Erik Haula Viewed As Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils center Erik Haula (ankle) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Haula performed well during practice and could be nearing a return. The 33-year-old has missed the previous 12 contests due to this injury. However, seeing him return to […]

Nico Daws Starting On Tuesday

According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws will get the starting nod against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday evening. This will be Daws' first start of the 2024 campaign. He appeared in one game on Sunday, February 2, in relief of Jake Allen. He stopped all seven shots he […]

Kolby Allard Signs Minor-League Contract With Cleveland

According to the team, the Cleveland Guardians have signed left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 27-year-old logged 27 innings with the Phillies last season and held a 5.00 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. He struck out just 19.7 percent of the batters he faced. He […]

Alika Williams Designated For Assignment

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Alika Williams was designated for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Tim Mayza, who the team officially signed earlier on Monday. Williams made 37 appearances at the MLB level last season with the Pirates. He held a .207/.242/.299 slash line with just […]

Rays Designate Brandon Eisert For Assignment

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays have designated left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who the team officially signed on Monday. The Rays acquired Eisert from the Blue Jays last week. The 27-year-old spent has spent his entire […]

P.J. Higgins Signs Minor-League Deal With Cincinnati

According to MiLB.com, catcher P.J. Higgins signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Higgins spent the entire 2024 season with Triple-A Louisville and will likely open the 2025 season there as well. Across 134 games with the Louisville Bats, Higgins held a .259/.320/.385 slash line with 32 doubles, 11 home runs, and a 45:120 […]

Stephen Ridings Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers

According to Tim Healey of Newsday, right-handed pitcher Stephen Ridings signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ridings has seen MLB action since the 2021 season. Since then, he has spent most of his time at the Triple-A level. In 2021, Ridings posted a 1.80 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP across five innings […]

Ryan Hartman Suspended For 10 Games

According to the league, Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman has been suspended for 10 games due to roughing Ottawa Senators center Tim Stuzzle on Saturday evening. Hartman has received several suspensions throughout his career. This is his fifth career suspension. As a result, fantasy managers should not expect Hartman back in the lineup until […]

Owen Tippett Considered Day-To-Day Ahead Of Tuesday's Game

According to the team, Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club. Tippett sustained this injury during their loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening. Tippett has missed their previous two games and could be in danger of missing his third […]

Anton Forsberg Earns Victory On Monday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. The Predators opened the scoring in the second frame when left wing Filip Forsberg found the back of the net on a wrist shot. Later in the third, Forsberg would surrender his […]

Filip Forsberg Scores Goal, Adds Assist In Monday's Loss

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg tallied two points during their 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday evening. Forsberg opened the scoring when he found the back of the net in the second period. Later in the third, Forsberg would tally the secondary assist on Jonathan Marchessault's power-play goal. This two-point outing snapped […]

Brady Tkachuk Tallies Two Helpers On Monday

Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk tallied two assists during their victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. Tkachuk tallied both of his points in the third period. He first tallied the primary assist on David Perron's power-play goal. Later in the frame, he would tally another primary assist, this time on Ridly Greig's […]

Matt Brash Targeting Late-April Return

According to Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com, Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) is targeting to return during the third week of April. However, Brash is supposed to be ready for spring training. The 26-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last May but is not expected to miss much of the 2024 season. While he will likely […]

Jose Suarez Expected To Be Long Reliever In 2025

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Suarez will report to camp as a starter but will likely be deployed as the club's long reliever. The Angels have several options to take the final spot in the rotation, and Suarez will face an uphill battle to compete for that job. As […]

Jack Kochanowicz Viewed As Top Option For Final Spot In The Rotation

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz likely has a "leg up" for the final spot in the Angels starting rotation. Bollinger noted that given his strong play at the end of the season, the 24-year-old should have a better chance to win the final spot over Reid Detmers […]

Ian Happ Could Open The Season In Leadoff Spot

According to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ could open the season as the leadoff hitter. Happ saw time as the leadoff man last season but eventually ceded that role to Pete Crow-Armstrong during the second half of the season. Sharma noted that manager Craig Counsel "wants to keep the pressure off" […]

Pat Hoberg Relieved Of Umpire Duties

According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, MLB umpire Pat Hoberg was fired due to sharing betting accounts with a friend. This individual bet on baseball games. However, there is no evidence that Hoberg worked during the games that were bet on or that he himself placed bets on MLB games. Rogers also noted that Hoberg […]

Josh Norris Deemed Week-To-Week

According to TSN Ottawa, Senators center Josh Norris (undisclosed) is expected to miss a few weeks with his undisclosed injury. The 25-year-old sustained this injury during their victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening. Over his previous two contests, he tallied four points (two goals, two helpers) while tallying at least two shots on […]

Jonas Brodin Expected To Return On Tuesday

According to Sarah McLellan of Star Tribune Sports, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is expected to return on Tuesday evening to face the Boston Bruins. Brodin has been sidelined during the previous 12 games due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Tuesday's contest, as he […]

Andrei Svechnikov Returns To Practice On Monday

According to Walt Ruff, Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) was a full participant during Monday's practice. Svechnikov sat out during their contest on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. However, seeing him back at practice on Monday suggests he should be in a great position to return to action on Tuesday evening […]

Hampus Lindholm Unlikely To Return Before International Break

According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) is unlikely to return before the international break. The Bruins have three games remaining before the Four Nations Face-Off. Lindholm has been sidelined since the middle of November. He has returned to practice over the previous week but has yet to […]

Dante Fabbro Expected To Miss Time

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Dante Fabbro (upper body) exited early during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Stars and is expected to miss time. Head coach Dean Evason noted that the defenseman "is not going to be available to us." The Blue Jackets have three remaining games before the international […]

Kirill Marchenko Suffers Broken Jaw, Expected To Miss At Least Six Weeks

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Kirill Marchenko (jaw) sustained a broken jaw during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Marchenko was hit by a puck in the second frame and was taken to a Dallas hospital. Before exiting, he tallied one assist and two shots […]

Cubs Sign Nicky Lopez To Minor-League Deal

According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs have signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league contract. Lopez spent the 2024 campaign on the Southside of Chicago and will now move up to the Northside for the 2025 season. Across 124 games, Lopez held a .241/.312/.294 line. He tallied 12 doubles, three triples, […]

Jason Foley May Not Be The Defined Closer

According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers may opt to use a combination of relief pitchers to navigate the late innings "regardless of who gets the save." Last week, the Tigers signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a one-year contract. Last season, Kahnle posted a solid 2.11 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP […]

Casey Mize, Matt Manning Could Shift To Bullpen Role

According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Detroit Tigers starting pitchers Casey Mize and Matt Manning could shift to bullpen roles during the 2025 season. While both pitchers will report to camp as starters, they could have an uphill battle to earn a spot in the Opening Day rotation. On Sunday evening, the team signed […]

Jace Jung Could Have Limited Playing Time

According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jace Jung could have a difficult path to find consistent playing time to open the season. Stavenhagen noted that if the Tigers do not sign Bregman, it would "make sense" that the Tigers platoon both Matt Vierling and Jung at the hot corner. […]

Jackson Jobe Has Path To Begin The Season In The Rotation

According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe should have a path to claiming a spot in the Opening Day rotation if he has strong spring training. Stavenhagen noted that the team "wants" Jobe in the rotation, and as long as he "has adequate spring and displays his high-level stuff, […]

Jack Flaherty Returning To Detroit On Two-Year Contract

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is returning to Detroit on a two-year contract worth $35 million. This deal contains an opt-out. Flaherty will earn $25 million during the first year. The 29-year-old began the 2024 season with the Tigers before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Carter Verhaeghe Scores Hat Trick In Victory

Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe scored a hat trick and added an assist during their 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday evening. Verhaeghe would find the back of the net twice in the opening frame, with his first goal coming in the opening minute of the contest. Then, in the third, […]