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Colt Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy Will Get Work At First Base At Spring Training
According to Chris McCosky, the Tigers are planning to use Colt Keith and Justyn-Henry Malloy at first base during Spring Training. While McCosky noted that Keith will still likely operate as the regular second baseman, this move could just add more positional flexibility to the roster. Keith made his major league debut last season and […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAlex Lange Begins Playing Catch
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange (lat) has begun playing catch three times a week from 120 feet, according to the team. Lange underwent lat surgery in June which caused him to miss the entire second half of the 2024 season. Before the injury, the 29-year-old posted a 3.34 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 18 […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJace Jung Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jace Jung (wrist) underwent wrist surgery earlier this offseason to address lingering wrist inflammation. However, the team noted that the young infielder is expected to be ready for Spring Training. The Texas Tech product spent the majority of the 2024 season with Triple-A Toledo before earning a late-season promotion to […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoSawyer Gipson-Long Continuing Rehab Program
According to the Detroit Tigers, starting pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is playing catch from 120 feet three times a week. Gipson-Long is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in April and also a hip operation he underwent in July and was unable to pitch at all last summer. In 2023, the Mercer product […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoQuinn Mathews Will Receive Invite To Spring Training
According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch, starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews will receive a non-roster invite to Spring Training. This is a great sign, as Mathews could have a great opportunity to make the Opening Day roster. The southpaw is considered one of the top pitching prospects in the sport and was […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRay-Ray McCloud (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III tallied a season-high 98 yards on Sunday and should be added in all formats ahead of Week 15. This past weekend, McCloud brought in seven of his 11 targets (most on the team) for 98 yards. […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoSincere McCormick (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick has taken advantage of his recent opportunities and is worth adding in all standard formats ahead of Week 15. With Zamir White (quadriceps) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) both missing each of the past three games, […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJuan Soto Signs $765 Million Contract With The Mets
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder Juan Soto to a massive 15-year contract worth $765 million. This is the largest deal in professional sports history and will likely keep Soto as a New York Met for the remainder of his professional career. Last season […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoMichael Conforto Inks Contract With Los Angeles
According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract. The veteran outfielder enjoyed a solid campaign with the Giants last season from a power perspective, holding a .237/.309/.450 slash line with 20 home runs. This was his highest home run […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoOliver Ortega Inks Minor-League Contract With The Mets
According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega to a minor-league contract. Ortega missed the entire 2024 campaign due to an elbow operation. Before this, Ortega spent the 2023 campaign with the Twins and the 2021 and 2022 campaigns with the Angels. In Minnesota, the […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoHunter Stratton Returning To Pittsburgh On Minor-League Deal
According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the Pirates have signed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton to a minor-league contract. Stratton spent all of last summer in Steele City but underwent surgery in his left knee in August. Stratton was facing a seven-to-ten-month recovery window at the time of the operation. Through 37 2/3 […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoDetroit Expressing Interest In Jack Flaherty
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers have expressed interest in reuniting with free-agent starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Flaherty opened the 2024 season with the Tigers but was eventually traded at the deadline to the Los Angeles Dodgers and played a crucial role in helping them win the World Series. However, the […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoGarrett Crochet Could Be Targeted By Baltimore
According to Phil Rogers of Forbes.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet could be a potential trade target for the Baltimore Orioles with them signing outfielder Tyler O'Neill. With O'Neill added to the roster, the Orioles may decide to flip one of their young outfielders for Crochet in a larger package. With Ryan O'Hearn […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAustin Nola Headed To Colorado
According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, free-agent catcher Austin Nola and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a non-roster invite to spring training. Nola spent last season in the Kansas City Royals organization but did not appear in a major league game. He spent most of his summer with Triple-A and held a […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRed Sox Intend To Pursue Teoscar Hernandez
According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Boston Red Sox intend to pursue free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez if they do not sign Juan Soto. Feinsand noted that Boston is believed to have more interest in Hernandez than in another free-agent outfielder, Anthony Santander. In addition, Feinsand also stated the Blue Jays are in […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoLeon Draisaitl Logs Two Helpers On Saturday
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl tallied two helpers in Saturday's victory over the St. Louis Blues. Draisaitl tallied his first point on a secondary assist on Corey Perry's opening goal. Later in the second, Draisaitl tallied his second helper, this time on the power-play on Zach Hyman's strike. This was the 29-year-old's second-straight contest tallying […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoMatthew Tkachuk Extends Point Streak On Saturday
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk extended his point streak to six games on Saturday evening during their victory over the San Jose Sharks. In this game, Tkachuk scored twice and added six shots, two blocks, and one hit. In addition, Tkachuk has now tallied at least two points in each of his past four […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoDarcy Kuemper Sharp In Return
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was sharp in his return to action on Saturday as he stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild. Kuemper missed the previous eight contests due to an undisclosed injury, and he looked very well, especially against one of the top teams […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAlexandar Georgiev Busy In Saturday's Victory
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced during his victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche got out to a two-goal lead, and Georgiev was able to keep Detroit contained. His lone blemish came late in the second period on a deflection by Lucas Raymond. This was a […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoBryan Rust Tallies Two Points On Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust tallied a goal and an assist during Saturday's victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rust found the back of the net late in the opening frame on a snap shot. Then, in the third period, Rust tallied the primary assist on the eventual game-winning goal scored by Michael Bunting […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoLinus Ullmark Stands Tall In Saturday's Victory
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 37 of the 38 shots he faced en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Saturday evening. The Predators had the advantage in the shot total, but Ullmark kept the Senators in the game. His lone mistake came late in the final period off a wrist shot by Fedor […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoNathan Eovaldi Remains Linked To Texas
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News the Texas Rangers remain in contact with free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. Earlier this offseason, the Rangers expressed interest in bringing back Eovaldi, and this report suggests that this possibility is still in play. The 34-year-old has been with the Rangers for the past two seasons […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoAndrew Kittredge Could Be A Fit For Arizona
According to Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated, free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge could be a good fit for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 34-year-old operated as the go-to setup man for Ryan Helsley in St. Louis last season. Across 70 2/3 innings of work, the veteran right-hander posted a 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP and tallied […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoDevin Williams Still In Trade Conversations
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is still in trade conversations. With Williams projected to earn $7.7 million in his final year of arbitration before becoming a free agent, the Brewers may opt to move off the superstar closer due to their minimal payroll flexibility. With Clay Holmes […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJustin Turner Could Be Solid Fit For The Rangers
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, free-agent first baseman Justin Turner could be a good fit for the Texas Rangers. With the Rangers looking to improve their production against southpaws, Turner could fit that bill. Last season facing southpaws, Turner posted a .252/.355/.403 slash line with nine doubles, three home runs, and […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoTyler O'Neill Headed To Baltimore
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Baltimore Orioles have signed free-agent outfielder Tyler O'Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract. The deal includes an opt-out after the 2025 campaign. After playing in under 100 games in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons, O'Neill got himself back on track this past summer […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoWilly Adames Inks Seven-Year Contract With San Francisco
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the San Francisco Giants have signed free agent shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year contract worth $182 million. This is the largest contract in their team's history and the third-largest guaranteed contract earned by a Dominican-born player. The 29-year-old enjoyed an excellent campaign last season with Milwaukee as he […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoTutu Atwell Remains Desperation Flex Play In Week 14
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell should be viewed as a high-risk, desperation flex option in deeper 14+ team formats during Week 14 when he faces the Buffalo Bills. Atwell has been operating as the No.4 option in the Los Angeles wide receiver room and has seen an average of just 2.2 targets per […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRicky Pearsall Not A Viable Play In Week 14
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall should not be started in any formats in Week 14 when he faces the Chicago Bears. The former first-round selection has seen three targets over the past three games but has been unable to come down with any of them. However, during Weeks 7 through 10, the […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJadeveon Clowney Downgraded To Out
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's match against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 31-year-old was initially expected to play even after carrying a questionable designation following Friday's practice. However, the veteran linebacker was unable to pass clearance and will set his sights on […]
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