Gustav Forsling Scores Game-Winner In Overtime

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling finished with two goals in Saturday's 7-6 overtime victory. Forsling joined in on the Panthers comeback with one of the four goals that were scored in the third period to help the team force overtime. In the extra frame, the 25-year-old defenseman scored the game-winner to complete the four-goal deficit […]

Ross Chastain Looks To Go Back-To-Back

Ross Chastain comes into Richmond on a high, winning his first career NASCAR Cup Series race last Sunday in Austin. Chastain had another solid qualifying run on Saturday, coming in eighth with a time of 22.767 seconds. Chastain and the Trackhouse Racing team are here to show that they are ready to compete with the […]

Cardinals Extend Harrison Bader On Saturday

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed outfielder Harrison Bader to a two-year contract extension that covers his final two years of arbitration, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is worth $10.4 million. Bader, 27, is coming off a productive 2021 in which he slashed .267/.324/.460 with 16 HRs, nine stolen bases, 45 […]

Brandon Lowe Having Strong Spring

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Brandon Lowe is having a great spring to this point, batting .333 with a home run, six RBI, five walks, and four strikeouts in 21 at-bats. Spring stats should always be taken with a grain of salt, but Lowe's performance has to be encouraging for fantasy managers. The 27-year-old slashed […]

Yegor Sharangovich Records Hat Trick Against Panthers

New Jersey Devils forward Yegor Sharangovich finished with a hat trick in Saturday's 7-6 overtime loss against the Panthers. The 23-year-old scored the opening goal of the game and then added another two goals in the second period, giving the Devils a three-goal lead at the time. Sharangovich snapped a four-game goalless drought and now […]

Kevin Harvick Looking To Improve On Recent Form

Kevin Harvick adds to the list of drivers starting in the top 10 of Sunday's race that have had a lot of past success at the track. Harvick is a three-time winner at the Richmond Raceway. However, he hasn't won since 2013. That doesn't mean he has performed poorly, taking a top-10 position in eight […]

Luis Castillo and Lucas Sims Throw Bullpens Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-handers Luis Castillo (shoulder) and Lucas Sims (elbow) threw bullpen sessions on Saturday, according to Bobby Nightengale. The duo will begin the season on the 10-day injured list but shouldn't miss much time, expected to be ready by late April at the latest. Castillo is looking to keep his momentum going after pitching […]

Jorge Polanco Has Just Two Hits This Spring

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco has gotten off to a very slow start this spring, slashing .077/.172/.231 with one home run, two RBI, and nine strikeouts in 26 at-bats. Fantasy managers would prefer to see him hitting better, but he had a solid 2021 season, slashing .269/.323/.503 with 33 HR, 98 RBI, and 11 […]

Martin Truex Jr. Looking For One More Richmond Victory

Martin Truex Jr. loves racing at Richmond Raceway, and surprisingly, his sixth starting position for Sunday is his third-worst starting position in the last 10 races at this track. It would be hard not to believe that Truex will make a run for the top spot again on Sunday, as he has won the crown […]

Erik Jones Could Struggle Up Top At Richmond

Erik Jones put in a solid time of 22.747 seconds in qualifying to take the fifth position in Sunday's race alongside Martin Truex Jr. Jones started both races at Richmond last season in 30th or below in the Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet. He performed well at the track as a member of Joe Gibbs Racing, […]

Lance Lynn Injured In Saturday's Spring Game

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn left Saturday's Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with an apparent leg injury. He pitched 3.1 innings before his exit, walking one and striking out five while allowing four earned runs. After throwing a pitch, Lynn walked off the mound and limped to the dugout, according to […]

Javier Baez Having Slow Spring

Detroit Tigers second baseman/shortstop Javier Baez has not gotten off to the best start with his new team this spring. The 29-year-old signed a six-year, $140 million contract this off-season, but is batting just .222 with a .370 slugging percentage, no walks, and five strikeouts in 27 at-bats. Baez's role with the team is solidified […]

Wade LeBlanc Retires Saturday

Free-agent left-hander Wade LeBlanc is calling it a career after 13 seasons in the big leagues, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The 37-year-old had an up and down career altogether but will end with a lifetime ERA of 4.54, spending time with nine clubs. LeBlanc went unsigned during the offseason but pitched in […]

Chase Briscoe To Start Fourth On Sunday

Chase Briscoe led the way for Stewart-Haas Racing, qualifying in fourth as one of three from the team in the top 10. Briscoe put in a time of 22.658 seconds to finish just ahead of Erik Jones and Martin Truex Jr., getting him the start alongside six-time champion Kyle Busch. The betting odds aren't buying […]

Kevin Gausman To Start Second Game Of Season

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman will start the team's second game of the season at home against the Rangers, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Gausman signed a five-year, $110 million contract with the Jays this off-season, but Jose Berrios will get the Opening Day nod. The 31-year-old had a stellar 2021 season, going 14-6 […]

Randy Arozarena Doubles Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-3 with a double in an 8-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Grapefruit League action on Saturday. Arozarena is having an excellent spring, hitting .455 with three runs and four RBI across 22 at-bats. After making a name for himself in the 2020 postseason, the 27-year-old has […]

Giancarlo Stanton Walks Twice On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton went 0-for-1 with two walks and a strikeout in a 10-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in Grapefruit League action on Saturday. Stanton enjoyed a relatively healthy season in 2021 and finished with 35 homers in 139 games played. The veteran slugger possesses huge power upside in his bat, […]

Austin Riley Hitting .190 This Spring

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in a 10-0 loss to the New York Yankees in Grapefruit League action on Saturday. Riley was a breakout star in 2021, smacking 33 homers while hitting .303 with 91 runs and 107 RBI in 160 games. The 25-year-old possesses impressive power and should […]

William Byron Will Struggle To Hold His Place

William Byron was the lone Hendrick Motorsports car to qualify in the top 10 on Saturday, coming in at a top speed of just .20 mph less than the pole-sitter Ryan Blaney. The Richmond track hasn't been the greatest for Byron, as he has finished lower than he started in six of seven races. Byron […]

Adalberto Mondesi Hitting .273 This Spring

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is having a solid spring as he prepares for the start of the regular season. Mondesi is hitting .273 with one homer, four runs and three RBI across 22 at-bats. Injuries limited Mondesi to just 35 games in 2021, although the speedy infielder still managed to steal 15 bases […]

Ryan Blaney Takes Pole At Richmond

Ryan Blaney has historically struggled at the Richmond track, getting only one top-10 finish in 11 starts. He will look to turn that around this weekend, finishing on the pole position in qualifying for the second straight week with a speed of 119.782 mph. Blaney also posted the third-fastest lap in practice, so he could […]

Cedric Mullins Having A Slow Spring

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is off to a slow start in Grapefruit League action this spring. Mullins is hitting just .130 with one homer, three runs, two RBI, and a steal over 23 at-bats. The 27-year-old outfielder enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, hitting .291 with 30 homers, 91 runs, 59 RBI, and 30 […]

Eloy Jimenez Enjoying A Solid Spring

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is putting together a solid spring as he gears up for the regular season. Jimenez is hitting .286 with two homers, three runs, and seven RBI over 28 at-bats in Cactus League action. The 25-year-old appeared in just 55 games for the White Sox in 2021 due to injury […]

Hunter Renfroe Dealing With Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (back) was scratched from Saturday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners with lower back tightness. According to Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the injury is "nothing serious." The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day, but Opening Day is a few days away. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation. He slashed […]

George Springer Continues Hot Spring

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been swinging a hot bat thus far this spring. After going 2-for-3 with a double and a run in a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Phillies in Grapefruit League action on Saturday, Springer is hitting .615 with one homer, four runs, and two RBI over 13 at-bats. The […]

Chance Sisco Released By The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners released catcher Chance Sisco on Saturday. He signed a minor-league contract with Seattle in mid-March with a chance to compete for a roster spot. The 27-year-old went 2-for-9 with a run scored over eight games in Spring Training. He slashed .149/.241/.189 with three doubles and four RBI over 83 plate appearances for […]

Jabrill Peppers Could Return Punts

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who signed with the team this past week, is viewed as "the favorite right now" to return punts for the team in 2022, according to Zack Cox of NESN. If this comes to fruition, Peppers would replace Gunner Olszewski, who signed with the Steelers. In his own five-year career, […]

Noah Fant Seeking Natural Usage With Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant hopes that the team deploys him in a way that feels more natural and appropriate this coming season, according to Will Petersen of 104.3 The Fan. The former first-round pick said he was drafted to "get down the field, make those explosive plays, and kind of be that pass […]

Craig Kimbrel Implodes In Dodgers Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel allowed four runs across one-third of an inning in Saturday's 10-2 exhibition loss to the San Francisco Giants. He surrendered a double and two home runs before exiting. The 33-year-old was confirmed as the team's primary closer after being traded from the Chicago White Sox to Los Angeles for […]

Deebo Samuel Could Have Easy Path To Extension

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel could have a smooth path to negotiating a contract extension this offseason, writes NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. The current trend of the market has put Samuel's next contract in the $22 million to $24 million per year range, establishing a very reasonable and less complicated negotiating process for […]