Chiefs Add WR Hal Presley to 90-Man Roster

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Baylor wide receiver Hal Presley on Monday, adding depth following the release of Justyn Ross and with Rashee Rice potentially facing a suspension. Presley caught 31 passes for 429 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games last season. While his 4.57-second 40-yard dash raised concerns, the 6'3", 197-pound wideout […]

Alec Burleson Exits Early Monday With Foot Contusion

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (foot) exited Monday's 6-2 win over the Rockies in the seventh inning with a contusion on the top of his foot after fouling a ball off of himself, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Burleson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts before being replaced by Garrett Hampson. […]

Grayson Rodriguez Undergoing Imaging On Elbow

Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reported Monday that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) is undergoing imaging on his right elbow, per interim manager Tony Mansolino. The 25-year-old has missed the entire 2025 season with an elbow injury suffered in the spring, followed by a lat issue, and now a re-emergence of elbow issues. […]

Shane McClanahan Throws 10-Pitch Bullpen Session Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw a 10-pitch bullpen session on Monday, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Manager Kevin Cash said McClanahan, "Felt OK, nothing great. So we'll see how he comes in tomorrow. We'll just see. I don't have much to add right now." The 28-year-old had a rough rehab […]

Nathan Eovaldi Targeting Wednesday For Next Start

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that the team is "targeting Wednesday" for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) to make his next start, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Eovaldi was scratched from Sunday's start against the Tigers due to back stiffness. The 35-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout his career but […]

Chris Martin Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday, Out 4-6 Weeks

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left calf strain, per the team's official communications X account. The 39-year-old left Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers after a disappointing performance. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Martin will miss four-to-six weeks. He has been a […]

Ha-Seong Kim Exits Monday With Lower-Back Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) exited Monday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox in the fourth inning with lower-back tightness, per MLB.com's Adam Berry. He walked and stole a base in his only plate appearance, but did not return to the field in the fourth. Kim said through interpreter David Lee that his […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2025 3M Open

Another major championship, and another Scottie Scheffler victory. Royal Portrush made for an excellent venue as it did in 2019, but the weather made scoring easier than expected, and after taking a four-stroke lead going into Sunday, it was going to take a herculean effort to stop him from reaching the third leg of his […]

Martin Perez Hopes to Start Rehab Assignment on Aug. 2

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters at the end of this week and is targeting a minor-league rehab assignment on Aug. 2, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Perez has been out with a flexor strain in his left elbow since mid-April, so the 34-year-old veteran southpaw is going […]

Max Muncy Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, Considered Day-to-Day

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was hit by a pitch in the right hand during Monday's matchup with the Rangers, subsequently exiting the game. X-rays came back negative, but it's possible the 22-year-old misses a game or two, so for now, consider him day-to-day. The former first-round draft pick hit .252 and popped eight home […]

Starling Marte Should Rejoin Mets This Week

New York Mets outfielder/designated hitter Starling Marte (knee) should come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin the team this week, per manager Carlos Mendoza. Marte still needs another couple of days, but he most likely will not require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning. Barring a setback for the 36-year-old veteran over the next […]

Shelby Miller to Throw to Live Hitters on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Shelby Miller (forearm) will throw to live hitters on Tuesday, according to Arizona Sports' Alex Weiner. Miller will take the next step in his recovery after throwing a bullpen session on Saturday. There's no clear timetable for the 34-year-old veteran's return, although there's a chance he could return to Arizona's bullpen […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Chris Taylor Activated From Injured List on Monday

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Chris Taylor (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Gustavo Campero to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Taylor did not start in Monday's 7-5 loss to the hosting New York Mets at Citi Field, but he entered the game late as a pinch-hitter […]

Justin Foscue, Alejandro Osuna Optioned to Triple-A

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue and outfielder Alejandro Osuna were optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Neither player was getting starts on a regular basis, and neither was hitting well, with Foscue going 0-for-3 in just one game during his latest stint, while Osuna was slashing .164/.293/.224 in 82 plate appearances stretching back to late May. […]

J.T. Ginn to Start for A's on Tuesday

Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn has been tabbed to make the start on Tuesday against the division-rival Texas Rangers, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Even though the matchup is a good one, Ginn will carry little fantasy upside in what will be his fifth start of the season and 12th appearance overall. The 26-year-old former second-rounder […]

Davis Martin to Come Off Injured List and Start on Tuesday

MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports that Chicago White Sox right-hander Davis Martin (forearm) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start on Tuesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Martin will be returning to a 2-7 record, 3.79 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and just 53 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings pitched over his 14 appearances (13 […]

Alec Burleson Fouls Pitch Off Knee, Leaves Early on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Alec Burleson (knee) was removed from Monday's game early at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies after fouling a pitch off his right knee in the seventh inning, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Burleson looked to be in a lot of pain as he limped to the dugout. He was […]

Ethan Salas Progressing Slowly, Return Timetable Uncertain

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back), who was diagnosed in May with a stress reaction in his lower back, is healing slower than expected, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. The Padres' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 22) has not played in a game since April 17, and it is looking […]

Troy Melton to be Called Up, Will Start on Wednesday for Tigers

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Troy Melton will be called up from Triple-A Toledo for what will be his major league debut and will draw the start against the Pirates on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. The Tigers' 10th-ranked prospect pitched well enough at Double-A earlier in the season to earn a promotion to Triple-A, where he's excelled […]

Brandyn Garcia Called Up from Triple-A for MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The left-hander worked as a starter in 2024, but this year, between Double-A and Triple-A, he worked solely as a reliever. In 32 appearances (33 1/3 innings pitched) […]

Jakobi Meyers Not in Raiders' Long-Term Plans?

The Las Vegas Raiders may have found a replacement for impending free agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers when they drafted wide receiver Jack Bech in the second round of this year's draft, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Reed writes that "there's a lot of overlap" between Meyers and Bech, and that "this feels […]

Jeremy Pena to Face Live Pitching This Week

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) could face live pitching in the next few days, reports Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. He has recently progressed to taking on-field batting practice in Florida. The 27-year-old is working his way back from a small rib fracture that has kept him out since June 27. There seems […]

Josh Jung Recalled from Triple-A

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was recalled from Triple-A on Monday and is in the lineup batting eighth and starting at third base. Justin Foscue and Alejandro Osuna were both optioned to make room for Jung and Michael Helman. It came as a surprise when Jung was demoted at the beginning of July, although […]

Denzel Clarke Heading to Injured List With Adductor Strain

Athletics rookie outfielder Denzel Clarke (groin) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 adductor strain, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. There hasn't been an official timeline released, but the injury is expected to sideline him for at least a couple of weeks. The official transaction with a corresponding move is […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Working with Receivers in Camp

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs "split positional drills between running backs and wide receivers, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Gibbs said earlier this offseason that new Lions offensive coordinator John Morton wants to involve him more in the passing game this season. In 2024, Gibbs logged 52 receptions for 517 yards and […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting Slow Toss

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) began hitting some slow toss on Monday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. His hand is feeling good, but is continuing to progress slowly with caution. The slugger has made it to this point in his rehab multiple times already, but was shut down each time with soreness in his […]

Sione Vaki Leaves Practice with Leg Injury

Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (leg) left practice on Monday with a leg injury and did not return, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. The Lions drafted Vaki out of Utah in the fourth round of the 2024 draft. The 23-year-old mostly played safety in college, but Detroit drafted him as a running […]

Tanner Houck Shut Down Indefinitely

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (elbow) has been shut down indefinitely after experiencing repeated flexor soreness, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. He had completed a full 30-day rehab assignment to come back from a right flexor pronator strain, but suffered a setback at some point during the process. Red Sox manager […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders Loses Weight During Offseason

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders "lost 10 pounds during the offseason and looked faster during OTAs," according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Carolina drafted Sanders in the fourth round out of Texas in 2024. He appeared in 16 games (eight starts) as a rookie, logging 33 catches for 342 yards and one touchdown. […]