Javier Baez Expected to See More Time in Center Field

MLB.com's Jason Beck writes that Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is expected to see some playing time in center field along with Wenceel Perez with outfielder Matt Vierling (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. The Tigers called up Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo for more infield depth up the middle. Baez indeed got the start […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - The BMW Championship (2025)

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2025 BMW Championship. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups. New starting this year -- if you want to see a deeper dive into my DraftKings analysis and thoughts for the week, you can click that […]

Keaton Mitchell Still Not Practicing

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) once again did not practice on Monday, according to Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun. Mitchell, who's dealing with an undisclosed injury, hasn't practiced since an impressive preseason-opening performance against the Indianapolis Colts last Thursday. The 23-year-old carried the ball nine times for a team-high 68 yards and […]

Evan Carter Could Start Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) took live batting practice on Monday and could start a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Barring a setback with his back, it's possible that Carter could rejoin the big-league team this weekend or early next week. When he returns, the 22-year-old left-handed […]

Grayson Rodriguez has Successful Elbow Surgery

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) had successful right-elbow debridement surgery to remove a bone spur on Monday with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, according to Danielle Allentuck of the Baltimore Banner. Rodriguez is done for the rest of the 2025 season, but the hope is that he'll be ready to go for spring training […]

Cameron Heyward Willing to Miss Games for Contract Extension

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is in search of a new contract, and he suggested to the media on Monday that he's willing to sit out regular-season games if he doesn't get one. "There are definitely options out there that could reflect that," said Heyward, who's holding in and hasn't practiced with teammates since […]

Matt Wallner Expected to Return on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (personal) is expected to rejoin the team in the Bronx on Tuesday for their game against the New York Yankees after being away since Saturday for the birth of his child. Wallner should be a lineup regular for the Twins after they traded away plenty of players at the July […]

Carlos Narvaez Starting on Monday Against Astros

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) is behind the plate and is batting ninth in Monday's series opener against the hosting Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier at Daikin Park. Narvaez will return to action for the first time since last Tuesday due to a sore left knee. As long as the 26-year-old's knee […]

Marcelo Mayer Begins Baseball Activities on Monday

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) started baseball activities on Monday and is playing catch, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive. Mayer has been slow to recover from a right-wrist sprain that has kept him out since July 24, but the 22-year-old appears to be turning a corner. Still, it could be another […]

Brady Basso Reinstated From Injured List and Optioned

The Athletics reinstated left-hander Brady Basso (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and then optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the team. The A's also transferred catcher Austin Wynns (abdomen) to the 60-day IL, which means he won't return this season. The 27-year-old southpaw has yet to pitch in the big […]

Hunter Harvey Goes Back on Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they placed right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a right-adductor strain and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. It will be the second time that Harvey has been on the IL this year after missing […]

Michael Conforto Back on Monday Against Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (knee) is starting in left field and batting seventh in Monday's series opener against the hosting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jose Soriano. Conforto was hit by a pitch on his right knee in Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and was given a day off in Sunday's […]

Jac Caglianone Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. Caglianone was cleared for baseball activities last week, now he's ready to take the next step. The rookie slugger has been sidelined since late July due to a hamstring strain. The expectation is […]

Jordan Watkins Suffers High-Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain and will miss a month, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Watkins was injured in Saturday's 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos in the preseason opener. Before getting hurt, he caught three of his six targets for 56 yards. The 23-year-old […]

Cole Ragans to Throw Bullpen Session on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. This will be the first time that Ragans has thrown since landing on the injured list in early June. The expectation is that Ragans will throw a few bullpen sessions before going on a rehab assignment. The southpaw […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Unlikely to Play Again in 2025

New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle) is considered a long shot to return to the field this season. There is a small window for Cabrera to return, but it remains unlikely at this point. Cabrera has been sidelined since having surgery in mid-May to repair a fractured ankle. The good news is, Cabrera has […]

Aaron Judge Unlikely to Play Outfield Versus Twins

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is unlikely to play in the outfield during their series against the Minnesota Twins, according to manager Aaron Boone. Over the weekend, the Yankees said Judge should be back in the outfield soon. It won't be this early, but it sounds like the veteran slugger is almost there. […]

Shedeur Sanders Listed as QB4 on Second Depth Chart

Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders is listed as the QB4 on the team's second unofficial depth chart of the preseason, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Veteran Joe Flacco is listed as the starter, with Kenny Pickett (hamstring) behind him and rookie Dillon Gabriel as the QB3. While Sanders was not perfect by […]

Sepp Straka Withdraws From BMW Championship

Sepp Straka has withdrawn from the BMW Championship due to a private family matter. Straka finished tied for 17th at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and is currently still set to compete at the Tour Championship in two weeks. So far this season, Straka has two wins, 11 top-25 finishes and missed the cut […]

Yordan Alvarez Advances to Live Hitting

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to take live batting practice at the team's spring training complex in Florida over the weekend. This is a positive step forward as Alvarez was limited to hitting in the batting cage before this. The expectation is that Alvarez will likely need a few more batting […]

Maverick McNealy Finishes Tied for 28th at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Maverick McNealy finished tied for 28th at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. McNealy has nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 22 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, McNealy […]

Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For Third at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Scottie Scheffler finished tied for third at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last week and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. So far this season, Scheffler has four wins, 13 top-25 finishes and no missed cut in 17 starts. Over the past […]

Collin Morikawa Finishes Tied For 22nd at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Collin Morikawa finished tied for 22nd at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. Morikawa has 11 top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 17 starts this season. Over the past 12 […]

Rory McIlroy Finishes Tied For Seventh at Open Championship

Rory McIlroy finished tied for seventh at the Open Championship last month and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. McIlroy has two wins, 10 top-25 finishes and missed the cut once in 15 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, McIlroy […]

Ben Griffin Finishes Tied For Ninth at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Ben Griffin finished tied for ninth at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. So far this season, Griffin has two wins, 11 top-25 finishes and missed the cut six times in 26 starts. Over the […]

Tommy Fleetwood Finishes Tied For Third at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for third at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. Fleetwood has 14 top-25 finishes and missed the cut once in 18 starts. Over the past 12 months, Fleetwood ranks in the […]

Ludvig Aberg Finishes Tied For Ninth at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Ludvig Aberg finished tied for ninth at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. Aberg has one win, eight top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 18 starts. Over the past 12 months, Aberg […]

Colts Starters to Play "About a Quarter" in Second Preseason Game

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that the team's starters will play "about a quarter" in the second preseason game this Saturday against the Green Bay Packers. All eyes will be on the ongoing quarterback competition between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr. Jones will start Saturday's game, but Richardson will take the majority […]

Brevin Jordan Carted Off With Knee Injury

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (knee) had to be carted off the field at training camp practice on Monday with a knee injury, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Jordan was in an extreme amount of pain and had the rest of the team huddled around him. The 25-year-old came back from […]

Isaac TeSlaa Turning Heads at Training Camp

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa "has been turning heads in camp and is working his way into a role within the offense," according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The Lions love "his all-out effort every snap, his strong hands/ability at the catch point, and the way his blocking in the run game […]