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Jeremy Swayman Shuts The Door On Wild On Tuesday
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday evening. The shot total was even, but Swayman was able to lead the way. After tallying just seven shots in the opening frame, the Wild went on to log 14 shots in each of the […]
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Nick Paul Exits Early On Tuesday
According to the team, Tampa Bay Lightning center Nick Paul (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Tuesday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. Paul logged just over one minute of ice time before exiting the contest. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening, which is a rematch against […]
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Michael Petersen Designated For Assignment
According to Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports, the Toronto Blue Jays designated right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, who the team officially signed on Tuesday. Petersen made his MLB debut last season and logged 19 2/3 innings to the tune of a 5.94 ERA […]
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Endy Rodriguez "Feels Great" Entering Spring Training
According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) "feels great" heading into spring training. Rodriguez missed most of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair his UCL and flexor tendon in his right elbow. Rodriguez noted that his swing feels "correct" as well. However, fantasy managers should expect him to […]
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Shane Bieber Not Expected To Rejoin Rotation Until Midway Through The Season
According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) is not expected to rejoin the starting rotation until midway through the season. Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery last April after making just two starts. During this short stint, the 29-year-old struck out 20 batters in 20 innings and did not allow […]
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Colton Cowser Will Not Face Limitations Due To Hand Surgery
According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) is fully healthy following his offseason hand surgery. When asked about his status, Cowser said he is physically ready for spring training and will not miss any time. Over the offseason, the young outfielder underwent surgery on his fractured left hand. However, fantasy […]
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Jorge Mateo Will Not Be Fully Healthy Entering Spring Training
According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) is not expected to be "100 percent" during spring training. Kubatko noted that he has begun ramping up but could be in danger of not making the Opening Day roster, given his injury. Mateo underwent UCL reconstruction surgery in his non-throwing arm and […]
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Royals Had Interest In Randal Grichuk
According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, the Kansas City Royals had interest in outfielder Randal Grichuk before he signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier on Tuesday. Grichuk signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Snakes. Given that the Royals showed interest in Grichuk, they may continue to look for another option […]
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Ernest Jones IV Interested In Returning To Seattle
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, linebacker Ernest Jones IV and the Seahawks have mutual interest in a reunion. The 25-year-old was traded to Seattle during the 2024 season. He opened the campaign with Tennessee and tallied 44 tackles before moving to the northwest. Over his 10 games with Seattle, Jones totaled 94 tackles (48 […]
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Dolphins Interested In Drafting A Quarterback
According to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, the Miami Dolphins have shown interest in drafting a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft. Kelly noted that the team had had discussions with Alabama's Jalen Milroe and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel at the Senior Bowl about potentially being the team's backup quarterback behind Tua Tagovailoa. Kelly noted […]
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Rakeem Nunez-Roches Could Be Cap Casualty
According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the New York Giants may view defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches as a cap casualty during the offseason. Nunez-Roches inked a three-year, $12 million deal with the Giants before the 2023 season but has not performed up to his contract. Duggan noted that the 31-year-old was "overexposed after being […]
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Micah McFadden Could Be Given Contract Extension
According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden could be given a contract extension during the offseason. The 2022 fifth-round pick out of Indiana has been a productive player in the New York defense over the past two seasons. Duggan noted that general manager Joe Schoen may "try to get […]
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Giants Expected To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Kayvon Thibodeaux
According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the New York Giants are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. Duggan noted that while Thibodeaux has shown flashes of elite upside, he has not made the impact the team had hoped, given that he was selected with the fifth-overall pick in the […]
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Kirk Cousins Battled Shoulder Injury Late In The Season
According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (shoulder) dealt with a shoulder injury during the back half of the 2024 season, which hindered his play. Cousins said that he suffered this injury following their Week 10 contest against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran said he "Got hit pretty good […]
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Zach Werenski Will Not Play On Tuesday
According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Zach Werenski (undisclosed) will not play against the Buffalo Sabers on Tuesday evening. Werenski sustained this injury during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening when […]
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Alex Nedeljkovic Starting On Tuesday
According to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the New Jersey Devils. Nedeljkovic is riding a two-game winning streak. He also posted his first shutout of the season in his last start on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators, as he […]
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Logan Thompson Facing Florida On Tuesday
According to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening to face the Florida Panthers. Thompson will look to bounce back from a poor showing on Saturday evening when he allowed five goals to the Winnipeg Jets. This was just the second time this […]
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Tage Thompson Ruled Out On Tuesday
According to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (upper body) will not suit up on Tuesday evening to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Thompson sustained this injury during their victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their […]
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Erik Haula Viewed As Game-Time Decision On Tuesday
According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils center Erik Haula (ankle) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Haula performed well during practice and could be nearing a return. The 33-year-old has missed the previous 12 contests due to this injury. However, seeing him return to […]
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Nico Daws Starting On Tuesday
According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws will get the starting nod against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday evening. This will be Daws' first start of the 2024 campaign. He appeared in one game on Sunday, February 2, in relief of Jake Allen. He stopped all seven shots he […]
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Kolby Allard Signs Minor-League Contract With Cleveland
According to the team, the Cleveland Guardians have signed left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 27-year-old logged 27 innings with the Phillies last season and held a 5.00 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. He struck out just 19.7 percent of the batters he faced. He […]
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Alika Williams Designated For Assignment
According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Alika Williams was designated for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Tim Mayza, who the team officially signed earlier on Monday. Williams made 37 appearances at the MLB level last season with the Pirates. He held a .207/.242/.299 slash line with just […]
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Rays Designate Brandon Eisert For Assignment
According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays have designated left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who the team officially signed on Monday. The Rays acquired Eisert from the Blue Jays last week. The 27-year-old spent has spent his entire […]
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P.J. Higgins Signs Minor-League Deal With Cincinnati
According to MiLB.com, catcher P.J. Higgins signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Higgins spent the entire 2024 season with Triple-A Louisville and will likely open the 2025 season there as well. Across 134 games with the Louisville Bats, Higgins held a .259/.320/.385 slash line with 32 doubles, 11 home runs, and a 45:120 […]
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Stephen Ridings Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers
According to Tim Healey of Newsday, right-handed pitcher Stephen Ridings signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ridings has seen MLB action since the 2021 season. Since then, he has spent most of his time at the Triple-A level. In 2021, Ridings posted a 1.80 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP across five innings […]
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Ryan Hartman Suspended For 10 Games
According to the league, Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman has been suspended for 10 games due to roughing Ottawa Senators center Tim Stuzzle on Saturday evening. Hartman has received several suspensions throughout his career. This is his fifth career suspension. As a result, fantasy managers should not expect Hartman back in the lineup until […]
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Owen Tippett Considered Day-To-Day Ahead Of Tuesday's Game
According to the team, Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club. Tippett sustained this injury during their loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening. Tippett has missed their previous two games and could be in danger of missing his third […]
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Anton Forsberg Earns Victory On Monday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. The Predators opened the scoring in the second frame when left wing Filip Forsberg found the back of the net on a wrist shot. Later in the third, Forsberg would surrender his […]
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Filip Forsberg Scores Goal, Adds Assist In Monday's Loss
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg tallied two points during their 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday evening. Forsberg opened the scoring when he found the back of the net in the second period. Later in the third, Forsberg would tally the secondary assist on Jonathan Marchessault's power-play goal. This two-point outing snapped […]
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Brady Tkachuk Tallies Two Helpers On Monday
Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk tallied two assists during their victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. Tkachuk tallied both of his points in the third period. He first tallied the primary assist on David Perron's power-play goal. Later in the frame, he would tally another primary assist, this time on Ridly Greig's […]
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