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MLB Pipeline Names Hunter Dobbins Red Sox's Top Pitching Prospect Of 2024
Right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins was named MLB Pipeline's top pitching prospect of the Boston system of the 2024 season. Dobbins opened the summer by getting his second extended look at Double-A ball. Through 105 frames, Dobbins posted a solid 3.17 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with a 39:98 BB:K ratio. This was a nice improvement compared […]
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Ben Rice Dubbed Yankees' Top Hitting Prospect For 2024
MLB Pipeline named first baseman/catcher Ben Rice New York's top hitting prospect of the 2024 season. Rice opened the summer by getting his second look at Double-A and performed quite well as he posted a .261/.382/.511 line with 13 home runs across 49 games. The 25-year-old then earned the call to Triple-A and continued to […]
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Kristian Campbell Named Boston's Top Hitting Prospect Of 2024
MLB Pipeline named second baseman/outfielder Kristian Campbell Boston's top hitting prospect of the 2024 season. Campbell, the No. 3 ranked prospect in the system and No.10 overall, began his 2024 season with his second look at High-A. Through 40 games, Campbell posted a .306/.418/.558 line with 13 doubles and eight home runs. He then earned […]
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Chandler Simpson Crowned Tampa Bay's Top Hitting Prospect For 2024
MLB Pipeline named outfielder Chandler Simpson Tampa Bay's top-hitting prospect of the 2024 campaign. Simpson opened the season by getting his second look at High-A ball. However, he needed only 32 games to prove he was ready to move up to Double-A after posting a stellar .364/.431/.372 slash line. In his first 78 games with […]
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Coby Mayo Named Top Baltimore Hitting Prospect Of 2024
MLB Pipeline named third baseman Coby Mayo Baltimore's top-hitting prospect of the 2024 season. Mayo, who is currently considered the top prospect in Baltimore and No.8 overall, posted a strong .287/.364/.562 slash line across 89 games at Triple-A Norfolk. Mayo launched 23 doubles, 22 home runs, and 67 RBI in this span, with a 40:97 […]
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Alan Roden Named Toronto Hitting Prospect Of 2024
MLB Pipeline named outfielder Alan Roden Toronto's hitting prospect of the 2024 season. Roden, the No.12 ranked prospect in the system, opened the campaign by getting his second extended look at the Double-A ball. He performed well, hitting for a solid .267/.373/.432 line with seven home runs, 11 doubles, and a 29:34 BB:K ratio with […]
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John Carlson Tallies Three Assists On Saturday
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson tallied three helpers during Saturday's victory over the New Jersey Devils. One of Carlson's assists came on the power-play. In this game, the 34-year-old also tallied five shots on goal with one block. This extended Carlson's current point streak to three games. Through November, Carlson tallied 11 points (1 goal, […]
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Kris Letang Busy On Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang tallied a goal and two assists during Saturday's commanding victory over the Calgary Flames. All three of Letang's points came on the man-advantage. His goal came on off a slap shot in the final frame. Letang also registered two hits and one block in this contest as well. This was […]
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Michael Bunting Tallies Goal, Two Helpers On Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting tallied a goal and two assists in their victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening. Bunting tallied the secondary assist on Anthony Beauvillier's opening goal. Later in the second, Bunting would find the back of the net on the power-play and then tally another assist on Philip Tomasino's […]
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Ilya Sorokin Posts First Shutout Of The Season
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 29 shots he faced en route to defeating the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday evening. The Islanders were slightly outshot in this contest, but Sorokin was able to lead the way and snap their three-game skid. This was a great bounce-back for the Russian netminder as he allowed […]
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Auston Matthews Tallies Two Assists In Return
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews tallied two helpers in his return on Saturday evening. The captain missed the previous nine contests with an upper-body injury. However, the superstar looked sharp in his return, tallying two points to lead Toronto to victory. His first assist came on the opening goal by Matthew Knies. Later in […]
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Nick Schmaltz Ends Scoring Drought On Saturday
Utah Hockey Club right wing Nick Schmaltz found the back of the net twice during Saturday's victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Schmaltz's first tally was in the opening frame off a wrist shot. Later in the second, the 28-year-old tallied a power-play goal to extend their lead. In addition, he also logged five shots […]
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Randal Grichuk Seen As "Intriguing" Option For Baltimore
According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk is viewed as an "intriguing" free-agent option for the Baltimore Orioles. Kostka reported that Grichuk could be deployed in a platoon role as he performed at an elite level against southpaws last season. Facing left-handers, the 33-year-old boasted an impressive .319/.386/.528 line with […]
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Alex Bregman Drawing Interest From Toronto
Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman is reportedly drawing interest from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet. While the Blue Jays have reportedly made an offer to Juan Soto, they are considered "dark horses" in that race, which could open the door for Bregman. Bregman is also represented by the Soto's agent, […]
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Corbin Burnes Drawing Interest From San Francisco
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, free-agent starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is drawing interest from the San Francisco Giants. Feinsand noted that with Blake Snell signing with their rival Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants are now believed to have "significant interest" in the former Cy Young winner. The 30-year-old is widely considered to be the […]
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Yunior Marte Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Seattle
According to Francys Romero, the Seattle Mariners and relief pitcher Yunior Marte have agreed to a minor-league deal. This deal also includes an invite to spring training. Marte spent the past two seasons pitching in Philadelphia after making his debut in San Francisco in 2022. Last summer through 26 innings of work, the right-hander held […]
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Aroldis Chapman Drawing Interest From Six Clubs
According to Francys Romero, six clubs have "real interest" in free agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. Last summer, the hard-throwing southpaw spent the entire campaign in the Steel City and held a solid 3.79 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP with a 98:39 BB:K ratio through 61 2/3 innings of work. He also tallied 14 saves. […]
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Tyler Boyd A Desperation Flex Option In Week 13
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd should be viewed as a desperation flex option in deeper three-WR formats in Week 13 when he faces the Washington Commanders. Last weekend, the veteran wideout enjoyed his best game of his season, catching all six of his targets for a season-high 55 yards. However, during Weeks 6 through […]
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Chig Okonkwo A Risky TE2 In Week 13
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo should be viewed as a risky TE2 heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Despite operating as the clear No.1 tight end in Tennessee this season, Okonkwo has struggled to produce consistent fantasy results. Last weekend, he caught his lone target for an impressive 70 yards. […]
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Davis Allen Should Not Be Started In Week 13
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen should not be started in any formats this weekend when he faces the New Orleans Saints. Since Week 9, Allen has surpassed the former No.1 tight end, Colby Parkinson, on the depth chart. However, while Allen has begun to see the majority of snap opportunities, he has not […]
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Demarcus Robinson Remains Risky Flex Option In Deeper Formats
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson remains a risky flex option for three-WR formats heading into a Week 13 tilt against the New Orleans Saints. After catching just three passes during Weeks 10 and 11, Robinson enjoyed a nice bounce-back against the Philadelphia Eagles last weekend when he scored 9.5 PPR points. Even with […]
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Blake Corum Not A Viable Option In Week 13
Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Blake Corum remains a top stash candidate but should not be in any starting lineups this weekend when he faces the New Orleans Saints. While Corum has continued to be deployed as the No.2 running back in Los Angeles, Kyren Williams has dominated most of the work, leaving only […]
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Mekhi Wingo Done For The Season
Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, according to Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News. The LSU product sustained the knee injury during their victory on Thanksgiving over the Chicago Bears. Mingo operated as a rotational piece on the Detroit defensive line and tallied nine total tackles […]
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Evan Bouchard Tallies Two Helpers On Friday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied two assists (both on the power play) during Friday's victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Bouchard's first point came on the secondary assist of Leon Draisaitl's 17th goal of the season. Later in the game, Bouchard earned the primary assist on Connor McDavid's 12th strike of the season. In […]
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Mikko Rantanen Tallies Goal, Assist On Friday
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen scored his 15th goal of the season and tacked on an assist during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday evening. Rantanen first got on the score sheet with a primary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's power-play goal in the first period. Later in the third, Rantanen would find […]
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Mason Marchment Tallies Three Points On Friday
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment tallied two goals and an assist during Friday's victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Marchment tallied his first point, which was a primary assist on Tyler Seguin's power-play goal in the opening frame. Later in the period, Marchment found the back of the net for the first time on a […]
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Travis Konecny Scores Twice In Friday's Victory
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny scored twice in their victory over the New York Rangers on Friday afternoon. Konecny scored the eventual game-winner in the first period on the backhand shot, with the assists coming from Sean Couturier and Rasmus Ristolainen. Later in the final minutes of the game, the 27-year-old would put the […]
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Erik Portillo Wins NHL Debut On Friday
Los Angeles Kings rookie goaltender Erik Portillo stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced en route to winning his NHL debut over the Anaheim Ducks. Portillo had to step off the rink for a few minutes after losing his skate blade, which allowed Dave Rittich to stop two shots. Portillo's lone blemish came in […]
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Tristan Jarry Stops 31 Shots On Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Boston Bruins on Friday evening. This was Jarry's best outing of the campaign and his first time allowing just one goal. His lone mistake came in the opening minutes on a wrist shot from Bruins center Charlie […]
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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/30/24)
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. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]
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