Matt Chapman Progressing Quickly

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) took grounders on Monday and will hit on the field on Wednesday, reports Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. He was only placed on the 10-day injured list three days ago with right hand inflammation, so it's encouraging to see that he is already […]

Connor Norby to Start Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) will start a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Norby is finally ready to play in games again after having surgery to fix a fractured hamate bone in his left hand in the middle of July. The Fish just […]

Cole Ragans Completes Bullpen Session

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session on Monday and introduced offspeed stuff for the first time in his recovery, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. This is good news for the lefty, who remains on the 60-day injured list with a left rotator cuff strain after last pitching on […]

Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates Beginning Rehab Assigments on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitchers Tanner Scott (elbow) and Kirby Yates (back) are both expected to begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Scott last pitched on July 21 before being placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, and Yates was also placed on the injured list with lower […]

Enrique Hernandez and Hyeseong Kim Starting Rehab Assignments

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Enrique Hernandez (elbow) and second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) are both expected to begin rehab assignments in Triple-A Oklahoma City this week, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Hernandez has been out since July 5 with left elbow inflammation and has recently been participating in batting practice without issue. Kim […]

Ryan Weathers Throws Live Batting Practice on Monday

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers (lat) was scheduled to throw live batting practice on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. It will be the first time that Weathers has faced live hitters since landing on the injured list in early June with a lat strain. If the 25-year-old southpaw gets through Monday's session without […]

Max Muncy Starting to Feel Better, Doing Rotational Work

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is starting to feel better and will do rotational work on Monday, reports Sonja Chen of MLB.com. He was recently placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique that he sustained early last week. It was unfortunate timing for the veteran, who had just returned […]

Cowboys Optimistic Jaydon Blue Can Play in Preseason Finale

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle, heel) is "trending positively," according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and the team is hopeful and optimistic that he can play in Friday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Blue suffered a bone bruise in his heel on Aug. 7 and has not played since, although it […]

Tommy Edman on Track for September Return

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman (ankle) is participating in baseball activities and looks to be on pace to return at some point in September, reports Sonja Chen of MLB.com. He has been on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain that has kept him out of game action since August 1. […]

Terrance Ferguson Returns to Monday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson (groin) returned to training camp practice and was in full pads on Monday after missing the last two-plus weeks with a groin injury, according to Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire. Head coach Sean McVay said Ferguson was "a little bit limited." Ferguson hasn't played in the first […]

Bengals, Trey Hendrickson Making Progress on Extension?

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson told ESPN that he and the team have agreed on the years and total dollar amount on a potential long-term contract extension, but not on guaranteed money. Additionally, there has been no progress on a trade after reports over the weekend that the Bengals were actively discussing trades involving […]

Should I Draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt for Fantasy Football? Is Brian Robinson Still the Commanders' Starting RB1?

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been the clear starting running back for his team for three seasons now. That's great, right? Well, not really. He's put up mediocre production in his time there, and while he's had some nice fantasy football weeks, he's not been a consistent force in the run game. […]

Luka Doncic Cleared to Play on Tuesday Night

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play on Tuesday night versus Great Britain. The 26-year-old was injured during Slovenia's EuroBasket exhibition against Latvia on Saturday. Fortunately, he only sustained a contusion and was able to practice on Monday. He appeared in 28 games for the Lakers last […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Pulled With Hamstring Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) left Monday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates early due to left-hamstring tightness, according to the team. Guerrero was replaced by Ty France at first base after going 0-for-2 with an RBI and a strikeout. Fantasy managers will be holding their breathe while Guerrero undergoes additional […]

5 Fantasy Football Later-Round Lotto Tickets: Joe Nicely's Favorite 2025 Draft Sleepers

There are different levels of satisfaction we can get from fantasy football drafts. Hitting on a first- or second-round pick is always nice, but at the end of the day, those are guys we're supposed to get right. The middle rounds are where the rubber meets the road in fantasy football, as it's where we […]

Tyler Wells to Make Two More Rehab Starts

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) will make two more minor-league rehab starts before he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Wells has not pitched for the Orioles all year after having an internal-brace procedure on his right UCL back in June of 2024. The 30-year-old made his fourth minor-league […]

Kyle Bradish to Return Next Week

Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said on Monday that the team expects right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) to return to the starting rotation on Aug. 25, 26 or 27 from Monday through Wednesday in a home series against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Bradish has been on the 60-day injured list all year as he […]

Shohei Ohtani to Start on Wednesday at Coors Field

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound on Wednesday at Coors Field against the division-rival Colorado Rockies, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is for Ohtani to go five innings for the first time this season. It remains to be seen if Ohtani will be in the […]

Tyler Stephenson on the Bench on Monday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Jose Trevino is doing the catching for right-hander Brady Singer and will bat seventh against Angels right-hander Victor Mederos. For now, the Reds are considering Stephenson as day-to-day with a sore […]

Jordan Westburg Leaves Monday With Ankle Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (ankle) left Monday's series opener early against the Boston Red Sox with right-ankle discomfort, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. Westburg was injured trying to get back to first base early in the game and was hitless in his only plate appearance before departing. Luis Vazquez entered as a […]

5 Fantasy Football Value Picks With Upside - Late-Round Best Ball Draft Targets (2025)

Best ball leagues have been taking over the world. Everyone loves drafting and then watching how the team shakes out. In a recent article, I examined the historical data for Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) formats. The data uncovers where drafters scooped up potential values to win best ball leagues. Using historical data and win […]

Game 2 of Brewers-Cubs on Monday Postponed

The second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday at Wrigley Field between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs has been postponed by rain, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The two teams will play a split doubleheader on Tuesday. Right-hander Chad Patrick was scheduled to make the start in Game 2 for the Brewers and […]

Jonathan Mingo Sprains PCL, Out 4-6 Weeks

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (knee) was diagnosed with a sprained PCL on Monday and is expected to miss four to six weeks. The 24-year-old will likely be sidelined until October, halting his push for a larger role behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jalen Tolbert. Mingo caught 17 passes for 167 yards across […]

Darren Waller Could Return This Week

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said the team is targeting this week for the practice debut of tight end Darren Waller, though nothing is finalized. The 32-year-old hasn't played since 2023 with the Giants, when he caught 52 passes for 552 yards and one touchdown. Waller enters a wide-open tight end room in Miami […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Returns to Patriots Practice

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday after missing time with a minor injury. The veteran is battling rookie TreVeyon Henderson for the starting role, though Henderson's presence has dented Stevenson's fantasy outlook. Stevenson is expected to handle change-of-pace and possible goal-line duties behind the rookie, limiting his weekly ceiling. […]

Kyle Higashioka Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) has a "very very, very mild" hamtring injury that has lingered, which is why Jonah Heim is making his third straight start behind the plate for Monday's series opener against the hosting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Michael Wacha. Heim is batting ninth in […]

Najee Harris Working Out, Still on NFI List

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) returned to practice in a limited capacity Monday, working on the side while remaining on the NFL's Non-Football Injury list. The veteran signed with the Chargers this offseason after topping 1,000 rushing yards in each of his four seasons with the Steelers. However, Harris' role is now […]

Calvin Austin III Working Out, Week 1 Status in Question

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) worked on the side during Monday's practice, but his availability for Week 1 remains uncertain. Austin told reporters he is following the medical staff's plan, though he was non-committal about a timeline. The 26-year-old wideout took on a bigger role last year, recording 36 receptions for 548 […]

Casey Schmitt Returns to Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (forearm) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres and left-hander Nestor Cortes at Petco Park, playing third base and batting cleanup. Schmitt has been cleared to return after missing the last two games due to a contusion on his right […]

DeAndre Hopkins Avoids Serious Injury, Remains Questionable

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) missed Monday's practice, though early reports suggest the injury isn't serious. Hopkins is considered likely to play Week 1, but the team appears to be exercising caution with the veteran. The 33-year-old managed 610 yards and five touchdowns across 16 games with the Titans and Chiefs last season, […]