Noah Murdock Could Make Opening Day Roster

Athletics right-handed pitcher Noah Murdock is a favorite to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. Murdock has performed well during spring training, which has given him a good opportunity to break camp. Across six 2/3 innings, Murdock has held a strong 0.90 WHIP with six punchouts. He has allowed just two hits with […]

Luke Raley Could See Time Against Left-Handed Pitching

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley could see time against left-handed pitching. Last season, the 30-year-old deployed exclusively on the strong side of a platoon. However, manager Dan Wilson suggested that he first base may not be a "strict" platoon in 2025. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in spring training as it […]

Donovan Solano Could See Time As Designated Hitter

According to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, Mariners infielder Donovan Solano could see time as a designated hitter and occasionally at the hot corner during the 2025 season. The Mariners signed Solano in the winter to a one-year $3.5 million contract. He was expected to be used primarily at first base on the short […]

George Kirby Receives Injection

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (shoulder) received a biologics injection in his right shoulder on Thursday afternoon. The team hopes this injection will help Kirby return to strengthening activities in three to four days. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. Even though he is expected to open the season on the injured […]

Yordan Alvarez To See Most Time As Designated Hitter

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is expected to see most of his starts during the 2025 season as a designated hitter. Manager Joe Espada expressed that they need to keep him healthy. The skipper also noted "Things are going to have to be really awful for me to be running him out there that many […]

Quinton Byfield Scores In Fifth Straight Game

Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield found the back of the net for his fifth-straight contest on Thursday evening. Byfield would score in the final frame during 5-on-5 play. In this contest, he held a +1 rating, with two penalty minutes and two shots on goal. During this impressive five-game goal streak, Byfield tallied 12 […]

Jesper Bratt Posts Second Straight Three-Point Performance

New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt tallied three points in his second straight contest on Thursday evening. Bratt contributed on each goal during their 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. In the second period, Bratt would tally the secondary assist on Brett Pesce's third goal of the season. In the third period, Bratt would […]

Tristan Jarry Picks Up Third Straight Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry picked up his third-straight victory on Thursday evening, stopping 33 of the 36 shots he saw en route to defeating the St. Louis Blues. The Blues dominated the contest early, logged 16 shots in the opening frame, but Jarry kept the door shut. In the second, St. Louis forward Zack […]

Adin Hill Shuts The Door On Blue Jackets On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped all 27 shots he saw on Thursday en route to defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Golden Knights held the slight advantage in the shot total but Hill was able to step up when called on. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Hill as he allowed six […]

Sam Bennett Strikes Twice In Victory

Florida Panthers left wing Sam Bennett found the back of the net twice during their 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday evening. Bennett scored his first goal in the opening frame on the power play. Later in the second frame, the 28-year-old would tally his second power-play goal. This goal also served […]

Brady Tkachuk Suffers Minor Injury On Thursday

Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (hip) suffered a minor injury during Thursday's victory over the Boston Bruins. He was unable to play in the final period. However, after the contest, head coach Travis Green noted that Tkachuk just "tweaked" his hip and he will be "alright." Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/14/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Friday, March 14. 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 […]

Bailey Horn Traded To Detroit

The Detroit Tigers have acquired left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. He was later optioned to Triple-A Toledo. The 27-year-old made his MLB debut last season in Boston and logged 18 innings to the tune of a high 6.50 ERA with a 1.78 WHIP. He held a […]

Ryan Loutos Optioned To Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos to Triple-A Memphis. Loutos was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will begin his 2025 season with the Memphis Redbirds instead. Last season, Loutos made a brief MLB debut as he logged two 1/3 shutout frames. He spent the majority of his […]

Matt Strahm Will Be Evaluated Again On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm (shoulder) will be re-evaluated on Saturday. Manager Rob Thompson noted that he is feeling better. Strahm has been dealing with an impingement in his left shoulder and could be in danger of missing Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide […]

Nick Castellanos Dealing With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (illness) was unable to play on Wednesday due to an illness. The 33-year-old has not been in the lineup since Sunday. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as the Phillies may continue to keep him sidelined for the time being. When healthy, he is expected to be their everyday right […]

Jonathan Ornelas To Begin Season At Triple-A

Texas Rangers infielder Jonathan Ornelas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. Ornelas was competing for a depth role in the Texas infield but will begin the campaign at the top level of the minor leagues. Across the past two seasons, Ornelas has appeared in just 26 contests in the major leagues. Last summer, […]

Gerson Garabito Optioned To Triple-A

The Texas Rangers have optioned right-handed pitcher Gerson Garabito to Triple-A Round Rock. Garabito made his MLB debut last summer but will begin the 2025 season in the minor leagues. Across his first 26 1/3 innings in the major leagues, Garabito held a 4.78 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP. He tallied 22 punchouts while serving […]

Ivan Barbashev Returning On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev (personal) will return to the starting lineup on Thursday to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Barbashev was unable to suit up during their last contest on Tuesday evening. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old to return to his typical role in the bottom-six of the Vegas offense. Before […]

Igor Shesterkin Starting On Thursday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will get the starting nod on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Shesterkin allowed two goals on 24 shots during his last outing against the Winnipeg Jets. He will have another tough matchup against the Minnesota Wild who are also in the Western Conference playoff picture. Before his loss on […]

Neal Pionk Misses Second Straight Practice

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) missed his second-straight practice on Thursday morning. As a result, the 29-year-old is in danger of missing Friday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's morning skate as he could be a game-time decision. Over his last six contests, Pionk has […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Does Not Practice On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (undisclosed) was not present during Thursday's practice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old was also not available to practice on Wednesday, which puts his availability in doubt. Before this injury, Ehlers tallied […]

Andrei Svechnikov Doubtful For Friday

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) is not expected to return to the lineup on Friday evening when the Hurricanes face the Detroit Red Wings. Svechnikov was unable to play during their previous contest on Tuesday and is in line to miss his second-straight contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but […]

Nikita Kucherov A Game-Time Call On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) is a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. Kucherov exited their previous contest on Tuesday due to this illness and could be a danger of missing this evening's contest. He was also not present during Thursday's morning skate, which suggests he may face an […]

Lucas Giolito Has Low-Grade Hamstring Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) has a low-grade hamstring strain. The right-hander suffered this injury during Tuesday's Grapefruit League contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. Giolito said, "he feels good and his work will be based on how he feels." However, he is not sure if he can make […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Resumes Full Baseball Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (side) has resumed full baseball activities. Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk noted, "We envision him being available for game activity in the coming days as well." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should expect him to return to the starting lineup very soon. […]

Jeff McNeil Suffers Low-Grade Oblique Strain

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (oblique) suffered a low-grade oblique strain and will not participate in baseball activities for the next 7-to-10 days. In addition, manager Carlos Mendoza noted that McNeil could be sidelined for 3-to-4 weeks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but given this report, he will likely miss […]

Christian Walker Hitting In Batting Cage

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) was hitting in the batting cage. The first baseman also fielded ground balls and ran. This is a great sign as this is the first time the 33-year-old swung a bat since suffering this injury. Walker underwent an MRI on his oblique but did not suffer a strain. […]

Tekoah Roby Optioned To Double-A

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned right-handed pitching prospect Tekoah Roby to Double-A Springfield. The 23-year-old enjoyed a nice spring training where he tallied 10 punchouts with a 3.00 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP across nine innings. While he was not expected to make the Opening Day roster, this strong showing could have opened the […]

Cam Smith Starting In Right Field On Thursday

Houston Astros third base/outfield prospect Cam Smith is getting the starting nod in right field on Thursday. The Astros have provided their top prospect with opportunities to learn the outfield during camp. This is his first time covering right field in a Grapefruit League game. The Astros acquired the former 14th-overall pick in a package […]