Mets Make An Offer To Jose Iglesias

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have offered a one-year contract to infielder Jose Iglesias. Ragazzo noted that nothing appears "close" for the time being. Earlier in the offseason, the Mets signed second baseman Nick Madrigal to operate in a depth role, but the team is still interested in reuniting […]

Yasmani Grandal Drawing Interest On Open Market

According to Francys Romero, catcher Yasmani Grandal is drawing interest from at least three teams on the open market. The 36-year-old has 13 years of MLB experience and would likely be deployed as a depth catcher in an organization. Last season, the switch-hitter logged 72 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates. During this stint, Grandal posted […]

Cubs Not Expected To Extend Kyle Tucker During The Season

According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are not expected to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker to a "mega-extension" during the 2025 season. Mooney noted that while he does believe the team will lay the groundwork for an extension, Tucker will likely enter the free-agent market following the 2025 season. Earlier in the […]

Stolen Base (SB) Later-Round Values - Fantasy Baseball Steals Specialists

If you target power-hitting and pitching early in your drafts, you may be trending towards the bottom in stolen base projections. However, several speed options are going late in drafts that carry elite steals upside. While some of these fantasy baseball players may be "one-category" producers, with a handful of them contributing to two or […]

Oscar Colas Could Move To First Base

According to Francys Romero, the Chicago White Sox are considering moving outfielder Oscar Colas to first base during spring training. This would significantly improve his chances of making the Opening Day roster. Last summer, Colas appeared in just 13 games on the Southside and held a .273/.368/.273 slash line. He tallied nine hits, but none […]

Angels Invite Christian Moore To Spring Training

According to the team, the Los Angeles Angels have invited infield prospect Christian Moore to spring training. Moore was drafted by the Halos with the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. Moore made headlines late last season in his brief taste of professional ball. He needed only two games with Single-A to earn the […]

Colin Rea Could See Time As A Starter And Reliever

According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Colin Rea could see time in the rotation and the bullpen during the 2025 season. The Cubs signed Rea to a one-year contract worth $4.25 million earlier in the offseason. Bastian noted that Rea offers the Cubs protection as a potential swing-man. Fantasy managers should […]

Anthony Stolarz Sharp In Return

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz stopped 26 of the 27 shots he faced in his return on Thursday evening en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old netminder has been sidelined since December with a knee injury but was sharp in his return. His lone mistake came in the final frame when Eeli […]

Martin Necas Tallies Three Points In Victory

Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas tallied two goals and an assist during their 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday evening. In the opening frame, Necas tallied his helper with the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's goal. Later in that period, Necas would also find the back of the net on the power-play. […]

Matthew Tkachuk Scores Twice On Thursday

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk found the back of the net twice during their 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday evening. Tkachuk scored his first goal in the opening frame on the power-play. He also added a secondary assist in this frame. Then, in the third, Tkachuk would break the stalemate […]

Filip Gustavsson Stands Tall In Victory Over Carolina

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 37 of the 38 shots he faced en route to defeating the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday evening. The Wild were heavily outshot in this contest, but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the third period when Sebastian Aho beat him on a wrist […]

Alex Ovechkin Extends Scoring Streak To Four Games

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin found the back of the net during their 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Ovechkin scored in the first frame on a snap shot that beat Flyers netminder Ivan Fedotov. This goal extended his goal-scoring streak to an impressive four games. During this four-game stretch, Ovechkin has tallied six […]

Brayden Point Leads The Way On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point led the way during their 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday evening as he tallied three points. In the opening frame, Point tallied the primary assist on Jake Guentzel's power-play goal. Then, in the third, Point would find the back of the net on a wrist shot […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/7/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Friday 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 you have questions about further strategy and […]

Avisail Garcia Not Expected To Play During The 2025 Season

According to Francys Romero, outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) is not expected to play during the 2025 season. Garcia is recovering from back surgery he underwent in the offseason to repair a fracture and disc issues in his lower back. Romero noted that the 33-year-old is targeting a return to action during winter ball in Venezuela. […]

Yunior Marte Signs Contract Overseas

According to Francys Romero, right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte signed a contract worth $1.25 million with the Chunichi Dragons of the NPB. This contract contains incentives worth up to $200,000. Marte initially signed a contract with the Seattle Mariners earlier in the offseason but will opt to play overseas instead. The Dragons paid the Seattle Mariners […]

Lou Trivino Signs Minor-League Deal With San Francisco

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, right-handed pitcher Lou Trivino signed a minor-league deal with the San Francisco Giants. This deal includes an invitation to spring training. Trivino underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He was given a brief look at the minor leagues late last season but could not return to the […]

Colton Gordon Could Push For Early Season Debut

According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Houston Astros pitching prospect Colton Gordon could push for an early-season debut. McTaggart noted that with Luis Garcia (elbow), Christian Javier (elbow), and Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) all expected to be sideline past Opening Day, Gordon could find his way on the Opening Day roster. While Gordon may not […]

Michael Helman Traded To St. Louis

The Minnesota Twins have traded outfielder Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. Helman made his MLB debut with the Twins last season. Across a small nine-game stint, the 28-year-old held a .300/.300/.500 line with three doubles and three strikeouts. In 72 games with Triple-A St. Paul, Helman posted a […]

Yoan Moncada Signs One-Year Deal With Halos

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Los Angeles Angels have signed third baseman Yoan Moncada to a one-year contract worth $5 million. Earlier in the offseason, the White Sox declined Moncada's club option, which sent him to the free-agent market. Moncada was limited to just 12 games last season due to […]

Radko Gudas Does Not Practice On Thursday

According to Derek Lee of The Hockey News, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (illness) did not practice on Thursday due to an illness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their final contest before the international break on Saturday evening against the Los Angeles Kings. Gudas has not missed a game […]

Owen Tippett Will Remain Sidelined On Thursday

According to Jordan Hall of NBCS Philly, Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (upper body) will remain sidelined on Thursday evening when the Flyers face the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old has missed their previous three games and is now on track to miss his fourth straight. Prior to the injury, Tippett tallied six points (three […]

Simon Nemec Promoted To NHL Roster

According to the team, the New Jersey Devils promoted defenseman Simon Nemec to the NHL roster. In a corresponding move, the team placed center Nico Hischier (upper body) on the injured reserve. Hischier has missed their previous four contests and will likely be sidelined through the international break. In addition, Nemec immediately joined the team […]

Zach Werenski Could Return On Thursday To Face Utah

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Zach Werenski (undisclosed) could return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening to face the Utah Hockey Club. Svoboda noted that the Norris Trophy candidate was a full participant during Thursday's morning skate, which is a positive sign. Werenski sat out during their previous game […]

Anthony Cirelli Will Not Play On Thursday

According to Benjamin Pierce of the Tampa Bay Lightning, center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. Pierce noted that Nick Paul (undisclosed) will return to the lineup. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Cirelli's status before their final games on Saturday and Sunday before the international break. Cirelli […]

Sidney Crosby Resumes Skating, Remains Uncertain For Friday's Contest

According to Josh Getzoff of the Pittsburgh Penguins, center Sidney Crosby (upper body) was able to skate on his own during Thursday's practice. However, Crosby did not participate in line rushes. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Friday's contest against the New York Rangers. Head coach Mike Sullivan said that […]

Tommy Pham Signs One-Year Deal With Pittsburgh

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, outfielder Tommy Pham signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $4 million. Pham opened the 2024 season with the Chicago White Sox and was eventually shipped to St. Louis and then concluded the season in Kansas City. Across 116 contests, Pham held a .248/.305/.368 line. He […]

Jonny DeLuca Expected To Start In Center Field

According to Adam Berry of MLB.com, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca is expected to begin the season as the team's starting center fielder. Last summer, Jose Siri was the everyday center fielder in Tampa Bay, but he was traded to the New York Mets during the offseason. As a result, DeLuca stands at the […]

Jake Rogers, Dillon Dingler Set To Split Catching Duties

According to Evan Woodbery of MassLive.com, the Detroit Tigers catchers Jake Rogers and Dillon Dingler are expected to split duties during the 2025 season. Rogers spent the entire 2024 season with Detroit and held a .197/.255/.352 line with 16 doubles and 10 home runs. He was graded as an elite defender as he tallied eight […]

Allan Winans Designated For Assignment

According to the team, the New York Yankees have designated right-handed pitcher Allan Winans for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Owen White, who the team claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. The Yankees claimed Winans earlier in January, but he will now return to waivers. Last season, Winans logged […]