Moises Ballesteros Sent Back to Minors

The Chicago Cubs optioned rookie catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday to make room for their newly acquired trade assets in infielder Willi Castro, right-hander Andrew Kittredge and left-hander Taylor Rogers. After being called up on Wednesday, Ballesteros, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 1-for-2 […]

Bryce Young and Starters Will Play First Two Preseason Games

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and all of the team's starters will play in the first two preseason games, according to head coach Dave Canales. It's unorthodox, but the Panthers are hoping to see Young take the next step in Year 3 after he looked like a different QB following his benching in his sophomore […]

Cooper Criswell Starting on Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell will make the start on Friday for the BoSox in the series opener against the Houston Astros, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. He'll be followed by right-hander Walker Buehler on Saturday and right-hander Dustin May, who will be making his team debut, in the series finale on […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders "Shining" in Practice

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders has been performing very well during the team's practice sessions. According to Alex Zietlow of The Observer, Sanders caught a tough pass on a flag route and was able to find the back of the end zone. Zeitlow described that Sanders is "still shining." This is an excellent sign […]

Quinnen Williams is Week-to-Week with Calf Injury

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (calf) is week-to-week with a calf injury, according to Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. Williams was not present at Friday's practice after hurting his calf on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after practice, Glenn said he will miss a week or two. While the three-time Pro-Bowler Williams carries huge […]

Micah Parson Considering Drastic Measures Amid Contract Negotiations

Relations between the Dallas Cowboys and their star pass-rusher Micah Parsons have reportedly gotten so bad that Parsons is considering drastic measures, as reported by Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The two sides remain far apart in contract negotiations heading into the second week of camp. There has reportedly been no engagement between the two […]

Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers Could Play in MLB This Season

According to Roch Kubatko, Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said he is hopeful that prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers can play in the majors this season. The move to bring up Beavers would make sense given the O's just traded Cedric Mullins and Ramon Laureano. Beavers has been crushing the ball in Triple-A […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Vegas 108

Not a lot of name value per se among this week's value picks, but values nonetheless. You know I love the flyweight action, and this thrown-together main event is no exception. If you caught me on another episode of "Wager Wars" this week against @MMA_PropAholic, you know that I took a lot of point spreads […]

Grayson Rodriguez Considering Having Surgery

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) is debating on having surgery, which would likely sideline him for the rest of the season. The right-hander got a second opinion on his elbow and might undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. The right-hander has been sidelined all season long due to lat and […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/1/25)

How fun was that trade deadline?? This Yankee fan is ecstatic about the bullpen moves the team made -- we're finally a force in that department again. Fans of the Mets, Padres, Mariners, Astros, and Rangers also have reason to celebrate, and props to the Athletics as well. They moved a stud reliever, but got […]

Cam Skattebo Missing Team Drills, Being Managed by Giants

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo (undisclosed) has not seen action during team drills over the last few days of practice, according to beat reporter Evan Barnes. When asked about it multiple times, head coach Brian Daboll offered little more than "We're managing him." Skattebo was one of fantasy football's most polarizing prospects […]

Jakob Marsee Heading to Big Leagues

According to Robert Murray, outfielder Jakob Marsee is being called up by the Miami Marlins on Friday. The Marlins traded Jesus Sanchez on Thursday, which opened up a spot for Marsee on the big league roster. The 24-year-old was traded to Miami in the deal that sent Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. This […]

Calvin Ridley Won't Practice on Friday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (calf) will sit out Friday's practice. According to head coach Ben Callahan, this is a scheduled maintenance day for Ridley. The 30-year-old exited Wednesday's practice early after experiencing cramps in his right calf and will get Friday off to rest. The buzz around Tennessee is that Ridley has had […]

TJ Friedl Gets Placed on Restricted List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl was reinstated from the paternity leave list on Friday. He has been away from the team since Tuesday while his family welcomes a baby into the world. Friedl won't be playing on Friday as he'll now head to the restricted list. The expectation is that this is a procedural move, […]

Wade Miley Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (forearm) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. This is a procedural move in order to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Miguel Andujar. Miley has been sidelined since the middle of June due to a left flexor strain. The southpaw has been […]

Kam Curl is Considered Week-to-Week with an Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Curl (ankle) is week-to-week with an ankle injury after being stepped on during Tuesday's practice. As a precaution, he was carted off the field, but head coach Sean McVay says the team is "really fortunate" that the injury is not as serious as originally feared. With the Rams slated to […]

Miguel Amaya Moved to 60-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. This is just a procedural move to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired Willi Castro. Amaya has been sidelined since late May due to an oblique issue. That being said, Amaya has already missed […]

Commanders Not Interested in Trading Terry McLaurin

The Washington Commanders are not interested in trading star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, despite his public request to be dealt. McLaurin and the team have been locked in a tenuous contract dispute for months, following the most productive season of his career. With McLaurin slated to make $15.5 million in base salary on the final […]

Drake Maye Has Yet to Throw an Interception in Training Camp

Through eight training camp practices, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has yet to throw an interception. The 22-year-old signal-caller has stated publicly that cutting down on turnovers is a top priority heading into his second season. After throwing 10 interceptions in what was essentially a 10-game rookie season, he's taken remarkable care of the […]

Trent Thornton Carted Off the Field on Thursday

Pitcher Trent Thornton (leg) went down with a lower-leg injury in the ninth inning of Thursday's game and was carted off the field. He collapsed when coming off the mound, attempting to cover first base on a grounder to the right side, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. It appears that Thornton is scheduled for an […]

Tanner Houck Has Been Transferred to the 60-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday to make room for newly acquired Dustin May on the 40-man roster. Houck is eligible to be activated from the injured list at any time, and he appeared close to a return before being shut down indefinitely on July 21 […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 18 (2025)

The end of July is upon us, which means we're squarely in the final third of the season! This piece will examine movement since the All-Star break and lay the groundwork for the final two months of the year. Let the latest edition of the FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series help usher you towards a winning […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 8/1/2025)

The last big NRFI slate for me was Monday, when I recommended six different games for NRFI bets. I was bumming hard when the first three bets lost and thinking, "What do I have to do to get a win?" after last week's hot streak came to a screeching halt. But the last three bets […]

Dan Campbell Not Happy with Lions Performance in HOF Game

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was not happy with his team's mistake-filled performance in Thursday's 34-7 Hall of Game loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. In a game they lost by 27 points, the Lions turned the ball over five times. Although none of Detroit's presumed starters were in uniform, Campbell did not use […]

Roki Sasaki Scheduled to Face Live Hitters This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona this weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. The rookie right-hander has been throwing bullpens in July and has now appeared to progress to face live hitters. This will be the first time he has thrown to […]

Cole Kmet Works With First-Team Offense on Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet spent Thursday's practice running with the ones, with the team in 11-on-11s. The Bears spent the 10th overall pick in the draft on Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (shoulder), who has drawn praise from coaches throughout the start of training camp. However, Kmet is still expected to have a […]

Bryce Miller Scheduled to Begin a Rehab Assignment on Friday

Seattle Mariners right-hander, Bryce Miller (elbow), is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, per MLB.com. Friday will be Miller's first game action since June 6, and the Mariners are reportedly targeting 55 pitches for the 26-year-old in this start. He will likely make two, perhaps three rehab starts before […]

15 Fantasy Football RB Studs and Sleepers: Predicting Every 1,000-Yard Rusher in 2025

A 17-game season has made it easier to achieve, but rushing for 1,000 yards is still an important goal for running backs. With many NFL teams opting to go running back by committee, three-down backs are few and far between in today's NFL. But not all hope is lost: 16 running backs ran for over […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Revamps Diet, Continues to Flash in Practice

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. has entered 2025 with a renewed mindset and a focus on details. Part of that approach has included cutting sweets from his diet, particularly Skittles. While cutting back on sugary treats alone isn't going to make or break his season, it's part of an offseason overhaul that he hopes […]

Yankees Plan to Keep Devin Williams in Closer's Role

The New York Yankees plan to keep right-hander Devin Williams in the closer's role, Aaron Boone said. They intend to have the new acquisitions fit in around him, Bryan Hoch, beat writer for the Yankees, reports. The Yankees significantly bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline, acquiring three high-leverage relievers in David Bednar, Jake Bird, […]