Brandon Walter Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Houston Astros announced on Friday that they placed left-hander Brandon Walter (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 24) with left-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Nick Hernandez from the minors in a corresponding move. The Astros' starting rotation has been decimated by injuries this year, as Walter will join Spencer Arrighetti, Luis […]

Joe Boyle Expected to Join Rays Rotation

The expectation is that Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Joe Boyle will join the team's starting rotation after the club optioned right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham this week, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Boyle has looked strong in his first year with the Rays in 2025, but he's only appeared in […]

Thairo Estrada Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Colorado Rockies reinstated infielder Thairo Estrada (thumb) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Adael Amador to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Estrada will immediately start at second base for Friday's series opener against the hosting Baltimore Orioles while hitting sixth versus right-hander Dean Kremer at Camden Yards. The 29-year-old […]

Luis Robert Jr. Out on Friday With Groin Tightness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (groin), who is firmly on the trade block with the July 31 deadline approaching, is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs with groin tightness, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Michael Taylor is playing center field for the Pale Hose and will […]

Sal Frelick Not Ready to Return on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) did not return from the injured list on Friday for the series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins, according to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports. Frelick will go through a full pre-game workout as a final step, so it sounds like he could be back on Saturday for Game […]

Buccaneers View Baker Mayfield as Long-Term Answer at Quarterback

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht told The Athletic that he is eyeing an extension "when the time is right" for quarterback Baker Mayfield, and hopes that Mayfield "continues to be our quarterback for a long time." The 30-year-old Mayfield still has two years remaining on his current contract, but he's coming off the […]

Jerome Ford Getting Closer to a Return

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that running back Jerome Ford (undisclosed) missed another training camp practice on Friday, but he's getting closer to returning to the field. Ford was able to work out earlier on the field with the athletic training staff, per Scott Petrak of The Elyria Chronicle Telegram. This is a […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Struggling Early in Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. worked with the team's first-team offense in practice on Thursday and was "far from flawless," according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Boyd notes that Richardson was 3-for-7 as a passer with an interception during the 11-on-11 portion of practice. The number four overall pick in the 2023 draft, […]

Brett Berard Played Through Shoulder Injury Last Season

New York Rangers winger Brett Berard revealed that he played most of last season with a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old tore his labrum in November during his fourth career game. Berard finished the season with 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 35 games. Additionally, he scored 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 30 […]

DeAndre Hopkins Back at Ravens Practice on Friday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) was back in action on Friday after missing the team's Thursday practice with an undisclosed ailment, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said previously that Hopkins was held out as a precaution, and that appears to be the truth. The 33-year-old Hopkins […]

Islanders Re-Sign Maxim Tsyplakov on Two-Year Deal

New York Islanders left wing Maxim Tsyplakov has avoided salary arbitration by signing a new two-year deal worth $4.5 million. The Islanders picked up Tsyplakov last offseason as a free agent on a one-year, entry-level contract worth $950,000. Tsyplakov adapted well to his new environment, scoring 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) in 77 games, […]

Justin Jefferson Dealing with Hamstring Strain

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has suffered a mild left-hamstring strain, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Lewis reports that the team plans to be "really cautious" with its star receiver, but does not relay any sort of timeline for his return to practice. Jefferson missed seven games with an injury to […]

Savion Williams Dealing With Concussion

ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports that Green Bay Packers rookie third-round wide receiver Savion Williams (concussion) was out of training camp practice on Friday due to a concussion. Williams was able to make a few nice catches in the first couple days of practice, but now he could miss a bit of time, depending on well […]

Jackson Blake Inks Eight-Year Extension with Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake has signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension. The deal will come into effect in 2026-27. Blake, a former fourth-round draft pick, broke into the NHL during the 2024-25 campaign, ranking 10th among first-year players with 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 80 contests. The team expects a […]

Tank Bigsby Standing Out in Jaguars Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby has the team's "coaching staff frequently singing his praises" for his work early in training camp, according to John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. Shipley notes that Bigsby "got the bulk of the key reps" and "stood out quite a bit more" than Jaguars running back Travis Etienne. The 23-year-old […]

Kaleb Johnson Seeing Some Work With First-Team Offense

PG Sports Now's Brian Batko reports that Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson was the second RB (behind Jaylen Warren) to work with the first-team offense in training camp practice on Thursday. Johnson is an ideal fit for offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's offense, and although the Steelers have Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, Trey Sermon and […]

Rashid Shaheed Puts on Weight, Now at 190 Pounds

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed said he put on weight in the offseason in order to hold up better against contact, but ESPN's Erin Summers said he also made sure that he didn't lose any of his signature speed. Shaheed is now up to 190 pounds as he enters the 2025 season. The […]

Packers Designing Plays for Matthew Golden

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden was being used in multiple different fashions during the team's training camp practice on Friday, according to Ryan Wood of USA Today. Wood notes that Golden was "doing a lot of pre-snap motions" and broke a jet sweep for a gain of 20-plus yards along the left […]

Tetairoa McMillan Taking Part in Training Camp

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (leg) has been taking part in team drills during minicamp this week, per Joe Person of The Athletic. There's nothing to worry about with McMillan physically after he missed some time in minicamp with a leg injury. The Panthers drafted McMillan with the eighth overall pick in […]

Tetairoa McMillan - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR29 Fantasy Draft Analysis: What a fantastic landing spot for Tetairoa McMillan. The eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft will primarily be competing for targets with 34-year-old Adam Thielen and second-year man Xavier Legette. Per Fantasy Points Data, Legette ranked 58th of 77 wide receivers (minimum 300 routes) with a 1.26 yards […]

Alek Thomas Goes on Bereavement List

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Alek Thomas on the bereavement list and recalled outfielder Jorge Barrosa from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Thomas will most likely miss the entire weekend series in Pittsburgh at PNC Park against the Pirates. Jake McCarthy is making the start in center field and […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Abu Dhabi: Whittaker vs. de Ridder

After last week's banger of an event, the leading promotion returns to Abu Dhabi for a Fight Night card featuring multiple former champions and a slew of promising rising contenders. The card is headlined by fan favorite former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker taking on former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder in a fight that […]

Alex Lange Makes Another Rehab Appearance

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Alex Lange (lat) allowed a run and two hits while walking none and striking out one with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday as part of his minor-league rehab assignment, according to MLB.com. Lange threw a hitless inning with a walk and a strikeout for the Mud Hens on July 20, but he […]

Tigers Still Hopeful Alex Cobb Can Return This Year

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) received injections in his left hip during the All-Star break to treat remaining inflammation in his hip, per MLB.com. Cobb then completed a bullpen session on Tuesday. The veteran has dealt with pain in both of his hips, but manager A.J. Hinch said that the team remains hopeful that […]

Javier Assad Punches Out Six in First Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad (oblique) had a nice showing in his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, tossing three shutout innings with one hit allowed, no walks and six strikeouts. It wasn't a bad showing at all, even if it wasn't against great competition, for Assad's first outing […]

Yankees Acquiring Ryan McMahon From Rockies

The New York Yankees are acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday in exchange for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, a source tells MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. McMahon will join the Bronx Bombers as their starting third baseman as the Yankees look to get back to the World Series this […]

NASCAR DFS Picks (Xfinity Series): DraftKings Lineup Plays for the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis (2025)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. The series made its debut at the track back in 2012. It ran on the oval through 2019 before taking a four-year break to run the track's Grand Prix circuit. The oval made its return to the series last year, though, and […]

Robert Whittaker Returns At UFC Abu Dhabi

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will look to get back in the win column when he takes on former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Since joining the promotion, Whittaker has established himself as one of the greatest middleweights of all time and one of […]

Tahj Brooks Impressing With his Pass-Catching Prowess

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said throughout the spring how impressed they were with rookie running back Tahj Brooks' pass-catching abilities out of the backfield. Reporter Jaron May writes that Brooks had three catches -- two checkdowns and one designed route -- in the first set of 11-on-11 drills […]

Reinier de Ridder Set For Main Event

Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder will look to remain undefeated in the UFC as he takes on former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Since joining the leading promotion, de Ridder has looked terrific, winning all three of his UFC fights. De Ridder was last […]