Rashee Rice's Groin Injury is Minor

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the groin injury that has kept wide receiver Rashee Rice (groin) out of training camp practices is minor, and Reid called his absence precautionary. Rice has now missed back-to-back practices this week and will most likely be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday against the […]

Patrick Mahomes to Play First Quarter in Preseason Game

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play the first quarter in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Kansas City Star's Sam McDowell would be surprised if Mahomes plays the entire quarter with the starters. The six-time Pro Bowler, two-time MVP and three-time Super […]

Chase Meidroth Heads to 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed middle infielder Chase Meidroth (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion, retroactive to Aug. 4. The team selected the contract of infielder Jacob Amaya from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Meidroth hasn't played since he took a pitch off the thumb and had to […]

Nolan Arenado Could Rejoin Cardinals on Aug. 18

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is "likely" to come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin the team Aug. 18, John Denton of MLB.com reports. In the meantime, Arenado will report to the team's Florida-based spring training facility on Friday to work on strengthening his injured right shoulder. Arenado began dealing with […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Back at Practice on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (illness) is back at training camp practice on Thursday, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Thomas returns after sitting out on Wednesday while being under the weather. Head coach Liam Coen said that "everybody" will play in the preseason opener this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, so Thomas […]

Robert Stephenson Throwing Bullpen Sessions

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) threw his third and most recent bullpen session on Aug. 5 as he works back from a stretched nerve in his bicep. Stephenson made just two appearances in late May before the injury forced him to the 10-day IL, and the Angels have since moved the 32-year-old […]

Jose Leclerc Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery

Athletics reliever Jose Leclerc (lat) underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday. Leclerc will remain on the 60-day injured list and miss the remainder of 2025 before becoming a free agent. It'll go down as a lost season for Leclerc, who last pitched April 22, as well as a failed investment for the […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Tyjae Spears, Chase Brown, Austin Ekeler

The running back position is often quite polarizing in many draft rooms. Many fantasy managers tend to target running backs early and leave the first four rounds with at least two running backs. However, some managers often fade the position and wait to target high-upside rookies in the double-digit rounds and instead stack their roster […]

Cole Kmet Back at Practice on Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Thursday after leaving Tuesday's session early with an undisclosed ailment, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Kmet avoided a serious injury earlier this week and should be just fine to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. […]

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 […]