Ryan Clifford Promoted to Triple-A

The New York Mets have promoted first base prospect Ryan Clifford to Triple-A Syracuse, according to MiLB Central. Clifford was considered their No. 7-ranked prospect in their system prior to the promotion. The corner infielder has spent the entire season at Double-A. Through 105 games with Binghamton, Clifford posted a .243/.355/494 line with an .848 […]

Jett Williams to Join Triple-A Syracuse

New York Mets infield prospect Jett Williams is set to be promoted to Triple-A Syracuse. Williams is considered their top-ranked prospect in the system on MLB Pipeline. The former 14th overall pick from the 2022 MLB Draft has spent the entire campaign at Double-A. Through 96 total games, Williams has enjoyed a very productive season, […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, Dylan Beavers, Robby Snelling

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, managers saw several high-upside prospects earn the call to the big leagues. Many of these prospects made significant impacts such as Nick Kurtz of the Athletics and Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers. In this piece, we will look at two of the top hitters and a […]

Jonah Tong Set to Earn Promotion to Triple-A

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong is set to be promoted to Triple-A Syracuse, according to MiLB Central. Tong has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the entire minor leagues this season and is finally earning a much-deserved promotion. The right-hander has spent the entire regular season at Double-A and has […]

Carson Benge Moving up to Triple-A

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday evening. Benge has enjoyed an impressive campaign at both High-A and Double-A and is being rewarded with yet another in-season promotion. Benge opened the campaign by making his High-A debut and wasted little time, posting a .302/.417/.480 line with a .897 […]

Good Pit Strategy Helps Elevate Christopher Bell to Second

Although Christopher Bell has faded since his three straight wins earlier this season, he remains competitive as he finished second yesterday at Watkins Glen, giving him his third top two finish on a road course this season and his fourth second-place finish since his three-in-a-row streak. Like William Byron, Bell wasn't a major factor early […]

William Byron Extends Championship Lead with Fourth-Place Finish

William Byron never led at Watkins Glen, but he earned a respectable fourth-place finish in a race where three of his championship rivals Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Larson ran terribly. As a result, Byron boosted his championship lead to 42 points, which means he will very likely win the regular season championship unless […]

Despite Finishing Sixth, Watkins Glen Might've Been Ryan Blaney's Best Road Race

Ryan Blaney had possibly the best Cup Series road course race of his entire career at Watkins Glen yesterday, where he earned his first ever pole on a road course, led 35 laps (the most he has ever led on a road course), and led all drivers with 45 points. Although most people expected Shane […]

Alex Bowman Loses Ground Above Playoff Cutline, but Still Pretty Safe

Although Alex Bowman earned points in both stages, his 20th-place finish caused him to lose points to both Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece in the battle for the last two spots in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Bowman started ahead of both drivers in ninth but Buescher overtook him for the eventual Stage 1 win […]

Kyle Larson Finishes Last After Brake Failure and Spin

Kyle Larson's summer slump continued at Watkins Glen yesterday. After qualifying 26th, Larson had only made up two positions when he spun out on Lap 6. The spin was the result of an unforced error but Larson attributed it to losing his brakes, an unusual circumstance for so early in the race. Although his car […]

Jeff Hoffman Wins Despite Five Walks, Blown Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman couldn't find the plate on Sunday, but he somehow picked up the win in a 5-4 defeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hoffman entered in the bottom of the eighth with a 4-3 lead, two outs, and runners on first and second. He walked Will Smith to load the […]

MacKenzie Gore Bounces Back With 10-Strikeout Gem

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (5-12) dominated the San Francisco Giants in an 8-0 blowout on Sunday to lock down his fifth win of the season. Gore threw six shutout innings and allowed three hits with 10 strikeouts against one walk in a much-needed return to form. After earning a place on the NL All-Star […]

Grant Taylor Earns Fourth Save

Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor threw a perfect ninth inning to notch his fourth save in a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Taylor tossed just eight pitches, seven for strikes, and struck out one for his first save since July 4. The last-place White Sox don't get many save opportunities or […]

Max Fried's Slump Continues in Loss

New York Yankees ace Max Fried's recent slide continued in a 7-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday. Fried fell to 12-5 after surrendering four earned runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and one walk in five innings. The All-Star southpaw has only recorded one quality start in seven tries since July 1. […]

JoJo Romero Logs Four-Out Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero recorded four outs on Sunday to secure a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs and collect his third save of the year. The left-hander had to work around three singles and a walk in his 1 1/3 innings, but he managed his 13th scoreless appearance in 14 tries since […]

Tyquan Thornton Reps With First-Team Offense, Impressing Chiefs in Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton played the first three snaps of the team's first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. His usage "should make it clear how much the Chiefs have liked him in camp," according to Jesse Newell of The Athletic. With Marquise Brown (ankle) battling an ankle injury and Rashee Rice […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Earns Praise from Dan Quinn

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he's "encouraged by what I've seen so far" from rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Jhabvala writes that the organization believes Croskey-Merritt has "the potential to be a special player." A seventh-round pick out of Arizona, Croskey-Merritt played in just one game in […]

Travis Homer Suffers Calf Injury

Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (calf) suffered a calf injury that forced him to leave Sunday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. Homer had two carries for six yards and two catches for 15 yards before getting hurt. The 27-year-old is entering his seventh NFL season and has been […]

Matthew Golden Has Earned Jordan Love's Trust

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love said he's "got a lot of confidence" in rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Golden worked with the first-team offense in Green Bay's first preseason game on Saturday against the New York Jets. A first-round draft pick out of Texas, Golden has an opportunity […]

Keegan Akin Suffers Blown Save, Takes the Loss

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keegan Akin blew a save and received the loss in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to the Athletics. He entered the ninth with a one-run lead but ultimately gave up a two-run double to Willie MacIver. His final line was two runs on two hits and one walk with two strikeouts in one […]

Chris Buescher Scores Another Top-5 Run At Watkins Glen

RFK Racing's Chris Buescher faced plenty of pressure to perform in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race as both last year's Go Bowling at the Glen winner at Watkins Glen International and as the final driver currently in the 2025 playoffs on points. Buescher began this year's Go Bowling at the Glen from the 12th position and […]

Chargers Defense Dominates in Preseason Win

The Los Angeles Chargers defense put on a dominant performance in a 27-13 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints. Under second-year defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, the defense held the Saints to just three points and 127 total yards in the first half. This strong showing comes a week after the unit forced five turnovers […]

Ryan Preece Earns Stage Points, but Loses Ground to the Playoffs At Watkins Glen

Ryan Preece of RFK Racing, the first driver below the playoff cut line on points for the 2025 playoffs, focused his performance at the Go Bowling at the Glen on Sunday on gathering up as many stage points as possible. Preece began the race from the 17th position, and although he kept his car clean […]

William Byron Keeps the Regular Season Points Lead After Watkins Glen

Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron finished fourth in Sunday's Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International. Byron began the race from the 10th position, but quickly advanced further into the top 10 right from the beginning. Byron was about to crack the top five until he got shuffled back and lost ground while […]

Chase Briscoe Continues His Hot Streak With A Top-5 Finish At Watkins Glen

Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing had an up-and-down day at the Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International, but ended with a highly respectable finish. Briscoe started in the third position for Sunday's Cup Series race and remained there until he took his first pit stop of the day four laps before […]

Chase Elliott's Top-20 Streak Ends at Watkins Glen After Pit Struggles

Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports had a challenging day at Watkins Glen International for the Go Bowling at the Glen. Elliott started the race from the 20th position and kept his car in one piece during the first stage. As other drivers went to pit road before the end of the first stage, Elliott stayed […]

Tyler Wells Pitches Well in Third Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells (elbow) tossed four shutout innings for Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday in his third appearance of his rehab stint. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out five. The 30-year-old hasn't allowed a run in any of his 8 ⅓ rehab innings, and he built up to 52 […]

Albert Suarez Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Albert Suarez (shoulder) is expected to start a rehab assignment on Tuesday or Wednesday, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. The 35-year-old made just one appearance this year, on March 28, before suffering a right subscapularis strain in his throwing shoulder. While it's good to finally see him throwing again, his rehab […]

Nyheim Hines Muffs Two Punts in Preseason Win

Los Angeles Chargers running back Nyheim Hines looked rusty in the team's 27-13 preseason win against the Saints. The 28-year-old  returned to the league, signing a contract with the Chargers in July after a two-year absence following a jet-ski accident. Hines muffed two punt returns and fumbled one away. He also added 10 yards on […]