Karel Vejmelka Facing Anaheim On Wednesday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will get the starting nod on Wednesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks. Vejmelka will be making his eighth-straight start. During this seven-game stretch, the 28-year-old has held a 4-1-2 record with a strong 2.11 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Before this stretch, the 28-year-old has posted an underwhelming […]

Roope Hintz Could Return On Sunday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (face) could return to the lineup on Sunday to face the Colorado Avalanche. Hintz will not suit up on Friday but may not face an extended absence. He sustained this injury on Saturday during their loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on […]

Jonathan Quick Inks One-Year Extension With Rangers

The New York Rangers have signed goaltender Jonathan Quick to a one-year extension worth $1.55 million. After winning three Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings, Quick has become the No. 2 option behind Igor Shesterkin. Last season, Quick performed quite well in this role, holding an 18-6-2 record with a .911 save percentage and […]

Dustin Wolf Facing Vancouver On Wednesday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the starting nod on Wednesday evening when the Flames host the Vancouver Canucks. Wolf is riding a two-game win streak into this contest. During this stretch, the rookie has posted a strong .945 save percentage with a 1.50 GAA. Before this recent string of outings, the 23-year-old held […]

Petr Mrazek Starting On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek is expected to get the starting nod on Wednesday evening when the Red Wings host the Buffalo Sabres. Mrazek was traded to the Red Wings from the Chicago Blackhawks prior to the Trade Deadline. Mrazek began his NHL career in Detroit and will look to lead them to a […]

David Bote Assigned To Minor-League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned infielder David Bote to minor-league camp. Bote was one of their most productive bats during spring training but could not make the Opening Day roster. During the Cactus League, Bote went 12-for-30 with three doubles, two home runs, and a 4:6 BB:K. He tallied nine RBI and scored seven […]

Huascar Ynoa Sharp Through First Taste Of Spring Training

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Huascar Ynoa has thrown 2 2/3 shutout innings during his first taste of spring training. Ynoa has served up just one free pass and has yet to allow a hit. He has tallied two strikeouts. The 26-year-old has not pitched in the major leagues since 2022 after undergoing Tommy John in […]

Xavier Isaac Not Playing In Spring Breakout Game

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac (wrist/elbow) will not play in the Spring Breakout Game due to a sore elbow and wrist. Isaac has been dealing with this injury throughout most of camp. While he has returned to the lineup as a designated hitter, the team will opt to keep him sidelined to […]

Mike Burrows Optioned To Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Burrows was in contention to earn a spot in the bullpen but will begin his 2025 campaign in the minor leagues instead. Last season, Burrows made his MLB debut and tossed three 1/3 innings with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. At […]

Seth Halvorsen Stumbles On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Seth Halvorsen allowed five earned runs on Tuesday afternoon. Halvorsen was only able to get two outs. He allowed three hits and served up two free passes. Halvorsen is competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. However, this poor showing could put him in danger of opening the season […]

Jack Leiter Struggles With Command On Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Jack Leiter struggled with his command on Tuesday afternoon. Leiter served up five free passes across two 2/3 innings. However, he only allowed one hit and one earned run and tallied five punchouts. Leiter was a late addition to the starting lineup as Tyler Mahle (forearm) was scratched with tightness. […]

Yasmani Grandal Declines Offer From Atlanta

Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal declined an offer from the Atlanta Braves. The Braves will be without their No. 1 catcher, Sean Murphy (ribs), for at least the next four to six weeks and were looking to strengthen that position. However, with Grandal declining the offer, this will open the door for top prospect Drake Baldwin […]

Kyle Gibson Continues To Draw Interest

Free agent right-handed pitcher Kyle Gibson has been drawing interest from several clubs. According to Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney, interest for Gibson has begun to increase due to the recent string of pitcher injuries. The Yankees lost two of their starters (Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat)), the Mariners could be without George […]

Clarke Schmidt Struggles In Spring Debut

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (back) allowed four hits and three earned runs across 1 2/3 innings during his spring debut on Tuesday. He tallied four punchouts and allowed one walk. Most of his damage was on a three-run shot by Baltimore first baseman Ryan Mountcastle in the opening frame. Schmidt was delayed […]

Josh Rojas Expected To Start At Second Base

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas is projected to the be their Opening Day second baseman. Even though Rojas has spent most of his MLB career at the hot corner, he does have experience at the keystone. The White Sox signed Rojas to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million […]

Jonathan India Expected To Be Leadoff Hitter, Could Play Multiple Positions

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India is expected to be the leadoff hitter to open the season. India has been productive in that spot during camp and will likely continue in this role. In addition, Anne Rogers of MLB.com noted that while India is expected to play every day, he will likely do so […]

Max Fried Might Not Start Opening Day

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried may not get the nod on Opening Day. Manager Aaron Boone noted that "it might not line up" for Fried to take the mound that day. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but it seems Carlos Rodon may be the likely candidate to open their season. Earlier in […]

Aliaksei Protas Scores First Career Hat Trick

Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas earned his first career hat trick on Tuesday evening during their 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Protas tallied his first goal in the opening frame and found the back of the net the other two times in the final period. All of his goals came during even strength […]

Michael Amadio Tallies Goal, Assist On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators center Michael Amadio tallied a goal and an assist during their 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday evening. Amadio found the back of the net in the second period during even-strength play. His goal would stand as the game-winner. Later in the third, Amadio would add the primary assist on Shane […]

Jesper Bratt Tallies Three Points In Victory

New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt tallied three points during their 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Bratt would tally two of his points. First, he would earn the primary assist on Nico Hischier's power-play strike. Later in the period, Bratt would find the back of […]

Nikita Kucherov Injured On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) missed the entire third period during their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday evening. The team did not provide an update on his status after the game. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status during their next practice as he could be in […]

Adam Boqvist Exits Early On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest early. The 24-year-old took a hard hit in the second period and did not log a shift during the final frame. Before exiting, Boqvist saw just under eight minutes of ice time. He did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status […]

Tom Wilson Exits With Injury

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (face) exited Tuesday's contest early after being struck in the face by a puck. Wilson has a "huge gash on his upper lip" and will likely need "repairs." Before exiting the game, Wilson logged just over 15 minutes of ice time and tallied two helpers. He logged one blocked […]

Dalton Rushing Assigned To Minor-League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned catching prospect Dalton Rushing to minor-league camp. Rushing was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead return to the minor leagues to continue his development. At the plate, Rushing went 2-for-10 at the plate with a strong 9:4 BB:K across 13 games in the […]

Dodgers Option Hyeseong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned infielder Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Kim inked a three-year contract with the Dodgers in the offseason worth $12.5 million. However, he was unable to adjust to major-league pitching during camp and will open the season in the minor leagues to further his development. During his time in […]

Bobby Miller Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller was optioned to Triple-A. Miller was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will begin his season with Triple-A Oklahoma City instead. After a promising rookie season where he posted a 3.76 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across 124 1/3 frames, he took a significant […]

Ezequiel Duran May Not Make Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran may not make the Opening Day roster. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the 25-year-old is on the outside of the current projected roster. Last summer, the infielder appeared in 92 contests in Texas and held a .246/.288/.321 slash line with 11 doubles and three home runs. Under the hood, […]

Diego Cartaya Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Minnesota Twins catching prospect Diego Cartaya was assigned to minor-league camp on Tuesday. Cartaya was traded to the Twins from the Dodgers in the offseason. The 23-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but instead will continue his development with Triple-A St. Paul. Last season, Cartaya posted a .236/.354/.379 slash line […]

Nick Mears Battling Illness

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Nick Mears (illness) has been battling an illness. Mears has been sidelined for a few days. Manager Pat Murphy noted that if he remains sidelined, it could impact the construction of their bullpen for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he could be in danger of missing […]

Christian Moore Could Start On Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore could be given the starting nod on Opening Day. Their primary second baseman, Luis Rengifo (hamstring), may be in danger of missing time, which could open a spot for the budding star. The Angels drafted Moore with the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. He immediately […]