Casey Schmitt "Significantly Better" After Cortisone Shot

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (hand) received a cortisone shot on his ailing left hand this week and is feeling "significantly better," manager Bob Melvin said. Schmitt went on the 10-day injured list June 30 (retroactive to June 27) after taking a pitch off the wrist on June 25. The 26-year-old has a good […]

Johan Oviedo to Begin Single-A Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow/lat) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton this weekend, according to the team. Oviedo has built up to 50 to 55 pitches during side sessions in his recovery from multiple arm injuries. He missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery before landing on the 60-day […]

Matt Chapman to Start Triple-A Rehab Assignment Friday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) successfully got through a batting practice session against a high-velocity machine on Thursday. He's now ready to go on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Chapman is hopeful that he'll return to the Giants during their […]

Tommy Edman to Take Grounders at Third Base

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/infielder Tommy Edman will begin taking ground balls at third base, manager Dave Roberts said. The news comes after the Dodgers placed starting third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a knee bruise. As long as Muncy is out, the Dodgers will rely on the combination of Miguel Rojas, […]

Agustin Ramirez Launches 13th Homer, Continues to Mash

Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Agustin Ramirez made an early statement Thursday, crushing a 425-foot two-run homer off David Festa in the first inning, his 13th of the season. He finished 1-for-4 with two lineouts but posted the game's two hardest-hit balls at 111.3 and 108.4 mph. Ramirez continues to flash elite power and is gaining […]

Clarke Schmidt Leaves Start with Forearm Tightness

New York Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt (forearm) exited Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right-forearm tightness, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports. Schmidt struggled over three innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks, before departing. The Yankees brought in right-hander Clayton Beeter as his replacement. Forearm injuries are […]

Michael Fulmer Signs Minor-League Deal with the Royals

Michael Fulmer signed a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday after clearing waivers, giving the 2017 All-Star a chance to revive his career. The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings over two appearances with the Cubs in June but couldn't stick on the 40-man roster. Overall, he posted a 4.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, […]

Eury Perez Picks Up First Win Since 2023

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (1-2) dazzled in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. He allowed two baserunners while striking out seven over six dominant innings, picking up his first win of the season. It was his best start of the year and a strong rebound after tough outings versus Atlanta and Arizona. The […]

Michael Massey Returns from Rehab Assignment, Will be Re-Evaluated

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (ankle) has been returned from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha due to lingering injury concerns and will be re-evaluated. He was pulled from his last rehab game on June 29 after being hit by a pitch. The 26-year-old has struggled to stay on the field this season, […]

Updated Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings (2025): Top 375 Players - Ashton Jeanty, Tee Higgins, Lamar Jackson, Davante Adams, Chuba Hubbard

Best ball draft season has already arrived, and the new fantasy football campaign continues to inch closer. We're here to assist with our 2025 fantasy football best ball rankings. Use these best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. In the updated overall best ball ranks below, check out where key players like […]

Colson Montgomery Promoted to the Major Leagues

The Chicago White Sox are promoting shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery to the major leagues. Montgomery was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Southridge HS. The 23-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign with Triple-A Charlotte but struggled as he posted an underwhelming .214/.329/.381 line with 21 doubles, 18 home […]

Omar Khan, Steelers Agree to Three-Year Contract

NFL.com's Coral Smith reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year contract on Thursday. The financial details were not noted. Khan has been a member of the Steelers' organization since 2001, but took over his current role in 2022 from predecessor Kevin Colbert. The 48-year-old, known for his […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: RotoBaller Staff Picks (12 Teams, Superflex)

It has been more than 20 Sundays since we watched the Eagles stun the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The NFL's offseason is longer than that of its counterparts in America's "big four" professional sports leagues, and it certainly feels that way at this time of year. But hang in there, fantasy gamers. Not only […]

Max Muncy Goes on Injured List With Knee Bruise

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Max Muncy (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-knee bone bruise and recalled outfielder Esteury Ruiz from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. This was the expectation after Muncy injured his knee on Wednesday night in a win over Chicago when White Sox […]

Will Smith Absent Against White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will take the day off against the Chicago White Sox in Thursday's series finale at Dodger Stadium. Rookie Dalton Rushing is behind the plate to catch right-hander Dustin May and will bat eighth against White Sox right-hander Aaron Civale. It's an odd day to give Smith the day off […]