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Trent Frederic Injured On Tuesday
Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs early. He logged just over five minutes of ice time. Following the contest, interim head coach Joe Sacco did not provide an update on the 27-year-old's status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his availability leading up to their next contest […...
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Josh Anderson Undergoing Evaluation
Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (upper body) is being evaluated for an injury he suffered during Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Anderson exited the game in the final frame after crashing into the boards. The team did not have an update on his status during the postgame. Fantasy managers should monitor his status […...
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K’Andre Miller Exits Early On Tuesday
New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) exited Tuesday's contest early. Miller sustained this injury in the second period and did not return. New York's top defenseman, Adam Fox (upper body), also exited this contest early and could leave their blue line shorthanded for their next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday […...
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Roman Josi Injured On Tuesday
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) sustained an upper-body injury during Tuesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. Josi took a hard hit in the second period and did not return following the second intermission. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Winnipeg […...
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William Nylander Exits Early On Tuesday
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (undisclosed) did not participate in Tuesday's overtime with an apparent injury. Head coach Craig Berube said in the postgame that "something was bothering him," which kept him sidelined. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the […...
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Adam Fox Sustains Upper-Body Injury
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) exited Tuesday's contest early. The defenseman sustained a collision in the third period and landed on his arm. He left the ice in pain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before […...
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MacKenzie Gore To Make Spring Debut On Saturday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore is set to make his spring debut on Saturday. The Nationals will play in split-squad games against the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals that day. Gore has yet to pitch in a spring training game but has remained active on the mound. He threw two innings against live […...
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Addison Barger Expected To Play On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (hand) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. Barger went through a normal day of work on Tuesday and is on track to return to action on Wednesday. Barger exited Sunday's spring training contest earlier after being hit by a pitch on his hand. He went […...
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Ricky Vanasco Throws Bullpen On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco (hip) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is working his way back from a labral tear in his right hip. Vanasco signed a minor-league deal with Detroit earlier in the offseason. He underwent hip surgery in the offseason but has begun playing catch and will now look […...
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Alex Cobb Receives Injection, Set To Play Catch Wednesday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) received an epidural injection to further aid in his recovery process. The right-hander is set to play catch tomorrow. Cobb is already expected to miss the start of the regular season and could face a more extended absence if he cannot be built up. Fantasy managers should continue […...
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Tyler Black Hits Off A Tee, Hoping To Return To Games Next Week
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Black (back) was able to hit off a tee earlier on Tuesday. He is hoping to return to participate in spring training contests next week. Black is currently fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut last season. Across a brief 18-game stint, the […...
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Jackson Chourio To See Time In Center Field
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is expected to see time in center field during the 2025 campaign. Chourio received the starting nod in center field during Tuesday's spring training contest and will likely continue to see starts during the spring. If the budding star performs well during the rest of camp, fantasy managers should expect […...
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Brendan Gallagher Set To Play On Tuesday
Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (personal) will be available during Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old was unable to participate in Monday's practice due to personal reasons and was in danger of missing Tuesday's game. However, Gallagher participated in the team's morning skate and is slated to return to the starting lineup. […...
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Max Pacioretty Ruled Out On Tuesday
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Tuesday evening when the Leafs face the Boston Bruins. Pacioretty has missed their previous two contests due to this injury and could face an extended absence. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening […...
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Chris Kreider A Game-Time Decision
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the New York Islanders. Kreider was a late scratch prior to Sunday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, the 33-year-old was able to participate in Tuesday's morning skate, which is a positive sign. When Kreider was […...
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Josh Norris Practices On Tuesday, Nearing Return
Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (upper body) was able to practice on Tuesday and could return to the starting lineup on Wednesday to face the Winnipeg Jets. Norris has missed the previous five contests but seems to be approaching a return. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status as he should […...
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Bryan Rust Returning On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday to face the Philadelphia Flyers. Rust has been on the injured reserve since February 8. The 32-year-old has missed their previous three contests but will make a quick return to the lineup. Fantasy managers should expect Rust to return […...
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Matthew Tkachuk Will Not Play On Tuesday
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (groin) will not play on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old sustained this injury during the 4 Nations-Face Off and has yet to see NHL return after the international break. Tkachuk saw doctors earlier in the week and is waiting for further evaluation. Fantasy managers should expect […...
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Orelvis Martinez Showing Power Early In Grapefruit League
Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez has gone 2-for-4 with a double and home run during his first two spring training games. Martinez has also held a 1:1 BB:K ratio. The infielder went deep during Saturday's contest against the New York Yankees. The 23-year-old is expected to see time at both the keystone and […...
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Xavier Isaac Undergoing Precautionary MRI
Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac (elbow) is set to undergo a precautionary MRI on his left elbow. Isaac has begun to see time in the outfield during camp, which has put more stress on his arm. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status as he is considered one of […...
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Kyle Manzardo Goes Deep On Monday
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo went 1-for-1 with a two-run shot during Monday's spring training contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manzardo hit the home run against right-handed pitcher Josh Winder in the fourth inning. Last season, the 24-year-old made his MLB debut and spent 53 games with the Guardians. He posted a .242/.282/.421 slash […...
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Joey Cantillo Sharp In Monday's Start
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Joey Cantillo tossed two shutout frames during his start on Monday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cantillo allowed a leadoff single to Arizona's Ketel Marte but kept the bases empty after that. He tallied three punchouts and did not serve up a free pass. The 25-year-old is currently competing for a […...
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Moises Chace Progressing Slowly During Camp
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Moises Chace is expected to be on a slower progression during camp. The right-handed pitcher did not have many opportunities to throw in Venezuela during the winter and did not come into camp "in the best shape." The 21-year-old has yet to face live batters and may not do so for […...
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Christian Moore Expected To Play At Second And Third Base During Camp
Los Angeles Angels infield prospect Christian Moore is expected to see time at second and third base during spring training. Moore was drafted with the eighth overall pick in last year's MLB Draft. The Tennessee product made an impact through his first taste of professional baseball last season and has a good chance to break […...
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Johan Rojas Expected To Begin Throwing Next Week
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas (shoulder) has not been throwing during the early part of camp but is expected to be cleared next week. Rojas sustained a shoulder injury during the Dominican Winter League and has been sidelined due to a precautionary measure. However, seeing that Rojas is nearing a return to action suggests the […...
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Nick Madrigal Placed On 60-Day Injured List
The New York Mets have placed second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for outfielder Alexander Canario, who the team acquired in a trade from the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Madrigal suffered a fractured shoulder during Sunday's spring training contest. He was initially diagnosed […...
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Later-Round Values for Runs - Fantasy Baseball Category Boosters
If you target power-hitting early in your fantasy baseball drafts, you may be near the bottom in run projections, as most of the players bat in the heart of a lineup and not near the top. Many of these sluggers are responsible for bringing in runs and not scoring them. However, several options are going […...
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Yu Darvish Will Not Make Spring Debut Until March
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish is not expected to make his Cactus League debut until early March. Darvish has participated in a simulated game and in an intrasquad game. The 38-year-old is not dealing with any injuries and is instead taking his time, as this is his first full build-up in several seasons. […...
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Heliot Ramos Expected To Return To Spring Games Next Tuesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) expects to return to spring training action next Tuesday. The outfielder tweaked his oblique earlier in camp but is not expected to miss much time. Ramos noted he had begun throwing on Monday and will start hitting on Thursday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in […...
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Tyler Fitzgerald Fully Cleared From Back Injury
San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) has been cleared to participate fully in baseball activities and is expected to play in games during the weekend. Fitzgerald has been limited with a lower-back injury during the early part of camp. However, seeing him return to full activities suggests he will not face any restrictions by […...
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