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Drew Doughty Continues To Progress In Recovery
According to Zach Dooley, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is continuing to progress in his recovery process. Dooley noted that head coach Jim Hiller said, "The hard work is starting to pay off. He sees the finish line," concerning Doughty's progress. The 35-year-old has not been on the ice all season after undergoing […]
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Rickard Rakell Absent On Monday
According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Rickard Rakell (personal) did not travel with the team to the West Coast due to a family issue. He was not in the lineup on Monday evening during their victory over the Kings and could be in danger of missing other games during the […]
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Adam Lowry Sustains Injury On Monday
According to Mike McIntyre, Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Lowry sustained the injury during the opening frame and did not return to the ice. He logged only six shifts. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status before Wednesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. […]
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Noah Dobson Exits Early On Monday
According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (undisclosed) exited early during Monday's victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gross noted that head coach Patrick Roy did not provide an update on his status following the game. Dobson exited during the third period after sustaining a hit. Before exiting, the 25-year-old […]
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Giants Sign Joey Lucchesi To Minor-League Deal
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the San Francisco Giants have signed left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 31-year-old logged just 10 innings in the major leagues last season and spent most of the season with Triple-A Syracuse. Across his small stint […]
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Dodgers Had Interest In Kirby Yates
According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers had interest in free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates before signing left-hander Tanner Scott. Harris noted that throughout the offseason, the Dodgers evaluated several of the top relief pitchers, including Yates. However, the team always viewed Scott as the top option. Last season, […]
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Cubs Sign Trevor Richards To Minor-League Deal
According to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media, the Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards to a minor-league deal. Richards logged 65 1/3 innings at the major league level across stints with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins. He posted a 4.55 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP and was deployed primarily […]
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Pete Alonso Still "In Play" For Toronto
According to Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports, free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso is still "in play" for the Toronto Blue Jays. Earlier on Monday, the Blue Jays signed outfielder Anthony Santander to a five-year deal worth $92.5 million, but the team remains focused on further improving their team. Earlier in the offseason, the Blue Jays […]
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Brandon Eisert Designated For Assignment
According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the Toronto Blue Jays have designated left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for outfielder Anthony Santander, who the team signed to a five-year contract earlier on Monday. Eisert made his major league debut last summer. Across a small six 2/3 inning stint, the […]
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Erick Fedde Not Expected To Be Traded Before Spring Training
According to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, the St. Louis Cardinals are not expected to trade starting pitcher Erick Fedde before spring training. President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak, noted that while the team would like to continue increasing their financial flexibility, with spring training around the corner, the team would rather hold on […]
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Pete Crow-Armstrong Not Expected To Open Season As Leadoff Hitter
According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Chicago Cubs are not expected to utilize young outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as their leadoff hitter early in the season. Manager Craig Counsell said he is "open-minded" about the decision but will probably not have him open the season in that role. The head skipper also noted […]
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Max Scherzer Drawing Interest From Toronto
According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet, free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer is drawing interest from the Toronto Blue Jays. Nicholson-Smith noted that while Scherzer is already drawing interest from the Blue Jays, adding another top bat from the market, such as Anthony Santander or Pete Alonso, could create an even more appealing destination for the 40-year-old. […]
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Cubs, Blue Jays Pursuing Carlos Estevez
According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams pursuing free-agent relief pitcher Carlos Estevez. Morosi noted that following the signings of A.J. Minter and Tanner Scott, the relief pitcher market is heating up. Morosi also reported that the Cubs offered Tanner Scott a four-year […]
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Rangers Sign Chad Wallach To Minor-League Deal
According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Texas Rangers have signed catcher Chad Wallach to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Wallach did not make an appearance in the majors last season. He spent the entire campaign with Triple-A Salt Lake and posted a .247/.337/.430 line with 15 doubles, […]
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Jake Oettinger Sharp On Sunday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced on Sunday evening en route to defeating the Detroit Red Wings. Oettinger's lone blemish came in the final period when Marco Kasper beat him on a tip-in goal. The Stars got out to an early three-goal lead in the first period which […]
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Jason Robertson Stays Hot On Sunday
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson continued his impressive stretch on Sunday evening with a goal and an assist during their victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Robertson scored on the power-play in the opening frame and tacked on a primary assist on Wyatt Johnston's third period goal. This performance extended his point streak to […]
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Chris Kreider Scores In Sunday's Loss
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider scored during Sunday's overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Kreider would find the back of the net late in the second period on a tip-in goal. Even though the 33-year-old has had a disappointing season, he is beginning to find his footing. This was his second goal in […]
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Brendan Gallagher Busy On Sunday
Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher tallied two points during their overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday evening. Gallagher scored his 11th goal of the season in the opening frame with a tip-in goal. Later in the second period, Gallagher would tally the primary assist on Christian Dvorak's fourth goal of the […]
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Jakub Dobes Extends Winning Streak
Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes won his fifth-straight game on Sunday evening. He defeated the New York Rangers in overtime and stopped 23 of the 27 shots he faced. This was the first time in he allowed more than three goals in an NHL contest. Three of these goals came during even-strength play, while […]
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Anton Forsberg Snaps Losing Skid On Sunday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg got back in the win column on Sunday in his victory over the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old netminder stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced. His lone blemish came in the second period when Tomas Tatar scored his fourth goal of the season on a backhand. Forsberg entered […]
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Charlie Kolar Questionable To Return
According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar (arm) is questionable to return to Sunday's playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. The tight end sustained this injury during the second half. Before exiting, Kolar did not see a target in the passing game but did log one tackle on special […]
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Taylor Rapp Will Not Return On Sunday
According to the team, Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. The defensive back sustained this injury during the first half. He was eventually carted to the locker room during the second quarter. Before exiting, Rapp tallied two tackles (one solo) […]
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Taylor Rapp Questionable To Return
According to the team, Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Rapp sustained this injury during the first half. He was seen being carted to the locker room in the second quarter. Before exiting, Rapp tallied two tackles (one solo) and one pass deflection. […]
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Quinyon Mitchell Avoids Serious Injury, Optimistic For Championship Game
According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive back Quinyon Mitchell (shoulder) is believed to have avoided a serious shoulder injury during Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Schultz noted that despite leaving Sunday's game early, the team is "hopeful and optimistic" for his status in the NFC title game against […]
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Rasheen Ali Inactive On Sunday Night
According to the team, Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Ali did not carry an injury designation into this game but will instead watch this game from the sidelines. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Derrick Henry to operate as the lead […]
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Deonte Harty Active On Sunday
According to the team, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Deonte Harty (knee) is active for Sunday's playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Harty has been on the injured reserve since suffering a knee injury during their Week 6 contest against the Washington Commanders. Over his first five games of the season, Harty has logged just six […]
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Ray Davis Active On Sunday
According to the team, Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis (concussion) is officially active for Sunday's playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Davis sustained this concussion during their wild-card victory over the Denver Broncos. Davis was able to log three straight limited practice sessions and was able to turn the corner in time for […]
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Zay Flowers Officially Inactive On Sunday
According to the team, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Flowers sustained this knee injury during their Week 18 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The top wideout has been unable to practice each of the previous two weeks. Flowers was able to do […]
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MLB Pipeline Names Kristian Campbell As Top Second Base Prospect Entering 2025
MLB Pipeline named Boston Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell as the top second base prospect entering the 2025 season. Campbell was selected in the 2023 MLB Draft out of Texas Tech. Campbell was given a brief look at High-A ball in 2023 and held a .267/.400/.422 line across a small 14-game stint. In 2024, the […]
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Boston Remaining Active In Bullpen Search
According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the Boston Red Sox remain active in the relief pitcher market. Cotillo said that even though the team was targeting Tanner Scott, who signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier on Sunday, the team wants to add "another veteran reliever" to their bullpen. While several of the names the […]
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