Matthew Stafford Expected to Start in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is expected to start in Week 1 this Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Sean McVay. An aggravated disc in Stafford's back caused him to miss most of training camp this summer, but he practiced in full last week and has been on track to […]

Tyler Warren - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: The Indianapolis Colts selected top tight end prospect Tyler Warren out of Penn State with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Warren was widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the draft class and is expected to make a significant […]

Jonathan India Goes on Injured List With Wrist Sprain

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they placed second baseman Jonathan India (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 30) with a left-wrist sprain and also recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha. India missed each of the team's last two games before landing on the IL to begin the week. […]

Edward Cabrera Heading to Injured List With Elbow Sprain

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) is heading to the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right-elbow sprain, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It could help explain why Cabrera struggled in his most recent start, when he allowed six runs (five earned) in four innings over the New York Mets on Saturday. […]

Jackson Merrill Back From Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and also recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso. Merrill is back in the fold for the Friars, but he won't start in Monday's series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Ramon Laureano will get […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

I'm currently in Alaska, and we got to do one of the coolest excursions today. We took a helicopter to the Meade Glacier, walked around, and had the opportunity to drink clean water straight from the source. (If you ever get the chance to do this, do not pass it up!) I knew I was […]

Isaiah Likely Misses Monday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) was not seen at Monday's practice, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It's not a suprise, as Likely had foot surgery on Aug. 1 and is expected to miss the start of the 2025 regular season. While the 25-year-old will not be ready to play in Sunday […]

Najee Harris Cleared for Contact, Could Play in Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has been cleared for contact and could play in the Week 1 regular-season opener on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. This isn't what Omarion Hampton's fantasy managers want to hear, but even if Harris is active this […]

Colston Loveland - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears made a big splash in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting top tight end prospect Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick. Loveland spent his entire three-year college career at the University of Michigan. In 2023, Loveland […]

Robert Gasser to Get Work as Long Reliever at Nashville

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser will transition from starter to reliever at Triple-A Nashville, with the team working to get him multi-inning relief appearances in the event that is what the Brewers could need down the stretch as they make a push for a division crown. Gasser recently completed his recovery from Tommy John surgery, making […]

Joey Ortiz Reinstated and Starting on Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated infielder Joey Ortiz (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday, and he's starting at shortstop and batting ninth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker at American Family Field. Ortiz's return from the IL will push Andruw Monasterio back to a utility role in […]

Micah Parsons Still Up in the Air to Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) has been practicing this week as he attempts to play in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the division-rival Detroit Lions this Sunday, but one source said it's still uncertain if he'll be active. Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet-joint sprain in his back and […]

Humberto Cruz Undergoes Internal-Brace Procedure

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Humberto Cruz (elbow) underwent an internal-brace procedure last week to repair his UCL, officially ending his season, and with a nine- to 12-month recovery timeline, it likely will cause him to miss most of next season as well. The Padres' third-ranked prospect is just 18 years old, though, so he […]

Cade Otton Returns to Practice Field on Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (leg) was back on the practice field on Monday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. While Otton was likely limited in Monday's practice, it at least gives him a chance to suit up for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Tight Ends: 5 Potential Big-Name Busts to Avoids (2025)

Many managers draft like this when it comes to tight ends: grab an elite option early or fade the position entirely (opting for late dart throws and streamers). Both options can work. The problem is those tight ends in the middle zone; players with safe names that feel "fine" to draft. Tight end scoring is […]

Christian Zazueta Makes First Start at High-A Great Lakes

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Christian Zazueta made his first start for High-A Great Lakes on Sunday, although he pitched just one inning for the Loons. The Dodgers' 16th-ranked prospect did not allow a hit or a walk in his lone inning of work, striking out one batter on a 97 mph fastball. The 20-year-old […]

Denny Hamlin Ends Eventful Day at Darlington in Seventh Place

Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing had to go through some attrition during Sunday night's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Hamlin started the race right from first, but lost the lead immediately to Chase Briscoe. Although Hamlin never regained the lead back, he ran in the top five for the rest of the […]

Bubba Wallace Almost Earns a Top-Five Finish at Darlington

23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace had another strong performance at Darlington Raceway for the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday night. Starting from the eighth position, Wallace quickly showed great speed early and ran as high as second in the first stage. Wallace ultimately ended the stage in fifth, collecting six stage points in the process. […]

John Hunter Nemechek has His Best 2025 Performance at Darlington

John Hunter Nemechek of Legacy Motor Club had his best performance of the 2025 season during Sunday night's Cook Out Southern 500. Nemechek started the race from the 30th position, but took advantage of a differing pit strategy by pitting less during the first stage to gain track position. This worked out for Nemechek, and […]

Derek Hill Leaves Early Monday With Hamstring Discomfort

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) left Monday's game early in th third inning against the Washington Nationals in D.C. with right-hamstring discomfort, according to Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio. Hill injured his hamstring while running to first base on a groundout to shortstop in his only plate appearance. Jakob Marsee shifted from left field […]

Ryan Blaney Has An Underwhelming Performance At Darlington

After being in contention to win during the spring race at Darlington Raceway, Team Penske's Ryan Blaney was seen as one of the favorites to win the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday night. Unfortunately, Blaney did not have the speed and suffered some setbacks during the race that would cause him to finish with […]

Josh Berry Crashes Early and Suffers A Playoff Setback at Darlington

Josh Berry entered this week's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with promise as he entered the race with a high starting position of third, but his hope of a solid performance at the site was dashed very quickly. Right on the first lap of the race, Berry got loose and lost control of […]

Mitch Farris Called Up from Double-A Rocket City for Debut

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Mitch Farris was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Monday. The 24-year-old's 2025 numbers don't jump off the page, recording a 4.27 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 17.2 percent K-BB%, but he had pitched better since mid-July, posting a 2.66 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 22.3 percent K-BB% over […]

Lions Looking to Find Week 1 Role for Isaac TeSlaa

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team will find a place in the Week 1 divisional showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday for rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, and he'll also see a role on special teams. TeSlaa has really turned heads and looked polished during training camp and the […]

Jaylin Noel - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Texans added two wide receivers on Day 2 of the NFL Draft with Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Noel was taken slightly after Higgins in the third round of the draft with the 79th overall pick. Noel spent all four seasons of his […]

Harry Ford Called Up for Major-League Debut

Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford has been called up to the majors from Triple-A Tacoma for what will be his major-league debut. The Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect was having a productive season for the Rainiers, hitting .283 with 16 home runs while boasting a .408 OBP thanks to a phenomenal 16.2 percent walk rate. After […]

Jauan Jennings in Uniform for Monday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is in uniform and on the field during the early portion of the team's practice on Monday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. It's a pretty big development for a player that had not practiced with the team since late July after he aggravated a calf injury […]

Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Thunder Dan Palyo's 2025 Picks

With only a few days left before the 2025 NFL season opens, it's time to bring you my annual bold predictions for fantasy football. I'll be honest, writing a bold predictions piece is always a challenge for me. I don't like making wild claims that have a 1% chance of coming true, but I also […]

Week 1 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for PPR - De'Von Achane, Breece Hall, RJ Harvey, Aaron Jones, TreVeyon Henderson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Thursday's kickoff between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys is around the corner, signaling the end of the fantasy draft season. Although there are a few days left to draft, it's never too early to start reviewing Week 1 lineups. Today, we look at running backs with our updated Week 1 fantasy football running […]

Warming Bernabel Absent Against Giants

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Warming Bernabel (knee, quadriceps) is not in the team's starting lineup at Coors Field for Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Orlando Arcia is getting the nod at first base and will bat ninth for the Rockies against Giants right-hander Kai-Wei Teng. Bernabel is missing a second straight […]