Byron Buxton Smacks Two Homers on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been crushing the ball over the wall lately. On Sunday, Buxton got the game going with a solo home run off right-hander Quinn Priester in the first inning. Buxton continued the fun with another solo blast in the sixth inning. He finished his day 3-for-5 with two homers, two […]

Seth Halvorsen Earns Sixth Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen was asked to come onto the mound with a two-run lead in the ninth inning on Sunday. Halvorsen gave up one hit, but was able to work around it and finish off the D-Backs hitters and earn his sixth save of the season. Halvorsen has been a decent option […]

Andrew Abbott Shuts Down St. Louis

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott yielded three hits and one earned run over seven innings in Sunday's 4-1 road win against the St. Louis Cardinals. The former second-round pick struck out three and did not walk a batter to notch his fifth quality start and improve to 7-1. All the hits against him were […]

Yoan Moncada Frustrated with Slow Recovery

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (knee) is frustrated by the lingering knee issue he's dealt with since the start of the month. Moncada has been shelved on the 10-day injured list since Jun. 2 with knee inflammation. The 30-year-old has yet to progress to […]

Stefon Diggs - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Busts and Sell Candidates

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: WR61 Dynasty Analysis: Stefon Diggs enjoyed a fine first half of the 2024 season. He posted a 47-496-3 line in eight games in his first season playing for the Houston Texans. However, he suffered a torn ACL in a Week 8 game against the Indianapolis Colts and missed the remainder of the […]

Yerry De Los Santos Dealing with Elbow Discomfort

The New York Yankees have placed reliever Yerry De los Santos (elbow) on the 15-day injured list this past Thursday with elbow discomfort. Presumably, the injury occurred in the 27-year-old's most recent outing against the Los Angeles Angels the day prior, in which he yielded a hit and a walk in a third of an […]

Reese Olson Slated for One More Rehab Outing

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch noted on Friday that starting pitcher Reese Olson (finger) will require one more rehab start before being activated from the 15-day injured list. Olson hit the IL over a month ago while battling inflammation in his ring finger. However, he's made solid strides in his recovery. Reportedly, he tossed 58 […]

Hunter Dobbins Hits IL

The Boston Red Sox have moved starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (elbow) to the 15-day IL on Sunday, retroactive to Jun. 21 with a right elbow strain. Pitcher Richard Fitts was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Dobbins issued five walks and was lit up for four runs in his most recent start against […]

Kyler Murray Looking to be Better 'Off-Script' This Season

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray noted in an interview with ESPN that he wants the team to improve this season in situations when the original play call breaks down. "It's just we have to be better on off-scheduled plays because, obviously, I have that ability to make extend plays, and we have the guys to […]

Saints Sign Barry Wesley, Jayden Price

Per the team, the New Orleans Saints have signed free agent offensive lineman Barry Wesley and defensive back Jayden Price to one-year contracts. The Saints waived cornerback Travion Fluellen and running back Xazavian Valladay in corresponding moves. Price was a first-year player out of North Dakota State in 2024 and signed with the Falcons as […]

Antonio Brown Flees Country Following Attempted Murder Charge

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports that former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has fled the United States while evading a warrant for an attempted murder charge. The incident stems from a shooting outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami on May 16, in which he claimed he was the victim of an assault. […]

Aaron Jones - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Busts and Sell Candidates

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: RB36 Dynasty Analysis: Aaron Jones recently re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal. It’s understandable why Minnesota would want to keep Jones around, as he ran for a career-high 1,138 rushing yards in 2024. He also caught 51 passes for 408 receiving yards and scored seven total touchdowns. […]

Jackson Merrill Activated, Playing on Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (concussion) was activated off the 7-day injured list on Sunday. Merrill is back in action after missing a little over a week due to a concussion. When healthy, Merrill is a stud, but keeping him on the field has been a problem this season. Merrill is slashing .304/.349/.474 with […]

Hunter Goodman Resting on Sunday

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Goodman will take a seat after starting in each of the last three games. During that span, Goodman went 3-for-12 with a double, two RBI, and two walks. Goodman has been one of the few bright […]

Thairo Estrada Missing Fifth Straight Game

Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the fifth straight game that Estrada has missed due to a bruised right hand. The organization was hopeful Estrada wouldn't require a stint on the injured list. However, it's getting to the point […]

Casey Mize Makes Early Exit on Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (leg) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was pulled out in the sixth inning after a visit with the training staff after showing a dip in velocity. Mize appeared to be flexing his right leg, so possibly his departure […]

Zach Neto Absent on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a rare rest day for Neto who has started in every game since May 26. He has been in a bit of a slump lately with only two hits over his […]

Dillon Brooks Moved to Suns

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was traded as part of a blockbuster trade to land Kevin Durant on Sunday. The Rockets are trading Brooks, Jalen Green, the 10th overall pick in 2025, and five future second-round picks in exchange for Durant. Brooks played a majority of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies before landing in […]

Jalen Green Headed to Phoenix

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a blockbuster trade on Sunday. The Rockets will trade Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in 2025, and five second-round picks in exchange for Kevin Durant. This is a great move for the Suns to acquire a young guard in […]

Hayden Senger Promoted to Major Leagues

New York Mets catcher Hayden Senger is being recalled to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Mets are sending catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse. Senger made his MLB debut earlier this season and appeared in 13 games. During this brief taste, Senger posted a .179/.207/.214 slash line with one double, a walk, […]

Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Also, the Suns acquired five future second-round picks as well. The drama is finally over as Durant lands with one of his preferred teams. […]

Tyler O'Neill Set to Resume Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is set to resume his rehab assignment on Sunday with High-A Aberdeen. O'Neill has been dealing with some soreness in his shoulder, which has halted his rehab assignment. However, the 30-year-old appears to be back on track. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he could be […]

Dansby Swanson Sitting on Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will receive his first day off on Sunday when the Cubs conclude a series against the Seattle Mariners. The shortstop has been a staple of the starting nine for each of the Cubs' first 76 games. Across this stint, Swanson has posted a solid .241/.293/.428 line with 10 doubles, 14 […]

Corbin Carroll Not in Sunday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) is remaining on the bench on Sunday when the Diamondbacks continue a series against the Colorado Rockies. The superstar outfielder has been held out of action over the past three games due to a bruised left hand. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status leading […]

Sneaky TE1 Candidates for 2025 Fantasy Football - 4 Tight End Sleepers

The tight-end position always looks like a mess when it comes to fantasy football. You have the elite options that fly off the board early, followed by a few mid-tier names that feel safe (but boring). The rest of the TE landscape equates to touchdown-dependent dart throws. Every year, a few of those dart-throw players […]

Athletics Call Up Jack Perkins

The Athletics have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Jack Perkins from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The team also optioned righty Anthony Maldonado to Triple-A and transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund (hip) to the 60-day injured list. Perkins, MLB Pipeline's ninth-ranked Athletics prospect, has thrived in his first taste of the Triple-A level […]

Mike Tauchman Still Out on Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the White Sox conclude a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The outfielder has been held out of action over the past two games. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may miss additional time during […]

Geraldo Perdomo Homers, Drives in Two

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went 2-4 with a home run, a walk, and two RBI in his team's 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Perdomo now has eight home runs on the season, surpassing his previous career high of six in 2023. He's also hitting .260 with 39 runs, 51 RBI, and 11 stolen […]

Francisco Alvarez Optioned to Triple-A

The New York Mets have optioned catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled fellow backstop Hayden Senger, the team announced. It's a surprising fall from grace for Alvarez, who has been the Mets' primary catcher since 2023. Alvarez swatted 25 home runs and drove in 63 runs that year and continued to produce solid […]

Jose Soriano Records 10 K's, Picks Up the Win

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano threw 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball in his team's 9-1 victory over the Houston Astros. The young righty allowed three hits and three walks but struck out 10 while recording the win. It's the third consecutive excellent start for Soriano, as he's struck out 28 batters while […]