Rafael Devers Scratched On Friday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was scratched due to shoulder soreness prior to Friday's contest against the Seattle Mariners. The star infielder homered and doubled on Opening Day Thursday but quickly hits the sidelines just 24 hours later. Bobby Dalbec will take over at third base and hit eighth against Mariners right-hander George […]

Elias Lindholm Remains Day-To-Day

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) remains day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, but bench boss Rick Tocchet said he isn't worried about the injury being long term. Lindholm was absent from Wednesday's practice and didn't play in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. "I'm not really concerned," Tocchet said. "I think […]

Alex Pietrangelo Could Be Back On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (illness) could return to the lineup when the team visits the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The veteran has missed the past six games due to an illness but skated as part of an optional skate at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday. "He's skating today. So that's good news," […]

Morgan Rielly Doesn't Skate Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was absent from Friday's practice due to an upper-body injury and has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Rielly didn't play Thursday night when the Leafs defeated the Washington Capitals by a 5-1 score. He remains listed as day to day. The 30-year-old is in […]

Mitch Marner Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs right winger Mitch Marner (ankle) returned to practice on Friday for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain during a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on March 7. Marner finished that game but has since missed the team's past nine contests. He is still expected to miss at least two […]

Simon Benoit Inks Three-Year Extension With Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Simon Benoit to a three-year contract extension that carries a $1.35 million average annual value. The Leafs inked Benoit to a one-year, league-minimum contract prior to this season and the 25-year-old has become a key member of the team's blueline. Not known for his offense, Benoit has just […]

Johan Rojas Starting In Center Field Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will start in center field and hit ninth in Friday's season opener versus Spencer Strider and the rival Atlanta Braves. Rojas was battling for the starting center field job in spring training and has seemingly won it despite a tough showing at the plate in Grapefruit League action. The 23-year-old […]

A.J. Puk Looking To Begin Starting Career On Right Note Friday

Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk will look to begin his new career as a starter on the right note when he takes on the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Vast injuries to the Miami rotation opened the door for Puk to at least begin the season as a starter and he took major advantage […]

Merrill Kelly Looking To Continue Home Dominance Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will look to keep up the excellent work at home when he takes on the visiting Colorado Rockies on Friday. Kelly has long pitched much better at Chase Field than anywhere else as he sports a 3.17 ERA alongside a 24.3% K% in his career at home versus a 4.48 […]

Nick Castellanos Back In Seven-Hole In Season Opener

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is hitting in the seven-hole for Friday's season opener versus the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. The veteran largely hit somewhere in the top four in the lineup for much of the 2023 season but was moved down into the seven-hole more frequently in September. Nonetheless, it was a […]

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Opening Day is in the rearview mirror and Friday brings us an eight-game main slate as plenty of clubs have the buffer day off following the beginning of the season on Thursday. We'll be focusing on the main slate this evening after a couple of rainout games are made up earlier in the day. I'll […]

Braves And Phillies Rained Out On Thursday

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will be postponed on Thursday due to anticipated rain in the Philadelphia area. The game will be made up at 12:35 pm ET on Friday as outdoor clubs schedule an off day following Opening Day for this reason. Spencer Strider will get the ball for the Braves while Zack […]

Mets And Brewers To Be Postponed Thursday

Opening Day between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday will be postponed due to heavy rain in the forecast in New York. The contest will be made up at 1:40 pm ET on Friday as outdoor teams schedule a buffer day following Opening Day for this reason. Left-hander Jose Quintana is scheduled […]

Will Smith Inks 10-Year Extension With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and catcher Will Smith are finalizing a 10-year, $140 million contract extension. The 28-year-old has been one of the most productive offensive catchers since entering the big leagues in the 2019 season, putting together a career .263 average with 91 home runs and an .842 OPS across 486 games played. Most […]

Sam Poulin Recalled From AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Sam Poulin from the American Hockey League's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was the team's first-round pick in the 2019 draft but has appeared in just three games with the Penguins to this point. "Honestly, I'm just so excited to be here," Poulin said. "It feels so good. I've […]

Jack Quinn Could Return Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn (lower body) could return to the lineup when his team hosts the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. The young winger underwent surgery to repair a lower-body injury that was sustained in a Jan. 27 contest against the San Jose Sharks. He has since missed the past 23 games. "He looked really […]

Scott Mayfield Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield has undergone season-ending surgery due to a suspected lower-body injury, although the exact nature of the surgery has not been disclosed. Mayfield hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 22 against the St. Louis Blues and has previously missed a combined 15 games due to lower and upper-body injuries […]

Mitch Marner Skates On His Own Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner skated on his own Tuesday as he continues to progress from a high-ankle sprain. He will not play against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday and remains listed as day to day. "Mitch is no longer day to day from day to day; he's just day to day," Maple […]

Trevor Zegras To Return Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will make his return to the lineup when the club takes on the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. The 23-year-old broke his ankle in a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Jan. 9 and has since missed 31 games. He has returned to full practice in recent days. "Just try […]

Justus Annunen Inks Two-Year Extension

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen has signed a two-year contract extension with the club on Tuesday. Financial terms of the pact have not been disclosed. The 24-year-old has had a strong season in limited duty with the Avs, working to a 2.38 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage across eight games, going 5-2-1 in […]

Jose Urena Cracks Rangers Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers right-hander Jose Urena has made the team's Opening Day roster after inking a minor-league pact with the club this winter. The veteran has struggled mightily in recent seasons, working to a 6.45 ERA across 10 outings between the Rockies and White Sox in the 2023 season, although his 4.10 ERA in five outings […]

Oskar Sundqvist Suffers Knee Injury

St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist has suffered a knee injury after taking a hit from Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb on Monday night. The pivot was seen leaving the arena on crutches and in a knee brace as the ailment could be of the serious variety. The 30-year-old has tallied six goals and […]

Elias Lindholm Sits Out Monday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Lindholm was held out of the lineup on Monday with what is believed to be a hand/wrist issue. The veteran remains day to day after he skated 15:42 against his old team, the Calgary Flames, in a 4-2 win on Saturday night. It's been a decent offensive season for the veteran […]

Jonathan Marchessault Bags Overtime Winner Monday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault played the overtime hero Monday in a crucial battle against the St. Louis Blues. The veteran ended the game just 49 seconds into the extra frame as the Golden Knights gained some additional breathing room on the Blues. With the win, Vegas gained an extra point on the Blues […]

Jordan Binnington Back In The Net Monday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington is the starting goaltender for Monday's contest against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. Binnington and Joel Hofer have alternated starts of late but it will be Binnington getting his second straight start on Monday. The 30-year-old has posted a 2.85 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage across 50 […]

Logan Thompson To Start Monday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson is the scheduled starter for Monday's pivotal clash with the St. Louis Blues. Thompson's battery mate, Adin Hill, left Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury, although Thompson was already scheduled to start Monday's contest. "[Hill came to the bench and said he wasn't feeling […]

Alex Pietrangelo To Miss Fourth Straight Game Monday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will miss his fourth straight game when the club travels to St. Louis to take on the Blues on Monday. Pietrangelo has enjoyed a solid season but one that has fallen below his previously high standards. He has recorded four goals and 32 points across 62 games on the […]

Aleksander Barkov, Aaron Ekblad Expected To Return Tuesday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) are both expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's pivotal game against the Boston Bruins. Barkov has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury, while Ekblad has missed the past six games with a lower-body ailment. "Barkov is […]

Josh Doan Could Make NHL Debut Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes forward prospect Josh Doan, the son of Coyotes legend Shane Doan, could make his NHL debut when the club hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a nice season with Tucson of the American Hockey League, tallying 26 goals and 46 points across 62 games in what is his […]

Cubs Option Hayden Wesneski To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Hayden Wesneski to Triple-A Iowa. Jose Cuas and Luke Little have grabbed the final two bullpen spots on the roster while Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks have also made the team. A rough spring did not help Wesneski's chances of cracking the Opening Day roster as he posted a […]