Brendan Rodgers, Shawn Dubin Progressing in Rehab

Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers (oblique) and right-hander Shawn Dubin (forearm) are now rehabbing from their injuries at the team's facility in Florida. Rodgers has been out since June 15 with a strained left oblique. He opened the season as the Astros' starting second baseman, but they began cutting his playing time after he […]

Starling Marte Expected to Return After All-Star Break

New York Mets designated hitter/outfielder Starling Marte (knee) underwent an MRI on his right knee that yielded "very good" results, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters. The Mets expect Marte to return after the All-Star break, which suggests he'll miss the minimum amount of time after going on the 10-day injured list July 7 with a […]

Bowden Francis to Throw Bullpen on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports. Francis is working back from a right-shoulder impingement that has sidelined him since June 15. Between the injury and his performance, this has been a rough season for Francis. The 29-year-old has made 14 starts for […]

Manuel Rodriguez Suffers Setback in Rehab

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) has suffered a setback in his rehab from a forearm strain. Rodriguez had to leave his appearance with Triple-A Durham on Friday against the third batter he faced after he experienced diminished velocity. The 28-year-old's fastball normally clocks in around 97 mph, but it was down to […]

Andres Gimenez Week-to-Week with Ankle Injury

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) is undergoing treatment on his ailing left ankle and remains "week-to-week," according to manager John Schneider. Gimenez has been on the 10-day injured list since July 5 with a sprain. The glove-first 26-year-old hit .218/.300/.322 with five homers, 23 RBI, 26 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases […]

Video: 3 Running Back Busts to AVOID in 2025 Fantasy Football

We're steam rolling toward the start of NFL training camps! Here at RotoBaller, we're taking a look at the fantasy football draft values of some of the game's most prominent running backs. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli highlights three RBs who might be overvalued ahead of 2025. Should you target their current ADPs or avoid them […]

Alek Manoah Set to Begin Rehab Assignment on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment on Monday with Toronto's Florida Complex League affiliate. The 27-year-old is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and is expected to throw just a couple of innings in his first start. Look for the 6-foot-6 hurler to make five to […]

Nolan Arenado Exits Friday's Contest With Sprained Finger

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) exited Friday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta with a sprained right index finger. The eight-time All-Star missed a few games recently due to soreness in that same finger, so hopefully this does not become something that lands him on the injured list. Arenado is slashing .246/.305/.388 on the […]

Jake Burger Expects to Play on Saturday

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) said he plans to play on Saturday after being removed late in the Rangers' 7-3 victory over the Astros on Friday with left-quad discomfort. The 29-year-old has been productive at the plate recently, going 9-for-27 (.333) with a double, a home run, six RBI, and six runs scored […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 DFS: DraftKings Lineup Picks for Sonoma (7/12/25)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Sonoma on Saturday for the second road course race in a row. It's setting up to be another showdown between Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, just like last weekend in Chicago. That race saw Van Gisbergen make his first Xfinity Series start of the season, earning the victory […]

Joe Boyle Ineffective in Four Innings on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Joe Boyle came on in bulk relief of Drew Rasmussen in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out only one batter, but did not factor into the decision. Boyle came on in the third inning in relief of Rasmussen, […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football Breakouts to Avoid in 2025: 4 Regression Candidates and Draft Fades

It seems that many fantasy managers simply expect players who have any kind of breakout season to continue playing very well until they reach the age of 32 or older. But that isn't always the case. Instead, players often have very inconsistent production throughout their careers. Sometimes, one-hit wonders do happen. It's not uncommon. Ignoring […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 16)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Jeremy Pena Ramping Up, Has Begun Baseball Activities

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (rib) has begun to ramp up his work in the weight room while also participating in light baseball-related activities. The 27-year-old has been out with a small rib fracture, not having played in a game since June 27. At this point, it looks like a post-All-Star break return is a given, […]

Erik Karlsson Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is reportedly open to a trade. Speaking on his podcast, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic said Karlsson was willing to be moved despite having a no-move clause. However, Johnston added that there are only a few teams Karlsson is willing to move to. Karlsson's time with the Penguins […]