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John Gibson Exits Early With Upper-Body Injury
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited early during Saturday's contest with an injury. Before exiting, Gibson stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced against the Boston Bruins. The backup netminder, Lukas Dostal, entered the game in the third period and stopped nine of the 10 shots he saw en route to clinching […]
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Andrew Copp Doubtful For Sunday
Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Saturday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Copp logged just over 10 minutes of ice time before exiting. The forward is also considered doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Before leaving, Copp did tally an assist. Over his previous five contests, Copp […]
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Hyeseong Kim To See Work In Center Field
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim is expected to see work in center field during spring training. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic noted that Kim would also continue to see opportunities at second base and shortstop. The team views Kim's speed as a potential positive in center field. He would also provide them with a […]
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Astros Rekindle Talks For Nolan Arenado
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Houston Astros have begun to rekindle trade talks for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. Earlier in the offseason, the third baseman refused to waive his no-trade clause to go to Houston. However, it appears the Astros have begun to express interest in a trade once again. […]
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Michael Kopech Throws Off The Mound
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech (forearm) threw off the mound earlier on Saturday. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic noted that the right-handed pitcher is expected to "touch the mound" for a brief session on Sunday as well. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Kopech's status throughout camp, as he may miss the start of […]
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Brayan Bello Still Not Throwing Bullpens
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) is still not throwing bullpens. Manager Alex Cora noted that Bello will not pitch in games for at least a week. The 25-year-old was shut down from throwing earlier this month due to soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout camp. If he remains […]
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Blake Mitchell Suffers Broken Hamate Bone
Kansas City Royals catching prospect Blake Mitchell (wrist) suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand and will miss at least the next 4-to-6 weeks. Mitchell will undergo surgery sometime in the coming week. Mitchell was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. He received a brief look in the […]
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Andres Munoz Working On Changeup
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz is working on a changeup. During his recent bullpen session on Saturday, Munoz showed off a changeup that had a 10-inch vertical drop. Munoz relies heavily on a slider and four-seamer and occasionally mixes in a sinker. Last season, the right-hander held a 2.12 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP […]
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Lucas Sims Set To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Lucas Sims is set to throw live batting practice on Sunday. Sims signed a one-year $3 million contract with the Nationals earlier this week and is slightly behind schedule. However, seeing him set to take the mound on Sunday should put him in a good position to be ready for Opening […]
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J.B. Bukauskas Suffers Significant Lat Injury
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (lat) suffered a significant lat injury. Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that the right-handed pitcher is deciding between surgery or rehab. The 28-year-old was only able to log six innings in the majors last season due to numerous injuries and could be in danger of missing […]
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Wilyer Abreu Still Battling Illness
Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) is still ill and unable to take the field. Abreu was able to do some work on Friday, but manager Alex Cora noted, "There's still something there." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but the 25-year-old still has ample time to return to action before Opening […]
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Brandon Sproat Tinkering With Sinker
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat has begun tinkering with a sinker. Sproat made his professional debut last summer and relied heavily on his four-seamer and changeup. However, in the offseason, the right-hander has begun working on his sinker. The Mets as a team have aggressively developed sinkers in their pitching staff. Sproat […]
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Kutter Crawford In Doubt For Opening Day
Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) may not be ready for Opening Day. The right-hander has been battling patellar tendon soreness. He recently completed a bullpen session on Friday but is still behind schedule. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp, but he may face an uphill battle to ramp […]
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Jesus Sanchez Could Be Limited To DH Early In The Season
Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (elbow) could be limited to a designated hitter role early in the season. Sanchez has battled elbow inflammation and may not be cleared to see action in the outfield early in the season. However, this injury is not expected to keep him out of action in the batter's box. Fantasy […]
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Blake Perkins Suffers Shin Fracture
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (shin) suffered a shin fracture during batting practice. He fouled a pitch off his right leg. Manager Pat Murphy said the outfielder is expected to be sidelined for at least 3-to-4 weeks and may not be able to return to games until May. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]
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Connor Norby Eyeing 30 Home Runs
Miami Marlins second baseman/third baseman Connor Norby is eyeing to hit 30 home runs during the 2025 campaign. The 24-year-old is slated to be Miami's everyday third baseman during the upcoming season. He made his MLB debut last summer. During his first 45 MLB contests, Norby went deep nine times and held a .236/.294/.438. However, […]
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Spencer Strider Throws Curveball In Bullpen Session
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) threw a curveball during his recent side session. This was the first time the right-hander mixed in the curveball during a session. Strider began using this pitch in the 2024 season before being shut down after undergoing UCL surgery. However, his new pitch was not the reason he […]
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Taylor Trammell Strains Calf
Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (calf) suffered a right calf strain while running the bases on Friday. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com noted that the outfielder is expected to be sidelined for "a little bit." Trammell was traded to the Astros from the New York Yankees earlier in the offseason in exchange for cash considerations. Last […]
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Victor Mesa Jr. Has Tight Hamstring
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. (hamstring) is dealing with tightness in his right hamstring. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout camp, as he may be in danger of missing time, depending on the severity of the injury. Mesa spent the entire 2024 campaign at Triple-A and does have a path […]
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Donovan Solano Expected To Join Camp On Saturday
Seattle Mariners first baseman Donovan Solano is expected to join the team on Saturday. Solano has missed the early portion of camp due to visa issues. However, given that he only missed a brief period of camp, Solano should not be in any danger of missing Opening Day. Earlier in the offseason, the 37-year-old signed […]
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Alex Cobb Playing Catch
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) played catch on Friday. Chris McCosky noted that his hip is not "all the way over the hump, but it feels a lot better." The 37-year-old was shut down earlier this month due to this injury. However, seeing him slowly begin baseball activities is a positive sign. Fantasy […]
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Maikel Garcia Leading Off On Saturday
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is batting in the leadoff spot on Saturday afternoon when the Royals face the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 24-year-old underwent an offseason surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. However, seeing Garcia already in spring training action suggests his recovery process was not serious, and he […]
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Esteury Ruiz Starting On Saturday
Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is in the starting lineup for their spring opener on Saturday afternoon. Ruiz will cover left field and bat in the six-hole. Ruiz only appeared in 29 contests for the Athletics last season as he was limited by a wrist injury. He ended the campaign on the 60-day injured list. Across […]
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Parker Meadows Leading Off In Spring Opener
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows is batting in the leadoff spot in their first spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. Meadows became the team's go-to leadoff hitter during the final stretch of the 2024 campaign and will likely return to this role to open the 2025 season. Meadows held an underwhelming .135/.247/.284 line with a […]
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Evan Carter Playing And Leading Off On Saturday
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) will cover center field and bat at the top of the order on Saturday afternoon when the Rangers face the San Francisco Giants. The 22-year-old was only able to play in 45 contests last season due to a lingering back injury. However, seeing Carter in the starting lineup in […]
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Masyn Winn In Leadoff Spot
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is in the leadoff spot on Saturday afternoon when the Cardinals face the Miami Marlins. There are several full-time players in the St. Louis lineup this afternoon, which suggests Winn may be viewed as the leadoff bat in the early part of the season. Last summer, Winn spent most […]
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Roman Anthony Returns To Starting Lineup
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (elbow) is returning to the starting lineup and is slated to bat second against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon. The 20-year-old was held out of action on Friday due to a sore elbow. However, seeing him return to the lineup one day after suggests this injury […]
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Ryan Burr Dealing With Shoulder Tendinitis
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr (shoulder) is battling shoulder tendinitis and has "backed off" from throwing. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted that Burr has begun playing catch but will hold off from throwing for some time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he may only need to be sidelined for […]
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Bo Bichette Leading Off In Spring Training Opener
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is batting at the top of the lineup in their first spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. Bichette was typically slotted in the three or four holes during the 2024 season but saw nine opportunities in the top spot. The 26-year-old had the worst season of his six-year MLB […]
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Jose Soriano Set To Pitch On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano (arm) is set to pitch on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. The right-hander ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list, but seeing him slated to start a game early in spring training suggests he will not have any restrictions. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]
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