Austin Davis Inks Minors Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres have signed left-hander Austin Davis to a minor-league deal. The 30-year-old signed a minors pact with the Astros ahead of the 2023 season but was shelled for a ghastly 11.22 ERA alongside an eye-popping 25.9% BB% across 20 appearances before being released in late June. A former 12th-round pick of the […]

D-Backs Sign Brandon Hughes To A Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed left-handed reliever Brandon Hughes to a minor-league deal and will bring him to spring training as a non-roster invitee. Hughes was a key member of the Cubs' bullpen in his debut season in 2022, posting a 3.12 ERA across 57 innings of work, even locking down eight saves in that […]

Astros Designate Declan Cronin For Assignment

The Houston Astros have designated right-hander Declan Cronin for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Trey Cabbage, who the club acquired via trade earlier on Wednesday from the Los Angeles Angels. It's the second time this offseason Cronin has been DFA'd, as the White Sox cut him loose in order […]

A's Sign Dylan Hall To Minor-League Pact

The Oakland A's have signed reliever Dylan Hall to a minor-league deal. Signed by the Mets as an undrafted free agent following the shortened five-round 2020 draft, Hall has put forth some solid minor-league numbers over the past three seasons. He spent time at three minor-league levels in 2023, most notably posting a healthy 3.04 […]

Richard Lovelady Inks Minors Deal With Cubs

Free-agent relief pitcher Richard Lovelady has signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old will presumably receive an invite to big-league spring training. After three years with the Royals, Lovelady spent the 2023 campaign with the A's, working to a 4.63 ERA in 27 outings before a forearm strain suffered in July cost […]

Rangers Ink Jonathan Holder To Minors Pact

The Texas Rangers have signed free-agent reliever Jonathan Holder to a minor-league deal and have invited him to big-league spring training. The 30-year-old has not appeared in the big leagues since the shortened 2020 season when he worked to a 4.98 ERA across 18 appearances with the Yankees. Holder pitched just 23 minor-league innings from […]

Ducks Assign Olen Zellweger To The AHL

The Anaheim Ducks have assigned rookie defenseman Olen Zellweger to the American Hockey League's San Diego Gulls. The move was expected as it gives the blueliner a chance to play two AHL contests while the Ducks head into the All-Star break and subsequent bye week. He is expected to rejoin the big club when they […]

Shakir Mukhamadullin Reassigned To AHL

The San Jose Sharks have reassigned rookie defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to the American Hockey League's San Jose Barracuda. The move was expected as the Sharks enter the All-Star break and subsequent bye week and will not be back in action until Feb. 14 versus the Winnipeg Jets. The move gives the 22-year-old an opportunity to […]

Flyers Taking Calls On Scott Laughton

The Philadelphia Flyers are taking calls from teams gauging interest in the availability of center Scott Laughton. The Flyers are reportedly not eager to trade him but with a thin center-ice crop available (and top center Elias Lindholm traded to the Canucks), the club could seemingly get a nice return for the two-way pivot. The […]

Penguins Not Afraid To Trade Jake Guentzel

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not afraid to trade pending free agent Jake Guentzel if they cannot get a contract done with him prior to the March 8 NHL trade deadline. It has been rumored that Guentzel rejected a six-year deal in the $8.5 million per year range but nothing official has been released on that […]

Brock Faber Named NHL Rookie Of The Month For January

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for January. The 21-year-old paced all freshmen with 11 assists and 13 points for the month, doing so in just 14 contests. A 2020 second-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings, Faber was traded to the Wild in a deal involving […]

Elias Lindholm Traded By Flames To Canucks

The Calgary Flames have traded center Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks, marking the first big domino to fall ahead of the March 8 NHL trade deadline. While the Canucks get one of the best available players more than a month before the deadline, the Flames netted a nice return that includes forward Andrei Kuzmenko, […]

Is Corey Seager Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Corey Seager has been no stranger to the injured list throughout his big-league career. He's had Tommy John surgery, dealt with multiple hamstring issues, fractured his hand, and sprained his thumb. He made two separate trips to the IL in 2023 due to hamstring and thumb injuries, playing in just 119 games as a result. […]

Zack Weiss Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox have designated reliever Zack Weiss for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Romy Gonzalez, who the club claimed off waivers from the White Sox on Wednesday. Weiss split the 2023 season between the Angels and Red Sox, working to a solid 3.21 ERA across 12 outings and […]

Romy Gonzalez Claimed By Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have claimed utility player Romy Gonzalez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old had been designated for assignment by Chicago in order to make 40-man roster space for relief pitcher John Brebbia. Gonzalez appeared in 44 games for the White Sox in 2023, hitting .194 with three home runs, […]

Guardians Sign Anthony Banda, Dom Nunez To Minor-League Deals

The Cleveland Guardians have signed left-hander Anthony Banda and catcher Dom Nunez to minor-league deals. Both players will receive an invitation to big-league spring training. Banda, 30, made 10 appearances with the Nationals in 2023, posting a 6.43 ERA while walking 14.3% of the 35 hitters he faced across just seven innings of work. He […]

Adam Duvall Being Considered By Twins

Free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall is being considered by the Minnesota Twins as they seek outfield help prior to the opening of spring training. The 35-year-old spent the 2023 season with the Boston Red Sox and hit .247 with 21 home runs, four stolen bases, and a healthy .834 OPS across 353 trips to the plate. […]

Pirates Sign Wily Peralta To Minors Pact

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-hander Wily Peralta to a minor-league deal. The deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training. The veteran didn't appear in the big leagues at all in the 2023 season after signing a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals, a little surprising considering he worked to a healthy 2.93 ERA […]

Pirates Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba for assignment in order to make 40-man roster space for reliever Aroldis Chapman, whose one-year, $10.5 million deal has become official. The 24-year-old appeared in just 15 games for the Bucs in the 2023 season, hitting just .125 with one stolen base, five RBI, and a big-time […]

Phil Kessel Seeking NHL Return

Free-agent forward Phil Kessel is still seeking an NHL contract after going unsigned to this point. The veteran is coming off of a Stanley Cup championship with the Vegas Golden Knights last season but his production tailed off dramatically and he skated in just four postseason contests for Vegas this past spring. Kessel's representation has […]

Maple Leafs, Senators Have Keen Interest In Chris Tanev

Two Ontario-based clubs have interest in veteran Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators reportedly have keen interest in the gritty blueliner. Tanev is one of the top defensemen available leading up to the March 8 NHL trade deadline as defensive defensemen such as himself have risen in value […]

Rangers Taking Calls On Kaapo Kakko

The New York Rangers are reportedly taking calls to gauge trade interest in forward Kaapo Kakko. The former second-overall pick appeared to turn a corner with a career-high 18 goals and 40 points while skating in all 82 games last season but has just five goals and six points on 34 shots across 28 games […]

David Rittich To Start Again On Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich is the likely starter for Wednesday's road game against the Nashville Predators. The veteran has started four of the last six games for the Kings but has just one win in that time as the Kings have dropped 14 of their past 16 games overall. However, the 31-year-old cannot […]

Quinton Byfield To Return Wednesday Versus Predators

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield (illness) is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's road game versus the Nashville Predators. The 21-year-old has missed the club's last two games versus the Avalanche and Blues with the illness but appears ready to return for Wednesday's contest. It's been a productive season for the former […]

Frederik Andersen To Resume On-Ice Activities

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (blood clots) is set to resume on-ice activities. He will begin with on-ice conditioning as he works his way back to re-joining the team. The veteran hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 2 against the New York Rangers and has appeared in just six games overall this season, posting […]

Leafs, Oilers Have Reached Out About Sean Walker

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are two teams that have reached out to the Philadelphia Flyers in regards to defenseman Sean Walker. The Tampa Bay Lightning and at least one other Eastern Conference team have reportedly shown interest in the right-shot blueliner, as well. The Flyers are holding firm on a tall asking […]

Jack Roslovic Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic will return to the lineup for Tuesday's road contest against the St. Louis Blues, the team's final game before the All-Star break and subsequent bye week. The former first-round pick of the Jets was a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' 4-2 loss to the Kraken on Sunday but […]

Adam Fantilli Ruled Out Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (leg laceration) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Blues. Fantilli was cut on the leg by a skate against the Seattle Kraken on Sunday and did not return after skating just 7:30 in the contest. It's been a successful rookie season for the 2023 […]

Elvis Merzlikins Back In The Net Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will be back between the pipes for Tuesday's road game in St. Louis. It's been a rocky road for the 29-year-old this season as the club gave an extended look to the younger Daniil Tarasov of late, leading Merzlikins to demand a trade out of Columbus. He then received […]

Devin Shore Clears Waivers

Seattle Kraken forward Devin Shore has cleared waivers and can be assigned to the AHL. The 29-year-old has split the season between Seattle and AHL Coachella Valley as he has just one goal and four points across 21 games in the NHL with three goals and six points across nine contests in the AHL. A […]