Sal Frelick Lands on Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Frelick suffered a hamstring injury while making a sliding catch during the final game before the All-Star break. The Brewers gave him a few days to rest and see how he feels. It doesn't sound like Frelick is doing much […]

Nolan Gorman Scratched on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks to begin the second half of the season. The Cardinals didn't give a specific reason for why Gorman was scratched, but he had been dealing with a back issue going into this week's […]

Nolan Arenado Ready for Second Half

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) is back in the starting lineup to kick off the second half of the season in Friday's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Brandon Pfaadt at Chase Field, starting at third base and batting fifth. Arenado is returning after missing the final two games of […]

Fantasy Football PPR Tight End Rankings: (July 2025) - George Kittle, Sam LaPorta, Jonnu Smith, Evan Engram, Travis Kelce, Dalton Kincaid, Darren Waller

It's almost fantasy season, so we're here to help your draft-day efforts with our updated 2025 fantasy football PPR tight end rankings for redraft leagues. In our July cut of TE PPR rankings below, check out where key pass-catchers such as George Kittle, Sam LaPorta, Jonnu Smith, Evan Engram, Travis Kelce, Dalton Kincaid, and Darren […]

Eugenio Suarez Back in Action to Begin Second Half

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is starting at third base and is batting fifth in Friday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Andre Pallante to start the second half of the season. Suarez wore a pitch off his left hand during the All-Star game on Tuesday, but thankfully X-rays […]

Shohei Ohtani's Next Start on the Mound to Come on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound in Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani will be followed by right-hander Dustin May, who will essentially serve as the bulk reliever as the Dodgers continue to ease Ohtani back into the […]

Kerry Carpenter Running, Hitting, Fielding as he Rehabs

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) is completing a return to play running progression and is also hitting a completing defensive drills on a daily basis, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. Carpenter was eligible to come off the 10-day injured list last Friday, but he's still rehabbing and was not activated prior […]

Max Kranick to Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-hander Max Kranick (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Kranick received a second opinion after being diagnosed with a right flexor strain in late June and will now have elbow reconstruction that could keep him sidelined until 2027. It's a really tough break for the 27-year-old, […]

Aging Alpha Wide Receivers: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams, Mike Evans, Calvin Ridley (2025)

Wide receivers are key in fantasy football, and one of the most surefire ways to build a title contender is to pick the right ones early in your draft. Of course, in Round 1, this is a fairly easy task. Superstars at the position like Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Amon-Ra St. Brown are almost […]

Starling Marte Nearing Return, But Rehab Delayed

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is progressing toward a return from the injured list, but his bruised right knee is healing slower than expected. Although eligible to return Friday, he will need more time before rejoining the club. The 36-year-old has quietly posted a solid .353 OBP this season, though his four homers […]

Jesse Winker Receives Epidural, Remains Sidelined

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (back) received an epidural and will be shut down for at least another week. Winker was placed on the IL on July 11 and has appeared in 26 games this season, slashing .229/.309/.400 with one home run. He had missed over two months due to a right oblique strain […]

Andres Gimenez Doing Baseball Activities

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) is with the team in Toronto for the start of the second half of the season while doing some defensive work and hitting, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Gimenez landed on the 10-day injured in early July due to a sprained left ankle, and he was […]

Daulton Varsho Begins Rehab, Timeline TBD

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Dunedin, where he's expected to play 3-5 innings in the outfield. While the team hasn't set a firm rehab timeline, Varsho is eligible to return from the 10-day IL on July 25. The 27-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .207/.240/.543, […]

Anthony Santander Not Swinging, Will be Re-Evaluated in Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander (shoulder) has yet to resume swinging a bat and is heading to Toronto this weekend to be evaluated by the team's medical staff, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. It's bad news for a player that has been on the injured list since May 30 due to a left-shoulder […]

Yordan Alvarez Resumes Swinging -- Return Imminent?

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) resumed swinging a bat on Thursday and is with the team in Seattle for their series against the division rival Mariners this weekend, according to the team. Alvarez has not played in a game since May 5 due to a fractured hand. However, the 28-year-old could finally be […]

Cam Schlittler Expected to Pitch in Toronto Despite Arm Soreness

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler (arm) is expected to pitch in Toronto despite reporting upper arm soreness over the All-Star break. Imaging came back clean after he was scratched from Friday's scheduled start. In his MLB debut earlier this month, Schlittler struck out seven but allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings. With a […]

Hunter Greene to Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is on track to start a minor-league rehab assignment early next week. Greene will make his first rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before joining Triple-A Louisville. The 25-year-old last pitched in the big leagues since June 3, so he's going to […]

Max Muncy Progressing Toward Mid-August Return

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) is trending toward a mid-August return. Muncy resumed playing catch and took dry swings Friday, his first since landing on the injured list on July 3. "We're right where we think we should be," Muncy said of his rehab. Before the injury, he was slashing .250/.375/.457 with […]

Jake Burger to Miss an Additional 2-3 Weeks

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports that Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) will miss two to three more weeks with a left-quadriceps strain, and in the meantime, the team will roll with a platoon at first base with the lefty-hitting Rowdy Tellez and infield prospect Justin Foscue. Tellez, who will make the […]

TreVeyon Henderson Signs Rookie Contract

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson signed his four-year rookie deal on Friday. According to Aaron Wilson, Henderson will get a fully guaranteed contract. The second-round rookie has reportedly looked good in practices, which is raising his draft stock. Henderson figures to split up the backfield duties with Rhamondre Stevenson to begin the season. […]

Christian Watson Goes on PUP List

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Friday. This was expected to happen given the fact Watson tore his ACL in Week 18 of last year. Normally, this kind of injury takes around 10-12 months of rehab before getting back on the field. […]

Austin Riley Hopes to be Activated Next Week

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) took batting practice on Friday and seems hopeful to be activated from the 10-day injured list next week, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Riley is on the shelf right now due to a strained right abdominal muscle, but the All-Star break appears to have done him well, and he […]

Adrian Del Castillo Recalled to Major Leagues

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially recalled catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo prior to their contest on Friday evening against the St. Louis Cardinals. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks shifted starting catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) to the 60-day injured list. Del Castillo made his MLB debut last season and looked quite comfortable during his first […]

Ketel Marte Lands on Restricted List After Burglary

John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports that Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is taking some personal days off and is being placed on the restricted list. Marte's home got broken into during the All-Star break, so the D-backs will give him another couple days to get things sorted out in his personal life. […]

Ricky Pearsall Heads to PUP List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Friday. The second-year wideout tweaked his hamstring in late-May. The hope is that Pearsall would be ready to return by training camp, but the 49ers don't want to push it. Pearsall missed time in the summer […]

Adam Macko Could Debut in the Second Half

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko could be in the mix to make his MLB debut in the second half, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Bannon noted that general manager Ross Atkins mentioned Macko as a potential "depth" option for the starting rotation later in the second half. The 24-year-old has […]

Kyle Bradish on Cusp of Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment after a two-inning live batting practice session on Saturday, per MASN's Roch Kubatko. Bradish has been out all season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 28-year-old is making some good progress and is close to […]

Brandon Aiyuk Placed on PUP List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Friday. This isn't shocking news given Aiyuk is still recovering from ACL and MCL tears from October of last year. The timetable for Aiyuk's return to the field is unclear right now. Some reports have him […]

Adley Rutschman Expected to Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to join Triple-A Norfolk for a minor-league rehab assignment next Tuesday, per MASN's Roch Kubatko. Rutschman has been sidelined with a left-oblique strain since late June, but now that he's close to playing in minor league games, he could be back with the O's by the end […]

Ricky Tiedemann Nearing Live Batting Practice

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) has been performing quite well in his bullpen sessions and could be given the green light to participate in live batting practice in the coming weeks. The left-hander is working his way back from Tommy John but is nearing his first taste of game action. During […]