Flyers Acquiring Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier From Calgary

According to Frank Seravalli of Dailyfaceoff.com, the Philadelphia Flyers are acquiring forwards Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2028 seventh-round pick from the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Flyers are trading forwards Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee. Kuzmenko has played primarily in a bottom-six role with the Flames this season. […]

Mets Designate Dylan Covey For Assignment

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets are designating right-handed pitcher Dylan Covey for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek, who the team officially signed on Thursday. Covey spent most of the 2024 season recovering from a shoulder injury but did finish the season at […]

Carson Williams Invited To Spring Training

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays are inviting shortstop prospect Carson Williams to spring training. Williams is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Tampa Bay system and No. 4 overall in the sport, according to MLB Pipeline. Williams spent the entire 2024 campaign at the Double-A […]

Anthony Maldonado Designated For Assignment

According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, the Athletics have designated right-handed pitcher Anthony Maldonado for assignment. This transaction opened the roster spot for right-handed pitcher Elvis Alvarado, who the team claimed off waivers earlier on Thursday. Prior to the designation, Maldonado was ranked as the No. 21 prospect in the Athletics system on MLB.com. The […]

Elvis Alvarado Claimed By Athletics

According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Athletics have claimed right-handed pitcher Elvis Alvarado. Alvarado was designated for assignment earlier this week by the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a spot on the roster for infielder Adam Frazier. The 25-year-old pitcher has yet to reach the major leagues. Last season, the right-hander made his […]

Mariners Inviting Colt Emerson To Spring Training

According to the team, the Seattle Mariners are inviting shortstop prospect Colt Emerson to spring training. MLB Pipeline ranks Emerson as the top prospect in the Seattle system and No. 27 overall in the sport. Emerson made his Single-A debut last season and performed very well as he held a .293/.440/.427 line with 12 doubles, […]

Max Scherzer Signs One-Year Deal With Toronto

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer to a one-year contract worth $15.5 million. The Blue Jays have been linked to Scherzer throughout the offseason and have finally reached an agreement with the three-time Cy Young winner. Last summer, the 40-year-old was limited to just […]

Sebastian Aho Questionable For Thursday

According to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News, Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (illness) was unable to participate in the morning skate and is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. Alexander noted that Aho was not feeling well and left the rink before the skate began. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Ryker Evans Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

According to Alison Lukan of the Seattle Kraken, defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) is day-to-day with an injury. Evans was unable to participate in Thursday's morning skate. In their recent contest on Tuesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks, Evans saw his ice time drop significantly, which could suggest he sustained this injury during the game. […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Viewed As Game-Time Decision On Thursday

According to Benjamin Pierce of the Tampa Bay Lightning, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) is viewed as a game-time decision on Thursday for their contest against the Los Angeles Kings. No. 2 goaltender Jonas Johansson (lower body) is also in questionable status for this game. As a result, the team recalled Matt Thompkins from the AHL […]

Linus Ullmark Will Not Suit Up On Thursday

According to TSN Ottawa, Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) will not serve as the backup on Thursday evening when the Senators face the Capitals. The team expressed optimism that Ullmark could return during their current homestand but will need at least another day to recover. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading […]

Miro Heiskanen Deemed Week-To-Week

According to Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas News, Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) has been deemed week-to-week. Assimakopoulos noted that the top defenseman underwent an MRI and will see a specialist later on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury. The 25-year-old is currently "doubtful" for the 4 Nations Face-Off but could […]

Mason Marchment Hopes To Return Before International Break

According to Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas News, Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) is hoping to return before the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since the end of December due to a facial injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as the Stars have five games before the […]

Kyle Wright Having Normal Offseason

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) is having a normal offseason. Wright missed the entire 2024 campaign due to surgery to repair a torn capsule in his right shoulder. Rogers noted that the team could have him on a slower progression, but the team is "excited" about […]

Royals, Nelson Velazquez Agree On 2025 Contract

According to the team, the Kansas City Royals and outfielder Nelson Velazquez have agreed to a contract for the 2025 season. The 26-year-old spent 64 games in the majors last season and will likely compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training. Across this stint, the 26-year-old held a .200/.274/.366 line […]

Cubs Expressing Interest In Jose Iglesias, Jorge Polanco

According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Chicago Cubs have been interested in acquiring another veteran infielder and have been linked to Jose Iglesias and Jorge Polanco. While the team agreed to a contract with infielder Jon Berti earlier this week, the team is still targeting another option as Nico Hoerner (elbow) could […]

Pedro Avila Sent Outright To Triple-A

According to MLB.com, the Cleveland Guardians have sent right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila outright to Triple-A Columbus. Avila was designated for assignment last week to open a roster spot for Paul Sewald but cleared waivers. As a result, Avila will open the 2025 season at the Triple-A level. Last season, the 28-year-old logged a career-high 82 […]

Mets Showing Interest In Dylan Cease, Michael King

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have shown interest in acquiring San Diego Padres starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King. Ragazzo noted the Atlanta Braves have also had discussions with San Diego. Both pitchers would likely be one-year rentals but would still carry a hefty price tag on the […]

Filip Gustavsson Sharp In Victory Over Toronto

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday evening. The Wild were heavily outshot in this contest, especially in the third period (5-14), but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when […]

Sidney Crosby Lifts Penguins To Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby tallied two points, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead the Penguins over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday evening. Crosby would tally the primary assist on Marcus Pettersson's goal in the second frame. Then, in overtime, the captain would find the back of the net on the backhand to […]

Quinn Hughes Extends Point Streak On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes tallied two helpers during their 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday evening. Hughes tallied the primary assist on Nils Hoglander's opening goal. Later in the second frame, Hughes added the secondary assist on Linus Karlsson's tally. Hughes also added two shots on goal with a +2 rating in […]

Matthew Tkachuk Scores Goal, Adds Two Assists On Wednesday

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk tallied three points during their 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday evening. Tkachuk would tally the primary assist on Sam Bennett's opening goal in the first period. Later in the third, Tkachuk would tally another helper, this time on the power-play, and would cap off his […]

Jake Allen Shuts The Door On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped all 24 shots he faced in his shutout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Devils had a slight advantage in the shot total, but Allen was able to step up when called on. The Devils would eventually break the scoreless tie in the second frame when they scored […]

Owen Tippett Exits Early On Wednesday

According to the team, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Owen Tippett (undisclosed) exited early during Wednesday's loss to the New Jersey Devils. Tippett sustained this injury during the second frame and was unable to return. Prior to exiting, the 25-year-old did not get on the scoresheet. If he were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect […]

Early 2025 NFL Draft Rankings – Top 10 Quarterback Prospects

Several high-end quarterbacks, such as Jayden Daniels from LSU and Bo Nix from Oregon, were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft class. These quarterbacks have already established themselves as franchise players. However, this class does not have as many high-end options as last season, but it does have some intriguing Day 2 and Day 3 options that […]

Cubs Sign Brad Keller To Minor-League Contract

According to Jacob Zanolla of Cubs Insider, the Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Keller spent the 2024 season with the White and Red Sox. Across 41 1/3 innings of work, the 29-year-old posted a 5.44 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP. He […]

Ian Gibaut Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, right-handed pitcher Ian Gibaut agreed to a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds that contains an invite to spring training. Gibaut was non-tendered by the Reds earlier this offseason but will given an opportunity to crack the Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old logged just two innings of work in […]

Reds Designate Owen White For Assignment

According to the team, the Cincinnati Reds have designated right-handed pitcher Owen White for assignment. This corresponding move opened a roster spot for left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers, who the team acquired earlier on Wednesday from the San Francisco Giants. White has logged just seven innings in the major leagues over the past two seasons with […]

Tigers Designate Alex Faedo For Assignment

According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers have designated right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo for assignment. This transaction opened the roster spot for right-handed pitcher Tommy Kahnle, who the team signed earlier on Wednesday. Last season, Faedo spent most of his time operating out of the bullpen, as he made just six starts. […]

Carlos Estevez Signing With Kansas City

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Kansas City Royals are signing free-agent relief pitcher Carlos Estevez. Estevez has been one of the top relief pitchers on the open market during the offseason and had several suitors. However, the Royals were able to get a deal done. Last season, Estevez opened the 2024 campaign with […]