Yariel Rodriguez Signs With Blue Jays

Free-agent pitcher Yariel Rodriguez and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to an unspecified contract. The Cuban hurler and the Blue Jays were reportedly increasingly likely to get a deal done a couple of weeks ago, and it appears they have indeed come to terms, although immigration hurdles remain while Rodriguez still needs to undergo […]

Sandy Leon Inks Minors Deal With Royals

Free-agent catcher Sandy Leon and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor-league deal with an invite to 2024 spring training. The veteran split the 2023 season between the Guardians and Rangers organizations, appearing in 22 games with the world-champion Rangers. He hit just .146 without zero homers, a 2.3% walk rate, and a […]

Cubs Showing Interest in Guardians' Emmanuel Clase

The Chicago Cubs are looking to bolster their bullpen and are showing interest in Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. It was reported earlier in the offseason that Clase is a trade candidate and that the Guardians would be willing to move the All-Star. The Cubs are likely far from the only club interested in the […]

Austin Voth Inks One-Year Pact With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent pitcher Austin Voth to a one-year, $1.25 million contract. The 31-year-old worked to a 5.19 ERA across 25 relief outings with the Orioles in 2023 but elbow inflammation bothered him for much of the season and he did not pitch after Aug. 30. Voth has bounced between the rotation […]

Aleksander Barkov Out Wednesday Versus Red Wings

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will not suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Barkov left Monday's overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks late in the third period and he could potentially miss Friday's contest against the Minnesota Wild as well. "He has a lower-body injury that we want to […]

Alex Ovechkin A Full Practice Participant Wednesday

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (lower body) participated in a full practice with the team on Wednesday. The sniper has missed the last three games, and it's still to be determined if he will suit up for Thursday's road contest against the St. Louis Blues. "Positive step today with him taking part in a full […]

Timo Meier Returning On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier (mid-body) will return to the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Meier has missed the Devils' last six games after getting injured in a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Dec. 30. The 2023-24 season has been a disappointing one for the veteran between […]

Blackhawks-Sabres Postponed To Thursday

The scheduled game Wednesday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres has been postponed due to travel restrictions in the Buffalo area caused by a snowstorm. The game will be played Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET. The Sabres have alternated losses and wins over their last four and sit seventh in the Atlantic […]

Steven Stamkos Will Not Be Traded

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos will not be traded, according to Bolts general manager Julien BriseBois. "Steven Stamkos isn't getting traded. You can all write that -- Steven Stamkos is not getting traded, so we can put that one to bed," BriseBois said Tuesday. Speculation about a potential Stamkos trade derives from his pending […]

Kasperi Kapanen To Miss Four Weeks

St. Louis Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen will miss at least the next four weeks due to a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old was injured blocking a Nick Seeler shot in the third period of the Blues' 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. The speedy forward was recently promoted to the Blues' top line but […]

Cody Hodgson Signs AHL PTO

Free agent forward Cody Hodgson has come out of retirement and has signed a professional tryout contract with the American Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals. The 2008 10th-overall pick was forced to retire in 2016 at just 26 years of age due to ongoing back issues, more specifically a hyperthermia diagnosis, a rare muscle disorder. Hodgson […]

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Jake Allen Getting The Start Monday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen is the starting goaltender for Monday's game against the visiting Colorado Avalanche. It's just the second start of the New Year for Allen after he yielded five goals in a 6-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 4. For the season, the veteran sports a 3.52 goals-against average and […]

Joel Hofer Getting The Nod Monday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer is the confirmed starter for Monday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. It's just the second starter for Hofer in the New Year after he surrendered four goals in a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Jan. 9. For the season, the 23-year-old has recorded a 2.87 goals-against […]

Jonas Bordin Returns Monday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) is set to return for Monday's contest against the visiting New York Islanders. The veteran rearguard hasn't played since suffering the injury in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 8. Through the first 25 games of his season, Brodin has recorded a goal and nine […]

Connor Bedard Resumes Skating

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (jaw) has resumed light skating. The young phenom suffered a broken jaw on a hit from New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in a game on Jan. 5 and was given a six-to-eight-week timeline to return after undergoing surgery. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick hasn't disappointed in his rookie […]

Filip Chytil Skates With Jaromir Jagr In Czechia

New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil hit the ice with Czechia legend and former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr on Monday in his home country. Chytil is currently sidelined with a concussion and left the Rangers to return home for his recovery. The 24-year-old hasn't appeared since suffering the injury in a Nov. 2 game against […]

Valeri Nichushkin Enters Players Assistance Program

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has voluntarily entered the Players Assistance Program of the NHL and NHLPA. As a result, he will be unavailable to the club for an indefinite period of time. "My goal is to address my issues and prevent any negative outcomes once and for all," the veteran said as part of […]

Mets Sign Vladi Miguel Guerrero

The New York Mets have signed international free agent Vladi Miguel Guerrero on Monday. The 16-year-old outfielder is the son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr. and the brother of current Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Monday is the start of the international signing period, one that will run through Dec. 15, […]

Mark Scheifele Listed As Day-To-Day

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury suffered during Thursday's 2-1 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. The Jets' No. 1 center logged just seven shifts and 7:41 of ice time before departing after logging one shot on goal. It's been another potent season for the veteran as Scheifele […]

Josh Norris Will Remain Out Saturday

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (upper body) will remain out of the lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting San Jose Sharks. Norris sat out Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will miss at least one more contest. This upper-body ailment is worrisome as it's unclear if it is connected to Norris' shoulder […]

Reilly Smith Out Long-Term

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith is out "longer term" after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period of Thursday's overtime loss versus the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran skated just 3:08 in Thursday's game before departing for good. While Smith has a decent eight goals and 20 points across 40 games, he is in the […]

Seth Jones Expected To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) says he expects to return to the lineup for Saturday's contest versus the visiting Dallas Stars. The veteran blue-liner has missed his team's past 15 games and has not appeared since injuring his shoulder in a Dec. 10 game against the Washington Capitals. The 11-year veteran is logging a […]

Kirill Kaprizov Skates, Unlikely To Return Friday

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) took part in Friday's morning skate but is unlikely to return for Friday night's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The star winger has missed the last seven games and has not appeared since getting injured in a Dec. 30 contest against the Winnipeg Jets. It's been a […]

Jake Oettinger Set To Return Friday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (groin) will return to the lineup for Friday night's clash with the Nashville Predators. The young netminder hasn't seen action since injuring his groin in a Dec. 15 contest against the Ottawa Senators. However, it's unclear if Oettinger will get the starting nod against the Predators on Friday, as the […]

Nick Foligno Gets Two-Year Extension From Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Nick Foligno have agreed to a two-year contract extension that carries an average annual value of $4.5 million. The 36-year-old was brought to Chicago on a one-year $4 million deal this past summer and has tallied eight goals and 17 assists on 73 shots across his first 39 games in […]

Michael Chavis Inks Minors Deal With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners and infielder Michael Chavis have agreed on a minor-league deal for the 2024 season. The deal comes with an invite to big-league spring training. A former top prospect with the Red Sox, the 28-year-old is now with his fourth organization as he's struggled to put it together at the plate at the […]

Rays, Aaron Civale Settle At One-Year, $4.9 Million

The Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Aaron Civale have settled on a one-year, $4.9 million pact for the 2024 season, avoiding arbitration in the process. The right-hander was acquired by the Rays mid-season from the Cleveland Guardians and posted a healthy 3.46 ERA in 23 starts between the two clubs, although he limped to a […]

Jesus Luzardo, Marlins Avoid Arbitration

The Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo have avoided arbitration with a one-year, $5.5 million pact for the 2024 season. The 26-year-old has found another gear since being acquired in a trade with the Oakland A's midway through the 2021 season. The southpaw worked to a 3.32 ERA across 18 starts for the Fish in […]

Jordan Hicks Inks Four-Year Pact With Giants

Free-agent right-hander Jordan Hicks has signed a four-year, $44 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. In a little bit of a surprising twist, the Giants plan to use Hicks as a starter rather than out of the back end of their bullpen. Just eight of Hicks' 212 big-league appearances have been starts, and the […]