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Erik Miller Worth Stashing for Second-Half Saves?
San Francisco Giants left-hander Erik Miller worked 1 1/3 innings on Sunday, struck out two, allowed one hit, walked none, and allowed no runs against the Rockies, picking up his second win of the season. Miller also has an impressive 10 holds for the year, along with two saves in three opportunities and a 3.29 ERA, with 38 punchouts in 27 1/3 innings (32 appearances). His WHIP remains incredibly high for a reliever (1.50), and his control at times falters tremendously (16.5 percent walk rate), but his stuff and velocity are good enough to keep his high WHIP afloat. He generates a ton of strikeouts and whiffs (31.4 percent and 34.4 percent, respectively), and allows a .190 xBA. Caleb Kilian appears to be the preferred choice to close out games for the Giants, as he has eight saves in 11 opportunities; however, he has blown two saves in the past six outings and has a 4.74 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. It's a long shot that Miller becomes the preferred closer, as he is also utilized as a left-handed specialist; however, if Kilian continues to falter, it could keep the door open for Miller. If you are in saves-and-holds leagues, Miller will continue to provide solid value in deeper formats.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Nate Ament Held to Seven Points in Summer League Loss to Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks forward Nate Ament posted seven points on 3-for-7 shooting, 1-for-2 from three, five rebounds, and three turnovers in 25 minutes during Sunday's 90-80 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Spurs. The No. 13 pick started but couldn't find offensive rhythm, cooling off after a cleaner debut Friday against the Heat. Ament landed in Milwaukee through the deal that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami, so the retooling Bucks can afford to bring him along slowly. He averaged 16.7 points at Tennessee and flashes real scoring upside, but he's a long-term stash, not a factor in fantasy lineups this season. Brayden Burries paced Milwaukee with 26 points.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Bijan Robinson Still Worth a Top-Three Redraft Pick
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson already showed he can dominate fantasy without taking every backfield carry. Tyler Allgeier logged 143 attempts and scored eight rushing touchdowns last year, yet Robinson still led the NFL with 2,298 yards from scrimmage. His receiving line did a lot of the damage: 79 catches, 820 yards, and four scores, along with 1,478 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Atlanta replaced Allgeier with Brian Robinson Jr., a 225-pound downhill runner who can take some of the heavier inside work. That should not be confused with a threat to Bijan's passing-down role or overall standing. He handled 366 touches in 2025, and the new staff plans to keep the wide-zone base while adding gap concepts. A repeat of nearly 2,300 yards is unlikely, but Robinson does not need one to challenge for the overall RB1 finish. RotoBaller has him second overall in half-PPR and third in PPR. Both prices fit the workload and ceiling.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Keaton Wagler Scores 23 Points in Clippers Win
Los Angeles Clippers guard Keaton Wagler contributed 23 points, four assists, one rebound, and one steal across 28 minutes in Sunday's 104-82 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Utah Jazz. The No. 5 overall pick bounced back from a quiet debut, shooting 6-for-16 from the field, 4-for-7 from three-point range, and 3-for-4 at the line. Los Angeles took control by outscoring Utah 42-18 in the third quarter, giving Wagler a much cleaner second-half runway. The shooting response was encouraging, but he still needs more efficient shot creation to strengthen his early fantasy case.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jacob Webb Earns Another Save for Cubs, Entering Must-Roster Status?
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jacob Webb notched his fifth save of the season on Sunday, working two-thirds of an inning and recording both outs without any traffic. Webb has not allowed a run since June 20, his last blown save, and since then has recorded two wins, three saves, and two holds. On the season as a whole, he now has a solid 3.05 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 48:16 K:BB ratio with five saves (nine opportunities), seven holds, and three wins in 42 appearances. He has clearly taken over as the preferred option in the Cubs bullpen for saves, and provides tremendous short-term value while Daniel Palencia (elbow) is on the injured list and is expected back in late July. The Cubs are also a top option to shop for a reliever on the market as the trade deadline approaches, so Webb's value may be short-lived; however, based on the 2026 closer market, he has entered must-roster status in deeper formats.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
De'Zhaun Stribling a Dynasty Stash, Not a Redraft Sleeper
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is easy to like in dynasty and much harder to trust for 2026. San Francisco used the 33rd pick on him after five college seasons, 216 catches, 2,964 yards, and 23 touchdowns. Then there is the athletic piece: 6-foot-2, 207 pounds, and 4.36 speed. The problem is getting him the ball right away. Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, and Christian Kirk are already in the receiver room, while George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey remain major parts of the passing game. Stribling could eventually push Kirk for snaps, and his blocking gives him a chance to handle some of the dirty work Jauan Jennings used to do. That still may not turn into useful weekly volume as a rookie. RotoBaller has him 16th in its latest one-quarterback rookie rankings and WR75 for redraft. A mid-second rookie pick is fine. In seasonal leagues, he is a late watch-list name unless camp gives us a much clearer role.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brayden Burries Leads Milwaukee Against the Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries provided 26 points, three rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks across 30 minutes in Sunday's 90-80 Summer League loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The No. 10 pick shot 9-for-16 from the field and 4-for-5 from three-point range, easily his best scoring performance of the summer. Burries has now scored 12, 18, and 26 points in his first three Summer League outings. The defensive stats made this line even more useful, but his early fantasy value still depends on earning a real role in Milwaukee's guard rotation.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Alpha Diallo Joins Nuggets on One-Year Minimum Deal
The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million guaranteed deal with EuroLeague Defender of the Year Alpha Diallo, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 29-year-old spent five seasons with AS Monaco, averaging 11.9 points and 4.4 rebounds while leading the EuroLeague in steals last season on 50.1 percent shooting. A 6-foot-7 wing who defends multiple positions but never became a reliable outside threat, Diallo projects as a bench stopper rather than a rotation lock in Denver. He lands behind Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, and Julian Strawther, with Peyton Watson's restricted free agency still unresolved. There's no fantasy angle here yet. Diallo stays off NBA boards until he carves out real minutes next to Nikola Jokic.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Conor McGregor Suffers An Injury In UFC 329 Main Event
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor injured his knee and suffered a first-round TKO loss to Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday. McGregor tried landing a flying roundhouse kick, but he landed awkwardly on his leg, injuring his knee immediately. Holloway landed a few punches on McGregor while the Irishman was on the ground. McGregor managed to get back on his feet, but the referee stopped the fight, seeing that McGregor's leg was severely compromised. In 1:09 of action, McGregor wasn't able to land any significant strikes. McGregor will likely have a lengthy recovery as it's suspected that he tore his MCL or ACL.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Max Holloway Returns To The Win Column
Former featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway returned to the win column, beating Conor McGregor via first-round TKO in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday. McGregor injured his leg on his first kick. Holloway was punching McGregor on the ground, and while McGregor managed to get up, he wasn't able to continue fighting due to suffering a knee injury. In 1:09 of action, Holloway landed 12 significant strikes. With the win, Holloway improved to 28-9 as a pro and is now 24-9 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Benoit Saint Denis Suffers First-Round Submission Loss
Benoit Saint Denis suffered a first-round submission loss to former interim title challenger Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 329 on Saturday. Saint Denis immediately started pressuring Pimblett, and not long after, Saint Denis went for a takedown. However, Pimblett stuffed the takedown and sank in the guillotine choke. Saint Denis refused to tap, and as a result, he went unconscious. In 52 seconds of action, Saint Denis landed only a single significant strike. With the loss, Saint Denis dropped to 9-4 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Paddy Pimblett Gets Submission Win At UFC 329
Former interim title challenger Paddy Pimblett returned to the win column by defeating Benoit Saint Denis via first-round submission in the co-main event of UFC 329 on Saturday. Pimblett stuffed a takedown and grabbed the neck, sinking in a guillotine choke. Saint Denis refused to tap out and went unconscious as a result. In 52 seconds of action, Pimblett landed four significant strikes. With the win, Pimblett improved to 24-4 as a pro and is now 8-1 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Cory Sandhagen Drops Decision At UFC 329
Former title challenger Cory Sandhagen suffered a unanimous decision loss to Mario Bautista on the main card of UFC 329 on Saturday. Sandhagen had some success in the first round, but near the end of the round, Bautista caught Sandhagen with a Suloev stretch, badly injuring Sandhagen's leg in the process. In the end, all three judges scored the fight 29-28. In 15 minutes of action, Sandhagen landed a takedown and 89 significant strikes. With the loss, Sandhagen dropped to 11-6 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Mario Bautista Avenges 2019 Loss
Mario Bautista avenged his UFC debut loss by beating former title challenger Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC 329 on Saturday. Bautista caught Sandhagen late in the opening round in a Suloev stretch, hurting his leg. The second and third rounds were much easier for Bautista, who took Sandhagen down time and time again. When it was over, Bautista got the unanimous decision win with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28 in his favor. In 15 minutes of action, Bautista landed eight takedowns and 114 significant strikes. With the win, Bautista improved to 18-3 as a pro and is now 12-3 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Zack Wheeler Continues to Pitch With a Chip on his Shoulder, Fans 10 on Sunday
After admitting that he turned down an invitation to the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia next week, Philadelphia Phillies veteran right-hander Zack Wheeler had another dominant outing on Sunday in the team's 5-0 shutout win in Motown over the Detroit Tigers. Wheeler outdueled ace Tarik Skubal, tossing six shutout innings, allowing only two hits, walking two, and striking out 10 batters to lower his season ERA to 2.13 and pick up his 10th win of the 2026 season. After initially being a National League All-Star snub, the 36-year-old declined an invite and said that he wouldn't stand for being disrespected. Wheeler had been pitching well all year, but this seems to have really lit a fire under him, and he's now recorded double-digit strikeouts in his last three starts while fanning 34 hitters in 17 1/3 innings over that span. In addition to his sharp 2.13 ERA, Wheeler has a 0.89 WHIP with 108 strikeouts and only 22 innings over 15 starts and 93 innings in his 12th year in the league. The three-time All-Star has exceeded expectations after coming into the 2026 campaign as more of a question mark following thoracic outlet syndrome that shut him down early in 2025.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Carlos Rodon Could Get Back on a Mound Next Week
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) has had a few good days of throwing, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Rodon wasn't scheduled to throw on Sunday, but he will throw just about every day during the All-Star break, and it could include a bullpen session. The 33-year-old three-time All-Star isn't going to be ready to rejoin New York's starting rotation just out of the break next weekend and will most likely need several bullpen sessions before embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment later this month. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Rodon to be a realistic candidate for a return to New York's starting rotation until August, especially when considering he got a late start to the 2026 season after having surgery on the same elbow last October to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur. Despite durability concerns, Rodon can still help fantasy managers in all leagues in the second half after going 4-2 with a 3.30 ERA (3.44 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 52 strikeouts and 26 walks in 46 1/3 innings across his nine starts for the Yanks.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Max Fried Could Make a Rehab Start on Friday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Max Fried's (elbow) live bullpen session on Saturday went well, and his next step is "likely" a minor-league rehab game, which could come as soon as Friday, July 17, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. In his live session with Double-A Somerset this weekend, Fried went three innings and threw 44 pitches. The 32-year-old three-time All-Star will look to build up his pitch count late next week in his first rehab start since going on the 15-day injured list back on May 16 due to a bone bruise in his left elbow. Because of how long he's been away from the Yankees' rotation, fantasy managers should expect Fried to make at least two rehab starts and potentially return before the end of July. The former seventh overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2012 must remain stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues. Before getting hurt, Fried was 4-3 in his 10 starts (61 2/3 innings) with a 3.21 ERA (2.71 FIP), 1.00 WHIP, and 50:19 K:BB in his second season in the Bronx. If he can stay healthy in the second half, Fried could help carry fantasy pitching staffs.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Jurrangelo Cijntje Heading to Triple-A After All-Star Break
The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting switch pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis when minor-league play begins after the All-Star break, according to Rob Rains of the St. Louis Sports Page. Cijntje, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make the jump to the highest level on the farm after going 3-4 with a 5.04 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 100 strikeouts and 40 walks in 80 1/3 innings pitched across 17 starts. The 23-year-old former 15th overall pick by the Seattle Mariners out of Mississippi State University was acquired by the Cardinals in the Brendan Donovan trade in the offseason. Cijntje obviously has unique talents on the mound for his ability to pitch from both sides, but the native of the Netherlands hasn't really stood out with either arm yet in the minors in 2026. If Cijntje does debut in the big leagues this year with the Red Birds, it likely won't be until later in the season, and it'll likely come in a bullpen role that won't give him a ton of fantasy baseball value. The 5-foot-11, 200-pounder is a natural southpaw, but he has shown better stuff from the right side so far as a pro.
Source: St. Louis Sports Page - Rob Rains
Source: St. Louis Sports Page - Rob Rains
Emerson Hancock has X-Rays Come Back Negative
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock (finger) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hancock was struck in the hand by a comebacker during the first inning of this game. He attempted to stay in the game, but Hancock was taken out in the second inning. He finished this outing with 1.2 innings of work and two strikeouts. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so it appears Hancock has avoided any significant injuries. The All-Star break begins on Monday, so Hancock will get a few days to rest before game action returns. The hope is that he'll be able to avoid a trip to the Injured List, and the Mariners can just slot him towards the back of the rotation to give him as much time as possible to recover.
Source: Ryan Divish
Source: Ryan Divish
Cristopher Sanchez Named National League Starting Pitcher for All-Star Game
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez has been named the starting pitcher for the National League during the upcoming All-Star Game. It's only fitting that Sanchez gets the nod in his home ballpark in Philadelphia. The fact it's in Philly likely helped his case to start, but Sanchez is deserving of the honor. The southpaw owns a 2.62 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and a 144/25 K/BB ratio across 20 starts this season. This will be the second All-Star selection of his career. Sanchez also made the team during the 2024 season as a member of the Phillies. Toronto Blue Jays stud Dylan Cease will be on the opposing side during Tuesday's All-Star contest.
Source: Matt Gelb
Source: Matt Gelb
Dylan Cease Named American League Starter for All-Star Game
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease will get the nod as the American League starting pitcher during the upcoming All-Star Game in Philadelphia. This is a well-deserved honor for Cease, who has been outstanding during his first season with the Blue Jays. The right-hander owns a 2.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and a 148/44 K/BB ratio across 17 starts this season. This will be the first All-Star game of his eight-year career. The Blue Jays currently sit in the cellar of the AL East as we head into the All-Star break. That is no fault of Cease, who has been electric to begin his Blue Jays career.
Source: Keegan Matheson
Source: Keegan Matheson
Blaze Alexander Diagnosed with Hand Fracture
Baltimore Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander (hand) suffered a non-displaced hand fracture after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Alexander was 2-for-2 at the plate with a walk and two runs scored before getting nailed by a pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning. He was immediately removed for a pinch runner and will now almost certainly be placed on the Injured List. This is a tough break for Alexander, who was hitting extremely well since the beginning of June. The All-Star break begins on Monday, which means the Orioles have a few days to officially place Alexander on the shelf. It's unclear who is going to replace him, but fantasy managers should expect to be without Alexander for a few weeks.
Source: Matt Weyrich
Source: Matt Weyrich
Tommy Troy to Undergo an MRI
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tommy Troy (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on Monday. Troy was held out of Sunday's lineup after suffering a shoulder contusion during Saturday's contest. The team will do imaging to determine the severity of the right shoulder injury. The All-Star break is beginning on Monday, so the D-Backs will have a few days to decide what they want to do with Troy. If he does miss additional time, Ryan Waldschmidt figures to see additional playing time in center field. Waldschmidt could be worth adding in deep leagues if Troy does end up on the Injured List.
Source: Nick Piecoro
Source: Nick Piecoro
Ryan Blaney Will Start in Pole Position for Atlanta
Ryan Blaney of Team Penske scored the pole position for the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway in qualifying. This is Blaney's second pole at Atlanta after he scored one previously in February 2025. In nine Cup races at the site since 2022, Blaney has had seven top-10 finishes and led in eight different events. After 19 races completed for the 2026 season, Blaney has one win, 14 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 11.1. In 27 races since 2022 at drafting tracks, Blaney has 13 top-10 finishes, including two wins. Although Blaney has no upside for Place Differential since he starts first, he is in prime position to lead laps and has been one of the top drivers at finishing drafting tracks well. Even though he is a DFS risk, Blaney is a solid driver to consider for tournament lineups only.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Kyle Larson Presents Plenty of Risk for Atlanta DFS Lineups
Kyle Larson will start third for this week's Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. This matches the best starting position of Larson's Cup career at Atlanta. In nine Cup races at the site since 2022, Larson has only one top-5 finish, but he did lead 48 laps in the previous race at the Atlanta track earlier in the season before being involved in an accident. Through 19 races this season, Larson has 11 top-10 finishes with an average finish of 15.0. In 27 races at drafting tracks since 2022, Larson has five top-10 finishes, with his last one being in the August 2025 Daytona race. Larson is known for his struggles with drafting tracks, and he has a high starting position, giving him plenty of DFS risk based on his starting position. Outside of tournament lineups, Larson is not recommended for most DFS lineups as a result.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Jake Fraley Gets Pulled Off Rehab Assignment
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Fraley (groin) was pulled off his rehab assignment on Sunday. Fraley was five games into his rehab assignment before feeling something in the area of his hernia surgery. He'll head back to the doctor for further examination before the Rays decide what to do next with him. He seemed to be nearing the point of finally returning, but will now need to ramp up again. Once healthy, Fraley could offer some deep league value. At this point, it's unclear when Fraley will finally play, so fantasy managers should move on in all formats.
Source: Marc Topkin
Source: Marc Topkin
What Should Fantasy Managers Do With Chase Elliott at Atlanta?
Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will start seventh for this week's Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, the Quaker State 400. With his second top-10 start at the site of the year, Elliott has scored consecutive top-10 starting spots at Atlanta in his Cup career for the first time since 2022. In eight races at Atlanta since 2022, Elliott has two wins and four top-10 finishes. He never placed outside of the top 20 in that span at Atlanta. After 19 races this season, Elliott has two wins, eight top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 13.2. In 26 races at drafting tracks since 2022, Elliott has 13 top-10 finishes, including three victories. Even if Elliott is one of the best statistical drivers at Atlanta and other drafting tracks, his high starting position makes him difficult to recommend for DFS outside of tournament lineups due to his Place Differential risk. However, if there is any driver to recommend for tournament DFS lineups who can stay in the top 10, Elliott is one of the top drivers to maintain a top finish.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Brice Matthews Removed with Knee Injury
Houston Astros outfielder Brice Matthews (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Matthews injured his knee when he collided with the wall during the first inning of this contest. Matthews finished out the inning, but was pulled out of the game before taking his first at-bat. Taylor Trammell pinch hit for Matthews and took over in center field for the rest of the contest. The Astros will likely do more testing on Matthews before deciding if he needs to be placed on the Injured List. The All-Star break begins on Monday, so the Astros won't need to make any decisions right away.
Source: Matt Kawahara
Source: Matt Kawahara
William Byron has Plenty of Upside for Atlanta DFS Lineups
William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports will start in the 26th position for this week's Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. Byron is the only driver from Hendrick to qualify outside the top 10 in this week's race. In nine races at Atlanta since 2022, Byron has two wins and three top-10 finishes. Through 19 races so far this year, Byron has nine top-10 finishes with an average finish of 15.8. The No. 24 Chevrolet driver has 10 top-10 finishes in his last 19 starts at drafting tracks. Byron has plenty of upside while being aligned with one of the top teams in the field. Fantasy players should target Byron as a driver worth rostering in all formats.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Jason Foley Activated Off Injured List on Sunday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jason Foley (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day Injured List on Sunday. The right-hander is ready to make his team debut after missing the first few months of the season. Foley has finally recovered from arthroscopic shoulder surgery that he underwent in May of 2025. The expectation is that Foley will begin in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen. If he pitches well, Foley could quickly work his way into save situations. He registered 28 saves with a 3.15 ERA across 60 innings with the Detroit Tigers in 2024. He's someone to keep an eye on as a possible saves target in deep leagues during the second half of the season.
Source: Giants PR
Source: Giants PR
