Later-Round Values for Runs - Fantasy Baseball Category Boosters

If you target power-hitting early in your fantasy baseball drafts, you may be near the bottom in run projections, as most of the players bat in the heart of a lineup and not near the top. Many of these sluggers are responsible for bringing in runs and not scoring them. However, several options are going […]

Yu Darvish Will Not Make Spring Debut Until March

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish is not expected to make his Cactus League debut until early March. Darvish has participated in a simulated game and in an intrasquad game. The 38-year-old is not dealing with any injuries and is instead taking his time, as this is his first full build-up in several seasons. […]

Heliot Ramos Expected To Return To Spring Games Next Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) expects to return to spring training action next Tuesday. The outfielder tweaked his oblique earlier in camp but is not expected to miss much time. Ramos noted he had begun throwing on Monday and will start hitting on Thursday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Fully Cleared From Back Injury

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) has been cleared to participate fully in baseball activities and is expected to play in games during the weekend. Fitzgerald has been limited with a lower-back injury during the early part of camp. However, seeing him return to full activities suggests he will not face any restrictions by […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Bullpen Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Monday. This was an essential step for him before facing live hitters. He is expected to face live hitters this weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he works his way back from forearm soreness. The right-hander has not […]

Darcy Kuemper Earns Fourth Straight Win

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper earned his fourth-straight victory on Monday evening in a 5-2 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Kings were slightly outshot in this contest, but Kuemper was able to lead the way. He allowed both of his goals in the second period during 5-on-5 play. However, in the third, […]

Trevor Moore Scores Twice In Victory

Los Angeles Kings left wing Trevor Moore found the back of the net twice during their victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening. Moore opened the scoring as he beat Vegas netminder Ilya Samsonov on the power-play in the first period. Then, in the third, Moore would strike again, this time during 5-on-5 […]

Quinton Byfield Tallies Four Assists In Victory

Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield tallied a career-high four helpers during their 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening. Byfield tallied his first helper of the evening with a primary assist on Trevor Moore's power-play strike during the opening frame. Later in the third, Byfield would tally one more primary assist […]

Mark Scheifele Scores Game-Winner On Monday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele found the back of the net during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday evening. Scheifele played the hero as he beat San Jose goaltender Vitek Vaneck on a backhand in overtime to clinch the victory. During this game, Scheifele tallied four hits, one block, and one shot […]

Vitek Vanecek Sharp In Overtime Loss

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped 33 of the 35 shots he faced during his overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday evening. Vanecek held the Jets off the scoresheet through the majority of the contest. However, in the final minute of the third period, defenseman Josh Morrissey found the back of the […]

Ville Husso Traded To Anaheim

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired goaltender Ville Husso from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for cash considerations. Husso will report to their AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. Husso has been playing in the AHL since mid-January after being demoted from the Detroit roster. Before being optioned, Husso held a poor 1-5-2 record with […]

Cade Horton Throws Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs starting pitching prospect Cade Horton (shoulder) completed a bullpen session on Sunday. The right-handed pitcher faced four batters in the brief session. This was the first time Horton faced live batters since being shut down last June. Horton is considered not only the team's top pitching prospect but also one of the top […]

Alec Marsh Completes 25-Pitch Bullpen Session

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Alec Marsh (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday. After the session, Marsh expressed that this was his "first bullpen of the year." The 26-year-old is currently working his way back from shoulder tightness. Marsh began feeling this tightness during an offseason throwing program. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Marcus Stroman Will Not Start On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday. Instead, the right-hander will stay in Tampa to pitch live batting practice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp but he is currently facing an uphill battle to open the season in the rotation. He is currently […]

Mark Canha Expected To Be A First Baseman, Designated Hitter

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha is expected to see most of his time as a first baseman and a designated hitter. Canha signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers last week and was invited to spring training. Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that Canha could also be deployed off the bench […]

Tyler Black Battling Back Stiffness

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Black (back) is dealing with back stiffness and has yet to make his Cactus League debut. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should be viewed as day-to-day for the time being. Last season, the 24-year-old made his MLB debut. Across 16 contests, Black held a .204/.316/.245 line with […]

Dairon Blanco Dealing With Achilles Tightness

Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (Achilles) is dealing with Achilles tightness and is considered day-to-day. He was a late scratch from Monday's starting lineup. Instead, Joey Wiemer got the starting nod in center field. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may miss additional time throughout the week. Last season, Blanco […]

Andrew Copp Placed On Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (undisclosed) was placed on the injured reserve on Monday. In a corresponding move, the Red Wings promoted forward Sheldon Dries from the AHL. Copp was unable to play on Sunday and will now miss at least the next two contests. However, the 30-year-old could face an extended absence. Before […]

Michael Rasmussen Not Playing On Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (upper body) will not travel with the team to Minnesota for their contest against the Wild on Tuesday evening. Rasmussen sustained this injury during their overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Rasmussen left the contest in the second frame after taking a hit. Before exiting, the 25-year-old […]

Timothy Liljegren Sitting Out On Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will not play on Monday evening against the Winnipeg Jets. Liljegren exited Sunday's contest early with this injury and will now miss at least one game. Prior to exiting, Liljegren logged just over 10 minutes of ice time and logged two shots and one blocked shot. With […]

Lian Bichsel Departs Early On Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (upper body) exited early during Sunday's contest against the New York Islanders. Bichsel sustained a hit in the second frame. Before exiting, Bichsel logged nine minutes of ice time and held a -1 rating with three hits and one shot on goal. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Bichsel's status […]

Thatcher Demko Placed On Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve. Demko was initially deemed week-to-week and will now be sidelined for at least the remainder of their road trip. The 29-year-old missed time earlier in the campaign due to a knee injury and now could be facing his second extended absence. Fantasy […]

Matt Grzelcyk Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) sustained an injury during their loss on Sunday evening against the New York Rangers. The defenseman took a hard hit from New York forward Matt Rempe and did not return to the contest. He logged only five minutes of ice time before the injury and did not get […]

Later-Round Values for Batting Average - Fantasy Baseball AVG Specialists

When chasing elite power early in your draft, you are likely sacrificing your batting average production. These hitters could provide you with high power upside, but, in turn, can you put you at the bottom in batting average. However, there are several hitters going late in drafts that can help offset these power hitters and […]

Parker Meadows To Undergo Further Testing

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (biceps) is set to undergo further testing on Monday. The outfielder sustained this injury during a spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. He suffered this injury when making a throw and was lifted from the game. However, at the time of the injury, manager A.J. Hinch noted that it did […]

Spencer Jones Launches Two-Run Shot In Spring Debut

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during their loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Jones hit the home run off Toronto right-hander Eric Pardinho. Jones is considered one of the top hitting prospects in the Yankee system. Last summer, the Vanderbilt product held a […]

Dylan Crews Showing Power, Speed In Spring Training

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews has showcased his elite skill set early in spring training. Across his first two games, the LSU product has gone 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and a stolen base. The former second overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft made his MLB debut last season. Across his first […]

Jac Caglianone Launches First Long Ball Of Spring Training

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone went 1-for-1 with a solo shot during Sunday's victory over the Chicago White Sox. Caglianone launched a 435-foot shot off White Sox left-handed pitcher Trey McGough in the eighth inning. The Florida product was selected with the sixth overall pick in last year's MLB Draft. Caglianone was […]

Colson Montgomery Goes Deep In Spring Debut

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 1-for-2 with a two-run shot during his spring debut on Saturday afternoon. He struck out in his other at-bat. Montgomery is considered the No. 39 best prospect in the sport on MLB Pipeline. Montgomery was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out […]

Zyhir Hope Showing Power In Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has hit a double and a home run across his first four spring training contests. He has held a .250/.333/.750 line. On Saturday afternoon, Hope launched a solo shot to the opposite field against the Kansas City Royals. While fantasy managers should not expect Hope to make his […]