Sonoma NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday morning/afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday afternoon. The 37-car field was split in to two groups for practice, with each group getting 25 minutes on track. Cup practice and qualifying at 1:35p ET on TruTV. Practice […]

DK Metcalf - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers and Trade Targets

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: WR21 Dynasty Analysis: There was a time in the offseason when everyone and their cousin would tell you that Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was an obvious sell candidate. Coming off the worst fantasy season of his career, Metcalf was traded from Seattle to Pittsburgh, where his role looked mighty redundant to […]

Jack Kochanowicz Demoted to Minors

The Los Angeles Angels made a notable change in their rotation Friday, optioning right-hander Jack Kochanowicz to Triple-A Salt Lake. The team recalled left-handed reliever Jake Eder in a corresponding move. The Angels have remarkably used the same five starters all year, but they've seen enough of Kochanowicz for the time being. He toed the […]

Terry McLaurin Could be a Holdout at Training Camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is entering the final year of his deal and is a candidate to be a holdout or hold-in at training camp this summer. McLaurin has five straight 1,000-yard seasons under his belt and has at least 900 receiving yards in each of his six years in the NFL, but […]

Pablo Lopez Progressing in Recovery from Shoulder Injury

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is throwing on flat ground from 75 feet as he works back from a shoulder injury, according to the team. Lopez suffered a Grade 2 strain of the teres major on June 4 and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 11. As a result, he won't […]

Joe Musgrove Throws Bullpen at 75% Intensity

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) tossed his first bullpen since undergoing Tommy John surgery last October. He threw a handful of pitches at about 75% intensity and measured his fastball at around 80 mph. Both Musgrove and the training staff are happy with the results as he continues to work his way […]

Roger McCreary a Candidate for a Contract Extension?

The Athletic's Joe Rexrode believes that giving Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary a contract extension this summer seems like a smart decision as the former second-rounder in 2022 enters his fourth NFL season. McCreary is by no means an elite defensive back, but he's been versatile and durable for the Titans, missing just four games […]

Zebby Matthews to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Matthews has been down since June 5 with a strained right shoulder. The 25-year-old made four starts before going on the 15-day injured list and registered an unappealing 5.21 ERA and 1.47 BB/9 in 19 innings, though he […]

Max Fried Exits Start With Blister

New York Yankees ace Max Fried (finger) exited his start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday with what appeared to be a blister on his left thumb, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. The Yankees replaced him with right-hander Ian Hamilton. Fried didn't resemble his All-Star self Saturday, as he labored through three innings and […]

Buccaneers Could Have Difficult Time Retaining Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is entering the final year of his two-year, $41 million deal in 2025, and The Athletic's Dan Pompei writes that the team could have a difficult time retaining the future Hall of Famer beyond this season, especially at a similar price to what they just re-signed Chris Godwin […]

Charles Cross Could Sign Extension Before Training Camp

Given Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross' age (24), position and status as the team's best offensive lineman, The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar thinks that signing him to a contract extension before training camp this summer seems like an obvious decision. Cross is one of six extension-eligible players from the team's 2022 draft class, joining outside […]

Jake Fraley Activated from Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds have reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list. The team optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Fraley hasn't played since June 23 because of a partial tear in his right labrum. He recently underwent a cortisone shot to alleviate the pain, and he'll try […]

Xavier Restrepo One to Watch Going into Training Camp

TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt highlights rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo as a player to watch heading into training camp this summer. Restrepo was added as an undrafted free agent after he was a teammate of quarterback Cam Ward at the University of Miami. The 23-year-old is a fierce competitor who looked comfortable in spring practices. Wyatt […]

Ryan Mountcastle Ramping Up for a Return

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) has started ramping up his physical activities as he prepares for a return to the team's lineup. He was spotted doing resistance running as well as swinging a bat during pre-game warmups. While Mountcastle still has a ways to go, he continues to improve daily. Originally given a […]

Michael Lorenzen Scratched, Angel Zerpa Starting Saturday

The Kansas City Royals announced that right-hander Michael Lorenzen (illness) will not make his scheduled start against the New York Mets on Saturday because of an illness. Left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa will take his place. Lorenzen posted arguably his best start of the season in his previous outing last Sunday. He fired a seven-inning, two-hit […]