Jordan Greenway A Game-Time Call On Monday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (illness) is viewed as a game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. Greenway was unable to suit up during their previous contest on Saturday evening against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old was able to participate during the team's morning skate on Monday, which is a positive sign. […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Sent To Minor-League Camp

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (ankle) was assigned to minor-league camp on Sunday. The 22-year-old has been dealing with an ankle sprain and will begin his 2025 season in the minor leagues. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he was able to take live batting practice earlier in the week. If […]

Alan Roden Flashing Power In Grapefruit League

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has gone 7-for-16 with two doubles and two round-trippers during his first 11 spring training games. Roden has tallied three RBI with five walks and has yet to strike out. Roden is currently competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. However, given the depth in the […]

Jackson Jobe Allows One Hit In Latest Spring Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe enjoyed another strong showing on Saturday afternoon. Jobe got the starting nod and tossed three 2/3 innings of one-hit ball. He allowed two walks and added a punchout without allowing a run. Jobe allowed two runs in his first two innings at camp but has gone on to […]

Cade Horton Makes Spring Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitching prospect Cade Horton (shoulder) made his spring debut on Saturday afternoon. Horton tossed one inning of one-run ball. He allowed one hit (a home run) and tallied one punchout. The 23-year-old missed the entire second half of the 2024 season due to a Grade 2 right subscapularis strain. The Cubs were […]

Chase Dollander Stumbles In Latest Outing

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander allowed two hits and five earned runs across 1 2/3 innings in his latest spring start. He allowed four free passes and tallied just one punchout. Through 6 2/3 innings in spring training, the budding ace has held a 12.15 ERA with a 1.80 WHIP. He has served […]

Five Outfield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2025) - National League

Welcome back to our series about fantasy baseball breakouts, today looking at NL outfielders. You can check out my breakout outfielders from the AL as well. With fantasy baseball drafts heating up, it's important to have a list of draft targets that are breakout candidates for this year, including younger players with upside who may […]

Cam Collier To Undergo Thumb Surgery

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Cam Collier (thumb) is set to undergo surgery on his thumb. The 20-year-old is expected to resume hitting in approximately 4-to-6 weeks. The former 18th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft was recently assigned to minor-league camp. However, with this operation, he will have a delayed start to his […]

NFL Head Coach Report Card: Grading Every New Head Coach Hire

With free agency and the NFL Draft just around the corner, it is time to give grades to all the new head coach hirings. Did these teams make the right decision on who will lead their franchise?

Yency Almonte Could Contend For Bullpen Role

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte (shoulder) could contend for a role in the bullpen during the 2025 season. Earlier in the offseason, the Cubs signed Almonte to a minor-league contract. Almonte at first elected free agency but returned to his former club. The Cubs initially acquired Almonte in the Michael Busch trade last winter. […]

Matt Strahm Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm (shoulder) is dealing with soreness in his shoulder. He has not taken the mound since Wednesday and his velocity was slightly down. The southpaw went for testing, the results came back clean. Manager Rob Thompson noted that there is "nothing wrong" and the team will give him a few […]

Five Outfield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2025) - American League

To succeed in fantasy baseball, it is usually essential to take risks on young players who have shown upside before but have yet to put it together over a consistent period. While it may seem risky to select a player who has yet to reach their full potential, especially early in your drafts, you could […]

Trayce Thompson Dominating In Grapefruit League

Boston Red Sox outfielder Trayce Thompson has been one of the top performing players in the Grapefruit League. Through 11 games, Thompson has gone 9-for-23 with two doubles and six home runs. He has tallied 12 RBI, swiped three bags and held a 6:7 BB:K ratio. His home run total is the most in all […]

Zach Brzykcy Has Left-Leg Injury

Washington right-handed pitching prospect Zach Brzykcy (leg) is dealing with a left leg injury that affects him when he lands. Brzykcy has begun throwing bullpens and is viewed as day-to-day. Brzykcy has not appeared in a spring training contest since February 25. Fantasy managers should expect Brzykcy to continue to increase his workload. Seeing him […]

Wade Meckler Exits With Undisclosed Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest with an undisclosed injury. Meckler was removed in the opening frame of the contest. He grounded out in his lone at-bat. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team did not provide an update on his injury after the game. Meckler made […]

Jose Herrera Exits Early On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera (wrist) exited Sunday's contest early due to right wrist soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the week in case he suffered a serious injury. The 28-year-old is currently competing for the No. 2 catcher role behind Gabriel Moreno. Last season, Herrera posted a .227/.290/.320 slash line […]

Jared Young, Austin Warren Optioned to Triple-A

The New York Mets have assigned first baseman Jared Young and right-handed pitcher Austin Warren to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Young signed an MLB contract with the Mets earlier in the offseason. However, he will begin his 2025 season in the minor leagues. Last season, Young spent his entire campaign playing for Triple-A Memphis. Across […]

Triston Casas Returns From Illness

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) returned to camp on Sunday. The 25-year-old was dealing with an illness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but he should have plenty of time to increase his workload by Opening Day. Last season, the 25-year-old only appeared in 63 contests as he missed most […]

Rafael Devers To Make Spring Debut On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulders) is set to make his spring debut on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. The 28-year-old has been built up slowly during camp due to his shoulder issues last season. However, the three-time All-star is on the verge of his spring debut. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Grayson Rodriguez Gets Cortisone Shot, Sidelined For At Least Seven Days

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) received a cortisone shot and will be shut down for seven to 10 days. After this period, he will begin a throwing program. The 25-year-old has been dealing with elbow inflammation and will not be available for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as […]

Tyler O'Neill Cleared To Play On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (ribs) returned to the starting nine on Sunday afternoon. O'Neill was batting cleanup and covered left field. The 29-year-old was kept out of action over the past few days due to a minor rib injury. However, seeing him return to the lineup quickly suggests the injury was not serious. Earlier […]

Junior Caminero Returning On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (back) returned to the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon. Caminero was placed in the three-hole and covered the hot corner. The budding star exited Thursday's contest early due to back tightness but was cleared to return just days after the injury. This suggests the injury was not serious […]

Kevin Herget Sent To Triple-A

The New York Mets have optioned right-handed pitcher Kevin Herget to Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets claimed Hergert off waivers earlier in the offseason but he was unable to capture a spot on the Opening Day roster. Last season, Hergert tossed 11 1/3 innings with the Milwaukee Brewers and held a strong 1.59 ERA with a […]

Colson Montgomery Returning On Sunday

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday to face the Cleveland Guardians. Montgomery will cover shortstop and bat in the six-hole. The top prospect in the Chicago system has been sidelined since the end of February due to back spasms. Given his missed time, fantasy managers […]

Erik Miller Tallies Three Strikeouts In Spring Debut

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Erik Miller (illness) made his spring training debut on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Miller allowed one hit and hit a batter but did not allow a run. He tallied all three of his outs via strikeouts. The 27-year-old initially dealt with a minor finger injury during camp but […]

Christian Walker Will Not Swing For A Few Days

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) will not swing a bat for a few days. However, he was seen running and stretching with the team earlier on Sunday. Walker underwent an MRI on his oblique after being scratched from Wednesday's lineup. However, he did not suffer a strain and the diagnosis provided "relatively good […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Set To Throw Final Bullpen Session Before Spring Debut

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will throw his final live bullpen session on Wednesday before making his spring debut. McCullers has been sidelined since the 2022 season since undergoing surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon and remove a bone spur from his right forearm. However, it appears McCullers is nearing the […]

Jacob deGrom Not Looking To Maximize Velocity

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is not looking to maximize his velocity during the upcoming season. deGrom spent the majority of the 2024 campaign sidelined after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in 2023. However, the two-time Cy Young winner is looking to slightly decrease his velocity to ensure he remains healthy during the […]

Francisco Alvarez Out 6-8 Weeks With Hand Fracture

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) will be sidelined six-to-eight weeks due to a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. He is set to undergo surgery on Monday. The 23-year-old has been participating in spring training and was slated to be the team's primary backstop in 2025. Last summer, Alvarez missed a significant […]

Steven Stamkos Nets Hat Trick On Saturday

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos tallied a hat trick during their overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday evening. Stamkos tallied two goals in the second frame. His first came on the power play on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he would score again, this time during even-strength play. Stamkos would complete […]