Dylan Beavers Extends Hitting Streak, Nearing MLB Promotion

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers has continued to find success at Triple-A Norfolk and is on the verge of making his MLB debut. In his most recent contest, the outfielder went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI. This is his third-straight game tallying a hit and third-straight tallying at least one extra-base hit. […]

J.J. Wetherholt Not Slowing Down at Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt has continued to perform at a high level since joining Triple-A and is making a strong case to make his MLB debut in the coming weeks. The 22-year-old made his Triple-A debut earlier in July. Through his first 18 games with Memphis, the first-round pick from last year's […]

Twins Place Christian Vazquez on Injured List With Shoulder Infection

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they placed catcher Christian Vazquez (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a left-shoulder infection and recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. It's unclear if Vazquez will be able to return in minimal time, but even if he does, the 34-year-old veteran […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Vegas 109: Dolidze vs. Hernandez

For the second weekend in a row, the UFC puts on a show at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before it started, last week's UFC event didn't look that good on paper, but it turned out to be an amazing UFC event. UFC Vegas 109 has a strong mix of veterans, rising contenders, and […]

Mark Canha to Start Rehab Assignment on Friday

The Kansas Royals are expecting first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha (elbow) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday night with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Canha will resume playing in games in the minors a month after going on the injured list with tennis elbow in his left arm. The 36-year-old veteran could be back in the […]

Chris Sale Could Make Two Rehab Starts Before Returning

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) are expected to send Sale on a minor-league rehab assignment next week as long as he feels good on Friday after his side session on Thursday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Sale could need as few as two rehab starts before he's activated from the 60-day injured list […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Sleepers: 8 Must-Have Draft Targets After Round 10

All 32 teams have finally begun training camp, marking the official start of the 2025 NFL season. In less than two months, we will be sitting down to enjoy the first game of Week 1. Redraft leagues have never been closer. However, many have been spending the offseason enjoying best ball draft formats. In best […]

Matt Gage to Open for Giants on Friday

San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Matt Gage will serve as the opener against the Washington Nationals on Friday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng had been penciled in to start, but he could end up working in a bulk relief role. While Gage probably won't throw more than a couple […]

Fantasy Football TE1 Candidates: Top-6 Contenders to Dethrone Brock Bowers in 2025

When it comes to the tight-end position in fantasy football, there are typically only a few outliers who are capable of lapping the field when going head-to-head with your league mates. Having one of these outliers can be crucial in establishing a significant advantage, regardless of who you're going up against throughout the season and […]

Nick Lodolo Playing Catch

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) made 20 throws and used a baseball with seams on Wednesday, according to the team. Lodolo felt fine afterward and is scheduled to play catch again Friday as he works back from a blister on his left index finger. The issue forced Lodolo to exit his start against the […]

Daniel Carlson's Big Leg on Display Despite Mixed Results

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson went 3-for-5 on field goals in Thursday's 23-23 tie with the Seahawks. The veteran connected from 27, 51, and 56 yards, but missed a 55-yarder before halftime and had another from the same distance blocked on the game's final play. Despite the inconsistency, Carlson's powerful leg remains a key […]

Paul Sewald Hoping to Contribute in September, October

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Paul Sewald (shoulder) is rehabbing a shoulder strain and hopes to help the AL Central leaders in September and October, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Sewald began a throwing program Aug. 4 and has felt "great" in the early stages, but he noted that everything is "day-by-day in rehab." […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Could Practice on Saturday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) dislocated his right pinkie finger in the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night and was removed from the game, but ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that he could return to practice as early as Saturday, according to multiple sources. Members of the Colts' medical staff quickly […]

Kyle Monangai Working With Starters on Friday

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai is getting work with the first-team offense during 11-on-11 drills at training camp practice on Friday, according to Zack Pearson of 247 Sports. Monangai was seen working mostly with the second-string unit in practices earlier this week, but the 23-year-old seventh-round pick is getting a shot with the […]

Luis Garcia Sharp in Triple-A Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) made his second Triple-A rehab start on Thursday and held his own across four scoreless innings. The 28-year-old yielded just three hits while posting seven strikeouts against no walks on 59 pitches (37 strikes). Garcia has now made six rehab starts overall as he works back from May 2023 […]

Kyle Tucker Says Finger Feels "Fine"

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) has seen his numbers tumble in recent weeks, perhaps thanks in part to a finger injury he suffered in a 7-3 win over the Reds on June 1. X-rays came back negative on Tucker's jammed right ring finger at the time, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Avoids Season-Ending Knee Injury

Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) had to be carted off the field at Thursday's training camp practice, but his ACL is intact and he thankfully avoided a season-ending knee injury, a league source told The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The Texans acquired Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason in the deal that sent […]

Jake Ferguson Dealing With Back Contusion

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) is dealing with a back contusion that he suffered when he took a hard hit during Thursday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer. Ferguson's injury isn't considered serious, though, so the Cowboys appear to have avoided an injury scare with the No. 1 tight end. […]

Tyreek Hill Sidelined with Oblique Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique) was present but not suited up at Friday's practice as he manages an oblique injury, per head coach Mike McDaniel. The team is exercising caution with the star wideout, and Hill is expected to return soon as he ramps up for Week 1. In his absence, Malik Washington, […]

Caleb Williams to Sit Out Bears Preseason Opener

Chicago Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams will not play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. First-year head coach Ben Johnson is taking a cautious approach as Williams continues to learn the offensive system and build chemistry with his teammates. The Bears are expected to start Tyson Bagent with the first-team offense, while Case […]

X-Rays Negative on Anthony Richardson Sr.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) exited Thursday night's 24-16 preseason loss to the Ravens after being sacked by David Ojabo, but X-rays came back clean after he dislocated his pinkie finger. The team expects Richardson to return to practice in the coming days. The second-year signal-caller completed two of three passes for 21 […]

Chris Collier Leads Raiders Backfield in Preseason Opener

Second-year running back Chris Collier took the spotlight in the Las Vegas Raiders' 23-23 tie with the Seahawks, handling the bulk of the second-half carries. Collier played a key role in the team's most productive drives, including a 16-yard run that helped set up Cam Miller's touchdown pass. While the 25-year-old remains a longshot to […]

Cam Miller Impresses in Raiders Debut

Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round rookie quarterback Cam Miller made the most of his limited opportunity in Thursday night's 23-23 tie with the Seahawks. Entering in the fourth quarter, Miller quickly led a 65-yard touchdown drive, highlighted by a 41-yard strike to Shedrick Jackson down the right sideline. He followed that with a game-tying field goal […]

Devontez Walker Fails To Haul In A Catch

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker couldn't get in on the action during the team's preseason debut against the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year wideout wasn't fully to blame for his zero receptions on two targets in this contest. While the offensive line struggled, so did Devin Leary, who overthrew Walker when he was open in […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Vegas 109

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Tahj Brooks Handles the Bulk of the Carries on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Tahj Brooks ran for 26 yards off 10 attempts in Thursday's preseason loss to the Eagles. He added one catch (two targets) for three yards. Chase Brown began the contest with the rest of the starters. While Brooks handled the bulk of the touches, he only averaged 2.6 yards per carry. […]

Keaton Mitchell Finds the End Zone Against Colts

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell posted the most efficient game out of the backfield in the 24-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The third-year back finished with nine carries for 68 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and one touchdown. During his 22-yard score in the first quarter, Mitchell showed great patience and bursts of […]

Noah Gray Looks Like "High-End" Starting TE in Camp

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray has looked very strong in training camp and is receiving strong buzz from reports. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated noted that the tight end looks like a "high-end" starter. Throughout his four-year career in Kansas City, Gray has typically taken the backseat to future Hall of Famer Travis […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 13

Last week, I took a break from this piece as I spent some time analyzing some of the bigger MLB trades that took place at the deadline and their fantasy impact. At this point in the year, I've broken down a large chunk of the relevant starting pitchers in baseball, and I was struggling with […]

Chiefs Expect Rashee Rice to be Suspended 4-6 Games

According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Kansas City Chiefs are expecting top wide receiver Rashee Rice to be suspended "in the neighborhood of four to six games." While no suspension has been made official, due to past cases, Rice will likely be suspended for at least a portion of the regular season. Earlier […]