Michael Busch Absent Versus Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Busch only has four hits against left-handed pitching this season, so unsurprisingly he'll head to the bench. He's coming off a solid series against the Seattle Mariners where he recorded five hits, one home […]

Kyren Paris Recalled from Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kyren Paris was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. He'll take the spot of Kevin Newman who was placed on the paternity leave list. That means, Paris will take over the spot on the roster for a few days while Newmani is gone on paternity leave. Paris got off to […]

Texans Offensive Line Remains a Big Question Mark

The Houston Texans' offensive line is still a big question mark, and The Athletic's Mike Jones writes that virtually every starting position on their O-line remains up for grabs heading into training camp this summer. Tytus Howard is the only returning starter, but he took snaps at right guard and right tackle during minicamp. Laken […]

Logan O'Hoppe Sitting Out on Monday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This is a routine rest day for O'Hoppe who has started each of the last two games. It's a bit surprising to see him resting after hitting three home runs and knocking in six […]

Rhys Hoskins Resting on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine rest day for Hoskins who has started the previous 14 games. Hoskins hasn't been a great fantasy option this season, but he has been hitting the ball better lately. […]

Demetrius Knight Jr. Expected to Make Immediate Impact

Cincinnati Bengals rookie second-round linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. slotted into a starting spot immediately alongside Logan Wilson during offseason workouts and has already brought stability to the defense, according to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. The 24-year-old is old for a rookie, which has made his addition more like a free-agent signing than a draft […]

Ben Johnson Coaching Caleb Williams Hard

The Athletic's Adam Jahns writes that Chicago Bears new head coach Ben Johnson is challenging second-year quarterback Caleb Williams every day about everything and is coaching him hard, which should be a good thing for his development going into his second NFL season. Johnson's fiery, demanding persona stood out on the practice field during the […]

Ray Davis - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB52 Fantasy Draft Analysis: The Buffalo Bills selected Ray Davis in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He didn’t see a ton of action playing behind James Cook last year, but the underlying data suggests that maybe he should have. Among 70 backs with 50+ carries, Davis finished fifth in MTF/ATT. He […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2025 Rocket Classic

After an exciting U.S. Open, last week's Travelers Championship had just as much drama down the stretch. Current U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, Keegan Bradley, made a birdie on the 72nd to overtake Tommy Fleetwood by one shot after the Englishman made a bogey from the front of the green. It was a gutwrenching end to […]

Jevon Carter to Exercise Player Option

According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, Chicago Bulls point guard Jevon Carter will exercise his $6.8 million player option for the 2025-26 campaign. The 29-year-old finished with averages of 4.3 points, 1.1 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per contest across 36 games during his second season in a Bulls uniform. Carter will likely not […]

Fred VanVleet's Team Option Likely to be Declined by Rockets

According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets will likely decline point guard Fred VanVleet's $44.9 million team option. However, Iko reports that the two sides are currently discussing a multi-year contract extension. During the 2024-25 regular season, the 31-year-old posted averages of 14.1 points, 5.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 3.7 rebounds in 35.2 […]

Daulton Varsho Expected to Play in Rehab Games This Week

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases late last week and is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment this week, according to MLB.com. Varsho went on the 10-day injured list on June 1 with a strained left hamstring, but barring a setback once he resumes playing in games, he could return […]

Corbin Carroll Absent Again on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) continues to sit out of the lineup for Monday's series opener in Chicago against the White Sox. Randal Grichuk is making another start in right field and will hit seventh against White Sox right-hander Shane Smith. Carroll is missing his fifth straight game on Monday with a bruised left […]

Khris Middleton Picks Up Player Option

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season. The 33-year-old will likely not be a significant fantasy contributor next season, as the Wizards' younger players are expected to assume additional responsibilities for the upcoming season. Middleton averaged 10.7 points, 3.7 […]

Allan Winans Recalled to Start on Monday

The New York Yankees announced on Monday that they recalled right-hander Allan Winans from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Winans will make a spot start for left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) and start in Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be the 29-year-old's first big-league start of the year and just his ninth total MLB start […]

Cade Povich Expected to Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cade Povich (hip) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment soon, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. It's good news after Povich landed on the 15-day injured list just a week ago with inflammation in his left hip. If the 25-year-old southpaw doesn't suffer a setback with his hip, he'll have […]

Ryan Blaney Drives Through the Field Twice Despite Failing Cool Suit to Finish Third

Ryan Blaney had arguably the most impressive drive in Sunday's race at Pocono. After being forced to start in the back due to making unapproved adjustments prior to the race, he drove into the top 15 despite his cooling suit failing early in the race. After speeding on pit road early in Stage 2, he […]

Poor Strategy Ruins William Byron's Strong Run

William Byron made one of the rapidest ascents through the field early in Sunday's Pocono race, earning points in Stage 1 after staying out of the pits leading up to the first stage caution because there was a risk he might've been lapped if he'd tried to pit then. Despite falling back to 18th after […]

Kyle Larson's Decent Pocono Run Allows Him to Make Up Some of his Points Deficit

Kyle Larson didn't have his usual speed at Pocono and he didn't drive up through the field as quickly as his teammate William Byron did, but he had a solid racecraft and finished seventh after qualifying 24th. Although he earned no points in Stage 1, he finished ninth in Stage 2 before jumping to sixth […]

John Hunter Nemechek Earns Another Sixth-Place Finish in One of His Best Career Races

John Hunter Nemechek had one of the best runs of his career at Pocono on Sunday, finishing sixth after starting fourth as Legacy Motor Club's cars improve. Although Nemechek quickly fell from fourth to 10th early in Stage 1, he returned to the top five early in Stage 2 after pitting just before the first […]

Jordan Westburg Remains Out on Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (finger) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. Ramon Urias will start at the hot corner and will bat fifth against Rangers left-hander Patrick Corbin. Westburg suffered a sprained left index finger on Saturday and was still sore and […]

Travis Etienne - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB35 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Throughout the offseason, I have been a very vocal Travis Etienne Jr. critic. Even though the Jaguars traded up to acquire Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL Draft, the team was supposedly ready to draft running back Ashton Jeanty if it was unable to land Hunter. It was also reported that Jacksonville […]

Tyrese Haliburton Expected to Undergo Surgery After Suffering Achilles Injury

According to Grant Afseth of RG.org, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) will travel to New York City on Monday and is expected to undergo surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Haliburton exited the first quarter of Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals after suffering the injury. He finished […]

Corey Seager Resting Versus Southpaw

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will take a seat on Monday with a left-hander on the mound against the hosting Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Ezequiel Duran will make the start at the 6 and will hit ninth against Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers. Seager has not fared well against lefties this year, going 4-for-24 (.167) […]

Orioles Transfer Ryan Mountcastle to 60-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they transferred infielder Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list. The team also placed catcher Maverick Handley (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list and selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The move to put Mountcastle on the 60-day […]

Jeimer Candelario Activated and DFA'd

The Cincinnati Red announced on Monday that they activated corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment. Candelario has been on the IL since April 30 with a lumbar spine strain, but the 31-year-old veteran switch-hitter won't return to Cincy's big-league roster at this time and could become […]

Giants Option Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants optioned middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. Fitzgerald has found it harder to hit in 2025, slashing .230/.289/.320 with two home runs, 10 RBI, 17 runs and nine stolen bases in 57 games while also striking out 53 times in […]

Justin Verlander Back From Paternity List

The San Francisco Giants reinstated right-hander Justin Verlander from the paternity list on Monday, according to San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. Verlander was away from the team over the weekend with the team facing the Boston Red Sox, but he didn't miss a turn through the starting rotation. His next outing will come on Tuesday […]

Bills No. 2 Cornerback Role is Wide Open

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the battle for the Buffalo Bills' second starting cornerback job is wide open entering training camp this summer. The Bills signed both veterans Tre'Davious White and Dane Jackson in the offseason and also took Maxwell Hairston in the first round and Dorian Strong in the sixth round of this […]

Jacob Reimer Promoted to Double-A Binghamton

New York Mets third base prospect Jacob Reimer has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' 17th-ranked prospect slashed .284/.384/.502 with eight home runs and 11 steals. The former fourth-round draft pick led the entire South Atlantic League with 52 runs scored, and also drove in 39 while posting a solid 11.9 percent walk rate […]