Matthew Stafford has Been a Full Practice Participant All Week

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) has been a full participant at practice all week. When asked how Stafford has looked the last few days, McVay said, "He's looked like the stud we know." However, Stafford will not travel with the team to Cleveland for their preseason finale […]

Marcus Semien Leaves Thursday With Foot Contusion

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) left Thursday's series finale early against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium with a left-foot contusion after fouling a ball off of himself in the first inning, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Semien tried to stay in the game before ultimately being pinch hit for during […]

Connor Ingram Clears Player Assistance Program

Utah Mammoth goaltender Connor Ingram (personal) is eligible to return to NHL action. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced Ingram has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He entered the program in March, finishing last season with a 9-8-4 record. The 28-year-old posted a 3.27 goals-against average and a .882 save percentage. […]

Frank Nazar Inks Seven-Year Extension With Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar has put pen to paper for a seven-year, $46.13 million contract extension. The deal will take effect with the 2026-27 season once Nazar finishes his entry-level contract. Nazar notched 12 goals and 26 points in 53 outings with the Blackhawks last season during his rookie campaign and impressed at the […]

Adley Rutschman Going on Injured List With Strained Oblique

The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-oblique strain and recalled outfielder Daniel Johnson from the minors in a corresponding move, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. With Rutschman on the IL yet again this year, top catching prospect Samuel Basallo will move forward […]

Victor Olofsson Signs One-Year Deal With Avalanche

Winger Victor Olofsson has signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche. The Swedish forward is expected to earn $1.575 million with the contract, a significant boost from his $1.075 million pact with the Vegas Golden Knights last season. Olofsson scored 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 56 regular-season games with Vegas and added […]

Austin Riley Done for the Season After Having Core Surgery

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his core that was performed by Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia. Riley is expected to return for spring training next year. The 28-year-old tried to return from his abdominal injury but […]

Romeo Doubs Won't be Cut

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur shut down any rumors of wide receiver Romeo Doubs (back) being cut following training camp. When asked about the potential for Doubs to be cut on the Up & Adams show, the head coach said, "That will not happen." The Packers can't really even afford to cut Doubs […]

Spencer Rattler to Start Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will make the start for Saturday's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos, head coach Kellen Moore announced after practice on Thursday. The competition for the starting QB job remains neck and neck between Rattler and rookie second-rounder Tyler Shough, and Rattler making the "start" doesn't really mean he's […]

Wilyer Abreu Goes on Injured List With Calf Injury

The Boston Red Sox are placing outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a calf injury, sources tell Mass Live's Chris Cotillo. Abreu injured his right calf in Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins and will now be forced to miss a little more time. In a corresponding move, […]

Zach Maxwell to be Called Up From Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Zach Maxwell is getting called up from Triple-A Louisville for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The Reds' 24th-ranked prospect owned a 4.17 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and struck out 26.8 percent of batters he faced for the Bats, but looked even better as of late. […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Needs Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) will miss the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury that needs surgery, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz on Thursday. Polk visited with multiple specialists before opting for season-ending surgery, but going under the knife was determined to be the best course of action. The […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2025 Daytona-2 - Coke Zero Sugar 400

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International […]

Josh Hartle Promoted to Double-A Akron

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Josh Hartle was promoted to Double-A Akron on Thursday following a successful 22 games at High-A. The Guardians' 25th-ranked prospect posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.05 WHIP, both of which led the Midwest League, and he also recorded a 15.1 percent K-BB% in 22 starts for the Captains. The 2024 third-rounder, […]

Travis Hunter Misses Joint Practice, Won't Play in Preseason Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way star Travis Hunter (upper body) was held out of Thursday's joint practice with the Miami Dolphins due to an upper-body injury, and he will not play in the team's preseason finale on Saturday night against Miami, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. The Jaguars considered having Hunter practice, but they took […]

Tee Higgins has Injury Scare on Thursday

Trainers were looking at Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins' left ankle during training camp practice on Thursday, according to Jeremy Rauch. Higgins got his leg tangled up during a play and was seen hobbling off the field. Higgins and the rest of Cincy's starters were already scheduled to be held out of the preseason […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Headed to the Big Leagues

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia continued his quick rise through Boston's ranks on Thursday, which culminated in his expected promotion to the big-league club from Triple-A Worcester. Boston's third-ranked prospect began 2025 at Double-A, and after 33 games there, he earned a promotion to Worcester, where the right-handed slugger slashed .303/.367/.564 with 17 […]

Lamar Jackson is Fine After X-Rays Come Back Negative

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Lamar Jackson (foot) is fine after he was stepped on during Wednsday's training camp practice. Jackson got an X-ray, which came back negative, just for peace of mind. "Prayers do get answered," Harbaugh said. The Ravens held Jackson out of practice on Thursday because his foot […]

Warming Bernabel Scratched After Being Hit in the Face

Colorado Rockies rookie first baseman Warming Bernabel (face) was scratched from the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field for precautionary reasons after being hit in the face with a throw during pre-game infield drills. Kyle Farmer will now man first base and bat seventh against Dodgers […]

Jeff McNeil Out With Shoulder Soreness

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder soreness, which bothers him mostly when he's throwing, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. It's the reason why McNeil is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the division-rival Washington Nationals. Brett Baty is starting at second base and will bat sixth against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie […]

Joel Peguero Called Up From Triple-A Sacramento

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Joel Peguero has been called up to the majors from Triple-A Sacramento for what will be his big league debut whenever he enters a game. The 28-year-old's numbers at Triple-A weren't pretty, recording a 5.10 ERA (4.78 FIP), 1.61 WHIP, and a 12.0 percent K-BB% in 42 1/3 innings of […]

Ha-Seong Kim Lands on Injured List With Back Stiffness

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with back stiffness and are calling up top infield prospect Carson Williams from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kim was scratched from Wednesday night's game against the New York […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 22)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 22. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? We are back on our hot streak of predicting prospects getting the call, with at least one player in 12 of the […]

Jackson Merrill Missing Series Finale Against Giants

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) will sit out of Thursday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Ramon Laureano will get another start in center field and will bat seventh against Giants right-hander Justin Verlander. Merrill will end up missing the entire four-game series against the Gigantes due to […]

Carson Williams Getting Called Up From Triple-A for MLB Debut

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams is getting called up for his major-league debut. The Rays' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 47) is an elite defender, but also brings both power and speed on the offensive side. The former first-round draft pick belted 23 home runs in 111 games at Triple-A Durham this season, including […]

Brandon Nimmo Out Against Nationals

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) will take a seat for Thursday's divisional clash against the Washington Nationals in D.C. Tyrone Taylor will get the nod in left field and will hit seventh in the batting order against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Nimmo will be left out of the starting lineup after leaving Tuesday's […]

Kyle Karros Sitting Out With Back Injury

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Kyle Karros (back) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Orlando Arcia is starting at the hot corner and will bat eighth against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Back tightness will keep Karros out of action for the second straight […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Likely to be the Short-Yardage and Goal-Line Back in Washington

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will likely be used in short-yardage situations and at the goal line this season, according to Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. With Brian Robinson Jr. almost certainly on his way out in Washington, the team appears to be comfortable with a committee of Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rodriguez […]

Kyle Pitts Sr. Focused on Improving Chemistry With his Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. has been studying historically elite quarterback/tight end relationships and wants to foster that with Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., according to ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Raimondi says that this is a noteworthy change from how Pitts has spoken about the quarterbacks he has played with in the past. In […]

Johnny Wilson Will Miss 2025 Season

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson (knee, ankle) will undergo surgery on his knee and ankle and miss the entire 2025 season, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wilson suffered the injuries in practice on Tuesday. The 24-year-old was selected in the sixth round by the Eagles in 2024 and appeared in 16 […]