April 28, 2025
On Saturday, former title challenger Anthony Smith suffered a first-round TKO loss to Zhang Mingyang in the co-main event of UFC Kansas City. Smith then hung up his gloves inside the Octagon and announced his retirement at 36 years of age after 59 professional fights. It was Smith's third loss in a row and fourth loss in the last five fights. In 4:03 of action, Smith landed only 10 significant strikes. Smith ends his career with a professional record of 37-22 at the time of his retirement.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Giga Chikadze was not able to get back in the win column as he lost his UFC Kansas City main card bout with David Onama via unanimous decision. Chikadze had his moments in the fight, in the striking exchanges to be exact, but Onama made an adjustment in the second round and started wrestling and taking down Chikadze, ultimately winning a unanimous decision. In 15 minutes of action, Chikadze landed 43 significant strikes. With the loss, Chikadze fell to 15-5 as a pro and 8-3 in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Giga Chikadze was not able to get back in the win column as he lost his UFC Kansas City main card bout with David Onama via unanimous decision. Chikadze had his moments in the fight, in the striking exchanges to be exact, but Onama made an adjustment in the second round and started wrestling and taking down Chikadze, ultimately winning a unanimous decision. In 15 minutes of action, Chikadze landed 43 significant strikes. With the loss, Chikadze fell to 15-5 as a pro and 8-3 in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
David Onama picked up a unanimous decision victory over Giga Chikadze on the main card of UFC Kansas City on Saturday. Onama used his wrestling skills to get the better of Chikadze. Chikadze was winning the striking exchanges, but then in the second round, Onama adjusted and started wrestling. In the end, Onama won the fight by 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 unanimous decision. In 15 minutes of action, Onama landed three takedowns and 49 significant strikes. This was Onama's fourth consecutive and biggest victory in his career thus far.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Michel Pereira suffered a unanimous decision loss to Abus Magomedov on the main card of UFC Kansas City on Saturday. From the opening bell, Pereira didn't look like himself. Usually, he's an explosive, fast starter, but this time around, he looked slow and tentative. Magomedov was in control for most of the fight. In 15 minutes of action, Pereira landed 73 significant strikes. It was the second straight loss for Pereira, who was also defeated in a main event opportunity this past October when he was dominated by Anthony Hernandez.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
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April 28, 2025
Abus Magomedov extended his win streak to three when he defeated Michel Pereira via unanimous decision on Saturday's UFC Kansas City main card. Just a few minutes into the first round, Magomedov had already landed a few heavy shots on the striker, one of which was a left hook which dropped Pereira. Magomedov was in control the whole fight, as Pereira was uncharacteristically tentative and slow. In 15 minutes of action, Magomedov landed a takedown and 78 significant strikes. With the victory, Magomedov improved to 28-6-1 as a pro.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher
Wade Miley (elbow) exited his rehab outing on Sunday with an undisclosed injury. The southpaw was only able to tally two outs before exiting the contest. Before leaving, Miley allowed one hit and a run and did not tally a strikeout. In his first rehab outing with High-A Dayton, Miley struggled as he allowed nine hits and six runs across two 1/3 innings of work. The veteran pitcher is slowly working his way back from a UCL surgery on his left elbow. Last summer, Miley logged just seven innings of work to the tune of a 6.43 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP. During the 2023 campaign, the southpaw held a strong 3.14 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP across 120 1/3 innings of work. When eventually cleared to return, Miley should be in the mix for a depth role in the Cincinnati rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: WDTN.com
April 28, 2025
Houston Astros designated hitter
Yordan Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in his team's 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The 27-year-old drove in three runs while scoring and walking once in the contest. Alvarez victimized Royals starting pitcher
Kris Bubic in the top of the third inning with a 436-foot blast that he deposited over the right-center field wall at 110.6 MPH to score the Astros' first runs of the day. His double was also struck well, leaving the bat at a scorching 109.1. It hasn't been the best start for the lefty slugger, as he holds an underwhelming .213 average (19-for-89) through his first 26 outings. However, he may be coming around as he's displayed a better eye at the plate over the last ten days.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Nicolas Dalby suffered a second-round knockout loss to Randy Brown on Saturday's main card of UFC Kansas City. The turning point of the fight was when Dalby suffered a severe nose break early into the contest. After hurting Dalby in the second round, Brown landed a counter right hand that knocked the Danish fighter out cold. In 6:39 of action, Dalby landed 26 significant strikes. With the loss, Dalby is now 23-6-1 with one NC as a pro and 7-5-1 with one NC in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect
Roman Anthony (foot) is dealing with a minor foot injury. The top prospect fouled a ball off his foot on Friday and was held out of action over the weekend. However, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic noted that the team does not anticipate him hitting the injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he is viewed as one of the top prospects in the sport. Through the early part of the Triple-A campaign, the 20-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to the season. Through his first 23 games, Anthony has posted a stellar .313/.451/.588 slash line with five doubles, five home runs, and two stolen bases. If Anthony can return to the lineup this week, he should still be in the mix for an early MLB debut this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jen McCaffrey
April 28, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Andrew McCutchen went 4-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's 9-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was his third homer of the season, and the veteran added three singles for his fourth multi-hit performance of the year. McCutchen has been hitting well in recent days, notching at least one hit in six of seven games with four extra-base hits (two doubles, two home runs) during the stretch. The 38-year-old is having a bit of a resurgent season thus far, slashing .276/.368/.447, with increased quality of contact and a palatable 17.2% strikeout rate after a career-high in that statistic a season ago (25.8%). Moreover, McCutchen is registering a hard-hit ball 49.2% of the time with an average exit velocity of 91.2 MPH. Both figures would be career-bests if they hold.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Randy Brown got back in the win column by scoring a second-round knockout win over Nicolas Dalby on the main card of UFC Kansas City on Saturday. Brown landed some devastating shots in the second round, hurting Dalby. Dalby responded with wild punches, but Brown landed a perfect counter right hand that knocked Dalby out. In 6:39 of action, Brown landed 54 significant strikes. Now 4-1 in his past five outings, Brown is likely going to fight against a top-15 opponent in his next fight.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher
Slade Cecconi (oblique) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Cleveland manager
Stephen Vogt noted that the 25-year-old "looked really good." This is an excellent sign for Cecconi as he has yet to make his 2025 season debut. Cecconi is working his way back from a left oblique strain he suffered in March. Last summer, the Miami product logged 77 innings to the tune of a 6.66 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP. He appeared in 20 games and was given the starting nod in 13 of them. Under the hood, Cecconi generated a modest 4.52 xERA with a .256 xBA, which placed him in the 24th and 25th percentile, respectively. Fantasy managers should expect Cecconi to embark on a rehab assignment if he continues to progress well. When cleared to return, he will likely make his season debut out of the bullpen.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Cleveland Guardians
April 28, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop
Geraldo Perdomo went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old added two steals and scored twice in the outing. Perdomo's batting average has dropped a bit from his blistering start earlier in the month, but he's still been impactful, registering four home runs, four doubles, 21 RBI, 15 runs scored, and six steals. His current home run total is one more than he blasted in 2024, but in far fewer at-bats. He's also vastly improved his plate discipline, walking a robust 16.5% of the time with a strikeout rate in the 96th percentile (9.4%). Perdomo has seen his hard-hit percentage jump by eight points (33.3%) from a season ago.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Ikram Aliskerov scored a first-round TKO win over Andre Muniz on Saturday's UFC Kansas main card opener. Aliskerov was a massive betting favorite in this fight, even though he was coming off a knockout loss to former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker his last time out. With a few seconds left in the first round, Aliskerov landed a left hook that dropped Muniz. Aliskerov quickly pounced on Muniz and started landing devastating shots, forcing the referee to stop the fight. In 4:54 of action, Aliskerov landed 44 significant strikes. With this win, Aliskerov's MMA record is 16-2, and he improved to 3-1 in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Matt Wallner (hamstring) could miss most of May due to his left hamstring strain. Team president Derek Falvey noted that the severity of his injury could keep him sidelined for the upcoming month. Wallner exited their contest on April 15 with this injury and was then placed on the 10-day injured list. Before his injury, Wallner was enjoying a solid start to the campaign, holding a .263/.373/.474 slash line with five doubles, two triples, and one home run. Under the hood, the 27-year-old has generated a .351 xwOBA with an elite 76.5 mph bat speed, which are both above the average marks. In addition, Wallner has also drawn walks at an impressive 13.4 percent rate. While he remains sidelined,
Trevor Larnach and DeShawn Keirsey should see time in right field.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bobby Nightengale
April 28, 2025
Andre Muniz suffered a first-round TKO loss to Ikram Aliskerov on Saturday's UFC Kansas City main card opener. With less than a minute in the first round, Aliskerov landed a left hook that hurt Muniz. Muniz took a few seconds to react before falling back into the fence. Aliskerov jumped on Muniz, quickly finishing Muniz. In 4:54 of action, Muniz landed 16 significant strikes. Muniz is now 6-3 under the UFC banner.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
April 28, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI in his team's 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, adding a double and a sac fly. Rafaela hadn't collected an extra-base knock or driven in a run in over a week, so it was nice to see him do so in their bludgeoning of the Guardians. He had four hard-hit balls, too, with three of them exceeding 100 MPH. The Curacao native's average hasn't caught up, but he's making better contact overall this season, with an xBA of .257 and modest increases in exit velocity (89.6 MPH) and hard-hit rate (43.7%). Furthermore, he's cut his strikeout percentage (16.8%) and raised his walk rate from a season ago.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher
George Kirby (shoulder) is slated to throw live batting practice on Monday. This will be the first time he faces live hitters since being shut down with this shoulder injury in March. The 27-year-old was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status after his session, as this is an important step in his recovery process. If he continues to perform well, he could eventually be cleared to embark on a rehab assignment in the coming weeks. Last season, the right-hander held a strong 3.53 ERA with an impressive 1.07 WHIP across 191 innings of work. While he only tallied 179 punchouts, his elite control gave him significant value in all formats. When he does return, he will carry a solid SP2 value as he should improve your WHIP ratio.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Kramer
April 28, 2025
Miami Marlins infielder
Connor Norby went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He added a double, a single, and two runs scored. The 24-year-old knocked in all three runs in one swing with a three-run blast -- his first homer and RBIs of the season -- in the top of the eighth inning to bring Miami within one, but it was the last runs they'd muster in the contest. Norby is swinging a hot bat since returning from the injured list, notching at least one hit in six of nine games with two three-hit efforts. He's striking out at an undesirable 34.3% clip and has yet to draw a walk, but holds a .303 average and is already one off of his stolen base total from last season in 145 fewer at-bats.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov recorded two power-play assists in Sunday's 5-2 defeat to the Washington Capitals. Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield benefited from Demidov's playmaking talents, while Lane Hutson also logged assists on both plays. The 19-year-old Russian became the first teenager in franchise history to register multiple points in a playoff contest, getting on the score sheet for the first time in the postseason. Montreal now faces elimination in the next game, where Demidov may play a significant role again. He has stepped in for Patrik Laine (upper body) on the top power-play unit, and it's unclear whether Laine will be available after sitting out two contests.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier was involved in both of the team's goals in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Swiss forward registered a goal and an assist in the second period. Meier's efforts helped New Jersey cut a three-goal deficit to one, but the team once again struggled to match Carolina's offense. The Devils have scored only seven goals in the series, while the Hurricanes have lit the lamp 14 times. Meier has contributed to three of those goals. After opening the postseason with a pair of scoreless performances, he has tallied one goal and two assists. New Jersey will need more from him on Tuesday night in Game 5, as the team faces elimination.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov recorded his second career postseason hat trick in Sunday's 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils. He became the fourth player in franchise history to score in the opening minute of a playoff game and also found the net in the second and third periods. This was a breakout game for Svechnikov, as he had been limited to one goal and two points through the first three games of the series. On Sunday, Svechnikov became one of the most productive postseason performers in franchise history, reaching 41 points (19 goals, 22 assists) in his 55th appearance. Only Eric Staal (45) and Sebastian Aho (75) have tallied more points in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Hurricanes/Whalers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect
Parker Messick tossed five shutout innings during his start against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In this outing, Messick allowed just one hit and a walk, and matched a season-high eight punchouts. This was a strong bounce-back outing for Messick as well, as he allowed four runs in each of his previous two starts. Through 22 1/3 innings (five starts), the southpaw has posted a solid 3.22 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP. During this stretch, the Florida State product has held a 30:10 K:BB and allowed just two home runs. Last summer, the 24-year-old progressed through the Cleveland system quite quickly and should be in the mix for his MLB debut later this summer, given his current production. Last season, Messick held an impressive 2.83 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP across 133 2/3 innings split between High-A and Double-A. If he continues to perform well, Messick could become a worthy stash target.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 28, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl factored in all four goals when the team beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in overtime on Sunday night. He scored his first career postseason goal on the power play in overtime and finished with three assists. Two of the helpers came in the third period when Edmonton erased a 3-1 deficit. Draisaitl posted his eighth career four-point playoff game, tying Mario Lemieux for the fifth most in NHL history. The Kings have once again struggled to contain Draisaitl, who boasts three goals and nine points through the first four games of the series.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was pulled for a second consecutive game as the team struggled to keep pace with the St. Louis Blues in Sunday's Game 4. He lasted 42 minutes in the contest, allowing five goals on 18 shots. Eric Comrie closed out the 5-1 loss by saving all six shots he faced. Following a dominant regular season, Hellebuyck began the playoffs with back-to-back wins, but he has registered a poor 0.744 save percentage over the last two games. Winnipeg will hope to see Hellebuyck turn around his form in Game 5 on home ice, where he has been nearly unbeatable this campaign, boasting a 29-3-3 record, including the playoffs.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 28, 2025
Houston Astros infield prospect
Brice Matthews went 2-for-4 with a home run and two stolen bases during Sunday's contest against Triple-A Tacoma. This outing extended Matthews's hitting streak to four games. During this stretch, Matthews has gone deep twice and held a 2:3 K:BB. However, before this surge at the plate, the former 28th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft had carried a modest .213/.359/.293 slash line with one double, one triple, and one home run. During this 21-game stretch, Matthews held a modest 32:16 K:BB and only tallied five RBI. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression at Triple-A as he appears to be turning the corner. If the Nebraska product continues to show growth, he should compete for a second-half MLB debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 28, 2025
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (undisclosed) was injured during Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. He did not see any action in the final 13 minutes of play after absorbing a massive hit from Capitals forward Tom Wilson. Carrier also made a brief exit in the opening period. He logged 13:39 of ice time in the game, registering one shot on goal and one hit. Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis provided no update on Carrier after the game. His absence for the remainder of the series would be a significant blow for Montreal, as Carrier is known for his shot-blocking abilities and has also contributed offensively. In four games, he has recorded two points (one goal, one assist), 11 blocks, and seven hits.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
April 28, 2025
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong struck out a season-high 10 batters during his start on Sunday against Double-A New Hampshire. In this start, Tong tossed four shutout innings. He allowed just one hit and one walk. This was Tong's first start, not allowing a run this season. Through his first four starts of the campaign (17 1/3 innings), the right-hander has struck out 30 batters and held a 4.15 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression at Double-A, as he is flashing elite strikeout upside. Last season, the former seventh-round selection spent most of his time with High-A, where he held a 3.71 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP with 110 punchouts across 85 innings. If he continues to perform well with Double-A, he should be in the mix for a promotion to Triple-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
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