Mansur Abdul-Malik Defeats Cody Brundage By Technical Decision

On Saturday's UFC Atlanta main card, Mansur Abdul-Malik extended his win streak by beating Cody Brundage by technical decision after an accidental clash of heads. The first two rounds were uneventful, but the third round was nothing like the first two, as Abdul-Malik and Brundage started exchanging blows, and it seemed that either one of […]

Dane Myers Homers on Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers had a multi-hit game in his team's 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Myers went 3-for-4 with a solo homer off Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore to help down Washington. The veteran outfielder put Miami up 2-1 with his solo shot in the second inning, giving him four homers […]

Braxton Fulford Picks Up Five RBI on Sunday

Colorado Rockies catcher Braxton Fulford had a huge day in a 10-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Fulford went 2-for-2 with a triple, a walk, a run, and five RBI to help down Atlanta. The rookie backstop knocked in three runs with a bases-loaded triple in the eighth inning, giving the Rockies their […]

Zack Wheeler Earns Seventh Win on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler picked up a quality start in an 11-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Wheeler allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over six innings of work while striking out nine to improve his record to 7-2 on the season. The veteran ace is putting together another […]

Alec Bohm Hits Two-Run Home Run on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm had a big day in an 11-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Bohm went 2-for-3 with a homer, two walks, two runs, and three RBI in the win. The veteran infielder ripped a two-run homer in the fifth inning to give the Phillies a 6-2 lead. […]

Otto Kemp Picks Up Four Hits, Steals a Base on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Otto Kemp had a big day in an 11-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Kemp went 4-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and a stolen base to help propel Philadelphia to the win. The rookie has been filling in at first base while Bryce Harper is dealing with […]

Oumar Sy Suffers His First Loss

Oumar Sy suffered his first professional defeat by losing a unanimous decision to Alonzo Menifield on Saturday's UFC Atlanta main card opener. The fight wasn't the most exciting, but it was a clear, unanimous decision win for Menifield, who outclassed Sy with his striking and his takedown defense. Sy tried taking Menifield down five times […]

Brandon Walter Strikes Out Nine on Sunday

Houston Astros left-hander Brandon Walter turned in an impressive start in his team's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday. Walter allowed one run on six hits over 6 2/3 innings of work while striking out nine and walking none but he had to settle for a no-decision in the extra-inning […]

Alonzo Menifield Scores Upset Win

Alonzo Menifield picked up a unanimous decision victory over Oumar Sy on Saturday's UFC Atlanta main card opener. It was a lackluster bout, but Menifield was able to give Oumar Sy his first loss by being better in the striking department while defending takedowns. In 15 minutes of action, Menifield landed 29 significant strikes. Menifield […]

Shane Baz Posts Quality Start on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz turned in a quality start while earning the win in a 9-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Baz tossed 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball while scattering three hits and striking out six. He was a little wild as he walked four batters while throwing just […]

Junior Caminero Hits Three-Run Home Run on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero had a big afternoon in a 9-0 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Caminero went 1-for-3 with a homer, two walks, three runs, and three RBI to help power the Rays to the win. The young infielder launched a three-run homer in the ninth inning off […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Breakout Candidates: Player Outlooks and Projections (2025)

There are always running backs who come into the NFL and make an immediate impact. In 2023, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and De'Von Achane were three breakout rookie running backs. All three players also finished as top-24 running backs in fantasy. In 2024, Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy Jr. could be seen as rookie breakouts.  […]

Randy Arozarena Steals Two Bases on Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena turned in a productive game in a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Arozarena did not record an official at-bat but he walked three times, scored two runs, and stole two bases in the win. The veteran outfielder's numbers are down this season by his standards as he […]

Jonah Tong Continues Strong Stretch on Sunday

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong remained sharp on Sunday as he tossed five innings of one-run ball against Double-A Richmond. He allowed just two hits and no walks. He struck out five. Over his last 38 innings of work at Double-A, Tong has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the […]

Elias Diaz Homers in Win Over Arizona

San Diego Padres catcher Elias Diaz had a productive game in his team's 8-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, one RBI, and two runs scored to help power San Diego to victory. The veteran catcher put the Padres up 7-2 with his solo homer in […]

Andy Pages Homers, Drives in Four in Win on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages had a big night in his team's 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Pages went 1-for-3 with a homer and four RBI to help lead the Dodgers to the win. The veteran outfielder put the Dodgers up 5-3 with his three-run homer in the fifth inning. […]

Hurston Waldrep Punches Out Six on Sunday

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep tossed six innings of one-run ball en route to picking up the victory over Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. In this outing, Waldrep struck out six batters and allowed seven hits and just one walk. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for the former 24th overall pick as he […]

Mason Miller Picks Up Save on Sunday

Athletics right-hander Mason Miller tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Miller struck out two while working around one hit to pick up his 14th save in 16 opportunities on the season. Overall, the veteran closer has a 0-2 record, 5.33 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and […]

Andrew Painter Tosses Five One-Hit Frames

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter tossed five shutout frames in his start against Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. In this outing, Painter allowed just one hit and two walks. He struck out six batters. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for the budding ace as he allowed 10 runs and 14 hits over his […]

Max Clark Extends Hitting Streak to Five Games

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark went 2-for-5 at the plate with a triple, two RBI, and a walk to extend his hitting streak to five games on Sunday. This was also Clark's second-straight game tallying at least two hits. During this five-game stretch, the top prospect in Detroit has posted a strong .318/.444/.545 line […]

Konnor Griffin Goes Deep Again on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Konnor Griffin went deep on Sunday for the second-straight game. In this contest against High-A Rome, Griffin went 1-for-4 at the plate with a long ball and three RBI. On Saturday, Griffin tallied three hits at the plate with a home run. Through his first six games at the High-A level, […]

James Tibbs III Traded to Boston, Reporting to Double-A

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfield prospect James Tibbs III from the San Francisco Giants in a package that sent third baseman Rafael Devers to the Giants. While Tibbs has spent the entire campaign at the High-A level with San Francisco, the Red Sox are reportedly moving the outfield to Double-A Portland. Tibbs was considered […]

Alex Bowman Delivers Bravura Performance After Michigan Injury

Alex Bowman delivered one of the grittiest performances of his career on Sunday at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, finishing fourth despite being very sore from his crash a week ago at Michigan. Bowman said he felt more pain entering this race than he did after suffering a concussion and a broken back in […]

Tyler Reddick Inexplicably Mediocre on his Once-Best Track Type

Tyler Reddick inexplicably had one of the most mediocre road-course races of his career on Sunday at Mexico City despite consistently running well at Circuit of the Americas, the other Formula 1 track on the NASCAR schedule. After starting 22nd, Reddick spent most of the race outside the top 20 before eventually finishing 20th. Reddick […]

Canny Strategy Gives John Hunter Nemechek Best Career Road-Course Finish

Legacy Motor Club continued to show more pace than they have in 2023 and 2024, and John Hunter Nemechek was the main beneficiary in Sunday's race at Mexico City. After starting 32nd, he finished sixth, which actually matches his best career finish outside drafting tracks. Nemechek wasn't much of a factor in the first two […]

Cole Custer Earns Best Finish Since Cup-Series Comeback at Mexico City

Although Cole Custer has lacked speed all season since his return to the NASCAR Cup Series, he easily had his best run of the year at Mexico City on Sunday. Not only did he finish eighth to earn his first top-10 finish of the season, but he actually ran in the top 10 for most […]

J.P. Crawford Smacks Grand Slam in Victory

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford belted a grand slam in the club's 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Crawford came to the plate in the bottom of the second and emptied the bases with a 377-foot blast against right-hander Luis Ortiz. He added a walk in a 1-for-3 afternoon. Although Crawford hadn't homered […]

Grant Holmes Punches Out 15 in Loss

Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes (3-6) took a hard-luck loss against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday despite piling up 15 strikeouts. Holmes accomplished the feat over just 6 1/3 innings, but a lack of run support cost him in a lopsided 10-1 affair. The 29-year-old gave up three runs (two earned) on just two hits […]

Kumar Rocker Pitches Well in Win

Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker (2-4) picked up his second win of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Rocker allowed four hits over five scoreless innings and posted six strikeouts against one walk. It was one of Rocker's best performances during what has been a difficult season in […]

Elly De La Cruz Goes Yard in Fourth Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz put together a spectacular Sunday performance in an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. De La Cruz bashed his 16th homer to highlight a 3-for-5 afternoon with three RBI and two additional runs scored. The 23-year-old has now homered in four consecutive games. Overall, De La Cruz has […]