Klapka To Hit Century Mark as Flames Face Rangers

Adam Klapka will reach a significant milestone on Tuesday night, appearing in his 100th NHL game as the Calgary Flames face the New York Rangers.

The Praha, Czechia native is in his third season with the Flames and has recorded 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points, along with 145 penalty minutes, through his first 99 NHL appearances.

© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Klapka’s path to the league wasn’t a traditional one. After going undrafted, the towering forward signed with the Calgary organization in 2022 and spent time developing with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers before carving out a role at the NHL level.

“It's awesome,” Klapka told Flames TV on Tuesday when asked about appearing in his 100th game. “When I signed with the flames four years ago, I never thought it was going to be that many games, so I’m really appreciative for that, and I hope (I’m going to) add a couple hundred more.”

Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 235 pounds, Klapka has grown into a formidable physical presence. His physical style of play has been especially noticeable this season, where he currently ranks third in the NHL with 235 hits.

Klapka To Hit Century Mark as Flames Face Rangers

Adam Klapka will reach a significant milestone on Tuesday night, appearing in his 100th NHL game as the Calgary Flames face the New York Rangers.

The Praha, Czechia native is in his third season with the Flames and has recorded 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points, along with 145 penalty minutes, through his first 99 NHL appearances.

© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Klapka’s path to the league wasn’t a traditional one. After going undrafted, the towering forward signed with the Calgary organization in 2022 and spent time developing with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers before carving out a role at the NHL level.

“It's awesome,” Klapka told Flames TV on Tuesday when asked about appearing in his 100th game. “When I signed with the flames four years ago, I never thought it was going to be that many games, so I’m really appreciative for that, and I hope (I’m going to) add a couple hundred more.”

Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 235 pounds, Klapka has grown into a formidable physical presence. His physical style of play has been especially noticeable this season, where he currently ranks third in the NHL with 235 hits.

Klapka To Hit Century Mark as Flames Face Rangers

Adam Klapka will reach a significant milestone on Tuesday night, appearing in his 100th NHL game as the Calgary Flames face the New York Rangers.

The Praha, Czechia native is in his third season with the Flames and has recorded 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points, along with 145 penalty minutes, through his first 99 NHL appearances.

© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Klapka’s path to the league wasn’t a traditional one. After going undrafted, the towering forward signed with the Calgary organization in 2022 and spent time developing with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers before carving out a role at the NHL level.

“It's awesome,” Klapka told Flames TV on Tuesday when asked about appearing in his 100th game. “When I signed with the flames four years ago, I never thought it was going to be that many games, so I’m really appreciative for that, and I hope (I’m going to) add a couple hundred more.”

Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 235 pounds, Klapka has grown into a formidable physical presence. His physical style of play has been especially noticeable this season, where he currently ranks third in the NHL with 235 hits.

Minor's late putback gives 15-seed Pitt 64-63 win over Stanford in opener of ACC Tournament

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.

Minor finished just 2-of-10 shooting, missing all seven of his 3-point attempts, but sent the Panthers (13-19) into the second round against seventh-seeded NC State on Wednesday.

After Ebuka Okorie gave Stanford the lead on a three-point play with 26.2 seconds remaining, Minor missed a 3-pointer but the Panthers came up with the ball after a scramble. Minor missed a short jumper in the paint but put in the game-winner.

Okorie, coming in as the nation's second-leading freshman scorer at 23.1 points per game, finished with 14 for Stanford (20-12). Benny Gealer scored 11 points and AJ Rohosy had 10 points and a team-leading seven rebounds.

There were in 11 lead changes and four ties with Pitt prevailing on the strength of 20-7 advantage on the offensive boards, outscoring Stanford 25-7 in second-chance points and by 12 in the paint.

Pitt broke a tie by scoring the final eight points of the first half for a 31-23 lead. Stanford rallied to take a lead five times in the second half.

The Cardinal had beaten the Panthers 75-67 on Feb. 25 at home to start a four-game win streak heading into the tournament.

Up next

Pitt: The Panthers lost 81-72 at home to NC State on Jan. 24 in their only regular-season meeting.

Stanford: The loss looks to have ended the Cardinal's NCAA hopes as they await their postseason fate.

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Timberwolves vs Lakers Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for March 10

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Our NBA player prop projections return for tonight’s primetime clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, and the model has already flagged several standout opportunities.

After digging into the data and comparing our projections with the current market lines, we’ve identified the spots delivering the strongest betting value.

These Timberwolves vs. Lakers predictions aren’t based on gut feelings — they’re backed by the numbers.

If you’re putting together your betting card, these are the model’s favorite NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Timberwolves vs Lakers computer picks for March 10

Timberwolves TimberwolvesLakers Lakers
Edwards u29.5 points 
-110
James o18.5 points
+100
Randle o6.5 rebounds
-110
Doncic o7.5 assists
-140
DiVincenzo o2.5 3-pointers 
-120
Ayton o6.5 rebounds 
-112

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Timberwolves computer picks

Anthony Edwards Under 29.5 points (-110)

Projection: 28.4 points

Starting SGs haven’t had much success against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road this season, shooting just 37.1% from the field, which is the third-lowest in the NBA. Anthony Edwards has also stayed Under 29.5 points in four of his last 10 games.

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Julius Randle Over 6.5 rebounds (-110)

Projection: 6.5 rebounds

The Minnesota Timberwolves should see extra chances against the Lakers, who’ve played at the 7th-fastest pace over the last five games.

Julius Randle has also cleared 6.5 rebounds in seven of his last 10 games.

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Donte DiVincenzo Over 2.5 3-pointers (-120)

Projection: 2.8 3-pointers

The Timberwolves have been strong from deep on the road this season, knocking down 14.5 threes per game, which is the sixth-highest mark in the league. That trend lines up well for Donte DiVincenzo, who has gone Over 2.5 made threes in six of his last 10 games.

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Lakers computer picks

LeBron James Over 18.5 points (+100)

Projection: 19.7 points

The Lakers have been rolling offensively, ranking sixth in scoring over the last five games while also playing at the seventh-fastest pace in the league during that span.

The Timberwolves haven’t slowed things down either, sitting eighth in pace over their last 25 games — a setup that should create plenty of scoring chances.

That’s good news for LeBron James, who has cleared 18.5 points in seven of his last 10 games.

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Luka Doncic Over 7.5 assists (-140)

Projection: 8.4 assists

Luka Dončić has cleared the 7.5 assist line in five of his last 10 games, and the matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves gives him a solid path to reach that mark again tonight.

His usage naturally leads to high assist opportunities, especially when he draws double teams and kicks the ball out to shooters.

Timberwolves often send extra help toward elite scorers and strong ball handlers like Dončić, which will lead to open looks on the perimeter or easy dump-offs inside.

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Deandre Ayton Over 6.5 rebounds (-112)

Projection: 7.1 rebounds

Deandre Ayton has cleared 6.5 rebounds in seven of his last 10 games, and this matchup with the Timberwolves can also help boost those chances.

Minnesota often plays through perimeter creators like Edwards, which leads to a high volume of jump shots. More perimeter attempts typically translate into longer rebounds and additional chances for opposing bigs to clean the glass.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball AL-Only Dollar Values: Vlad Jr. fends off Nick Kurtz, Pete Alonso at first base

Presented below are our current dollar values for 5x5 12-team AL-only leagues using two catchers. For convenience, the values are divided by position starting with catcher.

We'll be keeping these updated through Opening Day.

⚾️ Coming soon: MLB returns to NBC and Peacock in 2026! In addition to becoming the exclusive home of Sunday Night Baseball, NBC Sports will broadcast MLB Sunday Leadoff, “Opening Day” and Labor Day primetime games, the first round of the MLB Draft, the entire Wild Card round of the postseason, and much more.

2026 Fantasy Baseball AL-only League Dollar Values

PosPlayerTeam$$
CCal RaleighMariners$28
CSalvador PerezRoyals$19
CShea LangeliersAthletics$18
CBen RiceYankees$17
CYainer DiazAstros$13
CAdley RutschmanOrioles$12
CAlejandro KirkBlue Jays$10
CKyle TeelWhite Sox$9
CLogan O’HoppeAngels$8
CRyan JeffersTwins$6
CCarter JensenRoyals$6
CDillon DinglerTigers$5
CBo NaylorGuardians$5
CAustin WellsYankees$5
CSamuel BasalloOrioles$4
CVictor CaratiniTwins$3
CCarlos NarvaezRed Sox$3
CEdgar QueroWhite Sox$2
CKyle HigashiokaRangers$1
CDanny JansenRangers$1
CNick FortesRays$1
CTravis d’ArnaudAngels$1
CHunter FeducciaRays$1
CConnor WongRed Sox$1
1BVladimir Guerrero Jr.Blue Jays$36
1BNick KurtzAthletics$33
1BPete AlonsoOrioles$33
1BVinnie PasquantinoRoyals$21
1BTyler SoderstromAthletics$20
1BJosh NaylorMariners$20
1BWillson ContrerasRed Sox$14
1BYandy DiazRays$12
1BNolan SchanuelAngels$8
1BSpencer TorkelsonTigers$8
1BJonathan ArandaRays$7
1BJosh BellTwins$6
1BJake BurgerRangers$4
1BKyle ManzardoGuardians$4
1BChristian WalkerAstros$4
1BRyan MountcastleOrioles$2
1BRhys HoskinsGuardians$2
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1BEric WagamanTwins$1
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1BCoby MayoOrioles$1
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2BLuke KeaschallTwins$19
2BJose AltuveAstros$18
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2BGleyber TorresTigers$10
2BBrendan DonovanMariners$10
2BJackson HollidayOrioles$7
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2BJeff McNeilAthletics$5
2BChristian MooreAngels$4
2BCole YoungMariners$3
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2BRomy GonzalezRed Sox$1
2BTravis BazzanaGuardians$1
2BMax MuncyAthletics$1
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3BMaikel GarciaRoyals$25
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3BIsaac ParedesAstros$11
3BMunetaka MurakamiWhite Sox$10
3BAddison BargerBlue Jays$9
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3BMiguel VargasWhite Sox$8
3BJosh JungRangers$6
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3BJordan WestburgOrioles$4
3BRyan McMahonYankees$3
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3BBlaze AlexanderOrioles$1
SSBobby Witt Jr.Royals$44
SSGunnar HendersonOrioles$35
SSZach NetoAngels$32
SSJeremy PenaAstros$20
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SSTrevor StoryRed Sox$13
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SSErnie ClementBlue Jays$5
SSCarlos CorreaAstros$5
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SSBrooks LeeTwins$4
SSBrayan RocchioGuardians$3
SSChase MeidrothWhite Sox$3
SSKevin McGonigleTigers$3
SSJosh SmithRangers$2
SSJose CaballeroYankees$2
SSZach McKinstryTigers$1
SSTaylor WallsRays$1
SSGabriel AriasGuardians$1
SSColt EmersonMariners$1
OFAaron JudgeYankees$50
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OFBrooks BaldwinWhite Sox$5
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OFChandler SimpsonRays$4
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OFColton CowserOrioles$4
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OFJesus SanchezBlue Jays$4
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OFDylan BeaversOrioles$4
OFJake MeyersAstros$3
OFDenzel ClarkeAthletics$3
OFParker MeadowsTigers$3
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OFAndrew BenintendiWhite Sox$3
OFCedric MullinsRays$3
OFGavin LuxRays$3
OFTrevor LarnachTwins$2
OFStarling MarteRoyals$2
OFLane ThomasRoyals$2
OFC.J. KayfusGuardians$2
OFZach ColeAstros$2
OFCam SmithAstros$2
OFIsaac CollinsRoyals$2
OFWenceel PerezTigers$2
OFChase DeLauterGuardians$2
OFJasson DominguezYankees$1
OFMatt VierlingTigers$1
OFNathan LukesBlue Jays$1
OFAustin HaysWhite Sox$1
OFNelson RadaAngels$1
OFNolan JonesGuardians$1
OFKyle IsbelRoyals$1
OFVictor RoblesMariners$1
OFAlejandro OsunaRangers$1
OFAustin MartinTwins$1
OFRyan ViladeRays$1
OFRandal GrichukYankees$1
OFJacob MeltonRays$1
DHJoc PedersonRangers$3
DHMasataka YoshidaRed Sox$1
DHAndrew McCutchenRangers$1
SPTarik SkubalTigers$39
SPGarrett CrochetRed Sox$33
SPLogan GilbertMariners$30
SPBryan WooMariners$24
SPMax FriedYankees$24
SPGeorge KirbyMariners$23
SPFramber ValdezTigers$23
SPHunter BrownAstros$22
SPJacob deGromRangers$21
SPDylan CeaseBlue Jays$21
SPJoe RyanTwins$20
SPCole RagansRoyals$20
SPSonny GrayRed Sox$17
SPKyle BradishOrioles$16
SPTanner BibeeGuardians$16
SPDrew RasmussenRays$16
SPKevin GausmanBlue Jays$15
SPMacKenzie GoreRangers$15
SPRanger SuarezRed Sox$15
SPGerrit ColeYankees$15
SPShane McClanahanRays$12
SPBryce MillerMariners$11
SPRyan PepiotRays$11
SPNathan EovaldiRangers$10
SPTrey YesavageBlue Jays$10
SPCarlos RodonYankees$9
SPGavin WilliamsGuardians$9
SPCody PonceBlue Jays$9
SPNick MartinezRays$9
SPZebby MatthewsTwins$8
SPKris BubicRoyals$8
SPReid DetmersAngels$8
SPCam SchlittlerYankees$8
SPShane BazOrioles$8
SPParker MessickGuardians$8
SPLuis CastilloMariners$8
SPShane BieberBlue Jays$7
SPNoah CameronRoyals$6
SPRyan WeathersYankees$5
SPJose SorianoAngels$5
SPJack FlahertyTigers$5
SPCristian JavierAstros$5
SPJustin VerlanderTigers$5
SPCasey MizeTigers$5
SPTatsuya ImaiAstros$4
SPTrevor RogersOrioles$4
SPBrayan BelloRed Sox$4
SPChris BassittOrioles$4
SPPayton TolleRed Sox$4
SPMax ScherzerBlue Jays$4
SPBailey OberTwins$4
SPJoey CantilloGuardians$3
SPMike BurrowsAstros$3
SPLuis MoralesAthletics$3
SPWill WarrenYankees$3
SPMichael WachaRoyals$2
SPZach EflinOrioles$2
SPSeth LugoRoyals$2
SPJack LeiterRangers$2
SPCody BradfordRangers$2
SPJoe BoyleRays$2
SPYusei KikuchiAngels$2
SPSteven MatzRays$2
SPGrayson RodriguezAngels$1
SPLuis GilYankees$1
SPConnelly EarlyRed Sox$1
SPSlade CecconiGuardians$1
SPRyan WeissAstros$1
SPDean KremerOrioles$1
SPShane SmithWhite Sox$1
SPKutter CrawfordRed Sox$1
SPLuis SeverinoAthletics$1
SPIan SeymourRays$1
SPDrew AndersonTigers$1
RPCade SmithGuardians$25
RPAroldis ChapmanRed Sox$23
RPAndres MunozMariners$21
RPGriffin JaxRays$19
RPDavid BednarYankees$19
RPJosh HaderAstros$19
RPJeff HoffmanBlue Jays$18
RPRyan HelsleyOrioles$16
RPKenley JansenTigers$12
RPBryan AbreuAstros$10
RPSeranthony DominguezWhite Sox$8
RPCarlos EstevezRoyals$6
RPGrant TaylorWhite Sox$4
RPRobert GarciaRangers$4
RPLouis VarlandBlue Jays$3
RPMark Leiter Jr.Athletics$3
RPLucas ErcegRoyals$3
RPMatt BrashMariners$2
RPKyle FinneganTigers$2
RPWill VestTigers$2
RPKirby YatesAngels$2
RPGarrett WhitlockRed Sox$2
RPTyler RogersBlue Jays$2
RPAndrew KittredgeOrioles$1
RPEdwin UcetaRays$1
RPEduard BazardoMariners$1
RPGabe SpeierMariners$1
RPBennett SousaAstros$1
RPFernando CruzYankees$1
RPCamilo DovalYankees$1
RPSteven OkertAstros$1
RPTyler WellsOrioles$1
RPJose A. FerrerMariners$1

Kings Vs Bruins Game Preview: Kings Look To Move Back Into A Playoff Spot

The Kings are coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. That game was a very important one for the Kings, who are now 1 point behind the Seattle Kraken for the final wild card spot. The Kings take on a very good Boston team, which is coming off a 5-4 comeback loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. So they will be looking to bounce back, especially after blowing a 3-0 lead in that game. 

Projected Kings Lines 

Here are the projected lines for the Kings

Artemi Panarin - Anze Kopitar - Adrian Kempe

Trevor Moore - Quinton Byfield - Alex Laferriere

Alex Turcotte - Scott Laughton - Jared Wright

Jeff Malott - Samuel Helenius - Taylor Ward

Mikey Anderson - Drew Doughty

Joel Edmundson - Brandt Clarke

Brian Dumoulin - Cody Ceci

Darcy Kuemper

Anton Forsberg

Projected Bruins Lines

Here are the projected lines for the Bruins

Marat Khusnutdinov - Elias Lindholm - David Pastrnak

Casey Mittelstadt - Pavel Zacha - Viktor Arvidsson

Michael Eyssimont - Fraser Minten - Morgan Geekie

Tanner Jeannot - Sean Kuraly - Mark Kastelic

Jonathan Aspirot - Charlie McAvoy

Nikita Zadorov - Andrew Peeke

Hampus Lindholm - Mason Lohrei

Jeremy Swayman

Joonas Korpisalo

Line Changes and Injuries

The Injuries for the Kings have not changed since yesterday, and Mathieu Joseph and Jacob Moverare are again scratches for tonight's matchup. For the Bruins, they have scratched Alex Steeves, Henri Jokiharju, Jordan Harris and have no injuries listed on the roster. 

The lines for the Kings are the same as yesterday, with the only change in goal: Kuemper is getting the nod today, as Forsberg made 28 saves in the win against Columbus. The Bruins are likely to start Jeremy Swayman, as Korpisalo started in their last game against the Penguins

Key Factors

The Kings are on their second night of a back-to-back, and the Bruins have been one of the best home teams in the NHL, posting a 24-8-1 home record this season. The Kings on the road this season have a 16-8-7 record, so while they are a better team away from home, they still lose in overtime. 

Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe look to continue their impressive play together. In the Blue Jackets game, both had 2 points, with Kempe scoring 2 goals and Panarin adding a goal and an assist. 

The Kings will have to be wary of the Bruins' depth offence, but also their physical defence, as the Bruins like to play physical, and the Kings will need an answer for that. 

Overall, this game is once again a very important one for the Kings as they look to move back into a playoff spot with a win tonight. My prediction for tonight's matchup is a 3-2 Kings win. 

Kings Vs Bruins Game Preview: Kings Look To Move Back Into A Playoff Spot

The Kings are coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. That game was a very important one for the Kings, who are now 1 point behind the Seattle Kraken for the final wild card spot. The Kings take on a very good Boston team, which is coming off a 5-4 comeback loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. So they will be looking to bounce back, especially after blowing a 3-0 lead in that game. 

Projected Kings Lines 

Here are the projected lines for the Kings

Artemi Panarin - Anze Kopitar - Adrian Kempe

Trevor Moore - Quinton Byfield - Alex Laferriere

Alex Turcotte - Scott Laughton - Jared Wright

Jeff Malott - Samuel Helenius - Taylor Ward

Mikey Anderson - Drew Doughty

Joel Edmundson - Brandt Clarke

Brian Dumoulin - Cody Ceci

Darcy Kuemper

Anton Forsberg

Projected Bruins Lines

Here are the projected lines for the Bruins

Marat Khusnutdinov - Elias Lindholm - David Pastrnak

Casey Mittelstadt - Pavel Zacha - Viktor Arvidsson

Michael Eyssimont - Fraser Minten - Morgan Geekie

Tanner Jeannot - Sean Kuraly - Mark Kastelic

Jonathan Aspirot - Charlie McAvoy

Nikita Zadorov - Andrew Peeke

Hampus Lindholm - Mason Lohrei

Jeremy Swayman

Joonas Korpisalo

Line Changes and Injuries

The Injuries for the Kings have not changed since yesterday, and Mathieu Joseph and Jacob Moverare are again scratches for tonight's matchup. For the Bruins, they have scratched Alex Steeves, Henri Jokiharju, Jordan Harris and have no injuries listed on the roster. 

The lines for the Kings are the same as yesterday, with the only change in goal: Kuemper is getting the nod today, as Forsberg made 28 saves in the win against Columbus. The Bruins are likely to start Jeremy Swayman, as Korpisalo started in their last game against the Penguins

Key Factors

The Kings are on their second night of a back-to-back, and the Bruins have been one of the best home teams in the NHL, posting a 24-8-1 home record this season. The Kings on the road this season have a 16-8-7 record, so while they are a better team away from home, they still lose in overtime. 

Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe look to continue their impressive play together. In the Blue Jackets game, both had 2 points, with Kempe scoring 2 goals and Panarin adding a goal and an assist. 

The Kings will have to be wary of the Bruins' depth offence, but also their physical defence, as the Bruins like to play physical, and the Kings will need an answer for that. 

Overall, this game is once again a very important one for the Kings as they look to move back into a playoff spot with a win tonight. My prediction for tonight's matchup is a 3-2 Kings win. 

Kings Vs Bruins Game Preview: Kings Look To Move Back Into A Playoff Spot

The Kings are coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. That game was a very important one for the Kings, who are now 1 point behind the Seattle Kraken for the final wild card spot. The Kings take on a very good Boston team, which is coming off a 5-4 comeback loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. So they will be looking to bounce back, especially after blowing a 3-0 lead in that game. 

Projected Kings Lines 

Here are the projected lines for the Kings

Artemi Panarin - Anze Kopitar - Adrian Kempe

Trevor Moore - Quinton Byfield - Alex Laferriere

Alex Turcotte - Scott Laughton - Jared Wright

Jeff Malott - Samuel Helenius - Taylor Ward

Mikey Anderson - Drew Doughty

Joel Edmundson - Brandt Clarke

Brian Dumoulin - Cody Ceci

Darcy Kuemper

Anton Forsberg

Projected Bruins Lines

Here are the projected lines for the Bruins

Marat Khusnutdinov - Elias Lindholm - David Pastrnak

Casey Mittelstadt - Pavel Zacha - Viktor Arvidsson

Michael Eyssimont - Fraser Minten - Morgan Geekie

Tanner Jeannot - Sean Kuraly - Mark Kastelic

Jonathan Aspirot - Charlie McAvoy

Nikita Zadorov - Andrew Peeke

Hampus Lindholm - Mason Lohrei

Jeremy Swayman

Joonas Korpisalo

Line Changes and Injuries

The Injuries for the Kings have not changed since yesterday, and Mathieu Joseph and Jacob Moverare are again scratches for tonight's matchup. For the Bruins, they have scratched Alex Steeves, Henri Jokiharju, Jordan Harris and have no injuries listed on the roster. 

The lines for the Kings are the same as yesterday, with the only change in goal: Kuemper is getting the nod today, as Forsberg made 28 saves in the win against Columbus. The Bruins are likely to start Jeremy Swayman, as Korpisalo started in their last game against the Penguins

Key Factors

The Kings are on their second night of a back-to-back, and the Bruins have been one of the best home teams in the NHL, posting a 24-8-1 home record this season. The Kings on the road this season have a 16-8-7 record, so while they are a better team away from home, they still lose in overtime. 

Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe look to continue their impressive play together. In the Blue Jackets game, both had 2 points, with Kempe scoring 2 goals and Panarin adding a goal and an assist. 

The Kings will have to be wary of the Bruins' depth offence, but also their physical defence, as the Bruins like to play physical, and the Kings will need an answer for that. 

Overall, this game is once again a very important one for the Kings as they look to move back into a playoff spot with a win tonight. My prediction for tonight's matchup is a 3-2 Kings win. 

Baseball’s best bullpen resides in San Diego

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller (Photo by Zach Gardner/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Spring Training brings out the eternal optimist in baseball fans. The contests are hard to follow because the players are coming and going after the completion of the first couple of innings. Everyone is working diligently in preparation for Opening Day. However, some in-game appearances offer a sneak peek into what the future might hold. 

The Padres’ biggest strength is their bullpen

If Major League Baseball adopted the National Hockey League’s stars of the game award. The San Diego bullpen would be the No. 1 star on most nights. Perhaps it is time we admit this is the best ‘pen in baseball.

The bullpen is looking good of late in Spring Training outings. They seem poised to dominate the final three innings of games with an arsenal of high-leverage arms. 

Mason Miller is returning to the closer’s role after working as the set-up man to Robert Suarez following his acquisition in a trade deadline deal. Why not? The Friar Faithful were in awe of his fastball command. 

He posted a 0.77 ERA in 22 appearances. Miller allowed seven hits, two earned runs, and walked 10 batters, while striking out 45 in 23.1 innings pitched. His performance helped the Padres earn a postseason berth in the Wild Card round.

Behind Miller is a quality group of set-up relievers. Jason Adam, Adrian Morejon and Jeremiah Estrada are high-leverage options that can shut down potential scoring threats. Each has a repertoire that gains plenty of swing and misses from batters, and leaves runners stranded in scoring position.

Let’s not forget Wandy Peralta, Yuki Matsui, David Morgan and Bradgley Rodriquez provide much-needed bullpen depth. First-year manager Craig Stammen’s task is to identify each reliever’s role that helps the Friars win games. 

What is the rotation’s role in the bullpen’s success?

No question, having quality relievers is instrumental to securing a winning record. Opposing teams understand that if they’re going to score runs, it better happen early in the game. A bullpen’s success begins and ends with the need for a functional starting rotation. 

Michael King is the No. 1 starter, with Randy Vasquez ready to unlock his potential as a starting pitcher. He is throwing his fastball near 98 MPH in Spring Training outings. Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove need to have solid starts, nothing spectacular. Finally, with all the candidates that gathered in Peoria, Ariz. the Padres should be able to find a serviceable fifth starter.

Continuous poor outings by the rotation could ruin the formula. No team can afford to burn out their bullpen before the All-Star break. 

Petco Park should be electric in the late innings of close games. There is nothing like watching a quality bullpen navigate through a potential scoring rally to lock down a victory. 

The Padres might be on the right path to the postseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Gameday Thread, #19 @ Dodgers

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 13: General view of a Dodgers logo during spring training workouts at Camelback Ranch on February 13, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Over to the West side go the D-backs, hoping for better than the last time they faced the reigning NL West champions. That was on February 25 at Salt River Fields, where Arizona lost 10-7, despite handily out-hitting Los Angeles by a 13-7 margin. Nine walks, and three errors leading to five unearned runs, were the difference in that contest, so definitely room for improvement on the pitching front. Despite yesterday’s strong performance on the mound, the Diamondbacks still rank 22nd for team ERA this spring, at 5.80. And it’s worst still if you look at just the first six innings, when it’s usually MLB pitchers vs. MLB hitters: there, they are at 6.26.

Here’s today’s line-up:

After Brandon Pfaadt, we might see RHP Joe Ross, LHP Brandyn Garcia, RHP Kade Strowd, RHP Isaiah Campbell, RHP Jonathan Loáisiga and RHP Bryce Jarvis. Pfaadt had a good first outing in the Cactus League, going 2.1 scoreless innings on just one hit. I imagine he’ll look to go three frames today, though if he gets a four-pitch first inning like he did last time, he might go deeper. Of the relief arms, Garcia is the one I’ll be keeping an eye on. He’s and Philip Abner are the only left-handed relief options left. Both have pitched well this spring, but Garcia’s K:BB of 7:1 across 4.2 innings gives him the edge over Abner (6:3 over 5 IP).

No broadcast today, but I should be better able to follow on Gameday today. Being at work has its advantages!

Spring Training Game Thread: Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Pitcher Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers looks on from the dugout during the World Baseball Classic exhibition game against Team Brazil at Surprise Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Today the Texas Rangers have welcomed the Chicago Cubs to Surprise, AZ for the latest spring training game. Of note, after debuting yesterday at DH, today veteran Andrew McCutchen is playing left field for the Rangers as he continues to audition for a spot on the club.

RHP Jacob deGrom will get his first look at a big league squad this spring for Texas opposite RHP Cade Horton for Chicago.

Today’s Lineups

CUBSRANGERS
Michael Busch – 1BBrandon Nimmo – RF
Matt Shaw – CFWyatt Langford – CF
Kevin Alcantara – DHCorey Seager – SS
Michael Conforto – LFJake Burger – 1B
Chas McCormick – RFJoc Pederson – DH
Moises Ballesteros – CAndrew McCutchen – LF
James Triantos – 2BDanny Jansen – C
Jefferson Rojas – SSJosh Smith – 2B
Scott Kingery – 3BEzequiel Duran – 3B
Cade Horton – RHPJacob deGrom – RHP

There’s no broadcast for this one as far as I’m aware but you can follow along on Gameday. First pitch from Surprise Stadium is scheduled for 3:05 pm CT.

Go Rangers!

Quick Spring Recap: Jays Beat Braves

Mar 10, 2026; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) celebrates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Braves 0 Blue Jays 7

Nice to see the Jays score some. Early in spring we didn’t seem to be able to score.

Dylan Cease was really good. 3 innings, 2 hits, and 3 strikeouts. Reached 97.5 mph on the fastball.

Other pitchers:

  • Tommy Nance: 1 inning, 1 hit.
  • Jeff Hoffman: 1 inning, 2 strikeouts.
  • Tyler Rogers: 1 inning, 1 hit, 1 hit batter.
  • Louis Varland: 1 clean inning.
  • Brendon Little: 1 inning, 2 hits, 1 strikeout.
  • Connor Beabold: 1 inning, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts.

Offense, Starters:

  • Georger Springer: 0 for 3. .250.
  • Jesus Sanchez: 0 for 3. .215.
  • Tyler Heineman: 0 for 2, walk. .231. He also took a pitch off the mask and was down for a bit.
  • Addison Barger: 0 for 1, 2 walk, k. .261.
  • Daulton Varsho: 1 for 3, double. .400.
  • Davis Schneider: 1 for 2, RBI, walk, k. .095.
  • Nathan Lukes: 1 for 1, 2 RBI, walk. .250.
  • Josh Kasevich: 0 for 2. .348.
  • Riley Tirotta: 1 for 3, home run, 2 k. .174.

Others:

  • Eloy Jimenez: 0 for 1, walk. .310.
  • Rafael Lantigua: 1 for 2, k. . 524.
  • Brandon Valenzuela: 1 for 1, home run, 3 RBI. .375.
  • Charles McAdoo: 0 for 1. .261.
  • Jonatan Clase: 0 for 1. .278.
  • Carlos Mendoza: 1 for 1. .467.
  • Yohendrick Pinango: 0 for 1, k. .095.
  • Arjun Nimmala: 0 for 1. .235.
  • Sean Keys: 1 walk.

The Jays are 7-8 on the spring now.

Tomorrow the Jays visit the Yankees and it is a, 6:30 Eastern starting time. Eric Lauer gets the start.

Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones homer as Yankees handle Phillies in Clearwater

Mar 10, 2026; Clearwater, Florida, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez (24) hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images | Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Spring training is all about watching talent you can dream on—even with the fever-pitched debates around the futures of Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones in Yankee circles, it’s always a treat when either of them connect. Today, both of them homered early in the Yankees’ 4-2 Grapefruit League victory over the Phillies in Clearwater. J.C. Escarra and Max Schuemann collected RBIs in a go-ahead fifth inning rally, and the Bombers saw good performances on the mound from Luis Gil and Paul Blackburn.

The Martian struck first, and he didn’t just homer—he went yard from the right side of the plate against lefty Tanner Banks. Any sign Domínguez can give the Yankees that he won’t be a total liability against left-handed pitching is welcome. Now, Banks’ offering was a very hittable 91-mph fastball with two strikes, but a homer is a homer and it’s not as though mistake offerings vanish during the regular season.

Right-hander Jonathan Bowlan pitched the second inning for the Phillies, but he too fell victim to a powerful Baby Bomber. Spencer Jones waited back on a 2-0 slider and sent it hurtling to the fans sitting on the berm in left center field. The 415-foot opposite field blast was just the latest display from Jones, who now has four home runs this spring—and they’ve all gone more than 400 feet.

Jones was officially optioned to Triple-A yesterday due to the Yankees’ crowded outfield depth chart, but darn if he won’t continue to put on a show while he can this spring.

The Phillies responded against Gil in the bottom of the second on an RBI single from Bryan De Le Cruz, then J.T. Realmuto tied the score in the third on his first spring homer. Still, it was good to see Gil attacking the strike zone. He responded to the run in the second by getting ahead of René Pinto 0-2 and inducing an inning-ending double play. Then after the homer in the third he racked up back-to-back strikeouts of Alec Bohm and Adolis García to retire the side. Gil picked up one last out in the fourth before departing with 62 pitches thrown.

Tim Hill completed the fourth inning without incident, then Brent Headrick took the ball for the fifth. The lefty got the first two outs before running into trouble, with a pair of singles giving Garcia an opportunity to give Philadelphia their first lead. With two strikes, García hammered a ball on a line up the middle, but second baseman Max Schuemann was played perfectly to snag it and preserve the 2-2 tie.

The top of the Yankee lineup got to work the following half-inning against former Yankee Lou Trivino. Ben Rice worked a leadoff walk, reached second on a wild pitch, then took third on an opposite-field single by Domínguez. Jasson stole second with one out, taking away the double play chance, and a sharp grounder to second by J.C. Escarra scored Rice to give the Bombers the lead back. Schuemann followed with a double in the right-center gap to plate Domínguez and make it 4-2. That was Schuemann’s first RBI of the spring, but he’s now hitting .400 in camp—continuing his push to make the roster as infield depth.

Paul Blackburn took over for Headrick and wound up finishing out the remainder of the game on the mound with minimal drama. Over four scoreless innings, he collected a quartet of K’s, pitching around a pair of baserunners in the ninth. The Phillies worked a bevy of long at-bats in the ninth and brought the tying run to bat while down to their final out, but Blackburn never lost command. He now has a 1.46 ERA in the spring; his track record as a starting pitcher could make him a useful swingman for the Yankees as they wait for Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón’s returns.

Another Wednesday evening game at Steinbrenner Field awaits tomorrow, and Cam Schlittler will make the start in the full pinstripes against the Toronto Blue Jays. Lefty Eric Lauer will be his opponent. YES Network will have the broadcast, with first pitch expected at 6:35pm ET. And if you just can’t wait until tomorrow for more Yankees action, Aaron Judge and company will be back in action for Team USA tonight in the World Baseball Classic as they try to sweep their pool against Italy at 9pm ET on FS1.

Box Score

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks game chat

Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Dodgers’ lineup on Tuesday has their most players likely ticketed for the opening day roster than at any other point this spring.

Tuesday game info
  • Teams: Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
  • Ballpark: Camelback Ranch
  • Time: 1:05 p.m. PT
  • TV: SportsNet LA, MLB Network (out of market)
  • Radio: AM 570

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