Kirby Dach Out Indefinitely

Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (lower body) suffered a significant lower-body injury in Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks and is expected to be out indefinitely. This is unfortunate news for the Canadiens, Dach, and his fantasy managers, as Dach was off to a strong start as the Habs second-line center, posting two assists, three […]

Anthony Mantha Likely A Healthy Scratch Monday

Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha will be healthy scratched on Monday against the Calgary Flames. He will be replaced by Aliaksei Protas on the fourth line after having no shots on goal in 11:52 TOI in the Caps season-opener. This is a disappointing development for a guy who was once traded to the Caps for […]

James Reimer Making Season Debut Monday

Detroit Red Wings goalie James Reimer is set to make his debut with the team on Monday, where he will start in goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Reimer was signed this summer to back up Ville Husso, who started Detroit's first two games this season. He will need to improve on his 2022-23 numbers […]

Jeff Petry A Healthy Scratch Monday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry will be a healthy scratch for Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wings went with seven defensemen in their first two games of the season, but have decided to go with a more typical 12 forward, six d-men approach for Monday's game. Austin Czarnik will replace Petry […]

Mitch Garver Knocks Grand Slam In Game 2

Texas Rangers designated hitter Mitch Garver came up huge in Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday, leading the team to an 11-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Garver went 2-for-6 with a homer, two runs scored, and five RBI. He came up with the bases juiced and one out in the third inning and […]

Corey Seager Walks To History Sunday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager had a history-making performance on Sunday, going 0-for-1 with five walks and two runs scored in an 11-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Seager became the first player to ever walk five times in one playoff game, and in doing so he led the Rangers to a 2-0 series lead. […]

Pablo Lopez Turns In Stellar Performance

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was dominant on Sunday, tossing seven sparkling innings to lead the Twins to a crucial 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS. Lopez didn't allow a run over the seven frames, striking out seven while allowing six hits and a walk. This makes two […]

Carlos Correa Climbs Playoff RBI Leaderboard Sunday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was up to his clutch ways again on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, and three RBI in a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS. With the trio of RBIs, Correa tied David Justice for the third most all-time RBI in playoff […]

Zac Gallen Taking The Hill For D-Backs In Game 2

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will be on the bump for Game 2 of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. Gallen will go toe-to-toe with rookie Bobby Miller with the D-backs looking to take a stranglehold in the series. The righty was good enough in the Wild Card round, tossing […]

Zack Wheeler Set To Start Game 2, Aaron Nola Gets Game 3

The Philadelphia Phillies are going back to their aces for Games 2 and 3 of the Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. For Game 2, Zack Wheeler will take the mound against Max Fried of the Braves. In Game 3, Aaron Nola will pitch for the Phils, but it is not yet known who he […]

Quentin Musty Signs Entry-Level Deal

San Jose Sharks forward prospect Quentin Musty signed an entry-level contract with the team on Wednesday. Musty was selected 26th overall in the first round of this year's NHL entry draft. He has had back-to-back 70-point seasons with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL and will look to build on that this upcoming year. If […]

Mikko Rantanen Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, according to head coach Jared Bednar. Rantanen's injury isn't much of a concern, and he should be ready to go for opening night. Last year, the big-bodied Finn put up his first-ever 100-point season, notching 55 goals and 50 assists. He is being drafted […]

Byron Buxton Hopes To Play This Postseason

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is continuing to rehab his sore right knee in hopes of playing this postseason. Buxton has been out since Aug 2 when he strained his right hamstring. During rehab, his right knee began to bother him, and he hasn't been able to get back to a level where he […]

Nick Anderson Could Pitch For Braves This Postseason

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nick Anderson (shoulder) could be an option in the later rounds of the playoffs, should the Braves make it there. Anderson has been rehabbing a strained right shoulder and appears to be ready to go if needed. He got up to 94 mph on his fastball, a mark he was at […]

Framber Valdez Starting Game 2 For Houston

Houston Astros left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez is set to start Game 2 of the Division Series against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Valdez will follow Justin Verlander. The burly lefty posted strong numbers this season, with a 3.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP to go along with 200 strikeouts in 198 IP. Valdez is coming off […]

Bailey Ober Tosses Gem In Regular Season Finale

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober was excellent on Sunday in a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Ober tossed six and two-thirds innings of one-run ball, allowing just two hits and posting a 9:0 K:BB ratio. It is a continuation of what we've seen all season long from the righty, who has posted a […]

Zach Eflin Set To Start Game 2 For Rays

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin will start Game 2 of the Wild Card series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Eflin will follow Tyler Glasnow, who will start Game 1 Tuesday. Eflin has been excellent in his first year with the Rays, pitching to career-lows with a 3.50 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while […]

Sonny Gray Will Start Game 2 Of Wild Card Series

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray has been announced as the Game 2 starter against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gray will take the bump on Wednesday, following Pablo Lopez. The veteran has had a resurgent season, pitching to a 2.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 183:55 K:BB ratio over 184 IP. The righty also hasn't allowed […]

Braxton Garrett Will Start Game 2 For Marlins

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett will start Game 2 of the Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Garrett will follow Jesus Luzardo, and will go toe-to-toe with Aaron Nola. Garrett has been solid, if unspectacular, this season, posting a 3.66 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 156:29 K:BB ratio over 159 ⅔ IP. […]

Jesus Luzardo Set To Start Game 1

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo is set to start Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Philadelphia Phillies. With ace Sandy Alcantara shut down for the season, this is the most logical choice for the fish. He finished the regular season with a 3.63 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 208:55 K:BB ratio in 178 […]

Cole Perfetti Back At Practice Friday

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti (upper body) returned to practice in a regular jersey on Friday. Perfetti left Wednesday's preseason game against Calgary with an upper-body injury after taking a hit to the head and underwent evaluation afterward. He appears to be alright, though, and should be ready to go at the start of the […]

Mats Zuccarello Signs Extension With Wild

Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello has signed a two-year, $8.25M contract extension ($4.125M per year) with the club. The extension will kick in next year, so he is signed through 2025-26. The 36-year-old has put up the best two seasons of his career in the last two years and appears to be on track to […]

Dustin Wolf Likely Starting Season In AHL

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf is likely to begin the 2023-24 season with the Calgary Wranglers of the AHL, according to GM Craig Conroy. Wolf had a tremendous season with the Wranglers last year, posting a 42-10-2 record with a .932 SV% and 2.09 GAA, prompting some to believe the Flames would bring him up […]

Chris Bassitt Hits 200 Innings For First Time

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt was magnificent Thursday, tossing 7 ⅔ shutout innings and earning the win in a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees. Bassitt allowed five hits and one walk while striking out a season-high 12 batters. The 34-year-old will end the season at exactly 200 innings pitched, a feat […]

Trevor May Keeps Rolling Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Trevor May picked up his 21st save of the season in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. May didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one in his inning of work. The veteran reliever is on a very nice run since June, picking up all 21 of his saves while allowing […]

Bryan Shaw Earns Another Save

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Bryan Shaw tossed a perfect ninth inning on Thursday to pick up his fourth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shaw struck out one. He now has a 4.43 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 40 strikeouts in 42 ⅔ IP. The White Sox appear […]

David Bednar Notches 38th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar picked up the save on Thursday, finishing off a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Bednar allowed just a walk and struck out two in his inning of work. The 28-year-old has been excellent for the Pirates this season, pitching to a 2.04 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 78 strikeouts […]

Tyler Wells Picks Up Crucial Save

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells picked up his first save of the season on Thursday, finishing off a 2-0 shutout victory over the Boston Red Sox. Wells pitched a perfect frame without striking out a batter. The 29-year-old had been used as a starter through July, but was shut down after innings concerns arose […]

Raisel Iglesias Slams Door On Cubs

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias converted his 32nd save of the season on Thursday, closing out a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Iglesias pitched a perfect inning, striking out one in the process. After a rough patch in early September where he allowed six runs (three earned) in five IP and blew two saves, […]

Jose Leclerc Picks Up Save Sunday

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Jose Leclerc picked up his fourth save Sunday in a 9-8 win over the Seattle Mariners. Leclerc allowed a hit, but struck out two and didn't allow a run in his inning of work. The 29-year-old has been a big part of the Rangers bullpen late in the season, notching three […]