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Jakub Dobes Leads The Way On Sunday
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes stood tall in Sunday's victory over the Nashville Predators. Dobes stopped 36 of the 37 shots he saw en route to picking up the victory. The Predators had more than double Montreal's shot total, but Dobes was able to keep the door shut. His lone blemish came in the opening […]
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Cam Talbot Stops 32 Shots On Sunday
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot led the way in their victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday evening. In this contest, Talbot stopped 32 of the 33 shots he saw. The Panthers dominated the shot total, but Talbot was able to stand tall. His lone mistake came in the third period when Anton Lundell […]
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Spencer Knight Snaps Skid In Victory Over Pittsburgh
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins. Knight's lone blemish came in the third period when Pittsburgh winger Rickard Rakell beat him on the power play. This was a nice outing for Knight as he carried a four-game losing streak into this […]
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Ilya Mikheyev Strikes Twice In Victory
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals during their 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. Mikheyev did all of his offensive work in the final frame. He first scored during 5-on-5 play to extend their lead to two goals, which eventually served as the game-winner. Mikheyev would then score the […]
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Tage Thompson Scores Hat Trick On Sunday
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson scored a hat trick during their 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. Thompson scored his first goal in the second frame on a wrist shot. Later in the third, he would find the back of the net twice, including with the empty-netter to seal the victory. This […]
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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 2 (April 7 - April 13)
The baseball season is officially underway, and there is no better time to look to the waiver wire to improve your team. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 2 of the 2025 MLB season -- April 7th through April 13th. This waiver wire article will recommend free […]
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Jorge Polanco Dealing With Knee Soreness
Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) is dealing with soreness in his left knee and will be held out of the starting nine on Sunday afternoon. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Monday evening against the Houston Astros. Polanco underwent surgery on his knee last October […]
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Ivan Herrera Exits Early On Sunday With Knee Inflammation
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (knee) was removed from Sunday's contest against the Boston Red Sox. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the backstop needed assistance to leave the field. He was unable to put weight on his foot and was diagnosed with left-knee inflammation. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status […]
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Bo Naylor Sitting On Sunday
Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is not in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon when the Guardians conclude a series against the Los Angeles Angels. Instead, veteran Austin Hedges will get the nod behind the dish and bat in the eight-hole. Naylor enjoyed a productive day at the plate on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with his […]
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Chadwick Tromp Designated For Assignment
The Atlanta Braves have designated catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment to open a roster spot for Sean Murphy (rib), who was activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Tromp was able to make the Opening Day roster with Murphy beginning the season on the injured list. However, he was deployed as the clear No. […]
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Sean Murphy Activated Off Injured List
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (rib) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Braves designated Chadwick Tomp for assignment to open a spot on the roster. Murphy has been sidelined since the start of March after suffering a fractured rib. He recently participated in a rehab assignment at […]
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Jared Triolo Scratched On Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo (undisclosed) was a late scratch on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the starting nine. Fantasy managers should monitor Triolo's status leading up to their next contest against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday evening. Triolo has had a slow start to the […]
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Colin Holderman Hits 15-Day Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed relief pitcher Colin Holderman (knee) on the 15-day injured list due to a right knee sprain. In a corresponding move, the Pirates promoted right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart from Triple-A. Holderman has logged four 2/3 innings through the early part of the campaign. However, he has not found much success, allowing […]
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Riley Greene Sitting On Sunday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is not in the starting nine on Sunday afternoon when the Tigers conclude a series with the Chicago White Sox. Greene has started in each of the first eight contests of the regular season. Through this start, Greene has been swinging a hot bat, posting a .361/.361/.722 slash line with […]
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William Contreras Sitting On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is not in the starting lineup on Sunday when the Brewers conclude a series against the Cincinnati Reds. Contreras has started in each of the first nine games of the regular season. Instead, the Brewers will give catching duties to Eric Haase. He will bat in the nine-hole. This is […]
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Blake Snell Placed On 15-Day Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation. The Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Snell has had a difficult start to his Dodger tenure, holding an underwhelming 8:4 BB:K across his first nine […]
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Trevor Williams Starting On Sunday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams has been moved up to start Sunday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Williams was expected to start during their upcoming series against the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers next week. However, with Michael Soroka (biceps) on the injured list, the Nationals will have to shift their starting pitchers. Williams […]
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Ben Rice, Oswaldo Cabrera Sitting On Sunday
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice and utility player Oswaldo Cabrera are not in the starting lineup when they conclude a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With southpaw Andrew Heaney getting the starting nod for the Pirates, Rice will retreat to the bench. Cabrera was also held out of action on Saturday. As […]
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Mike Tauchman Activated And Starting On Sunday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (hamstring) was activated off the injured list on Sunday and will be given the starting nod in right field in their contest against the Detroit Tigers. Tauchman will bat in the leadoff spot. The 34-year-old suffered this injury during spring training and is set to make his White Sox […]
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Nestor Cortes Placed On 15-Day Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow flexor strain. In a corresponding move, the team promoted left-handed pitcher Grant Wolfram from Triple-A Nashville. After a tough Milwaukee debut against his former club in the Bronx, the southpaw was able to bounce back […]
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Xavier Edwards Scratched With Knee Soreness
Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (knee) is a late scratch on Sunday due to right knee soreness. Christine De Nicola of MLB.com reported that Edwards initially suffered this injury during the second game of the season and reaggravated it on Saturday. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next […]
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Luis Torrens Remains Out With Forearm Injury
New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (forearm) will remain out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Mets conclude a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Torrens was a late scratch on Saturday evening and will remain sidelined for the series finale. The Mets will instead give catching duties to Hayden Senger for the […]
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Nick Fortes Remains Sidelined On Sunday
Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes (neck) remains sidelined on Sunday when the Marlins conclude a series against the Atlanta Braves. Fortes was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a neck injury. He was also held out of action on Friday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be placed on the […]
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Matt McLain Not Playing On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. McLain has been scratched from the starting nine over the past two games due to a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Monday evening […]
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Wilyer Abreu Sitting For Game 1
Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (undisclosed) will remain out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of their double-header against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. Abreu was a late scratch on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Game 2 later this […]
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Cody Bellinger Active On Sunday
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (back) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday when the Yankees conclude a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bellinger has missed the first two games of this series due to back stiffness. However, the 29-year-old was able to be cleared for action. He will bat second and […]
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MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (4/6/25)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The MLB regular season is in full swing, and we have another full slate of DFS action to break down. Today, we will look at a jam-packed Sunday slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. There are several games on this slate that we will emphasize that have a high projected run total. […]
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Jung Hoo Lee Hits Two Doubles, Scores Twice
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee went 3-for-4 with two runs during their victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon. Lee tallied his first double of the afternoon in the fourth inning. He then swiped third base and scored on a Matt Chapman double. Then in the sixth, Lee would hit his second […]
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Jesse Winker Hits Two Triples, Brings In Two Runs
New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-4 with two triples and two RBI during their victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Winker would tally his first hit of the contest, with a double in the second inning. Later in the fourth, he would hit his first triple of the contest. In the […]
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Roki Sasaki Allows One Run Across Four Innings
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki allowed one run across four innings of work in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday afternoon. Sasaki was given a no decision. He struck out four batters and allowed three hits and two walks. Sasaki allowed two straight singles to open the contest but was able […]
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