Nick Nastrini Excels Again Sunday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher prospect Nick Nastrini continued his excellent spring on Sunday, throwing four shutout innings against the Oakland Athletics. Nastrini allowed three hits and two walks while striking out a pair. After the scoreless outing, the 24-year-old has a 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts over 11 IP this spring. He […]

Cole Ragans Named Opening Day Starter

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans has been named the team's Opening Day starter. Ragans ascent has been something to behold, as he went from an afterthought with the Rangers to a bonafide stud almost immediately after joining the Royals. Although his spring numbers aren't quite on the level of his second-half numbers from […]

Tyler Soderstrom Sent To Minors

Oakland Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Soderstrom will get a little more seasoning in the minors while Shea Langeliers handles primary catcher duties on the big league squad. The move makes sense, as Soderstrom was slashing just .115/.172/.154 in 29 plate appearances this spring. Baseball America's number […]

TJ Friedl Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Fractured Wrist

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) will be re-assessed in three to four weeks after fracturing his wrist while diving for a ball on Saturday. Friedl will need some time off to allow the bone to heal, and then the team will see where he's at. At minimum, he will miss most of the season's […]

Dustin Wolf Will Start Thursday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the start on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Wolf was called up on Tuesday after starter Jacob Markstrom (lower body) was ruled out. While Markstrom is out, expect Wolf and Dan Vladar to split starts. It might be tough for them to keep pucks out of the […]

Jake Allen Starting Thursday For Devils

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will make his debut for the team on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Allen was acquired before the trade deadline last week to help the Devils with their goaltending woes. Unfortunately, Allen is sporting some ugly numbers himself, with an .892 SV%, 3.65 GAA, and -8.0 GSAA. The move […]

Laurent Brossoit Will Start Friday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit will start Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Brossoit has been excellent this season, posting a .924 SV%, 2.11 GAA, and 9.6 GSAA while going 11-4-2 over 17 games. His solid play has lessened the burden placed on Connor Hellebuyck, and Brossoit getting the start on Friday is a good […]

Mark Scheifele Hopeful To Play Friday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (illness) is expected to return Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Scheifele was a last-minute scratch on Wednesday due to an illness, but he is already feeling better and should play on Friday if things keep trending in the right direction. The Jets' top centerman has 57 points (19 goals, 38 […]

William Carrier Set To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights winger William Carrier (upper body) will make his return to the lineup Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Carrier hasn't played since January 4 due to an upper-body injury that required surgery, a span of 26 games. Carrier will re-enter his fourth-line role for the Knights, a job he has occupied for seven […]

Leo Carlsson Might Play Thursday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (concussion) could return Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Carlsson has missed six games with a concussion suffered in late February, but his condition has improved and he is nearing a return. The rookie has only played 40 games this season due to injuries and load management, but he has racked […]

Matt Rempe Suspended Four Games

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended four games for elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler in the head on Monday. The suspension doesn't come as a surprise, as the hit was vicious and Rempe has had a few suspect hits already in his short career. New York plays four more games […]

Evan Rodrigues Out Tuesday, Kyle Okposo Set To Debut

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars and is considered day-to-day. Rodrigues suffered a lower-body injury after blocking a shot on Saturday and isn't healthy enough to play Tuesday. His absence will make room for Kyle Okposo to make his debut with the team after being […]

Casey Desmith Set To Start For Vancouver With Thatcher Demko Out

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey Desmith will become the team's starting goaltender for as long as Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) is out. Demko is expected to miss 2-3 weeks, which happens to closely align with most of the fantasy playoffs. Managers who lost Demko and are lucky enough to still have Desmith on their waiver wire should […]

Vince Dunn Getting Close To Return, Won't Play Tuesday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) was skating in a regular jersey during morning practice but will not play on Tuesday. Dunn was injured last Monday when he was checked from behind hard into the boards and has now missed four games as a result. The good news is that he is likely to […]

Artturi Lehkonen Won't Play Tuesday Due To Illness

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (illness) will miss Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames. Lehkonen has been under the weather since Sunday and isn't feeling well enough to suit up tonight. Valeri Nichushkin will likely be the beneficiary of Lehkonen's absence, as he should move up to the first line and first powerplay unit. The […]

Jacob Markstrom Ruled Out Tuesday, Dustin Wolf Called Up

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. Markstrom was originally slated to start Tuesday, but the Flames have ruled him out due to a lower-body injury. This might be a blessing in disguise for Markstrom's fantasy owners, as the Flames' defensive corps has taken a major hit […]

Travis Konecny Could Return Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (upper body) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and is nearing a return to the lineup. Konecny missed the team's last six games with an upper-body injury suffered on February 21. The electric forward has 54 points (27 goals, 27 assists) in 57 games played this year and […]

Alexander Barabanov Sitting Out, Anthony Duclair A Game-Time Decision For Trade-Related Reasons

San Jose Sharks winger Alexander Barabanov will be held out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. Winger Anthony Duclair could also be held out of the lineup, but that hasn't been confirmed yet. Both players are trade chips for the tanking Sharks, and the team doesn't want to risk them […]

Tyler Toffoli Sitting Out Thursday For Trade-Related Reasons

New Jersey Devils winger Tyler Toffoli won't play Thursday for trade-related reasons. Toffoli is a valuable trade chip for the Devils who could help them spark a quick retool. Therefore, they don't want to risk him getting injured. The 31-year-old would be a big add for a playoff team, as he has put up 44 […]

Gabriel Vilardi Set To Miss At Least Two More Games

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) is out for at least the next two games. Vilardi has already missed three games due to an upper-body injury sustained last Thursday, and now he is set to miss both of the Jets games this weekend. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a breakout year when he's been healthy, […]

Frederik Andersen Activated From IR

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (blood clots) was taken off injured reserve on Thursday. Andersen has been dealing with blood clots since November, but after practicing for several weeks he is ready to return to action. His return complicates things for fantasy managers, as he is likely to be eased into action and could split […]

Yakov Trenin Dealt To Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Yakov Trenin and Graham Sward from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Jeremy Hanzel and a third-round pick in 2025. Trenin is the only part of this deal with an immediate effect, as Sward and Hanzel are both prospects. With this pickup, the Avs add another bottom-six forward to complement […]

Anthony Mantha Headed To Vegas

The Washington Capitals have traded forward Anthony Mantha to the Vegas Golden Knights, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. Mantha is enjoying a nice bounce back season, with 34 points (20 goals, 14 assists) in 56 games. It is his first 20-goal season since 2018-19 when he was a member of the Detroit Red Wings. […]

Valeri Nichushkin Closing In On Return

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (personal) could return Wednesday after missing the last 19 games. Nichushkin joined the NHL player assistance program on January 10, and just started practicing with the team again last Monday. If he plays Wednesday, he will likely join the top six and first powerplay unit. The 29-year-old has 42 points […]

Clayton Keller Likely To Return Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller (upper body) is expected to return on Tuesday but is still being considered a game-time decision. Keller has missed four games with an upper-body injury but appears to be ready to go as long as he gets the green light from the medical staff. The dynamic winger has racked up […]

Brady Tkachuk Set To Return Wednesday

Ottawa Senators winger Brady Tkachuk (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against Anaheim after missing Saturday's contest due to being banged up in the team's previous game. He is ready to go after missing his first game of the year and should be back in fantasy lineups tomorrow. Tkachuk has […]

Jake Guentzel Being Pursued By Canucks, Elias Lindholm Could Be Flipped

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel (upper body) is being pursued by the Vancouver Canucks, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic. With the Canucks being close to the cap, there are also talks about Vancouver flipping recently acquired Elias Lindholm to the Boston Bruins to make room for Guentzel. This could work out for all […]

Jason Zucker Won't Play Tuesday For Trade-Related Reasons

Arizona Coyotes winger Jason Zucker will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday due to the looming trade deadline. Zucker is likely to be dealt before Friday and Arizona wants to keep him healthy until then. The 32-year-old has 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 51 games this year with the Yotes, and could provide […]

5 Bounce-Back Infield Candidates for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Baseball is a game where a player can underperform for a day, month, year, or even longer and still eventually return to form. That’s just the nature of it. But how do we separate the players who are likely to find their game again from those who have fallen off completely? Many signs can distinguish […]

Calvin Pickard Is Prime Streaming Option On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard is set to start Thursday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Pickard is 4-2-0 on the season with a 2.69 GAA, .902 SV%, and -0.2 GSAA. With Edmonton on a 14-game winning streak and facing a bottom-tier Chicago team that is missing their best player, Pickard becomes the best streaming option […]