Nathan MacKinnon Leaves Monday's Game Early

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon suffered a lower-body injury during Monday's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. MacKinnon played just 11:37 of ice time in the contest. There is no word on the severity of the injury yet, but it would not be surprising to see the superstar pivot miss some time. Hopefully, MacKinnon […]

A.J. Minter Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday afternoon. The 26-year-old was abysmal in 2019, posting a 7.06 ERA and 2.01 WHIP in just 29 1/3 innings. He is an afterthought in fantasy formats to start the 2020 season, with several better options in the Braves' bullpen. Mark Melancon will begin […]

Alex Wood Will Start Season In Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood will be part of the team's starting rotation to begin the season. He will work as the team's fifth starter, with Julio Urias getting the nod every fourth day. Wood only got into seven starts last season due to injury issues, but he has been a productive player throughout […]

Clayton Kershaw Set To Be Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be on the mound for the team's Opening Day matchup with the San Francisco Giants. It is the ninth time in Kershaw's career that he will start on Opening Day. The 31-year-old dealt with injury issues last season and still managed to tally a 16-5 record to […]

Ender Inciarte Scratched Due To Dehydration

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte was scratched from Friday's lineup due to dehydration. The 29-year-old will be ready to return to game action over the weekend. Inciarte had a difficult 2019 season, slashing .246/.343/.397 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 199 at-bats. With so many talented outfielders already on the roster, one has […]

Mathew Barzal Tallies Three Points Against Senators

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal scored a goal and added two assists during Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Barzal, as well as Anders Lee, who also had a goal in the game, are the driving forces for the Islanders offense. Barzal has 59 points through 66 games this season despite the Islanders […]

Joc Pederson May Get In Minor League Games Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) is steadily progressing in his recovery from an irritated side/hip. The 27-year-old was taking swings in the batting cage again on Thursday, as he continues to ramp up the intensity of his workouts. As long as Pederson keeps improving, he will start to rehab in the minor leagues […]

Dustin May Resumes Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher prospect Dustin May (oblique) has finally resumed baseball activities as he continues to nurse a sore side. The 22-year-old was already a longshot to make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, and his injury has put him behind schedule. The expectation is that May begins the 2020 season at Triple-A Oklahoma, […]

Chris Taylor Could Rejoin Lineup On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor (shoulder) may return to the starting lineup on Friday, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. This news comes after a report that Taylor had recently suffered a setback in his recovery process. If the 29-year-old plays on Friday, or sometime relatively soon, it would suggest he will be ready […]

Justin Turner Set To Play On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hand) took a pitch off of the knuckle during Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants, but he avoided any serious injury. Turner received x-rays after the game, which thankfully came back negative. The fact that he is already going to be back in the lineup is a […]

Justin Turner's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hand) saw his X-rays come back negative after taking a pitch off of his knuckle during Wednesday's Cactus League matchup with the San Francisco Giants. Turner managed to dispel the majority of concerns during the game, as he hit a home run two innings after the incident. The […]

Chris Taylor Suffers Recovery Setback

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (shoulder) encountered a setback in his recovery process, and he will not play until he is back to 100 percent health, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not consider the ailment to be a long-term issue, and Taylor may be available for Opening Day. The 29-year-old's […]

Cody Bellinger Will Return To Lineup On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (back) will return to Cactus League action on Thursday. The 24-year-old has been resting since Sunday with a knot in his back, but he is back to feeling normal. Fantasy owners can breathe easier, knowing that Bellinger is at full health heading into the 2020 season. Expect the All-Star […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Still Dealing With Sore Oblique

Atlanta Braves infielder Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) is still dealing with some tightness in his left oblique, but he may return to Grapefruit League action over the weekend. The team does not believe it is an ailment that will keep the 30-year-old out for an extended amount of time. Nevertheless, Hechavarria is only worthy of fantasy consideration […]

Cole Hamels Still Without A Timetable To Return

Atlanta Braves starter Cole Hamels (shoulder) has not resumed throwing yet, according to manager Brian Snitker. The doctor who evaluated Hamels said that the veteran left-hander is progressing well, but there is no timetable set for his return. It seems likely that the 36-year-old will miss the start of the 2020 season, but the long-term […]

Jimmy Nelson Resumes Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (lower body) resumed playing catch on Monday after the team had shut him down just four days ago. Manager Dave Roberts said that the best-case scenario for Nelson is to break camp out of the bullpen and then build up his arm as the season progresses. The 30-year-old is […]

Freddie Freeman Returns To Lineup Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Freeman was dealing with some swelling in his surgically-repaired elbow, but he is back to normal now. The ailment Freeman was dealing with is a common side effect from the surgery, so fantasy owners do […]

Cody Bellinger Scratched Monday With Side Discomfort

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was a late scratch from Monday's game because he "felt something in his side," according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not believe this ailment is serious, and that Bellinger will be back in action by the end of the week. It seems as though the team is […]

Joc Pederson Resumes Baseball Activities Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (oblique) played catch on Friday as he continues to recover from discomfort in his side. It remains to be seen whether Pederson will be available for Opening Day, but at the very least, he is trending in the right direction. The 27-year-old had a career year in the 2019 […]

Kenley Jansen Looking Revitalized In Cactus League

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is looking polished through the early portion of spring training. On Wednesday during a 9-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Jansen struck out the side in his only inning of work. In that appearance, his cutter was touching 92-94 mph, which is a significant increase from last season's velocity. […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Scratched With Oblique Tightness

Atlanta Braves shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup with left oblique tightness. There has been no word yet on the severity of the ailment, but the veteran infielder may not be ready for Opening Day. The 30-year-old signed with the Braves midway through last season, slashing .328/.400/.693 with four home runs […]

Jimmy Nelson Shut Down With Lower Body Discomfort

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jimmy Nelson left Wednesday's bullpen session with lower body discomfort, and the team has decided to shut him down. This injury likely guarantees that Nelson will not be on the Opening Day roster. The 30-year-old was once a top prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers' system, but injuries have limited him to […]

Anthony Santander Yet To Play The Field

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) has not played in the outfield so far during Spring Training. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has purposely started Santander off slowly due to an issue with his shoulder stemming from last season. The expectation is that the 25-year-old will ramp up his training activities in the coming days. Santander […]

Yusniel Diaz Set To Make Grapefruit League Debut This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Yusniel Diaz (shoulder) is expected to return to Spring Training action this weekend, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Diaz has been dealing with soreness in his left shoulder, but it is not a long-term concern. The 23-year-old is one of the Orioles' top prospects after he slashed .262/.335/.472 at Double-A Bowie in […]

Mychal Givens Getting Close To A Return

Baltimore Orioles reliever Mychal Givens (flu) will make his Grapefruit League debut sometime soon, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The virus has impacted several Orioles' players, but most of them are on the road to recovery. Givens should be ready for Opening Day, and he is the leading candidate to earn saves for the Orioles […]

Hunter Harvey Expected To Make Spring Debut This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles reliever Hunter Harvey (flu) is planning on making his Grapefruit League debut this upcoming weekend, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Harvey was dealing with some congestion issues earlier in the week but is feeling back to normal now. The former top prospect got his first taste of MLB action last season, posting a […]

Mike Soroka Scheduled To Make Spring Debut On Friday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka (groin) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the New York Yankees. The 22-year-old irritated his groin during live batting practice last week. If Soroka can avoid any further setbacks, he is safely on track to be ready for the start of the regular season. He […]

Joc Pederson Yet To Resume Hitting

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) has not been cleared to resume hitting yet, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. The 27-year-old injured himself at the start of Dodgers' camp, and the injury is continuing to nag at him. Pederson blasted 36 home runs last season, despite seeing almost all of his at-bats come […]

Dustin May Still Not Throwing Off Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (side) has not thrown off of a pitching mound since the first day of Spring Training. The 22-year-old did not complete his scheduled bullpen session on Sunday after he felt further discomfort in his side earlier in the day. May was likely heading to Triple-A Oklahoma to open the […]

Freddie Freeman Expected To Rejoin Lineup Next Week

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action next week, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Freeman was absent from Tuesday's lineup due to inflammation in his surgically-repaired elbow, but Anthopoulos reiterated that the injury is not a long-term concern. The Braves are taking a cautious approach to […]