Baker Mayfield Sitting Out Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield's strong performance in Friday's practice made additional reps this weekend unnecessary. The veteran signal-caller is coming off a career year, finishing as the QB4 in fantasy football last season. With Chris […]

Brandon Sproat Ineffective on Thursday

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat allowed six runs (five earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out six over 3 1/3 innings against Triple-A Rochester. Sproad had been money for an extended period before this implosion with a 1.15 ERA in 39 innings since June 28. He allowed the same […]

Kristian Campbell Goes Deep Thursday

Boston Red Sox second base prospect Kristian Campbell went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two additional runs scored on Thursday. Campbell started in left field in this game and has shown his versatility as a defender at Triple-A with multiple starts at different spots on the diamond. The 23-year-old has been surging so far […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Homers Thursday

Miami Marlins third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss against Triple-A Norfolk. It was the slugger's first long ball of August and his first one since July 22. However, he's still been productive at the plate during the month, cutting down the strikeouts and taking […]

Cole Henry Picks up First Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Cole Henry earned the first save of his career in a 3-2 win over the Phillies on Thursday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one. The closing job opened up with Kyle Finnegan being dealt at the trade deadline, and Henry was rumored to be […]

Cade Smith Records Sixth Save

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith secured his sixth save of the season in Thursday's 9-4 win over the Marlins. It didn't look like he would be needed with a five-run lead heading into the ninth, but Nic Enright loaded the bases to create a save situation with one out remaining. Smith made quick work […]

Dietrich Enns Secures First Save

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dietrich Enns locked down his first save of the season in Thursday's 5-3 victory against the Mariners. He entered with a three-run lead and gave up two hits and a walk that cut the lead to two, but he ultimately shut the door after 23 pitches. He has done well since […]

Bobby Seymour Expected to be Promoted

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Bobby Seymour is expected to be called up to the major league roster to join the team on Friday, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He's had a great year in Triple-A, slashing .263/.327/.553 with 30 home runs, 87 RBI, and 70 runs in 105 games. While he […]

Jordan Lawlar Returns From Injured List at Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day injured list in Triple-A on Thursday, reports Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. He has been out of game action since June with a hamstring strain, but he is finally healthy. A lot has happened for the major league club while the 23-year-old […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Making Plays in Training Camp, Set for Big Role in Chicago?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus "might lead the team in training camp receptions," according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Antwaan Randle El described Zaccheaus as "the F-receiver in this offense." Zaccheaus played in 17 games last season for the Washington Commanders, recording 45 receptions for 506 […]

Jeff Hoffman Collects 27th Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman threw a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday to lock up a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs and record his 27th save of the season. Hoffman allowed a one-out single to Nico Hoerner, but he struck out the other three hitters he faced (Owen Caissie, Willi Castro, and Dansby […]

Daniel Jones Throws Two Interceptions During Joint Practice with Packers

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was picked off twice in 16 pass attempts by the Green Bay Packers' defense during the joint practice between the two teams on Thursday, per James Boyd of The Athletic. Boyd writes that the "Colts' offense was overwhelmed by the Packers' defense" and "the dink-and-dunk offense (Jones) was commanding was […]

Payton Pritchard Reportedly Moving Into Starting Lineup

According to NBA insider Grant Afseth, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is expected to move into the starting lineup this season, with Anfernee Simons anticipated to be used as a "high-scoring option off the bench." The Celtics are projected to take a step back, with superstar Jayson Tatum (Achilles) in line to miss the entire […]

Denzel Clarke to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment on Friday

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. The 25-year-old rookie has been on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain since July 21. While Clarke is known for his defensive wizardry, he was on a hot streak at the plate before he […]

J.J. McCarthy Dominates Joint Practice with Patriots on Thursday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had his "best practice of camp" on Thursday and impressed with both his consistency and accuracy, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Lewis notes that McCarthy had a stretch of practice where he completed 13 straight passes and threw for six touchdowns. The 22-year-old former first-round pick is preparing […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected to Return Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) will come off the 10-day injured list and play Friday if "he wakes up feeling good," according to MLB.com. Acuna has already traveled with the Braves to Cleveland to prepare for his return against the Guardians. The 27-year-old superstar went on the IL with a calf strain on […]

Roki Sasaki Struggles in Triple-A Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) had a rough time in his first Triple-A rehab start on Thursday. The Dodgers were hoping Sasaki would go three innings, but he lasted just two frames and allowed three earned runs on six hits (all singles) with a walk and no strikeouts. Sasaki threw 25 of 41 […]

Cooper Kupp Has "Plenty Left in the Tank," Impressing Teammates in Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp has "plenty left in the tank" and has shown the ability to "get open against (star cornerback) Devon Witherspoon" in training camp practices, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Kupp is entering his first year in Seattle after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the […]

Kris Bryant Done for Season

Injured Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) will not return this season, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Bryant appeared in 11 games this year, none since April 12, and hit a ghastly .154/.195/.205 in 41 plate appearances before going on the injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease in his back. […]

Pablo Lopez to Throw Live Batting Practice on Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will throw two innings of live batting practice on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. It'll be Lopez's sixth time throwing off a mound since he went on the injured list in early June with a right teres major strain. The injury interrupted an impressive start to 2025 […]

River Cracraft Signs with Commanders

The Washington Commanders have signed wide receiver River Cracraft, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Cracraft has played for three different teams across seven NFL seasons entering 2025, but has never recorded more than nine catches in a single year. He played eight games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024 and caught seven passes […]

Falcons Add C.J. Henderson

Per the team, the Atlanta Falcons intend to sign free agent defensive back C.J. Henderson to an undisclosed contract. The 26-year-old was the former No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but spent only that season with the Jacksonville Jaguars -- the team that drafted him. After a brief stint with the Jags, […]

Mason Rudolph Getting Another Start

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that quarterback Mason Rudolph will again be the team's starting QB for their meeting with the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Tomlin also noted that the players who didn't play in their win against the Jaguars last week will sit out once more. It […]

Spencer Rattler Not Guaranteed to Start Vs. Jaguars

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore told reporters on Thursday that he has yet to decide on a starter for Sunday's home meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Spencer Rattler got the nod last weekend and played one quarter in their loss to the Chargers before giving way to rookie signal-caller Tyler Shough. Shough saw […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty QB Rankings (August 2025): Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Bryce Young, Matthew Stafford

The 2025 NFL campaign is right around the corner, which can only mean the new fantasy football season is nearing. Our 2025 fantasy football dynasty quarterback rankings are here to assist your draft-day or trading efforts. In the rankings below, you'll see where key dynasty signal callers such as Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 (Friday, 8/15/25)

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Preseason is in the books, but never fear, because Week 2 has another four days of games for our enjoyment. Tonight we have a two-game slate, and if this week follows the example set last week, then we can expect some fireworks. The over was hitting regularly last weekend […]

A.J. Brown's Injury Not a Concern

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that he doesn't "sense any great concern" regarding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown's (hamstring) injury. Brown has been in and out of practice over the last few weeks while dealing with a nagging hamstring issue. There was some worry that he'd suffered a setback when he was downgraded from […]

Brandon Scherff has Hung Up his Cleats

According to Iowa's website after veteran offensive guard Brandon Scherff was selected to the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, the 33-year-old has retired from professional football. Scherff became a free agent back in March, never talked to any NFL teams, and has apparently called it a career. He was originally the fifth overall pick in […]

Nick Bosa Dealing With Neck Soreness

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (neck) is dealing with neck soreness, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The head coach said that the hope is that Bosa will be back at practice next week. Bosa did not practice at training camp on Thursday and will not take the field for the team's second […]