James Wood Sitting Out On Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (quadriceps) is not in the starting lineup for their opening spring training game. The former top prospect has been dealing with left quad tendinitis throughout the week and will be given additional time to recover. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but should not be overly concerned as he […]

Triston McKenzie Starting Spring Opener

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie is slated to start the team's first spring training game on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old was demoted to Triple-A last season and is currently fighting for one of the final spots in the starting rotation. Last season, McKenzie posted a career-worst 5.11 ERA and a 1.46 […]

Will Benson Could Open The Season In The Minors

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson could open the season in the minor leagues. Given the depth in the Cincinnati outfield, Benson may be on the outside, given his poor performance in the majors last season. However, manager Terry Francona did note that the 26-year-old will be given opportunities in the spring. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Spencer Steer To Serve As Designated Hitter Early In Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) is set to begin spring training games as a designated hitter. Steer has been dealing with a shoulder injury during camp and is set to be eased into action. The 27-year-old is expected to begin throwing soon and could eventually shift to first base if not cleared to play […]

Bryan Hoeing Still Not Throwing

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing (shoulder) is still not throwing. Hoeing is battling shoulder soreness and has yet to throw once during camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp, but given that he has yet to throw, he may face an uphill battle to be cleared for Opening Day. […]

Matt Savoie Set To Make Team Debut

Edmonton Oilers center prospect Matt Savoie is set to make his team debut on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers. Savoie logged one NHL game last season with the Buffalo Sabres. During his brief taste of the NHL, Savoie logged just under four minutes of ice time and did not get on the scoresheet. However, […]

Cale Fleury Promoted To NHL

The Seattle Kraken have promoted defenseman Cale Fleury to the NHL roster. In a corresponding move, the team transferred center Yanni Gourde (lower body) to long-term injured reserve. Fleury has operated as a depth piece in the lineup when on the NHL roster earlier in the season. Across his seven contests, the 26-year-old tallied one […]

Evander Kane Resumes Skating

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (knee) has resumed skating. The forward will still need several weeks of ramping up before he would be in contention to return to action. The 33-year-old has not played in a game since the Stanley Cup Final in June. Kane underwent several surgeries to repair two hernias and two torn […]

Sidney Crosby A Game-Time Decision

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (rest) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Washington Capitals. Before the international break, Crosby missed two contests. However, the 37-year-old was able to play in all four of Team Canada's contests. Crosby found the back of the net once and added four helpers en route to […]

Elias Pettersson Considered Day-To-Day

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) is viewed as day-to-day leading up to Saturday's contests against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Saturday's game, but it seems unlikely he will be able to suit up. Pettersson sustained this injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off while representing […]

Quinn Hughes Not Expected To Play On Saturday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) is not expected to play on Saturday when the Canucks travel to Vegas to face the Golden Knights. Hughes missed the entire 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament and the previous four contests leading up to it. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 25-year-old's status leading up to their next […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/22/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! With the international break behind us, we are in the second half of the season and have another action-packed Saturday slate. 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 […]

Drew Rom Shut Down From Throwing

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Drew Rom (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing. Rom was feeling soreness in his left shoulder. Last summer, the southpaw underwent arthroscopic surgery on this shoulder. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should expect the team to ease his workload, given his injury history. Rom was […]

JoJo Romero Throws Live Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero (forearm) threw live batting practice earlier this week. Romero ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list with right forearm inflammation. However, seeing him already facing live hitters suggests he is past the injury and a full-go for spring training. Romero enjoyed a strong 2024 campaign, holding a […]

Erik Swanson Throws Off The Mound

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) threw 10 pitches off the mound earlier this week. Swanson is recovering from right forearm fatigue and is slightly behind schedule. However, seeing him return to the mound is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout spring training. Last season, the 31-year-old […]

Evan Sisk Dealing With Illness

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk (illness) was unable to throw on Friday due to an illness. Anne Rogers of MLB.com noted that this illness has been going around the team. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but should expect him to return to the mound sometime next week. The 27-year-old was scheduled […]

Travis Jankowski Signs Contract With Cubs

Outfielder Travis Jankowski signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs. Jankowski has spent the past two seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers. He won a World Series in Texas during the 2023 campaign. During that season, he held a solid .263/.357/.322 line with 12 doubles, one home run, and 19 stolen bases. However, […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - Infielders To Prioritize for 2025

In this piece, I will identify some of my top fantasy baseball draft targets at each infield position (catcher, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base) and why you should highlight them on your draft board. In my analysis I will explain why each player is a strong choice at their current ADP, provided […]

Mike Clevinger Signs Minor-League Deal With White Sox

Right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox. Clevinger will also be invited to spring training. The 24-year-old logged just 20 2/3 innings with the White Sox last season as he battled numerous injuries. During this small stint, Clevinger posted a 6.75 ERA and a 1.94 WHIP. He tallied just […]

Jose Miranda Expected To See Plenty Of Playing Time

Minnesota Twins first baseman/third baseman Jose Miranda is expected to see plenty of playing time, even with Ty France slotting in as the everyday first baseman. Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic noted that Miranda has "abundant" playing time at the hot corner and at the designated hitter spot. Last season, Miranda saw most of the […]

Andrew Abbott Progressing Well

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (shoulder) is progressing well after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury last season. Abbott sustained a left shoulder strain in late August, which cut his 2024 campaign short. Earlier in the offseason, it was reported that Abbott was "a bit" behind schedule. However, seeing that he is currently on a […]

Pete Alonso OK After Being Hit In The Face

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (face) is ok after being hit by a ball in the face. Alonso was hit in the face during an infield drill on Thursday morning but was able to return to action later in the afternoon. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces […]

Orelvis Martinez Bouncing Between Second And Third Base

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez is expected to split time between second and third base during spring training. Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted that the infielder still has a lot to prove on the defensive side of his game. Last season, Martinez got the call to the majors in June but was […]

Grayson Rodriguez Working On New Sweeper

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez was working on his new pitch, a sweeper, during Thursday's practice. This sweeper is different from the slider that he relied on 15.8 percent of the time last season (third-most used pitch). Last season, Rodriguez logged 116 2/3 innings and saw his season cut short due to a lat […]

Curtis Mead Adds Weight In The Offseason

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Curtis Mead added weight during the offseason. Mead did this to hit the ball harder and retain his strength through the long season. Mead has appeared in 62 MLB contests over the past two seasons but has yet to enjoy any sustained success. During the 2023 season, Mead held a […]

Mets, Jose Quintana Discussing Reunion

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana and the New York Mets have been talking and shown mutual interest in a reunion. Earlier this week, right-handed pitcher Franke Montas (lat) was shut down from throwing. Montas is not expected to begin throwing in at least four weeks. As a result, Quintana […]

Marlins Claim Seth Martinez

The Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez off waivers. The Marlins opened a spot on the 40-man roster for Martinez by placing starting pitcher Eury Perez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list. Martinez was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this week. Martinez has spent his entire MLB career with the […]

Andrew Heaney Signs One-Year Deal With Pittsburgh

Left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $5 million. Heaney spent the 2024 campaign with the Texas Rangers. The southpaw logged 160 innings and held a 4.28 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. He tallied 159 punchouts. He also showed solid command as he allowed walks at a 5.9 percent […]

Ryan Yarbrough Signs Minor-League Contract With Toronto

Left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Yarbrough will also be invited to spring training. Yarbrough spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Blue Jays during the 2024 campaign. With the Dodgers, Yarbrough posted a 3.74 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP across 67 1/3 innings. However, the […]

Bobby Miller In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (concussion) is in concussion protocol. The right-hander was struck by a comebacker during their first Cactus League contest on Thursday afternoon. The 25-year-old was eventually able to walk off on his own power. Manager Dave Roberts said it was a "scary moment" and that he does not know […]