Ryan Blaney Bails from Hail Mary Strategy Attempt but Recovers to Finish Seventh

In a race where none of the Team Penske drivers qualified particularly well, Penske tried some wild strategies to gain track position as Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, and Josh Berry stayed out of the pits during the Brickyard 400's first caution yesterday although Ryan Blaney did not. Blaney's team had something else up his sleeve […]

Tyler Reddick Eliminated from Brickyard 400 in Crash After Top Five Run

Although Tyler Reddick entered yesterday's Brickyard 400 as probably the favorite on paper, his teammate Bubba Wallace ultimately won the race. Reddick ran well throughout the event, starting fourth and driving quickly up to second, but in keeping with the rest of this season, he had a high average running position while rarely leading. Although […]

Cubs Eyeing MacKenzie Gore

The Chicago Cubs are known to be looking for a starting pitcher before the July 31 trade deadline, and they're "very interested in" Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore, according to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Whether a trade is realistic in this case is very much in question. The Nationals would get […]

Yankees Interested in Jake Bird

The New York Yankees are interested in acquiring Colorado Rockies reliever Jake Bird before Thursday's trade deadline, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. However, it's unknown if the Rockies are open to moving Bird. The 29-year-old right-hander is currently on a minimal salary and still has three seasons of arbitration control remaining. Adding to Bird's […]

Raisel Iglesias Drawing Interest From Cubs

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias is among the relievers "under consideration" for the Chicago Cubs as Thursday's trade deadline nears, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report. With the Braves out of contention and Iglesias due to become a free agent at the end of the season, he's a logical candidate to go […]

Troy Melton to Start Monday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton will start at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The 24-year-old had been scheduled to take the ball Tuesday, but his turn is moving up with Casey Mize (knee) dealing with minor knee tightness. Melton struggled in his major league debut on July 23, as he allowed six earned […]

Carson Whisenhunt Promoted, Starting Monday

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt is coming up to the majors to make his debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, manager Bob Melvin announced. A second-round pick in 2022, the left-handed Whisenhunt now ranks as the Giants' third-best prospect at MLB Pipeline. Whisenhunt has spent the season with Triple-A Sacramento in the […]

Seth Lugo Agrees to Contract Extension

Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo is finalizing a contract extension with the club, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. It's a two-year, $46 million guarantee with a vesting option or a club option, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. If not for this extension, Lugo likely would have turned down his $15 million player option […]

Isaac TeSlaa Impressing in Lions Camp

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has been impressive early in training camp practices and could be close to earning some first-team reps, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Detroit gave up a haul of future draft assets to trade up in the third round and select TeSlaa back in April, so the […]

Emmanuel Clase Drawing Trade Interest, Guardians Unlikely to Deal

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is reportedly drawing heavy interest ahead of the trade deadline, but a move appears unlikely. The Guardians would need to be "blown away" by an offer to consider parting with the flamethrowing right-hander. Clase has anchored Cleveland's bullpen for five seasons and continues to dominate late innings. The 27-year-old owns […]

Drew Sanders to Miss Regular Season Time with Foot Injury

Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (foot) has suffered a tendon injury in his foot and will require further testing to determine his recovery timeline, according to Ian Rapoport. Rapoport reports that Sanders is "not expected back before the season begins" and will be out "an extended period of time." It's ominous news for Sanders, who […]

Grant Holmes Placed on 60-Day IL

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Grant Holmes (elbow) on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Holmes reported tightness following his start against the Rangers on Saturday, where he allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts over four innings. Now in his second year with Atlanta, Holmes […]

Deuce Vaughn Dealing with Hamstring Injury

Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn (hamstring) missed the team's practice on Sunday with a left hamstring injury, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. Vaughn missed time with a similar injury in 2024, but Watkins relays that the current hamstring ailment is not considered to be as serious. The 23-year-old Vaughn was […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Agrees to Revised Contract with Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have added a $16.2 million signing bonus to the contract of recently-acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fitzpatrick's contract had no guaranteed money left on it before the revision, and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told Schefter that he is still discussing a new long-term deal with the team. […]

Jack Kochanowicz Set for Monday Start, Looks to Build on Triple-A Success

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz is scheduled to start the series opener against the Rangers on Monday. Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A on July 11 and made one strong start, allowing no earned runs on three hits with four strikeouts over five innings. The 24-year-old has struggled in the majors this season, posting a […]

Brian Burns Returns to Giants Practice on Sunday

New York Giants edge rusher Brian Burns (general soreness) returned to the practice field on Sunday after a collision with wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson led to both players leaving practice on Friday. Giants coach Brian Daboll said that Burns' snaps in practice could be limited as a precaution, but that he had not suffered any […]

Shohei Ohtani to Stretch Out to Four Innings in Next Starts

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is reportedly aiming to reach four innings in his next few starts as he continues to build up his workload. The 31-year-old has yet to surpass three innings this season as he works his way back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career. Ohtani has been […]

Joey Bosa Feeling "Great" Early in Camp

Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (calf) said he feels "great" and gives himself a clean bill of health for Bills training camp, according to Nick Wojton of USA Today. Bosa missed the team's minicamp and OTAs with a calf injury, but he practiced in full earlier this week. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal […]

Casey Mize Set to Start Despite Knee Tightness, Eyes Bounce-Back Outing

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (knee) is still expected to start in the upcoming home series against the Diamondbacks, despite dealing with minor knee tightness that has disrupted his usual between-start routine. The 28-year-old struggled in his last outing against the Pirates, allowing 10 hits and four runs. Still, Mize has quietly had a strong […]

Evan McPherson on a Roll in Camp

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson converted all six of his field-goal attempts on Sunday to continue a spotless training camp. McPherson is off to an 18-for-18 start this summer as he looks to leave an underwhelming 2024 season behind him. After beginning his career with a productive three-year run, McPherson went backward last season in […]

Allen Lazard Dropping in Jets WR Pecking Order

The New York Jets' Allen Lazard has had "a very quiet" training camp thus far and is dropping in the team's wide receiver pecking order as a result, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports. Meanwhile, free-agent addition Josh Reynolds has emerged as the odds-on favorite for the No. 2 role opposite star Garrett Wilson. Lazard appeared […]

Shedeur Sanders Yet to Take First-Team Reps

Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is the only healthy quarterback on the roster who hasn't gotten any reps with the No. 1 offense in training camp, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The former Colorado standout, a fifth-round pick in this year's draft, is trailing behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and rookie third-rounder Dillon Gabriel. […]

Early Week 1 Fantasy Football RB Rankings (2025) - Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Nick Chubb, more

Getting off to a slow start in fantasy football can leave you chasing wins late in the year, so make sure to lock up a Week 1 victory with the help of our 2025 fantasy football running back rankings for Week 1. The anticipation is building as fantasy football managers are set to begin drafting, […]

Alec Pierce Not Focused on Contract Extension

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is in a contract year, but he's not expecting an extension to come together. While Pierce told Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star that his representatives and the Colts did discuss a new deal "a while back," the plan is to "play the season out, kind of see […]

Spencer Rattler Ahead in Race for Starting QB Job

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler looks to be in the lead for the team's starting job, according to Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio Sports. Rattler received most of the reps at Sunday's practice as rookie Tyler Shough worked with the second team and Jake Haener was with the third team. While Haener is reportedly […]

Every Fantasy Football Running Back With a Potential Workhorse Role (2025)

Running backs with workhorse roles are absolutely crucial to fantasy football teams' success each season. A consistent and high-scoring player at the RB position can give you the edge you need to grind out tough, close wins during the regular season and make it to the playoffs. Almost invariably, the top-scoring running backs each season […]

Trey Hendrickson, Bengals "Still Talking"

According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is "still talking" with the front office regarding a new contract. "My understanding is the sides are still talking," said Pelissero. There is some back and forth." Hendrickson has been a force on the defensive side of the ball throughout his career, most […]

Luis Robert Jr. Avoids Significant Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (forearm) appears to have avoided any major injuries after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert made his return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the two previous games due to a groin issue. He took a fastball off the forearm […]

Erick Fedde Traded to Braves

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. This comes a few days after Fedde was designated for assignment by the Cardinals. After a solid season in 2024, Fedde completely fell apart on the mound this season. He holds a 5.22 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 63/47 K/BB […]

Eli Apple Signing One-Year Deal with the 49ers

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, free-agent cornerback Eli Apple agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers on Sunday. The 2016 No. 10 overall pick has suited up for the Giants, Saints, Panthers, Bengals, Dolphins, and Chargers during his career. He has appeared in 102 regular-season contests, totaling 383 tackles and six interceptions. Unfortunately, Apple […]