Giants Sign Kenny Golladay

The Giants and former Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal. The contract, which includes $40 million in guaranteed cash, automatically puts New York in the postseason conversation in the NFC East, a division that could be on the upswing. The 27-year-old appeared in just five contests during the […]

Pablo Lopez Likely To Start Second Game Of Opening Series

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez will likely be the Game 2 starter in the opening series with the Tampa Bay Rays, reports William Ladson of MLB.com. Lopez put up solid numbers in 2020, posting a 3.61 ERA and 24.6 percent strikeout rate in 57 1/3 innings. He made two starts against the Rays last […]

Antti Raanta Looks For Success Versus Low-Scoring Ducks

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta will go for his fifth win of the season on Saturday against the Ducks. The Finnish netminder has lost back-to-back starts, but he faces a side that is averaging only 2.23 goals per game for the season, which should provide a good opportunity to get back on track. Raanta's overall […]

Clint Frazier Dealing With A Minor Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor injury and is sitting against Baltimore on Sunday as a result. Frazier has missed significant time in past seasons with ankle, oblique, and head (concussion) injuries, but he's been healthy so far this spring and it's not clear what this new injury is. […]

Zach Sanford, Oskar Sundqvist Won't Play On Saturday

St. Louis Blues forwards Zach Sanford and Oskar Sundqvist will miss Saturday's matchup with the Sharks. Sanford has been added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and Sundqvist exited Friday's 2-1 shootout win over San Jose with a lower-body injury. The Blues just can't get any luck with injuries this season, as Jaden Schwartz was […]

Josh Jung To Undergo Surgery For Stress Fracture In Foot

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (foot) will undergo surgery to have a screw placed after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Jung — the top ranked prospect in Texas' system according to MLBPipeline — is expected to miss six to eight weeks following surgery. […]

James Wiseman Remains Out On Saturday

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman will remain out on Saturday against the Grizzlies. The rookie has missed his last few games while adhering to health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. With Wiseman out of the mix for the next few games, the team should continue to run small, with Kevon Looney probably getting the […]

Devan Dubnyk Takes On Blues Saturday Night

San Jose Sharks goaltender Devan Dubnyk will face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, trying to get back on track after dropping two consecutive outings against Vegas. The veteran netminder has had very little success this season with only three wins in 11 starts. He posted his first shutout of the season last week against […]

Victor Robles "Feels Fine" After Back Injury Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (back) was feeling better on Saturday after exiting Friday's game early with back tightness, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports. Robles exited the game Friday with after injuring himself running for a ball in the outfield. Zuckerman reports that manager Davey Martinez said Robles was already scheduled for the day […]

Jack Campbell Makes Fourth Start Of The Year

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell will record his fourth start of the season on Saturday against Calgary. He is looking to protect a perfect 3-0-0 record. Campbell has produced one shutout and boasts a 1.33 goals-against average for the season with a .951 save percentage. His confidence must be sky-high, but the same can't […]

Braden Holtby In Canucks Goal On Saturday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby will start Saturday's rematch against Montreal. Vancouver beat the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime Friday night to take their winning streak to four games, so Holtby will be backed by a hot team. He has put together a 4-6-1 record for the season with a 3.56 goals-against average and a .893 […]

Tyler Toffoli Sitting Out On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Tyler Toffoli will miss Saturday's contest against the Canucks with an undisclosed injury. Artturi Lehkonen will take over his spot on the third line. The sound you are hearing is the sigh of relief by the Canucks, against whom Toffoli has nine goals in eight appearances this season. He's been very productive […]

Bobby Ryan Returns After Two-Game Absence

Detroit Red Wings winger Bobby Ryan will return to the lineup on Saturday versus Dallas after missing two games with an undisclosed injury. The veteran winger started his career in Detroit with four goals in three games, but he's has had very little success since his red-hot start to the season, boasting 13 points in […]

Anton Khudobin Takes On Improving Red Wings Squad

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin will record his 15th start of the season on Saturday against the Red Wings. He has a poor 5-8-1 record ahead of the contest with a 2.65 goals-against average, a .907 save percentage, and two shutouts. Detroit has been among the worst teams in the league this season, but they […]

James Reimer Likely To Get The Nod Versus Columbus

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer is likely to start against Columbus on Saturday. The 32-year-old is looking to get back to winning ways after dropping his last decision to Detroit 4-2. He was on a four-game winning streak before taking the loss and has performed well throughout the campaign with a 12-4-0 record. Reimer has […]

Elvis Merzlikins Starts For Columbus On Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will make his 10th start of the season in Saturday's road outing against Carolina. The Latvian netminder carries a 4-3-2 record ahead of the clash with a 3.02 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage, and one shutout. He beat the Stars in his last outing but has picked up […]

Carter Hart Goes For Another Win Versus Islanders

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will start between the pipes in Saturday's road outing against the Islanders. He's looking for a second win of the week in the matchup, after producing 22 saves in Thursday's 4-3 victory. Hart is 8-6-3 for the season with a 3.70 goals-against average, a .880 save percentage, and one shutout. […]

Eric Hosmer Scratched From Lineup Saturday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (stomach) was scratched from the lineup on Saturday with a stomach ailment, according to Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Heilbrunn reports that Hosmer was feeling nauseous and dealing with stomach problems when he arrived at the facility Saturday morning. He told manager Jayce Tingler that his […]

Tom Wilson Returns From Suspension

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson will be back in the lineup on Saturday against the Rangers, after serving a seven-game suspension for a dangerous hit on Boston's Brandon Carlo. Washington won all seven games without him, so Wilson wasn't missed much, but he will bring some extra goal-threat and toughness into the lineup. Wilson […]

Keith Kinkaid Makes Fourth Start Of The Season

New York Rangers goaltender Keith Kinkaid will earn his fourth start of the season on Saturday against Washington. Igor Shesterkin (groin) has been back in practice, but it's Kinkaid who will finish off a back-to-back set against the Capitals. The 31-year-old has a 1-1-1 record for the season with a 2.32 goals-against average, a .905 […]

C.J. Cron Makes Rockies' Opening Day Roster

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron will make the Opening Day roster after having his contract purchased by the team on Saturday, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. With Brendan Rodgers being sidelined for at least the first month of the season due to a hamstring injury, Cron will take over at first base in Colorado […]

Ilya Samsonov Starts For Washington On Saturday

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov will guard the crease in Saturday's rematch with the Rangers. Vitek Vanecek produced a solid 32-save performance in Friday's 2-1 win over the Rangers and now it's Samsonov's turn to extend the team's winning streak. Washington was won seven in a row since losing to Boston on Mar. 5. Samsonov […]

Brad Keller Named Opening Day Starter For Royals

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller was named the Opening Day starter on Saturday, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. It will be Keller's second time as the Opening Day starter, as he comes off a 2020 campaign that saw him post a career-low 16.3 percent strikeout rate, and career-bests with […]

Kirby Yates To Likely Be Blue Jays Closer To Start Year

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Kirby Yates is the likely closer to open the 2021 season, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. According to Feinsand, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker described the situation as "it's his job to lose," although Feinsand also adds that it is contingent on Yates being healthy and ready to […]

Heliot Ramos Reassigned To Minor League Camp Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos was reassigned to Minor League camp on Saturday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. One of the top prospects in the Giants' system, Ramos was slashing .393/.414/.750 with three homers, six RBI and a stolen base in 13 games. Expect Ramos to spend at least the first […]

Adam Wainwright Likely To Start Cardinals' Home Opener

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright appears to be the likely starter for St. Louis in their home opener on April 8, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch-Post. Goold says that the team has not officially told Wainwright yet, but manager Mike Shildt said that it was "a strong possibility" that […]

Kyle Palmieri Keeps Up Good Form

New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri potted his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh with Jesper Bratt and Sami Vatanen setting him up. The 29-year-old has let down fantasy managers this season, but he has finally started to show some signs of life with four points in five games. […]

Stephen Curry Unlikely To Play Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Head coach Steve Kerr mentioned the team is likely going to wait until Curry is back to full health before letting him back on the court. Jordan Poole has been on fire since the All-Star break. He's […]

Sidney Crosby Picks Up Two Assists In Saturday's Win

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby handed out two assists in Saturday's 3-1 win over New Jersey. Crosby's line with Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust combined for six points in the game. The Penguins captain added three shots and two hits. Crosby now has four multi-point outings for the month, and he's finally averaging at least […]

Blake Griffin Nearing Return

Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin is nearing a return to the court, according to head coach Steve Nash. It sounds like the team is working with Griffin to make it an easy transition back onto the court. It's a new system with a new style of play and new teammates, so it's not always an […]