Patriots Willing to Trade Premium Draft Capital for Roster Upgrades

New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf says that the team would be willing to trade away a first- or second-round pick if the right deal emerges, per Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston. Perry notes that several big-name players are searching for new contracts at this point in the offseason, […]

Browns Likely to Carry Four Quarterbacks on 53-Man Roster

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on Monday that he expects the Cleveland Browns to carry four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Cleveland named veteran Joe Flacco its Week 1 starter on Monday, and Schefter indicated that rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are not in danger of being released. Kenny Pickett (hamstring) could be the team's […]

Andy Dalton Day-to-Day with Elbow Soreness

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (elbow) is dealing with "more of a muscle strain" in his elbow and is considered day-to-day with soreness, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Dalton left early from the team's preseason game on Saturday against the Houston Texans, but was able to throw during the individual portions of practice on […]

Jalen Nailor "Week-to-Week" with Hand Injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (hand) is "week-to-week" after jamming his hand in practice last Thursday, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Minnesota got good news with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) returning to practice on Monday. However, the team's wide receiver room behind him is having a rough offseason. In addition to Nailor's injury, […]

Keaton Mitchell Returns to Practice on Monday

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said recently that Mitchell has a chance to return in time for the team's final preseason game on Saturday. The third-year running back rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown in […]

Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Drafts: Broncos, Steelers, Ravens, 49ers, Chargers, Chiefs, Bills, Jets, Vikings, Eagles

We're really getting into the heart of the fantasy football draft season, and we're here as always to help you crush those drafts. Today we're back with our team's freshly-updated 2025 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings to help you make the right D/ST picks during drafts. Even though team defenses are not always high-priority picks […]

Matt Chapman Progressing Quickly

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) took grounders on Monday and will hit on the field on Wednesday, reports Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. He was only placed on the 10-day injured list three days ago with right hand inflammation, so it's encouraging to see that he is already […]

Connor Norby to Start Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) will start a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Norby is finally ready to play in games again after having surgery to fix a fractured hamate bone in his left hand in the middle of July. The Fish just […]

Cole Ragans Completes Bullpen Session

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session on Monday and introduced offspeed stuff for the first time in his recovery, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. This is good news for the lefty, who remains on the 60-day injured list with a left rotator cuff strain after last pitching on […]

Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates Beginning Rehab Assigments on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitchers Tanner Scott (elbow) and Kirby Yates (back) are both expected to begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Scott last pitched on July 21 before being placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, and Yates was also placed on the injured list with lower […]

Enrique Hernandez and Hyeseong Kim Starting Rehab Assignments

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Enrique Hernandez (elbow) and second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) are both expected to begin rehab assignments in Triple-A Oklahoma City this week, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Hernandez has been out since July 5 with left elbow inflammation and has recently been participating in batting practice without issue. Kim […]

Ryan Weathers Throws Live Batting Practice on Monday

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers (lat) was scheduled to throw live batting practice on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. It will be the first time that Weathers has faced live hitters since landing on the injured list in early June with a lat strain. If the 25-year-old southpaw gets through Monday's session without […]

Max Muncy Starting to Feel Better, Doing Rotational Work

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is starting to feel better and will do rotational work on Monday, reports Sonja Chen of MLB.com. He was recently placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique that he sustained early last week. It was unfortunate timing for the veteran, who had just returned […]

Cowboys Optimistic Jaydon Blue Can Play in Preseason Finale

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (ankle, heel) is "trending positively," according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and the team is hopeful and optimistic that he can play in Friday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Blue suffered a bone bruise in his heel on Aug. 7 and has not played since, although it […]

Tommy Edman on Track for September Return

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman (ankle) is participating in baseball activities and looks to be on pace to return at some point in September, reports Sonja Chen of MLB.com. He has been on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain that has kept him out of game action since August 1. […]

Terrance Ferguson Returns to Monday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson (groin) returned to training camp practice and was in full pads on Monday after missing the last two-plus weeks with a groin injury, according to Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire. Head coach Sean McVay said Ferguson was "a little bit limited." Ferguson hasn't played in the first […]

Bengals, Trey Hendrickson Making Progress on Extension?

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson told ESPN that he and the team have agreed on the years and total dollar amount on a potential long-term contract extension, but not on guaranteed money. Additionally, there has been no progress on a trade after reports over the weekend that the Bengals were actively discussing trades involving […]

Should I Draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt for Fantasy Football? Is Brian Robinson Still the Commanders' Starting RB1?

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been the clear starting running back for his team for three seasons now. That's great, right? Well, not really. He's put up mediocre production in his time there, and while he's had some nice fantasy football weeks, he's not been a consistent force in the run game. […]

Luka Doncic Cleared to Play on Tuesday Night

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play on Tuesday night versus Great Britain. The 26-year-old was injured during Slovenia's EuroBasket exhibition against Latvia on Saturday. Fortunately, he only sustained a contusion and was able to practice on Monday. He appeared in 28 games for the Lakers last […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Pulled With Hamstring Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) left Monday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates early due to left-hamstring tightness, according to the team. Guerrero was replaced by Ty France at first base after going 0-for-2 with an RBI and a strikeout. Fantasy managers will be holding their breathe while Guerrero undergoes additional […]

5 Fantasy Football Later-Round Lotto Tickets: Joe Nicely's Favorite 2025 Draft Sleepers

There are different levels of satisfaction we can get from fantasy football drafts. Hitting on a first- or second-round pick is always nice, but at the end of the day, those are guys we're supposed to get right. The middle rounds are where the rubber meets the road in fantasy football, as it's where we […]

Tyler Wells to Make Two More Rehab Starts

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) will make two more minor-league rehab starts before he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Wells has not pitched for the Orioles all year after having an internal-brace procedure on his right UCL back in June of 2024. The 30-year-old made his fourth minor-league […]

Kyle Bradish to Return Next Week

Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said on Monday that the team expects right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) to return to the starting rotation on Aug. 25, 26 or 27 from Monday through Wednesday in a home series against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Bradish has been on the 60-day injured list all year as he […]

Shohei Ohtani to Start on Wednesday at Coors Field

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound on Wednesday at Coors Field against the division-rival Colorado Rockies, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is for Ohtani to go five innings for the first time this season. It remains to be seen if Ohtani will be in the […]

Tyler Stephenson on the Bench on Monday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Jose Trevino is doing the catching for right-hander Brady Singer and will bat seventh against Angels right-hander Victor Mederos. For now, the Reds are considering Stephenson as day-to-day with a sore […]

Jordan Westburg Leaves Monday With Ankle Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (ankle) left Monday's series opener early against the Boston Red Sox with right-ankle discomfort, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. Westburg was injured trying to get back to first base early in the game and was hitless in his only plate appearance before departing. Luis Vazquez entered as a […]

5 Fantasy Football Value Picks With Upside - Late-Round Best Ball Draft Targets (2025)

Best ball leagues have been taking over the world. Everyone loves drafting and then watching how the team shakes out. In a recent article, I examined the historical data for Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) formats. The data uncovers where drafters scooped up potential values to win best ball leagues. Using historical data and win […]

Game 2 of Brewers-Cubs on Monday Postponed

The second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday at Wrigley Field between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs has been postponed by rain, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The two teams will play a split doubleheader on Tuesday. Right-hander Chad Patrick was scheduled to make the start in Game 2 for the Brewers and […]

Jonathan Mingo Sprains PCL, Out 4-6 Weeks

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (knee) was diagnosed with a sprained PCL on Monday and is expected to miss four to six weeks. The 24-year-old will likely be sidelined until October, halting his push for a larger role behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jalen Tolbert. Mingo caught 17 passes for 167 yards across […]