Will Klein Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

The Seattle Mariners have optioned right-handed pitcher Will Klein to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Friday. The Mariners acquired Klein from the Athletics earlier in the winter. During spring training, Klein has logged five innings and tallied eight strikeouts with three walks. He has allowed five hits with two earned runs. Last summer, the 25-year-old made […]

Jared Shuster Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox have optioned left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster to Triple-A Charlotte. Shuster was competing for a spot on the major-league roster but will instead begin his campaign in the minor leagues. Through seven innings at spring training, Shuster has allowed 15 hits and nine earned runs. He tallied eight punchouts and served up […]

Jose Butto Dealing With Groin Injury

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jose Butto (groin) is dealing with a minor groin injury. Butto has been unable to pitch in Grapefruit League games over the past week. However, he did throw a bullpen session earlier on Friday, which is a positive sign. DiComo noted that the team […]

Wenceel Perez Receives Injection, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) received a cortisone injection in his back. However, the team expressed optimism and expect the 25-year-old to be ready for Opening Day. Perez has been dealing with lower-back tightness over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should monitor his status but it appears the injury is not overly serious, […]

Jose Trevino Exits Early On Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (hand) exited Friday's spring training contest early after a foul tip hit him on his hand. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team has yet to provide information on the severity of the injury. This is also not a good sign as top catcher Tyler Stephenson […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Upside Hitters and Pitchers On The Rise

"Breakout" is a popular term in the fantasy sports world when identifying younger players who are set to reach a new level in the upcoming season. Fantasy baseball breakout candidates are usually relatively young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. While some have flashed elite upside at the major […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Battling Illness, Not Starting On Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (illness) is battling an illness and will not start on Friday evening when the Avalanche face the Calgary Flames. As a result, Scott Wedgewood will get the starting nod. Blackwood has performed very well over his previous five outings. During this stretch, he has held a 4-0-1 record with a […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) is viewed as day-to-day. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Hurricanes as he may face an uphill battle to suit up. If he were to miss this contest, fantasy managers should expect Egor […]

Lian Bichsel Not Playing On Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (illness) will not suit up on Friday evening when the Stars face the Winnipeg Jets. As a result, Brendan Smith will enter the starting lineup and likely play alongside Matt Dumba on the bottom defensive pairing. Over his previous four contests, Bichsel has not gotten on the scoresheet and logged […]

Josh Norris Undergoing Evaluation

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) is undergoing further evaluation by the medical staff. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday afternoon against the Vegas Golden Knights as the team may keep him sidelined. The Sabres acquired Norris at the trade deadline from the Ottawa Senators in exchange […]

JJ Peterka Not Playing On Saturday

Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) will remain sidelined on Saturday evening when the Sabres face the Vegas Golden Knights. Peterka was unable to play in their previous contest on Wednesday evening due to this same injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted that he is "feeling a lot better." Fantasy managers should monitor […]

Neal Pionk Viewed As Week-To-Week

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) is viewed as week-to-week. Pionk was unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers should expect Pionk to miss Friday's contest against the Stars and potentially Sunday's against the Kraken as well. Before his injury, Pionk was held off the scoresheet in each of his previous six contests. […]

Kyle Teel Showcasing Power In Spring Training

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel has been swinging a hot bat during spring training and is making a strong case to be on the Opening Day roster. Through 11 contests, Teel has posted a .333/.474/.800 slash line with one double, two home runs, and a 4:4 BB:K. He has added six RBI and […]

Jasson Dominguez Launches Second Spring Home Run

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez went 1-for-3 with a two-run shot for his second long ball of spring training. He hit this home run off Detroit's top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe. Through 12 spring training contests, the switch-hitter has held a .229/.270/.400 line two stolen bases and a 2:10 BB:K. The top prospect […]

Chase Dollander Tosses Four Shutout Frames On Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander tossed four shutout frames during Thursday's spring training contest. He allowed just two hits, two walks, and struck out three batters. This is a much-needed bounce-back showing for Dollander as he allowed two hits and five earned runs across one 2/3 innings in his previous outing. The top […]

Drake Baldwin Fine After Allergic Reaction

Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin (illness) is feeling better on Friday after suffering an allergic reaction earlier in the week. The backstop was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to the reaction. Baldwin is projected to be the team's Opening Day starter with Sean Murphy (ribs) sidelined. Through 10 games in camp, Baldwin and held […]

Cade Povich Allows Five Runs On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich allowed eight hits and five earned runs across 4 2/3 innings of work on Thursday. Povich was cruising through his first four innings, allowing just one run with three hits. However, in the fifth inning, the southpaw stumbled and served up four runs and five hits, including a home […]

Max Scherzer Throws Successful Session On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) threw a successful session on Friday morning. According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the right-hander "let it rip" and did not appear to face any setbacks. The team is expected to provide an update in the coming days. The 40-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his […]

Riley Greene Expected To See Time In Center Field

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene could see more opportunities in center field at the start of the season. Last season, Greene made most of his starts in left field but did occasionally get the nod in center. However, due to the numerous injuries in the Detroit outfield, Greene may shift to a permanent role in […]

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 […]