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2026 Fantasy Baseball News, Advice and Analysis

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Real-Time Fantasy News

Luis García

Mets Sign Luis Garcia to One-Year Deal
Tristan Gray

Twins Acquire Tristan Gray From Red Sox
Kyle Tucker

Expected to Bat Second or Third in Dodgers' Lineup
Bo Bichette

Losing Out on Bo Bichette was a "Gut Punch" for Phillies
CFB

Justin Joly Bringing Strong Resume of Production to NFL
Brandon Aiyuk

has "Played his Last Snap as a Niner"
Cody Bellinger

Signs Five-Year, $162.5 Million Contract With Yankees
Adam Scott

Looks to Overcome Putting Woes at American Express
Billy Horschel

Looking to Rebound at The American Express
Josh Allen

Might Need Foot Surgery
Russell Henley

Looks to Build on Strong Start at The American Express
Jason Day

Looking to Start 2026 Strong at The American Express
Wyndham Clark

Looking to Regain Form at The American Express
Sam Burns

Looks to Continue Success at The American Express
Akshay Bhatia

Looking to Flip the Script at The American Express
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Looking to Build on Strong Fall in Season Debut
Enrique Hernández

Dodgers Interested in Re-Signing Enrique Hernandez
Tommy Edman

Could Miss Time to Begin 2026 Season?
Harrison Bader

Yankees Have Checked in with Harrison Bader
Steven Kwan

Blue Jays Have Had Previous Interest in Steven Kwan
Kurt Kitayama

Hopes To Continue Strong Start to 2026 Season at American Express
CFB

Princewill Umanmielen Expected to Sign with LSU
Scottie Scheffler

Returns To American Express After Missing Last Year's Edition
Robert MacIntyre

Keeps Momentum Rolling Heading Into American Express
Brian Harman

Can Challenge at American Express if His Putter Stays Hot
Ben Griffin

Outstanding Form Continues Heading Into American Express
Matt Fitzpatrick

Continues Playing Well Following Outstanding Finish to 2025 Season
Patrick Cantlay

Looks to Get a Jump Start on His 2026 Season
Blades Brown

Set to Make First PGA Tour Appearance of 2026
Joe Mack

Could Break Camp with MLB Roster?
Chase DeLauter

Projected for Lead Role in Cleveland?
Carson Williams

Set to Earn Everyday Role?
Kevin Roy

Has Some Confidence Heading to Southern California
Josh Morrissey

Has Three-Point Night Against Blues
Min Woo Lee

Poised to Make Bigger Impact in 2026
Harry Ford

Poised to Earn Lead Role with New Club?
Miro Heiskanen

Records Three Helpers Tuesday
Aidan Miller

Seeing Stock Rise in Philadelphia
Brandon Hagel

Stays Hot Tuesday Night
Jett Williams

Expected to Open Campaign at Triple-A?
Ryan O'Reilly

Extends Scoring Streak With Three-Point Effort
Max Homa

Needs a Better Start for 2026
Konsta Helenius

Bags Three Points In Tuesday's Win
Tony Finau

Trying to Reverse Disturbing Trend
Anthony Cirelli

Injured Versus Sharks
Cam Davis

Aims for More Accuracy at American Express
Austin Hays

has Several Suitors in Free-Agent Market
Darcy Kuemper

Hurt on Tuesday Night
Eugenio Suárez

Red Sox Make "Very Little Traction" in Pursuit of Eugenio Suarez
Freddy Peralta

Dodgers Continue to Show Interest in Freddy Peralta
Isaiah Hartenstein

Unavailable Against Bucks
Nick Castellanos

Phillies Looking to Trade Nick Castellanos Before Spring Training
Myles Turner

Uncertain for Wednesday Night
Luisangel Acuña

Luisangel Acuna Sent to White Sox in Trade
Kevin Porter Jr.

Questionable Wednesday
Luis Robert Jr.

Mets Acquire Luis Robert Jr. from White Sox
Cam Thomas

Rejoins Nets Lineup for Meeting With Knicks
Jaylen Brown

Considered Probable Wednesday
Steven Adams

Out Indefinitely With Ankle Sprain
Deandre Ayton

Exits Early With Eye Injury
Los Angeles Chargers

Mike McDaniel Expected to Become Chargers Offensive Coordinator
Kel'el Ware

Unavailable on Tuesday
Mikko Rantanen

Out Tuesday
Andrew Peeke

Returns to Action Tuesday
Rodrigo Abols

Expected to Miss Several Months
Luke Hughes

Out Tuesday
Jonas Brodin

Will Miss Olympics
Alexandre Texier

Won't Play Tuesday
Kirby Dach

Rejoins Canadiens Lineup
Mark Williams

Active On Tuesday
Brice Sensabaugh

Unavailable Tuesday
De'Anthony Melton

In for Back End of Back-To-Back
Draymond Green

Considered Questionable for Tuesday
Al Horford

Sidelined Versus Raptors
Lauri Markkanen

Unavailable for Fifth Straight Game
CFB

Alberto Mendoza Expected to Land at Georgia Tech
Steven Adams

Will Not Play Tuesday Against the Spurs
Tari Eason

Could Be Back Against the Spurs on Tuesday
RJ Barrett

Will Not Return Against the Warriors
Cam Christie

Could Miss Tuesday's Contest in Chicago
Patrick Williams

Could Be Back in Action Tuesday Against the Clippers
Malik Nabers

Giants Hope Malik Nabers Will be Back for Start of Training Camp
CFB

Duke Suing Quarterback Darian Mensah
Naz Reid

Upgraded to Available Tuesday Against Utah
Collin Murray-Boyles

Will Not Play Tuesday
Cam Skattebo

Should be Ready by OTAs
George Kittle

Expects to Return "Well Before November"
CFB

Alberto Mendoza Entering Transfer Portal
Tennessee Titans

Titans Set to Hire Robert Saleh as Next Head Coach
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins Expected to Hire Jeff Hafley as Next Head Coach
Ondrej Palat

Ready to Face Flames
Chris Kreider

Returns From Two-Game Absence Monday
Corey Perry

Back With Kings
Bobby Brink

Available Monday Night
William Nylander

Misses Second Straight Game Monday
Kiefer Sherwood

Sharks Pick Up Kiefer Sherwood From Canucks
Matthew Tkachuk

Set for Season Debut Monday
Zach Charbonnet

has Torn ACL
Zach Charbonnet

Needs Knee Surgery, Out for Rest of Playoffs
Tennessee Titans

Mike McCarthy a Finalist for Titans Head-Coaching Job?
Colston Loveland

Suffers Concussion in Divisional Round Loss
Kyren Williams

Scores Two Touchdowns in Divisional Round Win
Buffalo Bills

Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott
Rhamondre Stevenson

Returns in Sunday's AFC Divisional Round Game
Rhamondre Stevenson

Questionable to Return on Sunday With Eye Injury
Woody Marks

Returns Following Brief Exit on Sunday
Dalton Schultz

Won't Return in Sunday's AFC Divisional Round Game
Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Open to Aaron Rodgers Returning in 2026?
Jarrett Stidham

to Start AFC Championship Game
Zach Charbonnet

Questionable to Return Against 49ers
CFB

Darian Mensah Entering Transfer Portal
CFB

Weber State Signs former Ohio State, Cal Quarterback Devin Brown

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