Termarr Johnson Hits Home Run No. 6

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored on Sunday for Double-A Altoona. The home run was his sixth of the year but first since May 10, a period of 17 games without one, and ended a 5-for-29 (.172) skid he was on […]

Jonathan Cannon To Be Evaluated For Lower Back After Monday's Loss

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable said Monday that starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon (back) will be evaluated in the coming days for his lower back. Cannon struggled in Monday's 13-1 loss to the Tigers. The 24-year-old managed just three innings, allowing five runs on four hits (including three home runs) and three walks with five […]

Kerry Carpenter Hits Three Homers, Plates Five Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter led the charge in Monday's 13-1 onslaught against the White Sox. Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a pair of two-run HR, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old hit his two-run homers in the first and fourth innings and finished things off with a solo shot in the […]

Jalen Ramsey's Future is at Safety?

SI.com's Albert Breer thinks that Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey's value now is at safety. Ramsey can still be a very good cornerback, but any team looking to trade for the veteran defensive back is likely looking to move him to safety in the long term. "I think that's a safe landing spot to put […]

Brady House Hasn't Slowed Down at Triple-A

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House went 2-for-4 on Sunday at Triple-A Rochester, with both hits going down as doubles, driving in two runners and scoring once in the process. The performance marked his sixth multi-hit effort in his last eight games, going 14-for-37 (.378) over that stretch, pushing his season-long slash line to a […]

Falcons Fully Invested in Developing Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons are completely focused on developing former first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr., according to SI.com's Albert Breer. Last year, the Falcons were locked into having veteran Kirk Cousins under center, but now they are putting their offense together in a way that will best fit Penix. The 25-year-old second-year signal-caller has proven to […]

Jeremiah Jackson Headed to Triple-A Norfolk

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jeremiah Jackson is getting promoted to Triple-A Norfolk. The former second-round draft pick's season-long slash line of .254/.291/.412 wouldn't show it, but the right-handed slugger has been hitting well lately. The 25-year-old is 19-for-64 (.297) over his last 18 games with eight doubles, a home run, nine RBI, and eight runs scored. It'll […]

Patriots Don't Plan on Releasing Stefon Diggs

The New England Patriots have no plans to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee), according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Diggs showed up for voluntary organized team activities this week in light of recent negative off-the-field publicity, and the Patriots have high hopes for him this year despite the fact he tore his ACL in […]

Luke Weaver Expected to Go on Injured List, Could Miss 4-6 Weeks

New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver (hamstring) is expected to go on the 15-day injured list after injuring his hamstring while warming up on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Weaver underwent an MRI exam and could miss six weeks, but the team won't have an official timeline until Tuesday. Right-hander […]

Josue Briceno Earns Midwest League Player of the Week

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno earned Midwest League Player of the Week honors for his performance last week for High-A West Michigan. The Tigers' fourth-ranked prospect went 6-for-16 (.375) with all six of his hits going for extra bases, including one double and five home runs in five games. The 20-year-old also drove in […]

Kemp Alderman Swinging a Hot Bat at Double-A

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Kemp Alderman took home Southern League Player of the Week honors for the second time this season for his performance last week at Double-A Pensacola. The former second-round draft pick went 11-for-23 (.478), including one triple and a home run. The 22-year-old also drove in three runs, scored four times, and […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - The RBC Canadian Open Advice (2025)

Welcome, everyone, to my DraftKings PGA DFS lineup picks and advice for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. I'll be providing DFS picks and analysis to help you set those winning DraftKings lineups. New starting this year -- if you want to see a deeper dive into my DraftKings analysis and thoughts for the week, you can click […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Likely to Have Tommy John Surgery This Week

Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) will visit with orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday after suffering a torn UCL in his right elbow. Smith-Shawver is likely to have Tommy John surgery this week, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. We already knew the 22-year-old would be done for the rest of […]

Mike Trout Homers in Three-Hit Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox. It wasn't a cheap shot either, as the bomb was a 450-foot moonshot over the green monster. The superstar returned from the injured list on Friday and looks like he hasn't missed a beat, […]

Ezequiel Tovar Exits Game with Rib Issue

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (ribs) left Monday's game in the eighth inning after feeling a pinch on his left side around his rib, reports Kevin Henry of the Denver Gazette. The move is considered precautionary and Tovar expects himself to be ready for tomorrow. The 23-year-old went 1-for-4 with a run before leaving the […]

Christian Yelich Launches Solo Shot

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich hit a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Reds. This was his fourth home run in the past six games, bringing his season total to 13. He's slashing .233/.316/.434 and also has 10 stolen bases to go along with the 13 bombs. That puts him on a […]

Hunter Goodman Launches Two Home Runs

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman went 3-for-5 with two home runs in Monday's 6-4 win over the Marlins. He scored three runs and drove in three. The 25-year-old needed a game like this, as he entered the contest on a 14-game homer drought. It brings his season total to nine, to go along with a […]

Brooks Raley Facing Live Hitters

New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (elbow) has begun throwing batting practice to live hitters, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post. The lefty is recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last May and could advance to a rehab stint by the end of the month. He'll be hoping to retain […]

Sean Manaea Throws 29-Pitch Bullpen Session

New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (oblique) threw 29 pitches in a live bullpen session on Monday, reports Laura Albanese of Newsday. Depending on how his body feels, the Mets will decide if he needs one more bullpen or if he's ready to go on a rehab assignment. The lefty has yet to debut […]

Jarace Walker To Miss Time

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (ankle) is expected to miss "at least" the first two games of the NBA Finals versus OKC. He tweaked his ankle in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, requiring assistance to the locker room. The 21-year-old was also observed leaving the arena on crutches. […]

2025 Fantasy Football PPR Tight End Rankings: (Post-NFL Draft) - Trey McBride, George Kittle, Evan Engram, Tyler Warren, Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, more

NFL offenses and fantasy football scoring have evolved, but tight ends remain the trickiest position to navigate in all formats. If you need help with your early fantasy drafts or just want an early look at the pecking order, we're back with our early 2025 fantasy football PPR tight end rankings for redraft leagues. Below, […]

Julius Randle Expected to Remain in Minnesota

According to Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, there is a belief that forward Julius Randle will remain with the team. The 30-year-old appeared in only 46 contests due to a shoulder injury in his final season with the Knicks. He was then traded to Minnesota last offseason in the deal that sent […]

Justin Verlander to Throw a Bullpen on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander (pectoral) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday at Oracle Park before the game against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. Verlander threw 40 pitches during a bullpen session last Tuesday as he recovers from a strained right pectoral muscle. It's still […]

Tyler Glasnow Experiencing More Body Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) is still playing catch but experienced more body soreness after his first bullpen session, according to Dodger Blue's Matthew Moreno. The Dodgers are now trying to figure out how/when to start ramping Glasnow back up. The good news is that manager Dave Roberts didn't say that Glasnow's soreness […]

Marcell Ozuna Playing Through Hip Injury

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said that outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hip) has been playing through a hip injury that will need to be managed for the rest of the season. "It's one of those things he is going to have to manage and get to the offseason," Anthopoulos said. As things stand now, the […]

Overvalued Second-Round Picks in 2025 Fantasy Football Drafts

Since we are still a few months away from fantasy drafts, average draft positions will certainly change from now until August. Players going in the second round right now might be going in the third round by the time most leagues kick off their drafts. However, analyzing where certain players are going now could help […]

Miguel Andujar Lands on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Athletics announced on Monday that they placed third baseman/outfielder Miguel Andujar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique and recalled outfielder JJ Bleday from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Given the nature of oblique injuries, there's no guarantee that Andujar will be able to return from the IL […]

A's Place Gunnar Hoglund on 15-Day Injured List With Hip Impingement

The Athletics announced on Monday that they placed right-handed pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund (hip) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 1) with a left-hip impingement and recalled right-hander Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. It's quite possible Hoglund's hip injury was bothering him in his last start on Saturday […]

Gavin Sheets Not in Monday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder/designated hitter Gavin Sheets (head) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Oracle Park against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Tyler Wade will start in left field and bat seventh against Giants right-hander Logan Webb, with third baseman Manny Machado serving as the DH. Jose Iglesias is […]

Elly De La Cruz to go On Bereavement List After Wednesday's Game

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that shortstop Elly De La Cruz will be placed on the bereavement list following Wednesday's game against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers following his sister's death over the weekend. De La Cruz will miss at least several days as he mourns the loss of his sibling, so it remains to […]