July 25, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they placed outfielder
Alek Thomas on the bereavement list and recalled outfielder
Jorge Barrosa from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Thomas will most likely miss the entire weekend series in Pittsburgh at PNC Park against the Pirates.
Jake McCarthy is making the start in center field and will hit seventh in Friday's series opener against Pirates right-hander
Mike Burrows. The 25-year-old Thomas is most useful for his range and glove on defense in center field. In his fourth year with the D-backs, he's hit a middling .246/.294/.366 with a career-best .660 OPS, five home runs, 26 RBI, 33 runs scored and five stolen bases in 292 trips to the plate over 90 games. Although McCarthy has gone just 13-for-93 (.140) on the year, he has more offensive upside in fantasy than Thomas.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Diamondbacks
July 25, 2025
Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever
Alex Lange (lat) allowed a run and two hits while walking none and striking out one with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday as part of his minor-league rehab assignment, according to MLB.com. Lange threw a hitless inning with a walk and a strikeout for the Mud Hens on July 20, but he will need to throw on back-to-back days in the minors before the Tigers activate him from the 60-day injured list. The 29-year-old had surgery in June of last year to fix a right-lat avulsion, but he's nearing his return and could be ready to return to the majors in early August. The former first-rounder by the Chicago Cubs had a career-high 26 saves in 2023 with Detroit before getting injured in 2024. Lange has proven himself in high-leverage situations before, but expect the Tigers to ease him into their bullpen to close out the 2025 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 25, 2025
Detroit Tigers right-hander
Alex Cobb (hip) received injections in his left hip during the All-Star break to treat remaining inflammation in his hip, per MLB.com. Cobb then completed a bullpen session on Tuesday. The veteran has dealt with pain in both of his hips, but manager A.J. Hinch said that the team remains hopeful that Cobb will be able to return later in the season. The 37-year-old has been out all season, and fantasy managers should not be holding out the same hope that the Tigers are. Cobb has already had surgery on his left hip, and the fact that he's still dealing with issues isn't a good sign at all. We wouldn't be surprised at all if Cobb doesn't make it back to pitch for the Tigers this year. Even if Cobb does return to the Tigers this year, he could be relegated to a bullpen role. There's virtually zero upside here.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 25, 2025
Chicago Cubs right-hander
Javier Assad (oblique) had a nice showing in his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, tossing three shutout innings with one hit allowed, no walks and six strikeouts. It wasn't a bad showing at all, even if it wasn't against great competition, for Assad's first outing since April. The 27-year-old has been out all season, so he has a ways to go in his rehab assignment and won't be an option for the big-league club until at least mid-August, if not later. It's unclear if Assad will have a rotation spot waiting for him when he comes off the injured list, but he could have an opportunity based on the fact that lefty
Justin Steele (elbow) is out for the year and
Jameson Taillon (calf) is also on the IL. Still, Assad offers limited fantasy upside with a career 7.6 K/9 in 294 innings.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milb.com
July 25, 2025
The New York Yankees are acquiring third baseman
Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday in exchange for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and
Josh Grosz, a source tells MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. McMahon will join the Bronx Bombers as their starting third baseman as the Yankees look to get back to the World Series this fall. The 30-year-old McMahon is leaving one of the most hitter-friendly parks in baseball in Coors Field for Yankee Stadium's short porch in right field, but he'll be leaving the worst team in baseball for one of the better ones. McMahon was an All-Star for the first time last year but has hit just .217/.314/.403 with 16 home runs, 35 RBI, 42 runs and a league-leading 127 strikeouts in 100 games in 2025. A change of scenery and a better lineup around him could certainly help McMahon finish the year much stronger.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
July 25, 2025
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will look to get back in the win column when he takes on former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Since joining the promotion, Whittaker has established himself as one of the greatest middleweights of all time and one of the UFC's most popular competitors. Whittaker was last seen in action at UFC 308, where he suffered a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev. DraftKings sees Whittaker as the favorite with a salary of $8,400.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said throughout the spring how impressed they were with rookie running back
Tahj Brooks' pass-catching abilities out of the backfield. Reporter Jaron May writes that Brooks had three catches -- two checkdowns and one designed route -- in the first set of 11-on-11 drills at training camp practice on Friday. The 23-year-old sixth-round selection wasn't a very prolific pass-catcher in his college days at Texas Tech, but he could be used more as a receiver at the next level as he competes for a depth role going into his first NFL season.
Chase Brown is the team's unquestioned lead back, but Brooks will compete with
Zack Moss (neck) and
Samaje Perine for a change-of-pace role. For now, he's more of a dynasty stash.
--Keith HernandezSource: WLWT - Jaron May
July 25, 2025
Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder will look to remain undefeated in the UFC as he takes on former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Since joining the leading promotion, de Ridder has looked terrific, winning all three of his UFC fights. De Ridder was last seen in action in May at Des Moines, where he defeated previously undefeated Bo Nickal via second-round TKO. DraftKings sees de Ridder as the underdog with a salary of $7,800.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
Washington Nationals outfield prospect
Robert Hassell III continued to swing a hot bat as he went deep for the second-straight contest on Thursday evening. Facing Triple-A Scranton, the No. 11-ranked prospect in D.C. went 3-for-5 with a long ball and a stolen base. This outing also extended his current hitting streak to seven games. During this impressive stretch, the 23-year-old has posted a .464/.545/.714 slash line with eight RBI, two home runs, and two stolen bases. Earlier this season, Hassell made his MLB debut but struggled, holding a modest .218/.228/.269 slash line with a .497 OPS across a 21-game stint. Given his impressive production at Triple-A, Hassell should be in the mix to return to the majors in the near future.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 25, 2025
Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against surging Marcus McGhee in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. After losing to former champions Aljamain Sterling, Sean O'Malley and current bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, Yan has bounced back by defeating Song Yadong via unanimous decision. Yan was last seen in action in November at UFC Macau, where he outclassed former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo to win a unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Yan as a massive favorite with a salary of $9,300.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
Surging Marcus McGhee will look to extend his win streak when he takes on former bantamweight champion Petr Yan in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. McGhee has looked outstanding, winning all four of his fights in the UFC. The only time McGhee lost was to Rafael do Nascimento back in 2022. Since then, McGhee has won six in a row. He was last seen in action in November at UFC 309, where he defeated Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees McGhee as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,900.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Erick All Jr. (knee) is set to miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing a second surgery on his ACL this offseason, according to James Rapien of BengalsTalk.com. All was seen at training camp practice on Thursday walking around with a brace on his right knee. The 24-year-old played in just seven games in his final season in college due to a torn ACL, and he tore the ACL in the same knee last year as well. The Iowa product appeared in nine games (six starts) with the Bengals in his rookie season before injuring his knee and caught 20 of 22 targets for 158 yards and no touchdowns. It's been a tough go for All the last two years, but he's hoping to come back strong in 2026. With All out for all of this year, it will mean more work for both
Mike Gesicki and
Drew Sample.
--Keith HernandezSource: BengalsTalk.com - James Rapien
July 25, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect
Adam Macko tossed five shutout innings en route to picking up the victory over Triple-A Columbus on Thursday evening. In this outing, the left-hander allowed just one hit with two walks. He struck out five. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for the southpaw as he entered this game holding a hefty 10.93 ERA with a 2.64 WHIP across his last 14 innings (four starts). Through 30 innings with Triple-A Buffalo this season, Mack has struggled to find consistency, sitting with a 6.90 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP across 30 innings. Earlier in the season, the Blue Jays noted that Macko could be in the mix for a promotion later in the season. For now, fantasy managers should leave him on the waiver wire. However, if he were to continue to turn the corner, he could be worth a look in deeper AL-only formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 25, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting shortstop prospect Emil Morales to Low-A Rancho Cucamonga, as reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Despite being only 18 years old, Morales already ranks quite high in the Dodger system, currently listed as the No. 7 prospect on MLB.com. Through the first half of the 2025 campaign, the infielder has spent the entire season in the Arizona Complex League. In the ACL, Morales has flashed immense upside, posting a .300/.383/.498 slash line with 13 doubles, nine home runs, and six stolen bases. In 2024, he spent time in the DSL and posted an impressive .342 AVG with an eye-catching 1.169 OPS across a 46-game stint. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Morales, as he could continue to climb through the Los Angeles system quite quickly.
--Andy SmithSource: Chase Ford
July 25, 2025
Marc-Andre Barriault will look to win back-to-back fights as he takes on UFC prospect Shara Magomedov on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. After losing three consecutive fights, Barriault returned to the win column in his last fight by beating Bruno Silva via first-round knockout, which led to a Performance of the Night bonus and a new contract. Since signing with the UFC, Barriault has gone 6-8 with one NC. DraftKings sees Barriault as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,600.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July
25,
2025
Yahoo
Sports'
Jori
Epstein
reports
that
Cincinnati
Bengals
coaches
and
players
have
been
very
high
on
running
back
Chase
Brown
this
summer.
"I
think
Chase
Brown
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to,
by
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July 25, 2025
UFC prospect Shara Magomedov will look to return to the win column when he takes on Marc-Andre Barriault on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Magomedov was last seen in action in February at UFC Saudi Arabia, where he suffered the first loss of his career to Michael "Venom" Page via unanimous decision. Prior to his loss to Page, Magomedov was on a 15-fight win streak, with four of those wins being in the UFC. DraftKings sees Magomedov as a massive favorite with a salary of $9,600.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ching-Hsien Ko is set to join Low-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Ko is currently ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect in the Dodger system on MLB.com. The 18-year-old has spent the entire 2025 campaign in the Arizona Complex League. Through 53 games with the Dodgers' affiliate, Ko has held a strong .367/.487/.539 slash line with 15 doubles, two triples, and four home runs. He has scored 43 runs, tacked on 39 RBI, and held a 40:39 K:BB. Last season, through nine games in the DSL, Ko posted a modest .241/.450/.448 line. Fantasy managers should expect the 18-year-old to remain with Low-A through the final months of the campaign.
--Andy SmithSource: Chase Ford
July
25,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
rookie
wide
receiver
Jalen
Royals
continues
to
impress
early
in
training
camp
and
had
one
of
the
best
days
on
the
field
during
practice
on
Friday,
according
to
Jesse
Newell
of
The
Kansas
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July 25, 2025
Asu Almbayev will look to get back in the win column as he faces off against Jose Ochoa on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Almabayev's win streak made it to 17 before it was snapped in his last outing, as he was stopped by Manel Kape via third-round TKO. Prior to his last bout, Almbayev defeated Matheus Nicolau via unanimous decision. Since signing with the leading promotion, Almbayev has gone 4-1. DraftKings sees Almbayev as a slight underdog with a salary of $8,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
In the midst of Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons' ongoing contract-extension talks with the team, quarterback
Dak Prescott praised Parsons with how he's been handling the situation while still working out with the team at training camp. "He's a great teammate, showing up, obviously not just on the field and being focused, but whether it be in the camaraderie, hanging out, dinner. He's not just doing it to sign off and say, 'Hey, Jerry, look at me.' He wants to be out there practicing. And honestly, I'm glad he's not. He can't do that to himself. That's the business of it. That's the business of a holdout, so I do think he's taken some great steps with being here," Prescott said. The signal-caller also said he thinks Parsons deserves to be paid, which he surely will, most likely before the start of the 2025 season. Parsons is expected to become the highest-paid non-QB when he eventually agrees to a new deal with Dallas.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
July 25, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting outfield prospect Eduardo Quintero to High-A Great Lakes, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Quintero is currently considered to be the No. 5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com and the No. 89-ranked overall prospect in the sport. The 19-year-old has enjoyed an impressive campaign at Low-A and is being rewarded with a somewhat early promotion. Through 81 games with Low-A Rancho, Quintero has posted a strong .306/.426/.533 slash line with 18 doubles, 14 home runs, and 35 stolen bases. He has held an 88:65 K:BB and scored 73 runs. During his first taste of Low-A in 2024, he held a .196/.333/.283 line. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his development, as he is quickly rising up prospect boards.
--Andy SmithSource: Chase Ford
July 25, 2025
Jose Ochoa will look to win back-to-back fights as he takes on Asu Almabayev on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Ochoa made his UFC debut back in November 2024 at UFC Macau but was unsuccessful as he was defeated by Lone'er Kavanagh via unanimous decision, which was also his first professional loss. He was last seen in action at UFC Atlanta, where he got back in the win column by finishing Cody Durden via second-round TKO. DraftKings sees Ochoa as a slight favorite with a salary of $8,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
The New York Mets have traded right-handed pitching prospect Wellington Aracena and right-hander
Cameron Foster to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for left-hander
Gregory Soto. Aracena has spent the entire 2025 campaign with Low-A St. Lucie. Through 64 1/3 innings, the right-hander has posted a strong 2.38 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He has struck out an impressive 84 batters while allowing 34 free passes. Last season, Aracena made his Low-A debut but struggled, posting a hefty 9.45 ERA with a 2.18 WHIP across six appearances (two starts). Fantasy managers should expect the 20-year-old to remain at the Low-A level with Baltimore for the time being. However, given his strong campaign, he could be in the mix to earn a taste of High-A before the season's end.
--Andy SmithSource: Andy Martino
July 25, 2025
The New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever
Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for minor-league pitchers Wellington Aracena and
Cameron Foster, league sources tell SNY's Andy Martino. The move comes after Soto picked up his first save of the season on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians in the first game after the O's placed closer
Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the injured list. The 30-year-old southpaw mostly served as a lefty specialist out of the bullpen for Baltimore this year and will likely do the same with his move to the National League East. It's bad news for fantasy managers that just picked Soto up off the waiver wire in hopes that he'd see more save chances with the O's. With Soto now gone,
Seranthony Dominguez is the overwhelming favorite for saves in Baltimore until Bautista is able to return.
--Keith HernandezSource: SNY - Andy Martino
July 25, 2025
Bogdan Guskov will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Nikita Krylov on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card opener on Saturday. Since losing his UFC debut to Volkan Oezdemir back in 2023, Guskov has bounced back and won three fights in a row. Last time Guskov was seen in action was in January at UFC 311, where he extended his win streak to three by finishing Billy Elekana via second-round submission. DraftKings sees Guskov as the underdog with a salary of $7,500.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
Nikita Krylov is scheduled to face off against Bogdan Guskov on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card opener on Saturday. Krylov was last seen in action in April at UFC 314, where he lost to former light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes via first-round knockout. Prior to that, Krylov was on a three-fight winning streak. Since signing with the UFC, Krylov has gone 11-8. DraftKings sees Krylov as the favorite with a salary of $8,700.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
July 25, 2025
After the Arizona Diamondbacks traded first baseman
Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, the D-backs will likely turn to
Pavin Smith (oblique) as their everyday starter at first base going forward, even though he's currently on the injured list with a strained right oblique, according to MLB.com's Manny Randhawa. The 29-year-old lefty hitter recently resumed taking dry swings, but it's unclear when he'll begin a minor-league rehab assignment or when he'll return to the big-league roster with added playing time. And when Smith does return to Arizona, he might only be starting at first base when the team faces right-handed pitchers. The former seventh overall pick in 2017 out of Virginia has hit .261/.371/.446 with an .817 OPS, eight homers, 28 RBI and 33 runs in 222 at-bats, but he has just 17 at-bats against southpaws in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Manny Randhawa
July 25, 2025
The Athetic's Tim Britton wouldn't be shocked if New York Mets third baseman
Mark Vientos were traded in the next week, but he also doesn't expect him to be traded, mainly because his right-handed bat can be a useful complement to
Jeff McNeil and Brett Bay, who both hit left-handed, on the infield. Vientos' plate discipline has been similar to his breakout in 2024, but his quality of contact has been way down this season. The ball just hasn't been coming off his bat as expected, and it's been a concern since spring training. The Mets are putting more of an emphasis on Vientos finding more barrels, and they are hoping to see some improvement over the next two months. The 25-year-old former second-rounder is hitting just .224 (57-for-254) with six home runs and 25 RBI in 72 games. However, he's also had a hit in each of his last five games heading into this weekend.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon and Tim Britton
July
25,
2025
At
the
moment,
the
New
York
Mets
believe
that
right-hander
Clay
Holmes
can
blow
past
a
reasonable
innings
expectation
and
remain
effective
into
October
as
a
starting
pitcher,
according
to
The
Athletic's
Tim
Britton.
If
the
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