June 12, 2025
Detroit Tigers outfielder
Parker Meadows hit a three-run home run in Thursday's 4-1 win against the Orioles. This was his first homer of the season in his 10th game played, after spending the first two months of the year on the injured list with a nerve issue in his right arm. The 25-year-old hit in the ninth spot of the lineup in this game with a lefty on the mound, but he typically leads off against right-handers. The youngster was a popular breakout pick in the preseason after flashing power and speed in 2024 with nine home runs and nine stolen bases in 82 games.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June 12, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran free-agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to his agency. Humphries hasn't played much football the last couple of seasons after tearing his ACL late in the 2023 season in his eighth and final year with the Arizona Cardinals. The 31-year-old signed with the Kansas City Chiefs last November and played in only two games with them before injuring his hamstring. The Cardinals took him with the 24th overall selection in the 2015 NFL draft out of Florida. Humphries has started all 100 games that he's appeared in over the course of his NFL career, but he'll be expected to come off the bench with the Rams as depth behind offensive linemen Alaric Jackson and Rob Havenstein.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
June 12, 2025
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher
Tarik Skubal earned his seventh win of the season on Thursday, pitching seven scoreless innings while striking out six against the Orioles. He gave up three hits and walked two. This is the fourth straight start where he has gone at least seven innings, and he's only given up one run in that span of 30 ⅔ innings. There's not much else to say about Skubal other than the fact that he is still the best pitcher in the league. The reigning AL Cy Young champ now has a 1.99 ERA on the season with 111 strikeouts and nine walks in 90 ⅓ innings. We could see one of his best starts of the season in his next time out against a struggling Pirates offense.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June
12,
2025
Denver
Broncos
second-year
wide
receiver
Troy
Franklin
has
had
a
good
offseason,
has
looked
more
explosive
and
added
about
five
pounds,
according
to
head
coach
Sean
Payton.
The
Broncos
took
the
Oregon
product
in
the
fourth
read more...
June 12, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Jacob Misiorowski (ankle) left the game in the sixth inning after turning his right ankle after throwing a pitch, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The young phenom was in the middle of an extremely impressive major league debut, throwing five no-hit innings while striking out five and walking three. The 6'7 righty looked dominant on the mound, featuring a fastball touching 102 mph and a slider at 96. He induced 13 whiffs in the 81-pitch outing. Hopefully the injury is minor, as Misiorowski is one of a small number of pitching prospects with true ace upside. More news on the extent of the injury should be available after the game.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Adam McCalvy
June 12, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that he expects wide receiver
Mike Williams (undisclosed) to b ready for training camp at the end of July after missing mandatory minicamp this week due to an undisclosed injury. It's not a great start for Williams this offseason after a rough first season in 2024 coming back from an ACL tear. He's returning to the team that drafted him seventh overall back in 2017 out of Clemson after catching just 21 of 34 targets for 298 yards and one touchdown in 18 games (five starts) in 2024 with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers. The 30-year-old veteran could rebound another year removed from major knee surgery, but the odds are probably against it in a run-first offense at his age. RotoBaller has Williams ranked as the No. 86 fantasy wideout. He should go undrafted in leagues with only 12 teams.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
June 12, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia hit a three-run home run and walked twice in a 16-3 win over the Twins on Thursday. The slugger was stuck in a massive slump, so much so that he was benched for three games a week ago to mentally reset. The break seemingly worked wonders, as he has picked up at least one hit in seven straight games since. That includes a home run, two doubles, and two stolen bases in that span. The 32-year-old's overall slash line of .217/.263/.381 is still a sight for sore eyes, but this could be the start of him getting back on track. The upside is still immense, as he's only two years removed from hitting 39 home runs in 2023.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June
12,
2025
Arizona
Cardinals
second-year
running
back
Trey
Benson
said
that
he's
added
seven
pounds
this
offseason
but
is
also
more
explosive
going
into
his
sophomore
campaign.
"That's
my
mindset:
Two
RB1s,"
Benson
said.
The
team's
other
RB1
read more...
June
12,
2025
According
to
ESPN's
Dave
McMenamin,
Los
Angeles
Lakers
forward
Dorian
Finney-Smith
(ankle)
underwent
surgery
on
his
left
ankle.
He
is
expected
to
be
ready
to
go
by
training
camp.
The
veteran
has
been
burdened
by
a
"lingering
read more...
June 12, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels are calling up infield prospect
Christian Moore from Triple-A Salt Lake after taking him eighth overall in last year's MLB draft out of Tennessee, sources tell FanSided's Robert Murray. The 22-year-old did nothing but impress in the minors leagues and played in only 20 games at the Triple-A level, but as has been the case lately, the Angels aren't hesitating to bring up their top prospects sooner than later. Between Salt Lake and Double-A Rocket City this year, Moore hit .279/.374/.422 with a .796 OPS, five home runs, 32 RBI, 31 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 54 games played. He went 28-for-80 (.350) with four homers and 18 RBI in his 20 games at Salt Lake and he should immediately become the Halos' starting second baseman. Moore is a power over hit tool prospect, so expect plenty of swing and miss but plenty of homer upside at the keystone.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FanSided - Robert Murray
June 12, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Evan Carter stayed hot in Thursday's 16-3 lopsided win at Target Field over the Minnesota Twins, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk. Carter didn't make his 2025 debut until May 6 due to injury but has made up for lost time and is now hitting .293 with a .903 OPS on the year thanks to four straight multi-hit games in which he's gone 10-for-16 with three home runs, five extra-base hits and two steals. The 22-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is en fuego, as they say. It's still a small sample size in 2025 for Carter and he's only faced left-handers five times, but the big takeaway is that he's swinging the bat well and is healthy. At the very least, Carter will be on the strong side of a platoon in the outfield in Texas against righties and can provide a valuable power/speed combo in all fantasy leagues if he can stay healthy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 12, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Wyatt Langford hit one of the team's six home runs on the day in Thursday's 16-3 blowout win over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in the series finale. It was part of a 2-for-4 day at the plate for Langford, and in addition to hitting his 13th home run of the year, he added three RBI, two runs scored, two walks and two strikeouts. It was a much-needed nice performance from the 23-year-old former fourth overall pick, as he entered Thursday's action hitting .186 (26-for-140) with six home runs, 15 RBI, seven steals, 17 runs, 15 walks and 46 strikeouts in 36 games since the start of May. Langford is swinging and missing a lot (28th percentile in strikeout rate), but he's also in the 84th percentile in hard-hit rate and has a high-upside power/speed combination. He's already up to 13 bombs after hitting 16 in 134 games in his rookie campaign in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June
12,
2025
Texas
Rangers
first
baseman
Jake
Burger
got
in
on
the
fun
in
Thursday's
16-3
blowout
loss
against
the
hosting
Minnesota
Twins
at
Target
Field,
going
3-for-6
on
the
day
with
a
solo
home
run,
three
RBI,
read more...
June 12, 2025
It wasn't Minnesota Twins right-hander
Bailey Ober's best day on Thursday against the visiting Texas Rangers at Target Field. In an eventual 16-3 blowout loss, Ober was beat up to the tune of seven earned runs allowed on six hits (four home runs surrendered) while walking a season-high six and striking out three in 4 2/3 innings. The home run allowance has been a theme for the 29-year-old hurler during his recent struggles on the mound, as he's given up seven fence-clearers in his last three starts covering 15 2/3 innings. Things might not get much better in his next scheduled start next week against the Reds in Cincinnati. Overall, Ober is now 4-3 in 2025 with a 4.40 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 57 strikeouts and 21 walks in 73 2/3 frames. He sits in just the 25th percentile in strikeout rate and 48th percentile in whiff rate.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander
Andrew Heaney (calf) is making the start on Thursday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field after experiencing cramping in his left calf in his last start on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Heaney took a no-decision in that outing despite allowing only one earned run with no walks and five strikeouts in six innings pitched. Despite only fanning 52 in 72 1/3 innings pitched through his first 13 starts of the 2025 season, Heaney has been a solid free-agent pickup for Pittsburgh, posting a 3.24 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. Under the hood, the analytics show that Heaney is due for some serious regression to the mean with a 4.70 xERA and 4.38 FIP, in addition to an xwOBA of .348. Against one of the best offenses in baseball on the road, we wouldn't recommend using Heaney in starting fantasy lineups on Thursday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June
12,
2025
After
being
carted
from
mandatory
minicamp
practice
on
Wednesday
with
an
undisclosed
injury,
Washington
Commanders
wide
receiver
Noah
Brown
(undisclosed)
is
undergoing
an
MRI
exam
on
Thursday,
according
to
head
coach
Dan
Quinn.
The
good
news
read more...
June 12, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Garrett Mitchell (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment next week, according to manager Pat Murphy. This is good news considering Mitchell has been sidelined since late April due to an oblique strain. Mitchell has resumed baseball activities and is inching his way closer to his eventual return. It's unclear how many rehab games Mitchell will need to play before returning to the Brewers outfield. The hope is that Mitchell can return to Milwaukee before the end of June.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Curt Hogg
June 12, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Nestor Cortes (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. This marks the second time that Cortes will throw since going down with a left elbow flexor strain in April. If everything goes well on Friday, Cortes will hopefully begin to face hitters. After that, Cortes will head out on a rehab assignment before eventually rejoining the Brewers rotation. It sounds like Cortes is going to be out until at least around the All-Star break. The left-hander has only made two starts this season, but will hopefully be an option for the team in the second half.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
June 12, 2025
Detroit Tigers first baseman
Colt Keith is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It's not shocking to see Keith out against a southpaw considering his struggles against them this season. However,
Keegan Akin is starting and is likely only going to pitch an inning or two. Afterwards, right-hander
Dean Kremer is expected to take over as the bulk pitcher. That means, Keith could possibly come into the game as a pinch-hitter, but it's probably safer for fantasy managers just to bench him here. Keith is more of a deep league option with four home runs, 19 RBI and a .241/.332/.385 slash line on the season.
Spencer Torkelson will cover first base and bat cleanup on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
June
12,
2025
The
Niagara
Gazette's
Nick
Sabato
writes
that
Buffalo
Bills
wide
receiver
Keon
Coleman
(wrist)
had
a
promising
rookie
season
derailed
in
2024
due
to
a
chipped
bone
in
his
wrist
that
he
suffered
in
Week
9.
read more...
June 12, 2025
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar has been named the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for the third time in his career. The award is given annually in the NHL to the "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability." Kopitar recorded 67 points (21 goals, 46 assists) in 81 appearances this season while registering only four penalty minutes. The Kings captain became the 10th player in history to win the Lady Byng Trophy at least three times, having also received the award in 2015-16 and 2022-23. Kopitar has also won the Selke Trophy twice as the best defensive forward (2015-16, 2017-18) and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award (2021-22).
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
June 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman
Ke'Bryan Hayes is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This is a rare off day for Hayes who has started in 14 of his last 15 games, including five straight contests. Hayes has been swinging the bat better lately with at least one hit in six of his last seven games. Despite that, Hayes has been putting together an underwhelming campaign at the plate.
Jared Triolo will cover third base and bat ninth versus right-hander
Jameson Taillon on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
June
12,
2025
Minnesota
Vikings
quarterback
J.J.
McCarthy
(knee)
said
on
Monday
that
he
was
fully
cleared
to
participate
in
mandatory
minicamp
via
a
physical
that
the
team
gave
all
of
their
players
this
week.
ESPN's
Kevin
Seifert
writes
read more...
June 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher
Henry Davis is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Davis will head to the bench after starting in six of the last seven games. During that span, Davis has registered two multi-hit performances, but has only one hit over his last three games. He's likely the bulk of the playing time behind the plate with
Endy Rodriguez (elbow) and
Joey Bart (concussion) both sidelined right now. Despite that, Davis isn't worth a look in most fantasy formats at the moment.
Brett Sullivan will do the catching and bat eighth versus right-hander
Jameson Taillon on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
June 12, 2025
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will aim to stretch his winning streak in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers to three games on Thursday night. The veteran shot-stopper suffered a 4-3 overtime defeat in Game 1 of the series but has since finished on the winning side in back-to-back games. Bobrovsky was outstanding in Monday's 6-1 Game 3 victory, making 32 saves. Overall, he has already recorded 116 saves against the Oilers, which is tied for the second-most saves through three games of a Stanley Cup Finals series. Bobrovsky's performance has been a key factor in Florida's success in the postseason, as he boasts a 14-6 record while allowing an average of 2.16 goals with a .916 save percentage and three shutouts.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
June 12, 2025
New York Yankees infielder
DJ LeMahieu is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a regular rest day for LeMahieu who has started in five straight games. During that span, LeMahieu has recorded a hit in each of those contests, including two multi-hit performances. Despite his recent success, LeMahieu isn't worth a look in most fantasy formats right now.
Pablo Reyes will cover second base and bat eighth versus right-hander
Seth Lugo on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
June 12, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) went down with a shoulder injury earlier this week at mandatory minicamp and was held out of the rest of the practice for precautionary reasons. On Thursday, Thomas returned and looked perfectly OK while being a full participant, according to SI.com's John Shipley. The 22-year-old second-year wideout will be just fine for the start of training camp in late July and should be considered a strong low-end WR1 with plenty of upside going into Year 2. The former 23rd overall pick was a Pro Bowler in his rookie campaign after catching 87 of 133 targets for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games (16 starts). Thomas shouldn't have anything to worry about as far as being quarterback Travis Lawrence's top target after the team took two-way player
Travis Hunter with the second overall pick.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SI.com - John Shipley
June 12, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back
Travis Hunter played both offense and defense in the same day in front of the media on Thursday in the team's final day of mandatory minicamp, according to SI.com's John Shipley. It's a preview of what's to come in training camp this summer, and Shipley writes that Hunter seems to be handling the weight of the role well so far. The 22-year-old second overall pick started focusing on offense first early this offseason, but the Jags plan on using him on both sides of the ball in his rookie year in 2025. The Heisman Trophy winner is an elite athlete and should be Jacksonville's No. 2 wideout behind
Brian Thomas Jr. right away, but it's unclear exactly how often he'll be targeted and how many snaps a game he'll be involved on offense. The upside is intriguing, but fantasy managers should consider him a WR4/flex, at best.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SI.com - John Shipley
June 12, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. The Swedish veteran had a tough time in Monday's Game 3, finishing with a minus-three rating in a 6-1 loss, prompting Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch to replace him with Troy Stecher for Thursday's game. Stecher was a regular in the lineup early in the postseason but has not played since Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. He has gone scoreless in six outings, while recording six shots, seven blocks, and six hits. The 31-year-old is expected to join Darnell Nurse on the second defensive pairing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
June 12, 2025
Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch for Game 4 against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday. Arvidsson has made five consecutive appearances and recently enjoyed a three-game point streak, but the Oilers have decided to switch things up after suffering a 6-1 spanking in Game 3 on Monday. Jeff Skinner will take Arvidsson's spot in the lineup, joining Adam Henrique and Trent Frederic on the third line. The 33-year-old has been in the lineup for only two games this postseason, but Skinner has made a positive impact in both games, scoring once and recording one assist.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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