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Mitch White TOR SPBlue Jays' Mitch White: Lands on 15-day injured list
2m agoWhite was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Thursday with right elbow inflammation, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
White has dealt with both shoulder and elbow issues this spring and it's unclear when he might be available as an option for the Jays. He's out of options, so White will rejoin the big club when healthy whether that's as a reliever or part of the rotation.
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Brad Miller TEX LFRangers' Brad Miller: Pops Opening Day homer
2m agoMiller started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 11-7 win over the Phillies.
The lefty-hitting Miller slotted into the Opening Day lineup against Philadelphia righty Aaron Nola. DH should be a rotation this year with Miller sharing the role with the Rangers' catchers, Jonah Heim and Mitch Garver.
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Robbie Grossman TEX LFRangers' Robbie Grossman: Homers from left side
5m agoGrossman started in right field went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Thursday's 11-7 win over Philadelphia.
Grossman's three-run shot was part of the Rangers' nine-run fourth inning and tied the game after Texas had fallen behind 5-0. The switch-hitting Grossman launched it from the left side, which is supposed to be his weaker side. He's expected to serve as the team's primary left fielder -- he moved there later in the game -- but center fielder Leody Taveras' oblique injury may upset lineup plans early on. Adolis Garcia started in center while Josh Smith manned left field.
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Victor Robles WAS CFNationals' Victor Robles: Shows patience to begin season
7m agoRobles went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in an Opening Day loss to Atlanta.
The center fielder drew only 17 walks in 132 games last season and carries a career .307 OBP, so Robles' sudden display of patience to begin the 2023 campaign is encouraging. His offensive production has cratered the last three years, but he's still only 25 years old, and his athletic ability has never been in question. An improved approach at the plate could allow Robles to regain at least some of the form that saw him slug 17 homers and steal 28 bases back in 2019, but he'll need more than one good game to get back on the fantasy radar in most formats.
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Hyun-Jin Ryu TOR SPBlue Jays' Hyun Jin Ryu: Placed on 15-day IL
8m agoRyu was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Thursday with a left elbow UCL tear, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
While he's only going on the 15-day IL for now, Ryu should eventually move to the 60-day IL when the Jays need the 40-man roster spot. The left-hander is hoping to make it back from Tommy John surgery by July.
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Dominic Smith WAS 1BNationals' Dominic Smith: On base three times Thursday
13m agoSmith went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's loss to Atlanta.
Not much went right for the Nationals on Opening Day, and an argument could be made that the team's best offensive player was the Sun after Washington's first two hits came on pop-ups that got lost by Atlanta fielders. Smith is a credible alternative though, as he reached base three times in his Nats debut. The 27-year-old has seen more than 200 plate appearances in a season only once in his career, but he should get every chance to fulfill the promise he flashed on occasion as a Met after being a first-round pick in 2013.
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Darrynton Evans CHI RBDarrynton Evans: Working out for Indianapolis
27m agoThe Colts are hosting Evans for a tryout Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Evans, a 2020 third-round pick of the Titans, garnered 64 yards on 13 carries with the Bears last season, but became an unrestricted free agent back in March. Indianapolis already has Zack Moss and Deon Jackson present as depth behind Jonathan Taylor (ankle), but Evans' experience in the kick return game could help his chances of earning an opportunity.
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Carlos Watkins DAL DECardinals' Carlos Watkins: Reaches deal with Cardinals
13h agoWatkins signed with the Cardinals on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Watkins is a six-year veteran and has played for both the Texans and Cowboys. Last year in Dallas, he tallied 26 total tackles across 12 games and 270 defensive snaps. He figures to occupy a rotational role along the defensive line with his new team.
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Keanu Neal TB SSSteelers' Keanu Neal: Officially signs with Steelers
15h agoThe Steelers signed Neal (hip) to a two-year contract Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
As expected, Neal will join Pittsburgh in 2023 where he'll pursue his eighth year of professional ball. Across the last two seasons as a member of both the Cowboys and Buccaneers, the 2017 Pro-Bowler has more or less switched off between being a starter as well as a rotational secondary piece. Neal is now in line to compete with Damontae Kazee throughout the offseason for an opportunity to start next to fellow safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
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Breiden Fehoko LAC DTSteelers' Breiden Fehoko: Signs with Pittsburgh
15h agoThe Steelers signed Fehoko on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Fehoko is now slated to suit up for the Steelers for at least the 2023 campaign following Thursday's announcement. The 26-year-old originally joined the Chargers in 2020 as an undrafted free agent, and he's currently coming off his most productive season in which he tallied 26 tackles across 10 appearances. Fehoko is set to compete with Montravius Adams throughout the offseason for Pittsburgh's starting defensive tackle spot.
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Keanu Neal TB SS
Keanu Neal: Likely moving to Pittsburgh
16h agoNeal (hip) is expected to sign with the Steelers, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Neal, a 2016 first-round pick and Pro-Bowler, appears as if he'll pursue his eighth campaign in the NFL as a member of the Steelers. The 27-year-old spent the first five years of his career in Atlanta before suiting up for the Cowboys in 2021 and eventually for the Buccaneers in 2022. Across 17 appearances last season, Neal amassed 63 tackles, four passes defensed and one interception.
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Wes Martin CLE OGBrowns' Wes Martin: Heading to Cleveland
17h agoThe Browns signed Martin on Thursday, Anthony Poisal of the team's official site reports.
Martin now provides additional interior depth on Cleveland's offensive line behind guards Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller. In 2022, the 26-year-old mainly operated as a special-teams blocker across six appearances with the Commanders.
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Jamal Murray DEN PGNuggets' Jamal Murray: Unlikely to play Friday
9h agoMurray (injury management) is unlikely to play Friday against the Suns, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
After playing 36 minutes in the first leg of the Nuggets' back-to-back Thursday, coach Mike Malone made it clear after the game that the guard is unlikely to play Friday. With the postseason approaching, Denver's electing to be cautious with its' star players with only six games remaining in the regular season.
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Naz Reid MIN CTimberwolves' Naz Reid: Gets diagnosed with broken wrist
9h agoReid (wrist) is expected to miss a significant period of time, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After landing on the injury report as questionable heading into Friday's matchup with the Lakers, Reid suffered a broken wrist and should be considered out indefinitely for now. The center was having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 18.4 minutes of action. Expect Nathan Knight and Taurean Prince to see additional minutes while Reid is unavailable.
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Bobby Portis MIL PFBucks' Bobby Portis: Notches double-double off bench
12h agoPortis notched 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes during Thursday's 140-99 loss to the Celtics.
Portis provided a spark off the bench Thursday for the Bucks, finishing as one of three players in double figures in scoring while posting a team-high rebound mark in a double-double performance. Portis has secured a double-double in two of his last three appearances.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL PFBucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Top scorer in limited time on floor
12h agoAntetokounmpo ended with 24 points (11-27 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Thursday's 140-99 loss to the Celtics.
Antetokounmpo once again led Milwaukee in scoring, also leading the team in shots made even though he shot just 40.1 percent from the field Thursday. Antetokounmpo has surpassed the 20-point mark in 13 straight games.
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Malcolm Brogdon BOS PGCeltics' Malcolm Brogdon: Leads bench in double-digit outing
12h agoBrogdon amassed 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and four steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 140-99 win over the Bucks.
Brogdon saw extended time on the court due to the blowout nature of Thursday's game, leading Boston's second unit in scoring, shots made and assists with another double-digit point total. Brogdon has tallied 10 or more points in eight of his last 10 outings.
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Marcus Smart BOS PGCeltics' Marcus Smart: Nears double-double in blowout win
12h agoSmart contributed 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Thursday's 140-99 win over the Bucks.
Smart nearly tallied a double-double in 27 minutes during Thursday's blowout win, leading the team in assists while finishing as one of five Celtics in double figures in scoring. Smart, who ended up two dimes short of a double-double, has secured 10 points and five assists in three of his last five games.
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Jack Roslovic CLB CBlue Jackets' Jack Roslovic: Extends point streak in loss
1m agoRoslovic scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Roslovic opened the scoring in the first period with Columbus' lone tally of the night, swatting a feed from Liam Foudy on an odd-man rush to give the Jackets an early lead. Roslovic has quietly put up points in five straight games, tallying three goals and four assists in that span. The 26-year-old center is up to 43 points (10 goals, 33 assists) through 71 games this season.
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David Pastrnak BOS RWBruins' David Pastrnak: Nets OT winner
5m agoPastrnak scored the winning goal in overtime in Thursday's 2-1 win over Columbus.
Pastrnak skated his way into a partial breakaway before dekeing past Michael Hutchinson and burying a backhander. The tally extends Pastrnak's goal-scoring streak to three games. The 26-year-old winger is up to 53 goals and 99 points, both career bests, through 75 games this season.
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Jake Evans MON CCanadiens' Jake Evans: Extends assist streak
1h agoEvans had an assist over 15:17 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
Evans and rookie Sean Farrell broke out of the zone and played pass before the rookie sank the first goal of his career. The helper extended Evans streak to four consecutive games with an assist. Farrell, who skated on the second line in his NHL debut Tuesday, was moved to the third line, which has been hot of late. Brendan Gallagher had scored in three straight before Farrell extended the unit's streak. The common bond in all the goals was Evans.
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Mike Matheson MON DCanadiens' Mike Matheson: Closes in on career high
1h agoMatheson logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits over 29:16 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Florida.
Matheson picked up the secondary helper on Rafael Harvey-Pinard's tally for his 11th point (four on the power play) in the last 10 games. His second-half scoring surge, during which Matheson's logged seven goals and 15 assists over 25 contests, leaves him one point shy of the career-high 31 he posted last season in Pittsburgh. What stands out is that Matheson played 74 games last season compared to just 42 in 2022-23.
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Mike Hoffman MON CCanadiens' Mike Hoffman: Logs power-play helper
2h agoHoffman had a power-play assist and one blocked shot over 17:11 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
Hoffman fed Rafael Harvey-Pinard who redirected the puck for Montreal's second goal, giving Hoffman seven points (three on the power play) in the last nine games. The scoring burst aligns with him being put on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Harvey-Pinard.
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Nicolas Roy LV CGolden Knights' Nicolas Roy: Garners power-play helper Thursday
7h agoRoy notched a power-play assist and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Sharks.
Roy set up an Ivan Barbashev tally early in the second period. Over his last four games, Roy has two goals, one assist and 15 shots on net while moving around the lineup regularly. The 26-year-old has done that for most of the season and it hasn't negatively impacted his play. Roy has 13 goals, 15 helpers, five power-play points, 91 shots, 78 hits and a plus-9 rating through 58 contests.
