August 15, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Joe Milton III is expected to see a heavy workload during Saturday's second preseason contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Milton was pulled early during their first contest due to an elbow issue. Before exiting, Milton completed 17-of-29 passing attempts for 143 yards with one touchdown and one interception against the Los Angeles Rams. It seems like Milton is the favorite to backup
Dak Prescott, but he'll still have to compete with
Will Grier. Regardless of who wins, neither quarterback is going to offer fantasy value with Prescott healthy. Milton might be worth a stash in dynasty leagues, but he doesn't have a clear path to playing time.
--Andy WebbSource: New York Times
August 15, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. has been reportedly looking good in joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles this week. On Thursday, Fannin dropped a potential touchdown pass from quarterback
Joe Flacco. However, Fannin responded by catching the next one and later scoring on a corner route. The rumors are that Fannin could line up all over the field, which could give him fantasy value right away in Cleveland. If everything keeps going well, Fannin could very well earn the backup job behind
David Njoku to begin the season.
--Andy WebbSource: New York Times
August 15, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Jaydon Blue (heel) is no longer using a walking boot, but hasn't participated in practice since last week. That being said, it's unlikely that Blue is going to be ready to play against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. The Cowboys probably aren't going to put Blue into game action without him getting any practice reps this week. Before going down, Blue looked impressive in camp, so hopefully he'll be able to get back on the field soon. It seems unlikely that he'll surpass
Javonte Williams on the depth chart, but Blue could have a role as a backup to begin the season.
--Andy WebbSource: dallascowboys.com
August 15, 2025
According to Andrew Fillipponi, Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Kaleb Johnson is unlikely to have a big role on offense early in the season. Johnson still needs to work on his pass protection and pass-catching ability before taking on a bigger role. It's still fairly early in training camp, so things could change from now to Week 1. The expectation is that
Jaylen Warren will be the lead back to start the season. After that, Johnson and
Kenneth Gainwell figure to get mixed in as change-of-pace backs. If Johnson improves quickly, he could see his role on the team grow rapidly. The Steelers are high on Johnson after taking him in the third-round, but it seems like the rookie back still has things to work on before he's ready to take on a larger workload.
--Andy WebbSource: Andrew Fillipponi
August 15, 2025
Cleveland Guardians third baseman
Jose Ramirez was all over the place during Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Ramirez went 3-for-4 at the plate with singles and three runs scored in the win. He also added one RBI and two stolen bases, which gives him 35 steals on the season. Ramirez now has 25 home runs and 35 steals, so the 30-30 club seems very possible for the switch-hitter. The veteran slugger has been one of the most consistent fantasy options all season long.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 15, 2025
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher
Tarik Skubal didn't factor in the decision during Thursday's start against the Minnesota Twins. Skubal didn't have his normal swing-and-miss stuff during this game. The southpaw only struck out three batters which is his second-fewest in a game this season. He tossed seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits in the no-decision. It hasn't been a great stretch for Skubal who has allowed three runs or more in each of his last three outings. He'll take a 2.42 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and a 190/23 K/BB ratio across 24 starts into his next outing against the Houston Astros.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 15, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher
Eduardo Rodriguez bounced back nicely on the mound during Thursday's start against the Colorado Rockies. Last week, Rodriguez was smacked around for five runs against this same Rockies club. The southpaw looked much better this week as the only damage against him was on a solo home run by
Kyle Farmer. Rodriguez went seven innings, allowing one earned run on six hits while striking out six batters in the win. The left-hander doesn't have great overall numbers with a 5.40 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and a 111/43 K/BB ratio across 21 starts this season. He'll have some deep league appeal against the Cleveland Guardians during his next start.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 15, 2025
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Kyle Bradish (elbow) looked sharp on the mound during his rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Bradish tossed five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, while striking out nine batters. This outing marked his fifth overall rehab start and his third with Norfolk. He worked his way up to 74 pitches during this start. That being said, Bradish will likely do one more start with Norfolk before likely rejoining the O's rotation. Fantasy managers looking for a stash option to help their pitching might want to add Bradish.
--Andy WebbSource: milb.com
August 15, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikael Pyyhtia will be back with the organization in 2025-26 after agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract. Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Pyyhtia's contract comes with an NHL cap hit of $775,000 and a minor-league salary of $100,000. The Finnish native was drafted in the fourth round by the Blue Jackets in 2020 and has made 66 regular-season appearances, including 47 last season. He scored his first four NHL goals and finished the campaign with seven points. Overall, Pyyhtia has scored 10 points in the league, so he's made only a minimal impact with the Blue Jackets and doesn't have any fantasy appeal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
August 15, 2025
Utah Mammoth forward prospect Caleb Desnoyers (wrist) will be out for approximately 12 weeks after undergoing wrist surgery, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday. Desnoyers was the fourth pick of this year's draft, instantly becoming one of Utah's top prospects. However, it's unclear whether he will make his NHL debut in 2025-26. The 18-year-old may return to the QMJHL or link up with an NCAA team, since he hasn't signed a contract with Utah. Regardless, the wrist surgery will keep him sidelined for the start of the season. Desnoyers battled wrist issues throughout last season but still produced an impressive 84 points (35 goals, 49 assists) in 56 regular-season games with the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Mammoth PR
August 15, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (elbow) appears to be on track to be healthy for the start of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Flyers general manager Danny Briere told Bill Meltzer of Hockey Hot Stove via text that "everything looks good right now" for Foerster, and he "should be ready for the season." The 23-year-old underwent elbow surgery during the offseason to treat an infection caused by an injury he sustained while playing for Team Canada at the World Championship. Foerster has produced back-to-back 20-goal campaigns in his first two years in the NHL and was tied for fourth in scoring on his team last season with 43 points (25 goals, 18 assists) in 81 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bill Meltzer
August 15, 2025
Goaltender Olivier Rodrigue will join HC Barys in the KHL for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old moves overseas after making his NHL debut in 2024-25. Across two appearances, Rodrigue posted a 0-1-0 record with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .862 save percentage. After the season, he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Oilers, making Rodrigue an unrestricted free agent. Despite parting ways with Rodrigue, Edmonton still has six goaltenders under contract for 2025-26, with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard serving as the team's duo in the NHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
August 15, 2025
Right wing Emil Bemstrom is set to spend the 2025-26 campaign in Europe. According to Henrik Sjoberg of HockeyNews.se, Bemstrom will join SC Bern in Switzerland. The Swedish forward is on the move after making only 14 appearances with the Pittsburgh Penguins last term. He has also skated with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, producing 34 goals and 75 points in 242 career games. Things truly never clicked for Bemstrom on the big stage, despite him being a point-per-game player in the AHL. Good performances in Switzerland could give him a chance to return to North America at some point.
--Taavi PailkSource: HockeyNews.se
August 15, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage struggled with his command during his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening. Facing Lehigh Valley, the former 20th overall pick in last year's MLB Draft tossed just 1 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs and one hit. He served up four free passes but was able to strike out three. Fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor Yesavage's progression at Triple-A as he could be in the mix to join the majors during the stretch run. Earlier this season, Yesavage made his professional debut with Low-A and progressed through the entire season. In 80 2/3 innings at Low-A, High-A, and Double-A, Yesavage held a 3.01 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP. If he can turn the corner in his next start, he could enter stash territory.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect
Lazaro Montes was able to break out of his power slump on Thursday evening during their contest against Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In this contest, Montes went 2-for-4 at the plate with a round-tripper, two RBI, and a walk. Over his last nine games, Montes carried a low .176/.263/.206 line with one double and a 13:4 K:BB. Since moving up to Double-A earlier this season, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has had mixed results, carrying a .223/.323/.453 line with four doubles, two triples, eight home runs, and two stolen bases. However, earlier in the season with High-A, Montes held a .268/.387/.572 line with an elite .959 OPS. Given his high power upside, Montes is worth closely monitoring as he could push his MLB debut late next season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect
Kevin Alcantara stayed hot at the plate on Thursday as he went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in their contest against Worcester. Over his last six games, the No. 75-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com has posted an elite .261/.393/.739 slash line with two doubles and three home runs. After earning a brief three-game taste of the majors in 2024, Alcantara has spent the entire 2025 campaign with the Iowa Cubs. Given Chicago's crowded outfield, fantasy managers should not expect Alcantara to be in the mix to spend his second stint in the majors this season. Through 89 games at Iowa this season, Alcantara has held his own, posting a .258/.344/.472 slash line with 22 doubles, 16 home runs, and nine stolen bases.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect
Jhostynxon Garcia was able to snap his brief skid at Triple-A with a big showing on Thursday. Facing the Iowa Cubs, Garcia went 3-for-5 with a home run. Leading up to this game, Garcia went 0-for-11 over his last three contests at Worcester. However, before this slight bump, Garcia was flashing immense upside at the top level of the minor leagues, posting a .381/.409/.881 slash line with four doubles, one triple, five home runs, and a 10:1 K:BB. Since joining Triple-A, the 22-year-old outfielder has looked rather impressive, holding a stellar .300/.366/.575 slash line with 17 long balls across a 62-game stint. Given his elite production at the top level of the Boston system, Garcia could be in the mix for a late-season MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
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August 15, 2025
Boston Red Sox two-way prospect Conrad Cason (elbow) announced on his social media that he underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday. The 19-year-old has pitched in just one game this season in the Florida Complex League and appeared as a batter in two. As a hitter, Cason went 1-for-4 with a single, tallied two RBI, and struck out one. On the bump, Cason logged two no-hit innings with a 5:1 K:BB. However, the 19-year-old has been shut down since May due to arm fatigue and will now face a much longer recovery process. Cason joined Boston in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Greater Atlanta Christian HS. Dynasty managers should expect Cason to remain sidelined throughout the vast majority of the 2026 regular season.
--Andy SmithSource: Andrew Parker
August 15, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans impressed during Thursday's joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Evans won a red-zone battle against cornerback Jalen Ramsey for a two-point conversion, then capped the day by hauling in a touchdown from
Baker Mayfield during a two-minute drill. After posting a "down year" in 2024 with 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns, Evans looks determined to return to elite form in 2025. The veteran remains one of the NFL's most reliable end-zone threats, and fantasy managers should consider him a steady WR2 with WR1 upside heading into draft season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rick Stroud
August 15, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield's strong performance in Friday's practice made additional reps this weekend unnecessary. The veteran signal-caller is coming off a career year, finishing as the QB4 in fantasy football last season. With
Chris Godwin returning to full health alongside
Mike Evans, Mayfield has a strong supporting cast to build on his 2024 success. Fantasy managers should view him as a solid mid-round quarterback option and a value pick once the elite tier of signal-callers is off the board.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rick Stroud
August 15, 2025
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect
Brandon Sproat allowed six runs (five earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out six over 3 1/3 innings against Triple-A Rochester. Sproad had been money for an extended period before this implosion with a 1.15 ERA in 39 innings since June 28. He allowed the same number of runs on Thursday night as he did during that entire stretch. The right-hander was erratic with his control, as he threw just 50 of 90 pitches for strikes. That was a common issue for him during his struggles for the first few months of the season before cleaning some of it up. For the season, he holds a 4.40 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 92:48 K:BB ratio in 104 1/3 innings.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Boston Red Sox second base prospect
Kristian Campbell went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two additional runs scored on Thursday. Campbell started in left field in this game and has shown his versatility as a defender at Triple-A with multiple starts at different spots on the diamond. The 23-year-old has been surging so far in August, hitting .326/.420/.512 with two homers and two stolen bases. Campbell was demoted to Triple-A Worcester on June 20 after struggling for a prolonged period of time in the majors. He was slashing .223/.319/.345 at the time of his demotion and has been solid in the minors since. The strikeout rate is still higher than you would like to see at 26%, but he owns a .410 OBP and is trending positively. There's a good chance he comes back up to the majors before the season ends.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Miami Marlins third base prospect
Deyvison De Los Santos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss against Triple-A Norfolk. It was the slugger's first long ball of August and his first one since July 22. However, he's still been productive at the plate during the month, cutting down the strikeouts and taking more walks with a 7:9 BB:K ratio in 45-at bats. It's led to a .289 average and .385 on-base percentage compared to his season-long marks of .251 and .321. The power is most appealing about De Los Santos' profile, but it comes with a good amount of chase and strikeouts, which limit his upside. It's a small sample so far in August, but it's still positive to see. De Los Santos ranks as the number 24 prospect in the Marlins system according to MLB.com.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Washington Nationals relief pitcher
Cole Henry earned the first save of his career in a 3-2 win over the Phillies on Thursday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one. The closing job opened up with
Kyle Finnegan being dealt at the trade deadline, and Henry was rumored to be in the mix for saves. The 26-year-old has pitched decently well this season, posting a 3.65 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 44 ⅓ innings. While he shouldn't be expected to handle the full responsibility of the ninth-inning duties, he certainly has the most upside. His main competition is Jose Ferrer, who has an ERA north of 4.50.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher
Cade Smith secured his sixth save of the season in Thursday's 9-4 win over the Marlins. It didn't look like he would be needed with a five-run lead heading into the ninth, but
Nic Enright loaded the bases to create a save situation with one out remaining. Smith made quick work of the situation, needing five pitches to get
Liam Hicks to line out. The 26-year-old has been dominant since taking over the closer role from
Emmanuel Clase, as he's now up to nine consecutive scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and one walk in that span. He has always been one of the most dominant middle relievers in baseball, and should be viewed as a top-10 closer now that the job is his.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher
Dietrich Enns locked down his first save of the season in Thursday's 5-3 victory against the Mariners. He entered with a three-run lead and gave up two hits and a walk that cut the lead to two, but he ultimately shut the door after 23 pitches. He has done well since being dealt to Baltimore at the trade deadline, striking out 12 in his first 6 ⅓ innings with the team. Don't expect the 34-year-old to take over as the sole closer for the squad, but their bullpen situation is messy enough for him to continue to be in the mix.
Keegan Akin was the favorite to take over the ninth-inning duties, but he has struggled with two consecutive blown saves.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman
Bobby Seymour is expected to be called up to the major league roster to join the team on Friday, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He's had a great year in Triple-A, slashing .263/.327/.553 with 30 home runs, 87 RBI, and 70 runs in 105 games. While he wasn't an elite prospect from the start, being drafted back in the 13th round of the 2021 draft, he has consistently slugged his way through every level of the minors. The 26-year-old could see decent playing time with
Jonathan Aranda (wrist) on the injured list, and is worth monitoring in deeper leagues if you need a power boost.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Marc Topkin
August 14, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop
Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day injured list in Triple-A on Thursday, reports Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. He has been out of game action since June with a hamstring strain, but he is finally healthy. A lot has happened for the major league club while the 23-year-old has been sidelined, as the departure of
Josh Naylor and
Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline created plenty of open playing time opportunities. The rookie played only 14 games in 2023 and eight games in 2025, so it's likely that Arizona will jump at the chance to finally lock him in for consistent at-bats to close out the season. He'll need some time to get back up to speed in the minors, but expect a promotion at some point in the coming weeks.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Jose M. Romero
August 14, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus "might lead the team in training camp receptions," according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Antwaan Randle El described Zaccheaus as "the F-receiver in this offense." Zaccheaus played in 17 games last season for the Washington Commanders, recording 45 receptions for 506 yards and three touchdowns. He's part of a crowded wide receiver room in Chicago that also includes
DJ Moore,
Rome Odunze, and rookie
Luther Burden III. However, it sounds as though the Bears plan to utilize Zaccheaus in a fairly consistent role. His usage could cut into the fantasy outlooks for Chicago's top three receivers, so it's something to monitor when the first-team offense gets reps in the team's second preseason game on Sunday.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
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