Hendon Hooker Unimpressive in First Preseason Game of 2025

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker struggled in his 2025 preseason debut, a 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Hooker played the entire second half and finished three-for-six through the air for 18 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception. Hooker was also sacked twice for a loss of five total yards. A third-round pick […]

Troy Melton Headed to the Bullpen

Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton will be shifting from the rotation to the bullpen, reports Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. The rookie was lit up in his first start on July 23 to the tune of six runs in five innings, but bounced back with seven shutout innings against the Diamondbacks on July 28. […]

Kyle Allen Struggles in Preseason Debut

Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen had a rough night in his first preseason appearance with the team against the Los Angeles Chargers. Allen started the game and played the entire first half, finishing 9-for-14 through the air for 91 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. The 29-year-old is competing with Hendon Hooker for the […]

Marcelo Mayer's Injury Severity Still Unclear

Boston Red Sox second baseman Marcelo Mayer (wrist) still doesn't have a clear diagnosis or recovery timeline surrounding his injured wrist. The Red Sox are still collecting information about the injury, reports Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Mayer was placed on the injured list retroactive to July 24 with a sprained wrist and underwent […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks For The Wyndham Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Phillies Acquire Matt Manning

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-hander Matt Manning from the Detroit Tigers for minor-league outfielder Josueth Quinonez. To make room for Manning, the Phillies designated righty Devin Sweet for assignment. Manning was a noteworthy prospect at the beginning of his career, as he joined the Tigers as the ninth pick in the 2016 draft and […]

Evan Neal Struggles While Repping with First-Team Offense

New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal had "a few clear whiffs" while working with the first-team offense at right guard, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Neal got the chance to step in with the first team due to projected starter Greg Van Roten (personal) missing practice. The number seven overall selection in […]

Phil Maton Traded to Rangers

The Texas Rangers acquired reliever Phil Maton from the St. Louis Cardinals before Thursday's trade deadline. The Cardinals received two pitching prospects - lefty Mason Molina and righty Skylar Hales - as well as international signing bonus pool space in return. The Rangers bolstered their bullpen on Thursday in landing both Maton and southpaw Danny […]

Jaxson Dart "Shines" in Practice on Thursday

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart completed his first seven passes in the team's move-the-ball period and "looks like a different QB from the first few practices of camp," according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. A first-round selection out of Ole Miss, Dart completed 69.3% of his passes while throwing for 4,279 yards […]

Padres Pick Up Will Wagner

The San Diego Padres have acquired infielder Will Wagner from the Toronto Blue Jays for catcher Brandon Valenzuela. Wagner, the son of Hall of Fame closer Billy Wagner and an 18th-round pick of the Houston Astros in 2021, debuted in the majors with the Blue Jays last year. He has since appeared in 64 games, […]

Bills Activate Spencer Brown

The Buffalo Bills have activated right tackle Spencer Brown (back) from the active/physically unable to perform list, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Brown had been held out of training camp practices due to a "flare-up" of his back. The 27-year-old has started 46 games over the past three seasons for Buffalo and signed […]

Tahj Brooks the Favorite to Win RB2 Role in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Tahj Brooks has reportedly "turned heads in camp" and has a clear path to the team's RB2 role after Cincinnati released veteran running back Zack Moss on Wednesday. A sixth-round pick out of Texas Tech, Brooks gained 1,704 yards from scrimmage and scored 18 touchdowns in just 11 games for […]

Alan Roden Dealt to Twins

The Minnesota Twins have acquired outfielder Alan Roden and left-hander Kendry Rojas from the Toronto Blue Jays for righty Louis Varland and first baseman Ty France. Now 25 years old, Roden entered the pro ranks as a second-round pick of the Blue Jays in 2022. He made his debut in the majors at the beginning […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Returns to Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (groin) returned to practice on Thursday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Pittman Jr. tweaked his groin during the team's training camp practice on Tuesday. The 27-year-old played 16 games through a fracture in his lower back in 2024, so he's surely hoping to get to the […]

Alex Call Traded to Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Alex Call from the Washington Nationals for right-hander Sean Paul Linan and righty Eriq Swan. The Dodgers are adding another versatile player in the 30-year-old Call, who has at least 85 games of experience at all three outfield positions. The right-handed Call is also a capable hitter, particularly […]

Nick Martinez Heading to the Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said that with the addition of right-hander Zack Littell to the starting rotation, right-hander Nick Martinez will move to the bullpen. Littell, Martinez and rookie Chase Burns all give the Reds depth and versatility down the stretch with the ability to pitch in multiple roles. All but […]

Victor Robles Hits on the Field

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) hit on the field on Wednesday before the team's game against the Athletics for the first time since suffering a small fracture in the humeral head of his shoulder injury on April 6. Robles was making loud contact and said he felt around "80 percent" as he works his […]

Early Week 1 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings (2025) - Brandon Aubrey, Evan McPherson, Cameron Dicker, Wil Lutz, Tyler Loop, Will Reichard, Jake Bates

While kickers don't make the headlines, they can make the difference between winning and losing matchups. That said, we're here to assist your early Week 1 start-sit calls with our fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 1. Starting the season with a loss is never fun, so we're here to help. In our Week 1 […]

Mikal Bridges Signs Extension with Knicks

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges signed a long-term extension with the organization on Thursday. According to Shams Charania, Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension, which includes a player option for the final year. His first season in New York was a success, so the Knicks wanted to lock up Bridges long term. […]

Josh Jung Out With Calf Soreness

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (calf) will get a day or two to rest while dealing with calf soreness, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Jung is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the division-rival Seattle Mariners and should also be out on Friday. Josh Smith is starting at third and is […]

Jackson Chourio Expected to Go on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is expected to land on the injured list with his hamstring strain, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Outfielder Brandon Lockridge, who was acquired from the San Diego Padres on Thursday, will join the team in Washington for their series against the Nationals this weekend, according to general manager Matt […]

Chandler Simpson Day-to-Day With Finger Sprain

The Tampa Bay Rays said that rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (finger) was removed from the game on Thursday against the New York Yankees with a left index-finger sprain, per the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The Rays are considering Simpson as day-to-day. They didn't get such good news on All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda (wrist), […]

Rays Hope Jonathan Aranda Can Return in September

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (wrist) said that X-rays came back negative on his left wrist, but he is going to miss time, and the team is hoping that he'll be able to return in September, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. Aranda will get a second opinion on the wrist he […]

Justin Herbert Wants to Run More This Season?

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is studying Josh Allen's play style and is looking to create more plays this season. As per the Dan Patrick Show, Herbert mentioned, "What I respect about him [Josh Allen] is he's able to run power between the tackles. He's able to take the hits and deliver the hits." […]

Jordan Montgomery Traded to Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-hander Jordan Montgomery (elbow) and right-handed reliever Shelby Miller from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. It's unclear what the Brewers sent Arizona in return. Montgomery hasn't pitched at all in 2025 and won't pitch the rest of the way, either, with his new […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 18)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 18 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. Friends, there is still time to move up in the standings. Do not give […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 18)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly unlikely aces piece looking at several underrated pitchers for fantasy baseball. Each week of the fantasy season, we identify whether emerging pitchers are for real or not. We will review a handful of pitchers each week and break down their recent starts.  In this article, we will look at whether […]

Angels Acquire Oswald Peraza From Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Oswald Peraza from the New York Yankees on Thursday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Wilberson De Pena and bonus-pool money, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. The Yankees had no more use for Peraza after recently acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies to play third base in […]

Taj Bradley Dealt to Twins

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Taj Bradley from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday at the MLB trade deadline in exchange for right-handed reliever Griffin Jax, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Bradley will head to Minnesota after recently being demoted to Triple-A. Before being sent down, the 24-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2018 struggled for […]

KaVontae Turpin Becoming a Focal Point in the Cowboys' Offense?

Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver KaVontae Turpin has been a focal point in the offense during Thursday's practice. With the dynamic duo of George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb soaking up a lot of the defensive attention, Turpin might prove to be a bright spot in the offense this year. After posting his best year yet in […]