Jake Oettinger Sharp On Friday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Friday evening. The shot totals were even throughout the game and Oettinger was able to lead the way. He allowed one goal in the opening frame to Warren Foegele and his second goal […]

Roope Hintz Tallies Four Helpers On Friday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz tallied four helpers during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday evening. This was a career-high total. In the opening frame, he tallied two helpers, one on Jason Robertson's strike (secondary assist) and the other on Matt Duchene's power-play goal (primary assist). In the second, Hintz tallied his […]

Matthew Knies Nets Game-Winner On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies scored the game-winner to lift Toronto to victory over the New York Rangers on Friday evening. Even though the Rangers dominated the shot total, Knies was able to break the stalemate in the third period when he beat New York netminder Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot. Knies […]

Jonas Brodin Exits Early On Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (undisclosed) exited Friday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche early. After the contest, head coach John Hynes did not provide an update on his status. Before exiting, Brodin logged just over 15 minutes of ice time. He logged four blocked shots, one shot on goal, with two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/1/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed slate on Saturday evening. 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 about further […]

Blaze Alexander Diagnosed With Grade 1 Oblique Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Blaze Alexander (oblique) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and is expected to miss "weeks" not "days." Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated noted that the young infielder may not be ready in time for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during camp as he slowly works his […]

Leo Jimenez Scratched Due To Illness

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez (illness) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to an illness. He was replaced by infield prospect Arjun Nimmala. Fantasy managers should monitor Jimenez's status over the weekend as he may need additional time to recover. Last summer, the 23-year-old made his MLB debut. He held a .229/.329/.358 line with […]

JT Brubaker Suffers Three Broken Ribs

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker (ribs) suffered three broken ribs when he attempted to avoid a comebacker during a spring training contest last weekend. Yankee manager Aaron Boone said that he is "OK" but this injury will "cost him some time." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout camp. Brubaker spent […]

Sean Reid-Foley Expected To Make Opening Day Roster

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley (shoulder) is expected to make the Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old is recovering from a right shoulder impingement. However, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com expects the reliever to have a spot on the 40-man roster if he continues his steady progression. Last season, the right-hander posted a stellar 1.66 […]

Ryne Stanek Viewed As Setup Man

New York Mets relief pitcher Ryne Stanek is viewed as a setup man. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Stanek is viewed as the right-handed setup man while A.J. Minter is viewed as the left-handed setup pitcher. Edwin Diaz is expected to see the vast majority of save opportunities. Last season, Stanek spent time with […]

Roki Sasaki Making Spring Debut On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to make his spring debut on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Sasaki will enter the game after starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts the game. Sasaki was able to throw three innings in a simulated game earlier in the week and will now make his professional debut. Earlier […]

Joseph Woll Battling Illness; Anthony Stolarz Expected To Start

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (illness) is under the weather ahead of Friday's contest against the New York Rangers. As a result, Anthony Stolarz was in the starter's crease during practice and is expected to draw his second straight start. Since Stolarz has returned from long-term injured reserve, the Leafs have opted to rotate […]

Matthew Poitras Could Play On Saturday

Boston Bruins center Matthew Poitras (lower body) could be cleared to suit up on Saturday to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Head coach Joe Sacco noted that the 20-year-old forward was able to practice on Friday and could be eligible to return. Poitras sustained this injury during Thursday's loss to the New York Islanders. However, seeing […]

Lian Bichsel Will Not Play On Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (concussion) will remain sidelined during Friday's contest when the Stars host the Los Angeles Kings. Bichsel was unable to suit up on Tuesday evening and will now miss his second straight contest. However, the 20-year-old was able to skate on Friday, which is a promising sign. Seeing him steadily progress, […]

Max Pacioretty Placed On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve earlier on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Leafs recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai from the AHL. Since this move to the IR is retroactive to February 8, Pacioretty is eligible to return after Friday's contest. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading […]

Garnet Hathaway Avoids Serious Injury

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (undisclosed) underwent several tests after exiting Thursday's contest early. All of his results came back negative, and it appears that the 33-year-old has avoided a significant injury. Hathaway exited Thursday's contest after taking a hard hit. Before exiting, he logged just over five minutes of ice time with four […]

Tom Wilson Expected To Return On Saturday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (illness) is expected to return on Saturday when the Capitals face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Wilson was unable to suit up in their previous contest on Thursday evening with an illness. However, the 30-year-old was able to log a successful practice session on Friday, suggesting he is past this […]

Jakob Marsee Resumes Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee (oblique) has resumed baseball activities. The former sixth-round selection of the 2022 MLB Draft sustained a minor oblique injury during camp but is slowly nearing a return to game action. Last season, the 23-year-old spent most of his campaign at the Double-A level but did earn a late-season taste […]

Freddy Tarnok Sidelined For Two Weeks

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with an ankle injury. He rolled his left ankle and is not expected to return to a spring training contest for at least two weeks. Tarnok was invited to Miami's camp as a non-roster invite. The 26-year-old has logged just […]

Max Muncy Quiet In Return To Action

Athletics shortstop prospect Max Muncy (undisclosed) has yet to tally a hit in his return to action. The infielder was sidelined during the final month of the season with an undisclosed injury. However, seeing him participate in the early spring games is a positive sign. Through his first four contests, the 22-year-old has gone 0-for-6 […]

Nick Madrigal To Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Likely Out For The Season

New York Mets second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) will undergo surgery on his shoulder and will likely miss the entire 2025 campaign. Madrigal signed a one-year deal with the Mets worth $1.35 million earlier in the offseason. During the early part of spring training, Madrigal exited a contest after taking a hard fall on his […]

Bubba Chandler Rebounds In Second Spring Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Bubba Chandler tossed one shutout inning during Thursday's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Chandler served up one free pass but did not allow a hit. He also did not tally a punchout. However, this was a nice rebound for the budding ace as he allowed one hit, one walk, […]

Sebastian Walcott Goes Deep In Return

Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott (arm) went 1-for-2 with a solo shot in his return on Thursday. Walcott battled arm soreness throughout the week but moved past this injury quite quickly as he launched his first long ball of the spring. Later in the contest, Walcott tallied his second RBI on a groundout. The […]

Felix Bautista Nearing Spring Debut

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) threw his second live batting practice on Thursday and is nearing his spring debut. Roch Kubatko of MASN noted, "it won't be much longer until he pitches in his first Grapefruit League game." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears that the high-end closer […]

Joey Loperfido Cleared To Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (neck/back) is in Friday's starting lineup for their split-squad game against the New York Yankees. Loperfido has been sidelined since Tuesday after colliding into the outfield wall. He did not have any concussion symptoms and was sidelined for the next few days. However, seeing him return to the lineup […]

Wenceel Perez To See Increased Time In The Outfield

Detroit Tigers second baseman/outfielder Wenceel Perez is set to see increased opportunities in the outfield with Matt Vierling (shoulder) and Parker Meadows (biceps) sidelined. Vierling is dealing with a right shoulder injury and is to undergo further evaluation. Meadows is dealing with inflammation but did not suffer any structural damage. The 25-year-old is likely to […]

Nolan Schanuel Hopes To Improve Bat Speed

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel worked to improve his bat speed during the offseason. Last season, the former 11th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft placed in the second percentile in bat speed (65.2 mph). He generated a weak 25.4 percent hard-hit rate and a 3.5 percent barrel rate which placed him […]

Bryan Hoeing Plays Catch

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing (shoulder) began playing catch earlier this week. Hoeing has been delayed during the start of camp due to shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could still be cleared by Opening Day if he continues to progress at a steady rate. Last season, […]

Juan Nunez Throws Bullpen Session

San Diego Padres right-handed pitching prospect Juan Nunez (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a shoulder injury and is slowly building up. Seeing him throw his first session relatively early in camp leaves the door open for him to be cleared for action by Opening Day. Nunez […]

Ivan Barbashev Busy On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev tallied four points during their 7-5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday evening. Barbashev tallied his first point in the opening frame on a secondary assist on Nicholas Hague's goal. Later in this frame, Barbashev found the back of the net on the power-play. In the second, […]