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 […]

Cameron Young Stays Hot Ahead of Tour Championship

Cameron Young kept up his strong play at the BMW Championship, finishing 11th, and now heads to the Tour Championship for the second time. In 2022, he finished T19, losing nearly two strokes from tee to green. To improve this time, he'll need to be solid across the board, off the tee, from tee to […]

Will Joe Mixon Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) is dealing with a lingering injury to one of his ankles and feet. Despite not playing football since the end of the team's 2025 playoff run, he's now on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to this ailment. This likely came as a surprise to many […]

Erik Miller Shut Down With Elbow Inflammation

San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller (elbow) has been diagnosed with inflammation in his left elbow after undergoing an MRI. The southpaw will take two weeks off from throwing before the Giants re-evaluate him, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Miller has already been out for a month and a half since […]

Harris English Aims for Complete Game at East Lake

Despite losing over 1.4 strokes from tee to green last week, Harris English still managed a T12 finish at the BMW Championship, mainly due to a hot putter that gained him over six strokes. He now heads to the Tour Championship, where he's previously finished T18, T12, and T22, though he's lost over three strokes […]

Jorge Mateo to Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (elbow/hamstring) will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Wednesday. Mateo originally went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow on June 7, but after straining his left hamstring in a rehab game on June 29, the team moved him to the 60-day IL. If he completes […]

Tyreek Hill Still Not Practicing

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) remains out of training camp practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to return to the field until the regular season, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Hill has barely been on the field since suffering an oblique injury in early August. There has been no indication […]

Josiah Gray Throws Live Batting Practice

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow/forearm) threw live batting practice on Tuesday. It's the first time the 27-year-old has faced hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery and internal-brace procedure in July 2024. Even if Gray is unable to return this year, it's a good sign heading into the offseason. Gray only took the ball […]

Sepp Straka Back in Action at East Lake

Sepp Straka sat out the BMW Championship last week to tend to a personal matter but will return this week at the Tour Championship. In his previous trips to East Lake, he's finished T27, T14, and T7, losing strokes off the tee in all three appearances. To contend this week, Straka will need stronger ball-striking, […]

Josh Lowe Expects to Return Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) expects to rejoin the team's lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. "I'm good to go," said Lowe, who has been out since last Friday with tightness in his right oblique. Lowe seemed to break out in 2023 with a .292/.335/.500 line, 20 homers, 83 RBI, 71 […]

Bears Sign Tyson Bagent to Two-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears are signing backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million contract extension on Wednesday with a maximum value of $16 million with incentives, according to Bagent's representation. Bagent is now tied to Chicago through the 2027 season. The 25-year-old entered training camp competing with veteran Case Keenum (elbow) for the backup […]

Dominic Canzone Out Again on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist/hand) is taking a seat for the second straight game on Wednesday. Dylan Moore will play right field in Canzone's place and hit eighth against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Canzone hasn't played since he left Monday's 12-7 loss to the Phillies after suffering a bruised left arm on a […]

Ben Griffin a Strong Value Play at East Lake

Ben Griffin has been one of the most consistent players on tour this season. He already has two wins and comes into East Lake riding a stretch of nine finishes of T14 or better in his last 11 starts, including a T12 at the BMW Championship. This will be his first trip to the Tour […]