January 13, 2026
Chicago Cubs third baseman
Matt Shaw could lose playing time after the signing of
Alex Bregman, or the team could look to move him in a trade. There was initial speculation that the team could move the top prospect to 2B and look to trade
Nico Hoerner, but The Athletic's Keith Law reported that Shaw has shown "resistance to help from the Cubs' staff" and could be a trade candidate as a result. Shaw hit .226 in his 126 games last season with 13 home runs, a .300 wOBA, and an elevated 21.5% striekout rate. The 24-year-old Shaw would be an interesting acquisition for any team looking for young infield help since he has shown so much promise, but struggled to put it together in the majors. In 2024, he hit .284 between Double-A and Triple-A with 21 homers and 31 stolen bases. He has great upside but comes with some coachability questions, which makes him an intriguing but risky potential addition this offseason.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Keith Law
January 13, 2026
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken will interview in person for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive-coordinator opening on Wednesday in Tampa, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Monken is a former Buccaneers assistant who worked with quarterback
Baker Mayfield for one year with the Cleveland Browns. Monken will almost certainly leave Baltimore after the Ravens fired long-time head coach John Harbaugh last week. Reports suggested that Monken could follow Harbaugh to his next destination and serve as his OC again, but that remains to be seen. Monken is drawing some consideration for open head-coaching jobs around the league, as he already met with the Cleveland Browns. Tampa fired OC Josh Grizzard and are looking for their fifth OC in the last five years. Hiring Monken to run the offense would be great news for Mayfield.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
January 13, 2026
Houston Astros first baseman
Christian Walker seems to be in an overcrowded situation in Houston, but according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, there isn't much interest in him on the open market. The Astros have
Carlos Correa back in the mix, most likely at 3B, with
Yordan Alvarez locked in as DH for most of next season. That leaves Isaac Parades without an everyday spot unless he moves to 1B, or he could be moved in a trade. Parades would likely get more in return, but it makes more sense for the Astros to try to move Walker. The veteran has two years, $40 million left on his contract, and could end up being moved in a salary dump if the Astros can find a taker. While he did have 27 homers last year, he only hit .238 with a .310 wOBA in 154 games. Walker's market doesn't seem to be heating up, though, so the Astros may have to get creative to solve their infield logjam.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Chandler Rome
January 13, 2026
The Tennessee Titans will interview former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll for their open head-coaching job on Friday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. It's the first known head-coaching interview for Daboll this cycle. Daboll was fired by the Giants in the middle of the 2025 season after going 20-40-1 over three-plus seasons in the Big Apple. In his first year as the head coach, the Giants went 9-7-1, made the playoffs, and even won a postseason game. However, Daboll then posted records of 6-11, 3-14, and 2-8 in the three years that followed. He'll be more of a long shot to get the Titans' head-coaching job, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Daboll resurface in the NFL in 2026 as an offensive coordinator somewhere.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
January 13, 2026
After a breakthrough season in 2025, Chris Gotterup will begin his new season at the year's first event. We've already seen him take some swings with his involvement in the early TGL season as well, but that's very different than playing actual 72-hole competitions. His highlights last season were unsurprisingly heavy in success off the tee, as he was the seventh-longest hitter on tour (316.7) and ranked ninth in strokes gained off the tee (+0.566). The low ranking in putting and approach play was marred by a rough start to the year, but improved as things went along, culminating in a victory at the Scottish Open. While distance doesn't always spell success at Waialae Country Club, the game he showed as things were wrapping up shows he's more than capable of having success in other ways.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
January 13, 2026
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora views first baseman
Willson Contreras as the cleanup hitter for the 2026 season, according to Christopher Smith of Mass Live. If Contreras does indeed become the BoSox's cleanup hitter this year after being acquired in a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, the 33-year-old former catcher will have plenty of RBI opportunities, even if the team was unable to re-sign third baseman
Alex Bregman. Outfielder
Jarren Duran, shortstop
Trevor Story, and outfielder
Roman Anthony should hit in the top three spots to help set the table for Contreras. The three-time All-Star had an OPS under .800 for the first time in four seasons in 2025, but he also produced career highs in RBI (80), doubles (31), and runs scored (70) with more playing time (135 games) at first base. There will be plenty of RBI opportunities in the cleanup spot, but Contreras is more of an average fantasy first baseman without a high-end power profile.
--Keith HernandezSource: Mass Live - Christopher Smith
January 13, 2026
St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is in concussion protocol and is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. On Monday, Blues head coach Jim Montgomery said the team's medical staff is "very happy" with Broberg's progress. But he is poised to miss time after getting hurt during Saturday's loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Broberg, who inked a six-year, $48 million contract extension last week, has registered 15 points (two goals, 13 assists), 58 shots, and 71 blocks with a plus-one rating in 46 outings this season. Matthew Kessel is expected to take Broberg's place in the lineup on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jeremy Rutherford
January 13, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (personal) was back at practice on Monday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports. This is a strong indication that Trouba will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. The powerful blue-liner missed Saturday's loss to the Buffalo Sabres for the birth of his second child. In 44 outings this season, Trouba has amassed 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists), 85 shots, 78 blocks, and 85 hits with a plus-one rating. His return to the lineup is expected to bump Drew Helleson to the press box.
--Taavi PailkSource: Zach Cavanagh
January 13, 2026
Gary Woodland always seems to produce positive numbers. The American golfer only had one Top 10 result in 2025 but was T-16 at last year's Sony Open. He did have three straight Top 25 finishes to start off 2025. One of the big reasons was his ability to hit off the tee. Overall, he ranked 18th in driving distance (313 yards). That is impressive for someone in their early 40's. Waialae features a few holes where driving well is an asset. Yes, accuracy concerns are always lurking (59% -115th last season). His overall birdie average was troubling at 3.7 (142nd). However, when Woodland is hitting the ball well he is capable of shooting all four rounds in the 60's.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith (upper body) has been upgraded to day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The 20-year-old sophomore has been out since mid-December due to an upper-body injury. However, Smith appears close to returning and will join the team for a four-game road trip that begins Thursday night in Washington. Smith was almost a point-per-game player early in the season, notching 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 outings. When Smith is cleared to play, he will likely reclaim a top-six role and rejoin the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sheng Peng
January 13, 2026
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 19 games with a pair of assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers captain set up Zach Hyman in the first period and Evan Bouchard in the second, tying the seventh-longest point streak in franchise history. McDavid heated up in December and has been on a special run since. His 19-game point streak includes 13 multi-point games, and he has tallied 19 goals and 25 assists during that stretch. On Monday night, McDavid reached 80 points for the season in his 46th game, becoming the fifth player in NHL history with 10 consecutive 50-assist campaigns.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 13, 2026
Keith Mitchell often lingers around contending at events like the Sony Open. However, the American golfer finished 30th in 2025. The worst thing probably was the time off after the Grant Thornton Invitational. Mitchell had fired eight straight rounds in the 60's and his form was solid. Now, he has to start all over again this week in Hawaii. Mitchell's 29.08 putts per round in 2025 was high but slightly improved from the 29.33 in 2024. It explains a lot of the up and down in the past. His most balanced event was the Truist Championship last year where he finished T-7. Waialae is not an extremely tough course unless the birdies do not fall. It may be wise to fade Mitchell this time around.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks winger Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) didn't finish Monday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He left the contest in the first period due to an upper-body injury. "He could be OK. I just don't know yet for sure. He couldn't finish the game," Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said postgame. "We'll go under evaluation here tomorrow and it might be something where he's OK, might not be." Recent weeks have been rough for Teravainen from an offensive point of view, as the Finnish forward has been held scoreless in 16 of his last 20 appearances. He has recorded 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 45 games during the season. Chicago's frontline also lost Connor Bedard (illness) as a late scratch on Monday, while Frank Nazar (upper body) remains out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 13, 2026
Robert MacIntyre came close several times to winning in 2025. The golfer from Scotland finished inside the Top 10 six times on the PGA Tour. He did win over in Europe at the Alfred Dunhill in October. However, he only finished T-7 at The Open. That one stung MacIntyre who felt he was better that week. Courses that favor high birdie volume do not suit him often, however. His putting strokes gained was less than optimal in Hawaii in 2025. That included losing 1.37 at the Sony Open alone. Macintyre was off putting in 2025 compared to 2024. He lost more than a half a putt per round and his one-putt percentage dipped under 40%. If those numbers pick up, MacIntyre makes a nice DFS choice this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Nicholas Robertson (lower body) was limited to 1:14 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. He was injured while blocking a shot during his second shift of the game. Robertson entered Monday's action in great form, averaging a point per game over his last eight appearances. He has tallied 10 goals and 22 points in 43 games across the season. Robertson's early exit from Monday's games leaves him questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Utah Mammoth. Bobby McMann, who scored Toronto's second goal on Monday night, is likely to have a larger role if Robertson can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
January 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) was injured while scoring a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Flyers defenseman Cam York landed on Point's right leg as he potted a power-play goal early in the second period to make it 3-0 for the Lightning. Point has enjoyed an offensive surge recently, but that might now be disrupted by injury. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Point has totaled 11 points (five goals, six assists) across the last eight games. He has 11 goals and 30 points in 37 outings for the season. On Tuesday, Yanni Gourde may jump into the top six as Point's replacement.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
January 13, 2026
Michael Kim did not win on the PGA Tour in 2025. The American golfer did have four Top 10 results. Kim did end up tied for second at the WM Phoenix Classic. It was one of two events where the golfer shot all four rounds in the 60's in 2025. VidantaWorld in Mexico was the other. When it came to the Sony Open last season, Kim started off with a 73 which caused him to miss the cut. Poor starts happened pretty often in signature and major events. There was that 77 at the Farmers. Even at the Arnold Palmer, Kim had to recover from an opening round 75. One cannot start slow at Waialae. That may tend to cause Kim to be faded in DFS and betting circles this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Tom Hoge had three top-10 results in the first half of 2025. The American golfer had a chance to win the Valero Texas Open until a 76 dropped him to a T5. It was his most balanced performance of 2025. Again, his second half was littered with misfortune. He missed all three cuts in July and six of eight events in a 2 1/2-month span. Driving accuracy and driving length were two significant issues. The Sony Open measures 7,044 yards and is a par 70. However, the accuracy of 60.54% in 2025 ranked 93rd. It was 96th in 2024, and Hoge consistently drives the ball around 296 yards. If his accuracy is solid, Hoge is a nice DFS option. If it is not, then look out.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will miss a fourth straight game on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, but his return to action appears to be near. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports. Jones has played in only one of the last 11 games and is trying to return from a right ankle sprain. His next chance for a comeback will be on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Without Jones,
Bryce McGowens and
Micah Peavy are in a position to receive more minutes, although neither has delivered noteworthy fantasy performances recently.
--Taavi PailkSource: Rod Walker
January 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Saddiq Bey (hip) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. He has previously carried a doubtful tag due to a hip injury sustained on Dec. 31. The ailment has kept Bey sidelined for six games, disrupting a good comeback campaign. Bey is among New Orleans' leading scorers, averaging 15.1 points per game. His absence has allowed
Bryce McGowens to become a member of the first unit, but his efforts have been mostly disappointing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brian Harman did not get off to the best start in 2025. The American golfer started with a 75-74 at The Sentry. Thankfully, that event was canceled for this season. Harman ended up at the Valero in April and made 20 of 24 cuts in 2025. At the Sony Open, he was around the top 10 for most of the event until a final-round 71 derailed his chances. Harman was around the average of PGA golfers when it came to strokes gained in 2025. The one worry is when his putter is bad, it can get disastrous. He lost more than two strokes at the Sentry, then lost 1.98 strokes at the RSM Classic in November. These bad streaks can happen at any time, which must be avoided at Waialae.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets appear to be the favorite to land Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Freddy Peralta in a trade. However, Rosenthal and Sammon noted that they would be able to acquire him without moving top pitching prospect
Nolan McLean. Instead, they could look to move one of
Brandon Sproat,
Jonah Tong, or
Christian Scott. McLean made his MLB debut last summer and was one of the biggest risers in terms of prospects. McLean was sharp over his brief 48-inning taste of the majors, posting a 2.06 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP. He struck out 30.3% of the batters he faced and allowed walks at an 8.5% rate. In 87 1/3 innings at Triple-A, McLean posted a 2.78 ERA with 97 punchouts. Given his expected role in the MLB rotation, McLean is worth viewing as a solid SP3 in all formats in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon
January 13, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, sitting out a second consecutive game. Eason sprained his right ankle in Friday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. In his absence,
Aaron Holiday received the starting nod on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, Holiday didn't capitalize on the opportunity, recording only three points, one rebound, four assists, and one steal. It's unclear whether Holiday will maintain the starting position on Tuesday. Houston will also be without
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), narrowing the lineup options for head coach Ime Udoka.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Eric Cole finished inside the top 10 four times in 2025. The American golfer was on a bit of a roller coaster, however. Cole finished fifth at last season's Sony Open. His 1.27 strokes gained to putting was probably his best effort until the spring. Waialae was a course where Cole felt comfortable. His approach to the green in 2025 gained 1.45 strokes. Placing the ball in birdie opportunity is prime in an event like this. With a stacked field, Cole will need to make birdies early. He finished sixth in putts per round on tour (28.03) and fifth in one-putt percentage (44.24%). That will be vital to his DFS and betting fortunes this weekend in Hawaii.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Angels top pitching prospect, Tyler Bremner (elbow), is cleared to participate in spring training. The Angels selected Bremner with the second overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft out of UC Santa Barbara. Bremner was diagnosed with right elbow soreness and was eventually shut down late in the season. However, their budding ace avoided any serious injury and will be a full-go in camp. According to MLB.com, Bremner boasts an impressive fastball and changeup, both of which were given 65 scouting grades. The right-hander spent all three seasons of his college career at Santa Brabra, where he held an overall 3.58 ERA, splitting time between the rotation and bullpen. Through 222 1/3 innings, he struck out 295 batters and allowed just 57 walks. He is worth closely monitoring, as Bremner could push for his MLB debut later in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Fletcher
January 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (knee) is considered questionable for a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The French forward is dealing with a bone contusion in his left knee and has already missed two games.
Vit Krejci has been a starter in the two games Risacher has sat out, but he hasn't provided much for fantasy managers. Newly arrived
CJ McCollum and
Corey Kispert are also helping to fill the void left by Risacher, along with
Luke Kennard (neck). The latter had an impressive 22-point outing off the bench in Sunday's win over the Golden State Warriors, but Atlanta has listed Kennard as questionable for Tuesday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Latvian veteran is dealing with left Achilles tendinitis and has made just three appearances in 2026. As a result of Porzingis's absence,
Mouhamed Gueye has had a regular role in the rotation, though his performances have been inconsistent. There's also a chance for
Asa Newell (quadriceps) to see more playing time, but he must shed a questionable tag for that to happen on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfield prospect
Charlie Condon is expected to compete for the starting first base job during spring training. Condon was selected with the third overall pick by the Rockies in the 2024 MLB Draft. The former Georgia Bulldog came out of college as an outfielder but appears to be in the mix for a role at first base, hoping to get him to the majors sooner. In 2025, Condon split his time between High-A and Double-A and posted an overall .268/.376/.444 line with an .820 OPS. He launched 14 home runs and added 16 doubles with two stolen bases. Condon also turned in a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. Given that the Rockies do not have a firm answer at the first base position, Condon could make a strong case to start there on Opening Day. He will be competing alongside
Troy Johnston and
Blaine Crim.
--Andy SmithSource: Thomas Harding
January 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (adductor) will miss an eighth straight game on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday that Vassell's rehab is going well, but there isn't a timetable for his return.
Julian Champagnie will continue to start in Vassell's absence. He has posted three double-doubles over the past seven games, averaging 17.9 points and 9.1 rebounds. However, Champagnie has struggled mightily on offense against the Thunder this season, averaging only 2.3 points per game across three meetings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Daniel Berger is just one player in a stacked field at this year's Sony Open. The American golfer had two Top 10 results in 2025. This was led by overall strokes gained ranked 44th on tour. Berger's one weakness has always been putting. He was 135th last year and 163rd in strokes gained to putting in 2024. The golfer drives the ball about 303 yards and got on the fairway 66.24% of the time (25th on tour). His nearly five yard boost in distance from 2024 should help at Waialae Country Club. The problem is the birdies. Berger missed the cut in Hawaii last year despite back-to-back 69's. Again, the key is putting. Four round totals for the winner are typically in the high 250's to low 260's.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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