Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night. SGA, who received 71 first-place votes, 42 more than Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, had a stellar campaign. He appeared in 76 games during the regular season, averaging a career-high 32.7 points with 5.0 boards, 6.4 […]

Raiders Sign Linebacker Michael Barrett

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent linebacker Michael Barrett to an undisclosed contract. Josh Alper of NBC Sports reported the news. Wesley Steiner was waived in a corresponding move. The Carolina Panthers selected the Michigan product in the seventh round of the 2024 draft, but the team traded him to Seattle in August […]

Lions Sign First-Rounder Tyleik Williams

The Detroit Lions have signed rookie defensive lineman Tyleik Williams to a four-year contract worth over $16.48 million. Williams was the No. 28 selection in last month's draft. A two-year starter at Ohio State, he'll join five other Lions rookies who have inked their deals -- leaving second-round guard Tate Ratledge the only one unsigned. […]

3 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs Sleepers - Jarquez Hunter, Dylan Sampson, Trevor Etienne

There's (almost) always one. From Bucky Irving to Chase Brown to Kyren Williams to Rhamondre Stevenson to Tony Pollard (we can go back further if you like), at least one Day 3 running back becomes a fantasy football asset (2020 being the lone exception in recent history). The dopamine hit when fantasy managers strike gold […]

Derrick Harmon Signs Contract With Steel City

First-round rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon has signed a four-year, fully guaranteed, $17.97 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh has now officially locked up all seven of its rookie picks from April's draft. The 21-year-old was a disruptive force up the middle in college, but could spend time off the edge with the Steelers. […]

Cam Ward Signs Rookie Deal

Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com reports that the Tennessee Titans have signed quarterback Cam Ward to his rookie deal. The first overall pick of April's draft inked a four-year, $48.75 million contract with a $32.1 million signing bonus. Though the Miami alum has been splitting reps evenly with teammate Will Levis thus far in the offseason, […]

Spencer Aguiar's Top One And Done Picks To Consider - The Charles Schwab Challenge (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce the second edition of my weekly PGA "One and Done" column, where I will look through some of my favorite potential targets on the board. Unfortunately, […]

Gabriel Vilardi Hopes to Land New Deal with Jets

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi hopes to stay with the team beyond the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old is wrapping up a two-year, $6.875 million deal and will be a restricted free agent this offseason. According to Murat Ates of The Athletic, Vilardi has not yet thought about whether he will pursue a short-term or long-term […]

Adam Lowry Desperate to Remain in Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry hopes to sign an extension with the team this offseason. The Jets captain still has one year remaining on a five-year, $16.25 million deal, but wants to sort out his future. Lowry sees himself as a "Winnipeg Jet for life." He has spent his entire 11-year NHL career with the […]

Jalen Chatfield Considered Day-to-Day

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) is day-to-day ahead of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers. He has missed two games while dealing with an undisclosed injury and may have to sit out another contest on Thursday. Scott Morrow started the Conference Finals in Chatfield's place on Tuesday but had […]

Stuart Skinner Begins Conference Finals with High Expectations on Him

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner emerged as a key player in the second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, setting a high standard for himself ahead of the Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. Skinner helped the Oilers to finish off the Golden Knights with back-to-back shutouts and has recorded the fourth-longest playoff shutout streak […]

Richard Fitts to Start Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Richard Fitts (pectoral) is scheduled to start his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Worcester, weather permitting. Because Fitts has been out over a month with a strained pectoral muscle, he will most likely require at least a handful of rehab starts on the farm […]

Kutter Crawford to Throw Three-Inning Live BP Session on Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) will throw a three-inning live batting practice session on Thursday. Crawford is still on the mend after suffering from right patellar tendinopathy, but he could be cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment if his session on Thursday without a hitch. Because Crawford […]

Mattias Ekholm Expected to Remain Out Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) has traveled with the team but is not expected to play in Games 1 and 2 against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Finals. The Swedish rearguard has sat out 21 of Edmonton's last 22 games but is nearing his return. Ekholm joined his teammates for a full […]

Tanner Houck to Resume Throwing on Friday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) will resume throwing on Friday. Poor performance and a flexor-pronator strain landed Houck on the 15-day injured list last week, but he'll resume throwing heading into the weekend. It wouldn't be a surprise if the 28-year-old isn't ready to come off the IL […]

Braves-Nationals Postponed on Wednesday

Wednesday's divisional contest between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals in D.C. at Nationals Park has been postponed due to rain. It is being rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was scheduled to take the ball for the Braves in Wednesday's clash, with Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams […]

Connor Brown Iffy for Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Wednesday's Western Conference Finals opener against the Dallas Stars. He has missed practice time lately and did not skate on Wednesday morning, which suggests that Brown may not be healthy enough to play. However, the team has not ruled him out yet. […]

Masataka Yoshida Resumes Throwing From 60 Feet

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) has resumed throwing from 60 feet. Manager Alex Cora said that Yoshida is basically restarting his throwing progression ever since receiving a cortisone shot. Yoshida had surgery on his right shoulder in October of last year and has been hitting since spring training. However, the 31-year-old has […]

Daniel Palencia Picks Up Second Career Save

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia picked up his second career save in Wednesday's series finale against the Miami Marlins in the 2-1 victory at LoanDepot Park. It was a nice bounce-back outing for Palencia, who blew the save and took the loss in Monday's series opener in Miami. The 25-year-old Venezuelan hurler threw a […]

Kyle Tucker Homers for Second Straight Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, serving as the designated hitter in Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Miami Marlins, went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in the team's 2-1 victory in South Beach. Tucker has gone deep in back-to-back games and now has 12 long balls in his first year […]

Kody Clemens Walks it Off to Finish Suspended Game

Minnesota Twins infielder Kody Clemens was the hero for the Twins in their 6-5 win over the division-rival Cleveland Guardians to finish off a suspended game from the series opener on Monday. Clemens hit a two-out, walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning at Target Field in a rain-soaked game. The 29-year-old […]

Hunter Brown Hit Hard on Wednesday Against Rays

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown has had a fantastic 2025 season, but it just wasn't his day in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Brown wasn't missed many bats and ended up allowing five earned runs on seven hits (three homers) while walking two and striking out four in five innings of work […]

Dennis Santana Records Fifth Save of the Season

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Dennis Santana closed the door on the division-rival Cincinnati Reds in the 3-1 win at PNC Park on Wednesday for his fifth save of the season. Santana threw a scoreless inning to pick up his 10th hold of the year in Tuesday's win against the Reds while David Bednar picked up […]

Isaac Paredes Hits Two Long Balls in Loss to Rays

Although the Houston Astros were on the wrong side of an 8-4 score in Wednesday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, it didn't stop third baseman Isaac Paredes from having a strong game. Paredes went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a strikeout. The strong performance at the plate was the 26-year-old's […]

Elly De La Cruz Goes Hitless, Continues to Struggle in May

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is in a funk at the plate. The talented infielder went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park and is now hitting just .182 (14-for-77) with 25 strikeouts and eight walks in the month of May […]

Market Movers - Charles Schwab Challenge Matchups to Consider (Premium)

Welcome to your 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge Sharp Money Matchup Report, where we spotlight the most compelling head-to-head betting movements ahead of this year’s event at Colonial Country Club. Several odds have seen notable shifts, fueled by sharp, respected action that often reveals market inefficiencies—and potential value plays. For seasoned golf bettors, head-to-head matchups are […]

Dylan Crews Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-oblique strain and recalled outfield prospect Robert Hassell III from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. The Nationals were initially calling Crews' injury a back ailment when he was removed from Tuesday's game early against the Atlanta Braves. […]

Enmanuel Valdez Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder) underwent season-ending surgery on his injured shoulder on Wednesday. Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that Valdez is estimated to miss six months while recovering. It's been a rough day of injury news for the struggling Pirates after it was confirmed that right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) will miss […]

Luther Burden III Missing Practice with Soft-Tissue Injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (undisclosed) is not practicing on Wednesday as he deals with a soft-tissue injury, according to head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson said, "It remains to be seen" when the rookie from Missouri will return to action. Burden was selected in the second round of last month's draft after compiling […]