Brooks Koepka An Afterthought At PGA Championship

It seems hard to imagine that Brooks Koepka flies under the radar as much as he does these days, given everything he's shown us over the last 10 years. But since winning this championship in 2023, he's done very little in the major championships to continue his obscure success on golf's biggest stages. His success […]

Ezequiel Tovar Begins Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (hip) started a minor league rehab assignment over the weekend. He made starts at shortstop on both Saturday and Sunday, so he continues to progress towards a return. The organization is hopeful that Tovar can return soon, but he'll need to be re-evaluated in a few days. Tovar has been […]

Tyler Holton Named Tuesday's Starter

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Tyler Holton will be the opener for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The Tigers have elected to go with a bullpen game in the vacant spot left by Casey Mize (hamstring) who recently went to the injured list. Holton figures to work an inning or two before handing off […]

Lions Sign Luke Deal, Malik Taylor

The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they signed free-agent tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor and defensive lineman Raequan Williams while waiving tight end Caden Prieskorn in a corresponding move. Deal, Taylor and Williams impressed Detroit's coaching staff enough after trying out in the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend. Deal will […]

Luis Rengifo Remains Out On Monday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Rengifo will miss his second game in a row as the switch-hitter is in the middle of a rough slump at the plate. He has managed only two hits over his last seven games, […]

Michael Kim Looks To Start At Quail Hollow After Early Exit In Philly

After posting back-to-back two-over par rounds, Michael Kim (back) withdrew with a back injury this past week at the Truist Championship. He's set to make it back for the year's second major, but the thought of playing an undersized and outgunned player on this beast of a layout was already daunting before, and it's much […]

Titans Sign TJ Sheffield, Drake Dabney

The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that they signed undrafted rookie free-agent wide receiver TJ Sheffield and tight end Drake Dabney after they tried out in last weekend's rookie minicamp. In corresponding moves, undrafted free-agent cornerback Virgil Lemons and safety Jerrin Thompson were waived. Sheffield recorded 172 catches for 1,714 yards and 14 total touchdowns […]

Spencer Strider To Throw Simulated Game On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a 70-75-pitch simulated game on Wednesday. The right-hander will be re-evaluated after that and Atlanta will determine whether or not Strider is ready to return to the big-league rotation. If not, Strider will likely make one or two rehab starts before returning to the […]

Broncos Sign Cole Fotheringham, Kyrese White

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent tight end Cole Fotheringham, wide receiver Kyrese White and inside linebacker Jordan Turner after their rookie minicamp over the weekend, according to the team. The team also signed log snapper Zach Triner, who joined the team in April but was released ahead of rookie minicamp. In corresponding moves, the Broncos […]

Asante Samuel Jr. Coming Off Neck Surgery

Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) is one of the top free-cornerbacks in this year's class, but he's still waiting to sign with a new team after he had neck surgery in April, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Samuel visited with the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The 25-year-old defensive back has a checkup scheduled in […]

Jordan Lawlar Officially Called Up

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar has been officially called up from Triple-A Reno on Monday. Lawlar won't be in Monday's lineup, but figures to get significant playing time on the D-Backs roster. The 22-year-old struggled during a 14-game sample size spot with the D-Backs in 2023. Lawlar spent all of the 2024 season in the […]

Packers Meet With Jayden Reed To Clarify His Status On The Team

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst met last week with wide receiver Jayden Reed's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to clarify Reed's status in Green Bay after the team took receivers Matthew Golden (first round) and Savion Williams (third round) in this year's NFL draft, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Packers told Reed it will […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Beginning Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The superstar outfielder is expected to require a few weeks of rehab games before returning to the big league roster. Acuna is working his way back from tearing his ACL in his […]

Broncos-Chiefs To Square Off On Christmas Day

The Denver Broncos will travel to Kansas City to face the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day in 2025 on Prime Video in Week 17. The game could come with plenty of playoff implications late in the season. The Chiefs have dominated the AFC West in the last decade, winning nine straight division titles […]

Stephan Jaeger Looking To Ride Wave Of Momentum Into PGA Championship

It was a solid week in Pennsylvania for Stephan Jaeger, who carded a final round 66 to finish in a tie for seventh. The German golfer ranked sixth on the week in strokes gained tee to green (+1.43) and seventh in strokes gained off the tee (+0.59) and around the green (+0.55). He'll now head […]

Tommy Fleetwood A Favorite To Contend At PGA Championship

Aside from the resigned belief that he can't get the job done on Sunday, the chances that Tommy Fleetwood finds himself in the conversation feel relatively high. Except for a lone T62 on his resume this season, he has been a DFS darling at every stop he's made. Ranking 13th on the season in strokes […]

Patrick Cantlay Could Turn His Tides At Quail Hollow

It was a solid performance this past week in Philadelphia for Patrick Cantlay, who posted his third top-five finish of the season. He was typical in his iron play, averaging 1.71 strokes gained on approach. However, the 33-year-old gained strokes everywhere, making an interesting case heading into the year's second major. His previous appearances at […]

Lane Thomas, David Fry To Play In Rehab Games This Week

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment this week with Triple-A Columbus. Outfielder/catcher David Fry (elbow) is also set to start his rehab assignment and play in games in Arizona this week. Thomas is getting close to a return to the MLB roster after being […]

8 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Risers and Fallers - Dynasty Offseason Winners and Losers (2025)

There are different checkpoints through the NFL offseason that fantasy managers need to pay particularly close attention to. For starters, there is the beginning of free agency, as teams take the first step in instilling hope into their fan bases. Then, once again, after the NFL draft, players who were pencilled in for specific roles […]

Ben Lively Leaves Start Early With Forearm Inflammation

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Ben Lively (forearm) left his start early on Monday after tossing a couple of warmup pitches in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers with right-forearm inflammation, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. Before departing, Lively had thrown three shutout innings with one hit allowed, two walks and a strikeout. We'll have an […]

Tom Murphy To Be Re-Evaluated In Six Weeks

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy (back) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. Murphy is on the 60-day injured list and has yet to make his debut with the Giants due to a mid-back disc herniation that he suffered early in spring training in February. The 34-year-old […]

Tyler Fitzgerald, Casey Schmitt Could Start Rehab Assignments On Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants say that infielders Tyler Fitzgerald (rib) and Casey Schmitt (oblique) could start their minor-league rehab assignments on Tuesday. Fitzgerald is rehabbing from a fractured left rib that he suffered in the middle of April, while Schmitt is more than three weeks removed from a Grade 2 oblique strain. Depending on how […]

Willy Adames Drops To Six-Hole On Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames has been dropped to the sixth spot in the batting order for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly at Oracle Park. Adames has hit slightly better in the month of May to the tune of a .244/.311/.439 slash line with two home runs, […]

Jackson Merrill Returns To Padres Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (illness) is back in center field and is batting in the cleanup spot for Monday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi at Petco Park. Merrill was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies in Denver because he was […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits In The Cages On Monday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand), who is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, hit in the cages before Monday's series opener at Daikin Park against the Kansas City Royals, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is on the IL with a muscle strain in his right hand, and while […]

Jose Altuve Returns To Lineup On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at home against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Michael Wacha, playing second base and batting second. Zach Dezenzo is in left field and hitting eighth. Altuve will return to the field after leaving Saturday's game early against […]

Cody Bradford To Throw A Bullpen On Thursday

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. Bradford has been throwing just fastballs and changeups on flat ground as he ramps back up and said that he's been feeling good. The 27-year-old southpaw has yet to make his 2025 debut due […]

Sam Hauser Remains Out On Monday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) is not ready to rejoin the action against the New York Knicks on Monday. There was hope that he could make it back on the court when Boston listed him as questionable on the initial injury report, but he has officially been downgraded to out. This marks the third […]

Josh Smith Scratched With Back Soreness

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (back) was originally scheduled to play in Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field, but he was a late scratch due to back soreness, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. With Smith out and Corey Seager (hamstring) appearing likely to go back on […]

Jake Burger Recalled And Starting Against Rockies

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that they recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned infielder Blaine Crim to Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger is starting at first base and batting seventh for Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies and rookie right-hander Chase Dollander. Although Burger was demoted […]