Mattias Ekholm Out For Round 2

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will remain out for Round 2 of the playoffs. The Swedish veteran has participated in just one game since March 26, missing the entire first round against the Los Angeles Kings. He will need the Oilers to get back to the Western Conference Finals to have a chance to […]

Corbin Burnes To Skip Next Start With Shoulder Inflammation

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (shoulder) is expected to miss his next scheduled start due to right-shoulder inflammation. The 30-year-old had recently expressed feeling some shoulder fatigue to manager Torey Lovullo, and the team decided to have him skip a start, however, they remain hopeful that the 4x All-Star will not require an injured […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Misses Practice, Remains Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) sat out Saturday's practice and remains day-to-day. He is nursing an undisclosed injury suffered during Tuesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild. The team was able to finish off Minnesota in Game 6 without Dorofeyev, but he is a significant loss for the Golden Knights. The Russian forward […]

Anthony Volpe Feels Pop In Shoulder, May Undergo MRI

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) said that he felt a "pop" in his shoulder when he attempted to make a diving play on a grounder between third and short in the eighth inning of Saturday's contest. However, after trainers took a look at him, the 24-year-old remained in the game. Still, X-rays were taken […]

Sebastian Aho Back At Practice Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (personal) returned to practice on Saturday. He missed Friday's practice session to address a personal matter, and the Hurricanes will be delighted that Aho was able to make a quick return. The team is preparing to begin its second-round series against the Washington Capitals, which will start on Tuesday. Aho […]

Mark Scheifele A Game-Time Call For Sunday's Game 7

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) has been labeled a game-time decision by head coach Scott Arniel for Sunday's Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues. Scheifele was hurt in Game 5 of the series and missed Friday's big 5-2 loss in St. Louis. However, he was back on the ice for a solo skate […]

Ross Colton To Remain Out For Game 7

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (lower body) skated on Saturday morning but will not join the lineup for Game 7 against the Dallas Stars. Colton wore a red non-contact jersey during the morning skate. The 28-year-old missed the final four regular-season games and has not played against the Stars since the series opener. Colton averaged […]

Corey Seager Activated From Injured List, Batting Third As Designated Hitter Saturday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Mariners. The 31-year-old has been out since April 22 with a hamstring strain, but will be designated hitter for the Rangers on Saturday and bat third versus Luis Castillo, who the 5x All-Star has had limited […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Seeks To Overcome Road Struggles In Game 7

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will start Saturday's Game 7 against the Dallas Stars, needing to deliver a road win for the team to extend its season. Blackwood opened the first-round series with a 5-1 win in Dallas, but he has since struggled on the road, allowing nine goals over two games. Dating back to […]

Jake Oettinger Looks To Bounce Back Saturday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will start Game 7 on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche, looking to get back on track following a rough outing in Game 6. On Thursday, Oettinger made 41 saves, but still ended up allowing five goals in a 7-4 loss. He has suffered two losses in three games after helping […]

Jakobie Keeney-James Signs With Detroit

Per Rainer Sabin and Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions have signed undrafted free-agent wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James to a three-year, $2.985 million deal. The Massachusetts product is set to compete for a spot on the Lions' active roster, joining fellow rookie wideout Isaac TeSlaa as new acquisitions for 2025. Keeney-James […]

Tommy Edman Heading To 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is heading to the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 30, after suffering an ankle injury on Tuesday earlier this week. It was reported that he "tweaked" his ankle during Tuesday's game, and it didn't seem too serious, but he will now be out for several games in […]

Justin Haley Could Be A Sleeper At Texas

Don't overlook Justin Haley this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The Spire Motorsports driver qualified 15th for Sunday afternoon's Würth 400, and while that was the slowest lap among the three Spire Chevrolets, it is a step in the right direction for Haley and the No. 7 team, as he has an average starting position […]

Jake Cronenworth Could Return Next Weekend

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (rib) is expected to return to action next weekend, potentially Friday against the Rockies. The left-handed hitter has been taking live at-bats at the team's spring training complex in Arizona and will likely complete a short rehab assignment this upcoming week, although no particular destination has been reported […]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. A Solid Place-Differential Play At Texas

As has been the case for most races this season, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. looks to be a solid place-differential play at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday. That's because the Cup Series veteran qualified way back in 34th place for this weekend's Würth 400, and he should be able to move up significantly from that position […]

Packers Sign Third-Round Rookie Savion Williams

The Green Bay Packers have signed third-round rookie wide receiver Savion Williams to a four-year, $6.28 million deal. Green Bay has now signed all but two of their picks from April's draft -- their first- and second-rounders. The second of the Pack's drafted wide receivers (Matthew Golden), Williams is a big, physical wideout with excellent […]

Todd Gilliland Will Likely Struggle At Texas On Sunday

The NASCAR Cup Series is at an intermediate track this weekend (Texas Motor Speedway), which means you should temper your expectations with Todd Gilliland. Looking back at the Las Vegas race earlier this year, Gilliland never found any speed in the desert and ended up finishing 29th after qualifying 32nd. This weekend at Texas, the […]

Ty Dillon Has Sneaky Potential At Texas

Ty Dillon isn't going to contend for the race win in this weekend's Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, but don't be surprised if the Kaulig Racing driver challenges for a mid-teens result at the end of the day on Sunday. Dillon has actually been quite consistent at Texas Motor Speedway in the Next Gen […]

Cody Ware Fails Pre-Race Inspection And Qualifies 36th At Texas

Cody Ware will roll off the starting grid from 36th place for the Würth 400 on Sunday afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway after posting a qualifying lap of 186.580 mph. Ware's No. 51 Ford was equally as slow in practice on Saturday, as he was 35th-fastest out of the 38 drivers in the field. As […]

Jackson Merrill To Rehab At Double-A, Expected To Return Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) will join Double-A San Antonio for what is expected to be a two-game rehab assignment on Saturday and Sunday. The 22-year-old is expected to rejoin the big league club on Monday against the Yankees, assuming he has no setbacks. The 2024 All-Star was off to a great start […]

Mac McWilliams Signs Rookie Deal With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed fifth-round defensive back Mac McWilliams to his four-year rookie contract on Saturday. He's the fifth Eagles rookie to ink their deal, joining quarterback Kyle McCord, tackle Myles Hinton, and linebackers Smael Mondon Jr. and Antwaun Powell-Ryland. The Central Florida alum started 11 games for the team in 2024 and graded […]

Texas DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to "The Long Star State" this weekend, as the Würth 400 is set to take place on Sunday afternoon from Texas Motor Speedway. Texas is a 1.5-mile track that was repaved and reconfigured in 2017. Since then, it has become one of the most hated tracks on the schedule. It's […]

Baltimore Adds Joe Noteboom

Per the team, the Baltimore Ravens are signing former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Joe Noteboom to an undisclosed contract. The 29-year-old spent his entire seven-year career with the Rams after they selected him in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Noteboom started 35 of 71 games in LA, but appeared in only […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 (2025)

On this page, you'll read my Week 6 fantasy baseball outfielder waiver wire pickups, which target games from May 5 to May 12 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, the Colorado Rockies are the main highlights, with three players on this list, including Michael Toglia, Jordan Beck, and Mickey Moniak. The recommendations included in […]

Merrill Kelly Still Dealing With Cramping

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is still dealing with cramping issues. The right-hander was removed from Friday's start due to cramping in his right hamstring. Kelly has dealt with this issue for several seasons. After the game, the 36-year-old said, "We've tried all kinds of things. We've done all kinds of labs, all kinds […]

Michael McGreevy Headed To St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Michael McGreevy to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals are sending right-handed pitcher Roddery Munoz to Triple-A Memphis. McGreevy made his MLB debut last summer and performed well during his first taste, holding a strong 1.96 ERA with a 0.78 WHIP across 23 […]

Padres Promote Luis Campusano To Major Leagues

The San Diego Padres are promoting catcher Luis Campusano to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Padres are optioning infielder/outfielder Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso. Campusano has spent the first month of the season with Triple-A. The backstop has performed quite well, posting a strong .322/.445/.598 slash line with four doubles, one […]

Rafael Devers To Remain At Designated Hitter

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers is expected to remain at DH even with Triston Casas (knee) expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Devers was shifted to a full-time role at the DH spot in spring training when the Red Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman. However, manager Alex Cora was […]

Brandon Marsh Activated Off 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday evening. In a corresponding move, the Phillies are sending Cal Stevenson to Triple-A. Marsh has been held out of action with a strained right hamstring since April 20. Before his injury, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) is in the starting nine for Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tatis was removed from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch. Following the game, the superstar outfielder underwent X-rays but was able to escape the incident with just a bruise. As a result, Tatis […]