John Harbaugh Wants to See Isaiah Likely Become an All-Pro

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has high hopes for rising tight end Isaiah Likely as he enters the final year of his rookie deal in 2025. "I want to see [Likely] be an All-Pro," Harbaugh said . "That'd be my goal for him, and he's capable of it." The former fourth-rounder in 2022 has […]

George Springer Launches Homer in Blowout

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 12-0 win against the Athletics. He also scored twice and singled. Toronto jumped on the A's early, with a massive eight-run second inning in which the veteran singled and scored on an Ernie Clement double. Springer would go yard the […]

Lions Expecting Big Season From Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team is expecting wide receiver Jameson Williams "to have a huge season." The Lions are expecting more from Williams after his breakout season in 2024 in which he caught 58 of his 91 targets for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 regular-season games (11 starts). […]

49ers Optimistic About Brandon Aiyuk's Recovery

There is still no official timeline for San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) return in 2025, but general manager John Lynch expressed some optimism regarding his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee that he suffered last October. "Brandon's tracking in a good way with his knee, and you've just got […]

Ozzie Albies Mashes Homer No. 6

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 9-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. He also walked and scored twice. The Phillies and Braves played a doubleheader on Thursday, and the teams split them, with Atlanta taking the second contest. Albies' lone hit in the […]

Jake Mangum Reinstated From 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum (groin) from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the Rays optioned outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham. Mangum has been sidelined since April 24 with a left groin strain. Prior to the injury, the 29-year-old had posted a .338/.384/.397 slash line with eight […]

Jakobi Meyers, Other Receivers Being Moved Around a Lot

The Athletic's Tashan Reed reports that the Las Vegas Raiders are moving their receivers around a lot during voluntary organized team activities. Jakobi Meyers and rookie Jack Bech have lined up frequently at both outside and slot receiver, while Tre Tucker and Dont'e Thornton have mostly been locked in on the outside. Offensive coordinator Chip […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results: Part 3

It's now a trilogy. Our deep dive into hitters to see who's real and who isn't is on its third edition. The expected stats have gotten us here, all praise be to them! Seriously, they're so helpful. At Week 9, there's still a lot of minutia to wade through. Buying into the hype early can […]

Malcolm Koonce Returns to Practice, Christian Wilkins Still Out

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (knee) returned to practice at voluntary organized team activities on Thursday, an important step in his recovery from the torn ACL that caused him to miss all of the 2024 season. In his return to practice on Thursday, Koonce was primarily limited to individual drills. Meanwhile, defensive tackle […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 9 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

As we approach the end of the second month of the fantasy baseball season, we have seen several under-the-radar starting pitchers provide elite fantasy value. Currently, both Hunter Brown and Nathan Eovaldi, who were taken outside of the top 100 picks, have been the fourth- and sixth-most-valuable pitchers in standard 5x5 leagues, respectively. In this […]

Josh Bell Hits Another Home Run

Washington Nationals designated hitter Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. He also singled. The Nats and Mariners took a 2-2 tie into the top of the tenth inning when Washington would drop seven runs. Bell capped it with a three-run bomb off Seattle reliever […]

Chandler Simpson Optioned to Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham. In a corresponding move, the Rays activated outfielder Jake Mangum (groin) from the 10-day injured list. Simpson was given the call to the majors in April. Through his first 35 MLB contests, the No. 7-ranked prospect in the Tampa Bay system posted […]

Things Going Smoothly With Geno Smith, Chip Kelly

The Athletic's Tashan Reed writes that so far this offseason, things have gone smoothly as Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly have acclimated to one another. "Geno's literally like a second coach," Kelly said. "When you're in that room with him and Greg Olson, there's a lot of ideas going […]

Josue Briceno Hits Three Home Runs on Thursday

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno went 4-for-4 with a double, three home runs, a stolen base, and five RBI. This was his first four-hit game of the season. Over the last week, Briceno has enjoyed a productive surge at the plate. In his last seven games, the 20-year-old backstop has held a .444/.583/1.389 slash […]

Patrick Mahomes Says Travis Kelce is Locked In

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce contemplated retirement following the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes says that the 35-year-old veteran is fully locked in now that he's decided to return for another season. "If it's the last ride, you would never know," Mahomes said. "The way […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Vegas 107

I think the UFC had a plan to have every meaningful women's flyweight fighter on a card in the month of May. To be straight up: the options are slim this week, particularly in the values department. Out of only 11 fights, there are a handful where I am not interested in anyone. What I […]

Padres Expected to Promote Bradgley Rodriguez to Major Leagues

The San Diego Padres are expected to promote relief pitching prospect Bradgley Rodriguez to the major leagues prior to their contest on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rodriguez is currently considered the No. 14-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. Rodriguez has spent time with Double-A this season and will skip Triple-A en route to […]

Matt Mervis, Ronny Simon to be Designated for Assignment

The Miami Marlins are expected to designate first baseman Matt Mervis and second baseman Ronny Simon for assignment prior to their contest on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. The Marlins acquired Mervis from the Cubs in the winter. While he showed solid power upside during his first 23 games, posting a .534 SLG with […]

Falcons to Lean on Darnell Mooney More This Season

The Atlanta Falcons plan to target wide receiver Darnell Mooney more often during the 2025 season, according to wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. "We're going to lean on him a lot more than we did last year and see where that goes," Hilliard said. Mooney impressed during his first campaign as a Falcon last year, […]

Austin Hays Placed on 10-Day Injured List, Jake Fraley Activated

The Cincinnati Reds have placed outfielder Austin Hays (foot) on the 10-day injured list with a left-foot contusion. In a corresponding move, the Reds activated outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) from the injured list. Hays suffered this injury during Wednesday's contest against the Kansas City Royals when he fouled a ball off his foot. Hays spent […]

Multiple Teams Inquiring About Kyle Pitts Trade

Multiple teams have reached out to the Atlanta Falcons about a potential trade for tight end Kyle Pitts, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Atlanta would reportedly require at least a Day 2 draft pick in order to entertain a trade, and at the time, no deal is imminent. Nevertheless, it's an interesting storyline to […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 10)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 10. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? I have you covered with names like Ryan Ritter, Jacob Misiorowski, Jac Caglianone, and more! Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 9)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season. I don't know anyone who has not been impacted by player injuries this year. Now, we are also dealing with ineffective players; those guys we drafted who may not be coming through for us. […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Closers in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 9)

In fantasy baseball, there's no way to be competitive in saves without having a solid closer (or two) on your roster. Years ago, almost every major league team had a closer they leaned on in the ninth inning for most of the season. But today we are seeing more closer-by-committee approaches than ever before, and […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Roman Anthony, Coby Mayo

If your fantasy baseball team could use a midseason burst of energy, one of the best places to watch for some help is the top prospects teams call up to join the team as the season goes on. Catching the right prospect around the time of their promotion can be a huge boost to your […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Jarren Duran, Junior Caminero, Camilo Doval, Daniel Palencia, more

We're already onto the 10th week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, and your team should be showing itself as a pretender or contender. Either way, you should be looking to make moves to set yourself up for future success. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league […]

8 Fantasy Football Second-Year Breakouts: Sophomore Risers at WR, RB, and QB for 2025

Identifying breakout players is key to winning your fantasy football league. Every year, some unexpected players pop up and deliver spectacular results that help win leagues. Last season, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba nearly doubled his yardage from 628 yards to 1,130. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had a breakout during the second half […]

NASCAR Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 DFS: DraftKings Lineup Picks for Nashville (5/30/25)

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday night for the Rackley Roofing 200. This is part of a big tripleheader weekend for NASCAR's top three series. Last week, the Truck Series was at Charlotte, where Corey Heim unsurprisingly dominated, leading 98 of the 134 laps. Ross Chastain, Kaden Honeycutt, Layne Riggs, […]

3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Jameson Taillon, Tomoyuki Sugano, and Ryan Weathers

Almost every fantasy baseball team in the world is looking for starting pitching help at this point in the season. Even if the need isn't urgent at this point, one key injury or slip-up can quickly send fantasy managers browsing the waiver wire in search of solutions. As the season goes on, though, plenty of […]