Jack Flaherty Looking For Positive Regression Wednesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty will be looking for some positive regression to kick in on Wednesday in a road tilt with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old has posted a 4.44 ERA through his first four starts in a Tigers uniform but his underlying numbers suggest he has been much better than that. Flaherty... Read More

Andrew McCutchen Retreats To The Bench Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Bryse Wilson. The veteran homered as part of a two-hit effort on Tuesday but will give way to Connor Joe to leadoff and man left field on Wednesday. Interestingly, McCutchen's splits lean heavily towards righties... Read More

Jackson Holliday Sitting Versus Lefty Again

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is once again taking a seat against a left-handed starter on Wednesday as the team takes on the Los Angeles Angels and southpaw Tyler Anderson. Holliday has yet to start against same-handed pitching as the rookie gets his feet wet in the big leagues at just 20 years of age.... Read More

Jung Hoo Lee Sitting Versus Lefty Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon with New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea toeing the rubber. The lefty-swinging outfielder has been getting regular playing time out of the leadoff spot for the club this season but will take a seat as the Giants stack right-handed... Read More

Nicolas Hague Out For Vegas On Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicholas Hague is out for Wednesday's Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the Dallas Stars, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. No specific reason was given and Hague is listed as day-to-day. The hulking 6-foot-6 defender doesn't contribute much on offense with two goals and 12 points across 73... Read More

James van Riemsdyk To Make Series Debut Wednesday

Boston Bruins winger James van Riemsdyk will make his series debut in Wednesday's Game 3 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The veteran was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the series but will replace forward Jakub Lauko to likely skate on the team's fourth line. The... Read More

Sam Bennett To Miss Significant Time

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett is set to miss significant time due to an upper-body injury suffered during the second period of Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win. Bennett was struck on the hand my a point shot in the second period and left the game. He briefly returned to the bench but went back to the... Read More

William Nylander Looking Unlikely For Game 3

Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander is unlikely to suit up for a third straight game on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Bruins. Nylander stayed out late with the other projected scratches during Wednesday's morning skate, indicating he will remain out after it was believed he was likely to return. Sportsnet's Nick Alberga reported on... Read More

Brett Pesce Likely Out For Remainder Of First Round

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (undisclosed) is likely sidelined for the remainder of the team's first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders. The veteran left Monday's Game 2 win in the second period after suffering a non-contact injury while attempting to turn up the ice and join an offensive rush. He skated just 8:47... Read More

Thatcher Demko Listed As Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is listed as week to week with an undisclosed injury. The ailment kept him out of Tuesday's 4-1 Game 2 loss to the Nashville Predators and he was originally questionable for the remainder of the series but now it appears he's likely done for the first round. Canucks head coach... Read More

Ilya Sorokin To Start Game 3

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will be the starter for Thursday's Game 3 of the team's first-round series against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes. The Isles went with Semyon Varlamov for the first two games of the series but the team has been out-scored 8-4 so far in the series. However, Varlamov was the hot... Read More

Free NHL Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (04/24/24)

There isn't something quite like postseason hockey. It's amazing how high the intensity rises when you're playing for keeps. No disrespect to the grind of an 82-game regular season, but the playoffs are a different animal. Let's dive into tonight's three-game postseason slate and see where the value lies! Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have... Read More

Today's Top MLB Betting Picks - Expert Predictions for April 24th, 2024

We have a full slate of MLB baseball on tap on this fine Wednesday and it's an all-day affair! The D-backs and Cardinals get us started at 1:15 p.m. ET before the Padres and Rockies wrap up today's action beginning at 8:40 p.m. ET. Let's enjoy the day while nailing some bets in the process!... Read More

Ivan Fedotov Agrees To Two-Year Extension With Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers and goaltender Ivan Fedotov have agreed to a two-year contract extension that carries a $3.25 million average annual value. The 27-year-old was drafted by the Flyers in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft but didn't join the team until late in the 2023-24 regular season after his campaign with... Read More

Timo Meier To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier is set to undergo shoulder surgery on Tuesday but is expected to be ready for training camp ahead of next season. The power forward said he also dealt with a double MCL issue and oblique injuries in what amounted to a down offensive season despite leading New Jersey in... Read More

Lucas Johansen To Make Postseason Debut Tuesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Lucas Johansen is set to make his NHL postseason debut on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 26-year-old appeared in six regular-season games with the Caps this season, notching an assist in that time, but will get into a postseason contest for the first time in Game 2. "It's pretty exciting.... Read More

Brett Pesce Questionable For Game 3

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 of the team's first-round series against the New York Islanders. The veteran suffered a non-contact injury while attempting to join an offensive rush in the second period of Monday's Game 2 win. "We'll reassess," Hurricanes bench boss Rod Brind'Amour said on Tuesday.... Read More

William Nylander A Possibility For Game 3

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (undisclosed) could potentially return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 3 of the first round against the Boston Bruins. The star winger has missed the first two games of the postseason with an undisclosed injury, but head coach Sheldon Keefe said he could return in Game 3. "There's not... Read More

Edouard Julien - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien has been nothing short of fantastic to begin his big-league career. The 24-year-old burst onto the scene with a .263 average to to along with 16 home runs, three stolen bases, and an .840 OPS across 109 games... Read More

Brenton Doyle - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle has displayed plenty of power and speed in his min0r-league career, and while those traits have extended to the big leagues in his brief time, there are plenty of flaws at the plate when it comes to the 25-year-old. Appearing... Read More

Blaze Alexander - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander has broken out with authority in his big-league debut following a lengthy history of excellent production since making his professional debut in the 2018 campaign. Through his first 56 MLB plate appearances, Alexander is hitting .333 with three homers,... Read More

Zach Neto - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Leave on the wire for now ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto was fast-tracked to the big leagues after being taken with the 13th-overall pick of the 2022 MLB Draft and his bat has predictably struggled. After just 48 minor-league games, the 23-year-old was promoted to the big club... Read More

Gavin Stone - Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone has been an extremely uneven starter to begin his big-league career. The 25-year-old has shown flashes of potential following an excellent minor-league career but has yet to put it together at the big-league level. Through 12 outings (eight... Read More

Mike Hoffman, Kevin Labanc, Alexander Barabanov To Hit Free Agency

San Jose Sharks forwards Mike Hoffman, Kevin Labanc, and Alexander Barabanov will all walk as free agents this offseason, according to general manager Mike Grier. It was a difficult season for the trio and the Sharks overall as the team finished dead last with 47 points on the season. Hoffman notched 10 goals and 23... Read More

Logan Couture Optimistic For Healthy Return

San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture said on Saturday that he is optimistic he can return to full health this fall and plans to begin skating again in July. Couture appeared in just six games in the 2023-24 season after suffering a groin injury while off-ice training prior to training camp. He didn't make his... Read More

Mikhail Sergachev Practices In Regular Jersey Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev practiced in a regular jersey for the first time on Saturday after suffering a gruesome leg injury on Feb. 7 against the New York Rangers. The Russian blueliner underwent surgery the following day to stabilize fractures in his left tibia and fibula and resumed skating on March 18. He... Read More

Rasmus Sandin, Nick Jensen Possible For Game 1

Washington Capitals defensemen Rasmus Sandin and Nick Jensen both practiced in noncontact jerseys on Saturday and are possibilities for Game 1 of their first-round series against the top-seeded New York Rangers on Sunday. Both players have been sidelined with upper-body injuries and skated on their own on Thursday and Friday before joining the team for... Read More

Alex Pietrangelo A Full Practice Participant

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was a full practice participant on Saturday after undergoing an appendectomy. He is expected to dress for Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Sunday. The veteran notched four goals and 33 points on 141 shots on goal while he also blocked a hefty... Read More

Mark Stone A Possibility For Game 1

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone (upper body) is a possibility to return for Game 1 of the postseason against the hosting Dallas Stars. The veteran's potential return is once again a curious situation, as Stone missed the remainder of the regular season due to an upper-body injury suffered in a 5-3 loss to the... Read More

Jonathan Drouin To Miss First Round

Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin will miss the first round of the team's playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury. The veteran left the team's final regular-season game on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers in the second period and did not return. "Super unfortunate. I feel really bad for him," Avalanche... Read More