April 13, 2026
Former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa became the first man to defeat previously unbeaten Azamat Murzakanov via third-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 327 on Saturday. It was an incredible back-and-forth fight, which saw Costa put his foot on the gas in the third round to finish Murzakanov. In the third round, Costa landed a sequence of brutal head kicks that hurt and dropped Murzakanov, forcing the referee to stop the fight. In 11:23 of action, Costa landed 55 significant strikes. By finishing Murzakanov, Costa put himself back into title contention.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) will not return to Sunday's regular-season finale against Brooklyn after exiting in the second quarter, finishing with four points, five assists, two rebounds, and two steals in 17 minutes. With Toronto heading into the playoffs, his status becomes a key concern after recently returning from a foot injury.
Jamal Shead stepped into a larger role and could potentially see backup minutes if Quickley faces limitations. Quickley's availability will be critical, while
Scottie Barnes and
RJ Barrett may take on more playmaking duties if needed.
--Brian DailisanSource: Blake Murphy
April 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) will not return to Sunday's regular-season finale after suffering a left ankle sprain in the second quarter, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in nine minutes. The injury, though not believed to be serious, brings his rookie season to a close, as Dallas is out of the playoff picture. Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 33.5 minutes across 70 games, establishing himself as a strong early-round fantasy target for next season.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
April 13, 2026
Former interim heavyweight title challenger Curtis Blaydes suffered a unanimous decision loss to Josh Hokit on the main card of UFC 327 on Saturday. Each fighter wobbled the other to points where it looked like the fight would get stopped, but it kept going. Balydes also managed to take Hokit down and trouble him against the fence; however, it wasn't enough in the eyes of the judges. In 15 minutes of action, Blaydes landed two takedowns and 174 significant strikes. With the loss, Blaydes dropped to 19-6 as a pro and is now 14-6 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 13, 2026
Undefeated Josh Hokit extended his win streak by defeating former interim heavyweight title challenger Curtis Blaydes via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC 327 on Saturday. It was a close back-and-forth fight and the contender for a Fight of the Year where both fighters gave their all, but in the end, Hokit was the one who walked out victorious as he was able to knock Blaydes down and almost finish him. In 15 minutes of action, Hokit landed 177 significant strikes. With the win, Hokit improved to 3-0 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 13, 2026
Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider reached 50 points for the season with a two-assist effort in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward became the sixth Ducks skater to reach at least 50 points in 2025-26, tying a franchise record from Anaheim's Stanley Cup-winning campaign in 2006-07. While Kreider was a feared goal-scorer with the New York Rangers, he has made more of an impact as a playmaker at his new club. He is set to finish a season with more assists than goals for the first time in eight years. Through 74 outings, Kreider has 22 goals and 28 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. He also had one assist in the contest as the Canucks recorded only their 24th victory of the season. Both points came on the power play for Rossi, who made his 31st appearance with his new team. Initially, Rossi struggled to find his feet in Vancouver. But he had a red-hot stretch last month, helping him reach respectable numbers. The 24-year-old has recorded eight goals and 21 points with the Canucks. Only a year ago, Rossi was a 60-point scorer with the Minnesota Wild. It's not unrealistic to expect him to get near that mark as a regular top-six contributor during his first full season in Vancouver.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier made a big contribution in Sunday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, posting his 30th career three-point game in a 4-3 overtime win. The Devils captain made an impact in all situations. He scored an even-strength goal in the first period, had a short-handed assist in the third, and scored the game-winning goal on the power play. Hischier has had several close calls in recent campaigns in his attempt to record his second career 70-point season, and it looks like he will fall just short again in 2025-26. With 81 games played, Hischier has totaled 66 points (28 goals, 38 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli kept his good post-Olympics form going with a goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. He tied the game at two early in the third period, but the Blue Jackets couldn't secure a much-needed victory. Since the Olympics ended, Fantilli has averaged 0.92 points per game, amassing 11 goals and 12 assists. He is Columbus' second-highest scoring forward this season, with a career-high 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) in 81 games. Fantilli has taken another step in his development in 2025-26 and will attempt to record his first 60-point campaign in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson produced another multi-assist performance in Sunday's 4-1 win over the New York Islanders, setting up two goals. As a result, he matched Larry Robinson's franchise record for most assists by a defenseman in a single season, which has stood since the 1976-77 campaign. Hutson has recorded 66 helpers across 81 outings, adding 12 goals. He will aim to establish a new assists record in Montreal's regular-season finale against Philadelphia on Tuesday night. This season, only Edmonton's Evan Bouchard (91) and Columbus' Zach Werenski (81) have more points than Hutson (78) among defensemen.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael led the offense in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring two goals and delivering one assist. This was his third game of the season with at least three points. McMichael has flashed talent throughout the campaign, but his performance has been inconsistent. Luckily for Washington, the 25-year-old is having one of his strongest stretches late in the regular season as the team tries to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In his last nine outings, McMichael has had four goals and seven assists. He is four points shy of a second consecutive 50-point year, sitting on 14 goals and 32 assists in 77 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 12, 2026
New York Mets catcher
Francisco Alvarez has emerged as a key offensive contributor early in the 2026 season, slashing .300/.391/.625 with a 1.016 OPS and four home runs. The fifth-year backstop is showing clear growth at the plate. His improved barrel rate and consistent hard contact point to a more refined approach. Alvarez produced a .256/.339/.447 slash line in 76 games last season, but this start suggests a meaningful step forward. If this level of production holds, Alvarez has the profile to establish himself as one of the more impactful offensive catchers in the league.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
Miami Marlins outfielder
Owen Caissie has found steady production in his early 2026 campaign and first year with the club. The 23-year-old is slashing .275/.348/.525 with two home runs through 14 games, an improvement from his limited sample last season in Chicago. Caissie is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Marlins system and No. 42 in baseball, flashing power and strong barrel rates early. His offensive profile continues to develop at the major league level. If Caissie can reduce his strikeouts, his upside should translate into consistent production moving forward.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays infielder
Andres Gimenez has cooled off slightly after a red-hot start to the 2026 season, but he continues to provide steady production as the team navigates multiple injuries. Gimenez is in his second year with Toronto and is slashing .278/.328/.444 through 15 games. He has reduced his strikeouts this season, though his power has not matched his peak offensive years in 2022 and 2023. Gimenez should continue to see consistent opportunities as Toronto works through injuries, keeping his fantasy value stable.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander
Kyle Harrison (knee) has emerged as a key rotation piece early in the 2026 season, posting a 3.07 ERA through three starts with the club. Harrison is in his first year with Milwaukee after being acquired from the Boston Red Sox and has provided steady production. He is coming off his shortest outing on Saturday, allowing two runs over 4 1/3 innings while taking his first loss. The 24-year-old has yet to complete six innings in a start, but the talent remains evident. If Harrison can build toward deeper outings, his value should continue to rise as the season progresses.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Justin Crawford is off to a scorching start in his rookie campaign, recording 15 hits in 14 games, good for a .341 average. The 22-year-old has posted a .885 OPS and has made the most of his early opportunities with the club. Crawford's emergence should be monitored closely by fantasy managers as he looks to secure an everyday role in the lineup. The former 17th overall pick in the 2022 draft has yet to hit his first home run, but the tools remain evident. If Crawford continues to produce at this level, his role and fantasy value should continue to grow.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
New York Mets infielder
Mark Vientos is looking to take the next step as he navigates his fifth MLB season. The 26-year-old has cooled off after a strong start and has not recorded a hit in his last six games. Vientos is now slashing .263/.293/.395 with a .688 OPS through 12 games as he looks to break out of this early slump. He posted his best season in 2024 before taking a step back last year, but still showed flashes of power. If Vientos can regain his early-season form, fantasy managers should look to capitalize on a buy-low opportunity.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
Houston Astros right-hander
Lance McCullers Jr. is still looking to settle into the 2026 season after a rough outing on Saturday against the Mariners in which he allowed six runs on five hits. McCullers has been riddled with injuries in recent seasons and is aiming to complete his first full campaign since 2021. He now holds a 5.87 ERA through three starts as he works to regain his previous form. The 32-year-old is in his 11th season with Houston and is expected to make his next start on Thursday. Fantasy managers should monitor McCullers closely, as his talent level remains high if he can find consistency.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Collin Sexton (finger) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale against Dallas after being listed as probable. The 27-year-old has started four straight games for a depleted roster, averaging 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.3 steals in 30.5 minutes during that span. With multiple key players sidelined, Sexton should continue handling a significant offensive role, making him a strong DFS target.
Tre Jones and
Rob Dillingham are also positioned for steady minutes and increased usage in the backcourt rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, sitting out the regular-season finale ahead of the Play-In Tournament. The Suns will start
Jamaree Bouyea,
Ryan Dunn,
Amir Coffey,
Rasheer Fleming, and
Oso Ighodaro, placing Ighodaro firmly on the DFS radar after posting six points, nine rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes in his last start. Dunn and Fleming should also handle sizable workloads in a depleted rotation, while Bouyea offers some playmaking appeal in expanded minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Amanda_Pflugrad
April 12, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Jalen Green (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, marking his second straight absence as the team heads into the Play-In Tournament. With multiple starters sidelined,
Jamaree Bouyea is positioned for an expanded role after logging four points, two rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes in his last start.
Oso Ighodaro and
Rasheer Fleming should also see increased involvement, making them viable deep DFS options. Bouyea offers modest playmaking upside, while the depleted rotation creates opportunity across the board.
--Brian DailisanSource: Steve McGehee
April 12, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against Utah, and the team has confirmed he will play. Head coach JJ Redick noted that no player is expected to exceed low-30s minutes, while
Marcus Smart will be on a minutes restriction in his second game back. James has averaged 28.0 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 7.7 rebounds, and 12.7 assists in 34.2 minutes over his last three games, but the expected cap adds DFS risk. With
Austin Reaves (oblique) and
Luka Doncic (hamstring) sidelined,
Rui Hachimura should maintain a steady role.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dave McMenamin
April 12, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, sitting the regular-season finale for injury management, with the team locked into the Play-In Tournament. His absence opens frontcourt minutes for
Kristaps Porzingis,
Gui Santos, and
Al Horford, all viable DFS options. In their last game, Santos logged seven points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, and six assists in 27 minutes, while Porzingis posted 11 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 26 minutes.
De'Anthony Melton could also take on a larger role with increased minutes and ball-handling duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against San Antonio, though he is expected to see limited minutes as he chases the 65-game threshold for end-of-season awards. Jokic has averaged 25.8 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 11.2 assists in 37.5 minutes over his last five games, including a 14-point triple-double in his last outing. With
Jamal Murray (shoulder),
Aaron Gordon (hamstring), and multiple starters sidelined,
Bruce Brown and
Julian Strawther could see expanded roles, while Jokic carries elite per-minute upside but notable DFS risk due to workload uncertainty.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jared Weiss
April 12, 2026
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher
Nick Pivetta (elbow) exited with right elbow stiffness after just three innings during Sunday's start against the Colorado Rockies. He had been cruising prior to his departure, amassing four strikeouts with zero runs, zero hits, and zero walks. Pivetta was roughed up with six runs in his first start, but he has been much better across three games since then, surrendering just two runs with 20 strikeouts over that 13-inning span. He owns a 6.7 K/BB ratio with a .114 OBA and 0.62 WHIP in the month of April. The Padres will conduct medical testing and hope that he can return without missing much time (if any at all), especially given how well he has been pitching lately. Pivetta ranks #27 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: San Diego Padres
April 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (foot) will play in Sunday's game against Denver after missing the last two contests. The second-year guard has been on a strong run, averaging 19.0 points, 1.8 three-pointers, 6.8 rebounds, and 9.6 assists in 34.3 minutes over his last five games, including a 19-point triple-double on April 6. With playoff seeding locked, Castle carries some DFS risk due to potential workload limits, but his all-around production keeps him viable.
De'Aaron Fox and
Devin Vassell remain key offensive pieces alongside him.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against Denver after shedding his questionable tag due to right ribcage soreness. The 25-year-old has averaged 12.0 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 31.3 minutes, though his 16.4 usage rate limits his ceiling behind
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle (foot), who has also been cleared to play. With
Victor Wembanyama out, Vassell offers steady DFS value through minutes and peripherals, while Fox and Castle are positioned to handle the bulk of the offensive workload.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
April 12, 2026
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher
Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Right-handed reliever
Jimmy Herget started the game in his absence, but fellow right-hander
Valente Bellozo handled the bulk of the innings with five runs on eight hits (including two homers), four walks, and three strikeouts over 4.1 innings of work. Losing Freeland is brutal for the Rockies, as he had been one of their most dependable starters so far. Through three games, he owns a 2.30 ERA, 7.47 K/9, and 2.30 BB/9. Two of his three starts have come away from Coors Field, which could be part of the reason for his solid results, as well as his 0.57 HR/9 and 50% ground ball rate. He has also tapped into a little more velocity, averaging 92.2 mph on his fastball. That's the third-highest average fastball velocity of his career, as well as his highest mark since 2020. It remains to be seen whether Freeland will miss additional time due to his new shoulder issue. At the very least, it's a situation worth monitoring in the coming days.
--Andersen PickardSource: Thomas Harding
April 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against Denver, sitting out the regular-season finale after returning Friday in a 139-120 win over Dallas. With Wembanyama and
Luke Kornet (shoulder) sidelined, frontcourt minutes open up for
Mason Plumlee and
Kelly Olynyk, while
Bismack Biyombo may also enter the rotation. Olynyk is averaging 3.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 8.8 minutes, offering modest all-around production in limited run. Plumlee offers more rebounding upside, putting both bigs on the radar as deep DFS options depending on who starts and how the minutes shake out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
April 12, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that the organization is "most likely to get some bad news" regarding the injury status of designated hitter
Christian Yelich (hamstring), according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich is being evaluated after exiting Sunday's game early. While medical testing is presumably ongoing, the fact that Murphy publicly expressed pessimism about his diagnosis is concerning. The Brewers have already been dealt bad injury news left and right.
Jackson Chourio (finger) opened the regular season on the 10-day injured list,
Andrew Vaughn (hand) joined him shortly after, and now, it looks like Yelich could be next. The 34-year-old has been producing at a high level offensively, slashing .327/.389/.469 with one home run, 10 RBI, three steals, and 138 wRC+. Assuming that he does miss time, the Brewers will likely take a rotational committee approach to replacing him in the designated hitter slot.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam McCalvy
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