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Seth Halvorsen Stumbles On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Seth Halvorsen allowed five earned runs on Tuesday afternoon. Halvorsen was only able to get two outs. He allowed three hits and served up two free passes. Halvorsen is competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. However, this poor showing could put him in danger of opening the season […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jack Leiter Struggles With Command On Tuesday
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Jack Leiter struggled with his command on Tuesday afternoon. Leiter served up five free passes across two 2/3 innings. However, he only allowed one hit and one earned run and tallied five punchouts. Leiter was a late addition to the starting lineup as Tyler Mahle (forearm) was scratched with tightness. […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Yasmani Grandal Declines Offer From Atlanta
Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal declined an offer from the Atlanta Braves. The Braves will be without their No. 1 catcher, Sean Murphy (ribs), for at least the next four to six weeks and were looking to strengthen that position. However, with Grandal declining the offer, this will open the door for top prospect Drake Baldwin […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Kyle Gibson Continues To Draw Interest
Free agent right-handed pitcher Kyle Gibson has been drawing interest from several clubs. According to Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney, interest for Gibson has begun to increase due to the recent string of pitcher injuries. The Yankees lost two of their starters (Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat)), the Mariners could be without George […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Clarke Schmidt Struggles In Spring Debut
New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (back) allowed four hits and three earned runs across 1 2/3 innings during his spring debut on Tuesday. He tallied four punchouts and allowed one walk. Most of his damage was on a three-run shot by Baltimore first baseman Ryan Mountcastle in the opening frame. Schmidt was delayed […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Josh Rojas Expected To Start At Second Base
According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas is projected to the be their Opening Day second baseman. Even though Rojas has spent most of his MLB career at the hot corner, he does have experience at the keystone. The White Sox signed Rojas to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jonathan India Expected To Be Leadoff Hitter, Could Play Multiple Positions
Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India is expected to be the leadoff hitter to open the season. India has been productive in that spot during camp and will likely continue in this role. In addition, Anne Rogers of MLB.com noted that while India is expected to play every day, he will likely do so […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Max Fried Might Not Start Opening Day
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried may not get the nod on Opening Day. Manager Aaron Boone noted that "it might not line up" for Fried to take the mound that day. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but it seems Carlos Rodon may be the likely candidate to open their season. Earlier in […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Aliaksei Protas Scores First Career Hat Trick
Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas earned his first career hat trick on Tuesday evening during their 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Protas tallied his first goal in the opening frame and found the back of the net the other two times in the final period. All of his goals came during even strength […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Michael Amadio Tallies Goal, Assist On Tuesday
Ottawa Senators center Michael Amadio tallied a goal and an assist during their 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday evening. Amadio found the back of the net in the second period during even-strength play. His goal would stand as the game-winner. Later in the third, Amadio would add the primary assist on Shane […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jesper Bratt Tallies Three Points In Victory
New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt tallied three points during their 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Bratt would tally two of his points. First, he would earn the primary assist on Nico Hischier's power-play strike. Later in the period, Bratt would find the back of […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Nikita Kucherov Injured On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) missed the entire third period during their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday evening. The team did not provide an update on his status after the game. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status during their next practice as he could be in […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Adam Boqvist Exits Early On Tuesday
New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest early. The 24-year-old took a hard hit in the second period and did not log a shift during the final frame. Before exiting, Boqvist saw just under eight minutes of ice time. He did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Tom Wilson Exits With Injury
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (face) exited Tuesday's contest early after being struck in the face by a puck. Wilson has a "huge gash on his upper lip" and will likely need "repairs." Before exiting the game, Wilson logged just over 15 minutes of ice time and tallied two helpers. He logged one blocked […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Dalton Rushing Assigned To Minor-League Camp
The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned catching prospect Dalton Rushing to minor-league camp. Rushing was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead return to the minor leagues to continue his development. At the plate, Rushing went 2-for-10 at the plate with a strong 9:4 BB:K across 13 games in the […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Dodgers Option Hyeseong Kim
The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned infielder Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Kim inked a three-year contract with the Dodgers in the offseason worth $12.5 million. However, he was unable to adjust to major-league pitching during camp and will open the season in the minor leagues to further his development. During his time in […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Bobby Miller Optioned To Triple-A
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller was optioned to Triple-A. Miller was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will begin his season with Triple-A Oklahoma City instead. After a promising rookie season where he posted a 3.76 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across 124 1/3 frames, he took a significant […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Ezequiel Duran May Not Make Opening Day Roster
Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran may not make the Opening Day roster. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the 25-year-old is on the outside of the current projected roster. Last summer, the infielder appeared in 92 contests in Texas and held a .246/.288/.321 slash line with 11 doubles and three home runs. Under the hood, […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Diego Cartaya Assigned To Minor-League Camp
Minnesota Twins catching prospect Diego Cartaya was assigned to minor-league camp on Tuesday. Cartaya was traded to the Twins from the Dodgers in the offseason. The 23-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but instead will continue his development with Triple-A St. Paul. Last season, Cartaya posted a .236/.354/.379 slash line […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Nick Mears Battling Illness
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Nick Mears (illness) has been battling an illness. Mears has been sidelined for a few days. Manager Pat Murphy noted that if he remains sidelined, it could impact the construction of their bullpen for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he could be in danger of missing […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Christian Moore Could Start On Opening Day
Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore could be given the starting nod on Opening Day. Their primary second baseman, Luis Rengifo (hamstring), may be in danger of missing time, which could open a spot for the budding star. The Angels drafted Moore with the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. He immediately […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Trevor Story Expected To Return On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The infielder was scratched from Tuesday's lineup out of precaution. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but this report suggests the injury was not serious and will not be in danger of missing time. Story has been swinging […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Kevin Alcantara Not Traveling To Tokyo
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara will not travel with the team to Tokyo. While the 22-year-old has not been officially optioned to Triple-A, this suggests he will likely open the 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. Alcantara is one of the top bats in the Chicago system. Last season, he made his brief MLB […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Tristan Jarry Starting On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will get the starting nod for the second-straight contest on Tuesday evening to face the Vegas Golden Knights. After spending the past two months in the AHL, Jarry bounced-back in his first outing since January as he stopped 20 of the 30 shots he saw en route to defeating the […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Thomas Novak Day-To-Day With Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins center Thomas Novak (lower body) will not suit up on Tuesday to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Novak is day-to-day with an injury he sustained during their victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening. Novak was traded to the Penguins shortly before the trade deadline in a deal that sent Michael Bunting […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Victor Hedman A Game-Time Call On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hedman was able to participate during Tuesday's morning skate, which is a good sign he should be cleared to return to action. The 34-year-old sustained this injury during Thursday's contest. He was initially in line to […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jonah Gadjovich Not Playing On Tuesday
Florida Panthers left wing Jonah Gadjovich (personal) will not play on Tuesday when the Panthers travel to Boston to face the Bruins. Gadjovich was sidelined during their previous game and will now miss his second straight. As a result, Thomas Nosek will remain in the starting lineup and play on the fourth offensive line. Over […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Cam Fowler Returns To Practice On Tuesday
St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (personal) returned to practice on Tuesday. Fowler was unable to play in their previous contest on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings due to the birth of his child. However, it appears Fowler is in line to return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening to face the Pittsburgh […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
JJ Peterka Dealing With Lower-Body Injury, Questionable For Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) is dealing with an injury and could miss their next contest on Wednesday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. Peterka was unable to participate during Tuesday's practice due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Wednesday's game. Peterka is currently […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jeferson Quero Assigned To Minor-League Camp
Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (shoulder) was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. Quero missed the majority of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Before the injury, he appeared in just one minor-league contest last summer. Manager Pat Murphy noted that Quero will likely serve […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago