Yaroslav Askarov Stands Tall Against Pittsburgh

San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday evening. The Penguins had a slight edge in this shot total, but Askarov was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when Sidney Crosby found the […]

MLB Prospect Power Rankings: Top 10 Catchers

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Connor McDavid Scores In Return On Monday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored in his return on Monday evening in their victory over the Seattle Kraken. McDavid missed the previous three contests due to a three-game suspension. The 28-year-old found the back of the net in the second frame on a snap shot during 5-on-5 play. This performance extended his point streak […]

Conor Garland Strikes Twice In Victory

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland scored twice in their victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday evening. Garland opened the scoring in the first period with a tip-in goal. Later in the frame, Garland found the back of the net again, this time on the power-play. Garland added two penalty minutes, six shots […]

Samuel Ersson Sharp In Victory Over New Jersey

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson stopped 31 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the New Jersey Devils on Monday evening. Ersson allowed his first goal to Dougie Hamilton late in the second frame. Then, in the final minutes of the third, New Jersey wing Timo Meier would score his 15th of […]

Scott Laughton Busy In Return

Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (personal) tallied a goal and an assist in his return on Monday evening against the New Jersey Devils. Laughton tallied the primary assist on Joel Farabee's eighth goal of the season in the first period. Later in the third, Laughton would score the empty-netter to put the game out of […]

Lucas Raymond Leads The Way On Monday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond tallied four points during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. In the opening frame, Raymond found the back of the net on a backhand shot. Raymond tallied his second point in the second frame, a helper on Alex DeBrincat's power-play tally. In the third, […]

Sebastian Walcott Invited To Spring Training

According to the team, Texas Rangers top prospect, Sebastian Walcott, has been invited to spring training. The shortstop enjoyed a strong season at the High-A level last summer and will be rewarded with a look at the big-league camp. Across 116 games, the 18-year-old posted an impressive .261/.342/.443 line with 31 doubles, 10 home runs, […]

Tink Hence Set To Enter Spring Training Healthy

According to Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Dispatch, St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Tink Hence (back/lat) will enter spring training without any lingering injuries. Last season, the starting pitcher flashed upside at times but was limited by lingering back and lat injuries. The 22-year-old was able to throw just 79 2/3 innings at Double-A […]

Orioles Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment

According to Roch Kubatko of MASN.com, the Baltimore Orioles have designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for outfielder Dylan Carlson, who the team signed to a one-year contract earlier on Monday. The Orioles claimed Amaya off waivers earlier this offseason. Last summer, Amaya made 24 big league appearances with […]

Jesse Chavez Inks Minor-League Deal With Texas

According to the team, the Texas Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 41-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Atlanta Braves and posted a solid 3.13 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP across 63 1/3 innings of relief. He struck out 55 […]

Astros Continuing To Pursue Jorge Polanco

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros are continuing to pursue free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco as a contingency plan if they fail to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman. While the team's priority is to reunite with their long-time third baseman, Polanco would be the pivot if Bregman were to sign with another […]

NFL Wide Receiver Report Card: Final Regular Season Grades for Every Team's Top WR

The No.4 overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft entered his rookie campaign with high expectations. While he flashed his high potential at times, Harrison struggled to produce consistently. H...

Tommy Doyle Signs Minor-League Deal With Colorado

According to MiLB.com, right-handed pitcher Tommy Doyle has signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies that includes an invite to spring training. In 2023, Doyle logged 23 1/3 innings with the Rockies and posted a hefty 6.85 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. He struck out 18 batters and allowed 13 walks. That same season, he […]

Ben Joyce Expected To Open Season In Closer Role

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Ben Joyce is expected to be the "favorite" to be the team's closer to open the 2025 season. However, Bollinger noted that Joyce has yet to prove he can stay healthy for an entire season, which could open the door for other relievers to […]

Zach Dezenzo Will Get Opportunities In Spring Training

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Dezenzo is expected to get "a lot of run at left field" during spring training. Dezenzo was given a brief 19-game MLB debut last summer and posted a .242/.277/.371 line with two doubles and two home runs. However, the team is opening the […]

Louie Varland Expected To Open Season In Bullpen

According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Louie Varland will likely open the season in a relief role. Hayes noted that Varland could be built up for a long relief role, but if everything goes to plan with the health of their other starters, Varland will be deployed out of the […]

Brock Stewart Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

According to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune, Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Brock Stewart (shoulder) is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Stewart underwent shoulder surgery in August. He has been building up slower than the other members of the pitching staff but remains on track to be ready for Opening Day. The 33-year-old […]

Adin Hill Snaps Skid On Sunday Evening

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Florida Panthers on Sunday evening. The Knights were heavily outshot in this contest, but Hill was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the third period when Anton Lundell scored on a deflection. […]

Matt Boldy Tallies Three Helpers In Victory

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy dished out three helpers during their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday evening. In the opening frame, Boldy tallied his first helper with a primary assist on Jared Spurgeon's strike. In the second, Boldy would tack on the secondary assist on Joel Eriksson Ek's power-play goal. Then, in […]

Gabriel Vilardi Tallies Four Points On Sunday

Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi tallied two goals and two assists during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Vilardi would tally his first helper on the primary assist on Kyle Connor's 27th goal of the season in the first period. In the second, Vilardi would find the back of the net for […]

Leevi Merilainen Sharp In Sunday's Victory

Ottawa Senators rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen stopped 34 of the 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. Merilainen's lone blemish came in the second frame when Clayton Keller scored his 18th goal of the season on a wrist shot. Merilainen shut the door for the remainder of the […]

Artemi Panarin Tallies Two Points In Sunday's Loss

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin tallied two points during their loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon. Panarin would tally his first point of the game with the secondary assist on Vincent Trocheck's goal. Later in the third period, Panarin would find the back of the net on a wrist shot. This […]

Cale Makar Scores Twice On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar tallied two goals and an assist during their victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Makar would score his first goal of the game in the afternoon on a snap shot. Later in the frame, Makar would strike again, but this time on the power-play. Then in the […]

Ha-Seong Kim Remains A Target For Detroit

According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim remains a target for the Detroit Tigers. Petzold noted that the team continues to view him as a possible "fallback" option if the team fails to sign Alex Bregman. However, Bregman remains Detroit's top priority. Kim is not expected to be ready […]

Pete Alonso, Mets Remain At Standstill In Contract Talks

According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, the New York Mets and free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remain at a standstill in current negotiations. At a recent fan event, owner Steve Cohen expressed he does not like the current structure of the offer and said, "If it stays this way, I think we have to […]

Jose Altuve Willing To Move To Outfield

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is willing to move to the outfield for the team to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman. Rome noted that Altuve expressed he is willing to do what is asked to keep Bregman in Houston. If Bregman were to re-sign in Houston, Isaac […]

Juan Bello Shipped To Houston

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Houston Astros are acquiring right-handed pitcher Juan Bello from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly. The Astros will also be covering some of Pressly's salary. This transaction opens the door for Alex Bregman to return to Houston. Bello has spent his entire professional career […]

Ryan Pressly Traded To Cubs After Waiving No-Trade Clause

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs have acquired Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly in exchange for right-handed pitcher Juan Bello. The Astros will also be covering some of Pressly's salary. Earlier this week, several teams attempted to acquire the former closer, but Pressly did not waive his no-trade clause. However, Pressly […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Sees Five Targets In NFC Championship

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus caught four of his five targets for 26 yards during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Title game. Zaccheaus also caught a two-point conversion in the third quarter. Zaccheaus' five targets matched him with No.2 wideout Dyami Brown. His yardage total was the fourth-most among Washington […]