July 15, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect
Braylon Payne was named Carolina League Player of the Week for his performance from July 7-13. The Brewers' ninth-ranked prospect went 6-for-14 (.429) with a double, two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in four games for Single-A Carolina. The 2024 first-rounder is riding a 10-game hit streak that includes six multi-hit efforts, during which time he's slashing .432/.553/.784. For the season, the 18-year-old is hitting .261 with a .373 OBP thanks to a strong 15.4 percent walk rate, along with seven home runs and 22 steals through 54 games for the Mudcats. He's got plenty of time to bring his current strikeout rate of 27.8 percent down, and the 70-grade speed could make him a valuable fantasy asset down the road.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 15, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Alek Manoah (elbow) battled poor command in his first minor-league rehab start on Monday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. Manoah only went one-third of an inning and allowed four runs (three earned) on one hit while walking two and striking out one. He threw only 10 of his 22 pitches for strikes, and his four-seam fastball sat around 93-94 mph. The 27-year-old was limited to only five games for the Blue Jays last year before undergoing UCL reconstruction. In his 24 1/3 innings, he had a respectable 3.70 ERA. Manoah is likely to spend the full 30 days on his rehab assignment, but he could return to the big leagues in mid-to-late August. He was the runner-up in the American League Cy Young voting in 2022 before struggling mightily in 2023 while being sent to the minors. It's anyone's guess as to how he'll fare with Toronto late this season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca
July 15, 2025
Texas Rangers right-hander
Jon Gray (forearm) allowed an earned run on six hits while walking none and striking out two in three innings on Monday in a minor-league rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. A rainout over the weekend forced the 33-year-old to skip making his second rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock. He should head to Round Rock after this outing, and he's expected to make at least a couple more rehab starts before the Rangers consider activating him from the 60-day injured list. Gray has yet to pitch in the big leagues in 2025 due to a fractured forearm that he suffered in spring training on March 14. He also missed some time in 2024 with groin and foot injuries and finished with a disappointing 4.47 ERA and 1.31 WHIP while striking out 86 and walking 28 in 23 outings (19 starts). After his strikeout rate dipped below 20% last year, fantasy managers will want to see more.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milb.com
July 15, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians placed right-handed reliever
Paul Sewald (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 12) on Tuesday with a right-shoulder strain, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. A corresponding move is to be determined. Sewald went on the IL for the first time this season back in late April with a right posterior deltoid strain, and the 35-year-old veteran had just returned on July 5. He made four appearances out of the Guards bullpen before getting hurt again, allowing an unearned run on one hit while walking two and striking out three in 3 2/3 innings. Sewald will be eligible to return on July 27, but it's a good bet we won't see him until August. It's been an injury-plagued year for Sewald. He currently has a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, two saves and 18 K's in just 15 1/3 innings of work. Whenever he returns, he'll be a late-inning setup option in front of closer
Emmanuel Clase.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
July 15, 2025
Kansas City Royals outfield prospect
Carson Roccaforte was named Midwest League Player of the Week for the week of July 7-13. The Royals' 21st-ranked prospect went 11-for-23 (.478) with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, five RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in six games for High-A Quad Cities. The left-handed slugger has been swinging a hot bat for longer than a week, though, hitting safely in 11 of his last 12, batting .426 (20-for-47) with five home runs and an unbelievable 1.364 OPS during that time. After this recent hot stretch, the 23-year-old's slash line stands at .241/.365/.478 with 13 home runs and 33 stolen bases. If he can improve on the 30.0 percent strikeout rate while maintaining the 15.9 percent walk rate, a trip to Double-A could happen before the season is out, although he is off of the fantasy radar for now.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July
15,
2025
Los
Angeles
Rams
tight
end
Terrance
Ferguson
was
selected
by
the
team
with
the
No.
46
overall
pick
in
the
second
round
of
the
2025
NFL
Draft
out
of
Oregon.
It
was
rumored
that
the
Rams
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July
15,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
wide
receiver
Jacob
Cowing
had
a
quiet
rookie
season
after
being
selected
in
the
fourth
round
of
the
2024
NFL
Draft
out
of
Arizona.
The
24-year-old
produced
just
four
receptions
for
80
yards
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July 15, 2025
San Francisco Giants first base prospect
Bryce Eldridge (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored on Monday in his first rehab game with the ACL Giants. The Giants' top prospect is working his way back from a hamstring strain that has kept him out since June 21. It's not clear how long the rehab assignment will last, but once complete, he'll return to Triple-A, where he was slashing .230/.284/.426 with three home runs in 16 games after earning a promotion from Double-A. The 6-foot-7 slugger is the Giants' first baseman of the future, and although he strikes out quite a bit, dynasty managers should be stashing him away based on his future power potential.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July
15,
2025
Houston
Texans
wide
receiver
Jayden
Higgins
was
selected
with
the
No.
34
overall
pick
in
the
2025
NFL
Draft
after
an
outstanding
collegiate
season
at
Iowa
State.
As
a
senior,
he
tallied
87
receptions
for
1,183
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July 15, 2025
San Francisco Giants infield prospect Jhonny Level homered in a 3-for-5 day at the plate on Monday, driving in two runs and scoring twice for the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Giants. He was also caught stealing one time. The Giants' fourth-ranked prospect is faring well in his first stateside professional baseball action, hitting .298 with nine doubles, four triples, and eight home runs (.513 SLG) in 51 Complex League games. He's also posted a better-than-average 12.7 percent walk rate, helping him to a strong .386 OBP, and he's also stolen 14 bases. The switch-hitter can hit for both contact and power, although his speed might be his best tool. But at 18 years old, the young Venezuelan is still several years away from the majors.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 15, 2025
The New York Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The new deal that includes a $30.1 million average salary makes the 24-year-old the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Since being selected with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati, Gardner has earned two first-team All-Pro honors and been selected to two Pro Bowls. In 48 career games, he has tallied 181 tackles (128 solo), three interceptions, 41 pass deflections, one sack, and one forced fumble. The team recently reached an agreement on a contract extension for wideout
Garrett Wilson, locking up its premier players on offense and defense for the foreseeable future.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
July 15, 2025
The Athletic's Nick Kosmider suggests that Denver Broncos wide receiver
Marvin Mims Jr. could be poised for his first 1,000-yard season in 2025 with another year of chemistry with second-year quarterback
Bo Nix. Mims was selected in the second round (63rd overall) in 2023 out of Oklahoma, and he's already been a Pro Bowl returner on special teams twice. However, the 23-year-old's progress as a pass-catcher could unlock another element in the Broncos' offense. He showcased his ability to win on contested deep balls -- no example greater than his amazing Week 17 touchdown grab against the Cincinnati Bengals to force overtime. Mims had 434 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his final seven games in 2024 and is probably the favorite for WR2 duties behind
Courtland Sutton. For his big-play abilities alone, Mims is worth a bench stash as a WR5/6.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Nick Kosmider
July 15, 2025
In addition to wide receiver
Mike Williams, the Los Angeles Chargers placed receiver
Jaylen Johnson (undisclosed), safety Elijah Molden (knee), linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (undisclosed) and offensive tackle Savion Washington (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday for the start of training camp. The Chargers can activate Johnson at any time during training camp this summer, but if he remains on PUP to start the regular season, he'll have to miss the first four games. The 25-year-old will be competing for a depth role in L.A. whenever he gets back on the field behind Williams,
Ladd McConkey,
Quentin Johnston, rookies
Tre Harris and
Keandre Lambert-Smith and
Derius Davis. Johnson didn't see any targets in his rookie season in 2024 and is nowhere near the fantasy radar.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
July 15, 2025
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (foot) underwent surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot. Despite the offseason setback, Lively is expected to be healthy for training camp. During his second NBA season, the 21-year-old averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks across 23.1 minutes. He was limited to just 36 games due to an ankle issue. Once healthy, Lively will be inserted into a crowded Mavs frontcourt that includes
Daniel Gafford and
Anthony Davis, who will both see minutes at center.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
July
15,
2025
There
are
as
many
as
five
wide
receivers
battling
for
one
or
two
roster
spots
this
summer
with
the
New
England
Patriots,
including
Kendrick
Bourne,
Kayshon
Boutte,
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July 15, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier collected 12 points, 12 assists, three rebounds and one block across 33 minutes in a 93-91 Summer League loss to the Spurs on Monday. Despite a solid outing, Collier has struggled with his jump shot, shooting 38.3 percent from the field across six Summer League outings. The 29th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft will look to battle for an expanded role on a young Jazz team after averaging 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists across 71 games last season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July
15,
2025
Patriots.com's
Evan
Lazar
writes
that
along
with
wide
receiver
Stefon
Diggs
(knee),
New
England
Patriots
pass-catchers
DeMario
Douglas
and
third-round
rookie
Kyle
Williams
are
"locks"
to
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July 15, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs and franchise-tagged offensive guard Trey Smith are finalizing a massive new contract extension on Tuesday that will make him the highest-paid guard in the league, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The four-year deal worth $94 million deal will be done by agents Tory Dandy and Jimmy Sexton. The deal includes $70 million guaranteed. Smith would have been the highest-paid guard in the NFL if he had played on the one-year, $23.4 million franchise tag in 2025, too. The 26-year-old was taken in the sixth round (226th overall) in 2021 out of Tennessee but has become one of the best guards in the league and was named a first-time Pro Bowler in 2024. Smith has started 67 of a possible 68 regular-season games since joining KC, including all 13 of their playoff games since 2021. He's now locked in with the Chiefs for the foreseeable future.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
July 15, 2025
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said he expects quarterback
Anthony Richardson Sr. (shoulder) back "at some point" during training camp this summer, and "when he does come back, we'll ease him into throwing and then we'll go from there." Richardson did not require another surgery on his troublesome right shoulder, but he will enter training camp behind
Daniel Jones for the open competition under center in 2025. Richardson and Jones were set to split reps evenly during OTAs and minicamp, but Richardson's shoulder injury caused him to miss all of minicamp. "It's really going to come down to who's the most consistent," Steichen said. First and foremost, Richardson is going to need to prove he can stay healthy. The former first-rounder has elite rushing upside, but his health and accuracy are major questions, and he still might need to outplay Jones to win the starting gig back.
--Keith HernandezSource: Colts.com - JJ Stankevitz
July 15, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Devin Carter scored 17 points (7-for-12 on field goals, 3-for-5 from three-point land, 0-for-2 on free throws), three assists, three steals, two rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Monday's 94-76 Summer League win over the Suns. The 2024 first-round pick is hoping to make his mark in Sacramento after his rookie campaign was limited due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. When Carter was available, the 23-year-old averaged 3.8 points across 11.0 minutes per game in 36 regular-season appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 15, 2025
Baltimore Orioles first baseman
Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on July 22, according to MLB.com. Mountcastle was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right-hamstring strain and was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 23. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could be activated on July 30 or shortly thereafter. The 28-year-old right-handed hitter has been out since the end of May but should return to regular duties at first base in Baltimore when he's ready. In the meantime, expect
Ryan O'Hearn and
Coby Mayo to continue splitting time at the cold corner for the O's coming out of this week's All-Star break. Mountcastle had been a disappointment for fantasy managers before his hamstring injury, slashing .246/.280/.348 with a weak .628 OPS, only two homers, 15 RBI and 19 runs in 187 at-bats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July
15,
2025
Los
Angeles
Angels
outfielder
Mike
Trout
is
eyeing
a
return
to
the
outfield
after
the
All-Star
break
and
is
planning
on
resuming
drills
in
the
outfield,
according
to
The
Sporting
Tribune's
Thomas
Murray.
However,
there's
no
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July 15, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Bronny James Jr. collected 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists across 24 minutes in a 67-58 Summer League loss to the Clippers on Monday. James knocked down 6-of-10 field goal attempts and shot 3-for-6 from three-point land, leading the Lakers in scoring. In the last two games, the 20-year-old is shooting 52.4 percent from the field. Last season, James averaged 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists across 6.7 minutes per game in 27 contests. If he continues to impress the Lakers' coaching staff, he could possibly see an expanded role during the 2025-26 campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 15, 2025
Veteran right-handed reliever
David Robertson is throwing for interested clubs this week, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. Robertson has been a free agent since the end of last season, but he could land with a team looking for help in the bullpen soon. Several teams, including the New York Mets and New York Yankees, have looked into Robertson, according to league sources. Robertson turned 40 in April, but he had a 3.00 ERA with 99 strikeouts and 27 walks with the Texas Rangers in 2024. From 2022-24, he averaged 63 appearances per year with a 2.82 ERA. The former 17th-round pick by the Yankees in 2006 out of Alabama has 177 career saves in 16 MLB seasons and has also pitched for the Marlins, Phillies, Cubs, White Sox, Rays and Rangers. Because of his wealth of experience in high-leverage roles, it's not out of the question for Robertson to become fantasy relevant in the second half.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
July 15, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin said he hasn't decided if he will report to training camp next week, and he's taking things day by day, according to NBC Sports' JP Finlay. McLaurin has skipped all of the team's offseason workouts so far and could continue that into training camp as he seeks a long-term contract extension. The 29-year-old is heading into the final year of a three-year, $68.2 million extension he signed in 2022 and is seeking more after posting his fifth straight 1,000-yard season in 2024. The two-time Pro Bowler caught 82 of his 117 targets for 1,096 yards and a career-best 13 touchdowns in 17 regular-season starts. McLaurin's arrow is pointing up with quarterback
Jayden Daniels looking like the real deal, although fantasy managers will want to expect touchdown regression. He's a firm WR2 target in fantasy, but a lengthy holdout this summer won't boost his fantasy appeal.
--Keith HernandezSource: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
July 15, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end
Colston Loveland (shoulder) says that his surgically-repaired shoulder is 100 percent, according to NBC Sports' Mike Berman. However, when asked if he'll be out on the field when training camp begins this month, Loveland said it's to be determined. Despite having surgery on his shoulder back in January, the Bears took the 21-year-old 10th overall in April's NFL draft. Loveland has high-end passing catching potential, but he also missed all of the team's offseason workouts and appears unlikely to be full-go for the start of camp in July. The Bears will most likely play it safe with their first-rounder, especially since they still have
Cole Kmet at the position. Loveland is a great dynasty/keeper target, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues may want to temper expectations for the Michigan product. RotoBaller has Loveland ranked as the No. 15 TE.
--Keith HernandezSource: NBC Sports Chicago - Mike Berman
July 15, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Ingram finished with 15 points (4-for-9 on field goals, 3-for-6 from three-point land, 4-for-4 on free throws), 14 rebounds, and six assists across 32 minutes in Monday's 93-91 Summer League win over the Utah Jazz. Ingram led the Spurs in points and rebounds during Monday's contest. He has a two-way contract after seeing action in five regular-season Spurs contests during the 2024-25 campaign. Despite showing improvements in the Summer League, the 22-year-old will likely once again spend most of the season in the G League in 2025-26.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 15, 2025
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams (knee) has the size and athletic ability to become an elite edge rusher, in the opinion of The Athletic's Jon Machota. Williams suffered a season-ending torn ACL and MCL in training camp last summer that caused him to miss the entire year. However, he was able to take part in individual drills during minicamp, and Machota believes that he could be the team's second-most productive pass-rusher in 2025 behind Micah Parsons. The 26-year-old was taken 56th overall in the second round in the 2022 NFL draft and recorded 48 tackles (30 solo), 8.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 16 QB hits, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 32 games (zero starts) in his first two years in the league. If he can stay healthy, Williams could be a key player in Dallas' pass rush.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
July 15, 2025
According to CBS Sports' Bud Elliot, Cincinnati Bengals first-round rookie pass-rusher Shemar Stewart has been taking part in workouts with Texas A&M, his former college team, and could be considering returning to college in 2025 after being taken by the Bengals with the No. 17 overall pick in April. The 21-year-old has been holding out over default language the Bengals want him to sign as part of his rookie deal that would void all guarantees in his contract. Cincinnati is known for playing hardball with their players, so this isn't really anything new. If Stewart were to return to play for the Aggies this fall, the Bengals wouldn't receive any compensation for losing him, and Stewart would then be allowed to re-enter next year's NFL draft. It's unclear if a resolution is coming soon in this bizarre saga between Stewart and the Bengals.
--Keith HernandezSource: CBS Sports - Bud Elliot
July
15,
2025
Detroit
Lions
running
back
Jahmyr
Gibbs
said
new
offensive
coordinator
John
Morton
wants
him
"more
involved"
in
the
passing
attack
this
year.
"I
gotta
learn
the
formations
for
being
split
out,"
Gibbs
said.
"I'm
being
split
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