Washington Commanders rookie running back Kaytron Allen was one of the more productive running backs in college football during his time at Penn State, recording over 2,600 scrimmage yards and 25 touchdowns over his final two seasons for the Nittany Lions. However, Allen fell to the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the […]

After recording 1,047 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns on 207 touches across 12 games in his senior season at Wake Forest, running back Demond Claiborne was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Claiborne is unlikely to see significant playing time in Minnesota as a rookie, as he […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson was one of the breakout success stories of the 2025 season, recording 78 receptions for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns on 126 targets across 17 games. Wilson finished the season on a five-game touchdown-scoring streak, and he saw double-digit targets in five out of 12 games after veteran Jacoby […]

Across 17 games in 2025, Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard recorded 1,288 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns on 275 touches. The 29-year-old has been both consistent and durable in recent years, recording four consecutive seasons with at least 16 games played and 1,000 rushing yards. Pollard may also have more chances to score […]

A third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II could have a chance to carve out an immediate role with his new team. Across 12 games for the University of Tennessee in 2025, Brazzell II recorded 62 catches for 1,017 yards and nine touchdowns. The Panthers have Tetairoa […]

After recording 49 receptions for 745 yards and four touchdowns across 11 games in his final collegiate season at USC, wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Lane is one of two prominent rookie wideouts on the Baltimore roster, as the team also […]

Across 343 plate appearances in 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is hitting .266/.318/.474 with 15 home runs, 58 RBI, 46 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. Even in a Dodgers lineup that has stars at nearly every position, Pages has been one of the team's most important contributors. However, the 25-year-old has hit […]

Across 324 plate appearances in 2026, Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has hit .241/.324/.469 with 18 home runs, 51 RBI, and 42 runs scored. Okamoto was hitting just .214 through the end of May, but he's surged to a .306/.378/.569 slash line in June. The 30-year-old's power metrics for the season overall are […]

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has been a consistent force in the middle of his team's lineup in 2026, hitting .267/.365/.458 with 11 home runs, 49 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases across 340 plate appearances. The 30-year-old's plate approach has been elite, as he's recorded more walks (47) than strikeouts (46). […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith has been one of the best closers in baseball so far in 2026, recording a 3.22 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 55 strikeouts, and 24 saves across 36 1/3 innings (34 games). However, the 27-year-old has run into some issues in June, pitching to a 5.19 ERA across 8 2/3 innings. Command […]

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood has emerged as a fantasy superstar in 2026, hitting .260/.385/.511 with 20 home runs, 49 RBI, 70 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases across 382 plate appearances. Swing-and-miss is an issue for Wood (30% strikeout rate). However, Wood's underlying contact metrics are elite, as he's logged a 23.6% barrel rate […]

Across 329 plate appearances in 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is hitting .279/.365/.537 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, 48 runs scored, and nine stolen bases. The 25-year-old's relative lack of aggression on the basepaths is a bit surprising considering he stole 32 bases in 143 games last season. However, Carroll's production looks elite, […]

Across 340 plate appearances as a rookie this season, Detroit Tigers shortstop/third baseman Kevin McGonigle has hit .283/.388/.428 with six home runs, 28 RBI, 47 runs scored, and nine stolen bases. The 21-year-old has demonstrated an elite approach at the plate, as he's walked in 14.1% of his plate appearances while logging just a 12.9% […]

San Diego Padres outfielder/second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. has had an extremely strange season so far in 2026, hitting .283/.347/.367 with three home runs, 28 RBI, 35 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases across 338 plate appearances. After hitting 25 home runs across 691 plate appearances in 2025, Tatis Jr.'s power has inexplicably fallen off […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale has been dominant so far in 2026, recording an 8-5 record with a 2.14 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts across 84 innings (14 starts). The veteran left-hander's average fastball velocity of 96 miles per hour is his highest since his rookie season in 2010, and his 22.8% K-BB […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease has been one of the better arms in baseball so far this season, recording a 4-3 record with a 2.75 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 118 strikeouts across 78 2/3 innings (14 starts). The 30-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list in late May due to a hamstring […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) has been sidelined since late May due to a stress fracture in his rib and is not due to be re-evaluated until around the All-Star break. Across 261 plate appearances before the injury, Judge hit .248/.375/.533 with 17 home runs, 38 RBI, 43 runs scored, and five stolen […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been a productive player since entering the NFL in 2021, averaging 77 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns on 110 targets per season across the first five years of his career. While Smith has still provided fantasy value, his upside in recent seasons has been capped by […]

A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor recorded 44 receptions for 369 yards and a touchdown on 65 targets across 13 games as a rookie. While Taylor's numbers may not leap off the page, he actually led the team in catches while playing with the highly underwhelming […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard showed off an intriguing fantasy skill set in his final collegiate season in 2025. Across 14 games for the University of Alabama, Bernard recorded 64 catches for 862 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 101 yards and two scores on 18 carries. Entering 2026, Bernard may be […]

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston enters 2026 with a chance to carve out a significant role in his team's passing game right away. The 22-year-old was a highly productive player for the University of Washington in 2025, recording 62 catches for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns across 12 games. The Browns took him […]

Across 16 games in 2025, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 63.6% of his pass attempts for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The 24-year-old also provided modest production with his legs, rushing for 216 yards and two scores on 54 attempts. While Young has made definite strides since his disastrous rookie season in […]

The third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is widely considered to be an elite running back prospect. Across 12 games at Notre Dame in 2025, the 21-year-old recorded 1,652 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns on 226 touches. Given the draft capital that the Cardinals invested in Love, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman had the start to his 2026 season delayed by recovery from offseason ankle surgery that kept him out until mid-June. Across 24 plate appearances since his return, the 31-year-old is hitting .364 with one RBI. Edman has seen time at second base, third base, and in left field, […]

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) will fly to Toronto to get checked out by the Blue Jays' medical staff before beginning a rehab assignment, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Barger was originally scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Barger's been experiencing soreness […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) is scheduled to throw a 15-pitch, fastball-only bullpen on Friday, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Snell is working his way back from surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow, which he underwent on May 19. The 33-year-old also began the year on […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a "moderate" left hamstring strain and does not have a timeline for his return, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Cabrera was removed early from his start on Tuesday against the New York Mets and immediately placed on the 15-day injured list due […]

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) was forced to exit early from his team's game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday due to left hamstring discomfort. Horwitz was 0-1 with a walk in two trips to the plate before being removed from the game. The 28-year-old has been one of Pittsburgh's key pieces on […]

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (elbow) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow, per Twins beat writer Aaron Gleeman. Gleeman reports that Minnesota will determine a timeline for Abel's return following the operation. Abel initially hit the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation in mid-April. The 24-year-old made two rehab appearances in June […]

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson had a golden opportunity to take over as his team's lead back in 2025 after Cardinals veteran running back James Conner suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 3. However, Benson himself then suffered a knee injury in Week 4 that ultimately ended his season as well. While Benson […]