Byron Buxton Continues to Shine, Hits for Cycle in Win

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton continues to shine in what is shaping up to be the best season of his professional career. Buxton hit for the cycle on Saturday, leading the Twins to a 12-4 win over the Pirates. He went a perfect 5-for-5, capping off the afternoon by taking Andrew Heaney deep in the […]

Round 4 PGA DFS Showdown Picks - 2025 Genesis Scottish Open

With the PGA Tour season beginning to reach its conclusion, some of the most fan-favorite golf is right around the corner. This week's Scottish Open is the start of arguably the most compelling run of the year, and with one round left, things are shaping up to have an epic Sunday in North Berwick. The […]

Jacob Wilson Back in Action for Athletics on Saturday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) returns to the lineup Saturday, batting second against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wilson had been sidelined since Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Braves after taking a pitch off his left hand. The Rookie of the Year candidate missed three games but brings his steady presence back to the top of […]

Garrett Crochet Dazzles in Complete Game Shutout of Rays

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (10-4) delivered his finest outing of an already stellar season on Saturday. The 26-year-old southpaw tossed a complete game shutout against the Rays, striking out nine and allowing just three baserunners in a 1-0 victory. Crochet needed only 100 pitches to go the distance and didn't allow an extra-base […]

Marcell Ozuna Homers for Second Time in Three Days

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is showing signs of life at the plate, launching his 13th home run of the season in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals. Ozuna crushed a second-inning pitch from Erick Fedde 422 feet to left, highlighting a 2-for-4 day that also included an infield single. He's slashing .239/.364/.396 on […]

Aaron Judge Clubs 35th Homer in Yankees’ Loss to Cubs

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge remained red-hot in his MVP chase, belting his 35th home run of the season in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Cubs. Judge went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a two-run homer off Brad Keller in the ninth inning, driving in the Yankees' only runs of the game. Slashing an […]

Jared Goff - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking: QB13 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Some quarterbacks need to hit an outlier season to produce a top-end fantasy quarterback season, and Jared Goff is an extension of that same argument. Except for Goff, you must have MORE of an outlier season for Goff to even repeat what he did last season. In 2024, Goff […]

Matthew Boyd Dominates Yankees on Saturday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd ended the first half of his season on a high note in a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Boyd improved to 10-3 with a season-high eight innings of scoreless, four-hit ball, notching six strikeouts and no walks. He threw 85 pitches, 62 for strikes, and will […]

Daniel Palencia Records 11th Save

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia shut the door on the New York Yankees to collect his 11th save in a 5-2 win on Saturday. Palencia entered with one out and a man on first in the bottom of the ninth inning and retired both hitters he faced, striking out Jazz Chisholm Jr. and inducing a […]

Ryan Bergert Optioned to Triple-A

The San Diego Padres announced that they have optioned right-hander Ryan Bergert to Triple-A El Paso and recalled righty reliever Alek Jacob. Bergert spent two-plus weeks on the 15-day injured list and returned Friday to throw 4 2/3 innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts in a win against the Philadelphia Phillies. With the first […]

Connor Norby Out Saturday with Hand Soreness

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (hand) was not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles because of soreness in his left hand, Nate Karzmer of Fish on First reports. The Marlins started Javier Sanoja at the hot corner and batted him ninth versus left-hander Trevor Rogers. Norby has been a regular in […]

Jeremy Pena Fielding Grounders

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (rib) fielded ground balls before the team's game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It's the latest positive development for Pena as he works back from a small fracture in one of his left ribs. The Astros have gone without Pena since he suffered […]

Dedniel Nunez to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-hander Dedniel Nunez (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, manager Carlos Mendoza announced. Nunez went on the 15-day injured list with a sprained elbow on July 3, but he'll now miss the rest of this season and a large portion (perhaps all) of the 2026 campaign. He previously underwent TJ […]

Lars Nootbaar Exits with Discomfort in Left Side

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (side) departed the team's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday with left-side discomfort, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before the Cardinals replaced him in left field with Jose Fermin in the top of the sixth inning. Nootbaar has been […]

NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup for Sonoma - Toyota/Save Mart 350 (2025)

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. The qualifying session consisted of just one round but the groups were split into two sessions. Sonoma ET Sat 1:35-TruTV-Cup p&q 4-CW-Prerace 4:50-CW-Xfin green 20-25-34, 4 sets, fuel 43-47 Sun 3-TNT/TruTV/MAX-Prerace 3:50-TNT/TruTV/Max-Cup green 25-30-55, 6 […]

NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes for Sonoma - Toyota/Save Mart 350 (2025)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday morning/afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday afternoon. The 37-car field was split in to two groups for practice, with each group getting 25 minutes on track. Cup practice and qualifying at 1:35p ET on TruTV. Practice […]

Sonoma NASCAR Fantasy & Betting Preview – Toyota / Save Mart 350

For the second race weekend in a row, the NASCAR Cup Series cars will be making left and right turns, as the series returns to California and Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday afternoon. This will be the 20th race of the season and the fourth road course event of the year. […]

DK Metcalf - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers and Trade Targets

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: WR21 Dynasty Analysis: There was a time in the offseason when everyone and their cousin would tell you that Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was an obvious sell candidate. Coming off the worst fantasy season of his career, Metcalf was traded from Seattle to Pittsburgh, where his role looked mighty redundant to […]

Jack Kochanowicz Demoted to Minors

The Los Angeles Angels made a notable change in their rotation Friday, optioning right-hander Jack Kochanowicz to Triple-A Salt Lake. The team recalled left-handed reliever Jake Eder in a corresponding move. The Angels have remarkably used the same five starters all year, but they've seen enough of Kochanowicz for the time being. He toed the […]

Terry McLaurin Could be a Holdout at Training Camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is entering the final year of his deal and is a candidate to be a holdout or hold-in at training camp this summer. McLaurin has five straight 1,000-yard seasons under his belt and has at least 900 receiving yards in each of his six years in the NFL, but […]

Pablo Lopez Progressing in Recovery from Shoulder Injury

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is throwing on flat ground from 75 feet as he works back from a shoulder injury, according to the team. Lopez suffered a Grade 2 strain of the teres major on June 4 and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 11. As a result, he won't […]

Joe Musgrove Throws Bullpen at 75% Intensity

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) tossed his first bullpen since undergoing Tommy John surgery last October. He threw a handful of pitches at about 75% intensity and measured his fastball at around 80 mph. Both Musgrove and the training staff are happy with the results as he continues to work his way […]

Roger McCreary a Candidate for a Contract Extension?

The Athletic's Joe Rexrode believes that giving Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary a contract extension this summer seems like a smart decision as the former second-rounder in 2022 enters his fourth NFL season. McCreary is by no means an elite defensive back, but he's been versatile and durable for the Titans, missing just four games […]

Zebby Matthews to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Matthews has been down since June 5 with a strained right shoulder. The 25-year-old made four starts before going on the 15-day injured list and registered an unappealing 5.21 ERA and 1.47 BB/9 in 19 innings, though he […]

Max Fried Exits Start With Blister

New York Yankees ace Max Fried (finger) exited his start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday with what appeared to be a blister on his left thumb, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. The Yankees replaced him with right-hander Ian Hamilton. Fried didn't resemble his All-Star self Saturday, as he labored through three innings and […]

Buccaneers Could Have Difficult Time Retaining Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is entering the final year of his two-year, $41 million deal in 2025, and The Athletic's Dan Pompei writes that the team could have a difficult time retaining the future Hall of Famer beyond this season, especially at a similar price to what they just re-signed Chris Godwin […]

Charles Cross Could Sign Extension Before Training Camp

Given Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross' age (24), position and status as the team's best offensive lineman, The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar thinks that signing him to a contract extension before training camp this summer seems like an obvious decision. Cross is one of six extension-eligible players from the team's 2022 draft class, joining outside […]

Jake Fraley Activated from Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds have reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list. The team optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Fraley hasn't played since June 23 because of a partial tear in his right labrum. He recently underwent a cortisone shot to alleviate the pain, and he'll try […]

Xavier Restrepo One to Watch Going into Training Camp

TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt highlights rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo as a player to watch heading into training camp this summer. Restrepo was added as an undrafted free agent after he was a teammate of quarterback Cam Ward at the University of Miami. The 23-year-old is a fierce competitor who looked comfortable in spring practices. Wyatt […]