Justin Topa Dealing With Shoulder Tightness

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Justin Topa (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder tightness and is set to play catch later on Saturday to determine the extent of the injury. The 34-year-old was removed from a spring training contest on Wednesday due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be […]

Zebby Matthews Set to Throw Bullpen On Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (hip) is recovering well from his hip strain and is expected to throw a bullpen on Sunday. This is a great sign as the 24-year-old exited Thursday's spring training contest early with this injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status after the bullpen as he could be nearing a […]

Michael Tonkin Has "Slight" Shoulder Strain

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin (shoulder) has a "slight" shoulder strain and will be examined in a week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be in danger of missing Opening Day if this injury begins to linger. Tonkin last made an appearance in spring training on February 28. Last […]

Brayan Bello Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora noted that the right-hander is progressing well but he is still behind. Bello has been dealing with shoulder soreness throughout most of camp and will now likely open the season on the injured list. Fantasy managers […]

Drake Baldwin Expected To Be Opening Day Starter

Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin is expected to be the team's Opening Day starter. Earlier in camp, starting catcher Sean Murphy (rib) suffered a fractured rib and is expected to miss at least 4-to-6 weeks of action. Baldwin is considered one of the top prospects in the Atlanta system. Last season, Baldwin saw his […]

Reynaldo Lopez Sees Decrease In Velocity On Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez saw his velocity decrease during Friday's Grapefruit League contest. Lopez's fastball sat near 90-to-92 mph during the contest and occasionally increased to 93 mph. His slider and curveball also saw a slight decrease in velocity (two-to-three mph) compared to last season. In this contest, Lopez surrendered six hits and […]

Spencer Strider Throws 30-Pitch Bullpen Session

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) completed a 30-pitch bullpen session on Friday. The right-hander used all of his pitches in this session. During the two simulated innings, Strider tallied two strikeouts. Even though the 26-year-old will begin the 2025 season on the injured list, he will likely not be sidelined for an extended […]

Giancarlo Stanton's Elbow Injury Is "Severe"

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton's (elbow) injury is considered "severe" in both elbows. Stanton noted that this injury could have been caused by "bat adjustments." Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but he is still unsure when he will resume baseball activities. Given this update, Stanton may be sidelined for a significant […]

Luis Rengifo Returns To Starting Lineup On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo (hamstring) is returning to the starting lineup on Saturday evening to face the Milwaukee Brewers. Rengifo is covering the keystone and batting in the six-hole. The infielder was dealing with cramps in his hamstring throughout the week. However, seeing him return to the lineup relatively quickly suggests the […]

Kevin Lankinen Stops 37 Shots On Friday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 of the 38 shots he saw en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild on Friday evening. The Canucks were heavily outshot in this contest but Lankinen was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the third period when Minnesota defenseman Brock Faber found the back […]

Mark Stone Tallies Goal, Two Helpers In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone tallied three points during their 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday evening. In the opening frame, Stone would tally the primary helper on Tanner Pearson's goal. In the second, Stone would add his second primary helper, this time on Ivan Barbashev's 19th goal of the season. […]

Spencer Knight Leads The Way On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced en route to extending his winning streak to two games against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Knight was dealt to Chicago last week in a move that sent Seth Jones to Florida. After stopping 41 of the 42 shots he […]

Aliaksei Protas Nets Two Goals On Friday

Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas found the back of the net twice during Friday's victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Protas did all of his damage in the third period. He opened the frame by scoring a shorthanded goal. He then found the back of the net during 5-on-5 play to increase their lead. […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Tallies Three Points On Friday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers tallied three points during their 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday evening. Ehlers tallied two points in the second frame. He tallied the primary assist on Josh Morrissey's power-play goal and then would find the back of the net himself, during 5-on-5 play. In the third […]

Brad Marchand Expected To Miss Two Weeks

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) is expected to miss the next couple of weeks. General manager Bill Zito hopes that Marchand can make his Florida debut during their three-game homestand at the end of the month. On Friday, Marchand was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Panthers in exchange for a […]

Gerrit Cole "Concerned" About Elbow, Seeking Second Opinion

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is "concerned" about the status of his throwing elbow. However, the right-hander is seeking second opinions and that he has "some hope." Cole underwent testing on his throwing elbow on Friday evening. Cole dealt with inflammation in this throwing elbow last season, which kept him sidelined for […]

Cam Smith Could Make Opening Day Roster

Houston Astros third base prospect Cam Smith could make the Opening Day roster. The Astros acquired Cam Smith, Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Kyle Tucker earlier in the offseason. Through the early part of spring training, the former 14th overall pick has been very productive holding a […]

Brandon Young Sent To Minor-League Camp

The Baltimore Orioles have sent pitching prospect Brandon Young to minor-league camp. The 26-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead continue his development in the minors to open the campaign. Last season, Young spent most of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, where he held a 3.44 ERA with […]

Tyler O'Neill Targeting Sunday Return

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (ribs) is hoping to return to the starting lineup on Sunday. O'Neill is expected to go through a workout on Saturday and is "feeling much better." O'Neill was scratched on Thursday due to left rib cage soreness but appears to be nearing a return. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is in Saturday's lineup. He will cover center field and bat in the cleanup. Rafaela has dealt with hamstring tightness throughout the week but has been cleared for action. Seeing him return to the lineup suggests he will not face any restrictions by Opening Day. Last season, the […]

Max Kranick Sharp In Spring Training

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Max Kranick has performed very well through his first taste of spring training. Across seven innings, Kranick has tossed seven shutout frames with four hits, no walks, and eight punchouts. Given his strong performance, he could become a favorite to land a spot in the bullpen. The 27-year-old has not […]

Gerrit Cole Undergoing Tests On Elbow

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is undergoing diagnostic tests on his throwing elbow. The team is expected to learn more information on his status in the coming days. In his most recent spring training contest, Cole allowed six earned runs across two 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old missed almost the entire first half […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/8/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Saturday, March 8. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions […]

Ian Seymour Sent To Minor-League Camp

The Tampa Bay Rays assigned left-handed pitching prospect Ian Seymour to minor-league camp. The Virginia Tech product was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead continue his development in the minor leagues. Last season, the 26-year-old made his Triple-A debut and posted a strong 2.33 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. […]

Tyler Matzek Expected To Miss Time

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek (oblique) is expected to miss a few weeks due to an oblique strain. However, the 34-year-old could resume a throwing program on Monday. The Yankees invited Matzek to camp after he signed a minor-league deal earlier in the offseason. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but […]

Jalen Beeks Signs Minor-League Deal With Houston

The Houston Astros have signed left-handed relief pitcher Jalen Beeks to a minor-league contract. Beeks spent the 2024 campaign with the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 70 total frames, Beeks held a 4.50 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP. He tallied just 55 strikeouts and held an 8.7 percent walk rate. Despite his low […]

Ian Hamilton Nearing Spring Training Debut

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Ian Hamilton (infection) is nearing his spring training debut. Hamilton has been dealing with an infection during the early part of camp. However, given that the team is expressing optimism about his status, suggests he will not be in any danger of missing Opening Day. Last season, Hamilton logged 37 […]

Erik Swanson Likely To Open The Season On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) will likely open the season on the injured list. Swanson felt discomfort in his right elbow after throwing a bullpen and is set to undergo an MRI. Even though the team is still waiting for the results, the reliever is expected to open the season on the […]

Jorge Mateo A "Long Shot" For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) is progressing well in his recovery but is still a "long shot" to be ready for Opening Day. Mateo has begun hitting in the batting cage but still has several steps to progress through before being cleared for action. The 29-year-old underwent UCL reconstruction surgery on his left elbow […]

Logan Stankoven Shipped To Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes are acquiring forward Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks, and two third-round picks from the Dallas Stars in exchange for superstar forward Mikko Rantanen. Stankoven made his NHL debut during the 2023 season and tallied 14 points across 24 contests. This season, the former 47th overall pick appeared in 59 contests and found […]