Caleb Boushley to Make First Career Start on Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Caleb Boushley will make his first start in the big leagues on Wednesday againt the hosting Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. All 20 of Boushley's appearances in the big leagues this year for the Rangers have come out of the bullpen, and […]

Salvador Perez Back From Illness on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (illness) is back behind the plate and will hit fifth for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Caleb Boushley. Perez was under the weather to begin the week and missed the first two games of the series against Texas on Monday and Tuesday, but he's feeling […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2025 TOUR Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me again! This week, we head to the finale of the FedEx Cup Playoffs! The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't […]

Mike Gesicki Could Play This Weekend

Cincinnati Bengals tight ends Mike Gesicki (hamstring) and Drew Sample (undisclosed) are considered day-to-day and could play in the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts if they are needed, according to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. We'd be surprised if Gesicki actually played this weekend, but he should be just fine for […]

Market Movers - 2025 TOUR Championship Matchups to Consider (Premium)

The PGA TOUR has arrived at their final destination for the 2025 season, with the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings making their way just outside of Atlanta to East Lake Golf Club for the TOUR Championship. Welcome to the TOUR Championship Sharp Money Matchup Report, where we break down the most notable head-to-head […]

Eli Willits to Debut at Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday

Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Eli Willits is expected to make his professional debut at Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday. The top selection in this year's Draft has been working out at the team's spring training facility in Florida up to this point, and will get a chance to get some at-bats against Single-A pitchers before getting […]

Joe Burrow, Starters Won't Play in Preseason Finale

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that the team's starters will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts. Burrow and the high-octane Bengals offense looked just fine in the first two preseason games, with Burrow throwing for three touchdowns on five of his drives. The offense got off to […]

Max Clark Exits Early on Tuesday With Apparent Hand Injury

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark (hand) exited Tuesday's game for Double-A Erie after a swing-and-miss on a pitch during his at-bat in the third inning. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect left with the trainer after having his hand examined. No official word has been given on the specifics of the injury, however, he is absent […]

Lamar Jackson Dealing With Minor Foot Injury

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (foot) left training camp practice on Wednesday because his foot was stepped on, according to a team spokesman. Jackson is expected to be fine. It was initially reported that Jackson appeared to injure his hand/wrist. The two-time MVP will be ready for the start of the […]

Joe Lombardi Calls Evan Engram an "Elite Receiver"

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi called tight end Evan Engram an "elite receiver." The Broncos have been searching for an elite pass-catching tight end for a while now, and Engram could be that guy in 2025 in his first year with the team. The 30-year-old former first-rounder by the New York Giants in 2017 […]

Kevin McGonigle Homers, Keeps Rolling at Double-A

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle continued to show why he's shot up the prospect ranks over the last two seasons, going 2-for-4 at Double-A Erie on Tuesday, including a double, a solo home run, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run in his last six games and, impressively, it came off […]

Lamar Jackson Suffers Apparent Hand Injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hand, wrist) left Wednesday's training camp practice early with what appeared to be a right-wrist/hand injury, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. Jackson was knocked down around 90 minutes into practice and stayed for a few plays before heading into the team's facilities. It's unclear if the 28-year-old hit his […]

Felix Bautista has Surgery on Torn Rotator Cuff

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (shoulder) had successful surgery on Tuesday with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles to fix a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in his right arm, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. Bautista is expected to miss at least the next 12 months. The 30-year-old had already been ruled […]

Ty Madden Not Expected to Pitch This Season

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ty Madden (shoulder) is said to be completing a return-to-play throwing progression, however, the right-hander is not expected to return to the mound this season, even inclusive of any potential minor league rehab assignment, per manager A.J. Hinch. The 25-year-old strained his throwing shoulder in the spring and is now expected […]

Eric Lauer Temporarily Moving to the Bullpen

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer will be available out of the bullpen this weekend in the series against the Miami Marlins, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. "This is not a [permanent] move to the bullpen," manager John Schneider reiterated. It's unclear when Lauer will make another start, but it sounds like the Blue […]

Will Banfield Called Up from Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds catching prospect Will Banfield has been called up from Triple-A Louisville for his big league debut as Tyler Stephenson (thumb) heads to the injured list with a broken thumb. The 25-year-old is spending his first season in the Reds' organization this year after spending the first part of his career with Miami ever […]

Jared Jones Could Start Throwing Program Next Month

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) could begin a throwing program in September if his meeting with surgeon Dr. Keith Meister goes well early in the month, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Jones is almost four months removed from having surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, which he […]

Oneil Cruz Ramping Up his Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) has been ramping up his activities of late, according to senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Cruz still isn't ready to come off the seven-day concussion list. "He's making progress and he's improving and he's feeling a lot better," Tomczyk said. The 26-year-old went on the seven-day […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Get Thursday Off

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will be off for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, according to manager Dave Roberts. Catcher Will Smith will likely serve as the designated hitter, which means Dalton Rushing should be behind the plate. It will be Ohtani's first true day off of […]

2025 TOUR Championship PGA Expert Roundtable and Survey (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 TOUR Championship Premium RotoBaller Expert DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance […]

Patriots Open to Trading Kyle Dugger

The New England Patriots have been open to trading safety Kyle Dugger, who has seen a reduced role during training camp, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Dugger is still viewed as a talented and impactful player, and there are several teams where he'd be a much better scheme fit in the secondary. His contract […]

Hideki Matsuyama Looks to Bounce Back at Tour Championship

Hideki Matsuyama was climbing the leaderboards at the BMW Championship, posting a 64 on Friday and reaching fourth place going into the weekend. Unfortunately, he faltered with a 76-73 finish on Saturday and Sunday, ultimately ending up T26. He now heads to the Tour Championship for the 11th straight year, where he's recorded six finishes […]

Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III Not Expected to Play in Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receivers Kyle Williams (undisclosed), Efton Chism III (ankle, foot) and Kendrick Bourne (leg) have all missed training camp practice the last two days and are unlikely to play in the preseason finale on Thursday night against the New York Giants, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The same applies to receiver […]

Zach Charbonnet to Have Significant Role on Offense

ESPN's Brady Henderson writes that all indications are that Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is "going to have a significant role in the Seahawks' backfield this season." Head coach Mike Macdonald said the team needs to preserve Kenneth Walker III, but they also need to "get him more work than he's gotten in order […]

Will Nick Chubb Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb returned to play for the Cleveland Browns last season after a devastating knee injury prematurely ended his 2023 season just two weeks in. Chubb had his knee bent 90 degrees the wrong way as his foot was planted in the ground, and he was tackled by two players at […]

Reds Place Tyler Stephenson on Injured List With Thumb Fracture

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they placed catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 17) with a left-thumb fracture and selected the contract of catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. If Stephenson requires surgery on his thumb, it's possible he won't be back again […]

Will Jauan Jennings Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is, notably, dealing with the supposedly same injury that their star running back, Christian McCaffrey, dealt with last season. Of course, this is likely causing nightmares for Jennings' managers in dynasty leagues.  His redraft ADP has also fallen markedly as a result, despite an offseason of plenty […]

Corey Conners Looking to Reverse Struggles at East Lake

Despite six top-10 finishes this season, Corey Conners has struggled in the playoffs, finishing 39th and T50 in the first two events. He'll look to bounce back at the Tour Championship, where he's played four times, with all finishes T22 or worse. To improve, he'll need to perform well off the tee, from tee to […]

Joe Mixon Could Begin Season on PUP List

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) could begin the 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which would mean he'd miss at least the first four games. Mixon has not practiced at all during training camp this summer and hasn't even been […]

Will Josh Downs Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring), unfortunately, is dealing with a hamstring issue and has missed practice time as a result. Downs had a breakout campaign in 2024, unfortunately cut short by... not an injury, but by absolutely horrific quarterback play.  QB Anthony Richardson Sr. has now been benched, and Daniel Jones, previously of […]