Ja'Corey Brooks Leads Washington in Receiving in Preseason Opener Against Patriots

Washington Commanders wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks led the team in receiving in their first preseason game against the Patriots, catching all five targets for 59 yards. The 2025 undrafted free agent stepped in to play the majority of the second half and made the most of his opportunity. Brooks, a former five-star recruit out of […]

Efton Chism III Catches Six Passes in Preseason Opener

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III caught six of his eight targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He also returned a punt for 11 yards. We had heard a lot about Chism's talent and ability through training camp so far, but it was even […]

Drake Maye Scrambles for Touchdown in Preseason Opener

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed three of his five pass attempts for 12 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. He also registered two carries, 16 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. The touchdown came on Maye's second and final drive of the game, as he scrambled into the end zone […]

TreVeyon Henderson Opens Preseason With Kick-Return Touchdown

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson registered an 18-yard rush, caught all three of his targets for 12 yards through the air, and delivered a spark with a 100-yard touchdown return during Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. The Ohio State product wasted no time making a first impression, as his big […]

Ben Sinnott Catches Two Balls in Preseason Game Against Patriots

Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott drew three targets and had two receptions for 10 yards against New England on Friday. It was a relatively quiet opener for the 2024 second-round pick, but he made a couple of nice catches and got separation on other throws where he wasn't targeted as well. He got most […]

Devin Williams' Struggles Continue in Loss

New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams (3-5) suffered his fifth loss of the season in a 5-3 decision against the Houston Astros on Friday. The Yankees called Williams in to pitch the top of the 10th inning in a 2-2 game, but manager Aaron Boone's decision proved costly. The right-hander quickly uncorked a wild pitch, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 (Saturday, 8/9/25)

After back-to-back nights of three-game slates, tonight we get a much larger six-game slate. With twice as many teams and players to choose from, I’m going to focus my lineup builds on stacks in much the same way I would for a regular NFL Sunday slate. I’m also going to have a much smaller pool […]

Sam Hartman Struggles in Preseason Opener

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman played the first half of the Commanders' first preseason game in New England and was largely ineffective. He completed nine of 19 passes for 64 yards and threw one interception. He didn't take a sack and also added a six-yard scramble. The former Notre Dame signal caller was let down […]

Logan Henderson Diagnosed With Flexor Strain

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) has been diagnosed with a flexor strain, manager Pat Murphy announced. It's relatively good news, though, as Murphy explained that Henderson avoided damage to his UCL and "shouldn't be out too long." The Brewers placed Henderson on the 15-day IL on Friday, but they made the move retroactive to […]

Kyle Finnegan Secures Another Save for Tigers

Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan moved to 3-for-3 in save opportunities as a member of the team in a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Finnegan tossed a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and needed only 10 pitches to rack up his 23rd save of the season. The Tigers acquired Finnegan […]

Spencer Rattler to Start Against Chargers

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced Friday that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will get the start Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rattler will start and be followed by rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, and then second-year quarterback Jake Haener will go third in the order. Moore also stated that "half a dozen players […]

Edward Cabrera Punches Out 11 in Victory

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (6-5) dominated the Atlanta Braves in a 5-1 win on Friday to collect his sixth win of the season. Cabrera punched out 11 Braves over eight innings of one-run ball while allowing just two hits and a walk on 109 pitches (74 strikes). The 27-year-old has now given up one […]

Chase Burns Superb in 10-Strikeout Performance

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Burns turned in a tremendous start in a no-decision against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Although the Reds ended up falling 3-2, Burns excelled with six innings of one-run, three-hit ball and 10 strikeouts against one walk. The second overall pick in last year's draft, Burns has already become the […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Finishes With 32 Total Yards in Preseason Debut

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt made his much-anticipated preseason debut on Friday against the Patriots. Croskey-Merritt totaled 24 yards on seven carries and added an eight yard reception on the night. While the numbers don't jump off the stat sheet, he showed off his burst and shiftiness on all of his touches, consistently making […]

Dennis Santana Nails Down Seventh Save

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana closed out the Cincinnati Reds on Friday for a 3-2 win and his seventh save of the year. Santana went 1-2-3 with a strikeout on a mere eight pitches to finish off the Reds in the top of the ninth inning. It was a much-needed clean inning for Santana, who's […]

Roki Sasaki Throws Three-Inning Simulated Game

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) threw a three-inning, 46-pitch simulated game against hitters on Friday and sat in the 96-97 mph range, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The Dodgers are still determining next steps for Sasaki, but a rehab assignment is a possibility. The 23-year-old rookie, a much-hyped free-agent […]

Braxton Ashcraft to Start for Pirates on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Braxton Ashcraft will start the team's game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, manager Don Kelly announced. Ashcraft hasn't lasted more than three innings or gone past the 52-pitch mark in any of his 17 appearances, so Pittsburgh will heavily rely on its bullpen. The 25-year-old rookie has pitched to a […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Exits Early With Shoulder Injury

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) exited Friday's preseason game early due to an apparent shoulder injury. Polk took a jet sweep for a short gain and fell awkwardly on his right shoulder. He went to the blue medical tent before heading to the locker room with a towel over his head. Polk […]

Round 3 PGA DFS Showdown Picks - 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship

Hello, Rotoballers! I hope everyone is doing well and is ready for another exciting year of PGA DFS. Showdown has returned for another season on DraftKings alongside the PGA Tour, and we’re here to help guide you, whether you’re looking to continue your journey from where you left off in 2024 or are new to […]

Chris Olave Tweaks Ankle at Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) was held out of Friday's scrimmage after he tweaked his ankle Thursday. Olave watched the full scrimmage and didn't appear to be in significant pain. Olave finished practice on Thursday despite initially having his ankle taped. Despite missing practice, there is little to no concern about Olave's […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The FedEx St. Jude Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Kirby Yates Likely to Return in Late August

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kirby Yates (back) is expected to return from the injured list in late August, according to manager Dave Roberts. Yates has been sidelined since last Saturday due to lower back pain. Right now there is no word of any bullpen sessions or a rehab assignment on the horizon. Despite that, […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Scratched on Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (back) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Garcia has been pulled from the lineup due to back tightness. This doesn't sound like something that will require a trip to the injured list. For now, Garcia should be considered day-to-day until […]

Tommy Edman Likely Out Until September

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is expected to be sidelined until some point in September. Edman has been sidelined since August 4 due to a right ankle sprain. The Dodgers don't need or want to rush him back to the field. That being said, Edman will likely remain sidelined until some point in […]

Ha-Seong Kim Resting on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will head to the bench ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for Kim who has struggled since returning from the injured list. Kim has gone 3-for-18 at the plate with seven strikeouts since his return on August 1. Taylor […]

Yandy Diaz Absent from Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is a rare off day for Diaz who is in the lineup basically every night. The expectation is that he'll be back in the lineup for the rest of the weekend. Brandon Lowe […]

Chris Martin Throws Bullpen Session

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. Martin continues to work his way back from a left calf strain that has sidelined him since late July. Barring any setbacks, Martin is likely to go on a minor league rehab assignment following this bullpen session. Martin holds a 2.36 […]

Landen Roupp Could Make Rehab Start on Sunday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday and could make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. The 26-year-old landed on the injured list on July 25 due to inflammation in his right elbow, but he might only […]

Jac Caglianone Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that rookie first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone is doing well, and if everything continues to go well this weekend, he will start a minor-league rehab assignment next week. Caglianone, the sixth overall pick last year out of Florida, should be back with the big-league club by the middle of […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: August Updates Include Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Justin Fields, C.J. Stroud, more

Identifying the right fantasy quarterback is key to chasing a championship, and we're here to help with your close draft decisions. In these 2025 fantasy football quarterback rankings, you can see where key fantasy options at QB like Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Justin Fields, and C.J. Stroud stand, among other signal callers. […]