is time to begin to take a deep dive into our fantasy rosters. Many fantasy […]

Tylor Megill Will Throw Batting Practice Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (elbow) has been on the injured list since mid-June with an elbow sprain, but he is working his way back to possibly return for the stretch run. An MRI at the time of the injury showed no structural damage but a significant amount of inflammation that has forced […]

Johnny Johnson III Waived, Quintez Cephus Signed by Texans on Wednesday

The Houston Texans waived Johnny Johnson III with an injury designation on Wednesday to make room to sign Quintez Cephus to the team. Johnson has appeared in just two games for the Texans after being signed as an undrafted free-agent in 2022. Cephus hasn't appeared in an NFL game since the 2022 season and has […]

Jayson Tatum Out of Walking Boot

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) was seen at the New England Patriots' practice on Wednesday, walking without a boot or brace. It's been nearly three months since Tatum ruptured his right Achilles during the playoffs against the New York Knicks. He appears to be making great progress. An anonymous NBA scout mentioned last week […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 20)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 20. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? We are back on our hot streak of predicting prospects getting the call, with at least one player in 10 of the […]

Paul Blackburn Will Make Another Rehab Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (shoulder) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse even though he seems to be back to full strength. He threw 87 and 93 pitches in his last two rehab outings, allowing a total of three runs over 11 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts. The Mets' rotation is […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 19

The Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone. We've seen plenty of playing time opportunities for top prospects open up since the deadline, specifically in Arizona and Baltimore. One of those spots in Arizona has already been filled by Tyler Locklear, who is a sneaky add in 12-team leagues or deeper right now. […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes Batting Practice on the Field

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) took batting practice on the field on Tuesday and continues to increase his workload as he works towards a possible return. Alvarez has been sidelined since May 2 and continues his long recovery from a fractured bone in his right hand. He had a setback in July, so […]

Will Howard Won't Play in Preseason Game Vs. Jaguars

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard suffered a broken finger in practice earlier in the week and will not play in his team's first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Head coach Mike Tomlin called the rookie quarterback "week-to-week" when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. Howard has been battling with veteran Mason Rudolph to […]

Spurs Bring in Micah Potter for Training Camp

The San Antonio Spurs have signed forward/center Micah Potter to an Exhibit 10 contract. He will get a chance to impress during training camp after parting ways with the Utah Jazz. Potter spent three seasons in Salt Lake City on a two-way contract. 2024-25 was his most successful campaign, as Potter occasionally filled in as […]