Royce Lewis Gets A Day Off In Series Opener

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis is absent from the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Target Field against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Brooks Lee will man third base and bat cleanup against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks. Lewis has gone 0-for-9 with a strikeout in his first three games of the 2025 […]

Jaylin Noel Signs With Houston

Per the team's transaction logs, the Houston Texans have signed third-round wide receiver Jaylin Noel to a four-year, $6.46 million deal. Noel was the No. 79 overall pick and the second of two Iowa State wideouts selected by the Texans, joining second-rounder and fellow Cyclone Jayden Higgins. With the news that WR Tank Dell (knee) […]

Jack Della Maddalena Has A Chance To Become UFC Champion

On Saturday, in the co-main event of UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena is scheduled to face off against welterweight champion Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title. Della Maddalena lost his first two professional bouts, but has been undefeated in his last 12 fights, with seven of those fights having been inside a UFC Octagon. He […]

Drew Waters Resting On Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Drew Waters will take a seat for Friday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Waters has been a regular all across KC's outfield this year but will get a day to rest after starting each of the team's last five contests. Jonathan India is in left […]

Manon Fiorot Looks To Become The New Champion

Manon Fiorot has a chance to become the new women's flyweight champion on Saturday night when she faces off against two-time flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 315. Since signing with the UFC in 2021, Fiorot hasn't lost a fight, going 7-0. She last competed back in March 2024 at UFC […]

Mark Vientos Getting A Breather Versus Cubs

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Citi Field against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Brett Baty will draw into the lineup at third base and bat sixth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. So far in 2025, Vientos has been unable to replicate his […]

Patriots Signs Kyle Williams To Rookie Deal

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the New England Patriots have signed rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams to an undisclosed contract. The 22-year-old was selected with the fifth pick in the third round of April's draft, and projects to immediately compete for snaps in a Patriots' wide receiver corps that offers little behind veteran Stefon Diggs […]

Valentina Shevchenko Set For UFC 315 Co-Main Event

Two-time women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko is scheduled to defend her title against challenger Manon Fiorot in the co-main event of UFC 315 on Saturday. Shevchenko was last seen in action at UFC 306, where she got her title back from Alexa Grasso after defeating her via unanimous decision, ending their trilogy with a masterful […]

Enmanuel Valdez Out Against Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Enmanuel Valdez will start on the bench for Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves at PNC Park. Matt Gorski will make the start at first base and will hit sixth against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Valdez will take a seat a day after the Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton after […]

Aiemann Zahabi Looks For His Sixth Win In A Row

On Saturday, Aiemann Zahabi is scheduled to face off against former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo on the main card of UFC 315 in Montreal, Canada. Originally, Zahabi and Aldo were scheduled for a bantamweight bout, but their fight was moved up to featherweight just 24 hours before UFC 315 gets going. Zahabi is currently […]

Aaron Civale Throws Four Shutout Innings In Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale (hamstring) started his minor-league rehab assignment off the right way on Thursday with Triple-A Nashville, tossing four shutout innings with one hit allowed, one walk and three strikeouts in a no-decisions. Civale will need another rehab start on the farm after throwing 50 pitches in the efficient outing on Thursday, […]

Jose Aldo Set For Featherweight Bout

Former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Aiemann Zahabi on the main card of UFC 315 on Saturday. The fight was originally supposed to be a bantamweight bout, but it shifted from bantamweight to featherweight after Aldo faced weight management issues. Aldo was […]

Nick Chubb Unlikely To Return To Cleveland

ESPN.com's Daniel Oyefusi reports that, per general manager Andrew Berry, it's becoming "increasingly unlikely" that the team will re-sign running back Nick Chubb after they selected two rushers in April's draft. "I wouldn't rule anything out, but I would say that it's probably increasingly unlikely," said Berry. The Browns' GM also noted that Jerome Ford […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Top 475 Players (Post-NFL Draft) - Jayden Daniels, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Brock Bowers, more

The fantasy football and NFL offseason is heating up, and now is a great time to buy and sell players in dynasty leagues. Below, you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty rankings (the top 475 players) after the 2025 NFL Draft. Where do studs such as Jayden Daniels, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Brock […]

Jose Tena Sitting Against Cardinals

Washington Nationals infielder Jose Tena will retreat to the bench for Friday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park. Veteran Amed Rosario is making the start at the hot corner and is batting sixth against Cardinals right-hander Erick Fedde. Tena has been playing regularly at third against right-handed pitchers for the […]

Natalia Silva Looks To Extend Her Win Streak

Natalia Silva is scheduled to take on former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso on the main card of UFC 315 on Saturday. Silva was last seen in action back in September at UFC Vegas 97, where she defeated former champion Jessica Andrade via unanimous decision, earning herself a Fight of the Night bonus. That was […]

Ryan Weathers Throws Five Scoreless Frames In Latest Rehab Start

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers (forearm) looked good in his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, throwing five shutout innings with two hits allowed, no walks and three strikeouts to pick up the win. The 25-year-old southpaw averaged 97.8 mph with his fastball and could potentially be activated from the injured list […]

Nolan Arenado Back In The Lineup On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is starting at third base and is hitting cleanup for the Cards in Friday's series opener against the hosting Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker. Arenado was scratched from the series finale on Wednesday but has returned after a scheduled off day on Thursday due to travel. […]

Alexa Grasso Returns At UFC 315

Former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will look to get back in the win column when she faces off against Natalia Silva on the main card of UFC 315 on Saturday. This marks Grasso's first fight against a different opponent since 2022, having faced Valentina Shevchenko in her last three bouts. Grasso won the title […]

Ivan Herrera Activated Off 10-Day Injured List, Starting On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (knee) was officially activated off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Herrera has been on the injured list since early April with a knee bruise. This evening, Herrera will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter. While he has been […]

Kyle Prepolec Set For UFC 315 Main-Card Opener

Kyle Prepolec is scheduled to face off against Benoit Saint Denis on the UFC 315 main card opener in Montreal after Prepolec accepted the fight on short notice, less than a week before the event. Originally, Saint Denis was supposed to fight Joel Alvarez, but Alvarez was forced to withdraw from the bout due to […]

Benoit Saint Denis Looks To Get Back In The Win Column

Benoit Saint Denis is scheduled to face off against Kyle Prepolec on the UFC 315 main card opener at Bell Centre in Montreal on Saturday. Saint Denis was originally scheduled to take on Joel Alvarez, but Alvarez was forced to pull out of the fight due to a hand injury and was replaced by veteran […]

Alex Cobb Looks Uncomfortable During Bullpen Session

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) looked uncomfortable when covering first base on a groundball, according to Chris McCosky. Cobb is working his way back from hip surgery and appeared to be in pain during his most recent bullpen session. McCosky noted that the 37-year-old looked fine on the mound but not so much […]

Erik Swanson Sent To FCL To Start Rehab Assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays have sent relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) to the Florida Complex League to begin his rehab assignment. The 31-year-old has been dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm. Swanson was initially expected to begin his rehab assignment in April but faced numerous setbacks. However, it appears the high-leverage reliever […]

Connor Seabold Promoted To Major Leagues

The Tampa Bay Rays are promoting right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham. In a corresponding move, the Rays are sending right-handed pitcher Mason Englert to Triple-A. Seabold has not returned to the MLB since his 2023 stint with the Colorado Rockies. Earlier this season, Seabold has logged 27 2/3 innings of work with the […]

Trent Thornton Hits 15-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners have placed right-handed pitcher Trent Thornton (illness) on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis. In a corresponding move, the Mariners promoted right-handed pitcher Troy Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma. Through his first 15 1/3 innings of work this season, Thornton has held a 5.87 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP. Across this stint, Thornton […]

Rays Move Ha-Seong Kim To 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which pushes his potential return to late May at the earliest. The Rays also called up right-hander Connor Seabold from the minors and optioned right-hander Mason Englert to Triple-A Durham. Kim has yet to […]

Padres Reinstate Jake Cronenworth From 10-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they reinstated infielder Jake Cronenworth (rib) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Oscar Gonzalez to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will want to check back later, but Cronenworth should be back at second base for Friday's series opener against the division-rival […]

Emmet Sheehan "Getting Close" To Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan (elbow) faced live hitters in a simulated game on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The skipper doesn't know when Sheehan will be cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment, but also said "he's getting close." Sheehan threw roughly 40 pitches on Thursday and will be built up as a […]

Tony Gonsolin To Go On Four Days Of Rest On Sunday

Instead of rolling with a bullpen game in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Tony Gonsolin will make his next start on four days of rest. Gonsolin was originally scheduled to take his next turn in the starting rotation on Tuesday against the Athletics, […]