Travis Etienne Jr. Stands Out on Tuesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby are listed as co-starters on the team's unofficial depth chart. Nevertheless, it was Etienne who looked like the "top option" during Tuesday's practice, according to John Shipley of SI.com. Etienne broke some long runs and looked more comfortable as a receiver than the Jaguars' other […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Face Live Pitching This Weekend

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) could face live pitching this weekend in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is slowly recovering from a fractured right hand that has kept him out since early May. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter has been taking on-field batting practice and could take the next […]

Kevin Tompkins' Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

League winners. We all want them, and finding them in drafts is like unlocking treasure, but it's yours and all yours. The key is to use the league-winning player in combination with other players to build your superteam that steamrolls your competition. Easier said than done, but the goal today is to give you my […]

Jacob Wilson Begins Hitting Progression

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm), who is on the 10-day injured list with a left-forearm fracture, began a hitting progression on Tuesday and continues to do baseball activities, per Jessica Kleinschmidt of Baseball America. Wilson fractured his forearm in late July but could be back in the big leagues with the A's before the end […]

Jake Bauers to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (shoulder) said he will travel to Durham on Wednesday and will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Nashville, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The 29-year-old right-handed slugger is nearing a return to the big leagues, but with the way he's played this year and with […]

Angels Place Gustavo Campero on Injured List With Ankle Sprain

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Gustavo Campero (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-ankle sprain and recalled infielder Niko Kavadas from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Campero will miss at least the next 10 days after spraining his ankle on the right-field fence on Monday night while trying […]

Victor Mederos Recalled to Start Against Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels recalled right-hander Victor Mederos from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, and he will make the spot start against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after left-hander Tyler Anderson (back) was scratched from his scheduled start. Mederos, a 24-year-old Cuban native, will be making his first start in the big leagues in just […]

2025 BMW Championship PGA Expert Roundtable and Survey (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 BMW Championship Premium RotoBaller Expert DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance […]

Ladd McConkey Returns to 11-on-11 Work on Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) was back in 11-on-11 drills at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper. "I feel like I'm there now. It's just about building everything back up and...getting my conditioning back to where it needs to be," McConkey said when asked how close he is […]

Jackson Chourio Making Solid Progress

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is currently running at 75 percent intensity without any issues. Barring any setbacks, Chourio is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. The young slugger has been sidelined since late July due to a strained hamstring. The Brewers gave Chourio a 2-to-4 week timetable when they placed him on […]

Austin Riley Likely to Return This Week

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdominal) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list this week. Both Riley and Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) is with the team and expected to play at some point this week. Riley isn't eligible to return until Thursday, so he might not be back into the lineup until […]

Nick Chubb Clears Concussion Protocol, Ditches Non-Contact Jersey

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (head) has moved through the league's concussion protocol and was not wearing a non-contact jersey at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Chubb entered the concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head last week, but he looks to be fine […]

Chad Ruhwedel Retires From NHL

Defenseman Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday through the NHL Players Association. He has decided to hang up his skates following a 13-year career, during which Ruhwedel made 369 regular-season appearances. The San Diego-born blue-liner recorded 50 points (13 goals, 37 assists), along with 350 blocks and 622 hits. Ruhwedel, who […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. to be Activated Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) is reportedly with the team and should be activated from the injured list soon. Braves' manager Brian Snitker recently told reporters that Acuna won't require a minor league rehab assignment. That means, Acuna should be ready to play at some point this week. There currently is no timetable […]

Najee Harris Does Some Jogging on Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has made some progress and was able to do some jogging at training camp on Tuesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris has gotten off to a bad start with his new team, suffering an eye injury during a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of […]

Jack Johnson Signs Tryout Deal with Wild

Defenseman Jack Johnson has signed a professional tryout contract with the Minnesota Wild. The veteran rearguard aims to impress during training camp to extend his NHL career into a 20th year. Last season, Johnson made 41 appearances with the Columbus Blue Jackets, registering six assists, 23 shots on goal, 35 blocks, and 21 hits. It's […]

Lars Nootbaar Absent on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Nootbaar fouled a ball off his knee during Monday's contest. He was later pulled out of the contest in place of Jordan Walker. The Cardinals will take […]

Omarion Hampton to Share the Backfield

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that even if running back Najee Harris (eye) isn't ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener, rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton will rotate in with another back. Who the other RB is remains wide open, according to Roman. If Harris isn't ready for Week 1, it […]

Kraken Extend Ryker Evans with Two-Year Deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has landed a new two-year, $4.1 million contract with the team. He became a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing his entry-level contract. Evans had his first full season in the NHL last term, enjoying a productive year. The 23-year-old recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 106 blocks, […]

Brendan Donovan Returning on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Donovan is back in the mix after being held out of the starting lineup during the last three games due to a lingering groin issue. He was able to pinch-hit on Monday and hit […]

Calvin Austin III, Jonnu Smith Considered Day-to-Day

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) and tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) are considered day-to-day. "Hopefully they're back sooner rather than later," Tomlin said. The head coach categorized Smith's injury as knee soreness, while Austin is working through a minor abdominal issue. It remains to be seen […]

Andres Gimenez Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder Andres Gimenez (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment in a corresponding move. Gimenez will return to second base and bat ninth in Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Javier Assad, who will be […]

Yoendrys Gomez Called Up to Start on Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they selected the contract of right-hander Yoendrys Gomez from Triple-A Charlotte, and he will make the start on Tuesday night against the division-rival Detroit Tigers. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander Elvis Peguero to Charlotte. Gomez debuted in the big leagues in 2023 with the […]

Miguel Vargas Reinstated and Starting Against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox reinstated infielder Miguel Vargas (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, the team announced. Vargas is starting at first base and is batting sixth in Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty. The 25-year-old miss the minimum of 10 days due to a minor oblique strain, […]

Logan Henderson Hoping to Return in Late September

Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) is on the docket for a target return of late September/early October, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It means that while Henderson could still help the Brew Crew for a playoff run, he's essentially done producing for fantasy managers in 2025. The 23-year-old former […]

Astros Place Josh Hader on Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The Houston Astros announced on Tuesday that they placed left-handed closer Josh Hader (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 11) with a left-shoulder strain. The team also reinstated right-hander Shawn Dubin (forearm) from the 15-day IL, recalled left-hander Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land and designated right-hander Hector Neris for assignment. Hader, […]

Javier Assad Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Javier Assad (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, according to the team. Assad is expected to start on Tuesday night on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays instead of right-hander Ben Brown, who was originally listed as Tuesday's starter. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander […]

Miguel Amaya Activated From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs activated catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and designated utility player Jon Berti for assignment in a corresponding move, per the Chicago Sun-Times' Maddie Lee. The Cubs have not released their lineup for Tuesday's game at the Toronto Blue Jays, so it's unclear if Amaya will be […]

Rondale Moore Out for the Season With Knee Injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee) has suffered another season-ending knee injury, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. This one really hurts for Moore, who also missed the the entire 2024 campaign with the Atlanta Falcons due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old was selected in the second round (49th overall) in 2021 […]

Felix Bautista Won't Return This Year With "Significant" Shoulder Injury

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season with a "significant" shoulder injury, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. Bautista landed on the injured list in late July with swelling in his right shoulder. Because it's significant, the 30-year-old could require surgery, which would at least knock him out […]