Xander Bogaerts Back in Lineup on Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Cincinnati against the Reds and right-hander Nick Martinez, playing shortstop and batting sixth. Bogaerts was scratched from the series finale on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals with left-shoulder soreness, but he's feeling better after a scheduled day […]

Griffin Canning Done for the Year With Ruptured Achilles

New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning (Achilles) will miss the rest of the 2025 season after being placed on the 60-day injured list on Friday with a ruptured left Achilles that he suffered in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets added right-handed pitching prospect Blade Tidwell from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. […]

Kyle Freeland Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Colorado Rockies officially reinstated left-hander Kyle Freeland (back) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Anthony Molina to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Freeland will make the start for Friday's series opener in Milwaukee against the Brewers. The 32-year-old veteran required a minimum stay on the IL and skipped a […]

Rockets Want to Bring Back Jae'Sean Tate

The Houston Rockets are reportedly interested in bringing back Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green. All three players are free agents, but the Rockets want to re-sign all three of them. None of them hold much fantasy value, but are valuable pieces off the bench. Last season, Tate saw a career-low 11.3 minutes per […]

Marcelo Mayer Placed on Bereavement List

The Boston Red Sox placed rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer on the bereavement list on Friday and recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move, according to Mass Live's Chris Cotillo. Mayer will step away from the team for a couple of days and will most likely miss the entire weekend series at […]

Jake Fraley Placed on Injured List With Shoulder Sprain

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a shoulder sprain and activated outfielder Austin Hays (foot) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, according to FOX 19's Charlie Goldsmith. It's unclear how long Fraley will be sidelined, but even if it's a minor injury, there's […]

Austin Hays Back From the Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Austin Hays (foot) from the 10-day injured list on Friday, according to FOX 19's Charlie Goldsmith. Hays has been an everyday player for the Reds this year when he's been healthy, and he'll step back into that role, but the team will ease him back in as the designated hitter […]

Lars Nootbaar Back in Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (intercostal) is back in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, playing left field and batting fifth in the order. Nootbaar will return to action after missing the final two games of the series against the Chicago Cubs […]

Andre Drummond Accepts Player Option

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond has picked up his $5 million player option for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. Drummond heads back to Philly for a second season after playing well in a reserve role with the team last season. He was brought in as depth behind Joel Embiid, but ended up starting in 23 games […]

Keon Coleman - 2025 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR51 Fantasy Draft Analysis: The Buffalo Bills' offensive play style has morphed into an "everybody eats" mentality. The Bills' crew of pass-catchers, including wide receivers Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, and Keon Coleman, and tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox, all have specific roles within the offense. However, of the top playmakers in the offense, Keon Coleman has […]

Jackson Stephens Could be a Rotation Option

It's unclear if Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes will get another turn in the starting rotation after giving up eight hits and six runs in 3 1/3 innings in his second major-league start on Wednesday against the New York Mets, and he now has a 10.80 ERA. Meanwhile, right-hander Jackson Stephens threw five shutout […]

Marcell Ozuna's Power is Down

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna had a .287 average and .922 OPS through the first 30 games of the season despite battling through a hip injury. However, he had only five home runs and 12 RBI with 29 walks through his first 30 games after totaling 79 homers and 204 RBI in the last […]

Wenceel Perez Thriving After Closing Off his Stance

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez got a late start to the 2025 season due to a back injury, but he's been a different player since he returned, and it's mainly been attributed to a mechanical tweak in his stance, according to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen. Perez has closed off his stance and is angling his […]

Cal Raleigh Added to Home Run Derby Field

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh announced on Friday that he will compete in this year's All-Star Home Run Derby on July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. Raleigh, who great up 150 miles away in North Carolina, will be hoping to become the only catcher ever to win a Home […]

Jose Ramirez Won't Start on Friday

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that third baseman Jose Ramirez (forearm) "probably isn't going to be able to play" in the series opener on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Ramirez was hit by a pitch on his right forearm in Thursday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays […]

Cooper Kupp - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR49 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Cooper Kupp finds himself in Seattle, but it's not clear if Kupp has enough left in the tank to make an impact. Kupp hasn't played a full season since 2021, and at this point, he no longer looks like the player who led the NFL in receptions, yards, […]

Jihaad Campbell to Begin at Inside Linebacker

Philadelphia Eagles rookie first-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell (shoulder), who didn't fully take part in the offseason program after having shoulder surgery in March, will start at inside linebacker since "there's a lot more to learn there," according to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. There's an opportunity for Campbell to carve out a substantial role once he's […]

Josh Conerly Jr. to Play Right Tackle for Now

The belief is that Washington Commanders rookie first-round offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. could move to left tackle in the long term. However, he'll play right tackle for now, according to ESPN's John Keim. The Commanders have yet to hand him the job, but they are very excited about the 21-year-old after they took him […]

Tyleik Williams Expected to Fill Big Role Right Away

ESPN's Eric Woodyard writes that Detroit Lions rookie first-round defensive tackle Tyleik Williams could play a big role right away as he's expected to fill in for starting defensive tackle Alim McNeill (knee) as he recovers from a torn ACL that ended his 2024 campaign. "Knowing what we know and where he's at and what […]

Malaki Starks Should Make an Immediate Impact

ESPN's Jamison Hensley writes that Baltimore Ravens rookie first-round safety Malaki Starks' maturity should make him an immediate impact player in his first year in the NFL. "You throw a situation at him, and he knows," head coach John Harbaugh said. "He's been studying and comes prepared. I've never seen him make a real mistake […]

Adrian Del Castillo Set to Begin Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo (back) was sent to the Arizona Complex League to begin his rehab assignment. Del Castillo was placed on the 7-day IL with a back injury earlier in June. This is an excellent sign as the young backstop appears to be on track to make a quick return. Fantasy […]

Blade Tidwell Rejoining Mets

SNY's Andy Martino reports that New York Mets No. 15 overall prospect, pitcher Blade Tidwell, will rejoin the big-league roster on Friday for the team's series opener with the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates. The news comes as New York has dealt with a myriad of pitching injuries -- the latest of which, affecting starter Griffin Canning […]

James Pearce Jr. Impressing the Falcons

Atlanta Falcons rookie first-round defensive end James Pearce Jr. has impressed the team as potentially one of the best pure pass-rusher's in this year's NFL draft. "Been really [pleased] at his willingness to really collaborate with the people that we hooked him up with, whether it's been strength coach, whether it's been nutrition," head coach […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Justin Carter's Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks: 5 Undervalued Sleepers for 2025

It's time to start thinking about fantasy drafts. Yes, I know it's early, but despite having a shorter schedule than all the other top American sports leagues, the NFL doesn't really take a break. OTAs have already happened, and training camp will be here before you know it. There are plenty of articles out there […]

Hao-Yu Lee Launches Sixth Long Ball

Detroit Tigers second base prospect Hao-Yu Lee went 2-for-5 with a home run and two strikeouts during their contest against Triple-A Charlotte. This was Lee's second-straight contest tallying at least two hits. This was also his second long ball since the start of June. Lee is considered the No. 6-ranked prospect in the Detroit system […]

Willy Adames Tallies Three Hits

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 12-5 home loss to the Miami Marlins. All three hits were singles. The Giants lost their third straight to the Fish in this one, but it was no fault of the 29-year-old's, as he notched his second three-hit […]

Jaxson Dart has "Excellent" Spring

New York Giants rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart had an "excellent" spring, according to head coach Brian Daboll. During offseason workouts, Dart confirmed the team's decision to trade back into the first round to select him, as Daboll was impressed with the way the Ole Miss product processed and retained information. However, it wasn't all […]

Brock Selvidge Strikes Out Four on Thursday

New York Yankees left-handed pitching prospect Brock Selvidge enjoyed another strong outing on Thursday against Double-A Erie. In this outing, Selvidge allowed two runs (one earned) with one hit and three walks. The left-hander was sidelined at the start of the campaign due to a biceps injury but has looked quite comfortable during his return […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Should Play Vs. BoSox

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that he expects first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (forearm) to be in the team's lineup for their series opener against the hosting Boston Red Sox. The fantasy stalwart took a pitch to the forearm on Thursday from Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee and was […]