1 day ago
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher
Zack Wheeler had his worst start of the season in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Braves in Game 2 of a doubleheader. He allowed six runs on four hits and four walks with six strikeouts over 5 ⅓ innings. This is the second time this season that he has allowed at least five runs in a start, and also the second time he has walked at least three batters. Coincidentally, the first instance for both of those feats was also against the Braves on April 8. Something about the matchup does not play in Wheeler's favor, but he remains one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. He'll carry a 2.96 ERA into his next start, which is lined up to be on the road in Toronto.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
According to the team, the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with free-agent defensive back Ryan Cooper Jr. The 23-year-old was an undrafted free agent in 2024 with the Baltimore Ravens, where he appeared in one game, spending most of the season on the team's practice squad. Following the campaign, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks, but Miami scooped him up off waivers in late February. Cooper was a two-year starter at the College of San Mateo, but spent his final two collegiate seasons at Oregon State (2022-23). He appeared in 23 games there, recording 82 tackles (52 solo), 1.5 sacks, four interceptions, and 22 passes defensed. If he makes the team, it's likely to be as a depth piece.
--Alex CiullaSource: Miami Dolphins
1 day ago
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Chris Sale was excellent in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader, striking out eight over six scoreless innings in a 9-3 win over the Phillies. He allowed two hits and three walks. After a bit of a rocky start to the season, the veteran hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start since April 13, which is a span of eight straight outings. He hasn't lost a step since winning the National League Cy Young Award last season, posting a 3.06 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 67 ⅔ innings in 2025. He'll look to keep things rolling in his next start, which is scheduled to be against the Diamondbacks.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher
Jordan Romano recorded his eighth save of the season in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Braves in Game 1 of a doubleheader. It wasn't a clean inning by any means, as he gave up one hit and walked three batters. He still managed to escape without giving up a run thanks to
Ozzie Albies getting caught stealing. The 32-year-old has been shaky of late but still effective overall since gaining more responsibility in Philadelphia's bullpen after
Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension. Five of his eight saves have come since May 11, and there isn't much danger of him losing save chances with
Matt Strahm and
Orion Kerkering also struggling recently.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 day ago
Rookie offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and the Washington Commanders have agreed to a four-year, $15.68 million contract. The team selected the Oregon product No. 29 overall in April's draft to help shore up second-year quarterback Jayden Daniel's front side off the edge. Conerly Jr. started 14 games in each of his final two seasons as a Duck, boasting first-team All-Big Ten honors in his final campaign. Additionally, he was a finalist for the Joe Moore Award (nation's top OL). The 21-year-old excels in both the passing and rushing game, but does his best work when protecting his QB. In 2024, Conerly Jr. yielded just five pressures and one sack with none after the season's second week. He profiles to develop into a prototypical tackle eventually.
--Alex CiullaSource: Zach Selby
1 day ago
Miami Marlins third baseman
Graham Pauley was optioned back to Triple-A on Thursday. With
Connor Norby back as the starting third baseman, there wasn't much opportunity for Pauley to get in the lineup. He only tallied 20 at-bats in the month of May. He'll head to the minors with a disappointing slash line of just .210/.261/.284, but could find himself in the majors again if the Marlins suffer more injuries.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Isaac Azout
1 day ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed undrafted rookie wide receiver
Montana Lemonious-Craig to an undisclosed contract. Teresa Varley of Steelers.com reported the news. The 22-year-old spent five seasons at the collegiate level, with his last two campaigns at the University of Arizona (Colorado). Lemonious-Craig combined for 45 receptions, 468 yards, and four touchdowns in his time as a Wildcat, and totaled 79 receptions for 965 yards and nine touchdowns in 47 college outings. Due to the lack of production in his prospect profile, he doesn't project to make much of an impact on the field. However, with the recent departure of wideout
George Pickens, the Steelers' WR corps is a bit lacking. If Lemonious-Craig can show out over the next few months, he may garner a rotational role out wide. He'll reportedly wear No. 14.
--Alex CiullaSource: Teresa Varley
1 day ago
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Matthew Lugo was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. The move is in preparation for
Mike Trout to return to the team on Friday. He showed some promise in his brief time in the majors, hitting three home runs in 15 games, but ultimately will head to the minors with a .231/.250/.564 slash line. The 24-year-old didn't have much fantasy relevance anyway, especially after
Chris Taylor joined the team, which took any chance of regular playing time out of the equation.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Fletcher
1 day ago
According to the team, the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent inside linebacker Chazz Surratt to an undisclosed contract. Linebacker DaShaun White was waived in a corresponding move. Surratt was a former third-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings back in 2021, but he spent just one season with the team before finding his way to the New York Jets roster. He'd occupied a spot there over the prior three seasons. In 41 career games (five starts), the North Carolina product has notched 19 tackles, with all but one coming in 17 2024 appearances. He figures to spend most of his time as a rotational piece behind incumbent starter Fred Warner, and will likely be a member of their special teams unit as well.
--Alex CiullaSource: San Francisco 49ers
1 day ago
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will be in action on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. His status was initially uncertain after Towns injured his left knee in Tuesday's clash with the Pacers, leading the Knicks to list him as questionable on the injury report. However, TNT's Allie LaForce has reported that Towns will play in the do-or-die contest. The Knicks must win on Thursday to extend the series. Given the situation, Towns looks set for an extremely busy night. He is averaging 25.8 points and 11.5 rebounds in the Eastern Conference Finals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: New York Basketball
1 day ago
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-handed reliever
Kevin Ginkel to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander
Jeff Brigham from Reno in a corresponding move. Ginkel has been a mainstay in Arizona's bullpen over the last few years, but he opened the 2025 season on the injured list with a shoulder injury and hasn't been the same key setup man since his return in late April. The 31-year-old veteran has allowed 14 earned runs on 14 hits (two home runs) with one save, seven walks and 15 strikeouts in his 10 innings of relief so far this year. Ginkel surrendered five runs to both the Dodgers on May 9 and the Pirates on Tuesday in two stunning losses for the club. The veteran reliever will probably be back in the desert sooner than later, but the D-backs are choosing to shake things up after having lost seven of their last eight games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
1 day ago
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Ryan Burr (shoulder) received a cortisone injection to treat inflammation/impingement in his right shoulder, and he'll be shut down from throwing for a few days, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Additionally, reliever
Nick Sandlin (lat) is scheduled to throw live batting practice in Dunedin on Friday. Burr experienced a setback with his right shoulder while on his minor-league rehab assignment on Monday, and now it's unclear when he might be able to rejoin the big-league bullpen. The 31-year-old veteran made six rehab appearances (one start) and had allowed five earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 11 in seven innings at the rookie-level Florida Complex League and with Single-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo. Burr tied a career-high with 34 appearances in Toronto last year and held a 4.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB in 32 2/3 frames.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
1 day ago
Chicago White Sox right-handed reliever
Miguel Castro (knee), who was recently acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros, will miss the rest of the season with a right-knee injury, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Castro injured his knee while covering first base on Wednesday against the New York Mets. It's unclear if the 31-year-old Dominican hurler will need surgery on his knee or if he'll have a chance to be ready for the start of the 2026 season next April. He only made six appearances out of the bullpen for the White Sox after the trade and allowed five earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking five and striking out four. Castro appeared in a league-high 75 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023 and held a 4.31 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP and career-high seven saves in 64 2/3 innings that year. He has a 4.24 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 14 saves in 11 MLB seasons.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
1 day ago
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Stuart Fairchild (finger) was forced to exit early during Thursday's Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. He exited the contest after suffering a dislocated finger while sliding into second base on a steal attempt in the fourth inning. Despite that, Fairchild is reportedly available as a pinch-runner for the night cap of this doubleheader. It was initially believed that Fairchild suffered a broken finger, although it's still possible he'll land on the injured list with his dislocated digit. The 29-year-old has struggled with the bat in a bench role, as he's slashing .182/.250/.273 in 21 games with the Braves.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Justin Toscano
1 day ago
The Chicago Cubs have officially signed free-agent relief pitcher
Genesis Cabrera to an undisclosed major-league contract. Cabrera was designated for assignment by the New York Mets after posting a 3.52 ERA across six appearances. The Cubs are in desperate need of left-handed help out of the bullpen. It sounds like Cabrera will be available out of the Cubs bullpen as early as Friday. In a corresponding move, right-hander
Brooks Kriske was designated for assignment by the organization.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Patrick Mooney
1 day ago
Indiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. He was initially listed as questionable for the contest due to a right ankle sprain Nesmith suffered in Game 3 of the series. Nesmith has been excellent in the series, averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals with red-hot 61.9 percent shooting from downtown. The Knicks must do a better job guarding Nesmith around the three-point line; otherwise, their season could be over following Thursday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Indiana Pacers
1 day ago
Tampa Bay Rays catcher
Danny Jansen is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for Jansen who went 1-for-6 with a homer and two RBI during their previous series. He was starting to heat up with the bat, but has mostly put together a fairly disappointing 2025 campaign.
Matt Thaiss will start behind the plate and bat ninth against right-hander
Ryan Gusto. Neither hitter is worth rostering in most fantasy formats at the moment.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
1 day ago
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Alejandro Kirk is back in the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Athletics. Kirk will make his way back into the lineup after receiving a rest day on Wednesday. He did come into Wednesday's game as a pinch-hitter, but went hitless in his lone at-bat. Now, Kirk will return behind the plate and bat in the cleanup spot against left-hander
Jacob Lopez. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Kirk back in their lineup ahead of first pitch.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May
29,
2025
Cleveland
Browns
wide
receiver
Michael
Woods
II
(knee)
was
seen
taking
part
in
Wednesday's
voluntary
organized
team
activities.
Woods
did
not
play
in
the
team's
Week
18
regular-season
finale
last
year
against
the
Baltimore
Ravens
read more...
May 29, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop
Bo Bichette (back) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the A's. Bichette was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday due to back tightness. Despite that, Bichette didn't get a full game off as he came in as a pinch hitter and hit a two-run home run. The 27-year-old has been in an ugly slump lately, but hopefully that will help him get back on track. He'll return to shortstop and serve as the leadoff hitter versus left-hander
Jacob Lopez on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May 29, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman (concussion) was taking part in voluntary organized team activities and was running with the first-team offense on Wednesday, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Dan Labbe. It's a good sign for Tillman after he finished last season on Injured Reserve and missed the final six games due to a lingering concussion. The 25-year-old former third-rounder (74th overall) in 2023 out of Tennessee showed improvement in Year 2 before his head injury, catching 29 of 49 targets for 339 yards and his first three NFL touchdowns in 11 games (six starts). While
Diontae Johnson could have something to say about it, Tillman is currently position well for WR2 duties in 2025 behind
Jerry Jeudy, although Cleveland's uncertain quarterback situation doesn't exactly bode well for Tillman's chances to make an impact in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Dan Labbe
May 29, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Max Scherzer (thumb) is slated to throw a live batting practice session on Friday. The right-hander is expected to throw around 20-25 pitches during that session. The hope is that Scherzer can begin a rehab assignment soon after a few more batting practice sessions. Scherzer has been sidelined since March 30 due to right thumb inflammation. The team hasn't given a solid timetable for his return, but the hope is that Scherzer can return around late June.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Arden Zwelling
May
29,
2025
The
Pittsburgh
Steelers
have
had
preliminary
conversations
with
multiple
teams
about
potentially
adding
another
playmaker
on
offense
to
complement
wide
receiver
DK
Metcalf,
multiple
sources
tell
FOX
Sports'
Jordan
Schultz.
The
Steelers
are
believed
to
be
read more...
May
29,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
wide
receiver
Ricky
Pearsall
(hamstring)
is
dealing
with
a
hamstring
injury
and
likely
won't
return
to
practice
until
training
camp
at
the
end
of
July,
according
to
head
coach
Kyle
Shanahan.
It
doesn't
read more...
May 29, 2025
San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (shoulder) has secured a new one-year deal from the team, signing an extension worth $1 million. The 23-year-old, who underwent shoulder surgery in April, is coming off a season during which he made 30 appearances with the Sharks. Mukhamadullin showcased two-way potential by recording nine points (two goals, seven assists) with 51 blocks and 25 hits. We are likely to see much more of Mukhamadullin next season, as the Sharks remain in rebuild mode and will continue to give younger players opportunities.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: San Jose Sharks
May 29, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster signed a two-year extension on Thursday. The 23-year-old was approaching restricted free agency before finalizing a new deal with the club. His contract is valued at $7.5 million, resulting in a $3.75 million cap hit for the next two seasons. Foerster, who turned 23 in January, enjoyed a second consecutive 20-goal campaign in 2024-25 and had a career-high 43 points (25 goals, 18 assists) in 81 appearances. His impressive form earned him a call-up to the World Championships with Team Canada, where he tallied two goals and three points in seven appearances. Fantasy managers should definitely keep an eye on Foerster, who appears to have a promising future in the National Hockey League.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
May 29, 2025
The Houston Astros are bringing in minor-league pitchers to face designated hitter
Yordan Alvarez (hand) on Friday before the team's contest at Daikin Park against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to manager Joe Espada. "That means that, once he's ready, we're not going to need a rehab assignment. That will be his way to check that box and be ready for games," Espada said. The Astros have been vague about Alvarez's potential timeline for a return from a muscle strain in his hand, but this news means that the 27-year-old All-Star could potentially rejoin the team as soon as early next week, depending on how he responds to facing live hitting. The Cuban slugger hasn't played since May 5, though, so don't be surprised if the Astros ease him back into the lineup when he comes off the injured list. Alvarez's hand injury likely contributed to his slow start (.210 average, three homers in 100 at-bats).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
May 29, 2025
Center Jonathan Toews wants to return to the NHL after sitting out for two seasons. According to reports, Toews reached out to his agent, Pat Brisson, on Wednesday to say he's 100 percent ready to pursue a comeback attempt. Toews, who turned 37 in late April, is a free agent and can sign with any team when free agency opens on July 1. The three-time Stanley Cup champion stepped away from the game two years ago due to the effects of long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome. In his final year with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2022-23, Toews posted 15 goals and 31 points in 53 games. During his prime, Toews was one of the best two-way centermen in the league and an All-Star. While it's unlikely he will reach those heights again, Toews could still be a valuable asset to teams if fully healthy. The Winnipeg native has quickly begun to draw links with his hometown Jets.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 29, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians claimed left-hander
Matt Krook off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. In a corresponding move to make room on the team's 40-man roster, the Guardians transferred right-hander
Ben Lively (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Lively had UCL reconstruction and will miss the rest of the 2025 season. Krook, 30, was originally a first-round pick by the Miami Marlins in 2013 out of high school before then being taken as a fourth-round pick by the San Francisco Giants in 2016 out of Oregon. He will serve as left-handed relief depth for Cleveland after allowing two earned runs with a walk and three K's for the A's in 3 1/3 innings. Krook has a 16.20 ERA and 2.64 WHIP in just 8 1/3 relief innings in three MLB seasons with the A's, Yankees and Orioles.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
May 29, 2025
Seattle Mariners first baseman
Luke Raley (oblique) will rejoin the team in the next couple of days and ramp up the swinging part of his baseball activities, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. The Mariners are targeting the week of June 3 for Raley to start a minor-league rehab assignment. It means that the 30-year-old veteran left-handed hitter could be back from the 10-day injured list from a strained right oblique by late next week, barring a setback when he resumes playing in games. Raley was put on the IL back on April 30 but has been ramping up his baseball activities of late. The former seventh-round selection by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 out of Lake Erie College was hitting just .206/.345/.324 with a .669 OPS, two homer runs, two doubles, eight RBI, 10 runs and two steals in 24 games before his injury. He hit a combined 41 homers the previous two season with the Rays and Mariners.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
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