March 20, 2026

Michael "Venom" Page will look for his third consecutive win when he takes on Sam Patterson on the main card of UFC London on Saturday. After fighting at middleweight in his last two fights, Page is scheduled to move back to welterweight for his bout with Patterson. Page was last seen in action in August at UFC 319, where he dominated former title challenger Jared Cannonier en route to a unanimous decision win. DraftKings sees Page as the favorite with a salary of $8,600.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

March 20, 2026

Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks triggered an opt-out in his minor-league contract and was granted his release by the team on Friday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Hendriks will be looking to latch on with another team before the start of the 2026 regular season next week. The 37-year-old Australian veteran will probably have to settle for another minor-league deal, though, and will most likely have to start the year in the minors as he tries to work his way back to the big leagues. Hendriks is in his 15th MLB season. He only appeared in 14 games out of the bullpen for the Boston Red Sox in 2025 due to elbow and hip injuries, and he missed the entire 2024 season as well. When he did pitch last year, he wasn't very effective, posting a 6.59 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and seven walks in 13 2/3 innings. The three-time All-Star doesn't appear to have much left in the tank and hasn't been able to stay healthy in recent years.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes

March 20, 2026

Austen Lane will look to bounce back in the win column when he faces off against undefeated UFC prospect Iwo Baraniewski on the main card of UFC London on Saturday. After a rough UFC run at heavyweight, where he lost four out of his last five fights, Lane decided to move down to light heavyweight. Lane was last seen in action in July 2025 at UFC Nashville, where he suffered a first-round submission loss to Vitor Petrino. DraftKings sees Lane as a massive underdog with a salary of $6,700.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

March 20, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer "should once again move into the rotation" to begin the 2026 season now that right-hander Trey Yesavage (shoulder) will start the year on the injured list, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Manager John Schneider hasn't guaranteed Lauer a rotation spot, but Lauer appears to have "gone from eighth starter to the top five in a matter of weeks." The 30-year-old southpaw got up to 70 pitches in his most recent spring training outing. Lauer has allowed eight earned runs in 8 1/3 Grapefruit League innings this spring, but he has struck out seven and only walked two in his four starts, and he was tremendous for the Blue Jays' rotation a year ago, when he went 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 102:26 K:BB in 104 2/3 innings over 28 appearances (15 starts). At least until Toronto's rotation arms get healthy, Lauer could be a nice matchup-based sleeper in deeper fantasy leagues. In addition to Yesavage, both righties Shane Bieber (forearm) and Jose Berrios (elbow) will start on the IL.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon

March 20, 2026

Undefeated UFC prospect Iwo Baraniewski will look for his second UFC win when he takes on Austen Lane on the main card of UFC London on Saturday. Braniewski made his promotional debut in his last fight in December at UFC 323, where he defeated İbo Aslan by first-round knockout. His UFC debut against Aslan at UFC 323 lasted a minute and a half, earning a Fight of the Night bonus. DraftKings sees Baraniewski as a massive favorite with a salary of $9,500.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

March 20, 2026

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge appears poised to win a spot on the Opening Day roster after impressing the team in spring training, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. "Carson Benge has made this team. The Mets have not announced that officially," Sherman said. Sherman goes on to explain that the 23-year-old former 19th overall pick in 2024 out of Oklahoma State looks like he belongs with the major-league group. His spring numbers back it up, too, as he came into Friday hitting .406 (13-for-32) with no homers, a double, a triple, five RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base, three walks, and five strikeouts in 11 Grapefruit League games. If Benge does make the Opening Day roster, the left-handed-hitting outfielder would most likely be on the strong side of a platoon in right field. The former two-way player is extremely athletic and slashed .281/.385/.472 with an .857 OPS, 15 homers, 73 RBI, 87 runs, and 22 steals in 116 games over three minor-league levels in 2025. Benge's power/speed upside could make him a favorite to win National League Rookie of the Year honors if he's in the big leagues from Day 1 in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: New York Post - Joel Sherman

March 20, 2026

Houston Astros outfield prospect Brice Matthews will start in left field in the team's Grapefruit League matchup on Friday night against the Miami Marlins, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Matthews got off to a hot start at the plate this spring but comes into Friday hitting .226 (7-for-31) with a home run, nine RBI, six runs scored, six stolen bases, six walks, and 11 strikeouts in 37 plate appearances over 13 games played. The 24-year-old has primarily been an infielder in his time in the minors, but he has been working in the outfield this spring for the Astros and has been impressive. The former first-rounder (28th overall) in 2023 hit .260/.371/.458 with an .830 OPS, 17 homers, 64 RBI, 70 runs, and 41 steals in 112 games at Triple-A Sugar Land before going 7-for-42 (.167) with four homers and nine RBI in his first 13 big-league games. Although Matthews has been playing the outfield, he still could be the eventual replacement at second base down the road for Jose Altuve. Per MLB Pipeline, he's the team's No. 4 prospect. Because of his quick-twitch athleticism and impressive bat speed, Matthews has the potential to hit 30 home runs.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome

March 20, 2026

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was taken second overall out of Ohio State in 2023 and immediately delivered for Houston, throwing for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, and only five interceptions in 15 games in his first year in the NFL to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Stroud has regressed the last two seasons, though, and he had only 3,041 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 regular-season starts in 2025. The good news was that the 24-year-old took only 23 sacks after being sacked 52 times in 2024. Everything fell apart in two games in the playoffs for Stroud, as he turned the ball over seven times in games against the Steelers and Patriots. The Texans are adamant that Stroud is their QB despite trade rumors this offseason, and he'll be in his second season with offensive coordinator Nick Caley. Stroud has enough weapons around him to recover from the last two disappointing seasons, but fantasy managers will want to keep him in the QB2 tier with upside when drafting this fall.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

March 20, 2026

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge won't make the 2026 Opening Day roster, but the team expects him to contribute in the majors later this season, according to Justice delos Santos of The Mercury News. Eldridge got a small taste of big-league action last year, slashing .107/.297/.179 with an 18.9% walk rate and 35.1% strikeout rate. He has posted similarly high walk and strikeout rates this spring while slashing .225/.380/.450 with one home run, six RBI, and 118 wRC+. The Giants evidently have no interest in rushing Eldridge into a full-time role before he's ready, so he'll start the year at Triple-A and continue to develop there until the Giants are ready to call him up again. Upon returning to the majors, he'd presumably split time between first base and designated hitter.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Justice delos Santos

March 20, 2026

Cleveland Guardians infielder Brayan Rocchio is projected to open the 2026 regular season next week as the team's starter at second base, according to Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal. Rocchio, who was previously the team's regular shortstop, will form a double-play combination with shortstop Gabriel Arias. The 25-year-old switch-hitting Venezuelan has never hit much in the big leagues and doesn't really have notable speed, either, so it's unlikely he'll suddenly become a fantasy asset in mixed leagues in 2026 despite a strong finish to last year and a strong spring training. Rocchio came into Friday hitting .313 (10-for-32) with a homer, four RBI, three runs, and two steals in 12 Cactus League games. In his three big-league seasons, he's slashed just .222/.293/.327 with a .620 OPS, 13 homers, 88 RBI, 93 runs, and 18 stolen bases in 281 total games. If Rocchio falls into a deep slump at some point during the year, his job could be in danger at the keystone in Cleveland.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Ryan Lewis

March 20, 2026

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta had the best season of his career in 2025, but an ugly start to spring training has raised some questions about his reliability going forward. While it's dangerous to put too much stock into spring performances due to matchup and sample size factors, fantasy managers are starting to notice that Pivetta has surrendered seven runs, 11 hits, and five walks over eight innings (three starts) this spring. He has allowed two home runs along the way, and he has a modest six strikeouts to his name. Extrapolated over a regular season, these numbers would represent major regression from his 2025 stat line, which included a 3.49 FIP, 9.41 K/9, 2.48 BB/9, and 1.09 HR/9. We'd expect his 2026 stats to look more like the 2025 season than 2026 spring training, but managers should still temper expectations slightly, especially since the idea of Pivetta regressing was mentioned quite often throughout the offseason. As it stands, the veteran ranks #24 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 20, 2026

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray will open the 2026 season as the No. 2 option in the rotation, manager Alex Cora told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. While it initially seemed like Boston would roll out Garrett Crochet and Ranger Suarez as its first two starters, Cora is inserting Gray between them to open the year with a staggered pattern of lefty, righty, lefty. While this decision is driven by handedness, that's not to say that Gray isn't deserving of a spot in the front half of the rotation. He posted an impressive 3.07 xFIP with 10.01 K/9 and 1.89 BB/9 in the Cardinals' rotation last year, and he now joins a revamped pitching staff in Boston. Cora's announcement puts Gray in line to make his Red Sox regular-season debut on Saturday, March 28, against one of his former teams, the Cincinnati Reds.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Christopher Smith

March 20, 2026

Minnesota Twins outfielder Austin Martin (concussion) "went through a workout and actually did some baseball activities" on Thursday, manager Derek Shelton told Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Martin suffered a concussion during the Twins' spring training game on Monday, so it's encouraging that he was able to resume some activities within just a few days. Presumably, this recovery timeline at least leaves the door open for Martin to play on Opening Day. The 26-year-old former top prospect is looking to build on a strong 2025 stat line that saw him slash .282/.374/.365 with 11 stolen bases, a 12.2% walk rate, a 17.1% strikeout rate, and 113 wRC+ across 50 games in the majors. This year, he projects to platoon with left-handed-hitting outfielder Trevor Larnach in left field.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Matthew Leach

March 20, 2026

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (back) is feeling "better" after exiting Thursday's spring training contest with back tightness, manager Carlos Mendoza told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Alvarez is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday if he's still feeling good at that point. All in all, it appears the Mets avoided any serious injury news with their primary backstop. He dealt with four different injuries in 2025 alone, so New York's brass and fanbase will be glad to hear that this latest ailment isn't too concerning. Having Alvarez available is key for the Mets, both at the plate and in the field. He slashed .256/.339/.447 with 11 home runs and 124 wRC+ last year, and he has 9.0 career FRV despite finishing with -6.0 last year. He currently ranks as the #12 catcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Anthony DiComo

March 20, 2026

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was already an undisputed high-end RB1, but his tremendous fantasy value is growing even larger following the team's offseason moves. The Falcons' new regime, led by head coach Kevin Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan, allowed Tyler Allgeier to depart for Arizona in free agency, leaving Robinson as the only relevant name in Atlanta's backfield. That's an unfamiliar sight for Robinson, who had spent the first three years of his NFL career losing some touches to Allgeier. We can't rule out Atlanta bringing in another running back via free agency or the draft, but for now, Robinson has the backfield all to himself. That bodes well for the 24-year-old's chances to build upon an incredible 2025 in which he tallied 1,478 rushing yards, 820 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns. If he can recoup even half of the eight touchdowns that Allgeier vultured from him, Robinson could be the favorite to finish 2026 as the overall RB1 in all fantasy formats.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 20, 2026

Free agent running back Najee Harris (Achilles) remains unsigned as of March 20. The veteran running back spent most of his one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on injured reserve, and it's possible that teams are being cautious with Harris' free agency due to the injury (or, at least, they don't feel any need to rush a signing). The former first-round pick had a spotless injury history through four years in Pittsburgh, but a fluke preseason fireworks incident involving his eye, followed by a Week 3 Achilles tear, really derailed his fantasy value in 2025. He finished the year with 61 rushing yards and 25 receiving yards across three games, snapping his four-year streak of 1,000-plus rushing yards. Given his age (27) and injury history, Harris is no longer in the mix for a starting running back job. Instead, he'll likely sign somewhere that offers him meaningful snaps in a No. 2 running back role. If he's available to pick up in dynasty leagues and you have a roster spot, it wouldn't hurt to take a chance on Harris. He could end up being a valuable handcuff in 2026, and there's even a slim chance that he could have standalone value as a low-end RB3/flex depending on his landing spot.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 20, 2026

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) is working his way back from injury, and his medical status has started to impact his price tag in both dynasty and redraft leagues. Kittle isn't expected to miss too much time in 2026; he'll likely be sidelined for the first four weeks or so. Still, that short-term absence is already lowering his ADP in redraft leagues, and the overall recovery process is slightly reducing his price in dynasty leagues. Dynasty managers want to trade for Kittle knowing that they're getting a healthy top-tier TE1, and while Kittle fit that description before his injury, there's always a little risk and concern associated with a player coming back from an Achilles tear. Factors baked into a slightly reduced price tag include potential injury setbacks, Kittle being less than 100% when healthy, and the risk of re-injury. While Kittle is a borderline top-three tight end when healthy, his injury is already starting to influence his pricing this offseason. He's a typical "hold" in most dynasty leagues for now.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 20, 2026

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has finally started to deliver high-end results in fantasy football, and it's happening somewhat consistently. One of the biggest flaws with Williams early in his career (outside of a pair of suspensions) was that he had upside but couldn't be trusted on any given Sunday. In other words, he was a boom-or-bust receiver with no way to predict when he would break out. That started to change in 2024, as he flashed more reliability, and he truly took his consistency to the next level in 2025. In 10 games following the Lions' Week 8 bye, Williams scored 12+ fantasy points on eight occasions. He had just two games with fewer than four catches during that span, and he finished the season as the overall WR12 in PPR leagues. Ranking among the top 12 is impressive in itself, but it's even more fascinating when you consider that Williams had been a little streaky to start the year. If he can replicate the back half of his 2025 season over the entire 2026 season, we're looking at a potential top-five fantasy receiver. With that in mind, we wouldn't fault dynasty managers for sending out trade offers for Williams. His price is pretty high already, but there might still be an opportunity to get him for cheaper than what he'll be worth after the 2026 season. And for what it's worth, we're not concerned about his role alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown. The two have repeatedly shown that they can co-exist. They both played 17 games in 2025, and they still both managed to finish as top-12 fantasy receivers. There are more than enough targets to go around in Detroit to support big years from the Lions' two primary pass-catchers.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 20, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington finds himself in a very crowded position group. However, he has likely done enough to defray any concerns about his volume going forward. Washington opened 2025 as the clear-cut No. 3 receiver behind Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr., and he continued to face heavy competition when Hunter tore his ACL and the Jaguars brought in Jakobi Meyers. Still, Washington ended up breaking out with a career-high 58 catches, 847 yards, and five touchdowns. Not only did he lead the Jaguars in receiving yards and touchdowns, but at WR27 overall, he was also the team's highest-scoring fantasy receiver. Given his consistency over the back half of the season in a crowded position group, we can confidently say that Washington's third-year breakout was not a fluke. He should remain one of Lawrence's favorite targets even with Hunter, Meyers, and Thomas all present next year. That may result in an occasional dud game from Washington, but for the most part, we expect him to be a reliable fantasy contributor in a Jacksonville offense with plenty of targets to go around. We would advise against selling high on Washington in dynasty leagues, because his fantasy relevance is just getting started. He remains a high-end WR3/flex option for 2026 fantasy football.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 20, 2026

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has emerged as a low-end WR1 in fantasy football, but he still continues to fall a little short of his true ceiling. Collins has played five NFL seasons so far, and he has yet to play all 17 games in a single campaign. Injuries limited him to 15 contests in 2025, resulting in a final stat line of 71 catches, 1,117 yards, and six touchdowns. These numbers were good enough to rank as the overall WR8, giving him a top-12 receiver finish for the second time in three years. Collins has missed an average of 3.8 games per season, which is valuable playing time that could have otherwise been used to accumulate fantasy points. His fantasy output itself is impressive given the inconsistency we saw from quarterback C.J. Stroud in 2025, but managers would now like to see Collins stay healthy for a full season so that he doesn't force them to find a replacement option at random points throughout the season.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 20, 2026

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer (finger) exited early during Wednesday's Cactus League outing versus the Colorado Rockies. Singer threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts before a blister forced him to exit the game. Afterwards, Singer said that he didn't want to make the issue worse, so he left out of precaution. He continued by saying, the blister is almost gone, and he'll be ready for his next start. The 29-year-old sounds confident that this blister won't force him to miss any action. His first start of the regular season won't come until March 29, so he should be ready by then. Last season, Singer posted a 4.03 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 163:60 K/BB ratio across 32 starts. He's pitching his home games in hitter-friendly Cincinnati, which won't help his fantasy value. Singer is more of a deep league option to start the season.--Andy Webb
Source: mlb.com

March 20, 2026

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's Spring Training contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Larnach has been sidelined since being scratched on Sunday due to left side soreness. Barring any setbacks, Larnach should be ready to go for Opening Day. He should be a lock to make the roster after slashing .250/323/.404 with 17 home runs and 60 RBI across 142 games last season. He could help fantasy managers in deep leagues, but isn't someone that needs to be rostered in most formats right away.--Andy Webb
Source: mlb.com

March 20, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (oblique) will open the 2026 season on the Injured List. According to Marc Topkin, Walls is going to miss a minimum of 3-4 weeks due to this oblique issue. This would give Walls a timetable to return around late April or early May. His absence should mean that Carson Williams gets a chance to cement himself as the everyday shortstop. The 22-year-old got a taste of the MLB last season, playing 32 games with the Rays. He struggled with a .172/.219/.354 slash line, but the Rays are hopeful that the top prospect has made the correct adjustments. Walls could overtake the shortstop job once healthy due to his elite defensive skills, but his struggles at the plate make him difficult to roster in basically any fantasy format.--Andy Webb
Source: Marc Topkin

March 20, 2026

Seattle Mariners outfielder Rob Refsnyder (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the Athletics. Refsnyder was forced to exit in the sixth inning after getting hit by a pitch on the left elbow. The organization hasn't given an update on his status, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. The 34-year-old signed a one-year, $6.25 million deal with the Mariners over the offseason. He crushes left-handed pitching, so the expectation is that he'll be a platoon bat in the outfield and at designated hitter. His struggles against right-handed pitching make him difficult to trust as a long-term option and more of a streaming choice.--Andy Webb
Source: Tim Booth

March 20, 2026

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Nuggets and appears likely to miss another contest due to his lingering sprain. His continued absence should keep Jakob Poeltl locked into steady frontcourt minutes after he produced 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes last game. Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 22 minutes and could be a deep-league streaming option for scoring. Jamison Battle could also see rotation minutes, though most fantasy managers can look elsewhere during the playoffs.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 20, 2026

Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's Spring Training contest against the Seattle Mariners. Soderstrom was pulled out of the game as a precaution after getting hit by a pitch in the knee. According to Martin Gallegos, Soderstrom is going to be fine going forward, so fantasy managers don't have anything to worry about. It's possible that the A's hold him out for a few days, but this shouldn't be a long-term issue. The 24-year-old looks to continue his success in 2026 after posting a strong season at the plate in 2025. Soderstrom slashed .276/.346/.474 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI across 145 games. He's currently sitting around 83.7 ADP, which seems fair given his success last year and his overall upside.--Andy Webb
Source: Martin Gallegos

March 20, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will sit out Friday's game against Houston for injury management on the first night of a back-to-back, though he could return Saturday against Golden State. His absence could mean a few extra minutes for Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert, but neither is a trustworthy fantasy option during the playoffs. Risacher recently posted five points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 16 minutes, while Kispert added 10 points in 13 minutes. Mouhamed Gueye could also enter the rotation but remains off the fantasy radar, with most usage staying with Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 20, 2026

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is off the injury report and expected to return Friday against the Raptors after sitting out Wednesday for injury management on the second night of a back-to-back. He should slide right back into his usual frontcourt role, especially with Peyton Watson (hamstring) still out. Spencer Jones will likely move back to the bench once Gordon returns. Gordon should continue to offer steady rebounds and defensive production, though managers should still expect occasional rest games when Denver has back-to-back matchups.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 20, 2026

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was one of the top performers in Thursday's Stanley Cup Finals rematch against the Edmonton Oilers, posting his fourth shutout of the season with 21 saves in a 4-0 win. He became the third goalie with at least 20 shutouts for Florida. This was Bobrovsky's third win in four starts, bringing his record to 25-20-1. While the Russian netminder has a chance to record his third consecutive 30-win campaign, his performance levels have dipped in 2025-26. Bobrovsky has a career-worst save percentage at .879 and holds a 3.00 goals-against average.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

March 20, 2026

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain out Friday against Toronto as he continues recovering from a strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. His absence should continue to push Aaron Gordon into a larger frontcourt role. Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther may also pick up extra minutes off the bench, though neither has been consistent enough to trust outside very deep leagues. Watson can stay on waiver wires for now until he shows he is healthy enough to earn back a steady spot in the rotation.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report