Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft 2.0: Trends already starting to emerge for 2025

Jacob Misiorowski made a stunning impression in his MLB debut, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and followed it with an even more remarkable performance against the Minnesota Twins, where he carried a perfect game into the seventh, ultimately ending his start with 11 no-hit innings—a franchise record. Despite losing the perfect game and no-hitter, he earned accolades from fans and commentators, solidifying his status as a standout pitcher for the Brewers. Need More...

Elite Defensive Back Joey O'Brien Commits To Notre Dame originally appeared on Athlon Sports.Notre Dame has secured a commitment from top defensive back Joey O'Brien from LaSalle College, a versatile 6-4, 185-pound athlete who was pursued by several major programs. O'Brien, a five-star recruit ranked among the nation’s best, adds to Notre Dame's impressive 2025 recruiting class, which includes notable players like Khary Adams and Grayson McKeogh. Need More Context? 🔎

The NFL offseason has concluded, prompting CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin to rank the 32 projected starting quarterbacks for 2025 across six tiers. In the NFC West, Matthew Stafford and Brock Purdy are categorized as borderline stars, while Kyler Murray and Sam Darnold are labeled as volatile veterans, with Murray's performance since 2021 raising questions about his tier placement. Need More Context? 🔎

Changes in the ownership of the St. Joseph Goats arena football team include St. Joseph natives Steve Craig, who takes a majority stake, and Kendall Randolph, a part-owner, with current team president Ted Sweeney becoming an Owner and General Partner. This transition follows the recent acquisition of partial ownership by Garage Beer, co-founded by Travis and Jason Kelce. Need More Context? 🔎

5-star safety Joey O’Brien announced his commitment to Notre Dame, disappointing Oregon after a strong recruitment effort. Despite this setback, Oregon celebrated landing 5-star safety Jett Washington, and the Ducks are poised to improve their current No. 28 recruiting class with upcoming commitments from top players like QB Ryder Lyons and OT Immanuel Iheanacho. Need More Context? 🔎

Ike Irish received his third All-American honor from Baseball America for an outstanding 2025 season, leading his team in seven key statistical categories, including a .364 batting average and 19 home runs. As a junior, he is a semifinalist for multiple prestigious awards and is projected as a first-round pick in upcoming drafts, raising questions about his return to Auburn. Need More Context? 🔎