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Cristian Mena Sent To Triple-A
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Cristian Mena was optioned to Triple-A. Mena was unlikely to claim a spot on the Opening Day roster and will begin his season at Triple-A. Mena made his MLB debut last summer and logged just three innings of work. He allowed four earned runs and tallied two strikeouts. Mena spent […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Yilber Diaz Optioned To Triple-A
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-handed pitching prospect Yilber Diaz to Triple-A. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut last summer and was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. However, the team will have him continue his development with the Reno Aces at the start of the season. Across his first 28 1/3 innings […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Colson Montgomery Still In Contention To Make Opening Day Roster
Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) is still in contention to make the Opening Day roster despite the missed time during camp. The infielder was sidelined for 10 days due to a back injury. However, manager Will Venable noted that his injury will not affect his chances of making the roster. Montgomery is […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Mike Burrows Could Make Opening Day Roster
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster. Burrows made his brief MLB debut last summer as he logged three 1/3 innings. He tallied two strikeouts while holding a 3:2 BB:K ratio and allowing one earned run. He missed the entire first half of the season […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Kumar Rocker Tosses Three Clean Innings In Intrasquad Contest
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker tossed three shutout innings during an intrasquad contest. Rocker has gotten off to a rough start during spring training, allowing eight hits and eight earned runs across two innings. He has served up two free passes and only tallied two punchouts. Earlier in the week, Rocker also went […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Dustin May "Makes The Most Sense" As Fifth Starter
According to manager Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Dustin May "makes the most sense" to be the fifth starter to open the season. Roberts noted that Tony Gonsolin (back) had a minor "hiccup" which opened the door for May to claim the final spot. Through five innings of work this spring, May has […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Taylor Walls Dealing With Quad Injury
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (quadriceps) is dealing with a minor quad injury. The infielder exited Saturday's contest early due to this injury. However, the team noted that this injury is not considered serious and expects Walls to return to the lineup later this week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Triston Casas Starting On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) is returning to the starting lineup on Tuesday to face the Philadelphia Phillies. He will cover first base and bat in the three-hole. The 25-year-old has missed time due to an illness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but it appears he will not be […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jacob Wilson Projected To Be Opening Day Shortstop
Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson is projected to be the team's Opening Day shortstop. Wilson is viewed as the top prospect in their system. He made his MLB debut last summer and held a .250/.314/.315 line across 28 games before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury. After being drafted with the sixth-overall selection in the 2023 […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Esteury Ruiz Not Expected To Make Opening Day Roster
Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is viewed as the "odd man out" in the outfield and not expected to make the Opening Day roster. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com noted that Miguel Andujar and Seth Brown are projected to have more significant roles as depth options. Last season, Ruiz appeared in just 29 MLB contests. During this […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Ke'Bryan Hayes Dealing With Left-Side Tightness
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (side) is dealing with "left side tightness." He has not been in a spring contest since March 5. However, Hayes was seen taking ground balls on Monday and is expected to step in the batter's cage on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as a setback […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
William Nylander Extends Point Streak To Six Games On Monday
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander extended his point streak to six games on Monday evening during their shootout victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Nylander would open the scoring in the first period on the power-play to get on the scoresheet. Later in the game he logged an additional shot on goal and […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Point No. 1,000 On Monday
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied his 1,000 career point during their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday evening. MacKinnon would hit this milestone in the third period when he tallied the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's 27th goal of the season. Later in the period, MacKinnon added the primary assist on Martin Necas' […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Scott Wedgewood Shuts The Door On Monday
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood stopped all 20 shots he faced en route to posting a shutout victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday evening. The shot total was quite even throughout the contest but Wedgewood was able to step up when called on. This outing extended his current win streak to two games. Even […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Linus Ullmark Stops 48 Shots In Victory
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 48 of the 49 shots he saw en route to defeating the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. The Red Wings dominated the shot total but Ullmark was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the third period when Dylan Larkin found the back of the […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Tage Thompson Strikes Twice Against Edmonton
Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson led the way during their 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening. Thompson would open the scoring in the first period as he beat Stuart Skinner with a wrist shot. Later in the third, Thompson would break the stalemate and score the game-winner. After seeing his three-game […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Alec Martinez Sustains Injury On Monday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He logged one blocked shot and hit before exiting. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Brandon Nimmo Resumes Baseball Activities
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (knee) resumed baseball activities on Monday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The manager noted that Nimmo could return to action "pretty soon." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but it appears Nimmo is nearing a return to the Grapefruit League. The 31-year-old has dealt with soreness in […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
CJ Alexander Departs Monday's Contest With Injury
Athletics third baseman CJ Alexander (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest early with an injury. Alexander was able to walk off the field but needed assistance. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team should provide an update on his injury. The 28-year-old made his MLB debut last summer with the Kansas City Royals. […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jorge Mateo Progressing, Not Close To Playing In Games
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) has been progressing through his recovery plan but is still a "ways away" from returning to game action. Mateo went through a full workout on Monday. He took groundballs and was swinging a bat in the cage. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
George Lombard Jr. Sent To Minor-League Camp
The New York Yankees have assigned shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. to minor-league camp. Lombard has enjoyed a productive spring training with the major-league roster as he went deep twice across 22 at-bats. The 19-year-old has only seen time in the lower levels of the minor leagues but could push for an early-season Double-A debut […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Gunnar Henderson "Progressing Well"
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is "progressing well" but remains without a definite timetable. Manager Brandon Hyde noted that he is still unsure when he will return to game action. Henderson sustained this injury last Thursday and could be in danger of missing Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Gerrit Cole To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn right ulnar collateral ligament. He will miss the entire 2025 season. The 34-year-old underwent testing on his right elbow over the weekend. He went for a second opinion earlier on Monday. In addition to […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Justin Fields Inks Two-Year Deal With Jets
The New York Jets have signed quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year contract worth $40 million. This deal includes $30 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old opened the 2024 campaign as Pittsburgh's No. 1 quarterback before being replaced by Russell Wilson. During his time as the starter, Fields averaged 183.4 passing yards and 38.5 rushing yards per […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Seahawks Sign Sam Darnold To Three-Year Contract
The Seattle Seahawks have signed quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year, $110.5 million contract. This deal includes $55 million guaranteed. Just days after trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Seahawks will now turn to Darnold to lead their franchise. After never reaching his full potential after being selected with the third overall […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Thomas Novak Sustains Lower-Body Injury On Sunday
Pittsburgh Penguins center Thomas Novak (lower body) sustained a lower-body injury during Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Wild. Novak exited the contest during the third period. Before the injury, Novak logged just over 12 minutes of ice time and logged two shots on goal with four blocks. He did not get on the scoresheet. Novak […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Stuart Skinner Facing Buffalo On Monday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner has won each of his previous two starts. During this stretch, Skinner has held a .885 save percentage and allowed six total goals. However, before this win streak, Skinner held a poor .863 save percentage with a […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jason Zucker Expected To Return On Monday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers. Zucker participated in the team's morning skate and the plan is for him to suit up. Zucker has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. However, while the 33-year-old […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jacob Bernard-Docker Not Playing On Monday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (non-injury related) will not be available to play on Monday evening when the Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers. Bernard-Docker was unable to play in their previous contest due to visa issues. Bernard-Docker was traded to Buffalo alongside forward Josh Norris from Ottawa at the trade deadline. Bernard-Docker has appeared in […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago
Jiri Kulich Not Playing On Monday
Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (illness) will remain sidelined when the Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening. Kulich will now miss his second-straight contest. After appearing in just one NHL contest last season, the 20-year-old has flashed solid upside during his first full season. Before this illness, Kulich tallied three points (one goal) […]
Andy Smith 3 weeks ago