Jerar Encarnacion Lands on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 7) with a right-hamstring strain on Friday and selected the contract of outfield prospect Drew Gilbert from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Encarnacion will go on the IL for the third time this year after injuring himself […]

Lazaro Montes Hits Slump at Double-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes has hit a bit of a cold stretch at Double-A. Over his last 12 games, the budding star has posted a modest .167/.245/.310 slash line. During this stretch, he has held a hefty 34.7% K rate and only hit one home run. However, during his first 16 games at […]

Wilmer Flores Still Out on Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores (hamstring) remains sidelined for Friday's series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals at Oracle Park. Dominic Smith is serving as the DH yet again and will hit cleanup against Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin. Flores is missing a sixth straight game due to tightness in his left hamstring. […]

Salvon Ahmed Suffers Season-Ending Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Salvon Ahmed (ankle) was taken down by a defender with an illegal hip-drop tackle in training camp practice on Sunday and suffered a season-ending ankle injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Colts placed Ahmed on season-ending Injured Reserve on Friday and have signed former Dolphins RB Nate Noel in a […]

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

We are back at it tonight with our second straight three-game preseason slate. The NFL debut of Shedeur Sanders highlights tonight’s array of games as the Browns head to Carolina to face the Panthers. While Sanders is the primary focus of the media, several offensive players on the Browns should make their way onto your […]

Drew Gilbert to Make MLB Debut on Friday

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Drew Gilbert has been promoted to the major league roster and is slated to bat ninth in his MLB debut on Friday evening when the Giants face the Washington Nationals. Gilbert was traded from the New York Mets earlier this season in a deal that sent relief pitcher Tyler Rogers […]

Dylan Fairchild Impresses in Preseason Debut

Cincinnati Bengals rookie guard Dylan Fairchild was a notable performer in the team's first preseason game on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Dehner Jr. writes that Fairchild solidified his status as the Bengals' Week 1 starter at left guard. A third-round pick out of Georgia, Fairchild […]

Hunter Renfrow Not Expected to Play on Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (hamstring) is not expected to play in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Cleveland Browns, but he is hopeful to return for the second preseason game next week against the Houston Texans. Renfrow's hamstring injury isn't all that serious, but he hasn't practiced at training camp […]

Kyle Karros Promoted and Starting on Friday

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Kyle Karros is being promoted to the major league roster prior to their contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday evening. In addition, Karros is slated to cover the hot corner and bat in the eight-hole. The 23-year-old is currently considered the No. 8-ranked prospect in the Colorado system on MLB.com. […]

Wikelman Gonzalez Returning to Major Leagues

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez is slated to rejoin the major league roster before their contest on Friday evening against the Cleveland Guardians. In a corresponding move, the White Sox are sending right-hander Jonathan Cannon to Triple-A. Gonzalez made his MLB debut earlier this summer but logged only five innings across three […]

Aaron Nola to Make Another Rehab Start on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, ribs) will make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, according to Lochlan March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. If everything goes well with Nola's rehab start on Tuesday, he could return from the 60-day injured list after that. The 32-year-old veteran threw 69 pitches in his […]

Drake Maye Expected to Play in Patriots First Preseason Game

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is expected to play in the team's first preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Friday night, according to Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston. The number three overall pick in the 2024 draft, Maye is entering his first full season as the starter in New England after appearing […]

Should I Draft Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, or George Kittle? Fantasy Football ADP Duel for 2025 Drafts

In the world of fantasy football, where every draft decision can pivot your season’s success, mastering Average Draft Position (ADP) is an essential skill, especially when targeting the top tier of tight ends poised to shine in 2025. The focus turns to Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and George Kittle -- three players who have been […]

Jerome Ford Not Expected to Play in Browns First Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is among the players who are not expected to play for the team in its first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. Many key offensive contributors for Cleveland are not expected to play, including wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, tight end David Njoku, and quarterback Joe Flacco. […]

Alec Bohm to Start Rehab Assignment on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Lochlahn March. Bohm is trying to return from a fractured left rib that has kept him out since July 19. It's unclear how many rehab games the 29-year-old will require, but […]

Quinshon Judkins Waives Right to Speedy Trial

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has waived his right to a speedy trial in his ongoing misdemeanor battery/domestic violence case, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. A second-round pick in the 2025 draft, Judkins has yet to sign his rookie contract with the Browns after being arrested in July. This latest […]

Najee Harris' Status for Week 1 Uncertain

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was non-committal about the status of running back Najee Harris (eye) for the start of the regular season, saying, "there's a chance he is" when asked if Harris is playing in Week 1. Harris was injured on July 4 due to a fireworks mishap and has spent training […]

Jameson Taillon Making Another Rehab Start on Friday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) is making another minor-league rehab start on Friday with Triple-A Iowa, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee. The Cubs wanted to see Taillon make another start down on the farm after he surrendered seven runs in just three innings of work in his last rehab start. If the […]

Thairo Estrada Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies transferred infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which means that he won't be back with the team the rest of the season after straining his right hamstring in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Estrada also got a late start to […]

Raiders First-Team Offense Will See More Snaps in Second Preseason Game

The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive starters will play "quite a bit" in the team's second preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Las Vegas hosts San Francisco on August 16. The Raiders played their first preseason game of 2025 on Thursday against the Seattle Seahawks, and key starters like […]

Yordan Alvarez Still in Coach's BP Stage of Hitting Progression

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is still in the coach's batting practice stage of his hitting progression, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez hit in the cages on Friday and is scheduled to hit on the field in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger has not played in a […]

Orlando Arcia Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they placed infielder Orlando Arcia (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation and selected the contract of infielder Aaron Schunk from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The Rockies also moved infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Arcia injured his […]

Josh Naylor Won't Return on Friday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (shoulder) is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park. Donovan Solano will man first base and hit seventh for the M's against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Naylor was pulled from Thursday's win over the Chicago White Sox […]

Trevor Larnach Still Hurting on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is absent from the starting lineup on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mickey Gasper will draw into the lineup as the designated hitter and will bat ninth for the Twins against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Larnach will miss a second […]

Jake Burger Activated and Starting on Friday

The Texas Rangers activated infielder Jake Burger (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger will be the team's designated hitter on Friday and bat seventh in the series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and tough left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. The […]

Yoan Moncada Reinstated From Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated infielder Yoan Moncada from the restricted list on Friday and optioned infielder Niko Kavadas to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Moncada is back with the Halos, but he won't start in Friday's series opener in Detroit against the Tigers. Luis Rengifo is at third and will bat sixth […]

Is Chris Godwin Injured or Healthy? Should I Draft Emeka Egbuka or Jalen McMillan in Fantasy Football?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the most intriguing wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Mike Evans showed no signs of slowing down last season after another 1,000-yard campaign, Chris Godwin was Baker Mayfield's favorite target before suffering a season-ending injury, and Jalen McMillan stepped up in Godwin's place as the WR2 in this […]

Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill Both Land on Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed both outfielders Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) on the injured list on Friday and also recalled outfielder Jordyn Adams from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Cowser was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list, while O'Neill is on the 10-day IL. The O's recently traded away center fielder […]

Jake Ferguson Practices on Friday

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) returned to the practice field on Friday. This is a good sight after Ferguson exited early during Thursday's practice due to a back contusion. Ferguson told reporters that he's dealing with some pain, but there's no structural damage. He wants to stay in his routine and he went […]

Malik Davis Signing With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have signed free-agent running back Malik Davis on Friday. The team needed additional depth with Jaydon Blue (ankle) and Miles Sanders (knee) both banged up right now. Davis figures to give this team an extra body ahead of Saturday's preseason contest versus the Los Angeles Rams. Davis spent last season on the […]