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  • J.J. McCarthy MIN QB
    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: All but locked in as starter?
    15m ago

    The Vikings have rejected multiple trade calls on McCarthy (knee) and aren't pursuing Aaron Rodgers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    It sounds like Minnesota will sign a veteran quarterback after losing Sam Darnold and Nick Mullen last week, but it won't be someone that represents a serious threat to take the starting job, unless maybe McCarthy has a disastrous spring/summer. The 10th overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft appeared ready to give Sam Darnold a serious run for his money last summer, throwing for 188 yards and two TDs in his preseason debut, only to be diagnosed with a torn meniscus a few days later. McCarthy had season-ending surgery in mid-August and didn't resume on-field work until the winter, but he should be back to full strength well before training camp. It isn't yet clear if he'll have any limitations during spring practices.

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  • Aaron Rodgers NYJ QB
    Aaron Rodgers: Not an option for Vikings?
    21m ago

    The Vikings are not pursuing Rodgers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Pelissero adds that the team has rejected trade calls on J.J. McCarthy and will move forward with the 22-year-old as their starting quarterback. The Vikings plan to add a veteran QB, but they're aiming lower than Rodgers, likely targeting players that will be okay with a backup role. Seemingly left with the Steelers and Giants as his options, Rodgers may make a decision soon on his next NFL home.

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  • Zachary Carter LV DT
    Raiders' Zachary Carter: Returning to Las Vegas
    13h ago

    The Raiders re-signed Carter on Tuesday.

    Carter spent time with the both the Bengals and Raiders last season and will now return to Las Vegas. He totaled 22 tackles (10 solo), with 1.5 sacks, in 12 games during the 2024 campaign and could have the opportunity to compete for a starting spot on the defensive line ahead of next season.

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  • Andre James LV OT
    Chargers' Andre James: Signs with Chargers
    14h ago

    James signed with the Chargers on Tuesday.

    James will stay in the AFC West after having started 11 games for the Raiders last season prior to being released as a post-June 1 cut. He will likely serve as Bradley Bozeman's backup during the 2-2025 campaign.

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  • Bryce Hall TB CB
    Buccaneers' Bryce Hall: Staying in Tampa Bay
    14h ago

    The Buccaneers re-signed Hall to a one-year deal Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

    Hall will return to Tampa Bay where he appeared in one game last season before landing on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. Now healthy again, he will look to contribute both as a reserve defender and a special teamer.

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  • Mecole Hardman KC WR
    Packers' Mecole Hardman: Signing with Packers
    14h ago

    The Packers signed Hardman (knee) to a one-year deal Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Hardman will head to Green Bay after catching 12 passes for 90 yards and carrying the ball five times for an additional 62 yards and a touchdown in 12 games for the Chiefs last season. He suffered a knee injury in December that landed him on injured reserve but can contribute on both offense and as a returner once healthy.

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  • Roki Sasaki LAD SP
    Dodgers' Roki Sasaki: No-decision in MLB debut
    2m ago

    Sasaki didn't factor in the decision Wednesday against the Cubs in Tokyo after giving up one run on one hit and five walks over three innings. He struck out three.

    The 23-year-old appeared to be battling some nerves as he threw just 25 of his 56 pitches for strikes, but he buckled down after issuing a bases-loaded walk during the third inning with two straight strikeouts to end the frame. The control issues aside, it was a good debut for Sasaki, who was able to limit the damage to a single run despite the significant traffic. The right-hander will now have some time before the Dodgers start their domestic schedule against the Tigers next Thursday. Sasaki will likely continue to have some pitch restrictions as he builds up his workload over his next few starts.

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  • Juan Brito CLE SS
    Guardians' Juan Brito: Homers again
    22m ago

    Brito started at second base went 2-for-4 with with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against the Rangers.

    Four of Brito's six Cactus League hits have left the park, giving him a lopsided spring line of .176/.222/.529 through 13 games. He's one of a host of competitors for the open job at second base. Brito's defense and speed are mediocre, which means his 20-homer potential needs to be enough to overlook those shortcomings.

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  • Rafael Devers BOS 3B
    Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Won't play third base this spring
    27m ago

    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that it's very unlikely Devers will play third base before the end of spring training, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Cora still hasn't officially announced that Alex Bregman will be his third baseman and Devers will be his designated hitter this season, but his pronouncement Wednesday should put any doubt to rest. Devers has just two games under his belt this spring, as he's been working on getting his timing down at the plate following last season's shoulder issues.

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  • Tyler Freeman CLE 2B
    Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Moving around diamond
    38m ago

    Freeman started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against Texas.

    Freeman, who launched his second Cactus League homer in the sixth inning, is thriving in a super-utility role. He's appeared in 13 games and has starts at second base (three), shortstop (one), third base (one), center field (four), right field (three) and DH (one). While second base gives him the best chance for a starting gig, Freeman's versatility will keep him employed in the majors in 2025. He's hitting .313/.421/.656 with six extra-base hits, five RBI, five runs and a stolen base this spring.

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  • Jared Jones PIT SP
    Pirates' Jared Jones: Set to miss final spring start
    41m ago

    Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Jones experienced elbow discomfort during his most recent bullpen session and won't be able to make his final Grapefruit League start later this week, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Shelton said that the Pirates will have internal conversations regarding when Jones will be able to make his first start of the season, but given that elbow discomfort can often foreshadow a more significant injury, the young right-hander would seem at high risk of landing on the injured list. Before a decision is made on Jones' next steps, the Pirates will presumably wait and see how his elbow responds to a few days of rest. If Jones is shelved to begin the season, the Pirates could open up a spot in the rotation for prospect Thomas Harrington, who wasn't expected to break camp with the big club but excelled in his first Grapefruit League start Tuesday.

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  • Luis Ortiz CLE SP
    Guardians' Luis L. Ortiz: Six walks allowed
    1h ago

    Ortiz allowed four runs on two hits and six walks while striking out two over four innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Rangers.

    It another rocky outing for Ortiz, who made his fifth Cactus League start. The free passes continued a trend that has seen him walk 11 batters over his last 10.1 spring innings and 12 overall in 14.2 innings. Unsurprisingly, the walks have wreaked havoc on his spring ERA which remained in double digits (11.66). Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that the right-hander's stuff plays when he's in the zone, but Ortiz needs to work on being more consistent with his delivery. "Because when we see him in the zone, we see what he can do. And that's to be an elite pitcher," Vogt said. Ortiz is short on experience in the majors, having appeared in 59 games (34 starts) since his debut in 2022. He'll continue to work with pitching coach Carl Willis to bring out the 2024 version of Ortiz, who posted a 3.32 ERA in 37 games (15 starts) for Pittsburgh.

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  • Robert Williams III POR C
    Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Remains out for Wednesday
    8h ago

    Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

    Williams hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 22 due to the left knee sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Denver.

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  • Aaron Nesmith IND SF
    Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Off injury report for Wednesday
    8h ago

    Nesmith (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

    Nesmith is set to return to game action after missing Monday's win over the Timberwolves due to a left ankle injury. The 25-year-old has made eight appearances in March, during which he has averaged 17.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per contest.

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  • Sam Hauser BOS SF
    Celtics' Sam Hauser: Comes up short in spot start
    9h ago

    Hauser closed Tuesday's 104-96 victory over Brooklyn with eight points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt) and seven rebounds across 29 minutes.

    Hauser remained in the starting lineup after Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were both ruled out due to knee injuries. Despite the promotion, Hauser failed to have a meaningful impact, scoring in single digits for the eighth time in the past 10 games. At best, he provides the Celtics with a somewhat reliable perimeter scoring threat. He is currently averaging 2.1 three-pointers in 20.9 minutes per game through 59 games played.

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  • DaQuan Jeffries CHA SG
    Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Pours in 19 points in loss
    9h ago

    Jeffries racked up 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 loss to Atlanta.

    Jeffries tied the team-high mark in points during an efficient outing Tuesday. Additionally, the 27-year-old recorded his second-highest scoring output on season, marking his fifth game with double-digit points. Jeffries has carved out a significant role in Charlotte's rotation this season, and he has started in seven of the club's last eight outings. The fifth-year forward has scored at least 13 points in three of those eight games.

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  • Neemias Queta BOS C
    Celtics' Neemias Queta: Muted role continues
    9h ago

    Queta recorded four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across nine minutes during Tuesday's 104-96 win over Brooklyn.

    Queta was used sparingly off the bench again, an all too familiar story when it comes to assessing what has been a disappointing season. Even with both Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford missing time throughout the season, Queta has been unable to find consistent minutes. Having suited up on 53 occasions, he is averaging just 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 14.4 minutes per game.

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  • Torrey Craig BOS SF
    Celtics' Torrey Craig: Back in rotation Tuesday
    9h ago

    Craig had two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over eight minutes during Tuesday's 104-96 victory over the Nets.

    Craig was back in the rotation Tuesday, suiting up for the Celtics for just the third time in the past six games. Even with an abundance of players missing time, Craig has been unable to carve out a meaningful role. He has played nine games since arriving in Boston, averaging 3.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per contest.

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  • Lucas Condotta MON C
    Canadiens' Lucas Condotta: Secures two-year extension
    4m ago

    Condotta agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with Montreal on Wednesday.

    Condotta has played in seven NHL games this season, with his last appearance coming back on Nov, 23 versus Vegas. In the minors, the 27-year-old forward has been decently productive with 23 points in 50 minor-league outings for the Rocket. Given the deal's two-way nature, fantasy players should probably expect Condotta to play the bulk of games in the minors.

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  • Rafael Harvey-Pinard MON LW
    Canadiens' Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Set for six-week absence
    12m ago

    Harvey-Pinard suffered an upper-body injury that will sideline him for six weeks, AHL Laval announced Wednesday.

    Harvey-Pinard only saw action in one NHL game this season against the Wild on Jan. 30. In that appearance, the 26-year-old winger recorded one hit in 8:54 of ice time. With this injury, the Quebec native may not be available to be added to the team as a Black Ace if the Habs do make the postseason.

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  • Ben Chiarot DET D
    Red Wings' Ben Chiarot: Grabs helper in loss
    7h ago

    Chiarot notched an assist and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals.

    Chiarot has a helper in two of his last three contests following a 12-game slump. The 33-year-old is not known to be a generally productive player for fantasy managers, but he can chip in some hits and blocks for those that need to target the physical categories. For the season, the defenseman has 11 points, 94 shots on net, 51 PIM, 106 hits and 121 blocked shots over 67 appearances.

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  • Martin Fehervary WAS D
    Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Reaches 20-point mark
    7h ago

    Fehervary notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

    Fehervary has earned five points over nine games in March, including a helper in each of his last two outings. That surge on offense has helped the 25-year-old defenseman secure the first 20-point campaign of his career. He's up to four goals, 16 assists, 64 shots on net, 119 hits, 136 blocked shots and a plus-19 rating through 68 appearances in a stay-at-home role in the Capitals' bottom four.

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  • Kris Letang PIT D
    Penguins' Kris Letang: Staying consistent on offense
    7h ago

    Letang logged an assist and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

    Letang has not gone more than two games without a point since the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Over his last 13 outings, he has a goal, seven assists, a plus-1 rating, 27 shots on net and 29 blocked shots. The 37-year-old blueliner is at 28 points, 139 shots on net, 99 hits, 88 blocks and a minus-15 rating through 63 contests overall. This will likely end up being his lowest-scoring season in eight years, and given his age, he's not a good bounce-back candidate for future campaigns.

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  • Hudson Fasching NYI RW
    Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Produces assist in win
    7h ago

    Fasching logged an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

    Fasching has played in 10 straight contests for the Islanders, his longest stretch in the lineup all season. The 29-year-old has earned two assists in that span while seeing bottom-six minutes. That's all of his offense through 29 outings overall, and he's added 18 shots on net, 20 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating. Fasching's limited role and lack of scoring make him a poor option for most fantasy managers.

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