Lane Thomas Progressing Slower Than Expected with Foot Injury

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) is progressing "a little slower" than the team expected, according to Guardians manager Stephen Vogt. Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list in early July due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He recently received a pain-killing injection over the All-Star break. Thomas has had a rough […]

Quade Cummins a Wild Card at the 3M Open

Quade Cummins is a far-reaching longer shot at the 3M Open. The American golfer did finish inside the Top 20 at the Barracuda Championship. Remember this was not a stroke play tournament. Cummins has several Top 40 events in higher-tiered PGA events. Those include The American Express, Cognizant Classic, and the Charles Schwab Classic. Part […]

James Cook Will Report to Camp

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook will report to Bills training camp despite his ongoing contract dispute, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Cook is looking for a new contract after his 23-touchdown season last year and is a candidate to be a "hold-in" this preseason, meaning he would attend practices and meetings (while avoiding […]

Gabriel Arias Nearing Big-League Return

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (ankle) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on July 18 and should be back "pretty soon," according to Guardians manager Stephen Vogt. Arias was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain on June 30. In 281 plate appearances before getting hurt, Arias slashed .231/.293/.369 with […]

Rhett Lowder to Begin Throwing, Unlikely to Return in 2025

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder (forearm, oblique) is "going to start throwing this week" but will "need a pretty big buildup," according to Reds manager Terry Francona. MLB.com reports that the team is hopeful that Lowder will return for the Arizona Fall League and/or have a "semi-normal winter." A right forearm strain delayed Lowder's start […]

Haotong Li Tries to Capitalize on Great Open Championship

Haotong Li has only played two events on the PGA Tour this season. The Chinese golfer did not make the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open. However, an opening 67 at Royal Portrush and a subsequent 67 kept Li on the first page of the leaderboard at the Open Championship. The T-4 was a career […]

Hunter Greene Progressing to Game Action

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to throw two innings in the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. If all goes well for Greene in the ACL, he'll make his next appearance with Triple-A Louisville on July 29. Greene has been on the 15-day injured list since June 4 due […]

Chris Kirk has Potential at the 3M Open

Chris Kirk can be dangerously good at events like the 3M Open. The American golfer may be 40 but seems to spring to life in summer events. See the Rocket Classic as a great example in late June where Kirk shot all four rounds in the 60's and lost in a playoff. Kirk may not […]

Lars Nootbaar Unable to Swing Bat Without Discomfort

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is not able to swing a bat without feeling pain in his left ribcage, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis-Post Dispatch. Nootbaar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left costochondral sprain on July 13. He had been playing through the injury since late […]

Mackenzie Hughes Desperate to Play Better in Minnesota

Mackenzie Hughes was harder on himself after playing in Europe the past couple of weeks. The Canadian golfer missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open Championship. It came down to not making enough birdies which has been a struggle for a couple of months now. Hughes has a birdie or better […]

Alex Bregman Still Dealing with Quad Injury

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) returned on July 11 from a quad strain that caused him to miss 43 games. However, he's playing at less than full strength, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo notes that the team has instructed Bregman to pick his spots to run the bases at full […]

Joe Highsmith Highly Volatile Heading into TPC Twin Cities

Joe Highsmith either plays really well or misses the weekend. The American golfer has missed the cut in six of his previous eight tournaments. He has had some amazing results in 2025 including the T-8 at the PGA Championship and winning the Cognizant Classic. Unfortunately, too many times, Highsmith and missing so many cuts has […]

Max Greyserman Poised to Rebound at 3M Open

Max Greyserman got his first taste of links golf and it was a short stint. The American golfer missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open Championship. However, his Friday 67 at Royal Portrush at least offers a sign of hope for this week's 3M Open. Before his trip overseas, Greyserman was […]

Brice Matthews Homers Twice in Astros Victory

Houston Astros second baseman Brice Matthews had struggled in his first four games in the majors, going just 1-for-15 with six strikeouts, but he broke through with a huge game on Monday night to power the Astros to a 6-3 win in Arizona. Matthews smashed his first two major league home runs, going 2-for-4 with […]

Christiaan Bezuidenhout Seeks Thursday Form at 3M Open

Christiaan Bezuidenhout was on the front page of the leaderboard for a while at The Open Championship. The South African golfer had an up and down tournament overall, however. Bezuidenhout finished T-34 after a final round 72. His opening 67 was followed up by a Friday 73. The "moving day" 69 was dashed by what […]

Kirby Yates Locks Down Save No. 3

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kirby Yates recorded two outs against the Twins to close out the Dodgers' 5-2 win on Monday night. He entered with the bases loaded and got Kody Clemens out on a sacrifice fly before retiring Carlos Correa on a fly ball to end the game. He came in to replace […]

J.P. France Begins Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (shoulder) made his first rehab appearance on Monday in the Florida Complex League. He worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, a hit-by-pitch, and a walk while also picking up two strikeouts. France has been out all year after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule […]

Early-Season Fantasy Football Sleepers and Values: 5 Running Backs to Target (2025)

Fantasy football is a marathon, not a sprint. Many players throughout the NFL will not help your team for the entirety of the season. Some players get off to a hot start before defensive coordinators figure them out. Other players do not have a breakout opportunity until the second half of the season. As such, […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Right Fielder of All Time - All 30 Franchises

The right field position has been occupied by some of the sport’s greatest players. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest right fielder of all time for all 30 MLB teams. Will you agree wit...

Vance Honeycutt Hits Injured List as Strikeout Woes Mount

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Vance Honeycutt (ankle) has landed on the 7-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, adding to a frustrating 2025 campaign. The No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 draft, and Orioles No. 4 prospect, is slashing just .172/.295/.266 at High-A Aberdeen, with a staggering 40.3% strikeout rate. While the 22-year-old […]

Brandon Woodruff Leaves Due To a Calf Cramp

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (calf) continued his strong return from a shoulder injury with a strong outing against the Mariners on Monday. He did leave early due to injury, but the good news is that it was a calf cramp and nothing related to his arm. Woodruff said that it should be a […]

Carlos Lagrange Overpowering Double-A Hitters, Command Still Lagging

New York Yankees pitching prospect  Carlos Lagrange is overwhelming Double-A hitters with elite velocity and strikeout stuff. The 6-foot-7 flamethrower has racked up 49 strikeouts in just 35 2/3 innings for Somerset, allowing only 20 hits and issuing 22 walks. While opponents can hardly touch him, his 3.79 ERA reflects inconsistent command, with a walk […]

Tanner Scott Will Undergo an MRI on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (forearm) had to leave Monday night's win over the Twins after feeling a "sting" in his forearm, according to manager Dave Roberts. Roberts said that Scott will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the nature and severity of the issue, but he added that it seems "more […]

Leonardo Bernal Emerging as a Must-Watch Catching Prospect

St. Louis Cardinals catching prospect Leonardo Bernal is quietly breaking out at Double-A Springfield. The 21-year-old switch-hitter is slashing .282/.356/.468 with 11 homers, 13 doubles, and 10 steals, showing rare power-speed upside behind the plate. Even more impressive, Bernal has cut his strikeout rate to 15.2%, significantly improving from last season's 22%. His athleticism and […]

Ben Simmons Has Interest From Four Teams

Guard/forward Ben Simmons remains an unrestricted free agent but may soon land a contract for next season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the former All-Star has drawn interest from the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, and New York Knicks. Because of his health concerns, Simmons' productivity has dropped like a rock in recent […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 17

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. As June comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

Benny Montgomery Heating Up in Double-A as He Eyes a Comeback

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Benny Montgomery is looking to bounce back after battling injuries. The former 2021 eighth overall pick went 3-for-4 with a walk on Saturday, offering a glimpse of his upside. Now healthy and playing regularly at Double-A, Montgomery brings an intriguing mix of speed, size, and raw tools. While inconsistency and health […]

13 Talented NFL QBs Who Deserved Better Pro Careers

Whether it was due to bad teams, coaching issues, or ill-timed injuries, these talented 13 NFL quarterbacks deserved better in their careers.

Dean Wade Drawing Interest From Contenders

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade might play for a different team in 2025-26. The 28-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason and is not expected to re-sign with the Cavaliers. This could lead the team to trade Wade rather than lose him for free. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, "numerous contenders from […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/22/25)

While all 30 teams are in action tonight, just 20 of those will be available on the 10-game main slate on FanDuel and DraftKings. Sometimes in life, less is more! For a fantasy analyst, fewer games to break down early in the morning is not always a bad thing! There is no shortage of ace […]