Ryan Bergert Likely to Start Tuesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Ryan Bergert is likely to start against the New York Mets on Tuesday, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. That would push Yu Darvish back to Wednesday's series finale. Nick Pivetta would then get the ball Friday to begin a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bergert, who has been in […]

Clarke Schmidt Has Internal-Brace Procedure, Expected Back in 2026

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (elbow) underwent season-ending elbow surgery earlier this month, but it was not a full Tommy John procedure. Rather, Schmidt had internal-brace surgery and should miss less time as a result, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The 29-year-old's estimated timeline to return is 11 to 13 months, meaning he could […]

X-Rays Negative on Eugenio Suarez After Hit by Pitch

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (finger) appears to have avoided a major injury after leaving a loss to the Detroit Tigers early on Monday. Suarez told reporters after the game that X-rays on his right index finger came back negative, and he'll undergo further testing on Tuesday. The two-time All-Star […]

Nick Fortes Heading to Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to acquire catcher Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins for outfield prospect Matthew Etzel, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Fortes will replace Danny Jansen, whom the Rays traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. This isn't a needle-moving deal from a fantasy perspective, as the defense-first Fortes hasn't produced […]

Alex Freeland to Join Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to promote prized infield prospect Alex Freeland from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Now 23 years old, the switch-hitting Freeland joined the organization as a third-round pick in the 2022 draft. Freeland, who ranks as MLB Pipeline's 35th-best prospect, earned his way to the majors […]

Kyle Higashioka Still Out on Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) will miss his fifth straight game Monday as he continues dealing with a hamstring strain. Jonah Heim will start behind the plate and hit ninth against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters that Higashioka should return to the starting lineup Tuesday. After popping […]

Yoan Moncada Out Again on Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kevin Newman will fill in for Moncada at third base and bat ninth versus Rangers ace Jacob deGrom. Moncada hasn't played since he left a loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday after taking […]

Eugenio Suarez Exits After Hit By Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) left a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning on Monday after taking a pitch off the right hand. The Diamondbacks replaced Suarez, who was in obvious pain, with Blaze Alexander after Tigers closer Will Vest hit him with a 95.6 mph fastball. If this […]

Tyler Guyton Out 4-6 Weeks With Bone Fracture

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone fracture in his knee and will miss four to six weeks, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Cowboys believed that Guyton suffered a torn ACL in Monday's training camp practice, but an MRI exam revealed that […]

Early Week 1 Fantasy Football WR Rankings (2025) - Malik Nabers, Davante Adams, Xavier Worthy, Jauan Jennings, Tetairoa McMillan, George Pickens, more

It's almost fantasy football time, and whether you have already drafted or are just trying to get an early look at the Week 1 pecking order, we have you covered with our fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 1. It's never fun to start the season with a loss, so use these rankings to set […]

Tyler Bass Dealing With Pelvis Injury

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (pelvis) is dealing with a pelvis injury that kept him sidelined at training camp practice on Monday, according to Bills beat writer Maddy Glab. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury for Bass, so he should be back in action at camp in a couple of days. The 28-year-old […]

Rashawn Slater Returns to Practice on Monday

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (foot) said he had a blister on his right foot ahead of training camp that had to be "carved out," which is what kept him from practicing early on. However, Slater was in uniform and did individual drills on Monday. He is expecting to do more on Tuesday. […]

Tyler Guyton Feared to Have Suffered Torn ACL

Dallas Cowboys starting offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (knee) was injured in training camp practice on Monday and is feared to have torn his ACL heading into his MRI exam, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Cowboys have a pretty strong offensive line, but this will be a pretty big blow to the unit before […]

David Walker to Miss Rookie Season After Suffering Torn ACL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie fourth-round edge rusher David Walker (knee) will miss his entire first year in the NFL after suffering a torn ACL in training camp practice on Friday, according to head coach Todd Bowles. "He was making a big impact early," Bowles said. "Obviously, we were counting on him doing a lot of […]

Roman Anthony Expected to Hit Leadoff Going Forward

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is expected to serve as the team's leadoff man going forward, according to manager Alex Cora. Anthony is in the leadoff spot for the second straight day in Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson at Target Field. It will surely raise the […]

10 QBs and TEs Who Could Put Up Video Game Numbers for 2025 Fantasy Football

Everyone wants that player who will put up video game numbers in fantasy football. For QBs, that means one who can run. Just look at Joe Burrow, who put up video game passing numbers last year. He finished as the QB3 in fantasy PPG, well behind the top two. It is possible that Burrow, or […]

Jacob Wilson Out for Series Opener Against Mariners

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) remains out of action for the A's for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Seattle Mariners in Sacramento. Max Schuemann will start at shortstop and bat eighth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Wilson is dealing with a bruised hand and is considered day-to-day, so he could return as soon […]

Kyle Stowers Scratched on Monday Due to Illness

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (illness) has been scratched from Monday's series opener at Busch Stadium against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals due to an illness, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Heriberto Hernandez will take over for Stowers in left field and will hit cleanup against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Fantasy managers will […]

Michael King Throwing Three-Inning Simulated Game

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is expected to throw three "innings" during a simulated game on Monday at Petco Park before the series opener against the New York Mets that he is treating as normal as possible in terms of a start day, according to Annie Heilbrunn. King is getting his arm stretched […]

William Contreras in Danger of Missing Rest of the Season?

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (finger) is starting behind the plate and is batting third in Monday's divisional showdown against the visiting Chicago Cubs and left-hander Matthew Boyd. However, Contreras is dealing with a finger injury, and the Brewers have said that if he were to land on the injured list, it would be for […]

Kris Bubic Done for the Season

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (shoulder) will miss the rest of the regular season, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Bubic was placed on the 15-day injured list after being diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain on Sunday. Sadly, there isn't enough time for Bubic to heal up and return to the mound […]

Danny Jansen Traded to Brewers

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. In exchange, the Rays will receive infielder Jadher Areinamo from Milwaukee. Areinamo is ranked No. 24 in the Brewers farm system, so not a bad deal for Jansen who is on an expiring deal. This deal gives the Brewers more depth […]

Robert Jones Expected to Miss 2-3 Months

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Robert Jones (neck) who had been working with the starting offense early in training camp, is expected to miss two to three months after breaking a bone in his neck during practice on Sunday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's a tough break for the 26-year-old heading into his first season with […]

Jed Hoyer Receives Extension From Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have agreed on a multi-year extension with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer on Monday. The exact details of the deal weren't announced, but Hoyer was in his final year of his five-year deal before signing this new contract. Hoyer joined the organization in 2011 under then president of baseball operations Theo […]

Max Muncy Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Muncy has been making great progress from his bone bruise he suffered in early July. The Dodgers haven't given a timetable for when Muncy will be able to return. The assumption is that […]

Sauce Gardner May Cover No. 1 Receivers More Often

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner only covered an opponent's top receiver a handful of times each season in the team' previous zone-based defensive scheme, although he's quietly yearned for more of those chances. According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, Gardner said he could get many more chances to cover a WR1 in the new defensive […]

Jeremy Pena Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) was able to do a workout with the team ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Pena is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. The hope is that Pena will only need a short stint in the minors. Astros general manager […]

Reese Olson Out for Rest of Regular Season

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday. This move means Olson will be sidelined at least through the rest of the regular season. It is possible that Olson makes a return for the postseason, but he can safely be dropped in fantasy formats. Olson didn't appear […]

Christian Gonzalez Injured on Monday

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (leg) left training camp practice on Monday early under his own power after covering wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a crossing route during 11-on-11 drills, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Reiss noted that Gonzalez appeared to have suffered some sort of leg injury. It's unclear exactly what the […]

Darren Waller in "Tremendous Shape"

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that tight end Darren Waller is in "tremendous shape," but the team isn't allowing that to "trick us into thinking he's in football shape." Waller was "very active" with tight ends coach Jon Embree on Monday, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. The 32-year-old isn't dealing with […]