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Miguel Ullola Has Right-Shoulder Discomfort
Houston Astros pitching prospect Miguel Ullola (shoulder) exited Friday's Spring Breakout contest early due to right shoulder discomfort. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide an update in the coming days. However, seeing him have soreness in his throwing arm is not a positive sign. Last season, the […]
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Matt Waldron Diagnosed With Oblique Strain
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron (oblique) was unable to pitch on Friday due to a "mild" left oblique strain. Waldron was set to enter the spring training contest but was pulled by the medical staff. After the contest, the team noted he would be evaluated further on Saturday. If Waldron were to miss […]
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Endy Rodriguez Expected To Begin Season With Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is expected to begin the season at the Triple-A level. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com noted that the team wants to give Rodriguez at-bats on a daily basis. With Joey Bart slated to be Pittsburgh's primary backstop, Rodriguez will be able to further his development with more playing time in the […]
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Eeli Tolvanen Scores Twice In Victory
Seattle Kraken left wing Eeli Tolvanen scored two goals during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Tolvanen opened the scoring in the first period. In the second frame, he would tack on the secondary assist on Brandon Montour's goal. Later in the third, Tolvanen would score the empty-netter to put the […]
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Kyle Connor Strikes Twice On Friday
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor tallied three points during their 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday evening. In the opening frame, Connor would tally the secondary assist on Dylan Samberg's fifth goal of the season. Later in the frame, Connor would find the back of the net with a snap shot. In […]
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Jack Roslovic Tallies Goal, Assist In Friday's Victory
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jack Roslovic tallied a goal and an assist during Friday's 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Roslovic did all of his damage in the second frame. He first tallied the secondary helper on Taylor Hall's 11th goal of the season. Later in the frame, Roslovic would find the back of […]
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Leon Draisaitl Leads Edmonton To Victory
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net twice to lead Edmonton to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday evening. Draisaitl scored his first goal in the second frame on a slap shot. Later in overtime, Draisaitl scored the game-winner on a snap shot. This performance extended his […]
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Liam O'Brien Exits With Undisclosed Injury
Utah Hockey Club center Liam O'Brien (undisclosed) exited Friday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress leading up to their next contest on Sunday evening against the Vancouver Canucks. The 30-year-old logged just over seven minutes […]
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Josh Manson Exits On Friday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) exited Friday's contest against the Calgary Flames on Friday evening. Manson logged just under nine minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He tallied three shots on goal and three hits but did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to […]
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NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/15/25)
Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed eight-game slate on Saturday, March 15. 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 […]
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Mason Adams Exits With Elbow Injury
Chicago White Sox right-handed pitching prospect Mason Adams (elbow) exited Friday's spring training contest due to elbow discomfort. The team noted that he will undergo further testing on Saturday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. Through seven 1/3 innings in camp, Adams has tallied eight punchouts with one walk. He has allowed seven […]
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Will Klein Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma
The Seattle Mariners have optioned right-handed pitcher Will Klein to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Friday. The Mariners acquired Klein from the Athletics earlier in the winter. During spring training, Klein has logged five innings and tallied eight strikeouts with three walks. He has allowed five hits with two earned runs. Last summer, the 25-year-old made […]
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Jared Shuster Optioned To Triple-A
The Chicago White Sox have optioned left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster to Triple-A Charlotte. Shuster was competing for a spot on the major-league roster but will instead begin his campaign in the minor leagues. Through seven innings at spring training, Shuster has allowed 15 hits and nine earned runs. He tallied eight punchouts and served up […]
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Jose Butto Dealing With Groin Injury
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jose Butto (groin) is dealing with a minor groin injury. Butto has been unable to pitch in Grapefruit League games over the past week. However, he did throw a bullpen session earlier on Friday, which is a positive sign. DiComo noted that the team […]
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Wenceel Perez Receives Injection, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) received a cortisone injection in his back. However, the team expressed optimism and expect the 25-year-old to be ready for Opening Day. Perez has been dealing with lower-back tightness over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should monitor his status but it appears the injury is not overly serious, […]
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Jose Trevino Exits Early On Friday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (hand) exited Friday's spring training contest early after a foul tip hit him on his hand. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team has yet to provide information on the severity of the injury. This is also not a good sign as top catcher Tyler Stephenson […]
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Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Upside Hitters and Pitchers On The Rise
"Breakout" is a popular term in the fantasy sports world when identifying younger players who are set to reach a new level in the upcoming season. Fantasy baseball breakout candidates are usually relatively young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. While some have flashed elite upside at the major […]
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Mackenzie Blackwood Battling Illness, Not Starting On Friday
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (illness) is battling an illness and will not start on Friday evening when the Avalanche face the Calgary Flames. As a result, Scott Wedgewood will get the starting nod. Blackwood has performed very well over his previous five outings. During this stretch, he has held a 4-0-1 record with a […]
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Rasmus Ristolainen Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) is viewed as day-to-day. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Hurricanes as he may face an uphill battle to suit up. If he were to miss this contest, fantasy managers should expect Egor […]
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Lian Bichsel Not Playing On Friday
Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (illness) will not suit up on Friday evening when the Stars face the Winnipeg Jets. As a result, Brendan Smith will enter the starting lineup and likely play alongside Matt Dumba on the bottom defensive pairing. Over his previous four contests, Bichsel has not gotten on the scoresheet and logged […]
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Josh Norris Undergoing Evaluation
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) is undergoing further evaluation by the medical staff. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday afternoon against the Vegas Golden Knights as the team may keep him sidelined. The Sabres acquired Norris at the trade deadline from the Ottawa Senators in exchange […]
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JJ Peterka Not Playing On Saturday
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) will remain sidelined on Saturday evening when the Sabres face the Vegas Golden Knights. Peterka was unable to play in their previous contest on Wednesday evening due to this same injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted that he is "feeling a lot better." Fantasy managers should monitor […]
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Neal Pionk Viewed As Week-To-Week
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) is viewed as week-to-week. Pionk was unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers should expect Pionk to miss Friday's contest against the Stars and potentially Sunday's against the Kraken as well. Before his injury, Pionk was held off the scoresheet in each of his previous six contests. […]
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Kyle Teel Showcasing Power In Spring Training
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel has been swinging a hot bat during spring training and is making a strong case to be on the Opening Day roster. Through 11 contests, Teel has posted a .333/.474/.800 slash line with one double, two home runs, and a 4:4 BB:K. He has added six RBI and […]
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Jasson Dominguez Launches Second Spring Home Run
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez went 1-for-3 with a two-run shot for his second long ball of spring training. He hit this home run off Detroit's top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe. Through 12 spring training contests, the switch-hitter has held a .229/.270/.400 line two stolen bases and a 2:10 BB:K. The top prospect […]
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Chase Dollander Tosses Four Shutout Frames On Thursday
Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander tossed four shutout frames during Thursday's spring training contest. He allowed just two hits, two walks, and struck out three batters. This is a much-needed bounce-back showing for Dollander as he allowed two hits and five earned runs across one 2/3 innings in his previous outing. The top […]
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Drake Baldwin Fine After Allergic Reaction
Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin (illness) is feeling better on Friday after suffering an allergic reaction earlier in the week. The backstop was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to the reaction. Baldwin is projected to be the team's Opening Day starter with Sean Murphy (ribs) sidelined. Through 10 games in camp, Baldwin and held […]
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Cade Povich Allows Five Runs On Thursday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich allowed eight hits and five earned runs across 4 2/3 innings of work on Thursday. Povich was cruising through his first four innings, allowing just one run with three hits. However, in the fifth inning, the southpaw stumbled and served up four runs and five hits, including a home […]
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Max Scherzer Throws Successful Session On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) threw a successful session on Friday morning. According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the right-hander "let it rip" and did not appear to face any setbacks. The team is expected to provide an update in the coming days. The 40-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his […]
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Riley Greene Expected To See Time In Center Field
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene could see more opportunities in center field at the start of the season. Last season, Greene made most of his starts in left field but did occasionally get the nod in center. However, due to the numerous injuries in the Detroit outfield, Greene may shift to a permanent role in […]
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