Ken Waldichuk Activated, Optioned to Triple-A

The Athletics have reinstated left-hander Ken Waldichuk (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Waldichuk, whose 30-day rehab assignment window ended, will get more work in the minors in the wake of May 2024 Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old has struggled to a 7.63 ERA with 17:16 K:BB in […]

Jon Gray Strong in Rehab Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) pitched well for Triple-A Round Rock Saturday in what could go down as his final rehab start. Gray threw 3 2/3 innings of one-run, three-hit ball with five strikeouts against two walks over 61 pitches. The 33-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors this season after suffering a forearm fracture […]

Riley Herbst Will Start Deep In the Pack At Dover

Riley Herbst of 23XI Racing will start in the 32nd position for this week's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Herbst will have the lowest starting position of all drivers from Toyota in this week's race. The No. 35 Toyota driver has not made any prior starts at Dover in the Cup Series, […]

Martin Perez Close to Starting Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) is continuing to make progress in his recovery from a flexor tendon strain. After Perez threw a bullpen session on Saturday, White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield said the 34-year-old is nearing a rehab assignment. Perez went on the injured list on April 19 after making four […]

Levi Onwuzurike Suffers Torn ACL

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (knee) will miss the entire 2025 campaign after suffering a torn ACL. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list last week, so now we know why. Onwuzurike just signed a one-year, $5.5 million extension with Detroit after a solid campaign in 2024. Last season, Onwuzurike registered […]

Sebastian Walcott Homers, Swipes Two Bags on Saturday

Texas Rangers infield prospect Sebastian Walcott went 3-for-4 at the plate on Saturday for Double-A Frisco, including a pair of singles, a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. It was his second home run in the last three games, now slashing .244/.341/.392 with 10 home runs and 22 steals through 80 games. […]

Jaylon Johnson Placed on NFI List

Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson has been placed on the non-football injury list on Saturday. The Bears also placed Case Keenum, Jahdae Walker, and Ian Wheeler on the NFI list as well. The good news is that none of these players are reportedly dealing with anything serious. The Bears certainly need Johnson healthy by […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July 2025)

We've reached the All-Star break and all the excitement that comes with it. In addition to the All-Star Game, Futures game, and Home Run Derby, we also have the Major League Baseball 2025 draft kicking off today (July 13), which will bring a whole new batch of prospects added to my August prospect rankings. But […]

Kevin McGonigle Doubles, Drives in Two in Three-Hit Game

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 3-for-4 with a walk, a pair of singles, and a double for Double-A Erie on Saturday, stealing a base, scoring once, and collecting two RBI in the process. It was the second straight game with a double and his best showing yet since being promoted to Double-A, now with […]

Erick All Jr. Placed on PUP List

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. (knee) has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Saturday. This was expected as All is still recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 9 of last season. Before that, All registered 20 receptions for 158 yards in nine games (six starts) […]

Jonathan Bullard Signs with Saints

The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive end Jonathan Bullard to an undisclosed deal on Saturday. Bullard has decided to head to New Orleans after visiting with the team last month. The 31-year-old has spent each of the last three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. During that time, Bullard registered 108 tackles and three sacks […]

Charlie Condon Homers in Second Straight Game at Double-A

Colorado Rockies third base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon went 2-for-4 on Saturday for Double-A Hartford, collecting a single, a solo home run, and he was also hit by a pitch. It was the second straight game with a home run for the Rockies' top-ranked prospect, who is now riding a five-game hit streak, too. The 2024 first-rounder […]

Is J.K. Dobbins or RJ Harvey Starting for the Broncos? Which Denver Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Denver Broncos didn't get much production from their running back room last season. Javonte Williams averaged just 3.7 yards per carry, Jaleel McLaughlin totaled only 496 yards, and Audric Estime was barely involved as a rookie with 310 rush yards. Those three running backs totaled a combined 1,319 rushing yards.  As a result, the […]

Shay Whitcomb Recalled on Sunday

Houston Astros infielder Shay Whitcomb has been recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend. The expectation is that Whitcomb will take over the active roster spot with Isaac Paredes (hamstring) going down during Saturday's game. The Astros haven't officially said Paredes is heading to the injured list, but that announcement should come soon. Whitcomb hasn't […]

Brandon Sproat Strikes Out Nine on Saturday

New York Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat threw five innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, allowing zero earned runs (one unearned run) on one hit and one walk while striking out nine batters. It's now a dominant four-game stretch for the righty, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and an elite 25.9 percent K-BB% in his […]

Brandon Lowe Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (foot) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was pulled out after grounding out to third base in the sixth inning. That was a bad sign considering Lowe just returned from an oblique injury on Friday. It's not an oblique […]

Spencer Arrighetti Sharp During Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) took the mound for a rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday. This was his first rehab start since Arrighetti fractured his thumb in early April. It was a solid outing as he tossed three scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking out four batters. He'll need […]

Noah Schultz Scratched from Start on Saturday

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz was warming up when something did not feel right, and he was subsequently scratched from his start on Saturday for Triple-A Charlotte with what is being described as right knee discomfort. Chicago's top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 15) was set to make his fourth start for the Knights, looking […]

Isaac Paredes to Undergo MRI

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He was taken out of the game after showing signs of discomfort after singling in the third inning. It's worth noting that Paredes missed time in June due to a hamstring issue. Possibly, Paredes […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 17 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

With the MLB All-Star break this week, there wasn't much in terms of prospect call-ups. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash for Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season.Be sure to check all of […]

Mookie Betts Could Miss Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was not in the starting lineup during Saturday's contest. Manager Dave Roberts said he wanted to give Betts a mental break given his offensive struggles heading into the All-Star break. It has been ugly as Betts has only 21 hits over his last 30 games. Roberts mentioned that Betts […]

Ketel Marte Expected to Play on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (personal) is expected to be back with the team ahead of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte has been away from the team since Friday due to a personal matter. That being said, Marte has missed the first two games of this series, but is expected to […]

Fantasy Football RB1 Candidates: Top-5 Contenders to To Dethrone Saquon Barkley in 2025

Saquon Barkley's move to the Eagles last season was the kind of move that redefined how we think of a player's career. Suddenly, Barkley wasn't just a former No. 2 overall pick whose career numbers were good, but not great. Instead, Barkley will be remembered for rushing for over 2,000 yards and winning a Super […]

Oilers Expect Matthew Savoie to Step Up Next Season

Edmonton Oilers forward Matthew Savoie played in only a handful of games in 2024-25 but is expected to become a regular in the lineup next season. "There is some growth from within," Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said. "I think Matt Savoie is probably poised to take a big step next year." Savoie notched one […]

Blake Wheeler Retires From NHL

Right wing Blake Wheeler announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday. He will hang up his skates after missing the entire 2024-25 season. Wheeler, who will be 39 next month, played in 1,172 regular-season games, mostly with the Winnipeg Jets. He captained the Jets for six years and became the franchise's all-time leader in […]

5 Mid-Round Sleepers and Potential League-Winners for 2025 Fantasy Football

Fantasy football drafts will soon be underway as we are now just a few weeks away from the start of NFL training camps. Much emphasis is placed on the players going in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts. This is understandable, as Rounds 1-3 are the most essential picks and can make or break […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/20/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Home run props have slowly become one of my favorite things to research each day, and although they can be unrewarding when they finally do hit, seeing the hard work pay off is awesome. Having nearly a week off was a nice break, but it is time to lock back in and […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/20/25)

Welcome Back, Rotoballers! With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the second half is officially underway. Today, we have a typically busy Sunday slate, which means we have ample stacks and pitchers to target. On the pitching side, Boston ace Garrett Crochet will toe the rubber against the Cubs, while the Atlanta Braves have […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 17 (2025)

Hi, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 17 of 2025, from July 21 to July 27. The All-Star break becomes an extension to the week after in some leagues, possibly giving you the chance to stream a three-start pitcher. Every week of the […]