Petr Mrazek Exits On Monday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (undisclosed) exited early during Monday's contest against the Utah Hockey Club. Mrazek suffered this injury during the second minute of the opening frame. He only stopped one shot before being replaced by Alex Lyon. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as the Red Wings will play in the second […]

Declan Chisholm Exits Early On Monday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest against the Dallas Stars early. Chisholm suffered this injury after blocking a shot. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Vegas […]

Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Monday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play on Monday evening against the Dallas Stars. Brodin was able to return to the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the previous nine games but will revert back to the press box. However, it appears the team is managing his workload as he is currently […]

Jake Oettinger Starting On Monday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Minnesota Wild. Oettinger received the starting nod in their previous contest and picked up the victory as he stopped 22 of the 24 shots he saw against the Philadelphia Flyers. This evening, he will face a tougher task against the […]

Kaiden Guhle Will Travel With Team

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Guhle has been sidelined since the end of January due to this injury. However, it appears the 23-year-old is nearing a return to action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on […]

Jakob Chychrun Suffers Laceration, Questionable For Tuesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (hand) suffered a laceration from a skate on his hand during Saturday's contest. Head coach Spencer Carbery said he was "lucky," but it was still a "significant" cut. He will travel with the team to Winnipeg for Tuesday's contest but may not suit up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Hudson Fasching Sitting On Monday With Illness

New York Islanders right wing Hudson Fasching (illness) will not suit up on Monday evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an illness. As a result, Adam Boqvist (upper body) will return to the starting lineup and likely play on the third offensive line alongside Casey Cizikas and Pierre Engvall. Over his previous three […]

Jake Christiansen Remains Sidelined On Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (upper body) will remain sidelined on Monday evening when the Blue Jackets face the New York Islanders. Christiansen has missed the previous four contests due to this injury. As a result, Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) will take his spot in the starting lineup on the bottom defensive pairing. Before his […]

Overvalued Closers and Relief Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Regression Candidates

Several relief pitchers enjoyed career seasons during 2024. However their underlying metrics suggest they could be due for a significant step back in the 2025 season, and may be overvalued based on ADP for fantasy baseball drafts. In this piece, I will analyze four relief pitchers with concerning underlying metrics despite the strong standard statistics […]

Justin Crawford Starting Season At Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford will open the season at the Triple-A level. After posting an impressive .364/.462/.364 slash line during spring training, Crawford was rewarded with a promotion to the minor leagues. Last season, the No. 3 ranked prospect in the Philadelphia system began the campaign with High-A before moving up to Double-A. […]

Tirso Ornelas Optioned To Triple-A

The San Diego Padres have optioned outfield prospect Tirso Ornelas to Triple-A El Paso. Ornelas was in contention to make the Opening Day roster. During camp, he performed quite well, tallying 15 hits across 23 contests with a .294/.368/.451 slash line. He tallied five doubles with a home run and a 6:6 BB:K. Last summer, […]

Nick Yorke Sent To Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infield prospect Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis. Yorke was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead continue his development at the top level of the minor leagues. During camp, Yorke held a modest .206/.310/.265 slash line. Even with infielder Spencer Horwitz (wrist) expected to miss […]

Michael McGreevy Optioned To Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Michael McGreevy was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. McGreevy was competing for a spot in the starting rotation but ultimately fell short. During camp, McGreevy was one of St. Louis' best pitchers as he held a stellar 1.08 ERA with a 0.60 WHIP across 16 2/3 innings. McGreevy tallied 12 punchouts […]

Samuel Basallo Dealing With Elbow Inflammation

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo (elbow) is dealing with elbow inflammation and is expected to only serve as a designated hitter during the first weeks of the season at Triple-A. Basallo is considered one of the best-hitting prospects in the sport. During spring training, the 20-year-old went deep twice and held a .226/.284/.484 slash […]

Max Muncy Makes A’s Opening Day Roster

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy has made the Opening Day roster. Muncy is considered the No. 7 best prospect in the system on MLB Pipeline. The former 25th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft spent most of the 2024 campaign at the Triple-A level and will now make his MLB debut. Last summer, Muncy […]

Quinton Byfield Busy In Sunday's Victory

Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield tallied two points for his second-straight contest on Sunday evening against the Boston Bruins. In the second period, Byfield would add the secondary assist on Drew Doughty's third goal of the campaign. Later in the third, Byfield would find the back of the net on a wrist shot during […]

Taylor Hall Scores Hat Trick On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall posted his sixth career hat trick during their 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday evening. Hall would do all of his damage in the final period. He first found the back of the net on the power play. Later in the frame, he would add his second […]

Alex Pietrangelo Sends Out Two Helpers In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo tallied two helpers during their 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening. In the opening frame, Pietrangelo would tally the secondary assist on Nicholas Roy's power-play goal. Later in the third, Pietrangelo would add the primary assist on Nicholas Hague's empty-netter, which put the game out […]

Jordan Binnington Leads The Way On Sunday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped 31 of the 32 shots he saw en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Sunday evening. The Predators dominated the shot total, but Binnington was able to stand tall. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Nashville left-wing Filip Forsberg found the back of the […]

Sam Reinhart Scores Twice On Sunday

Florida Panthers right wing Sam Reinhart found the back of the net twice during their shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. Reinhart would open the scoring in the first period as he beat Tristan Jarry on a snapshot. Later in the second, Reinhart would find the back of the net again, this […]

Tomas Hertl Being Evaluated For Injury

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (arm) is being evaluated after exiting Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning early. Hertl suffered this injury during the final frame after being hit hard on the boards. As he was exiting the game, he was grabbing his arm in pain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Mid-To-Late Round Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Value Picks - NL West Edition

Hello, RotoBallers! In this piece, we will analyze five players (one from each team) from the National League West who are value picks at their current ADP in the mid-to-late rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. All ADP is provided by NFBC from drafts from February through early March. We will look at players who are […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball HR Sleepers - Cheap Draft Targets For Home Runs

Several elite power hitters are going early in drafts and if you choose to pivot and target speed and pitching in the early rounds, you will likely be near the bottom in home run projections. However, there are several options that carry high power upside going later in drafts that can save your home run […]

Shane McClanahan Will Undergo Imaging On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (triceps) is set to undergo imaging on Sunday and is expected to miss some time. McClanahan exited his start early on Saturday with a triceps injury. Fantasy manager should continue to pay close attention to his status as he exited Saturday's contest in pain. McClanahan is working his […]

Connor Thomas Makes Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas has made the Opening Day roster. The Brewers selected Thomas in the Rule 5 Draft. During camp, Thomas has held a near-perfect 0.96 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP across 9 1/3 innings of work. Fantasy managers should expect the 26-year-old to have a role as a middle-relief option in […]

Brandon Drury Suffers Fractured Thumb

Chicago White Sox infielder Brandon Drury (thumb) suffered a fractured thumb. According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Drury is set to have a follow-up but will likely miss a significant portion of the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as the team has not provided a definitive timetable for his recovery […]

Drew Thorpe To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. Thorpe has been slowly increasing his workload this camp after undergoing an operation to remove a bone spur from his elbow last season. However, the Cal Poly product exited his recent minor-league game due to elbow discomfort and will now […]

Kyle Harrison Optioned To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants have optioned left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison to Triple-A Sacramento. Harrison was competing for the final spot in the rotation but fell short. During spring training, Harrison logged six 2/3 innings to the tune of a high 10.80 ERA with a 2.10 WHIP. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut during the 2023 […]

Shane McClanahan Exits Saturday's Contest Early

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (undisclosed) exited Saturday's contest early after throwing just 41 pitches. Before exiting, McClanahan was in pain and waved to the bench to exit the contest. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status, as the team will likely provide an update after the contest. The 27-year-old missed […]

Derek Law Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Derek Law (elbow) is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. According to Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post, Law believes he will be placed on the 15-day injured list to begin the season. Law has been slowly increasing his workload during camp after battling an elbow injury last season […]