Spencer Knight Leads The Way On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced en route to extending his winning streak to two games against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Knight was dealt to Chicago last week in a move that sent Seth Jones to Florida. After stopping 41 of the 42 shots he […]

Aliaksei Protas Nets Two Goals On Friday

Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas found the back of the net twice during Friday's victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Protas did all of his damage in the third period. He opened the frame by scoring a shorthanded goal. He then found the back of the net during 5-on-5 play to increase their lead. […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Tallies Three Points On Friday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers tallied three points during their 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday evening. Ehlers tallied two points in the second frame. He tallied the primary assist on Josh Morrissey's power-play goal and then would find the back of the net himself, during 5-on-5 play. In the third […]

Brad Marchand Expected To Miss Two Weeks

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) is expected to miss the next couple of weeks. General manager Bill Zito hopes that Marchand can make his Florida debut during their three-game homestand at the end of the month. On Friday, Marchand was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Panthers in exchange for a […]

Gerrit Cole "Concerned" About Elbow, Seeking Second Opinion

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is "concerned" about the status of his throwing elbow. However, the right-hander is seeking second opinions and that he has "some hope." Cole underwent testing on his throwing elbow on Friday evening. Cole dealt with inflammation in this throwing elbow last season, which kept him sidelined for […]

Cam Smith Could Make Opening Day Roster

Houston Astros third base prospect Cam Smith could make the Opening Day roster. The Astros acquired Cam Smith, Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Kyle Tucker earlier in the offseason. Through the early part of spring training, the former 14th overall pick has been very productive holding a […]

Brandon Young Sent To Minor-League Camp

The Baltimore Orioles have sent pitching prospect Brandon Young to minor-league camp. The 26-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead continue his development in the minors to open the campaign. Last season, Young spent most of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, where he held a 3.44 ERA with […]

Tyler O'Neill Targeting Sunday Return

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (ribs) is hoping to return to the starting lineup on Sunday. O'Neill is expected to go through a workout on Saturday and is "feeling much better." O'Neill was scratched on Thursday due to left rib cage soreness but appears to be nearing a return. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is in Saturday's lineup. He will cover center field and bat in the cleanup. Rafaela has dealt with hamstring tightness throughout the week but has been cleared for action. Seeing him return to the lineup suggests he will not face any restrictions by Opening Day. Last season, the […]

Max Kranick Sharp In Spring Training

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Max Kranick has performed very well through his first taste of spring training. Across seven innings, Kranick has tossed seven shutout frames with four hits, no walks, and eight punchouts. Given his strong performance, he could become a favorite to land a spot in the bullpen. The 27-year-old has not […]

Gerrit Cole Undergoing Tests On Elbow

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is undergoing diagnostic tests on his throwing elbow. The team is expected to learn more information on his status in the coming days. In his most recent spring training contest, Cole allowed six earned runs across two 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old missed almost the entire first half […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/8/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Saturday, March 8. 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 […]

Ian Seymour Sent To Minor-League Camp

The Tampa Bay Rays assigned left-handed pitching prospect Ian Seymour to minor-league camp. The Virginia Tech product was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead continue his development in the minor leagues. Last season, the 26-year-old made his Triple-A debut and posted a strong 2.33 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. […]

Tyler Matzek Expected To Miss Time

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek (oblique) is expected to miss a few weeks due to an oblique strain. However, the 34-year-old could resume a throwing program on Monday. The Yankees invited Matzek to camp after he signed a minor-league deal earlier in the offseason. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but […]

Jalen Beeks Signs Minor-League Deal With Houston

The Houston Astros have signed left-handed relief pitcher Jalen Beeks to a minor-league contract. Beeks spent the 2024 campaign with the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 70 total frames, Beeks held a 4.50 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP. He tallied just 55 strikeouts and held an 8.7 percent walk rate. Despite his low […]

Ian Hamilton Nearing Spring Training Debut

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Ian Hamilton (infection) is nearing his spring training debut. Hamilton has been dealing with an infection during the early part of camp. However, given that the team is expressing optimism about his status, suggests he will not be in any danger of missing Opening Day. Last season, Hamilton logged 37 […]

Erik Swanson Likely To Open The Season On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) will likely open the season on the injured list. Swanson felt discomfort in his right elbow after throwing a bullpen and is set to undergo an MRI. Even though the team is still waiting for the results, the reliever is expected to open the season on the […]

Jorge Mateo A "Long Shot" For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) is progressing well in his recovery but is still a "long shot" to be ready for Opening Day. Mateo has begun hitting in the batting cage but still has several steps to progress through before being cleared for action. The 29-year-old underwent UCL reconstruction surgery on his left elbow […]

Logan Stankoven Shipped To Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes are acquiring forward Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks, and two third-round picks from the Dallas Stars in exchange for superstar forward Mikko Rantanen. Stankoven made his NHL debut during the 2023 season and tallied 14 points across 24 contests. This season, the former 47th overall pick appeared in 59 contests and found […]

Mikko Rantanen Traded To Dallas

The Dallas Stars have acquired right wing Mikko Rantanen in exchange for forward Logan Stankoven and two first-round picks, and two third-round picks. Rantanen was traded to the Hurricanes earlier this season and will now play for his third club. The Stars also have an eight-year extension in place with Rantanen, as he was a […]

Luke Schenn Traded To Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenseman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a second- and a fourth-round selection. Schenn was traded to Pittsburgh earlier this week in a package that sent forward Michael Bunting to Nashville. Schenn will now move to the top team in the Central Division. Through 61 games in […]

Washington Acquiring Anthony Beauvillier

The Washington Capitals have acquired left wing Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2025 second-round selection. Beauvillier inked a one-year $1.25 million contract with the Penguins in the offseason and will now join one of the top contenders before the playoff push. During his time in the Steel City, Beauvillier found […]

Josh Norris Traded To Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired center Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round selection. Josh Norris was initially drafted by the San Jose Sharks with the 19th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft and was then shipped to […]

Senators Acquire Dylan Cozens

The Ottawa Senators have acquired center Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 second-round selection from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. Cozens was selected with the seventh-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. Enjoyed a breakout season in 2022 when he tallied […]

Nick Loftin Returns To Starting Lineup

Kansas City Royals infielder Nick Loftin (wrist) is returning to the starting lineup on Thursday evening to face the Chicago Cubs. Loftin will cover the hot corner and bat cleanup. The 26-year-old was scratched before Sunday's contest due to wrist soreness. However, seeing Loftin return to the starting nine relatively quickly suggests the injury is […]

Jaison Chourio Will Play In Spring Breakout Game

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio (wrist) is set to play in the Spring Breakout game against the Seattle Mariners. Chourio suffered a season-ending wrist injury last August but appears to be at full strength during camp. Before his injury, Chourio was beginning to find his footing at the Single-A level. After tallying just seven […]

Jack Leiter Sharp In Relief Outing

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter tossed three shutout innings of relief on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Leiter allowed two hits, no walks, and tallied three punchouts. Through eight innings of work in spring training, Leiter has held a 2.25 ERA with a stellar 0.88 WHIP. He has tallied eight punchouts and only […]

Luis Perales Assigned To Minor-League Camp

The Boston Red Sox have assigned right-handed pitching prospect Luis Perales (elbow) to minor-league camp. The 21-year-old is still recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last June. Fantasy managers should not expect him to be available to pitch in a minor-league game this season. Before the surgery, Perales spent most of the season […]

Alex Freeland Sent To Minor-League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned infield prospect Alex Freeland to minor-league camp. The 23-year-old was competing for a depth role in the Dodger infield but will begin the 2025 season in the minor leagues instead. Last season, Freeland performed very well in the minors as he opened the season at the High-A level and […]

Cam Collier Dealing With Thumb Injury

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Cam Collier (thumb) is dealing with a thumb injury and could miss some time. Collier was reassigned to minor-league camp earlier this week. The infielder suffered this injury on a tag play during spring training. Collier is considered one of the top prospects in the Cincinnati system. The Reds drafted […]