Lance Lynn Back With Cardinals On One-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals and free-agent pitcher Lance Lynn have agreed to a one-year deal that will bring the veteran back to where his career began. Lynn had an $18 million club option declined by the Dodgers two weeks ago but will earn around $10 million for the 2024 season, while his new deal comes […]

Reynaldo Lopez, Braves Agree To Three-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves and free-agent pitcher Reynaldo Lopez have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract. While he has largely worked in relief since the 2020 season, the reported plan for Lopez is to stretch out as a starter, as the Braves view him as a player who can help both in the rotation and […]

Darcy Kuemper Could Be Available Saturday

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper could be available to the team for Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after leaving Wednesday's practice early following being hit in the back of the leg by a shot. "I think so," Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery said in regard to his ability to dress Saturday. "We'll have […]

Taylor Hall Hopeful To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall (lower body) practiced with the team on Friday and the club is hopeful he can return for Saturday's road game against the Nashville Predators. The veteran sustained a lower-body injury during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 9. "We're going to be cautious, make sure and dress […]

Anthony Mantha, Trevor van Riemsdyk To Return For Capitals Saturday

Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha (ear) and defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (lower body) are both expected to return from injury for Saturday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mantha has missed the last three games after suffering a ruptured left ear drum after being struck by a shot in a Nov. 8 overtime loss to […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Absent From Practice Friday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov did not participate in Friday's practice due to an illness. "Misses today so just depends on how bad it is for him and how he responds over 24 hours," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said in regard to the Russian's status ahead of Saturday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. […]

Jack Hughes A Game-Time Decision Saturday

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus the visiting New York Rangers. The young pivot has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury and was leading the NHL in scoring when his injury occurred 9:56 into a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Misses Practice Friday

Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois did not take part in practice on Friday due to a leg injury. Dubois likely suffered an injury to his quad when he crashed into the goal post cutting to the net during Thursday's 2-1 win over the visiting Florida Panthers. Dubois, acquired in a blockbuster deal from the […]

Corbin Burnes Explains Lack Of Extension Talks With Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers ace Corbin Burnes explained why he and the club have not had any contract extension talks as he approaches his final season of club control. Speaking to Foul Territory TV, Burnes essentially explained that his ace-level results over the last few seasons priced him out of the small-market Brewers' range and both he […]

Shota Imanaga Being Eyed By Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are interested in free-agent Japanese import Shota Imanaga. The club looks likely to lose Marcus Stroman from their rotation in free agency as they look to fill out their starting group as they are also interested in trading for Brewers ace Corbin Burnes. Imanaga, 30, worked to a 2.66 ERA with Yokohama […]

Cal Quantrill Acquired By Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have acquired pitcher Cal Quantrill from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for minor-league catcher Kody Huff. Right-hander Tommy Doyle has been designated for assignment to make room for Quantrill on the Rockies' 40-man roster. Designated for assignment himself just two days ago by Cleveland, it's no surprise Quantrill has found a new […]

Tigers, Diamondbacks Interested In Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks are among a wealth of teams interested in Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Typical clubs such as the Yankees, Dodgers, and Mets have rumored interest but what separates the Tigers and D-backs is their smaller-market belonging. Neither club has spent large amounts in free agency in recent seasons but the […]

Drew Smith Being Discussed In Trade Talks

New York Mets reliever Drew Smith is being discussed in trade talks by the club. The right-hander is in his final season of club control and can be retained via arbitration after earning $1.3 million last season. There is a Friday 7 pm Central Time deadline for clubs to tender arbitration-eligible players contracts for the […]

Tristan Jarry Struggles in Loss Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry was not at his best Thursday night when the club took a 5-2 loss at the hands of the visiting New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old was responsible for all five Devils goals surrendered on the night while facing just 30 shots (.833 save percentage), dropping his sixth decision of the […]

Adam Erne Fined For Wednesday's Elbow

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Erne has been fined $2,018.23, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for an elbow to the head of Seattle Kraken forward Pierre-Edouard Bellamare on Wednesday night. The incident occurred midway through the second period while Erne was assessed a two-minute minor for an illegal check to the head. It […]

Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour Could Both Return Friday

Florida Panthers defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour could both be available to the club for Friday night's contest on the road against the Anaheim Ducks. "We'll make a decision on whether they play tomorrow," Panthers bench boss Paul Maurice said. "It's that soon now." Both defensemen were expected to be out until mid-December after […]

Matias Maccelli Exits After Taking Puck To The Face Thursday

Arizona Coyotes forward Matias Maccelli exited Thursday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will not return after taking a puck to the face. The forward lost some teeth in the incident and skated just 6:04 in the contest before departing. A fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Maccelli has notched two goals […]

Barrett Hayton Exits Early Thursday

Arizona Coyotes forward Barrett Hayton has left Thursday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury. The young center will not return to the contest. Hayton was seen grimacing after scoring a second-period goal to knot the game at one goal apiece and left the game after skating just 7:57. It's been a […]

Vitek Vanecek Likely Back Between The Pipes Thursday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek is the likely starting goaltender for Thursday's road game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Washington Capitals netminder was pulled early in his last start after allowing three goals on just five shots in an eventual 4-2 loss to his former club his last time out. Youngster Akira Schmid […]

Cayden Primeau To Start Thursday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau is the starting goaltender for Thursday's home contest versus the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old has appeared in two games for the Habs this season, earning a 29-save win over the Detroit Red Wings his last time out. It's been tough sledding for the youngster in his brief […]

Connor Ingram To Start Thursday Versus Blue Jackets

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram will be between the pipes for Thursday's road contest versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old has won each of his last four decisions and is a healthy 5-1-0 across seven starts on the campaign. It's been a decent season for Ingram who will enter Thursday's contest sporting a 2.87 […]

Juuso Valimaki Has Surgery On His Mouth

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Juuso Valimaki had surgery on his mouth area after being struck in the face by a shot during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. The rear guard's timeline is undetermined at this point but he will likely miss some time moving forward. Defenseman Michael Kesselring is expected to take Valimaki's […]

Emil Bemstrom Clears Waivers

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Emil Bemstrom has cleared waivers and will likely be sent to the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters. There was a decent chance the 24-year-old could be claimed considering his mild $900K cap hit and his excellent minor-league production. Bemstrom tallied seven goals and 22 points across 55 games with the Blue […]

Alex Tuch Expected To Return Friday

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is likely to return to the lineup for Friday night's road contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The veteran winger has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but skated on the top line alongside Jeff Skinner and Dylan Cozens in Thursday's practice. "It's a coach's decision now. I […]

Oakland A's Officially Relocating To Las Vegas

The Oakland A's are officially on the move to Las Vegas after MLB owners unanimously voted to allow the move on Thursday. "Today is an incredibly difficult day for Oakland A's fans. It's a great day for Las Vegas," said much-maligned A's owner John Fisher. Under Fisher's ownership, the A's have been among the league's […]

Connor Thomas Outrighted By Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Connor Thomas has been outrighted off the club's 40-man roster after going unclaimed on waivers following his designation for assignment last week. Thomas has yet to make his big-league debut and has largely scuffled in the upper minors over the last two seasons. After posting a healthy 3.10 ERA in 22 […]

Atlanta To Host 2025 All-Star Game

The Atlanta Braves' Truist Park will be the site of the 2025 All-Star Game, according to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. The venue opened in the 2017 season and will host its first Midsummer Classic seven years later. The Braves have previously hosted the 2000 All-Star Game at Turner Field and the 1972 contest at Atlanta […]

Manuel Margot Being Eyed By Yankees, Mets

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is being discussed in trade talks with the New York Yankees and New York Mets. It was recently reported Margot was a strong trade candidate due to his $10 million salary for the 2024 season, a sum the low-budget Rays are likely wanting to avoid. The Yankees are in […]

Ricky Vanasco Inks Major-League Deal With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ricky Vanasco has agreed to a one-year, major -league contract with the club. He had been outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected minor-league free agency but will instead return to the club rejoin the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in the big leagues and spent the 2023 […]

Carter Hart Expected To Return Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (back) is expected to return to the crease for Wednesday night's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 25-year-old was expected to return from a back injury on Thursday but remained sidelined, while he last appeared on Nov. 1 when he surrendered two goals on five shots in 10 minutes of […]