April 6, 2026
Sam Burns finished tied for 21st at the Texas Children's Houston Open last month and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Burns has three missed cuts and three top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. He finished tied for 46th at last year's Masters Tournament and missed the cut in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Burns ranks in the 69th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Corey Conners finished tied for 14th at the Valspar Championship last month and will now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Conners has one missed cut and three top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. He finished tied for eighth at the 2025 Masters Tournament and tied for 38th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Conners ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Russell Henley missed the cut at last week's Valero Texas Open after being one of the favorites heading into the tournament. Henley will now look to put that behind him as he prepares for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Henley has two missed cuts and five top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. Henley missed the cut at last year's Masters Tournament but finished tied for 38th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Henley ranks in the 80th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Robert MacIntyre finished tied for second at last week's Valero Texas Open. He will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. So far this season, MacIntyre has five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in seven starts. He missed the cut at the 2025 edition of the Masters Tournament but finished tied for 23rd in 2022. Over the past 12 months, MacIntyre ranks in the 45th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Justin Rose finished second at last year's Masters Tournament, losing in a playoff to Rory McIlroy. Rose has started the 2026 season with one win, three missed cuts, and one top-15 finish in six starts. Rose finished tied for 13th at the PLAYERS Championship last month and will now focus on preparing for this year's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Over the past 12 months, Rose ranks in the 96th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick walked away as the winner at the Valspar Championship last month to secure his first win of the 2026 season. He'll now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament held at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Fitzpatrick has one win and three top-15 finishes in seven starts this season. He finished tied for 40th at the Masters Tournament in 2025 and tied for 22nd in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Fitzpatrick ranks in the 79th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Xander Schauffele finished tied for fourth at the Valspar Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Schauffele has one missed cut and five top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. Schauffele finished tied for eighth in the 2025 edition of the Masters Tournament and eighth in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Schauffele ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Scottie Scheffler finished tied for 22nd at the PLAYERS Championship last month and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Scheffler has one win and five top-25 finishes in six starts this season. Scheffler finished fourth at last year's Masters Tournament and walked away as the winner in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Scheffler ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Maverick McNealy is the type of golfer who can get off to a very good start at Augusta. The American golfer averages 27.88 putts per round in Round 1. His one putt percentage ranks 30th at 43.89%. Add in an overall birdie or better percentage inside the Top 25 (25,19% - 23rd) and there is a recipe for some success. McNealy has five Top 25 results in seven events this 2026. One of the more intriguing bets may be leading after Round 1. Check the number but McNealy rolls in second with a 67.25 scoring average currently. His Par 5 scoring average is 4.43 (7th). If McNealy can avoid those second round troubles, he carries even more potential for betting choices at Augusta.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Gary Woodland is now a five-time winner on the PGA Tour. The American golfer won in Houston with four rounds in the 60's. He won by five strokes. This came on the heels of an unbelievable 2.12 strokes gained to putting. His driving accuracy may not be the greatest (132nd - 53.96%). However, Woodland is second in driving distance at a whopping 324.6 yards. The key with Augusta if the dry and very warm conditions pan out will be driving the ball, capitalizing on Par 5's, and avoiding trouble. His birdie average ranks 28th at 4.29 and he is 24th at Par 5 birdie or better percentage at 54.88%. Woodland may be worth an early look scoring and DFS wise.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said on ESPN's This Is Football with Kevin Clark that he wants to see if tight end
Greg Dulcich can build on his strong finish to the 2025 season. In the final 10 weeks last year, Dulcich caught 26 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown for Miami. The 26-year-old has never played in more than 10 games in a single season in his four years in the NFL due to injury, but he could be set up for his biggest opportunity with the rebuilding Dolphins as he goes into his fifth campaign. The Dolphins traded away receiver
Jaylen Waddle and cut quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa and receiver
Tyreek Hill (knee), so Dulcich figures to see a heavy target load in 2026 from new QB
Malik Willis. In 10 games in his rookie year with the Denver Broncos, the former third-rounder in 2022 out of UCLA caught 33 passes for 411 yards and two touchdowns. Dulcich must stay healthy first, but he's not a bad dynasty buy-low candidate this offseason.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kevin Clark
April 6, 2026
Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars love their running back room as they head into the 2026 NFL draft later this month. Shipley also writes that it "seems like the Jaguars are set to keep their RB group as-is" when it comes to the draft after they signed
Chris Rodriguez Jr. The Jags lost
Travis Etienne Jr. to the New Orleans Saints in free agency, but between Rodriguez,
Bhayshul Tuten, and
LeQuint Allen Jr., the team has "enough weapons" to make a leap with their running game in 2026. Tuten, who was a fourth-round pick last year out of Virginia Tech, had 83 carries for 307 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and five rushing touchdowns while adding 10 catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns. He'll be in a battle with C-Rod in training camp this summer for lead-back duties. Tuten's dynasty value is clearly on the rise with Etienne out of the picture, but he won't necessarily be handed workhorse duties, and Allen figures to be Jacksonville's primary pass-catching back. Tuten's explosiveness will make him a high-end RB2 if he's the starter on early downs.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
April 6, 2026
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson was present for the start of the team's offseason program on Monday. Jackson is coming off an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign for Baltimore, and he's also looking to get a head start after a regime change to new head coach Jesse Minter and new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP appears to be in good standing with the front office as they work towards a contract extension with two years currently remaining on the five-year, $260 million contract he signed with the Ravens in April of 2023. Jackson played in only 13 games in 2025, throwing for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while rushing for 349 yards and two touchdowns on a career-low 67 rushing attempts. If the 29-year-old can put his lower-body injuries behind him in 2026, he'll be a clear bounce-back candidate with high-end QB1 potential. Jackson is still one of the most lethal dual-threat signal-callers in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Ravens
April 6, 2026
Rasmus Hojgaard had a March to forget up until Houston. The Danish golfer started off well, had a bit of a Saturday hiccup with a 71. However, Hojgaard rebounded with a final round 67 to finish T-28. Again, the Dane has one Top 10 result at the Cognizant in February. His previous Masters appearance in 2025 was intriguing. Hojgaard only tied for 32nd but his metrics were solid. One of the early assets this season has been his driving distance which ranks 6th so far. Accuracy is poor at 47.14% at 164th. As long as he is within 5% of average accuracy wise, Hojgaard can again be a factor at Augusta. The start will be vital too as he cannot average 30.17 putts per round like he has been in 2026. Again, Hojgaard is a huge betting risk but there's a chance.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Shane Lowry has not seen the same fortune over the past two years at Augusta. The Irish golfer has played well but not well enough en route to two results outside the Top 25. This goes up against 2021,2022, and 2023 where Lowry enjoyed his best performances. Lowry finished T-3 in 2022 behind gaining 3.65 strokes overall. While many want to talk about all these criteria, looking at current form helps here too. Lowry has been inconsistent in 2026 when it comes to opening rounds. He has three plus results and three not so good ones. If birdies to be had, Lowry could thrive much like he did at Pebble Beach (T-8) and the Cognizant (T-2). Again, that 69.25 scoring average is nice (18th) but Lowry must convert those Par 5's to be a betting option this weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Sepp Straka has done everything but get off to a solid start at the Masters Tournament. The Austrian golfer 's best opening round effort was a 70 in 2023. The problem last year was that 78 on Thursday that he could not recover from. Straka has four Top 20 results in his last six events. He must improve at the majors, especially in Georgia. Straka averages 4.28 birdies per round which does rank 30th. If he can pile the birdies up on the Par 5's, Straka will be a DFS option this week. As for a betting option, that remains a bit of a question mark right now.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Viktor Hovland knows that getting off to a good start is vital. The golfer from Norway does have one Top 10 result as recent as the 2023 Masters. One huge reason for that result was this. Hovland was 14% more accurate off the tee compared to other golfers and drove the ball 5.6 yards further. He took a couple of weeks off wisely after the Valspar Championship. This season Hovland has been erratic off the tee. He ranks 132nd off the tee losing 0.287 strokes. Approaches and Par-5 play are vital at Augusta National. Hovland is capable of bouncing back. He ranks 14th in putts per round. If he starts off driving well, Hovland becomes a DFS factor especially early.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) and forward
Dean Wade (ankle) are out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tyson will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a lingering toe injury, while Wade will be sidelined for a sixth straight game with an ankle issue. Both players remain without a clear timetable for a return and should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Thomas Bryant is out for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant is set to miss tonight's action due to calf injury maintenance. The 28-year-old big man logged 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane (upper body) is available for selection on Monday against the San Jose Sharks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He's been sidelined for nine games due to an upper-body injury. The veteran is expected to take Andre Burakovsky's spot in the lineup. Mangiapane had a tough time making an impact with the Edmonton Oilers this season, and his start to life in the Windy City hasn't been much better either. In seven outings with the Blackhawks, Mangiapane has produced one goal and one assist with six SOG. Perhaps a matchup against the second-worst defense in the league can help him get going on Monday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ben Pope
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to left foot injury maintenance. The 30-year-old finished with four points, seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright (upper body) skated on his own on Monday morning and is expected to miss a fourth consecutive game against the Winnipeg Jets. The 22-year-old is working his way back from an upper-body injury. Since he hasn't practiced with the team, it appears likely that Wright will also sit out Tuesday's clash against Minnesota. Wright has appeared in 72 games this season, posting 11 goals and 15 assists. He's been limited to 13:49 of ice time per game in a bottom-six role, which keeps his fantasy value low.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen missed Sunday's game against Indiana due to knee injury management. With several Cavs players set to miss tonight's action, Allen could see heavy frontcourt usage, making him a solid streaming option. The 27-year-old big man collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes of work on Thursday against Golden State.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov (lower body) is ready to re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. He has been on the shelf for over a month due to a lower-body injury, missing 18 games. This season, Namestnikov has made a limited impact, recording 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 57 appearances. However, the Russian forward will have a favorable matchup on Monday, heading out against a team that has allowed 4.22 goals per game over its last nine outings. Namestnikov is expected to center the fourth line and will be part of the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 6, 2026
Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop
Kevin McGonigle is making the start at the 6 and will bat leadoff for Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander
Joe Ryan at Target Field, per MLB.com. Infielder
Colt Keith will drop to third in the batting order. McGonigle, a 21-year-old former first-rounder, came into the 2026 season as the No. 2 overall prospect in all of baseball, and so far, he has delivered after impressing enough in spring training to make the Opening Day roster. He went 10-for-33 (.303) with three doubles, a triple, five RBI, five runs scored, six walks, and five strikeouts in his first nine major-league contests. McGonigle has proven to be mature beyond his years and should now be rostered in all fantasy leagues as a regular for Detroit. All signs point to the infield phenom hitting near the top of Detroit's batting order for many years to come.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) won't play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Shortly before puck drop, the team announced Cirelli is day-to-day with an unspecified injury. With Brandon Hagel (lower body) also out, the Lightning will be without two key top-six contributors against Buffalo. As a result, Nicholas Paul and Oliver Bjorkstrand will skate on the second line alongside Jake Guentzel. This looks like a promising matchup for Tampa Bay's frontline, as the Sabers' defense has allowed three-plus goals in six of the last seven games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tampa Bay Lightning
April 6, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Byron Buxton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander
Casey Mize, according to MLB.com. Buxton is still the DH after returning on Sunday after missing Saturday's game due to a forearm contusion that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch on Friday. The 32-year-old two-time All-Star hit second in eight of the team's first nine games this year and will now be tried atop the batting order against a pitcher he's very familiar with. Buxton is hitting .350 with a 1.100 OPS, two home runs, and four RBI in 20 career at-bats versus Mize. His fantasy managers will hope it will get him going at the plate in the early portion of the 2026 season, as Buxton enters Monday's action with a .133/.182/.233 slash line with no homers, an RBI, two runs, one walk, and 10 strikeouts in his first eight games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) is available for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. He returns after missing Sunday's game against Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old big man to have a heavy workload tonight, as many of his Cavs teammates are slated to sit out. Mobley finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 32 minutes in his last outing during Thursday's 117-108 win over Golden State.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Winnipeg Jets winger Nino Niederreiter (lower body) will return to the lineup on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. The Swiss veteran hasn't seen any action since the Olympic break, missing 20 games due to a lower-body injury. Winnipeg plans to ease Niederreiter back into action on the fourth line. He will also work with the second power-play unit. After collecting at least 30 points in three consecutive seasons, Niederreiter's production has dipped in 2025-26, mostly due to health issues. He has notched eight goals and 19 points in 55 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 6, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they recalled right-hander
Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Left-hander
Dietrich Enns (foot) was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 4) in a corresponding move. Young is making the spot start in place of
Zach Eflin (elbow). The 27-year-old has the potential to be a sleeper two-start pitcher this week for fantasy managers in two good matchups against the White Sox and San Francisco Giants. Young made 12 starts for the O's in his first major-league season in 2025 and went 1-7 with a 6.24 ERA (5.35 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 22 walks in 57 2/3 innings pitched. He allowed only one earned run with four strikeouts and no walks in five innings in his lone start for Norfolk this year before being called up to Baltimore.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
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