Emmanuel Clase Blows Save in Loss

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase suffered his fourth blown save of the season in a 7-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Clase entered in the top of the ninth inning with a 1-0 lead, but a leadoff hit by pitch to Spencer Torkelson proved costly. The Tigers subbed in Zack McKinstry for Torkelson. […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15 (July 7 - July 13)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 15 of the 2025 season (July 7 - July 13). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Mid-Season Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects

We're almost at the midway point in the fantasy baseball season so it is time to update my top fantasy prospect list. This list will only have prospects that have not made their MLB debut, as small major league samples can often skew rankings quite a bit, and also, I've written many words already this […]

Andrew Vaughn to Join Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to recall first baseman Andrew Vaughn from Triple-A Nashville, Robert Murray of FanSided reports. He'll be the corresponding move when the Brewers place Rhys Hoskins (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb. The Brewers acquired Vaughn from the Chicago White Sox for right-hander Aaron Civale on June […]

Jake Meyers Leaves Sunday's Game Early with Calf Tightness

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) exited Sunday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers due to right calf tightness. He was removed in the sixth inning and did not return. Meyers, who singled and walked in three plate appearances, is hitting .304 over the past seven days with eight runs scored. Manager Joe Espada […]

T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Still Not Close on New Contract

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker T.J. Watt aren't close to resolving the ongoing contract dispute. The team wants to keep him. However, there are still some glaring issues regarding a new deal, specifically, length and guaranteed money. The 30-year-old is still a top defensive option despite closing in on a […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie WR Rankings (July Updates): Travis Hunter, Matthew Golden, Jayden Higgins, Elic Ayomanor, Jaylin Noel, Kyle Williams

NFL training camps are set to begin later this month, and it's time to start digging into rookies if you have not done so yet. To get you up to speed on first-year players, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. Below, check out where key Year 1 wideouts, including Travis Hunter, […]

Terry McLaurin Still Not Pleased with Contract Situation

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is still "not happy" with where things stand regarding a new contract. This situation has been ongoing for months, so this is nothing new. Still, with training camp right around the corner, the franchise is running a greater risk of a holdout situation if […]

6 Fantasy Football Rookie Values and Sleepers for Redraft Leagues: First-Year Draft Targets for 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is already two months in the past. That means it is time for fantasy managers to lock in and do the research necessary for their upcoming fantasy drafts. With the elite seasons that rookies Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr., Brock Bowers, and more had last year, it would be wise to […]

Max Clark, Kevin McGonigle, Josue Briceno Promoted to Double-A

Detroit Tigers outfielder Max Clark, infielder Kevin McGonigle, and catcher Josue Briceno have all been promoted to Double-A on Sunday. All three hitters have been promoted after a strong first half of the season in Single-A. Clark is probably the most highly regarded prospect of the bunch, but all three of them have sky-high ceilings. […]

Sonny Milano on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp

Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (upper body) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall. "I actually talked to Sonny a few weeks ago and he feels good," Capitals general manager Chris Patrick said on Saturday. "He's preparing to be a player for us in training camp. He […]

Yu Darvish to Make Season Debut on Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) will be activated off the 60-day injured list and start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Finally, Darvish will take the mound after missing basically the first half of the season due to right elbow inflammation. The right-hander threw a 64-pitch simulated game on Tuesday. That being […]

Nationals Fire Dave Martinez, Mike Rizzo

The Washington Nationals made some major moves on Sunday. They've decided to clean house by firing manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. This decision doesn't come as a huge shock given the performance of the Nationals this season. Coming into Sunday, the Nationals sit in last place in the National League East with […]

Jakub Dobes Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes has re-signed with the team, agreeing to a two-year, $1.93 million pact. Dobes made his NHL debut during the 2024-25 campaign, posting a 7-4-3 record across 15 starts. He became the 13th goaltender in NHL history to go 5-0-0 in his first five career games, and only the fourth netminder […]

Tarik Skubal Records 10 Strikeouts

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was once again excellent on the mound during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Unsurprisingly, the Guardians hitters had basically no answers for Skubal throughout this outing. The southpaw tossed seven shutout innings, allowing three hits, zero walks, and 10 strikeouts in the no-decision. The Tigers bats didn't come […]

Shinnosuke Ogasawara Struggles in Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara made his MLB debut against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. It was a rough debut for Ogasawara who gave up four earned runs in the first inning. He never really settled down as the Red Sox hit him around before he was pulled midway into the third inning. […]

Jordan Hicks Earns First Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jordan Hicks was called upon to hold a three-run lead versus the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Normally, Aroldis Chapman serves as the closer in Boston, but he was used in the eighth inning to face James Wood. It wasn't a perfect outing from Hicks, but he was able to get […]

Rhys Hoskins to be Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) has suffered a Grade 2 left thumb sprain and will land on the 10-day injured list Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Hoskins suffered the injury on Saturday, forcing him to leave early in a loss to the Miami Marlins. He underwent an MRI that […]

Zay Flowers - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR23 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Zay Flowers was expected to take on a bigger role in the Ravens' offense in 2024. As the team's clear WR1, he was highly touted as a huge value in fantasy drafts. And while he improved from 53.6 receiving yards per game in 2023 to 62.2 in 2024, […]

Jeremy Pena has "Outside Chance" to Return Before All-Star Break

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) has yet to resume baseball activities as he recovers from a small fracture in one of his left ribs, general manager Dana Brown said Sunday. However, Brown added that "there's an outside chance" Pena could return before the All-Star break. Pena suffered the injury on June 27 and is […]

Drey Jameson Not Expected to Require Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson (elbow) is dealing with a bone chip in his elbow that is not expected to require surgery, according to the team. Jameson missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and his elbow has caused problems again this year. He made three appearances out of the Diamondbacks' bullpen […]

Gabriel Moreno Running, Receiving Pitches

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) is running and receiving pitches, but he's still unable to use his right hand, manager Torey Lovullo said. Moreno has been out for three weeks with a hairline fracture in his right index finger. The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Moreno will be able to return by late July. Before […]

Pavin Smith Lands on 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have placed designated hitter/first baseman Pavin Smith (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique. The club selected the contract of infielder Tristin English from Triple-A Reno and placed left-hander Tommy Henry (elbow) on the 60-day IL in corresponding moves. Smith owned a sizzling .342/.473/.630 line […]

Nolan Arenado Out Again Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Arenado is dealing with a right shoulder impingement that also forced him to sit out Saturday's contest. The 34-year-old downplayed the severity of the injury Sunday, telling reporters that he feels "drastically better" than he […]

Brandon Lowe Exits Early on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (side) exited the team's game against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday with soreness in his left side. Lowe appeared to injure himself swinging and missing on a strikeout in the first inning. The Rays replaced Lowe in the third inning with Jose Caballero, ending the former's 20-game hitting […]

KaVontae Turpin Arrested on Two Charges

NBCSports.com's Mike Florio reports that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested early Sunday morning on two misdemeanor charges. Turpin faces charges for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, Florio notes. Not what you want to see. The TCU product was an impactful asset for the Cowboys last season -- […]

Will Shipley - 2025 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB57 Fantasy Draft Analysis: After not having much of a role during the regular season, Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley saw his first significant workload during their NFC Championship Game victory over the Washington Commanders. Shipley got four carries late in the game with the Eagles up by 25 and made […]

Maikel Garcia Absent on Sunday

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is a rare off day for Garcia who has started in every game since June 3. Garcia could use a rest day after going 6-for-28 at the plate over the last seven games. In […]

Cole Ragans to Begin Throwing on Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) appears to be headed in the right direction. Ragans received positive results from his follow-up MRI, according to Royals manager Matt Quatraro. Now, the plan is for Ragans to begin throwing again as early as Monday. The left-hander still has plenty of work ahead of him, but […]

David Morgan Named Opener on Sunday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher David Morgan will serve as the opener ahead of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. It looks like the Padres have decided to go bullpen-game here. The expectation is that Morgan will throw an inning or two before Kyle Hart takes over for the bulk of the innings. Morgan has […]