NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 8/1/2025)

The last big NRFI slate for me was Monday, when I recommended six different games for NRFI bets. I was bumming hard when the first three bets lost and thinking, "What do I have to do to get a win?" after last week's hot streak came to a screeching halt. But the last three bets […]

Dan Campbell Not Happy with Lions Performance in HOF Game

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was not happy with his team's mistake-filled performance in Thursday's 34-7 Hall of Game loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. In a game they lost by 27 points, the Lions turned the ball over five times. Although none of Detroit's presumed starters were in uniform, Campbell did not use […]

Roki Sasaki Scheduled to Face Live Hitters This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona this weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. The rookie right-hander has been throwing bullpens in July and has now appeared to progress to face live hitters. This will be the first time he has thrown to […]

Cole Kmet Works With First-Team Offense on Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet spent Thursday's practice running with the ones, with the team in 11-on-11s. The Bears spent the 10th overall pick in the draft on Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (shoulder), who has drawn praise from coaches throughout the start of training camp. However, Kmet is still expected to have a […]

Bryce Miller Scheduled to Begin a Rehab Assignment on Friday

Seattle Mariners right-hander, Bryce Miller (elbow), is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, per MLB.com. Friday will be Miller's first game action since June 6, and the Mariners are reportedly targeting 55 pitches for the 26-year-old in this start. He will likely make two, perhaps three rehab starts before […]

15 Fantasy Football RB Studs and Sleepers: Predicting Every 1,000-Yard Rusher in 2025

A 17-game season has made it easier to achieve, but rushing for 1,000 yards is still an important goal for running backs. With many NFL teams opting to go running back by committee, three-down backs are few and far between in today's NFL. But not all hope is lost: 16 running backs ran for over […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Revamps Diet, Continues to Flash in Practice

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. has entered 2025 with a renewed mindset and a focus on details. Part of that approach has included cutting sweets from his diet, particularly Skittles. While cutting back on sugary treats alone isn't going to make or break his season, it's part of an offseason overhaul that he hopes […]

Yankees Plan to Keep Devin Williams in Closer's Role

The New York Yankees plan to keep right-hander Devin Williams in the closer's role, Aaron Boone said. They intend to have the new acquisitions fit in around him, Bryan Hoch, beat writer for the Yankees, reports. The Yankees significantly bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline, acquiring three high-leverage relievers in David Bednar, Jake Bird, […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Sophomores: 5 Second-Year League-Winners to Draft in 2025

There is a popular theory in fantasy football circles that players in their second year make a huge leap up to the next level of production. Rookies take a while to get acclimated to the NFL, the pace of play, and the more physical game they were used to in college. With a year of […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Practice on Friday with Hand Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (hand) will not practice on Friday due to a hand injury. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported that the quarterback suffered a contusion on his throwing hand during Thursday's session. Mayfield has already undergone scans, but has appeared to have avoided significant injury. For now, fantasy managers should […]

Greatest College Football Players Since 2000: CFB All-Quarter Century Team

A list like this is nearly impossible to curate. Inevitably, some really good, if not great players, will be left off. Heisman winners will be left off the list. So will National Champions. So wil...

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 18

It's been fairly slow on the prospect promotion front, with only a couple of semi-notable names getting the call this month. With that said, the Triple-A level is loaded with notable names right now, some of which will certainly get the call over the final two months of the season. Stashing or at least monitoring […]

Should I Draft Dak Prescott or Brock Purdy? Fantasy Football ADP Duel for 2025 Drafts

In the strategic chess match of fantasy football, where every pick can reshape your season, mastering Average Draft Position (ADP) is a critical weapon for outmaneuvering the competition. When it comes to quarterbacks teetering at the end of a tier in rankings—those poised to break out and claim a coveted QB1 spot in 2025—the decision […]

James Tibbs III Traded to Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfield prospect James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dustin May. Despite only being drafted with the 13th overall pick in last year's MLB Draft, Tibbs has already been included in two trades this season. Earlier in the summer, Tibbs […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18 (2025)

Welcome back to your weekly update of Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 18 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Luis Gil, […]

Victor Figueroa Traded to Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired first base/outfield prospect Victor Figueroa from the San Diego Padres in part of the package that sent Ramon Laureano and first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn to the San Diego Padres. Figueroa was selected in the 18th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Padres out of Florida Southwestern State College. […]

Keandre Lambert-Smith Leads Chargers' Receivers, Scores Touchdown

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith was the team's top pass-catcher in Thursday's 34-7 Hall of Fame Game victory against the Detroit Lions. The fifth-round pick out of Auburn led the team with 43 receiving yards on two catches and two targets, hauling in a beautiful 28-yard pass from quarterback Trey Lance and […]

David Hagaman Moving to Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring right-handed pitching prospect David Hagaman, and fellow pitching prospects Kohl Drake and Mitch Bratt from the Texas Rangers in exchange for starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. Hagaman was viewed as the No. 23-ranked prospect in the Texas system before the transaction. The Rangers selected the 22-year-old in the fourth round of […]

Tre Harris Quiet in Hall of Fame Game

Los Angeles Chargers' rookie wide receiver Tre Harris had a quiet start to the preseason, with zero catches on just one target in Thursday's 34-7 win over the Detroit Lions. The big-bodied pass-catcher, who has been running with the starters throughout training camp, couldn't develop chemistry with third-string quarterback Trey Lance in his limited snaps. […]

Kohl Drake Traded to the Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers have traded left-handed pitching prospect Kohl Drake, along with Mitch Bratt and David Hagaman, to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed starter Merrill Kelly. Drake is considered the headliner piece in this trade. The 25-year-old was considered to be the No. 10-ranked prospect in the Texas system before the trade. Drake […]

Mitch Bratt Joining Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Mitch Bratt, along with Kohl Drake and David Hagaman, from the Texas Rangers in exchange for right-hander Merrill Kelly. Bratt has spent his entire 2025 campaign pitching for Double-A Frisco. Through 90 2/3 innings of work (spent primarily on the rotation), Bratt has held a 3.18 ERA […]

Kendry Rojas Traded to Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Kendry Rojas from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Louis Varland and Ty France. In this return, the Twins are also receiving outfielder Alan Roden. The 22-year-old southpaw was considered the No. 8-ranked prospect in the Toronto system before the trade on MLB.com. Rojas has spent […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/1/2025)

It is a typically large, full-to-be-exact slate for this Friday, August 1, 2025, which means we can look to take advantage of hitters in plenty of excellent conditions. Tonight, we have hitters with great pitching matchups. Additionally, we have some warm weather all across the nation as we enter the beginning of August. There are […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, J.J. Wetherholt, Moises Ballesteros

As we enter the back half of the season, fantasy managers should look to stash high-end prospects nearing their MLB debut. Last season, several prospects got the call to the majors, like Junior Caminero and Dylan Crews, and flashed immediate upside. In this piece, we will look at three of the top-performing hitters at the […]

HyunSung Park Looks To Remain Undefeated

HyunSung Park will look to remain undefeated when he takes on Tatsuro Taira in the main event of UFC 108 on Saturday. Originally, Taira was supposed to face off against Amir Albazi, but Albazi fell out of this pivotal flyweight showdown this week and has been replaced by the undefeated Park. Park was last seen […]

Tatsuro Taira Set For UFC Vegas 108 Main Event

Tatsuro Taira will look to return to the win column when he takes on undefeated HyunSung Park in the main event of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. Taira made his UFC debut in May 2022 at UFC Vegas 54, where he defeated Carlos Candelario via unanimous decision. Since joining the leading promotion, Taira has gone […]

Mateusz Rebecki Looks For His Second Consecutive Win

Mateusz Rebecki will look to win back-to-back fights as he faces off against Chris Duncan in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. Rebecki was last seen in action in October at UFC 308, where he handed Myktybek Orolbai his first loss in the UFC by defeating him via split decision. Prior to […]

Chris Duncan Looks To Extend His Win Streak

Chris Duncan will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Mateusz Rebecki in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. Duncan is 4-1 since joining the UFC roster in 2023. He joined the promotion after beating Charlie Campbell via first-round TKO on Dana White's Contender Series. He has won back-to-back […]

Elves Brener Looks For His Fourth UFC Win

Elves Brener will look to bounce back in the win column when he faces off against Esteban Ribovics on the main card of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. Brener lost back-to-back fights and is currently 3-2 in the UFC. First, got beaten by Myktybek Orolbai back in March at UFC 301 via unanimous decision. He […]