
Matt Shaw Hitting Ninth in Return to Big Leagues
In his first game back in the big leagues with the Chicago Cubs in Monday's series opener against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera, third base prospect Matt Shaw is at the hot corner and batting ninth. The Cubs' top-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, struggled in his first taste of the big leagues […]

Willi Castro Back in Action on Monday
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (knee) is starting at second base and is batting ninth in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. A right-knee contusion kept Castro out of the lineup for the Twins the last two games, but he's back in there now to face a pitcher in left-hander […]

Will Benson Making Another Start in Right Field
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is making another start in right field and is batting seventh in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller at PNC Park. Benson has become a hot waiver-wire pickup in the last week after clubbing five home runs in his last four games, including two […]

Ian Happ Goes Through Pre-Game Workout
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) ran the bases and went through a full pre-game routine on Saturday to test his injured left oblique, according to MLB.com. The Cubs are still gauging if Happ will be able to return from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Tuesday. It would be great news for […]

Oneil Cruz Back on the Bench on Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Alexander Canario will make another start in center field and will bat fifth against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Cruz was held out of the lineup for four straight games last week due […]

Cleveland Signs Shedeur Sanders to Rookie Deal
The Cleveland Browns have signed rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders to a four-year contract worth $4.6 million. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported the news. Much has been made about the Colorado product's epic draft-day slide, and now it's up to him to prove the league wrong. Whether he's an NFL-caliber quarterback remains to be seen, but […]

Brandon Walter Could Get the Start on Tuesday
The Houston Astros added left-hander Brandon Walter to their taxi squad, and The Athletic's Chandler Rome suggests he could make the start on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that hasn't been good against lefties in 2025. Houston currently has not listed a starter for Tuesday's game. Walter has looked good at Triple-A […]

Phillies Option Mick Abel to Triple-A
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-hander Max Lazar in a corresponding move, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Lochlahn March. Abel will head back to the farm despite the fact that he looked excellent in his spot start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

Austin Slater Activated and Starting on Monday
The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Austin Slater (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Slater will make the start in left field and will hit seventh right away in Monday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and […]

Michael Gonzalez Signs With Atlanta
Per the team, the Atlanta Falcons have signed undrafted free agent offensive lineman Michael Gonzalez to a three-year, $2.96 million contract. The rookie was a guard during his time at the University of Louisville, starting all 27 games over his final two seasons. Gonzalez helped his college rush for over 175 yards per game in […]

Josh Lowe Resting Against Left-Hander
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is taking the day off for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros with a left-hander on the mound. Jose Caballero will start in right field and bat second against Astros lefty Colton Gordon. Meanwhile, Yandy Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff, and Curtis […]

Chandler Simpson Out on Monday
Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (hand) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros. Simpson will miss his second straight game after injuring his right hand on a slide into home plate on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Fantasy managers will have to check back to […]

Chiefs Agree to Terms with Tremayne Anchrum
KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson reports that the Kansas City Chiefs have signed free-agent offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum to an undisclosed contract. The former Los Angeles Ram has appeared in 31 games over his career (one start) after the team selected him in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Anchrum last played in […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2025 golf season! Joe Idone filling in for Joe Nicely this week to bring you the DFS Core FOUR! The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS […]

Derek Hill Making the Start in Center Field
Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill is starting in center field and batting eighth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Ben Brown. This will be Hill's first start in the outfield in the last four games despite the fact that Dane Myers (oblique) is currently on the injured list. It doesn't […]

Kristian Campbell on the Bench Again on Monday
Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game for Monday's series opener against the visiting New York Mets at Fenway Park. David Hamilton is starting at second and will hit seventh against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. Campbell got off to a good start in […]

Carson Spiers Ahead of Schedule
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Carson Spiers (shoulder) is ahead of schedule and started throwing on Saturday at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. Spiers will need to continue building up his arm in Arizona before eventually going on a minor-league rehab assignment, so his return to the Reds is at […]

Omarion Hampton Inks Rookie Deal with Chargers
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that first-round rookie running back Omarion Hampton has agreed to a four-year, $17.77 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. The contract includes a $9.56 million signing bonus. Hampton and backfield mate Najee Harris are set to split time in Jim Harbaugh's offense, which caps the former Tar Heel's immediate […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Approaching Rehab Assignment
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) is doing really well, and his next step in the rehab process will be playing games in Arizona. Encarnacion-Strand is likely to start out in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before eventually moving to higher levels of the minors. The 25-year-old needed multiple […]

Medical Staff Pleased With Noelvi Marte's Progress
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte's (oblique) follow-up MRI exam has been moved up to May 27 from June 4 because the team's medical staff has been pleased with his progress from a left-oblique strain. The results of Marte's MRI exam could determine the next step in his recovery. The Reds placed the 23-year-old infielder […]

Michael Fletcher Signed by Jets
The New York Jets have signed undrafted free agent defensive lineman Michael Fletcher to a three-year, $2.96 million contract. Fletcher was ranked the No. 1 high school defensive end prospect in the state of Michigan by ESPN.com and a consensus top 50 player in the nation. After four seasons with Michigan State -- in which […]

Andrew Painter Strikes Out Three in Latest Start at Triple-A
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter pitched well in his second start at Triple-A Lehigh Valley this past Thursday, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings of work. The former first-rounder continues to work his way back to form after an elbow injury and eventual […]

Rhett Lowder Allows Four Runs in Third Rehab Game
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (elbow) allowed four runs on four hits while walking one in one-third of an inning in his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. He was pulled after reaching just 29 pitches, but he threw three more innings in the bullpen. Lowder is scheduled to throw […]

J.J. Wetherholt Homers in Second Straight Game on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 1-for-4 on Sunday at Double-A Springfield, smacking a home run in his second straight game and third of the year. He also swiped his fourth bag of the season. Wetherholt had been raking through mid-April before missing a week and a half with an illness, and was cold […]

Reds Expecting Hunter Greene to Return This Weekend
The Cincinnati Reds are expecting right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) to return from the injured list this weekend to face the division-rival Chicago Cubs. "When we play the Cubs, Hunter Greene will be ready to slot in there," manager Terry Francona said. It's unclear exactly what day Greene will take the ball again, but the Reds […]

Josue De Paula Hits Home Run No. 7 on Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula hit his seventh home run of the season on Sunday for High-A Great Lakes. Perhaps even more noteworthy were the three walks he collected in the contest, giving the 6-foot-3 slugger six walks in the last three games. Despite going 2-for-14 (.143) over his last five games, the 19-year-old […]

Brady House Stays Hot With Two-Homer Game
Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House continued his push for a promotion to the majors, recording a two-homer game over the weekend and is now slashing .282/.344/.497 with eight home runs through 42 games at Triple-A Rochester. The former first-round draft pick has shown improved strikeout (26.1 percent) and walk rates (8.3 percent) compared […]

Gilbert Burns Loses Fourth Fight in a Row
Former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns suffered a first-round TKO loss to undefeated Michael Morales in the main event of UFC Vegas 106 on Saturday. Burns started aggressively, but he was no match for Morales' striking. He got dropped by Morales' right hand but managed to survive a bit before getting finished with a flurry […]

Carson Benge Riding Nine-Game Hit Streak at High-A
New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge got off to a slow start at High-A Brooklyn this year, going 11-for-51 (.216) with three extra-base hits (all doubles) over his first 14 games. Since then, however, the 2024 first-round draft pick has gone 27-for-72 (.375) with 11 extra-base hits (five doubles, two triples, four home runs), […]

Michael Morales Gets TKO Win At UFC Vegas 106
Undefeated Michael Morales picked up a first-round TKO win over former title challenger Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Vegas 106 on Saturday. Morales hurt and dropped Burns with a heavy right hand, dropping him. Burns managed to survive for a bit, but Morales knocked him down again with another nasty flurry and […]