Kyle Williams Was Progressing Before Getting Injured?

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams (head/undisclosed) was "sidelined by injury just as it seemed he was grasping the offense," according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Williams was forced out of New England's second preseason game after getting hit in the head, and missed the team's third preseason game as a result. […]

JoJo Romero Records Fifth Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero closed out a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to log his fifth save of the season. Romero allowed one hit and no runs in a 12-pitch ninth inning, extending his modest scoreless streak to five appearances. The Cardinals haven't named a closer since they traded Ryan […]

"Too Early to Know" Jacory Croskey-Merritt's Role in Washington

Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic writes that it's "still too early to know" how much playing time Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt will receive early in the season. Croskey-Merritt was one of the breakout stars of training camp, and the Commanders seemingly cleared a spot for him by trading away incumbent back Brian […]

Jesse Winker Continuing to Deal With Back Pain

New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker (back) started a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, but he's still dealing with "intermittent back pain." Winker has missed a month and a half with lower-back inflammation, and he'll only return in 2025 if he's able to manage the pain. This may end up as […]

Connor Norby Expected to Return Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list on Friday. Norby has been on the shelf with a broken left hamate bone since July 12 and had to undergo surgery to repair it. The 25-year-old has played in 72 games this season and hit .241/.289/.364 with six […]

Evan Carter Done for Season

The Texas Rangers will transfer outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which will end his season. Carter won't have enough time to make it back in September after he fractured his right wrist on a hit by pitch on Aug. 21. The oft-injured Carter played in just 45 games last […]

Tre' Harris Does Side Work on Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris (undisclosed) was "working off to the side" during the team's practice on Wednesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris missed the team's preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers with an undisclosed injury, and his status for Week 1 is not yet clear. With Ladd […]

Overvalued Draft Picks to Avoid - Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List (2025)

There are players every year who break out onto the NFL scene and win people fantasy championships. However, as every fantasy manager knows, there is also a group of players every year that bust and leave their fantasy teams out to dry. As important as it is to find those breakouts and sleepers, it’s equally […]

CBS Fantasy Football Value Picks and Sleepers: Upside Draft Targets for CBS Leagues (2025)

As we enter the home stretch before the start of another NFL season, fantasy football leagues everywhere are hosting their annual draft. No matter how much experience you have, there can be a lot of pressure when you enter the war room. That’s why managers must enter their drafts fully prepared to handle whatever comes […]

Jaguars Not Tipping Hand on Travis Hunter's Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter will play both ways in 2025, but the team is unwilling to tip its hand on how often he'll line up on either side of the ball. Speaking with the media on Wednesday, first-year general manager James Gladstone said: "There's a competitive advantage to not knowing what side […]

Xavier Hutchinson Becoming One of C.J. Stroud's Favorite Targets

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson has looked like the team's No. 3 in camp behind Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle observes. Alexander pegs rookie second-round pick Jayden Higgins at No. 4 and rookie third-rounder Jaylin Noel fifth in the pecking order. Hutchinson - who, like Higgins and […]

Christian Gonzalez Still Not Practicing

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) missed practice on Thursday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Globe reports. Gonzalez hasn't practiced since he injured his left hamstring on July 28, nor did he play in any of the team's three preseason games. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return when the Patriots get back […]

Devin Duvernay Re-Signs With Bears

The Chicago Bears announced that they have re-signed wide receiver Devin Duvernay to their active roster one day after releasing him. A third-round pick in 2020, Duvernay spent the first four years of his career with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. The 27-year-old hasn't posed much of an offensive threat, […]

Ryan Yarbrough to Return as Reliever

New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) is set to return to the team as a relief pitcher, according to manager Aaron Boone. The southpaw is currently on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique issue. This season, Yarbrough owns a 3.90 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and a 49/17 K/BB ratio across 16 appearances (eight […]

Early-Round Running Back Landmines to Avoid - Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

Everyone loves breakouts and sleepers. However, the players to avoid might be just as important as the breakouts and sleepers. We've discussed the dead zone at running back, which has evolved throughout the years. Typically, the market pushed up running backs who had projected volume to begin the season. However, drafters weren't thinking about how […]

Payton Tolle Expected to Make Debut on Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle is scheduled to make his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Wow, that was quick as Tolle was selected by the Red Sox in the second-round of the 2024 draft. He holds a 3.04 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a 133/23 K/BB ratio across 20 appearances in […]

Kendrick Bourne to Visit With Commanders on Tuesday

Free-agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will visit with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday and with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The framework of a deal is in place with both teams, just in case. The interest from the 49ers was previously reported with San Francisco's wideout […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Done for 2025 Season

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) will miss the rest of the 2025 season, according to manager Aaron Boone. Loaisiga has been sidelined since the beginning of August due a right flexor strain. The right-hander won't pitch again this season, but has avoided having surgery. That means, Loaisiga should be ready to go […]

Carlos Santana Released on Thursday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana was released by the organization on Thursday. Santana was placed on outright waivers on Tuesday and surprisingly went unclaimed. The 39-year-old has struggled this season, but could offer some veteran leadership to a contending roster. He's slashing .225/.316/.333 with 11 home runs, 52 RBI, and seven stolen bases this […]

Jack Kochanowicz Optioned to Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. Kochanowicz will head to the minors after getting crushed for 10 earned runs over 3.1 innings during Wednesday's loss to the Texas Rangers. It has been a disaster of a season for Kochanowicz who holds a 6.81 ERA and 1.75 […]

49ers Re-Sign Russell Gage Jr. to One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed wide receiver Russell Gage Jr. (knee) to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday and released safety Richie Grant in a corresponding move, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gage, who did not practice with the team on Thursday due to a knee injury, returns to the team after being released on […]

Tyler Anderson Reinstated on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson was reinstated from the paternity leave list on Thursday. Anderson has been away from the team since Monday while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Now that he's back, Anderson is scheduled to take the ball against the Houston Astros on Friday. Anderson has struggled on […]

Jordan Watkins Misses Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers rookie fourth-round wide receiver Jordan Watkins (ankle) did not take part in Thursday's practice, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. In addition to Watkins, Jauan Jennings (calf) missed another practice. The 23-year-old Watkins hasn't played since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the team's preseason opener and is trending toward not being […]

Kalel Mullings Doesn't Practice on Thursday

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Kalel Mullings (ankle) did not participate in the team's practice on Thursday, according to Terry McCormick of Titans Insider. Mullings suffered an injury to his right ankle in the team's preseason finale on Aug. 22 and has not practiced since, putting his availability for the Week 1 regular-season opener against […]

Mack Hollins Could Start Out Wide for Patriots

The Athletic's Chad Graff writes that New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins "has probably been the best option" in training camp to start outside across from Stefon Diggs. DeMario Douglas is slated to start in the slot for the team in three-wide sets under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Graff guesses that Hollins will "get […]

Is Brian Robinson Jr. or Isaac Guerendo the RB2 for the 49ers? Who to Draft for Fantasy Football?

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the best systems for running backs in the National Football League, with coach Kyle Shanahan's offense making fantasy stars of multiple running backs over the last few years. Last year, Christian McCaffrey missed the first eight games of the season and then missed the final five games as […]

Jonah Tong Confirmed to Start on Friday

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong is slated to start Friday's contest against the Miami Marlins. The right-hander is slated to make his MLB debut in this game. Tong has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the entire minor leagues this season and is finally being rewarded with a promotion. Tong […]

Kenny Clark Heading to Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys acquired defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks on Thursday from th Green Bay Packers in exchange for All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's unclear yet if the Cowboys acquired any other players in this blockbuster deal. Clark is no Parsons, but he was […]

Bills Work Out Three Kickers on Thursday

The Buffalo Bills worked out free-agent kickers Eddy Pineiro, Zane Gonzalez and Greg Joseph on Thursday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Incumbent Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed the team's first two preseason games with a pelvis injury, but he returned for the preseason finale last weekend and went 3-for-4 on his field-goal tries […]

Packers Sign Clayton Tune to Practice Squad

The Green Bay Packers signed former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune to their practice squad on Thursday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Tune became available to all NFL teams when the Cardinals cut him earlier this week. The 26-year-old will now head to the NFC North, where he'll serve as QB depth for […]