NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/7/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Friday, March 7. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions […]

Oscar Colas Exits On Thursday With Wrist Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas (wrist) exited Thursday's spring training contest early due to a wrist sprain. The team noted that the outfielder is day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue his status as he may be held out of the lineup for a few days. The 26-year-old is currently competing for a depth role in […]

Sean Reid-Foley Clears Waivers

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley cleared waivers. The Mets placed Reid-Foley on waivers earlier this week and will now begin his 2025 campaign with Triple-A Syracuse. Last season, Reid-Foley logged 21 2/3 innings with the Mets and held a strong 1.66 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He tallied 25 punchouts but showed weak […]

Carlos Estevez Throws "Best" Bullpen Session

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (back) threw his "best" bullpen session on Wednesday and is set to complete his next session on Saturday. Estevez has been battling lower-back tightness since late-February. However, it appears the 32-year-old has been progressing well and may avoid missing time during the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue […]

Alec Marsh Facing Live Hitters On Sunday

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Alec Marsh (shoulder) is set to face live hitters for the first time on Sunday. The 26-year-old has been able to complete several bullpen sessions and will now take the next step in his recovery plan. Marsh was battling tightness in his shoulder during the offseason, which delayed him at […]

Salvador Perez Set To Return To Lineup On Friday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (eye) has bruising below his eye but is "all good" and set to return to the starting nine on Friday. Perez exited Wednesday's contest early due to the laceration. However, the veteran backstop avoided a significant injury and will not miss any time. The 34-year-old was also able to […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Starting on Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will get the starting nod on Thursday evening when the Sabres travel to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. Luukkonen is carrying a two-game losing skid into this contest and will have an easy matchup facing a potent Tampa Bay offense. Over his last two games, Luukkonen has held a […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Facing Former Team On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will take the starter's crease on Thursday evening against his former club, the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks traded Blackwood earlier this season and the 28-year-old has been one of the best netminders in the sport since moving to Colorado. He is currently riding a two-game winning streak into Thursday's […]

Josh Manson Returning On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) is set to return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks. Manson has been sidelined for the past seven contests with this injury. As a result, Oliver Kylington will likely move out of the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should expect Manson to return […]

Jason Zucker Not Playing On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) will not be available for Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Zucker will now miss his fifth-straight contest. However, Mike Harrington noted that his absence is still injury related and not related to roster management. As a result, Jordan Greenway will continue to see time on […]

Michael Bunting Not Expected To Play This Weekend

Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (abdomen) is viewed as a day-to-day and is not expected to suit up this weekend. Bunting underwent an operation to remove his appendix last week. On Wednesday evening, the Penguins traded Bunting to Nashville in exchange for Thomas Novak and Luke Schenn. Through 58 games this season, Bunting has […]

Brian Dumoulin Traded To New Jersey

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brian Dumoulin to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2025 second-round selection and forward prospect Herman Traff. Dumoulin has spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Ducks. Across 61 contests, Dumoulin has tallied 16 points (two goals) with 57 shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes. Dumoulin […]

Eddys Leonard Shifted To Minor-League Camp

The Detroit Tigers have assigned shortstop Eddys Leonard to minor-league camp. Leonard was competing for a depth role on the major-league roster during camp but instead, the team will opt for him to continue his development in the minor leagues. Last season, the 24-year-old received his first extended look at Triple-A and posted a .263/.326/.455 […]

Joe La Sorsa Makes Spring Debut

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa (illness) made his spring training debut on Monday. La Sorsa tossed a shutout frame against the Milwaukee Brewers. He tallied two punchouts and did not allow a baserunner. The southpaw was sidelined during the early part of camp due to an illness. However, seeing him return to action […]

Greg Jones Optioned To Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have optioned outfielder Greg Jones to Triple-A. Jones was competing for a depth role on the major-league roster during camp. However, given his lack of production in spring training, the team will opt for him to continue his development with Triple-A Albuquerque. Jones made his MLB debut last season and tallied just […]

Lazaro Montes Flashing Upside At Spring Training

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes has gone 4-for-9 with a double and two home runs during his first taste of spring training. Montes has tallied six RBI and held a 3:3 BB:K ratio. He is one of just three Mariners who have gone deep at least twice during camp. Montes has only seen time […]

Coby Mayo Struggling In Grapefruit League

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has gone 1-for-20 at the plate in the Grapefruit League. Mayo's lone hit did not go for extra bases. The former fourth-round pick is considered one of the top third base prospects in the sport. Last season, Mayo flashed immense power upside in the minor leagues. In 89 […]

Samuel Basallo Performing Well In Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has gone 3-for-10 with a home run and two RBI during his first taste of spring training. He has tallied two RBI and only struck out three times. Basallo is considered not only the top prospect in the Baltimore system but also one of the best in baseball. Last […]

Mike Trout Showing Power In Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has gone deep twice over his first six spring training contests. Trout has gone 4-for-11 with a double, two long balls, and a 5:5 BB:K ratio. The 33-year-old suffered a season-ending knee injury last summer but appears to be at full strength. Last season, Trout appeared in just 29 […]

Ernie Clement Returning On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (face) will cover third base and bat in the seven-hole against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon. Clement has been sidelined since Monday after being hit by a pitch. Clement avoided any significant injuries and only sustained a lip laceration and contusion. Seeing that he is back […]

Michael King Tosses Two Scoreless Frames In Spring Debut

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King tossed two shutout frames during his spring debut on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. However, King struggled with his command as he served up two walks over this start. He did tally three strikeouts. Even though King enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024, King sometimes struggled with his […]

Brandon Nimmo Testing New Cleats

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (knee/foot) has begun testing out new cleats during the early part of spring training to help with his plantar fasciitis. This injury lingered throughout the 2024 campaign and resurfaced during spring. However, Nimmo has expressed that his foot is beginning to feel "normal" again. Nimmo is also battling some […]

Alec Marsh Throws Bullpen Session

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Alec Marsh (shoulder) recently completed a successful bullpen session. Marsh has been dealing with tightness in his shoulder during the early part of camp. The 26-year-old has been able to throw several bullpens but has yet to make his spring training debut. Last season, Marsh was deployed primarily out of […]

Kutter Crawford Will Start The Season On The Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) will open the season on the injured list. The 28-year-old is dealing with patellar tendon soreness. This injury popped up sometime during the offseason and will now keep him sidelined for the start of the regular season. The Red Sox could also be without starting pitcher Brayan […]

Vincent Desharnais Shipped To San Jose

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2028 fifth-round selection. Desharnais was traded to the Penguins earlier in January in a deal that sent Marcus Pettersson to the Vancouver Canucks. Desharnais appeared in 10 games during his time in Pittsburgh but did not get on […]

Adin Hill Extends Winning Streak To Four Games

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday evening. This outing extended Hill's winning streak to four games. Even though the Leafs had the advantage in the shot total, Hill was able to lead the way. During this four-game […]

Thomas Novak, Luke Schenn Traded To Pittsburgh

On Wednesday evening, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded left wing Michael Bunting and a 2026 fourth-round selection in exchange for Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn. Novak has been deployed as a middle-six center in Nashville. This season, he has tallied 22 points (13 goals, nine helpers) with five of the points coming […]

Michael Bunting Traded To Nashville

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded left wing Michael Bunting (abdomen) and a 2026 fourth-round selection to the Nashville Predators in exchange for center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn. Bunting is currently sidelined with after undergoing an appendectomy and could return later in the 2024 season. However, Bunting will be under contract with Nashville for […]

John Gibson Exits Early On Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited Wednesday's contest early with an upper-body injury. Gibson logged just over 30 minutes of ice time before being replaced by Lukas Dostal. Before leaving, Gibson stopped 19 of the 21 shots he faced. Over his previous four contests, the 31-year-old has struggled as he has held a […]

Thomas Chabot Exits With Illness

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (illness) exited Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks early. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday afternoon against the New York Rangers. He was only able to log 14 minutes of ice time before exiting. He did not get on the […]