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Dougie Hamilton Sustains Lower-Body Injury
New Jersey Devils goaltender Dougie Hamilton (lower body) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Hamilton logged just over five minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied two blocked and held a -1 rating. After the contest, head coach Sheldon Keefe said he did not have an update on his status. Fantasy […]
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Marcelo Mayer Has Stomach Bug
Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (illness) is battling the stomach bug. His teammate Roman Anthony had it as well. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should expect him to be sidelined for a few days. The 22-year-old is considered one of the top prospects in Boston and the entire sport. […]
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Heliot Ramos Makes Spring Debut
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) made his spring training debut on Tuesday. Ramos went 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk. Ramos was dealing with a minor oblique injury during the start of camp. However, seeing him make his debut in left field suggests he is past this injury and will not face […]
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Kelvin Caceres Assigned To Minor-League Camp
The Los Angeles Angels have assigned right-handed pitcher Kelvin Caceres (lat) to minor-league camp. Caceres was invited to the major-league camp as a non-roster invite. However, he is still recovering from the season-ending lat injury he sustained last March. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he currently holds an unclear timeline. Last […]
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Edgardo Henriquez Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edgardo Henriquez (foot) will not be ready for Opening Day. The right-handed pitcher was wearing a walking boot in the clubhouse after suffering a metatarsal injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he could return to action relatively early in the 2025 campaign. Last season, Henriquez made […]
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Sean Reid-Foley Placed On Waivers
The New York Mets have placed right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley on waivers. Reid-Foley signed a one-year contract with the Mets earlier in the offseason to avoid arbitration. Last season, the 29-year-old was enjoying a strong start to his 2024 campaign as he held a 1.66 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP through 21 2/3 innings. He […]
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Yency Almonte Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are signing right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte to a minor-league contract. Almonte spent the 2024 campaign with the Cubs and will reunite with his former club. Last season, Almonte logged 15 2/3 innings of work with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He tallied 20 strikeouts but held a high 11.9 percent […]
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Jesper Boqvist Inks Two-Year Extension
The Florida Panthers have extended center Jesper Boqvist to a two-year contract with a $1.5 million average value. Boqvist has enjoyed a breakout campaign this season. Boqvist has found the back of the net 12 times (career-high) and added 10 helpers (three shot of matching a career-high). The 26-year-old has held a +2 rating with […]
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Dustin Wolf Facing Philadelphia On Tuesday
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the Philadelphia Flyers. The rookie netminder has been in the midst of the six-game slump. During this stretch, Wolf has held a 1-3-2 record with a poor 2.99 GAA and a .897 save percentage. Wolf allowed more than two goals in […]
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Alex Nedeljkovic Starting In Colorado
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will draw the start on Tuesday evening against the Colorado Avalanche. In his last outing, Nedeljkovic stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced en route to losing to the Boston Bruins. Over his last four games, Nedeljkovic has held a 0-3 record with a hefty 5.34 GAA and a […]
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Trent Frederic Traded To Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired center Trent Frederic and forward Max Jones from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and defenseman Max Wanner. The Devils were also involved in this deal as they retained 50 percent of Frederic's salary and acquired the rights to prospect Shane Lachance. […]
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Yanni Gourde A Game-Time Call On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (abdomen) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since January 2 after undergoing sports hernia surgery. Over his previous 10 contests before the injury, Gourde found the back of the net three times and added three helpers. During this […]
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Nick Bjugstad Battling Illness
Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad (illness) was unable to skate on Tuesday due to an illness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. After missing the first eight contests of the season, Bjugstad has held a role primarily in […]
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Michael McGreevy Sharp In Spring Debut
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Michael McGreevy tossed two shutout frames in his spring debut. The right-hander did not allow a baserunner and tallied two strikeouts. The 24-year-old is currently competing for a spot at the back-end of the St. Louis rotation. Last season, McGreevy received a brief taste of the majors and performed […]
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Kumar Rocker Continues To Struggle In Spring Training
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker struggled in his second outing of spring training. He was given the starting nod but was only able to log an inning of work as he served up four earned runs to the Milwaukee Brewers. In his first outing, he also allowed four runs. The 25-year-old entered camp […]
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George Lombard Jr. Swinging A Hot Bat
New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. has been swinging a hot bat during the start of spring training. The infielder has gone 3-for-11 with two home runs and three RBI. He has held a 1:3 BB:K ratio and has been caught stealing once. The Yankees drafted Lombard with the 26th overall pick in […]
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Colson Montgomery Remains Sidelined
Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) remains sidelined and is expected to be re-evaluated following their off day on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is battling back spasms. The former first round pick has not participated in any baseball activities since the injury popped up last week. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during […]
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Drew Gilbert May Not Participate In Grapefruit League
New York Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert (hamstring) may not participate in any spring training contests. The team is opting to take Gilbert slow as he dealt with a hamstring injury during most of the 2024 campaign. However, the team is expecting Gilbert to be ready for Opening Day. Last season, the former 28th overall […]
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Kristian Campbell Seeing Time In Left Field
Boston Red Sox second base prospect Kristian Campbell has seen opportunities in left field during spring training. The Red Sox are providing their budding star several opportunities to find a spot on the Opening Day roster. Even though the team brought in Alex Bregman through in free agency, the team still views Campbell as an […]
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Michael A. Taylor Expected To Return Later In The Week
Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor (elbow) is expected to return to the starting lineup later this week. The outfielder was scratched on Saturday due to right elbow inflammation. However, it seems this injury is not too serious and he will only need a few days to return to action. This is a good […]
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Jose Siri Flashing Power In Grapefruit League
New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri has gone 3-for-10 with three long balls during his first taste of spring training with the Mets. He has tallied seven RBI and held a 3:3 BB:K. He has also swiped one bag. Earlier in the offseason, the Mets acquired Siri from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for […]
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Adam Duvall Turns Down Contract From Kansas City
Free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall turned down a $1 million contract from the Kansas City Royals. The 36-year-old has informed teams that if he is not guaranteed at least $3 million in a contract, he will retire. Duvall made $3 million with the Atlanta Braves last season. Last summer in Atlanta, the slugger held an underwhelming […]
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Eli Morgan Could Be "Odd Man Out"
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Eli Morgan could be the "odd man out" on the Opening Day roster. Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reported that while Morgan is "in the hunt", he could be the odd man out as he still has a minor-league option remaining. Earlier in the offseason, Morgan was traded to the Cubs in […]
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Justyn-Henry Malloy In Contention For Spot On Major-League Roster
Detroit Tigers outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy could be in a good position to make the Opening Day roster. With Parker Meadows (biceps) sidelined, the Tigers could turn to Malloy to fill the open spot. Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reported that the Tigers could opt to have Malloy split time at first base with Spencer Torkelson […]
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Brant Hurter Not Guaranteed Spot On Major-League Roster
Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Brant Hurter could be in danger of losing a spot on the major-league roster. Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic noted that with the Tigers bringing in Andrew Chafin, Hurter could be the most "vulnerable." Given Hurter's slow start in spring training, Chafin would likely replace his spot in the bullpen. Last […]
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Spencer Knight Shines In Chicago Debut
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 41 of the 42 shots he faced in his first start with his new club. He was traded to Chicago on Saturday as part of the package that sent Seth Jones to Florida. Knight did not disappoint in his debut as he stood tall and enjoyed a career outing. […]
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Alexander Wennberg Dishes Two Helpers In Victory
San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg tallied two helpers during their shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday evening. The Sharks were down two goals in the third period but Wennberg was able to spark a comeback. In the final frame, Wennberg tallied two primary helpers, one on Jack Thompson's goal and the […]
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Aleksander Barkov Strikes Twice In Victory
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov found the back of the net twice during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday evening. Barkov did all of his damage in the second frame. He opened the period by scoring on a snap shot which broke the scoreless tie. Later in the frame, Barkov would find […]
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Nick Suzuki Extends Point Streak To Five Games
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied four points during their overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday evening. In the opening frame, Suzuki tallied three points on the power-play. He tallied the primary assists on Cole Caufield's and Juraj Slafkovsky's goals. He also found the back of the net on a snap shot. He […]
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Pierre-Luc Dubois Tallies Three Points In Victory
Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois tallied three points during their shootout victory on Monday. In the opening frame, Dubois tallied the secondary assist on Connor McMichael's 22nd goal of the year. Later in the period, Dubois found the back of the net on a wrist shot. In the second period, Dubois would tally his second […]
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