Robert Suarez Picks Up Second Save

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez notched his second save of the season in a 6-4 win over the San Francisco Giants. Suarez did allow a two-out homer to Michael Conforto, but got the job done nonetheless. It appears as though Suarez will get the bulk of the save opportunities for the Padres, at […]

Pablo Lopez Shows Out In Opener

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez threw seven one-run innings in a 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Lopez was brilliant in this one, allowing just four hits while striking out seven and walking none. The only damage against him was a leadoff homer from Maikel Garcia, after which he was nearly perfect. This […]

Cole Ragans Looks Good On Opening Day

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans delivered a solid opening day performance but ended up taking the loss in a 4-1 defeat against the Minnesota Twins. Ragans allowed just a pair of runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over six innings of work. The control was a little iffy […]

Jackson Chourio Leading Off In Brewers Opener

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio will hit leadoff in the team's Opening Day matchup on Friday against the New York Mets. It was expected that the 20-year-old rookie would spend some time near the bottom of the order, but with lefty Jose Quintana on the hill, the Brewers have decided to see what Chourio can […]

Blake Snell Throws Sim Game, Giants Non-Committal On Next Steps

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell threw three innings in a simulated game on Sunday, marking a significant step in his preparation. Snell signed with the Giants on March 19, a date late enough that he won't be able to start the season with the team. The Giants aren't sure what the next steps […]

Davis Schneider, Daniel Vogelbach, Ernie Clement Make Blue Jays Roster

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider, utility bat Daniel Vogelbach, and infielder Ernie Clement have all made the opening day roster. Schneider should see a decent amount of playing time at second base, either as a platoon with Cavan Biggio or as the outright second baseman with Biggio shifting around the diamond. Vogelbach will […]

Erick Fedde Good To Go After Taking Comebacker Off Quad

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Erick Fedde took a line drive off his leg in his Spring Training start on Sunday, but shook it off and was able to continue. Fedde said after the game that it is a minor contusion and he will be good to go for his first start of the regular […]

Colorado Rockies Trade P.J. Poulin To Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have acquired left-handed pitcher P.J. Poulin from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations. Poulin put up a woeful 6.52 ERA and 1.83 WHIP with 39 strikeouts over 49 ⅔ IP last season for Triple-A Albuquerque. The 27-year-old will get out of the tough pitching environment in Albuquerque and hope to […]

Myles Straw Clears Waivers, Sent To Triple-A Columbus

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Columbus. Straw struggled mightily at the dish last year, slashing .238/.301/.297 with one home run and 20 steals across 518 PA. He will likely be called up when an injury happens, but the speedster is unlikely to have a role big […]

Nick Nastrini Has Good Shot At Starting Role

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Nick Nastrini appears to have the inside track to be the fifth starter to start the season after a solid Spring Training. Nastrini did get knocked around on Saturday, giving up seven runs (five earned) on five hits and five walks over 3 ⅓ innings. Otherwise, though, Nastrini has been […]

Ha-Seong Kim Crushes Two Homers In Korea

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run homers in Sunday's 5-4 win over the LG Twins in Korea. This was an extra special one for Kim, who was playing in the stadium he used to call home when he played in the KBO. Fantasy managers will hope that his […]

Kyle Stowers Mashes Three Homers Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers went 3-for-3 with three homers, three runs scored and four RBI in Sunday's tie against the Detroit Tigers. Stowers homered in each of his plate appearances as he continues to make a case for himself to make the big league roster. Given the logjam in the Orioles outfield, it seems […]

Nick Nastrini Excels Again Sunday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher prospect Nick Nastrini continued his excellent spring on Sunday, throwing four shutout innings against the Oakland Athletics. Nastrini allowed three hits and two walks while striking out a pair. After the scoreless outing, the 24-year-old has a 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts over 11 IP this spring. He […]

Cole Ragans Named Opening Day Starter

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans has been named the team's Opening Day starter. Ragans ascent has been something to behold, as he went from an afterthought with the Rangers to a bonafide stud almost immediately after joining the Royals. Although his spring numbers aren't quite on the level of his second-half numbers from […]

Tyler Soderstrom Sent To Minors

Oakland Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Soderstrom will get a little more seasoning in the minors while Shea Langeliers handles primary catcher duties on the big league squad. The move makes sense, as Soderstrom was slashing just .115/.172/.154 in 29 plate appearances this spring. Baseball America's number […]

TJ Friedl Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Fractured Wrist

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) will be re-assessed in three to four weeks after fracturing his wrist while diving for a ball on Saturday. Friedl will need some time off to allow the bone to heal, and then the team will see where he's at. At minimum, he will miss most of the season's […]

Dustin Wolf Will Start Thursday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the start on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Wolf was called up on Tuesday after starter Jacob Markstrom (lower body) was ruled out. While Markstrom is out, expect Wolf and Dan Vladar to split starts. It might be tough for them to keep pucks out of the […]

Jake Allen Starting Thursday For Devils

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will make his debut for the team on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Allen was acquired before the trade deadline last week to help the Devils with their goaltending woes. Unfortunately, Allen is sporting some ugly numbers himself, with an .892 SV%, 3.65 GAA, and -8.0 GSAA. The move […]

Laurent Brossoit Will Start Friday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit will start Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Brossoit has been excellent this season, posting a .924 SV%, 2.11 GAA, and 9.6 GSAA while going 11-4-2 over 17 games. His solid play has lessened the burden placed on Connor Hellebuyck, and Brossoit getting the start on Friday is a good […]

Mark Scheifele Hopeful To Play Friday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (illness) is expected to return Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Scheifele was a last-minute scratch on Wednesday due to an illness, but he is already feeling better and should play on Friday if things keep trending in the right direction. The Jets' top centerman has 57 points (19 goals, 38 […]

William Carrier Set To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights winger William Carrier (upper body) will make his return to the lineup Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Carrier hasn't played since January 4 due to an upper-body injury that required surgery, a span of 26 games. Carrier will re-enter his fourth-line role for the Knights, a job he has occupied for seven […]

Leo Carlsson Might Play Thursday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (concussion) could return Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Carlsson has missed six games with a concussion suffered in late February, but his condition has improved and he is nearing a return. The rookie has only played 40 games this season due to injuries and load management, but he has racked […]

Matt Rempe Suspended Four Games

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended four games for elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler in the head on Monday. The suspension doesn't come as a surprise, as the hit was vicious and Rempe has had a few suspect hits already in his short career. New York plays four more games […]

Evan Rodrigues Out Tuesday, Kyle Okposo Set To Debut

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars and is considered day-to-day. Rodrigues suffered a lower-body injury after blocking a shot on Saturday and isn't healthy enough to play Tuesday. His absence will make room for Kyle Okposo to make his debut with the team after being […]

Casey Desmith Set To Start For Vancouver With Thatcher Demko Out

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey Desmith will become the team's starting goaltender for as long as Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) is out. Demko is expected to miss 2-3 weeks, which happens to closely align with most of the fantasy playoffs. Managers who lost Demko and are lucky enough to still have Desmith on their waiver wire should […]

Vince Dunn Getting Close To Return, Won't Play Tuesday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) was skating in a regular jersey during morning practice but will not play on Tuesday. Dunn was injured last Monday when he was checked from behind hard into the boards and has now missed four games as a result. The good news is that he is likely to […]

Artturi Lehkonen Won't Play Tuesday Due To Illness

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (illness) will miss Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames. Lehkonen has been under the weather since Sunday and isn't feeling well enough to suit up tonight. Valeri Nichushkin will likely be the beneficiary of Lehkonen's absence, as he should move up to the first line and first powerplay unit. The […]

Jacob Markstrom Ruled Out Tuesday, Dustin Wolf Called Up

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. Markstrom was originally slated to start Tuesday, but the Flames have ruled him out due to a lower-body injury. This might be a blessing in disguise for Markstrom's fantasy owners, as the Flames' defensive corps has taken a major hit […]

Travis Konecny Could Return Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (upper body) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and is nearing a return to the lineup. Konecny missed the team's last six games with an upper-body injury suffered on February 21. The electric forward has 54 points (27 goals, 27 assists) in 57 games played this year and […]

Alexander Barabanov Sitting Out, Anthony Duclair A Game-Time Decision For Trade-Related Reasons

San Jose Sharks winger Alexander Barabanov will be held out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. Winger Anthony Duclair could also be held out of the lineup, but that hasn't been confirmed yet. Both players are trade chips for the tanking Sharks, and the team doesn't want to risk them […]