July 31, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard
Donte DiVincenzo will not be part of Team Italy at the EuroBasket 2025 after sustaining an injury. "I just wanted to say how happy, thankful, and excited I am to finally become an Italian citizen. I want to thank the Federation and Italian institutions for making all this happen in record time. Unfortunately, I'm sorry I will not be able to join the national team this summer due to a physical issue," DiVincenzo said in a statement. DiVincenzo's injury will reportedly take "several weeks" to heal, meaning it could also affect his status for the start of the new NBA season. During his first year in Minneapolis, DiVincenzo posted 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: BasketNews
July 31, 2025
The Atlanta Braves have added veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco (2-2) to the active roster, and he'll start Thursday night against the Reds. Carrasco was acquired from the Yankees on Monday and brings a 5.91 ERA with a 1.531 WHIP over six starts this season. The 38-year-old owns a 17.6% strikeout rate, while opponents are slashing .298/.345/.527 against him. With limited swing-and-miss stuff and a tough Reds lineup on deck, fantasy managers should steer clear of Carrasco for now. His role going forward remains uncertain as Atlanta looks to stabilize its injury-riddled rotation.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Atlanta Braves
July 31, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Ayo Dosunmu is expected to remain with the team for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He has been linked with a move elsewhere, but Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has reported that "all signs for now point to Ayo Dosunmu returning" to the Bulls. According to Johnson, the Bulls had trade talks regarding Dosunmu earlier this offseason with a Western Conference playoff team. Dosunmu has spent his entire four-year NBA career with his hometown Bulls. He had a career year in 2024-25, averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, although health issues limited Dosunmu to 46 appearances. Dosunmu is entering the last year of his contract, which should motivate him to perform well in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
July 31, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Malik Nabers (shoulder) is expected to practice on Thursday. However, the former LSU standout could potentially be limited at times during the session. Head coach Brian Daboll said, "We'll put him out there and he'll do what he can do," and that the team "has a plan." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback later in training camp. Nabers left Tuesday's practice session early due to this shoulder injury. However, seeing him cleared to return in any capacity is a very positive sign. During his rookie season, the former sixth overall pick immediately flashed immense upside at the NFL level, tallying 1,204 yards and seven scores. He should be viewed as a high-end WR1 in all formats, entering the 2025 season.
--Andy SmithSource: Ralph Vacchiano
July 31, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver
Jaylin Lane has been seeing time with the first team during the early stages of training camp. According to Lynell Willingham of 1067 The Fan, the rookie out of Virginia Tech was being used as a decoy on a jet sweep during Thursday's practice session. The Commanders selected the wide receiver in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 128th overall pick. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may be pushed back to a reserve role once
Terry McLaurin and the team resolve their contract dispute. During the past two seasons at Virginia Tech, Lane averaged 585 scrimmage yards per season and scored 10 total touchdowns. If Lane were to continue to impress, he could eventually jump
Noah Brown and
Luke McCaffrey on the depth chart. For now, he remains a stash option in deeper dynasty leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: Lynnell Willingham
July 31, 2025
The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander
Paul Sewald (shoulder) from the Guardians ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The return package has not been announced. Sewald is currently on the injured list with a moderate teres major strain, and hasn't pitched since July 12. In 18 appearances this season, he owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and strong 29% strikeout rate, while holding hitters to a 32.5% hard-hit rate. Once healthy, Sewald should slide into high-leverage work for Detroit and be a valuable bullpen piece during the fantasy playoffs. A return in August remains the most likely timeline.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Chris McCosky
July 31, 2025
Power forward
Malevy Leons has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder to link up with the NBA champions for training camp. After going undrafted, Leons made six appearances with the Thunder last season. The Dutch forward logged a total of 20 minutes. However, he found success in the G League, averaging 10.0 points and 7.3 rebounds. Leons also played well in the Summer League with the Thunder, notching 10.0 points and 4.9 rebounds across eight appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brandon Rahbar
July 31, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle has been one of the top performers in training camp, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly, who calls Waddle the "new top dawg." Since
Tyreek Hill (wrist) is working his way back after two offseason surgeries, Waddle has taken advantage of his chance to work with
Tua Tagovailoa. Tua said that he and Waddle have grown their chemistry, and coach Mike McDaniel has pointed to Waddle's offseason work as exemplary. If Waddle can pass Hill for more looks and opportunities in the Dolphins' passing game, he could end up being a top-10 receiver in fantasy football. He has an extremely high ceiling, and brings the potential to be a "top dawg" for your fantasy team this season as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Omar Kelly
July 31, 2025
Guard/forward
Daeqwon Plowden has signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old was a free agent after being waived by the Phoenix Suns earlier this month. Plowden appeared in his first six NBA games with the Atlanta Hawks last season, averaging 7.2 points in 12.0 minutes, with an impressive 52.9 percent shooting from three-point range. He's been a reliable scorer in the G League and was part of the Kings' Summer League team. Plowden's averages of 7.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in Vegas were apparently enough to earn a two-way deal with the Kings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
July 31, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins continues to impress in his rookie training camp, and on Wednesday, veteran safety Jalen Pitre called Higgins a "smooth receiver that has all the routes." The Texans drafted Higgins near the top of the second round and gave him the first-ever fully guaranteed contract for a second-round pick. Higgins could challenge offseason addition
Christian Kirk for the team's second receiver spot behind
Nico Collins if he continues to trend upwards through camp and preseason. With
Tank Dell (leg) sidelined, Higgins should have a chance to establish himself on the outside when Kirk moves to the slot. He's definitely a rookie receiver with enough upside to try and snag in your fantasy football drafts as a value pick with a high ceiling.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Cody Stoots
July
31,
2025
According
to
Jeff
Passan
of
ESPN,
the
Toronto
Blue
Jays
are
acquiring
right-handed
pitcher
Shane
Bieber
from
the
Cleveland
Guardians.
In
return,
the
Blue
Jays
are
sending
right-handed
pitching
prospect
Khal
Stephen
to
Cleveland.
Bieber
has
been
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July 31, 2025
Shooting guard
Bryce McGowens has agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team, after previously spending time with the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers. Last season, McGowens averaged just 2.5 minutes per game over 13 contests with the Trail Blazers. However, he played extremely well for the Rip City Remix in the G League, notching 29.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.5 steals. McGowens seems to be too good for the G League but isn't quite ready to contribute regularly in the NBA.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 31, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is the longest-tenured member of the Raiders, and he isn't going anywhere for a while after agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth $66 million, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Miller originally joined the team as the No. 15 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and was entering the final year of his contract before getting this new deal. He skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason program but reported to training camp and has been present for all mandatory work. This new deal establishes him as a veteran leader on the offensive line for years to come, and he'll be a key part of the team's new direction under coach Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek, who have been going younger across the board but keeping some key experience in place as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Jeremy Fowler
July
31,
2025
Free
agent
tight
end
Noah
Fant
is
signing
a
one-year
deal
with
the
Cincinnati
Bengals,
per
Adam
Schefter
of
ESPN.
Fant
was
a
first-round
pick
out
of
Iowa
in
2019
by
the
Broncos,
who
included
him
in
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July
31,
2025
Pittsburgh
Steelers
running
back
Kaleb
Johnson
could
have
his
potential
fantasy
upside
capped
by
limited
playing
time
since
he
has
been
struggling
in
pass
protection.
Johnson
has
had
a
few
impressive
practices
for
the
Steelers
since
they
read more...
July
31,
2025
Chicago
Cubs
starting
pitcher
Javier
Assad
(oblique)
threw
53
pitches
in
Triple-A
Iowa
on
Wednesday
night,
going
3
2/3
innings
and
allowing
one
earned
run
on
four
hits
with
a
pair
of
strikeouts.
Assad
posted
three
read more...
July 31, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Paul Blackburn (shoulder) is scheduled to make one more rehab start with the Syracuse Mets on Saturday, August 2. Since he already ramped up to 87 pitches in his last outing, he should be ready to be activated after Saturday's start. He could be in the mix for the Mets' starting rotation down the stretch, depending on how things fall out at Thursday's trade deadline. Blackburn landed on the 15-day injured list early this month with a right shoulder impingement after pitching 18 2/3 innings with a 7.71 ERA and 4.16 FIP. He has been much sharper in the minors on his rehab, giving up just three runs in 15 innings on 11 hits with 19 strikeouts. In the right matchup as a starting pitcher, Blackburn can be a DFS value play or a streaming option, so keep an eye on where he ends up fitting into the Mets' plans going forward.
--Zach ThompsonSource: MLB.com
July 31, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Victor Robles (shoulder) has been hitting in the cage for a few days, and he moved to hitting on the field on Wednesday for the first time. He is also throwing out to 150 feet, and the next step in his recovery will be sliding and diving. Robles has been sidelined since April 6, when he fractured and dislocated his shoulder by crashing into netting in San Francisco while making an exceptional catch. Last month, Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander said that Robles isn't expected back until September, but he could start a rehab assignment in the next few weeks and be ready to return early in the final month of the season if all continues to go according to plan. Robles joined the Mariners in the middle of last season and was a productive part of their outfield and lineup before the injury.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Tim Booth
July 31, 2025
San Diego Padres starting pitcher
Yu Darvish told reporters on Wednesday that he made a mechanical change that "drastically dropped the arm slot." The change seemed to pay off immediately on Wednesday, as Darvish held the Mets to just two hits in seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts and two hits allowed. He earned his first win of the season after going 0-3 with a 9.18 ERA and 5.31 FIP in his first four starts. Darvish was dropped in many standard leagues after his brutal start to the season, but Wednesday's adjustment and improved results could make him a fantasy-relevant option again. His next start is currently scheduled for next Tuesday on the road in Arizona, and it'll definitely be one to watch closely to see if he can sustain his success.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Annie Heilbrunn
July 31, 2025
Minnesota Twins shortstop
Carlos Correa (head) expects to be in the lineup for the Twins on Friday, when the team opens a series with the Guardians in Cleveland. The 30-year-old veteran had to leave Tuesday's game and sat out Wednesday due to a migraine, but there was also speculation about him possibly being traded at the deadline. He has a full no-trade clause and downplayed the possibility of playing anywhere else when asked about it on Wednesday. This year, Correa is batting .267 with seven homers, just a .119 ISO and .337 wOBA. He has a 97 wRC+, which indicates he's been below league average this season. He'll look to turn it around with a strong finish, and it doesn't look like the migraine issues will hold him back at all moving forward.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Matthew Leach
July 31, 2025
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher
Andrew Kittredge has been traded to the Cubs to fortify Chicago's bullpen for the stretch run. Kittredge pitched for the Cubs' rivals in St. Louis in 2024 before joining the Orioles this year. He got a late start to the season after a knee injury but has been very effective lately, allowing just one run over 7 2/3 innings in his last nine appearances. He has an impressive 41.3% chase rate, mostly due to his slider, and his 25.2% strikeout rate makes him an effective option when he comes into tight spots with runners on base. The 35-year-old righty is a solid pickup for the Cubs' bullpen and has a 2026 club option as well. Chicago had interest in Kittredge as a free agent before he signed with the Orioles, and will now add him to a solid bullpen as they look to claim the NL Central in what should be a great race to the finish with the Brewers.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Andy Kostka
July 31, 2025
The Washington Nationals are acquiring shortstop prospect Ronny Cruz from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher
Michael Soroka. The Nationals are also acquiring outfield prospect
Christian Franklin in this deal. Cruz is considered the headliner piece in this trade as he was ranked as the No. 12-best prospect in the Cubs' system before the move. The 18-year-old joined Chicago in the third round (90th overall pick) in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Miami Christian School. Cruz made his professional debut this season and has spent the entire campaign in the Arizona Complex League. Through 48 games, Cruz has posted a .270/.314/.431 slash line with 10 doubles, six triples, two home runs, and 10 stolen bases. The Nationals could opt to give Cruz a taste of Low-A ball later in the regular season.
--Andy SmithSource: Jesse Rogers
July 31, 2025
The Washington Nationals have acquired outfield prospect
Christian Franklin and infield prospect Ronny Cruz from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher
Michael Soroka. At the time of the transaction, Franklin was ranked as the No. 25 prospect in the Cubs' system on MLB.com. Franklin opened the season by making his Triple-A debut and has been rather productive during his first stint at the top level of the minor leagues. Through 86 games with the Iowa Cubs, the former fourth-round pick has held a .265/.393/.427 line with an .820 OPS. During this stretch, Franklin has hit eight home runs, tallied 20 doubles, and swiped 11 bags. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as the Nationals could opt to give Franklin a taste of the majors during the final weeks of the regular season.
--Andy SmithSource: Jesse Rogers
July 31, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired left-handed pitching prospect
Adam Serwinowski in a three-way trade alongside the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cincinnati Reds. In this deal, the Dodgers also added right-handed pitcher
Paul Gervase and catcher
Ben Rortvedt. Before the transaction, the southpaw was considered the No. 12-best prospect in the Cincinnati system on MLB.com. After spending the entire 2024 season with Single-A, Serwinowski has spent all of 2025 with High-A Dayton. Through 74 1/3 innings of work, the left-hander has posted a 4.84 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP. During this stretch, he has struck out 92 hitters while only allowing 39 free passes. Last summer, he held a 3.47 ERA at Single-A. He could be in the mix to earn a taste of Double-A later in the second half.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring right-handed pitching prospect
Juan Burgos from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for third baseman
Eugenio Suarez. In addition, the Mariners are also acquiring their top first base prospect,
Tyler Locklear, and another right-handed pitching prospect,
Hunter Cranton. Before the deal, Burgos was considered the No. 17-ranked prospect in the system on MLB Pipeline. Burgos made his MLB debut earlier this season and held a 4.05 ERA across 6 2/3 innings of relief. The right-hander has spent the majority of his time with Double-A, where he posted an elite 0.64 ERA and 0.61 WHIP through 28 innings of relief. During this stretch, he struck out 29 hitters. He then earned a brief look at Triple-A before making his MLB debut. Given his production in the upper levels of the minor leagues, Burgos could spend most of the second half with the Diamondbacks in the major leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: Daniel Kramer
July 31, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring right-handed pitching prospect
Hunter Cranton in the deal that sent third baseman
Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners. In addition, the Mariners also acquired another right-handed pitcher,
Juan Burgos, and first baseman
Tyler Locklear. Before the trade, Cranton was ranked as the No. 16 overall prospect in the Seattle system on MLB.com. Cranton has only been able to log 10 innings of work this season as he was sidelined for the entire first half due to a concussion. He logged two innings in the Arizona Complex League before moving to High-A Everett, where he has tossed eight innings of one-run ball with an 11:3 K:BB. In 2024, Cranton made his professional debut and held a 3.24 ERA across 8 1/3 innings with Low-A. Cranton will likely remain at the High-A level during the entire second half.
--Andy SmithSource: Daniel Kramer
July
31,
2025
The
Arizona
Diamondbacks
are
acquiring
first
base
prospect
Tyler
Locklear
from
the
Seattle
Mariners
in
exchange
for
third
baseman
Eugenio
Suarez.
In
this
package,
the
Mariners
are
also
acquiring
right-handed
prospect
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July
31,
2025
The
Seattle
Mariners
have
agreed
to
acquire
third
baseman
Eugenio
Suarez
from
the
Arizona
Diamondbacks,
Jeff
Passan
of
ESPN
reports.
First
baseman
Tyler
Locklear
and
right-handed
pitching
prospects
Hunterread more...
July 30, 2025
The Boston Red Sox are set to acquire left-handed reliever
Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Cardinals will receive first baseman
Blaze Jordan in return. Matz has spent most of his career as a starter since debuting with the New York Mets in 2015, but the 34-year-old has turned into a quality reliever. In 32 appearances this year, Matz has piled up 55 innings of 3.44 ERA ball with a 1.18 WHIP, 47 strikeouts, nine walks, and seven holds. He should be a nice addition to a Boston bullpen that ranks fourth in the majors in ERA.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jeff Passan
July 30, 2025
The San Francisco Giants have made right-hander
Justin Verlander available ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Verlander has a full no-trade clause, giving him the right to block a deal anywhere. The Giants signed the 42-year-old to a $15 million contract in the offseason, but this season has been a struggle for Verlander. The three-time Cy Young winner has made 18 starts and gone 1-8 with a 4.53 ERA, a 1.49 WHIP, and 77:34 K:BB across 89 1/3 innings. While Verlander could still be of interest to teams looking for back-end rotation help, it's likely the Giants would have to eat at least some of his remaining salary for a trade to come to fruition.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jon Morosi
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