Chase Briscoe Finished Second Despite Being Trapped a Lap Down and Causing Two Wrecks

Although Chase Briscoe won the pole, finished second, and led the second-most laps at Iowa yesterday, he had a rather overrated drive. Eventual winner William Byron passed him on the opening lap and Briscoe did not actually take the lead on track, instead beating Stage 1 winner Brad Keselowski out of the pits thanks to […]

Brad Keselowski Arguably Had the Best Drive at Iowa but Finished Third

Brad Keselowski had arguably his best drive as an owner-driver yesterday at Iowa, where he finished third, led 68 laps, and won both stages. In a race where it was nearly impossible to pass, Keselowski hunted down eventual winner William Byron to win Stage 1 after Byron made a mistake with a few laps remaining. […]

Austin Dillon Earns a Quiet Top Ten at Iowa

Austin Dillon finished 10th in yesterday's Iowa race. Perhaps this shouldn't have come as much of a surprise as it did because of his win at the similar Richmond track last year. Starting 18th, he broke into the top ten the first time at the start of Stage 2 before being trapped a lap down […]

Poor Pit Strategy and Clash with Teammate Foil Kyle Larson at Iowa

Kyle Larson's summertime slump continued at Iowa. Although he started third and consistently ran between fourth and sixth for most of the first half of the race, his decision to pit under green backfired when a caution came out for Shane van Gisbergen's spin, which trapped all the drivers who pitted a lap down except […]

Luis Pena to be Promoted to High-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena is headed to High-A Wisconsin after a 71-game audition at Single-A. He slashed .393/.457/.583 in 44 games last year in the Dominican Summer League, and this year in his first taste of stateside baseball, the Brewers' second-ranked prospect slashed .307/.374/.470 with six home runs and 40 steals. At just […]

William Byron Stretches His Fuel to His Second Victory of 2025 At Iowa

Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron won this week's Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway after an up-and-down performance. Byron started the race from the second position and quickly assumed the lead from polesitter Chase Briscoe. The No. 24 Chevrolet driver went on to dominate the rest of the first stage until three laps left in […]

Ryan Blaney Continues A Strong Run of Success At Iowa

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney was one of the fastest and most consistent drivers to compete for the win during Sunday's Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway. Blaney began the race from the sixth position and made his way to the top five over the course of the first stage. He ended the stage in the […]

Ryan Preece's Eventful Race at Iowa Results In A Top-5 Finish

RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece went through an eventful race in the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway. Preece started the race towards the back of the pack in the 33rd position and struggled throughout the first half of the race. The No. 60 Ford driver ended the first stage in 30th and then had […]

Jesus Made Earns Promotion to High-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made is headed to High-A Wisconsin after an impressive 83-game run at Single-A. The Brewers' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 7) showed a little bit of everything, hitting .267 with 21 doubles, three triples, four home runs, and 40 stolen bases. At just 18 years old, he struck out at a […]

Denny Hamlin Struggled Massively At Iowa

Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing had a tough day in the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway. Hamlin started the race in the 11th position, but only maintained his position during the race's first stage as he finished the stage in 11th and failed to earn stage points. Thanks to pit strategies, Hamlin did […]

Taylor Ward Launches Walk-Off Home Run on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward hit a walk-off home run to give the Halos an 8-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Ward stepped to the plate in a 5-5 game in the bottom of the ninth with one out and two men on against White Sox left-hander Tyler Alexander, and he […]

Travis Hunter Spends Day Solely with Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter spent all 20 of his snaps on offense at Sunday's training camp practice. The rookie, who has been a subject of offseason debate regarding his split between wide receiver and defensive back, made an impressive leaping touchdown catch over cornerback Jourdan Lewis in red zone work. However, Hunter had […]

Kyle Schwarber Crushes 38th Home Run

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber swatted his 38th home run of the year in a 2-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Now tied with Shohei Ohtani for the NL lead in homers, Schwarber took Tigers left-handed reliever Tyler Holton deep with a 435-foot solo blast in the bottom of the eighth inning. […]

Zach Sieler Agrees to Three-Year Extension with Dolphins

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $67.75 million, with $44 million guaranteed on Sunday. The deal makes Sieler, who had two years remaining on his previous contract, the Dolphins' highest-paid defensive player. Sieler, a former seventh-round pick out of Division II Ferris State, has been […]

Dylan Cease Fans Nine in Scoreless Performance

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease (4-10) collected his fourth win of the season in a 7-3 decision against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Cease allowed just one hit over five scoreless innings and tallied nine strikeouts against one walk on 90 pitches (59 strikes). The 29-year-old's name was popular in the rumor mill […]

Alex Highsmith Injures Groin at Training Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (groin) suffered a groin injury in practice on Sunday. The 27-year-old had a similar groin injury last season, forcing him to play in only 11 games. Highsmith has been a stalwart on the Steelers' defense since 2020, compiling 35.5 sacks over his career. If Highsmith is forced to miss the […]

Payton Tolle Getting Promoted to Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Payton Tolle is getting promoted to Triple-A Worcester. Boston's 2024 second-rounder did not pitch with an affiliate after being drafted last season, but has been able to climb two levels in 2025 after beginning the year at High-A. The 22-year-old pitched well at High-A, posting a 3.62 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, […]

Quez Watkins Placed on Injured Reserve

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Quez Watkins (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old left Friday's practice with an injury and did not return. Watkins, who began his career in 2020 with the Eagles, compiled a stat line of 98 receptions, 1,249 yards, and six touchdowns over four seasons, with his 2021 season being […]

Carlos Correa Ends 23-Game Home Run Drought

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa hit his first home run since June 28, a span of 23 games, in a 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. It was one of just three hits for Houston, which was no match for Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito. Correa, meanwhile, now has his first homer […]

Matthew Stafford to Workout on His Own, Will do "Static Throwing" on Monday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) will not participate in a jog-through and will focus on static throwing, treadmill running, and core exercises on Monday, according to Rams head coach Sean McVay. "It's static throwing," said McVay about Stafford's workout on Monday. The 37-year-old has been sidelined from training camp due to back soreness, […]

White Sox Release Noah Syndergaard

The Chicago White Sox have released right-hander Noah Syndergaard, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Syndergaard signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox in June and ended up reaching the Triple-A level with the organization. However, Chicago moved on after Syndergaard was lit up for nine earned runs on 10 hits (five homers) with 2:1 […]

Nick Chubb's Burst "Nowhere to be Found" at Training Camp

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (knee) is drawing concern at training camp as the "burst needed to get through to the second and third level of the defense is nowhere to be found," according to Cole Thompson of the Texas Wire. The 29-year-old is two seasons removed from a devastating knee injury and is […]

Johan Oviedo Expected to Make Season Debut Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow, lat) will make his 2025 debut on Monday with a start against the San Francisco Giants, Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report. Oviedo, currently on the 60-day injured list, hasn't pitched for the Pirates since Sept. 27, 2003. He missed the entire 2024 campaign as […]

Colt Emerson Headed to Double-A Arkansas

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson has earned a promotion to Double-A Arkansas after a strong showing at High-A Everett to begin the year. The Mariners' top-ranked prospect was slashing .277/.385/.451 with 11 home runs, six steals, and nearly as many walks (53) as strikeouts (68) over 89 games. His last 12 games were especially […]

Jurrangelo Cijntje Earns Promotion to Double-A

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje is getting promoted to Double-A Arkansas. The Mariners' eighth-ranked prospect's promotion comes on the heels of a career-high 10-strikeout performance on Saturday. The switch-pitcher did not pitch well in his three relief appearances earlier this year, which has inflated his season-long ERA of 4.58, but he has looked good […]

Cristopher Sanchez Tosses Eight Shutout Innings

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez was dominant on Sunday, earning his 10th win of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Tigers. He pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out six. He needed only 84 pitches to complete the outing. The 28-year-old has been sensational this season, […]

Jhoan Duran Records Second Save in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran earned his 18th save of the season and his second since being dealt to the Phillies before the trade deadline. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning to shut the door on a 2-0 win against the Tigers. He struck out one and didn't allow anyone to reach base. The […]

Cole Sands Pitches Scoreless Eighth Inning

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Cole Sands pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Sunday in a 5-4 win over the Guardians. He struck out two and walked one. He was brought on to face the third, fourth, and fifth batters in the Guardians lineup, making it a higher leverage situation than the ninth. This was the […]

Anthony Richardson Sr., Daniel Jones Will Play on Thursday Night

According to Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones will play in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Ravens. While Steichen didn't reveal who would start the contest, he did indicate that both players would see a "good amount" of action against Baltimore as well as versus Green Bay on […]