May 26, 2026, 9:38 AM ET

Baltimore wide receiver Elijah Sarratt fell to the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after months of projection as a Day 2 pick, and when he finally came off the board, it was as the second receiver selected by the Ravens. Baltimore spent third-round capital on USC's Ja'Kobi Lane, another big-bodied contested catch specialist who spent most of his collegiate time on the boundary. While the outside is likely where Lane sticks at the next level, Sarratt could be used in more of a jumbo slot role and as a potential replacement for some of the close-to-the-line work vacated by tight end Isaiah Likely. Sarratt was a consistent chain-mover in college, and while a case could be made for him as the higher upside Ravens rookie, his ceiling could still be capped in the league's only offense to throw the ball at a sub-50% rate in each of the past four seasons. Sarratt is RotoBaller's rookie WR15, and while he has an uphill climb to fantasy relevance, the same can be said of most players going in the late-second to early-third-round range of dynasty rookie drafts.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 9:25 AM ET

Commanders rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams was a productive option out of the slot across three healthy seasons at Clemson, and his landing spot in Washington could allow him to see the field immediately in an offense helmed by one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the league. In a rookie class with very few prospects to get genuinely excited about, those are at least reasons to look his way in dynasty rookie drafts. A third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Williams ran almost 80% of his routes from the slot, and in Washington, his biggest barriers to immediate playing time are Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane, neither of whom has produced significantly across their three combined seasons with the Commanders. David Blough steps into the offensive coordinator position after two years as the team's assistant quarterbacks coach, so his play-calling tendencies are still a bit of a question mark, but whoever earns the primary slot role could still struggle to find meaningful work in an offense expected to run through Terry McLaurin and a league trending towards heavier personnel usage. Williams is RotoBaller's rookie WR7, and while he was never a true dominator in college, he at least has a path to step in as the second or third receiving option in an uptrending Washington offense, making him a worthwhile selection at the end of the first or early-second round of rookie drafts.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 9:21 AM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen got his first save of the season on Monday night against the Rockies. He only needed four pitches to get the job done in his team's 5-3, come-from-behind win. Lefty Alex Vesia started the ninth and got two outs, but allowed a single to Willi Castro. When the Rockies went to pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford as the potential tying run, manager Dave Roberts countered by bringing in the righty Trieinen. Treinen struck out Fulford to end the game, posting his ninth scoreless outing in his last 11 appearances. The 37-year-old veteran is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA and 3.97 FIP in his 21 games this season and has mostly been used in middle relief. With Tanner Scott pitching back-to-back days before Monday's win and the comeback way the game came together, Trienen's save seems like an outlier, but in deep leagues, he is worth watching to see if he gets more work at the end of the game as the Dodgers continue to cover until Edwin Diaz (elbow) returns.--Zach Thompson
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 9:16 AM ET

Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback Joe Flacco stepped immediately into the starting role in 2025 after a rare in-division mid-season trade from the Browns, turning in three fantasy finishes as the QB7 or better across his six starts, all while learning a brand new playbook on the fly. With Flacco signing a one-year deal to return to the team this offseason, a better grasp on the system and one of the best surrounding casts in the league should allow him to thrive if called upon again in 2026. Perhaps more importantly for fantasy, his presence boosts the worst-case scenario floors of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown should three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow miss significant time again. With Burrow shelved early in 2025 with a serious turf toe injury, all three saw their production plummet with Jake Browning under center, but rebounded nicely following the trade for Flacco. At 41 years old, his remaining time in the league is limited, but at RotoBaller's dynasty QB46, Flacco's cost to acquire is significantly lower than any other player with such a clear path to week-winning production.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 9:14 AM ET

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez closed out his team's 3-1 win on Monday over Minnesota, and he seems to have shaken off his struggles from earlier this month. Dominguez turned in back-to-back scoreless innings on Sunday and Monday after allowing two runs in each of his two previous appearances. On the season, the 31-year-old has 11 saves in 14 opportunities with a 4.35 ERA and 5.59 FIP. He has held opponents to a .192 average, but has a 1.26 WHIP since he has issued 11 walks in 20 2/3 innings. Dominguez hasn't exactly been a shut-down, elite option as a closer, but he should have a chance to claim more saves for Chicago, making him a good addition from the waiver wire if he's available. Bryan Hudson and Grant Taylor both appeared as setup men before Dominguez on Monday, and they would likely be next in line for saves if Dominguez struggles again. For now, though, he seems to have re-secured his role at the back end of the White Sox bullpen, making him worth a roster spot in most standard-sized leagues.--Zach Thompson
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 9:00 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley tallied 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal in Monday's 130-93 blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Mobley, who finished 7-for-15 from the field in Game 4, played well throughout the series, but the Cavaliers fell well short in other areas. The 24-year-old finished the second season of a five-year, $269 million contract. In 2025-26, Mobley averaged career highs with 1.7 blocks and 3.6 assists. While his three-point efficiency declined, Mobley still notched 18.2 points and grabbed 9.0 rebounds per game. His high-level two-way ability makes Mobley an outstanding fantasy asset, and he hasn't even reached his prime yet.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 8:51 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden holds a $42.3 million player option on his contract for the 2026-27 season and wants to stay with the team, ESPN's Jamal Collier reports. "Definitely want to be here," Harden said after Monday's season-ending 130-93 loss to the New York Knicks. "I think we found something. It's tough. It's not ending how we wanted to, but I think we found something." Harden had a disappointing outing on Monday night, finishing with 12 points on a 2-for-8 effort from the field. But he showed strong play overall after arriving midseason from the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists. The former MVP formed an excellent backcourt partnership with Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland went 16-6 with Harden and Mitchell in the lineup, and the team's 122.1 offensive efficiency with the two on the floor would have ranked first in the NBA over a full season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Jamal Collier

May 26, 2026, 8:38 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has no plans to move despite the team being swept in the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks. "I love it here. I don't know any other way to say it," Mitchell told reporters after Cleveland's season ended with a 130-93 blowout loss. The team struggled badly in Monday's elimination game despite Mitchell's 31 points. Mitchell reached the Conference Finals for the first time in his nine-year NBA career and clearly sees a bright future for the Cavaliers. He is eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason, ahead of his 30th birthday. While Mitchell isn't getting any younger, he still has plenty of fantasy value, having posted averages of 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.5 steals this season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Marc Stein

May 26, 2026, 8:29 AM ET

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges contributed 15 points, three rebounds, and five assists during Monday's series-clinching 130-93 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once again, Bridges did a solid job for the Knicks, though his hot hand finally cooled off. After making at least 57% of his field-goal attempts in eight consecutive games, Bridges finished 4-for-16 from the floor. He went 1-for-8 from three-point range and 6-for-6 at the line. While Bridges' recent percentages have been unsustainable, the Knicks will be hoping he can replicate that form in the NBA Finals to boost their title chances.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 8:22 AM ET

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals in Monday's 130-93 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He made only one of five three-point attempts but finished a decent 6-for-13 from the field, helping the Knicks reach their first Finals since 1999. After recovering from a hamstring injury, Anunoby improved with each outing in the series, averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals. He will compete for his second NBA championship and has some unfinished business after not seeing the floor in the 2019 Finals as a member of the Toronto Raptors.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 8:15 AM ET

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 19 points in Monday's series-clinching 139-93 blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He added a game-high 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks, marking his ninth double-double of the postseason. Towns was 3-for-3 from downtown and missed only three of his 11 field-goal attempts overall. The 30-year-old big man has been extremely efficient and effective with his play throughout the postseason and will no doubt play a major role in the upcoming Finals, where the Knicks face either San Antonio or Oklahoma City. Towns may prefer to face the Thunder, having had more success against them during the regular season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 8:08 AM ET

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was unanimously named the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the team completed its sweep of Cleveland with a 130-93 victory on Monday night. Brunson, who earned his third consecutive All-NBA Second Team selection over the weekend, averaged 25.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.0 steal per game against Cleveland. The 29-year-old has been among the top performers in the 2026 playoffs, leading the Knicks to back-to-back sweeps and the first Finals since 1999. While Brunson was outstanding in the Eastern Conference Finals, he still has room for improvement after making only 18.2% of his three-point attempts.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA.com

May 26, 2026, 7:34 AM ET

Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov finished Monday's 3-2 overtime loss in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes with an assist. He helped Mike Matheson score Montreal's first goal of the game. Demidov registered his second point of the series after being among the goal-scorers in Montreal's big 6-2 Game 1 victory. Throughout the playoffs, Demidov has primarily made an impact on the power play, but each of his last two points has come at even strength. He has nine points (three goals, six assists) in 17 games. One more point would tie the young Russian for the fifth-most playoff points by a rookie in franchise history. Demidov will have at least two games to reach that mark, starting with Game 4 on Wednesday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 7:23 AM ET

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson returned to the score sheet in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, scoring a power-play goal in a 3-2 overtime defeat. Hutson's goal sent the game into overtime, where Montreal suffered a second consecutive loss. It was a painful ending for the team, but the Canadiens will take some joy in knowing Hutson collected his first point of the series. He's played a key role throughout the postseason, recording 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 17 games. However, two-thirds of Hutson's points (10) have come on the power play, and Montreal is facing a team with a 93.5% penalty-kill rate in the Eastern Conference Finals, making it tougher for him to generate offense.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 7:14 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen faced only 13 shots on goal as the team defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime on Monday. After being lit up in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Andersen has come back strongly with back-to-back 3-2 overtime wins. He's been getting a lot of help from the team, as Carolina has limited Montreal to 25 shots on goal over the last two games. On Monday night, the Canadiens didn't record a single SOG over the final 24 minutes of action. The Hurricanes' suffocating defense is making Andersen's job a piece of cake. He's now 10-1 in the playoffs, with a 1.56 goals-against average, a .923 save percentage, and two shutouts.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 7:05 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere celebrated his first goal of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday, giving his team a 1-0 lead en route to a 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. While Gostisbehere was nearly a point-per-game player during the regular season, his offensive production has been lacking in the playoffs. He's managed only three points (one goal, two assists) in 11 outings. Gostisbehere has been held pointless nine times. A few other key performers have also struggled to make an impact in the postseason, yet the Hurricanes still find themselves only two wins away from the Stanley Cup Finals.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 6:59 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall picked up his first point in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, scoring the team's second goal in a 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Hall has been Carolina's leading scorer in the playoffs, but the Canadiens had done a good job defensively against him prior to Game 3. Before ending a four-game goal drought and registering seven SOG, Hall had managed only two attempts on the net in the series. The former MVP is enjoying the best postseason of his career, having tallied 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 11 contests.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 6:53 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov scored the winning goal in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory in Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens. Carolina blew two leads in the contest but eventually secured a win, giving the team a 2-1 series lead. This was only the second goal of the postseason for Svechnikov, who produced a career-high 31 goals and 70 points in 79 regular-season games. In 11 playoff outings, he has been limited to five points. Svechnikov has a lot more scoring potential, and it could be only a matter of time before he finds the same level of consistency on the offensive end that he showed during the regular season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 6:24 AM ET

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Athletics are promoting top left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump to the major leagues. Currently, the southpaw is ranked as the overall No. 41 prospect in the entire sport on MLB.com. Jump was selected with the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of LSU and was enjoying a dominant stretch at Triple-A Las Vegas prior to his promotion. Over his last two outings (11 frames), Jump did not allow a run while racking up 15 punchouts to just one free pass. Over his first 27 innings of the season, the southpaw posted a much higher 6.67 ERA but continued flashing elite strikeout potential, totaling 41 over this stretch. While Jump does not have much experience against the top hitting of the minor leagues, he has shown he can tally strikeouts at a dominant rate. Managers should expect Jump to slot into the starting rotation when he joins the roster, which makes him a solid pick-up in all 12+ team leagues ahead of his debut.--Andy Smith
Source: Jeff Passan

May 26, 2026, 12:54 AM ET

Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead had a career night on Monday in the team's 10-2 win over the hosting Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. It was Mead's first career multi-home run in his fourth year in the big leagues. The 25-year-old Australian came into Monday's series opener in Cleveland with a .234/.351/.441 slash line, .793 OPS, only five home runs, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 39 games across 131 plate appearances in his first year with the Nats. Mead is hitting a very modest .241/.353/.491 on the season with seven home runs now, but he has been displaying more power of late, going deep three times in the last three games. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Mead to keep it up, as he never had more than three round-trippers in a single season before 2026. He's primarily useful in NL-only leagues, mainly for his eligibility at first, second, and third base. Mead is rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 26, 2026, 12:46 AM ET

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore took his third loss of the year on Monday night on the road against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, but it was still a very strong effort on the mound. Liberatore allowed three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out a career-high 10 batters in five innings of work. The 26-year-old southpaw now has 19 strikeouts in his last two starts, but he also has failed to pitch into at least six full innings in five of his last six outings. He has allowed 11 earned runs in 13 2/3 innings in his last three starts as well, so it hasn't all been great recently. Liberatore still has a 4.76 ERA on the year despite his strong showing against the Brew Crew on Monday night, adding 53 strikeouts and 29 walks in 56 2/3 frames across 11 starts for the Red Birds. The strikeouts lately have been nice, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues should take this as an opportunity to try and sell high. Liberatore is only rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 26, 2026, 12:36 AM ET

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski had yet another dominant outing in Monday's 5-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Misiorowski allowed only one earned run on two hits while walking one and striking out a season-high 12 in seven innings to win his fifth game of the year and lower his season ERA to 1.83. The run that the 24-year-old flamethrower allowed was the first that he has given up so far in May. It's hard to come up with new words for the dominant young starting pitcher. After Monday's dominant outing, the Miz has 49 strikeouts and only six walks in 31 1/3 innings in May, and he has a 1.83 ERA and 100:19 K:BB in 64 total innings pitched in 2026. He is the real deal and has the most strikeout upside of any starter in baseball because of how hard he throws (99.7 mph average fastball velocity). Misiorowski has had at least eight strikeouts in each of his last seven starts, and he's reached double digits in K's in three of those outings. Obviously, he is a must-start every time he toes the rubber for the Brewers.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 26, 2026, 12:28 AM ET

Fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper formats who drafted Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. going into his rookie season in 2025 knew that the production most likely was going to take time. The 23-year-old former fourth-round pick (108th overall) in 2025 out of Tennessee didn't have much of a chance in a Raiders offense that was among the league's worst, and he finished with only 10 catches for 135 yards and no touchdowns on 30 targets across 15 games (eight starts). The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder has plenty of speed despite his size, and although there is still plenty of opportunity in the Raiders' WR room going into the 2026 season, the team did sign Jalen Nailor and Dareke Young in free agency and added rookie Malik Benson in this year's NFL draft. Tre Tucker and fellow second-year wideout Jack Bech are expected to have bigger roles, and tight end Brock Bowers will take away valuable targets as Vegas' top pass-catcher. We aren't giving up on Thornton entirely, but fantasy managers need to take into account that he was drafted by the previous regime, and he definitely doesn't have a clear path to an increased role in Year 2. Thornton has fallen to No. 117 in RotoBaller's WR dynasty rankings for 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 26, 2026, 12:16 AM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson had a big opportunity to seize a much bigger role on offense in 2025 in his second year in the NFL after the Steelers traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. The 24-year-old former third-round selection (84th overall) in 2024 out of Michigan failed to seize that opportunity, finishing the 2025 campaign with just 12 catches on 21 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns in 13 regular-season games (four starts) after he played in just one game in his rookie season. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned for one more year in the Steel City, which is good news for all of the Steelers' pass-catchers, but fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues should probably move on from Wilson after Pittsburgh added Michael Pittman Jr. in an offseason trade and selected rookie Germie Bernard in the second round of this year's draft. Wilson flashed several times in 2025, but it wasn't enough, and his role faded down the stretch -- he was a healthy scratch in four of the last six regular-season contests. It's clear by the Steelers' offseason moves that they aren't planning on Wilson being a big part of their offense, and RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 140 WR in dynasty leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 26, 2026, 12:05 AM ET

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone) entered his second year in the NFL in 2025 with the hope that he'd take a big second-year leap. The 25-year-old former third-rounder (100th overall) in 2024 out of Rice was off to a solid start, catching eight of his 10 targets for 179 yards and three touchdowns in the first six games. McCaffrey was also a force on special teams as a return man. Unfortunately, his second year in the league was cut short by a season-ending broken collarbone, and he finished Year 2 with just 11 catches on 15 targets for 203 yards and three touchdowns in nine games (zero starts). He added 769 kick-return yards. The good news is that the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey should be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season. Veteran Deebo Samuel Sr. is gone, but the Commanders signed Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson in free agency and drafted rookie Antonio Williams. There will be more competition for touches in D.C. in McCaffrey's third season, potentially limiting him to strictly a return specialist and infrequently-used deep threat. McCaffrey's dynasty stock took a massive hit after his injury last year, and fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues should consider moving on. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 138 WR in dynasty formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 25, 2026, 11:48 PM ET

Former Indiana running back Roman Hemby went undrafted in April despite leading the National Champion Hoosiers in rushing with 1,120 yards in 2025 before the Las Vegas Raiders signed him as an undrafted free agent to reunite him with quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2026. The Raiders will be hoping that the 23-year-old can find some more magic at the NFL level due to his connection with Mendoza. The 6-foot, 200-pound back also led Maryland in rushing in his three seasons as a starter, and he averaged 4.9 yards per carry with 29 total rushing touchdowns in his five collegiate campaigns with the Terapins and Hoosiers. Hemby has plenty of experience, can be trusted with ball security, and is a strong downhill runner. However, he's not a physical specimen and may lack the athleticism necessary to become much more than an RB2/3 at the NFL level. In a best-case scenario, Hemby will make the Raiders' regular-season roster and compete for complementary touches with Mike Washington Jr. and Dylan Laube behind starter Ashton Jeanty. At best, Hemby should be viewed as a late-round dart throw at RB in rookie-only dynasty drafts later this year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Reference

May 25, 2026, 11:37 PM ET

Former TCU wide receiver Eric McAlister (foot) went undrafted back in April after suffering a Jones fracture in his foot during the Horned Frogs' Pro Day in late March. The 23-year-old pass-catcher was also held out of the Shrine Bowl in January after having a scope on his right knee. The fact that McAlister went undrafted likely means that teams don't think he'll be ready for the start of the 2026 season this fall. In his first two collegiate seasons at Boise State in 2022 and 2023, he combined for 58 receptions, 1,132 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns. McAlister then transferred to TCU, where he finished his collegiate career with 111 receptions, 1,952 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns in 26 games in 2024 and 2025. He led the Big 12 in yards last year with 1,190 while also finding the end zone a career-high 10 times in 13 games. McAlister's production jumps off the page, but until he has a home in the NFL, it will be hard to get a read on his potential dynasty value. RotoBaller currently has McAlister ranked as the No. 123 dynasty WR, one spot behind Buffalo Bills wideout Joshua Palmer.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Reference

May 25, 2026, 11:27 PM ET

Denver Broncos second-year tight end Caleb Lohner has impressed head coach Sean Payton during the team's offseason workouts, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. Lohner only played one year in college, but the Broncos saw enough to draft him in the seventh round last year. The 6-foot-7, 250-pounder obviously has the size to be a red-zone weapon, and Payton said that he "stood out" during rookie minicamp. Payton also said that Lohner is in "great shape." It's worth mentioning, but Lohner still has an uphill battle to make the Broncos' roster out of training camp this summer. Evan Engram remains with the team, and the Broncos also have Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, and Lucas Krull on the TE depth chart. Lohner spent all of his rookie season on the team's practice squad and could begin there again in 2026. Until further notice, he shouldn't be on the fantasy radar in redraft or dynasty leagues going into the upcoming season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens

May 25, 2026, 11:20 PM ET

Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (hand) was forced to leave Monday night's contest in Los Angeles against the Dodgers after being hit by a pitch on his hand in the first inning, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. It could be a serious blow for the Rockies, as Rumfield is a National League Rookie of the Year candidate. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman came into Monday's series opener against the Dodgers with a .284/.354/.453 slash line, an .806 OPS, seven home runs, 27 RBI, and 22 runs scored in 212 plate appearances across his first 53 major-league games. Rumfield will most certainly be sent for X-rays after he was hit by a 97 mph heater to begin the contest at Dodger Stadium. He was replaced at first base by Edouard Julien. If Rumfield is forced to miss extended time with his hand injury, third baseman Kyle Karros could slide across the diamond to play first base for the Rockies. Rumfield is currently rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues. UPDATE: X-rays on Rumfield's right hand came back negative.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders

May 25, 2026, 11:10 PM ET

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai combined with relievers Steven Okert and rookie Alimber Santa to record baseball's first no-hitter of the 2026 season against the hosting Texas Rangers, and the first no-no since 2024, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Imai had the best performance of his MLB career, tossing six no-hit innings while walking four and striking out two to lower his still-bloated season ERA to 6.17. The no-hitter was the first in the big leagues since Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, Nate Pearson, and Porter Hodge combined to no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4 of 2024. It was the Astros' 18th no-hitter in franchise history, and their fifth combined no-hitter -- the first since Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Ryan Pressly did it in Game 4 of the 2022 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite throwing six no-hit innings on Monday, Imai still walked four batters. Fantasy managers will probably want to see more before scooping him up off the waiver wire.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart