Is Nick Chubb or Woody Marks the RB2 for the Texans? Which Houston Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Houston Texans are set to be without starting running back Joe Mixon for at least a little bit with a foot injury. At the moment, it's unclear exactly when we'll see him back on the field, making the backup running back position in Houston a very important one. But who is that backup running […]

Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernandez on the Bench for Game 1 of Doubleheader

Miami Marlins infielder Otto Lopez and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez will both start on the bench for Game 1 of their Saturday doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Javier Sanoja is starting at shortstop and is batting eighth, while Dane Myers will start in left field and bat out of the six-hole versus […]

Ryan Bergert to Make Another Start for Royals

Kansas City Royals rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert will make another start for the team on Sunday in the series finale in Minnesota against the division-rival Twins at Target Field. Bergert was acquired from the San Diego Padres at the July 31 trade deadline and allowed two earned runs on two hits while walking two and […]

NASCAR DFS and Betting Preview for Watkins Glen - Go Bowling at the Glen

As the Cup Series regular season dwindles down, we head up to Watkins Glen, New York this weekend for the fifth road course race of the season. Shane van Gisbergen has been the dominant driver on road courses this year, winning the last three in dominating fashion. Will that happen again this weekend? Last year, […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 19)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 19 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. With August now ticking away on the calendar, it's time to make up ground […]

No Timeline for Aaron Judge to Return to Outfield

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he doesn't have a specific timeline for when outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) will return to the outfield, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. A report earlier this week suggested that Judge could return to right-field duties either this weekend or early next week, […]

Austin Wells Out Against a Lefty

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells will get a breather in the second game of the series at Yankee Stadium on Saturday against the visiting Houston Astros with tough left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound. Ben Rice will do the catching for right-hander Luis Gil and will hit fifth against Valdez. Wells is only hitting […]

Mauricio Dubon, Cam Smith Both Resting on Saturday

Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon and rookie outfielder Cam Smith will both start on the bench for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Ramon Urias will make the start for the 'Stros at second base and hit eighth against Yankees right-hander Luis Gil. Jose Altuve is serving as the designated hitter […]

Jasson Dominguez Out of Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is not in the lineup for his team's game against the Houston Astros on Saturday. With Aaron Judge limited to designated hitter duties due to a right flexor strain, Giancarlo Stanton is starting in right field for New York. That pushes Cody Bellinger to left field and Dominguez to […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Plans to Practice Saturday

Indianapolis Colts third-year signal-caller Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) plans to practice on Saturday, Stephen Holder of ESPN reports. On Thursday, the Colts played the Baltimore Ravens in their preseason opener, and Richardson was sacked on a drop-back pass, subsequently leaving the game after dislocating his right pinkie on the hit. Still, following the Colts' scheduled […]

Anthony Bender Placed on Paternity List

Miami Marlins reliever Anthony Bender has been placed on the paternity list, meaning he could miss the remainder of his team's weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. Miami recalled right-hander Tyler Zuber from Triple-A Jacksonville to take Bender's place on the roster. In 47 innings (48 games) so far this season, Bender has pitched to […]

Phil Mafah Says He Played Through a Torn Labrum In College

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah indicated Friday that he played through a torn labrum in his shoulder during his final college season at Clemson, Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas Morning News reports. Mafah has been looking good in camp thus far and mentioned that he is feeling healthy, then proceeded to discuss his […]

Ryan Gusto Recalled from Triple-A, Starting Saturday

The Miami Marlins have recalled right-hander Ryan Gusto from Triple-A Jacksonville as the 27th man for their Saturday doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old Gusto will start game one of the doubleheader. It will be his first appearance as a member of the Marlins after Miami acquired him from the Houston Astros at the […]

Luke McCaffrey Leaves Friday's Game With an Illness

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (illness) had a pregame illness and tried to play through it on Friday against the New England Patriots, but couldn't. Dan Quinn says more injury updates will be available on Sunday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports. McCaffrey tried to play in the game on Friday and caught […]

Fernando Cruz to Throw to Live Batters on Sunday

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) is set to throw a live bullpen session on Sunday at Double-A Somerset. The 35-year-old had recently completed mound work without any setbacks or complications. If he can have a successful session here, there is a good chance that a rehab assignment could take place soon afterward. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out of Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the starting lineup for his team's game against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Jose Caballero will take his place at second base and bat eighth against Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. Chisholm Jr. has struggled so far in August, hitting .154 with eight strikeouts in […]

A.J. Brown Still Not Practicing on Saturday

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) was not practicing Saturday morning, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports. Brown continues to battle through a hamstring injury that caused him to miss Thursday's preseason matchup against the Detroit Lions, and he has now been sidelined since August 1. The Eagles play the Dallas […]

Justin Lawrence is Throwing Side Sessions

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (elbow) has begun throwing side sessions and has been transferred to the team's Florida complex. The plan here is for the 30-year-old right-handed reliever to continue throwing like he has been, and also begin throwing to live batters by the third week of August. If things go smoothly without […]

Giancarlo Stanton Starting in Right Field on Saturday

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is getting his first start in the outfield this season on Saturday against the Houston Astros. Stanton has not appeared in a big-league game in the outfield since 2023. However, with Aaron Judge currently limited to designated hitter duties while he plays through a right flexor strain, the Yankees […]

Hurston Waldrep Recalled, Starting on Saturday

The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-handed pitcher Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett, optioning left-hander Dylan Dodd as the corresponding move. Waldrep will start the first game of Atlanta's Saturday doubleheader against the Miami Marlins. The 23-year-old has spent most of 2025 in the minor leagues. In 91 2/3 innings (19 starts) at Triple-A, Waldrep is […]

Erik Miller has Mixed Results in First Rehab Appearance

San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller (elbow) made his first appearance in a rehab game on Friday, appearing in the fifth inning for Triple-A Sacramento. He labored through one-third of an inning and 24 pitches, surrendering three hits and one earned run. The good news is that he was able to throw all four of […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Watkins Glen - Go Bowling at the Glen

Another profitable week at Iowa last weekend puts us at +5.6 units over the last three races as the NASCAR Cup Series closes out the regular season. This weekend, we're on to another road course race: the Go Bowling at the Glen. Remember, betting lines for NASCAR can move very quickly, and value can disappear […]

Giants To Start Russell Wilson In Preseason Opener

The New York Giants plan to start quarterback Russell Wilson in their preseason opener on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The veteran is part of a completely revamped New York quarterback room, which also includes Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart. The 36-year-old Wilson helped lead Pittsburgh to the […]

Clayton Kershaw Allows One Run, Earns Sixth Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw tossed six innings of one-run ball on Friday, earning his sixth victory of the year. The veteran scattered seven hits and walked one while striking out four batters. He's now 6-2 on the year with a sterling 3.14 ERA, although a 1.26 WHIP and 46 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings […]

Walker Buehler Tosses Six Scoreless Innings on Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler did not allow any runs over six innings of work on Friday, yielding four hits and two walks while striking out four batters on the way to earning his seventh win of the year. It was his third quality start in his last five starts, pitching to a […]

Mark Canha Hits Grand Slam in First Rehab Game

Kansas City Royals outfielder Mark Canha (elbow) began his rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas in a big way, finishing 2-for-4 and hitting a grand slam in the process. It remains to be seen how long he will be rehabbing, but it's a promising sign that his issue with tennis elbow is feeling better after […]

Veteran Josh Johnson Throws Touchdown In Preseason Opener

Well-traveled Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson completed 15 of 22 passes for a game-high 173 yards with one touchdown and an interception on Friday against the New England Patriots. Jayden Daniels is the no-doubt starter for Washington with Marcus Mariota also in the fold as the likely backup, leaving Johnson and Sam Hartman competing for […]

Bryce Teodosio Feeling Better after Leaving Game Early on Friday

Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Bryce Teodosio (head) left Friday night's game after colliding with the outfield wall in the third inning. The team said after the game that he was feeling better, but that he was still in the process of being evaluated. There should be updates throughout the weekend, but there's a good chance […]

Mookie Betts Hits Home Run No. 12 on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts hit his first home run in over a month on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. The veteran's bat has come around recently, going 6-for-12 (.500) over the last three games after going 0-for-20 during the previous five. It hasn't been a Mookie Betts-like […]