March 23, 2026
Sam Patterson suffered a unanimous decision loss to Michael Page on the main card of UFC London on Saturday. The fight was slow and boring, and although Page and Patterson seemed tentative, it was Page who walked out victorious as he did a bit more. In 15 minutes, Patterson had two takedown attempts and landed 12 significant strikes. With the loss, Patterson dropped to 14-3-1 as a pro and is now 4-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 23, 2026
Michael Page extended his win streak by beating Sam Patterson via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC London on Saturday. This was, without a doubt, the most lackluster fight of the night, if not the most boring fight of the year thus far. There was little action, but Page was a bit more accurate, active and had more control time to edge out a decision win. In 15 minutes, Page landed 27 significant strikes. With the win, Page improved to 4-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 23, 2026
Austen Lane suffered a first-round TKO loss to undefeated Iwo Baraniewski on the main card of UFC London on Saturday. As soon as the bout started, Baraniewski set the tone, and it took him only 28 seconds to finish Lane. Baraniewski knocked down Lane with a left hook, and then he followed up with a barrage of punches, forcing the referee to stop the fight. In 28 seconds of action, Lane didn't land any significant strikes. With the loss, Lane dropped to 13-8 with one NC as a pro and is now 1-5 with one NC in the UFC
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 23, 2026
The New England Patriots are planning to release backup quarterback
Joshua Dobbs after they were unable to find a trade partner, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Dobbs, 31, signed a two-year, $8 million contract with New England in March of last year. He appeared in just four games for the Patriots in 2025 and went 7-for-10 passing for 65 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions as
Drake Maye's backup. Dobbs will now be free to sign with any other teams and should latch on elsewhere as a backup with plenty of experience in the NFL. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round in 2017 out of Tennessee. Dobbs' best season came in 2023, when he threw for 2,464 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 13 games (12 starts) with the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. In his six seasons with five different teams, Dobbs has completed 62.8% of his passes for 3,346 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 15 picks in 27 games (15 starts).
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 23, 2026
Atlanta Braves right-hander
Spencer Strider (oblique) will start the 2026 regular season on the injured list with an oblique strain, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Strider will not pitch in his scheduled final exhibition tune-up on Monday in the Grapefruit League against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the 27-year-old starting on the shelf,
Jose Suarez will take his rotation spot to begin the season, with pitching prospect
Didier Fuentes beginning in the bullpen. Oblique injuries are hard to predict, but the good news for fantasy managers is that Atlanta expects Strider to make his season debut in a couple of weeks. Strider was a first-time All-Star in 2023, when he won 20 games and led the league in strikeouts (281), FIP (2.85), and strikeouts per nine innings (13.5), but he had an internal-brace procedure on his elbow in 2024 and did not look the same while pitching to a 4.45 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 9.4 K/9 in 23 starts in 2025. Strider's velocity has been down this spring, but otherwise he's looked good with 11 strikeouts and two walks in 8 1/3 innings.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
March 23, 2026
Iwo Baraniewski extended his win streak by finishing Austen Lane via first-round TKO on the main card of UFC London on Saturday. The fight didn't last long as Baraniewski needed just 28 seconds to finish Lane in his second-ever bout in the leading promotion. Baraniewski landed a thunderous left hook before following up with a flurry of ground strikes, forcing the referee to stop the fight. In 28 seconds of action, Baraniewski landed 10 significant strikes. With the win, Baraniewski improved to 2-0 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 23, 2026
Utah Mammoth winger Lawson Crouse made a big impact on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings, finishing a 4-3 overtime win with two goals and an assist. The 28-year-old already had two goals midway through the first period. He completed his second three-point effort of the season with an assist on Nick Schmaltz's 25th goal of the campaign. Schmaltz then went on to win the game for Utah in overtime. Crouse is skating with Schmaltz and Clayton Keller on the first line, which has boosted his fantasy stock. He has collected five points (three goals, two assists) over the last four games. It has been a strong bounce-back season for Crouse, who finished last term with 18 points. Currently, he is sitting on 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists) across 70 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 23, 2026
For the first time in his NFL career, Detroit Lions running back
Jahmyr Gibbs looks to be entering the 2026 season in a true bellcow role. The Lions selected Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 Draft, the same year they added veteran
David Montgomery through free agency. For three seasons, Gibbs and Montgomery shared Detroit's backfield as the most productive running back tandem in the league. 2025 signalled the beginning of a shift, with Gibbs officially taking over the starter title and out-touching Montgomery by nearly a two-to-one margin, despite the latter playing 17 games for the first time in his career. With Montgomery now being shipped to Houston, Gibbs is presumably in line for the largest workload of his career, and he deserves thorough consideration as the RB1 in both redraft and dynasty leagues. Detroit added former Chief
Isiah Pacheco in free agency to fill the vacated bruiser role, but injuries and inefficiency over the past two seasons have limited his role in a room with no true standouts, and he should not be viewed as a serious threat to keep Gibbs off the field.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 23, 2026
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg was the difference-maker in Sunday's matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks, tallying two goals and an assist in a 3-2 overtime win. Forsberg scored Nashville's first and last goals and assisted Steven Stamkos in the third period. He became the sixth Swedish player in history to score 350 regular-season goals in the NHL. With 32 goals through 70 outings, Forsberg has recorded his third consecutive 30-goal campaign. He has also registered 30 assists. After a four-game slump, Forsberg has looked like a different player in recent outings, putting together a four-game scoring streak with four goals and five assists. Nashville's unlikely push into the playoff picture should give Forsberg every reason to stay locked in for the rest of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 23, 2026
Wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a four-year, $168.6 million extension that will make the reigning Offensive Player of the Year the highest-paid receiver in NFL history. The deal comes days after the team exercised Smith-Njigba's fifth-year option and includes over $120 million in guaranteed money, also a record according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter. A first-round pick in 2023, Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 receiving yards en route to a memorable Super Bowl-winning season. He is now tied to Seattle through the 2031 season, earning the kind of money that was reserved exclusively for quarterbacks only a few short years ago.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
March 23, 2026
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin netted his 1,000th career goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime defeat against the Colorado Avalanche. He found the back of the net late in the third period on the power play, joining Wayne Gretzky as the only players to reach 1,000 goals across the regular season and the playoffs. Ovechkin broke Gretzky's regular-season goals record last term but sits 12th all-time with 77 playoff goals, with Gretzky holding the postseason record with 122 markers. Overall, Gretzky scored 1,016 career goals. With a strong finish to the regular season and a deep playoff run, Ovechkin could catch him this year. The Capitals captain has lit the lamp 26 times this season, adding 27 assists in 71 games. However, he has struggled since the Olympic break in the middle of the season, notching only five points (four goals, one assist) in 12 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 23, 2026
Vanderbilt tight end
Eli Stowers is a former track star, and while it was the presumed TE1 in this rookie class,
Kenyon Sadiq, who drew most of the headlines from the NFL Combine, he wasn't the only one entering the record books. Stowers broke the Combine tight end record with an 11'-3" broad jump, while his 45.5" vertical set the new historical high mark across all positions. A former college quarterback, Stowers is still relatively new to the position, but he understands coverages, and he has the collegiate production to match his athleticism. Unlike Sadiq, his improving but still sub-par blocking will likely keep him off the field near the low red zone, but his size and movement ability will allow for a creative playcaller to utilize him in the increasingly popular big slot role. In the right landing spot, Stowers could work his way into the back end of the first round in single-QB and tight end premium rookie drafts.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 23, 2026
Utah Mammoth defenseman Nate Schmidt left Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings early due to illness. The veteran had 10 shifts in the first frame but only five in the second and didn't come out for the third period. Schmidt has bagged a modest 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) in 71 games, but he is tied with Colorado's Cale Makar for sixth among defensemen with a plus-32 rating. On the Utah roster, Schmidt sits third with 88 blocks and sixth with 75 hits. He will be a big miss for the Mammoth on Tuesday night against Edmonton if he can't shake off his illness.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 23, 2026
Oregon tight end
Kenyon Sadiq is widely expected to be the first tight end selected in both the NFL Draft and dynasty rookie drafts, with projected mid-first-round capital in both. If selected on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, he would become a historical outlier in terms of both raw production and advanced analytics. His 1.92 career yards per route run would be the lowest of any first-round tight end since
Hayden Hurst in 2018. Some of his profile can be softened by the fact that he spent his collegiate career surrounded by other NFL receiving talent, and a fourth season at Oregon would have presumably boosted his overall production had he not declared early. The biggest thing working in his favor is that, historically, one of the best predictors of fantasy success at the position has been athleticism, and Sadiq has that in spades. His 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the NFL tight end was the fastest ever by a tight end, and his game-breaking speed shows up regularly on film. In single-QB, tight end-premium leagues, Sadiq belongs in the conversation to be the fifth player selected in rookie drafts.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 23, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) won't join the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus reports. The 32-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's loss to the Nashville Predators. Grzelcyk is in danger of finishing the season without scoring a goal, but he has contributed 12 assists in 69 games. Ethan Del Mastro, who was a healthy scratch on Sunday, will get a chance to re-enter the lineup with Grzelcyk on the shelf. While Del Mastro has averaged 0.4 points per game in his AHL career, he has gone scoreless in eight NHL outings this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Lazerus
March 23, 2026
Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) will return to full practice and travel with the team during an upcoming four-game road trip, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports. The Stars will begin their trip on Thursday against the New York Islanders and finish it next Tuesday in Boston. Rantanen suffered a lower-body injury at the Olympics and has been sidelined for 13 games. The Finnish star has totaled 69 points (20 goals, 49 assists) in 54 games, averaging the eighth-most points in the league. With Roope Hintz (lower body) also on the shelf and Tyler Seguin (knee) done for the season, Mavrik Bourque and Sam Steel have played larger roles in the Stars' attack.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bruce LeVine
March 23, 2026
Ohio State wide receiver
Carnell Tate is one of five Buckeyes rookies who could hear their name called on the first night of the NFL Draft. Along with Tate, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs all have a strong case to be selected in the top half of the first round, but as the only offensive player in the group, Tate will undoubtedly have the attention of fantasy managers when Ohio State takes the field for their Pro Day on March 25. Tate ran slower than expected at the NFL Combine, but conflicting reports have since suggested that many teams clocked him notably faster than his laser-timed 4.53-second 40-yard dash. Tate is in the conversation to be the first wide receiver selected in both the NFL and dynasty rookie drafts, and a solid showing at his Pro Day could help to cement his case.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 23, 2026
Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer has been suspended for four games for boarding Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary in Friday's loss. Greer was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for the incident. Before being tossed, Greer scored his 13th goal of the season. He has found the back of the net in back-to-back outings, taking advantage of increased ice time. Greer has also produced 11 assists in 68 games. He will be eligible to return to action on March 29 against the New York Rangers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 23, 2026
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect
Dylan Beavers (knee) is progressing well through his knee injury, according to Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner. Beavers has been sidelined since Friday after being scratched from a spring training game due to a sore knee. While his status for Opening Day remains uncertain, the young outfielder's progress is a positive sign that he could be cleared in time. In spring training, the former 33rd overall pick has held a .212/.235/.485 slash line with one home run over a short 11-game stint. Beavers made his MLB debut last summer and flashed solid power upside over his first 35 games, launching four home runs and swiping two bags with a .775 OPS. If Beavers is unable to suit up on Opening Day, managers should expect
Tyler O'Neill to get the starting nod in right field.
--Andy SmithSource: Andrew Golden
March 23, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage (shoulder) is set to start a minor league game on Wednesday. The budding ace will begin the regular season on the injured list and is slowly increasing his workload. Yesavage has yet to take the mound this spring, but he will take the next step in his recovery on Wednesday. Yesavage made his MLB debut later in the 2025 season and posted a 3.21 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over his first 14 innings. In the postseason, the former 20th overall pick took the next step, striking out an impressive 39 hitters over 27 2/3 innings. Managers should continue to monitor Yesavage's status, as he may not have a lengthy stint on the injured list. When he does return, managers should expect him to claim a spot in the starting rotation, but his innings could be limited, which will hinder his overall upside.
--Andy SmithSource: Mitch Bannon
March 23, 2026
According to DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitching prospect
Hunter Barco has made the Opening Day roster. However, the team has yet to decide on Barco's role for the start of the season. In the minor leagues, he developed as a starter, but during his first taste of MLB action last summer, he came out of the bullpen. In spring training, Barco logged 9 1/3 innings to the tune of a 2.89 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP. In 2025, Barco logged only three innings in the majors but did not allow a run and struck out three hitters. In the minor leagues, he logged 99 1/3 innings with an impressive 2.81 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. Managers should continue to monitor his usage, as he could have some streaming upside if given spot starts throughout the summer.
--Andy SmithSource: DK Pittsburgh Sports
March 23, 2026
New York Mets outfield prospect
Carson Benge is projected to be the team's Opening Day right fielder. Following the injury to
Mike Tauchman (knee), the rookie seems destined to claim the starting right field job when the Mets face the Pirates later this week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Benge has enjoyed a strong showing in spring training, posting a .366/.435/.439 line with an. 874 OPS with an 8:4 K:BB over 14 games. Even though Benge has yet to take an MLB at-bat, the former first-round pick enters the week as the clear favorite to earn the right field job. Last season, Benge logged 114 games across High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A, and carried an overall .281/.385/.472 line with 15 home runs and 22 stolen bases. He is emerging as a top late-round sleeper candidate.
--Andy SmithSource: Anthony DiComo
March 23, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned left-handed pitching prospect
Robert Gasser to Triple-A. Gasser was in the mix to earn a role on the Opening Day roster but came up short in the competition. Across 12 1/3 innings this spring, the southpaw held a high 5.11 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, with a 14:4 K:BB. Even with
Brandon Woodruff (lat),
Kyle Harrison (finger), and
Quinn Priester (wrist) dealing with injuries, the Brewers will opt to send their No. 17-ranked prospect to the minor leagues. Gasser logged just 5 2/3 innings in the majors in 2025 and made his debut back in 2024, when he tossed 28 innings to the tune of a 2.57 ERA. Fantasy managers in deeper 15+ team formats should continue to monitor his status as he could return to Milwaukee in the near future, given the current state of their rotation.
--Andy SmithSource: Curt Hogg
March 23, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against Miami after missing the last two contests due to soreness. If the rookie guard remains out,
Dylan Harper could continue seeing expanded minutes after delivering 24 points, one three-pointer, four rebounds, and three assists in 28 minutes during his last start. Harper could be worth a short-term stream for points and guard stats if Castle sits. With
Devin Vassell (hamstring) also questionable, Harper may have a clearer path to steady minutes next to
De'Aaron Fox in the backcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
San Francisco Giants first base prospect
Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-3 with a home run during an exhibition game on Sunday. The team's top hitting prospect was left off the opening Day roster but turned in a nice showing over the weekend. During spring training, Eldridge continued to showcase his power, hitting four doubles with a home run, but struck out 19 times over 40 at-bats and will head to Triple-A Sacramento to further his development. Last season, Eldridge spent a brief 10-game stint in San Francisco and held a modest .100/.297/.179 line. He spent most of his season with Triple-A, where he carried a .249/.322/.514 line with a .836 OPS, over a 66-game stint. Managers should continue to monitor his progression at Triple-A, as he could be in the mix for an early return to San Francisco.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 23, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will remain out for Monday's game against Milwaukee, extending his absence to four straight contests. His continued absence has opened steady rotation minutes on the wing.
Kris Dunn logged five assists, two steals, and two blocks in 32 minutes off the bench in his last outing and remains a defensive streaming option in deeper formats.
Jordan Miller also chipped in 10 points in 22 minutes and could continue seeing reserve minutes. Mathurin should still be viewed as questionable for Wednesday against Toronto.
--Brian DailisanSource: Justin Russo
March 23, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will miss another game Monday against Toronto, marking his third straight absence due to injury management. With
Keyonte George (hamstring) also sidelined, Utah has leaned heavily on
Kennedy Chandler and
Bez Mbeng to handle point guard duties. Mbeng logged 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 45 minutes in his last start, while Chandler added 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 37 minutes off the bench. Both guards are worth a look in deeper leagues while Collier remains out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers after exiting Saturday's win over Phoenix with soreness. His absence would likely open more minutes in the frontcourt rotation.
Ousmane Dieng could remain in a sizable role after posting 11 points, one three-pointer, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes as a starter.
Bobby Portis, now off the injury report, is also positioned for a larger workload and offers streaming appeal after recording 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals in 24 minutes in a recent game.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Orlando after returning Saturday from a six-game absence and logging 14 points, five assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes. Managers should monitor his status closely after the quick turnaround.
Jarace Walker would remain the main beneficiary if Siakam sits after producing 21 points, five three-pointers, four rebounds, and four assists in 35 minutes in his last start.
Kobe Brown could pick up a few extra minutes and is on the radar in deeper leagues, while
Jalen Slawson is still a risky play since he's on a two-way deal and not guaranteed a steady role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Milwaukee and is expected to play through a minor sprain. Collins logged eight points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, one steal, and two blocks in 29 minutes during his last start against Dallas, showing modest production despite a steady run. His fantasy outlook could improve if
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) sits, which would open more usage and scoring chances. Collins remains a situational hold in standard leagues.
Jordan Miller and
Derrick Jones Jr. could also see slight bumps in minutes depending on Leonard's status.
--Brian DailisanSource: Justin Russo
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