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Mets Interested In Acquiring Ryan Mountcastle
According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have shown interest in acquiring Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. Owner Steve Cohen has noted that negotiations with Pete Alonso have hit a standstill, and the team has begun to pivot to other options. Earlier in the offseason, they acquired Jesse Winker to […]
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Logan Thompson Stands Tall On Tuesday
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Calgary Flames on Tuesday evening. The Capitals were heavily outshot in the contest, but Thompson was able to answer the call. His lone mistake came in the second period when Blake Coleman scored a power-play goal. This […]
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Andrei Svechnikov Tallies Three Points In Victory
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov tallied three points during their 4-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday evening. Svechnikov would open the scoring in the first minute when he beat New York netminder Igor Shesterkin with a wrist shot. In the second frame, Svechnikov would find the back of the net again, […]
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Kyle Connor Scores Twice On Tuesday
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor scored two goals during their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday evening. The 28-year-old would find the back of the net late in the first period on a snap shot. Then, in the second, Connor would tally his second goal of the game with another snap shot. He […]
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JJ Peterka Scores Hat Trick In Victory Over Boston
Buffalo Sabres left wing JJ Peterka scored three goals and added an assist during their victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday evening. Peterka would tally his helper on Tage Thompson's first goal in the opening frame. In the second, Peterka would find the back of the net for the first time. Then, in the […]
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Tage Thompson Tallies Hat Trick In Victory
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson scored a hat trick and added an assist during their 7-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday evening. Thompson would score his first goal in the opening frame on a slap shot. Later in the second, Thompson would find the back of the net with a wrist shot and […]
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Miro Heiskanen Exits Early On Tuesday
According to Brien Rea of BallySportsSW, Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) exited Tuesday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights early. Heiskanen was involved in a collision in the final frame with Vegas wing Mark Stone. Head coach Peter DeBoer did not provide an update on his status after the game. Before exiting, Heiskanen […]
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Luis Vazquez Designated For Assignment
According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Cubs have designated infielder Luis Vazquez for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for infielder Jon Berti, who the team officially signed to a one-year contract earlier on Tuesday. Vazquez was a former 14th-round selection by the Cubs in the 2017 MLB Draft. The […]
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Jorge Mateo, Orioles Avoid Arbitration
According to the team, the Baltimore Orioles and infielder Jorge Mateo have come to an agreement on a one-year deal with a club option for 2026 to avoid arbitration. The 29-year-old infielder is still recovering from a UCL surgery on his non-throwing arm and could potentially be limited during spring training. Last season, Mateo was […]
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Elias Diaz Signs One-Year Deal With San Diego
According to Daniel Alvarez-Montes, the San Diego Padres re-signed catcher Elias Diaz to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million that contains a mutual option for the 2026 season. Diaz joined the Padres in August and will return to San Diego. Diaz opened the season with the Colorado Rockies and was eventually released after posting a […]
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Juan Brito Could Be Given Extended Look At Spring Training
According to Joe Noga of Cleveland.com, Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Juan Brito could get a look to compete for the second base job during spring training. Manager Stephen Vogt told the media that Brito would be in the mix alongside Gabriel Arias, Tyler Freeman, Angel Martinez, and Daniel Schneeman, However, given that Brito has yet […]
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Cubs Designate Matt Festa For Assignment
According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Cubs have designated right-handed pitcher Matt Festa for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly, who the team officially acquired via trade earlier on Tuesday. Festa was acquired by the Cubs earlier in the offseason but will now return to […]
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Lukas Dostal Starting On Tuesday In Seattle
According to Derek Lee, Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the Seattle Kraken. Dostal entered their previous contest in relief of John Gibson (upper body) and will likely see most of the starts for the time being while Gibson remains out. In this contest, Dostal stopped 35 […]
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Mikhail Sergachev Viewed As Game-Time Decision For Wednesday's Contest
According to Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 26-year-old defenseman has missed the previous five contests with this injury. If he were to remain sidelined on Wednesday, fantasy managers should expect Oli Maata to move up […]
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Vladimir Tarasenko Remains Sidelined During Tuesday's Practice
According to Helene St. James, Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) remained sidelined during Tuesday's practice. The 33-year-old could not play on Monday evening against the Anaheim Ducks and could be in danger of missing their next contest on Thursday evening against the Edmonton Oilers. If Tarasenko were to remain sidelined, fantasy managers […]
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Max Pacioretty Expected To Return On Wednesday
According to David Alter of The Hockey News.com, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (upper body) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday when the Leafs face the Minnesota Wild. Pacioretty was able to log a full practice on Tuesday and is "fully expected" to return to the starting lineup. Pacioretty […]
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Brandon Saad Placed On Waivers
According to Frank Seravalli, the St. Louis Blues placed left wing Brandon Saad on waivers earlier on Tuesday. The veteran will move to the AHL if he goes unclaimed on waivers. Saad was on pace to have one of the worst seasons of his career. Across 43 contests, Saad has scored just seven goals with […]
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Kirill Kaprizov Placed On Injured Reserve
According to the team, the Minnesota Wild have placed left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) on the injured reserve. The 27-year-old will undergo surgery and is expected to miss at least four weeks of action. Kaprizov missed time earlier this season with this same injury but faced a setback and will now require surgery. Over […]
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Marlins Inviting Albert Almora Jr. To Spring Training
According to Francys Romero, the Miami Marlins are inviting outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to spring training as a non-roster invite. Almora has not appeared in the major leagues since 2022. The former No.6 overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft began his career with the Chicago and was a part of their World Series Championship […]
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Ryan Borucki Signs Minor-League Deal With Pittsburgh
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed pitcher Ryan Borucki to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. The 30-year-old logged just 11 frames at the major league level in 2024 and posted a hefty 7.36 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP. Through 14 2/3 […]
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Jake Lamb Inks Minor-League Deal With San Francisco
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the San Francisco Giants have signed first baseman/outfielder Jake Lamb to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Lamb spent the entire 2024 campaign at the Triple-A level with Indianapolis. Across 98 contests, Lamb posted a .264/.350/.393 line with 23 doubles, seven home […]
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Josiah Gray Begins Throwing Program, Targeting Late-Season Return
According to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com, Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray (elbow) began his throwing program and is targeting a return before the end of the season. Gray underwent Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure last July. However, the young right-hander remains optimistic he can return in the back half of the […]
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Tim Mayza Signs One-Year Deal With Pittsburgh
According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza to a one-year contract. Mayza had a disappointing 2024 campaign as he posed a career-worst 6.33 ERA and a .162 WHIP across 42 2/3 innings with both the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. He struck out 28 batters […]
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Yaroslav Askarov Stands Tall Against Pittsburgh
San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday evening. The Penguins had a slight edge in this shot total, but Askarov was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when Sidney Crosby found the […]
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Connor McDavid Scores In Return On Monday
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored in his return on Monday evening in their victory over the Seattle Kraken. McDavid missed the previous three contests due to a three-game suspension. The 28-year-old found the back of the net in the second frame on a snap shot during 5-on-5 play. This performance extended his point streak […]
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Conor Garland Strikes Twice In Victory
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland scored twice in their victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday evening. Garland opened the scoring in the first period with a tip-in goal. Later in the frame, Garland found the back of the net again, this time on the power-play. Garland added two penalty minutes, six shots […]
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Samuel Ersson Sharp In Victory Over New Jersey
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson stopped 31 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the New Jersey Devils on Monday evening. Ersson allowed his first goal to Dougie Hamilton late in the second frame. Then, in the final minutes of the third, New Jersey wing Timo Meier would score his 15th of […]
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Scott Laughton Busy In Return
Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (personal) tallied a goal and an assist in his return on Monday evening against the New Jersey Devils. Laughton tallied the primary assist on Joel Farabee's eighth goal of the season in the first period. Later in the third, Laughton would score the empty-netter to put the game out of […]
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Lucas Raymond Leads The Way On Monday
Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond tallied four points during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. In the opening frame, Raymond found the back of the net on a backhand shot. Raymond tallied his second point in the second frame, a helper on Alex DeBrincat's power-play tally. In the third, […]
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Sebastian Walcott Invited To Spring Training
According to the team, Texas Rangers top prospect, Sebastian Walcott, has been invited to spring training. The shortstop enjoyed a strong season at the High-A level last summer and will be rewarded with a look at the big-league camp. Across 116 games, the 18-year-old posted an impressive .261/.342/.443 line with 31 doubles, 10 home runs, […]
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