Gerrit Cole Starts his Throwing Program

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) started his throwing program on Monday with around 20 pitches on flat ground, according to Meredith Marakovits of YES Network. It's a big milestone for Cole, who had reconstructive surgery on his right UCL back in March. The 34-year-old veteran will still miss the entire 2025 season, and […]

Reds Have Innings Limit for Chase Burns

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said the team met with rookie right-hander Chase Burns on Monday, and while there is no set finalized plan due to moving pieces in the starting rotation, there will be an innings limit for the young hurler. The Reds might have to get creative because the team really wants him […]

Jalen Coker Becoming a Go-To Option?

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Monday that wide receiver Jalen Coker has been "one of the more reliable" targets for quarterback Bryce Young thus far. Specifically, Canales was asked if the second-year wideout is on the roster bubble, to which he replied, "We're gonna play the best guys." Canales added that […]

Matthew Golden Showcasing Pass-Catching Chops

Andy Herman of 105.7 The Fan, Milwaukee, notes that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden made a few highlight receptions in Monday's practice, catching difficult passes "with ease." The former Texas Longhorn has garnered a good amount of praise during the lead-up to the regular season, and the news of fellow wideout Jayden Reed's […]

Bhayshul Tuten Running with Starters on Monday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten got "a lot of run" with quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the first-string offense during Monday's practice, according to ESPN Radio's Mia O'Brien. O'Brien also reports that head coach Liam Coen was "very complimentary" of the 23-year-old's running in their preseason loss to the Steelers. Tuten was the third […]

Rams Displaying Flexibility with Matthew Stafford's Back Injury

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) did not practice on Monday because he didn't feel well enough leading up to the session. McVay also noted that the team will be "flexible and fluid" with the situation surrounding their franchise cornerstone, erring on the side of caution instead […]

Billy Cook Hits Injured List With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Billy Cook (hand) was placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list on Sunday with a hand injury. The Pirates' 21st-ranked prospect was hit in the hand by a pitch on August 3 and hasn't played in a game since then, although the youngster recently indicated that the hand felt fine, […]

College Football National Championship Favorites and Betting Odds: Preseason CFP Analysis

It is always fun yet predictable who will come into the college football season as the favorites to win the national championship. There will be plenty of SEC representation, and Ohio State, which has lost more than four games only once this century, is also always near the top. The same things run true in […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Absent on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium. Thomas Saggese will make another start at second base and will hit seventh against Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander. Left-groin tightness will keep Donovan out of a third straight game, and he could be […]

Thomas Harrington Goes on Injured List at Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Thomas Harrington (undisclosed) has been placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury. The Pirates' fifth-ranked prospect made a start for Indianapolis on August 8 and left in the fifth inning with the trainer, but no diagnosis has been provided. The former 36th-overall draft pick had put up […]

Michael Forret Getting Promoted to Double-A

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Michael Forret has earned a promotion to Double-A Chesapeake after showing well at High-A for the entirety of 2025. In 15 starts (16 appearances), the Orioles' seventh-ranked prospect posted a 1.51 ERA, a 0.80 WHIP, and an elite 26.0 percent K-BB% with 76 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings pitched. It's a […]

Michael Lorenzen Allows Three Runs in Second Rehab Start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) made his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas and allowed three earned runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out four in 5 2/3 innings of work. It was Lorenzen's second rehab start, and the fact he almost went six innings in […]

Nate George to be Promoted to High-A Aberdeen

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Nate George is getting promoted to High-A Aberdeen following an impressive showing over his first 66 games of the season. The 2024 draft pick hit .383 in 23 games with the Orioles' complex level affiliate, then hit .337 in 43 games at Single-A Delmarva. In all, the 19-year-old put together a […]

Anthony Hernandez Extends His Win Streak To Eight

Anthony Hernandez extended his win streak to eight by defeating Roman Dolidze by fourth-round rear-naked-choke submission in the main event of UFC Vegas 109. Hernandez was dominant from the beginning to the end of the fight. His clinchwork, ground and pound and most importantly, his grappling were on point tonight as Hernandez outclassed Dolidze. In […]

Chase Dollander Recalled and Starting on Monday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Monday that they have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander from Triple-A Albuquerque and have designated catcher Austin Nola for assignment in a corresponding move. Dollander will be making his 16th start of the yar for the Rockis in Monday's series opener at Busch Stadium against the hosting St. Louis […]

Elvis Peguero to Open, Tyler Alexander in Bulk Relief on Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Elvis Peguero is set to serve as the opener for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, with left-hander Tyler Alexander serving in a bulk-relief role, according to SI.com's Jack Ankony. Peguero will be making his debut with the club after they claimed him off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers […]

A.J. Ewing Promoted to Double-A Binghamton

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' eighth-ranked prospect played 18 games at Single-A and 78 at High-A before his promotion, registering a .288/.387/.388 slash line with a pair of home runs and 44 steals during his time with Brooklyn. The 21-year-old also recorded a solid strikeout […]

Roman Dolidze Submitted At UFC Vegas 109

Roman Dolidze suffered a fourth-round submission loss to Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday. Over nearly four rounds, Hernandez had a relentless pace, steering the action toward the fence and forcing clinch and grappling sequences. After being dominated for almost four rounds, the finish came after Hernandez hurt Dolidze […]

Twins Reinstate Byron Buxton From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, according to the team. The Twins haven't released their starting lineup for Monday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees and right-hander Will Warren, […]

Alec Pierce Considered Day-to-Day With Groin Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (groin) is considered day-to-day with a groin injury, a source tells Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Pierce suffered his groin injury during practice over the weekend, but thankfully it does not appear to be very serious despite the fact that he had to be carted to the locker room from […]

Ode' Osbourne Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 109

Ode' Osbourne suffered a unanimous decision loss to former title challenger Steve Erceg in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 109. Osbourne had his moments in the first round, as he hurt Erceg, but Erceg managed to survive the onslaught and momentarily took Osbourne's back during a scramble. It was evident that Osbourne's speed was […]

Steve Erceg Gets Back In The Win Column

Former title challenger Steve Erceg got back in the win column by defeating Ode' Osbourne via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 109. The 30-year-old Erceg was almost finished in the first round, and he had to dig deep, surviving a massive punch in the first round that hurt him badly. Erceg […]

Angela Hill Outclassed At UFC Vegas 109

UFC veteran Angela Hill suffered a unanimous decision loss to Iasmin Lucindo on the main card of UFC Vegas 109. Hill was dominated, controlled, outstruck and taken down time and time again for the majority of the fight. The first round was competitive, but Lucindo got the better of Hill in the second and the […]

Marquise Brown "Making Great Progress"

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) is still recovering from his left ankld and foot injuries. "He's making great progress," Reid said of Brown. "He's running now." Brown isn't dealing with a high-ankle sprain and is making progress, but he has yet to return to training camp […]

Iasmin Lucindo Dominates Angela Hill

Iasmin Lucindo got back in the win column by defeating UFC veteran Angela Hill via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday. It was a dominant performance by Lucindo as she was in control almost the whole fight. She threatened Hill with submission and with ground-and-pound, but Hill defended herself […]

Trey Yesavage Moving to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, a source tells MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. It will be the fourth different minor-league stop for Yesavage this year after he began the 2025 season in Single-A. The 22-year-old former first-round pick and the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB […]

Christian Rodriguez Loses Back-To-Back Fights

On Saturday, Christian Rodriguez suffered a split-decision loss to UFC veteran Andre Fili on the main card of UFC Vegas 109. Rodriguez appeared to steal the opening round with a late takedown. The second round was extremely close, and Fili got the better of Rodriguez in the third round. After three rounds of back-and-forth action, […]

DeMario Douglas Heavily Targeted on Monday

During the New England Patriots' walkthrough practice on Monday, quarterback Drake Maye has gone to wide receiver DeMario Douglas "a ton," according to Taylor Kyles. Douglas is on the rise on fantasy draft boards this year as one of the most productive and consistent wideouts for the Patriots during training camp. The 24-year-old slot receiver […]

MarShawn Lloyd, Emanuel Wilson Back at Practice

Green Bay Packers running backs MarShawn Lloyd (groin) and Emanuel Wilson (knee) were both back at Monday's training camp practice, according to Packers beat writer Mike Spofford. It's good news for Green Bay's backfield heading into Week 2 of the preseason. Lloyd, who played in just one game in his rookie season in 2024 due […]

Andre Fili Gets Back in the Win Column

UFC veteran Andre Fili returned to the win column by beating Christian Rodriguez via split decision on the main card of UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday. Fili was last seen in action in February at UFC Seattle, where he suffered a first-round submission loss to Melquizael Costa. However, in this fight, it was Fili's counterstriking […]