First Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates - Avoid In 2025 Drafts?

The first base position is very top-heavy in 2025. In NFBC drafts, three first basemen consistently go within the two rounds, with three more going before the 50th pick. However, following this top group of proven studs, several options later in the draft have begun to become popular targets but have glaring concerns. Is it […]

Shay Whitcomb Optioned To Minor-League Camp

The Houston Astros have optioned infield prospect Shay Whitcomb to minor-league camp. Whitcomb was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but fell short. He made a brief MLB debut last season and held a .220/.304/.292 slash line across 20 contests. He tallied three doubles and held a 5:8 BB:K. However, Whitcomb has […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched With Sore Thumb, Expects To Play On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (thumb) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to thumb soreness. Chandler Rome of The Athletic noted that he suffered this injury during Sunday's batting practice. However, manager Joe Espada expressed that Alvarez will likely return to the lineup on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it […]

Masyn Winn Dealing With Wrist Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (wrist) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to wrist soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the week in case this injury starts to linger. However, for now, fantasy managers should view him as day-to-day. Jose Barrero will take his spot in the starting nine. Winn […]

Brice Turang Will Be Milwaukee's Primary Second Baseman

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brice Turang (shoulder) will open the season as their starting second baseman. Turang was in contention to shift to shortstop, but the team will opt to move Joey Ortiz to that position and keep Turang at the keystone. The 25-year-old is also batting shoulder soreness, but this injury is not viewed as […]

Joey Ortiz To Start The Season At Shortstop

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz will start the season at shortstop. During camp, Ortiz began to take reps at shortstop to fill the void left by Willy Adames. There was speculation that Brice Turang could also move to this position, but Ortiz was able to earn the job. Last season, the 26-year-old spent the vast […]

Coby Mayo Optioned To Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Mayo 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, Mayo held an underwhelming .190 AVG with a poor 13:2 BB:K. The 23-year-old made his MLB […]

Mattias Ekholm Cleared For Tuesday's Contest

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening to face the Utah Hockey Club. Ekholm has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should expect the 34-year-old to return to his role on the top pairing alongside Evan Bouchard. Over his previous nine contests, […]

Zach Hyman Returning On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. Hyman was unable to play in their previous contest but will make a quick return to the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should expect the 32-year-old to return to his role on the top forward […]

John Klingberg Not Playing On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening when the Oilers face the Utah Hockey Club. Klingberg has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. As a result, Troy Stretcher will remain in the starting lineup. Before sustaining this injury, Klingberg tallied four points (one […]

Alexander Romanov Not Facing Pittsburgh On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (illness) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Romanov is battling an illness. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Montreal Canadiens. Before this illness, Romanov was riding a […]

Tyler Seguin Progressing In Recovery

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (hip) has been skating regularly and is "looking good." Head coach Peter DeBoer noted the forward is on track to return by the end of the season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he could be nearing a return during the final weeks of the season. Seguin […]

Miro Heiskanen Could Miss Opening Round Of Playoffs

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) could miss the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Heiskanen underwent knee surgery in early February and is still several weeks away from a potential return. Bruce LeVine of the Dallas Stars noted that Heiskanen is working out in the gym but not on the ice. Before his […]

MLB DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings (3/19/25)

The 2025 regular season is finally here. Before the season "officially" starts, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will play a two-game series in Tokyo, Japan. After a small taste of regular season baseball on Tuesday, these two teams will face off one more time before heading back to the States. We have only […]

Scott Kingery Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels have designated infielder Scott Kingery for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for left-handed pitcher Angel Perdomo, who they acquired from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. Kingery was competing for a role in the middle infield but will instead begin his season in the minor […]

Jackson Holliday Showing Consistency In Grapefruit League

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday has posted a strong .314/.385/.486 line through 12 contests in the Grapefruit League. His 11 total hits are the fourth-most by an Oriole in camp. This is a great sign for Holliday, as the former top prospect struggled to adjust to the major leagues last season. The 21-year-old posted an […]

Kyle Manzardo Performing Well In Spring Training

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has been performing very well in spring training. Through 14 contests, Manzardo has posted an impressive .368/.415/.658 slash line with two doubles and three home runs. He has held a 2:10 BB:K and added seven RBI. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut last summer but posted a modest .234/.282/.421 […]

Ben Rice Showing Power In Camp

New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice has been showcasing his power during camp. Through 14 contests in the Grapefruit League, the former 12th-round selection has gone deep four times and held a .279/.340/.558 slash line. He has tallied eight RBI and held a 4:13 BB:K ratio. The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last summer […]

Keegan Thompson Designated For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for top prospect Matt Shaw, who got the starting nod at the hot corner during their regular season opener. If the 30-year-old is not claimed on waivers, he will open the season at the Triple-A level. […]

Michael McGreevy Could Make Starting Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Michael McGreevy could make the starting rotation if the Cardinals opt to use a six-man rotation. John Denton of MLB.com noted that the young right-hander could operate as a starter and swingman. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut last summer and performed quite well. Through 23 innings, McGreevy posted […]

Filip Gustavsson Stops 28 Shots In Victory

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. The Kings held the advantage in the shot total, but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the opening frame when Adrian Kempe found the back […]

William Nylander Busy On Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander tallied three points during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday evening. Nylander would tally all of his points in the second frame. He opened the scoring in the period by finding the back of the net on the power play. Later in the frame, Nylander would […]

Auston Matthews Scores Twice, Adds Helper In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews tallied three points during their 6-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday evening. Matthews would do all of his damage in the second frame. He first tallied the secondary assist on William Nylander's power-play goal. Later in the frame, Matthews would add two goals, which were both scored […]

Jake Allen Leads The Way On Monday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped 45 of the 46 shots he saw en route to defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Jackets dominated the shot total, but Allen was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when Mathieu Oliver found the back of the net on a […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Shuts The Door Against Philadelphia

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped all 21 shots he faced en route to defeating the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday evening. The shot total was quite even in this game, and Vasilevskiy was able to step up when called on. This outing extended Vasilevskiy's current win streak to two games. Before this two-game win […]

Jack Quinn Dishes Out Two Helpers

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Quinn tallied two helpers during their overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday evening. Quinn tallied his first helper with the primary assist on Peyton Krebs' power-play goal. Later in overtime, Quinn would tally his second power-play helper, this time the secondary assist on Alex Tuch's game-winner. This outing snapped […]

Joseph Woll Starting On Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Calgary Flames. Anthony Stolarz has gotten the nod in each of the previous two contests. In Woll's last start, he picked up a victory and allowed three goals on 33 shots. Over his previous four games, Woll has held […]

Nick Jensen Not Expected To Play On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) is still limited by this injury and is not expected to play on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate, but it appears the 34-year-old will likely miss his second-straight contest. If he were to miss this game, Jensen would […]

Dylan Strome Battling Illness

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (illness) is battling an illness but is hoping to be ready for Tuesday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate, as it should provide more clarity on his availability. The 28-year-old has tallied six points (three goals) over his […]

Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Monday, Viewed As Day-To-Day

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play on Monday evening but is viewed as "day-to-day." Brodin was able to skate after practice, which is a promising sign he will not be sidelined for much longer. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Wednesday evening when they […]