Is Rico Garcia the New Closer for the Orioles?
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Rico Garcia earned his third save of the season on Monday and continues to dominate opposing hitters in late-inning situations. With expected closer Ryan Helsley currently on the injured list, Garcia has stepped into a larger role and quickly become a leading option for saves in Baltimore. The 32-year-old has not allowed a run across his last eight appearances, lowering his season numbers to a 0.47 ERA and 0.42 WHIP. Garcia now leads all active Orioles pitchers in saves and continues to handle high-leverage opportunities effectively. In his sixth MLB season, Garcia has emerged as a priority fantasy target out of the Orioles bullpen.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Hideki Matsuyama Attempts to Improve Over 2025 PGA Championship
Hideki Matsuyama did not have the best week last week. The Japanese golfer finished 71st at the Truist Championship. He never truly got going and a final round 76 was the punctuation mark on a bad event (+11 overall). Since the Masters Tournament, it has been pretty much downhill. Fortunately, Matsuyama is one of those golfers who has a good short-term memory. Some of the longer holes this week at Aronimink could be a bit problematic for one who drives the ball 301.4 yards on average with only 58.28% accuracy. The key may be how the course dries out as well. Matsuyama lost 2.63 strokes overall last week. Expecting that again is not likely and his one-putt percentage of 44.19% (19th) makes him a viable DFS candidate.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Scottie Scheffler Looks to Defend PGA Championship at Aronimink
As Thursday approaches, Scottie Scheffler is getting set to put up a stiff defense of his title last season. He's coming off three-straight finishes of solo second, which is an amazing feat in itself, but considering what has happened to see him in those positions, it must be a little frustrating for the world no. 1. It's easy to see a similar result this week, if not a successful defense, as Scheffler leads the PGA Tour in so many important statistics pertaining to what will presumably be important at the year's second major. Aside from the ball striking prowess, he leads the PGA Tour in bogey avoidance, birdie average, and par-4 scoring average. If he stays in similar form this week, we could see him hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy again come Sunday evening.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Julius Randle Posts a Double-Double in Losing Effort
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle recorded a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's 126-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, adding one assist in 36 minutes of play. This was only Randle's second double-double of the postseason, as he has failed to match his regular-season form. Randle's efficiency from the field has been especially woeful. In Tuesday's game, he finished 6-for-17 from the floor, missing all four three-point attempts. Overall, Randle has gone just 36.6% from the field and 21.1% from downtown against the Spurs, recording 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. If Randle can't boost his productivity, the Timberwolves are unlikely to survive Friday's Game 6.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Matthew Stafford a Sell Candidate with Touchdown Regression Likely on its Way
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off an MVP outing and a career-best QB3 fantasy finish, and at 38 years old, he is an obvious sell candidate for any dynasty managers without a chance of contention. As with any pure pocket passer, Stafford's fantasy success is tied almost exclusively to touchdowns, and after tossing a career-high 46 touchdown passes in his 17th season, regression is almost certain to strike. Stafford's 7.7% touchdown rate was almost three full percentage points higher than his previous four seasons in Los Angeles, and with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum being held out of the end zone on a combined 19 carries from within the five-yard line, Davante Adams alone accounted for an NFL record 11 receiving touchdowns from five yards or closer. Between Adams and 2025 first-team All-Pro Puka Nacua, the Rams still boast one of the best receiving tandems in the league, so another league-winning performance from Stafford is by no means an impossibility, but at RotoBaller's dynasty QB25, non-contending managers who have not already done so would be wise to sell in the wake of what will likely be remembered as the best statistical season of his career.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Nicolai Hojgaard Wants to Keep Momentum Rolling in Philadelphia
Nicolai Hojgaard nearly won the Truist Championship last week. The Danish golfer finished T-2 which was his fifth Top 6 result of the 2026 season. Hojgaard can be frustratingly streaky but he was solid across the board last week gaining at least a half stroke in all four major metrics. With longer holes on the final holes, it is good that Hojgaard hits the ball 320 yards off the tee (7th). The bad is the accuracy at 52.07% (144th). Hojgaard must hit the fairways with regularity on an undulating golf course. Few are expecting a winning score of around 260 (like in 2018) but Hojgaard will need to improve his birdie average of 3.86 (73rd), if he wants to contend from a betting perspective.
Source: PGATOUR.com
Source: PGATOUR.com
Rangers Turn to Jacob Latz for Fifth Save, a Priority Target on the Waiver Wire
Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz has been dominant in May, recording his fifth save of the season on Tuesday and his third across his last four games. With injuries continuing to impact the Rangers bullpen, Latz has stepped into a larger role and provided stability in ninth-inning situations. The 30-year-old owns a 0.83 ERA and 0.42 WHIP this season, establishing himself as one of the most effective relievers in the American League. Latz has also excelled at limiting walks while generating elite fastball movement, with his fastball run value ranking in the 98th percentile. Fantasy managers searching for saves should continue targeting Latz as his role in Texas continues to grow.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Anthony Edwards Held to 20 Points in Game 5 Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards led his team with 20 points in Tuesday's 126-97 loss in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards did decent work on offense, finishing with a 46.2 field-goal percentage, but he had only 13 attempts. For just the third time this postseason, Edwards was limited to one three-pointer. His overall production was disappointing, as he recorded only two rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes. Minnesota needs much more from its leader in Game 6 on Friday night. Across eight career elimination games, Edwards has averaged 26.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ben Griffin Attempting to Bounce Back After Truist Championship
Ben Griffin will have another stern challenge at the PGA Championship this week. The American golfer found the middle rounds tough going at the Truist Championship (73-75). Griffin has not missed a cut in his previous six events but that T-63 was a tough pill to swallow. Also, this golf course will not play soft with the weather forecast calling for increased heat in the Philadelphia area (could top 90 by Sunday). With the course drying out, an increased premium on putting could help Griffin. His one-putt percentage of 43.84% ranks 27th on the tour. The course is longer on some of the ending holes by as much as 30 or 40 yards so Griffin will need to be accurate to set up putting chances.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Transfer Defensive Lineman Devarrick Woods Commits to Clemson
Texas State defensive line transfer Devarrick Woods committed to Clemson on Tuesday, according to On3. The rising senior received a final year of eligibility this offseason after spending time at Hinds Community College and Texas State. In his lone season at the FBS level, the 290-pound Woods tallied 16 tackles (nine solo) and one sack in nine games for the Bobcats. After bringing in just four transfers last season and no transfers the season before, Dabo Swinney and the Tigers now have 11 incoming transfers. Woods figures to join a talneted defensive line headlined by Will Heldt in 2026.
Source: Transfer Portal on X
Source: Transfer Portal on X
Keldon Johnson Comes Alive in Game 5 Against Timberwolves
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson had the second-most points among all scorers in Tuesday's 126-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting up 21 points with an 8-for-11 effort from the field. In 22 minutes off the bench, he also picked up a pair of rebounds and steals, along with one block. It was a long wait for the Spurs, but Johnson finally showed why he was named the 2025-26 Sixth Man of the Year. Prior to Tuesday night, he had finished seven of nine postseason outings with single-digit points and hadn't scored more than 11 points in a single game. Johnson's numbers in other areas have also dipped during the playoffs. Yet the Spurs find themselves one win away from the Western Conference Finals, and Johnson should now at least have some momentum heading into Game 6 against Minnesota.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jayden Reed's Dynasty Value Tethered to His Underwhelming Usage
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has long shown the ability to be a fantasy difference maker, but in a crowded receiver room, and with a role often limited to slot work in 11 personnel packages, he has yet to top the WR23 finish from his rookie campaign. While a broken clavicle and a separate foot injury limited him to only seven contests in 2025, his per game averages were down across the board, and only twice did he see the field for more than 25 offensive snaps. The hope for dynasty managers is that with the team's leading receiver from 2025, Romeo Doubs, departing in free agency, Reed could see an uptick in usage, but with Christian Watson another year removed from the ACL tear that ended his 2024 season, Tucker Kraft expected back at some point from a torn ACL of his own, and 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden in line to take a step forward in year two, target competition in Green Bay could be as fierce as ever. As a player who has averaged more than 2.0 yards per route run in his career and added 6.0 yards after the catch per reception, Reed has the skills to become a fantasy staple if kept on the field, and with multiple paths toward insurance upside, he offers untapped ceiling potential, but at RotoBaller's dynasty WR51, his value reflects his commonly low floor, with Green Bay showing a ready willingness to simply remove him from game plans in favor of heavier personnel.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Caleb Kilian Tallies Second Save, Emerging as Closer to Roster in San Francisco
San Francisco Giants right-hander Caleb Kilian earned his second save of the season on Tuesday, recording four outs with one strikeout in a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kilian has now received two save opportunities over his last five appearances and continues to emerge as the leading option for ninth-inning work in San Francisco. The Giants optioned right-hander Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday after early-season struggles, opening the door for Kilian to claim the role. The 28-year-old owns a 1.40 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season and has quickly become one of the Giants' most reliable bullpen arms. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Kilian as his save opportunities increase.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Harris English Will Need His Putter to Thrive at Aronimink
Harris English may not have the best chance to win in Philadelphia this week. The American golfer is around +8000 via DraftKings to win the PGA Championship. English does have seven Top 25 results in 12 events though. Despite this, the golfer has only finished once inside the Top 10 (T-4 at RBC Heritage). Aronimink is not a long golf course at 7,237 yards (Par-70). However, it starts with a first hole that has a little of everything. With hills and bumps plus twists and Bentgrass, this will be a test for Harris. For a golfer not the best with his approach, his 139th ranked Proximity could prove to be a bit much from a betting perspective. His putting (22nd at 0.467 strokes gained) must more than offset that.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Stephon Castle Makes All-Around Impact in Game 5
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle made himself useful in all areas in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, notching 17 points, four rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in 27 minutes. He also committed four turnovers, but they didn't really affect the game, as the Spurs won 126-97. Castle missed his lone three-point attempt but went a superb 7-for-11 overall from the field. In the series, Castle has made over 50% of his field-goal attempts, averaging 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.0 steals. He and De'Aaron Fox have been the perfect sidekicks to Victor Wembanyama, bringing San Antonio within reach of the Western Conference Finals.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Is Kenyon Sadiq the Next Great Rookie Tight End?
A rookie tight end has cracked the top five in half-PPR fantasy leagues every season since 2023, and if that trend is to continue in 2026, New York Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq is perhaps the most likely candidate. The Jets took Sadiq with the 16th overall pick, making him the first tight end off the board in a class that would ultimately see 21 players selected at the position. Having never topped 560 receiving yards during his time at Oregon, his collegiate production does not stack up favorably with that of recent first-round tight ends, but in the era of NIL, Sadiq is one of the few early-declare prospects in this draft class and will take his first professional snaps at the age of 21. His athleticism is well-documented, and with his biggest competition for targets behind Garrett Wilson being fellow first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr., he could see early volume in a Frank Reich offense that has historically involved tight ends at one of the league's highest rates. Sadiq is already RotoBaller's dynasty TE9, and while he may not make the immediate impact of recent rookie tight ends, he has the physical traits and the opportunity to become a sought-after dynasty asset in what looks to be a rapidly improving offense.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Abner Uribe Earns Fourth Save, Remains Must-Add Option in All Leagues
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe delivered another clean inning on Tuesday, earning his fourth save of the season in a 6-4 victory against the San Diego Padres. Uribe has allowed just one earned run through four appearances in May and continues to strengthen his grip on the Brewers' ninth-inning role. The 24-year-old now owns a 3.52 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts across 15 1/3 innings this season. Uribe has also shown improved command compared to previous years, posting a 6.9 percent walk rate and avoiding the control issues that previously limited his effectiveness. His 98.1 mph fastball ranks in the 94th percentile and has become a major weapon in late-inning situations. Uribe continues to rise among fantasy closers and should be rostered in all formats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Big Win in Game 5
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama was once again unstoppable for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Tuesday night, stuffing the stat sheet with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in a big 126-97 win. Wembanyama finished 9-for-16 from the field and 2-for-5 from downtown, becoming only the third Spurs player in history to post a 20-point, 10-rebound half in a playoff contest. The French superstar was clearly playing with a chip on his shoulder after being ejected early in Game 4 for a flagrant 2 foul. Aside from Game 4, Wembanyama has recorded a double-double in each game of the series, averaging 24.0 points, 15.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 5.5 blocks.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Akshay Bhatia's Creative Flair Could Show Itself in Philadelphia
Akshay Bhatia has had quite the 2026 so far. The American golfer came back from five strokes down to defeat Daniel Berger in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bhatia did not have the best driving numbers that week (-10.7 yards, -10% accuracy). However, his 2.79 strokes gained to putting was by far his best metric of the season. Shot making around the greens and keeping those putts per round down will be vital. Bhatia ranks 4th on tour with 27.67 putts per round and 8th in one-putt percentage (45.16%). With a birdie or better conversion percentage of 37.93% (2nd), Bhatia can be solid from a DFS or betting perspective this weekend.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Keegan Bradley Knows the Aronimink Golf Club Well
Keegan Bradley knows the Philadelphia area golf courses pretty well. The American golfer won the BMW Championship in 2018 when it was held at Aronimink. Bradley will see a course that looks very much the same as it did eight years ago. His form has been better of late with all three of his Top 25 results in 2026 coming over the past four events. One of the big reasons Bradley beat Justin Rose in a playoff then was his work approaching the greens (2nd at 0,888 strokes gained). Now, it is one of his weaker links at 0.293 strokes lost (129th). Improved putting has been vital though as Bradley has gained at least a half stroke or better in four of his last six tournaments. Betting wise, he can be an option potentially for Top 20 or Top 40 wagers.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Mason McTavish Delivers Two Assists Tuesday Night
Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish dished out two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. In the first period, Beckett Sennecke scored a power-play goal, and Olen Zellweger tied the game at two with an even-strength tally late in the third. This was a painful loss for the Ducks, who now face elimination in Game 6, but it was a great night for McTavish personally. He's seen limited ice time in the playoffs and was a healthy scratch for a couple of games earlier in the second-round series. Scoring-wise, McTavish hasn't done a bad job in the postseason, bagging six points (one goal, five assists) in nine appearances.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Pavel Dorofeyev Pots Two Goals in Vital Game 5 Win
Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev produced two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory in Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks, putting his team one win away from the Western Conference Finals. The Russian forward notched a power-play goal late in the first period and scored at even strength with 4:10 played in overtime. Jack Eichel had assists on both Dorofeyev goals. The Golden Knights can count their lucky stars that Dorofeyev was on the ice for the game-winning goal, as he missed some time in the second period after a puck struck his knee. With seven goals, Dorofeyev is now tied for the most among all skaters in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He's also tallied two assists in 11 games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Josh Doan Records Two Assists in Game 4 Victory
Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan recorded two assists as the team tied the second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens with a 3-2 road win. Doan extended his assist streak to five games when Mattias Samuelsson opened the scoring in the first period and added another in the third on a power-play goal by Zach Benson. Doan is the first Sabres player in 20 years to post a five-game assist streak in the playoffs. Gilbert Perreault holds the franchise record, set in 1981, with a seven-game run. Playoff hockey has suited Doan, as he's been Buffalo's second-highest scorer this postseason, with nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 10 games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Penguins Want Evgeni Malkin Back
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is a pending unrestricted free agent, but he could still have a future with the franchise, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. On Tuesday, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said he would "love" to have Malkin back for next season. The team has reportedly been in discussions with Malkin and his agent about a new contract. Recently, Malkin hinted he's prepared to continue his NHL career elsewhere if an agreement isn't reached with the Penguins. Malkin, who will turn 40 in July, has played in Pittsburgh since entering the NHL in 2006. With 1,407 points (533 goals, 874 assists) in 1,269 regular-season games, he ranks third on the team's all-time scoring list. In 2025-26, Malkin averaged at least a point per game for the first time in three years, showing he's got plenty of gas left in the tank.
Source: Greg Wyshynski
Source: Greg Wyshynski
Sidney Crosby Joins Team Canada for World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will play for Team Canada at the 2026 World Championship. This will be only the fourth time Crosby will participate in the tournament, but he will be part of Canada's squad for a second consecutive year. In 2025, Crosby racked up 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in eight games, but couldn't help his team get past the quarterfinals. The Penguins captain suffered further heartbreak with Canada at this year's Olympic Games. Crosby couldn't finish the tournament due to a lower-body injury, and the Canadians lost the gold medal game to Team USA. Canada added Crosby to the World Championship roster after New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (undisclosed) dropped out of the squad due to a minor injury.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ryan Poehling Suffers Upper-Body Injury in Game 5 Loss
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (upper body) didn't finish Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He left the game in the first period after taking a big hit from Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb. Poehling needed assistance to leave the ice, and McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for interference. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville didn't have an update on Poehling postgame. Poehling has been quietly effective for the Ducks throughout the campaign. He finished the regular season with a career-high 36 points (11 goals, 25 assists) in 75 contests and has added five points (four goals, one assist) in 11 playoff outings. Frank Vatrano and Jansen Harkins are potential options to replace Poehling in the lineup if needed.
Source: Anaheim Ducks
Source: Anaheim Ducks
Si Woo Kim Struggles at Truist Championship
Si Woo Kim finished tied for 65th at last week's Truist Championship but will now look forward to this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Kim is putting together an outstanding 2026 season. He has no missed cuts and nine top-25 finishes in 14 starts this season, with his best finish being a tied for second at the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this season. Kim finished tied for eighth at last year's PGA Championship and missed the cut in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Kim ranks in the 91st percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Gary Woodland Can Continue Incredible 2026 Season at PGA Championship
Gary Woodland finished tied for 17th at last week's Truist Championship and will now start his preparations for this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Woodland has one win, four missed cuts, and three top-25 finishes in 12 starts this season. After starting this season rather shakily, Woodland has bounced back nicely, securing one win and three top-25 finishes in his previous six starts. Woodland missed the cut at last year's PGA Championship and tied for 60th in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Woodland ranks in the 63rd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Xander Schauffele In Excellent Form Heading to PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele is coming off his worst finish of the 2026 season after finishing tied for 60th at last week's Truist Championship. He'll look to bounce back at this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Schauffele had rattled off seven straight top-25 finishes before last week, with his best finish being a third-place finish at the PLAYERS Championship back in March. Schauffele finished tied for 28th at last year's PGA Championship and walked away as the champion in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Schauffele ranks in the 96th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Jon Rahm Having Excellent Season On LIV Tour
Jon Rahm finished tied for eighth at last week's LIV Virginia event and will now start preparing for this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. This will mark Rahm's second major tournament of the season, finishing tied for 38th at the Masters Tournament last month. Rahm finished tied for eighth at last year's PGA Championship and missed the cut in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Rahm ranks in the 93rd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
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