Sawyer Gipson-Long Lands on Injured List With Neck Stiffness

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 29) on Wednesday with neck stiffness and recalled right-hander Tyler Owens from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Gipson-Long recently returned to the big leagues after recovering from Tommy John surgery that he had last April, but now he's […]

Reese Olson's Next Start to be With Tigers

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that right-hander Reese Olson's (finger) next start will be in the big leagues, most likely in the upcoming series against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Olson has been out of action since the middle of May with right ring-finger inflammation, but he's ready to go after making three […]

Brayan Bello to Pitch in Suspended Game on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Bryana Bello will take the mound in the team's suspended game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday that will pick up in the fourth inning, according to the Boston Herald's Mac Cerullo. Bello was originally scheduled to start the regularly scheduled game against Cincy on Wednesday, but he'll instead start the […]

Javier Baez Sitting for First Game of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Baez will not be in his team's lineup for the first game of their road doubleheader with the hosting Washington Nationals. The 32-year-old will take a seat against right-hander Trevor Williams, with teammate Trey Sweeney slotting in at shortstop, batting ninth. This marks the second time Baez has sat against a […]

Fantasy Football Mock Draft for 2025: (12 Teams, Single-QB) - Round 1

The first round is the best part of fantasy drafts. These are the players who are going to lead your team throughout the year and could carry you to a potential fantasy championship. However, that doesn't mean these early-round players can't bust in fantasy football. Just look at Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, and Breece Hall […]

Alex Verdugo DFA'd by Atlanta

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Atlanta Braves have designated outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment. Rosenthal notes that the move clears a spot for the return of Jurickson Profar, who is returning from an 80-game suspension for the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The 29-year-old appeared in 56 games for the squad this season and […]

Justin Walley Turning Heads Going into Rookie Season

Indianapolis Colts rookie third-round cornerback Justin Walley has been turning heads throughout the offseason program with his aggressiveness and impressive instincts, giving him a chance to have a significant role on defense in his first year in the NFL, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder. Walley has shown potential in dime packages during offseason workouts, and […]

Bud Cauley in Great Form Ahead of John Deere Classic

Bud Cauley posted a T25 in his most recent start at the Travelers Championship, marking his sixth top-30 finish in his last 10 events. He'll look to keep that strong form going at the John Deere Classic, where he's made seven appearances, missed just one cut, and recorded three finishes of T18 or better. Success […]

Christiaan Bezuidenhout a Player to Avoid at John Deere Classic

Christiaan Bezuidenhout has struggled to find form this season, missing six cuts and posting just one top-10 finish through 18 starts. He'll look to rebound at the John Deere Classic, where he has competed twice, missing the cut in 2023 but finishing T2 in 2022. Success at TPC Deere Run requires solid tee-to-green play and […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Out Vs. Detroit

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. is out of the starting nine for the first game of their doubleheader with the visiting Detroit Tigers. Garcia Jr. will hit the bench with left-handed hurler Tyler Holton toeing the rubber for Detroit. Teammate Amed Rosario will man the keystone in his stead and operate from the […]

Jake Knapp Riding Momentum Ahead of John Deere Classic

Jake Knapp posted a course-record 11-under 61 in the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic and ultimately finished T4 in Detroit. He'll look to carry that momentum into the John Deere Classic, where he has competed just once, finishing T52 last year. To succeed at TPC Deere Run, players need to be solid from […]

Jamari Thrash Establishing Himself as Reliable Option

ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi writes that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jamari Thrash, who caught only three passes as a rookie in 2024 after being taken in the fifth round, took advantage of opportunities in an unproven receiver room during offseason workouts and established himself as a reliable option in the passing game. "He's had a really […]

Joey Bart Sitting Again Against Right-Hander

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart will not be in the team's lineup for their series finale with the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. The former second-overall pick will ride the pine again with right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray taking the mound for St. Louis. Fellow backstop Henry Davis will get the start behind the dish and bat […]

Grayson Murphy Could Provide Rotational Pass-Rush Depth

Miami Dolphins linebacker Grayson Murphy could provide situational or rotational pass-rush depth if he continues his production from offseason workouts into training camp this summer, writes ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. Murphy made splash plays during spring practices on a team that features pass-rushers Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson. It's been difficult for Chubb, Phillips […]

Joe Andreessen in a Good Position to Compete for Backup Job

Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen has put himself in a good position to compete for the backup middle linebacker job in training camp this summer, according to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. Andreessen was mostly a special-teams player as a rookie in 2024 after being signed following a minicamp tryout. The 25-year-old saw increased time during minicamp […]