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Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Four Points On Friday
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied four points during their 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. MacKinnon opened the scoring by tallying his 21st goal of the season on the man-advantage in the first period. Later in that frame, MacKinnon added two primary assists on Cale Makar's and Artturi Lehkonen's goals. Then, in the third, […]
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Ryan Donato Shines In Friday's Victory
Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato tallied four points during their 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday evening. In the second frame, Donato tallied two primary assists, both on the power-play on Connor Bedard and Seth Jones' goals. He also added his first goal of the game during this period during 5-on-5 play. Then, […]
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Gabriel Vilardi Scores Twice In Victory
Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi found the back of the net twice during their victory over the New York Islanders on Friday evening. Vilardi scored both of his goals in the second frame during 5-on-5 play. In this contest, he logged seven shots on goal, with one blocked shot and a +1 rating. This […]
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Bryan Rust Tallies Two Helpers On Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust dished out two helpers during their victory over the New York Rangers on Friday evening. Rust tallied his first helper on the primary assist on Rickard Rakell's 25th goal of the season in the second frame. Later in the period, Rust tallied another primary assist, this time on the […]
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NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/8/25)
Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further strategy and […]
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AJ Smith-Shawver Expected To See Starting Opportunities
According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, Atlanta Braves pitching prospect AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to see starting opportunities early in the season. O'Brien noted that with Spencer Strider (elbow) set to open the season on the injured list, Smith-Shawver should be in the mix for starts early on. Smith-Shawver made his MLB debut during […]
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Connor Joe Inks Deal With San Diego
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the San Diego Padres have signed outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe to a contract. Earlier in the offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered the 32-year-old. Joe has spent the previous two seasons in the Steel City. During this stint, Joe held a .238/.330/.396 slash line with 53 doubles, […]
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Brandon Sproat Should Reach The Majors In The Second Half
According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat will likely make his big league debut sometime in the second half. Sammon noted the top prospect in the New York system will open the season at the Triple-A level. Last summer, Sproat made his professional debut and performed very […]
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Ronny Mauricio Expected To Open The Season At Triple-A
According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) will likely open the 2025 season with Triple-A Syracuse. Given the recent signing of Pete Alonso, there is one less spot open in the infield for Mauricio. Sammon also noted that the team will likely "take things slow" with Mauricio […]
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Orioles Designate Daz Cameron For Assignment
According to the team, the Baltimore Orioles have designated outfielder Daz Cameron for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Roansy Contreras, who the team claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees earlier on Friday. Last season, Cameron logged 66 contests with the Oakland Athletics. During this stint, the 28-year-old posted a .200/.258/.329 […]
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Alex Lyon Facing Tampa Bay On Saturday
According to Daniella Bruce, Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon will get the starting nod on Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lyon and Cam Talbot have alternated starts over the past two weeks and will follow suit on Saturday afternoon. Over his last two outings, Lyon picked up two victories with a .946 […]
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen A Game-Time Decision On Saturday
According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Nashville Predators. Luukkonen was unable to suit up in their previous contest on Tuesday evening but may only be facing a one-game absence. Hamilton noted that the goaltender "looked good" during Friday's […]
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Tage Thompson Could Return On Saturday
According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (concussion) "looks good" ahead of Saturday's contest against the Nashville Predators. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the morning skate, but he is trending toward a return. The 27-year-old has missed the previous contest due to a concussion. However, […]
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Urho Vaakanainen Will Remain Sidelined On Friday
According to Peter Baugh of The Athletic, New York Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (illness) will remain sidelined on Friday evening when the Rangers host the Pittsburgh Penguins. Vaakanainen was sidelined during their previous game on Wednesday evening and will now miss his second-straight contest. As a result, Zach Jones will continue to remain in the […]
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Alex Nedeljkovic Facing New York On Friday
According to Josh Getzoff of the Pittsburgh Penguins, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on Friday evening against the New York Rangers. Nedeljkovic has started each of their previous four contests and will continue to operate as the clear No. 1 option in the Pittsburgh crease. While Tristan Jarry has been in the […]
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Sidney Crosby Ruled Out For Friday's Contest
According to Josh Getzoff of the Pittsburgh Penguins, center Sidney Crosby (upper body) will not play on Friday evening against the New York Rangers. Crosby sustained this injury during their shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Crosby was able to skate on his own during Thursday's morning skate but has not been […]
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Top 15 Philadelphia Eagles Of All Time
In this ranking, we will rank the top 15 greatest players in Philadelphia Eagles team history. We will look at several factors, such as games played, statistics, Pro Bowls, All-Pros, and Super Bow...
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Mets Make An Offer To Jose Iglesias
According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have offered a one-year contract to infielder Jose Iglesias. Ragazzo noted that nothing appears "close" for the time being. Earlier in the offseason, the Mets signed second baseman Nick Madrigal to operate in a depth role, but the team is still interested in reuniting […]
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Yasmani Grandal Drawing Interest On Open Market
According to Francys Romero, catcher Yasmani Grandal is drawing interest from at least three teams on the open market. The 36-year-old has 13 years of MLB experience and would likely be deployed as a depth catcher in an organization. Last season, the switch-hitter logged 72 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates. During this stint, Grandal posted […]
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Cubs Not Expected To Extend Kyle Tucker During The Season
According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are not expected to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker to a "mega-extension" during the 2025 season. Mooney noted that while he does believe the team will lay the groundwork for an extension, Tucker will likely enter the free-agent market following the 2025 season. Earlier in the […]
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Stolen Base (SB) Later-Round Values - Fantasy Baseball Steals Specialists
If you target power-hitting and pitching early in your drafts, you may be trending towards the bottom in stolen base projections. However, several speed options are going late in drafts that carry elite steals upside. While some of these fantasy baseball players may be "one-category" producers, with a handful of them contributing to two or […]
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Oscar Colas Could Move To First Base
According to Francys Romero, the Chicago White Sox are considering moving outfielder Oscar Colas to first base during spring training. This would significantly improve his chances of making the Opening Day roster. Last summer, Colas appeared in just 13 games on the Southside and held a .273/.368/.273 slash line. He tallied nine hits, but none […]
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Angels Invite Christian Moore To Spring Training
According to the team, the Los Angeles Angels have invited infield prospect Christian Moore to spring training. Moore was drafted by the Halos with the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. Moore made headlines late last season in his brief taste of professional ball. He needed only two games with Single-A to earn the […]
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Colin Rea Could See Time As A Starter And Reliever
According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Colin Rea could see time in the rotation and the bullpen during the 2025 season. The Cubs signed Rea to a one-year contract worth $4.25 million earlier in the offseason. Bastian noted that Rea offers the Cubs protection as a potential swing-man. Fantasy managers should […]
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Anthony Stolarz Sharp In Return
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz stopped 26 of the 27 shots he faced in his return on Thursday evening en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old netminder has been sidelined since December with a knee injury but was sharp in his return. His lone mistake came in the final frame when Eeli […]
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Martin Necas Tallies Three Points In Victory
Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas tallied two goals and an assist during their 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday evening. In the opening frame, Necas tallied his helper with the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's goal. Later in that period, Necas would also find the back of the net on the power-play. […]
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Matthew Tkachuk Scores Twice On Thursday
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk found the back of the net twice during their 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday evening. Tkachuk scored his first goal in the opening frame on the power-play. He also added a secondary assist in this frame. Then, in the third, Tkachuk would break the stalemate […]
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Filip Gustavsson Stands Tall In Victory Over Carolina
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 37 of the 38 shots he faced en route to defeating the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday evening. The Wild were heavily outshot in this contest, but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the third period when Sebastian Aho beat him on a wrist […]
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Alex Ovechkin Extends Scoring Streak To Four Games
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin found the back of the net during their 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Ovechkin scored in the first frame on a snap shot that beat Flyers netminder Ivan Fedotov. This goal extended his goal-scoring streak to an impressive four games. During this four-game stretch, Ovechkin has tallied six […]
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Brayden Point Leads The Way On Thursday
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point led the way during their 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday evening as he tallied three points. In the opening frame, Point tallied the primary assist on Jake Guentzel's power-play goal. Then, in the third, Point would find the back of the net on a wrist shot […]
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