January 27, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero enjoyed a massive breakout campaign in 2025, and he should remain a top fantasy option at third base in 2026. Caminero occupied an everyday role at the hot corner last year, and he delivered enormous contributions with the bat in his hands. Across 154 games, he slashed .264/.311/.535 with 45 homers, 110 RBI, and 129 wRC+. He cut down his strikeout rate to a career-low 19.1%, which is an acceptable rate for a power hitter of Caminero's caliber. He finished the year with 22.5 fWAR at the plate and -0.4 fWAR in the field. His defense wasn't spectacular, but he played well enough that the Rays are able to justify playing him every day to get his terrific bat in the lineup. As it stands, he's the #2 third baseman in RotoBaller's fantasy baseball draft rankings, trailing only Jose Ramirez at the position.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

January 27, 2026

Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (upper body) won't play on Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings. He will miss his second game of the season after sustaining an upper-body injury. The team considers Turcotte day-to-day. Anze Kopitar's (lower body) absence has recently given Turcotte a larger role. He has tallied six points (one goal, five assists) in January, bringing his season total to 12 points (three goals, nine assists). Alex Laferriere is expected to remain as the top-line center on Tuesday, with Joel Armia taking over as the third-line center. Warren Foegele is set to slot into the second line to fill out the lineup.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

January 27, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will always be in the shadow of Ja'Marr Chase as long as the two stay in Cincy, but it doesn't mean that Higgins cannot continue to be productive. The 27-year-old hasn't had a 1,000-yard season since 2022, but what he's lacked in yardage the last two seasons, he's made up for with trips to the end zone, scoring a whopping 21 times in 27 games the last two years. In 15 regular-season games in 2025, Higgins caught 59 of his 98 targets for 846 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns. Despite missing some games due to injury and losing valuable targets to Chase, Higgins still managed to finish as the WR14 in half-PPR scoring. The former second-rounder isn't without injury concerns, but when he's healthy, he has excellent chemistry with quarterback Joe Burrow and also a nose for paydirt. Higgins has had at least five TDs in each of his six NFL seasons and will enter the 2026 campaign as a strong WR2 target.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Puerto Rico native made the decision due to a lack of insurance coverage and a conversation with owner Jim Crane. Crane informed Correa of his uninsured status on Tuesday. "Jim called me and told me that he wants me to focus on the team and spring training," Correa said. "Obviously, he traded for me to win a championship here, and we had too many injuries as a team [in 2025]." Without insurance coverage on his contract, Correa would lose his $31 million salary if he were to suffer an injury during the WBC and miss the 2026 MLB season. The veteran infielder expressed frustration and noted that he had already begun facing live pitching in preparation to play for Team Puerto Rico. "I also understand the business side of things, and that's too big of a risk to take, to play with no insurance," Correa said. According to Rome, second baseman Jose Altuve also lacks insurance coverage on his contract, which is why he opted out of playing for Venezuela in the WBC earlier this week. Both Correa and Altuve, along with all WBC players on 40-man rosters, were evaluated by an independent insurer who was jointly appointed by MLB and the MLBPA. Correa is coming off a 2.6-WAR season split between the Twins and Astros. He slashed .276/.332/.402 with 13 home runs and 106 wRC+ across 144 games.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Chandler Rome

January 27, 2026

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He recently reaggravated an ankle injury and will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. While Holloway is considered day-to-day, it's unclear whether he can return to action before the Olympic break. The Blues will replace Otto Stenberg with Robby Fabbri on Tuesday night in the attack, while Jonatan Berggren is expected to continue in a top-line role. After starting well in St. Louis, Berggren has gone scoreless in eight consecutive appearances.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

January 27, 2026

The Denver Broncos fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on Tuesday, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Lombardi, 54, served as head coach Sean Payton's offensive coordinator for three seasons in Denver after originally being hired in February of 2023. The move comes after passing-game coordinator Davis Webb has drawn multiple head-coaching interviews around the league, including for the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Now that Lombardi is out of the picture, the Broncos could very well promote Webb to the OC role if he doesn't land a head-coaching gig. Lombardi first served under Payton as an offensive assistant and later as QBs coach from 2007 to 2013, and then again with the New Orleans Saints as Drew Brees' QBs coach from 2016 to 2020. The Broncos' offense had trouble starting fast in games in 2025 under Lombardi, and they ranked 10th in total yards and 14th in total points.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini

January 27, 2026

Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi (lower body) had a setback and will be out through the Olympics, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports. He has missed 13 games due to a lower-body injury and will be out for five more games. Rossi has made eight appearances for the Canucks since being traded by the Minnesota Wild, posting one goal and one assist. Filip Chytil will continue to work as the second-line center until Rossi's return. Chytil has just come back to the lineup after missing several months and hasn't registered any points in two outings.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Farhan Lalji

January 27, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Tuesday that both offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile will remain with the team for the 2026 season. Both Udinski and Campanile interviewed for multiple head-coaching openings this cycle, so they will return to Duval next season. The Jaguars excelled on both sides of the ball in 2025 under first-year head coach Liam Coen, which led to the team winning the AFC South. Jacksonville was unable to advance past the Buffalo Bills in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs, but they are a rising organization with the coaching staff staying intact. Under the 30-year-old Udinski, the offense ranked in the top 10 in points per game (27.9), scoring margin, first downs, and total touchdowns. Under Campanile, the Jags had the best run defense in the NFL and also set franchise records with 102 pass breakups, 31 takeaways, 22 interceptions, and a plus-13 turnover differential.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Jaguars PR

January 27, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran has already made 23 appearances with the organization, but now, he's getting ready for his first spring training as a Phillie. Duran was dealt from Minnesota to Philadelphia ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, and he instantly boosted his fantasy value by moving from a seller to a contender. With the Phillies, Duran immediately picked up more save opportunities. In fact, he had more save opportunities in 23 games with the Phillies than he did in 49 games with the Twins. He remained just as effective after the change of scenery, finishing the year with a 2.35 FIP, 10.29 K/9, 2.44 BB/9, a 65% ground ball rate, and a career-high 32 saves. He continued to effectively rack up strikeouts, limit walks, and minimize loud contact, which is a rare combination. The 28-year-old has cemented himself as one of the best closers in baseball, and in doing so, he has continuously elevated his fantasy stock. He ranks as the #3 relief pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

January 27, 2026

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (hip) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season. The 30-year-old is scheduled to undergo hip surgery. Demko last played on Jan. 10, allowing three goals on six shots in a 5-0 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He finishes the campaign with an 8-10-1 record, 2.90 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage, and one shutout. With Demko out of the picture, Kevin Lankinen is set for a heavy workload the rest of the way. Nikita Tolopilo currently operates as his backup.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

January 27, 2026

The Minnesota Twins have hinted that second baseman Luke Keaschall could make some appearances in the outfield during the 2026 season, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Keaschall was used solely at second base last season, largely because it was his first MLB campaign and he was coming back from Tommy John surgery. Now, though, he's 16 months removed from the operation and "feels much more confident in his arm strength and being smoother with his throwing actions than he was during the 2025 season," Hayes writes. A 2023 second-round pick out of Arizona State, Keaschall wasted no time making an impact at the plate during his debut season. He played in 49 games before injuring his thumb last year, slashing .302/.382/.445 with a 9.2% walk rate, a 14% strikeout rate, 134 wRC+, and 14 stolen bases. Given that he was one of the few bright spots of the Twins' 2025 season and is now fully healthy, he should work his way into the lineup on a near-everyday basis in 2026, even if he moves around defensively. He currently ranks as the #7 second baseman in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Dan Hayes

January 27, 2026

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski signed a four-year, $19 million contract extension on Tuesday. He was rewarded for a career year. With a large chunk of the 2025-26 regular season left, Malinski has already posted his new scoring record with 24 points (three goals, 21 assists) in 50 games. Additionally, he has recorded 98 shots, 56 blocks, 24 hits, and an outstanding plus-26 rating. Last offseason, Malinski inked a one-year, $1.4 million deal with Colorado. The 27-year-old has played a larger role on Colorado's blue line lately due to the absence of Devon Toews (upper body).--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

January 27, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games. The NHL's Department of Player Safety made the announcement on Tuesday following a hearing with Rust, who received his first career suspension for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser in Sunday's 3-2 win. Rust is Pittsburgh's third-highest scorer, with 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) in 47 appearances. He will be eligible to return to the lineup on Feb. 3 against the New York Islanders. In the meantime, Justin Brazeau or Ben Kindel may fill in for him in the top six.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

January 27, 2026

Minnesota Twins executive chair Tom Pohlad told fans at the team's TwinsFest event that he expects the organization to make at least one more bullpen move before the regular season begins. "We know that we have to continue to improve the bullpen," Pohlad said, noting that the Twins' front office has a history of making late roster moves in February. While it's unclear which free agent relievers the Twins will pursue, they did create some additional flexibility with the signing of lefty Taylor Rogers earlier this offseason. Having Rogers on the staff gives the Twins a premium southpaw, which means any subsequent moves probably won't be limited by player handedness. Furthermore, with Rogers in tow, the Twins might feel less compelled to spend big on a top-tier bullpen arm and instead settle for a more affordable depth piece. Excluding Rogers, who should be the Twins' closer, the average service time of each pitcher in Minnesota's projected bullpen (via FanGraphs) is just 1.56 years. It wouldn't hurt for the Twins to bring in another arm with more MLB experience before spring training gets underway.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Bobby Nightengale

January 27, 2026

With a T6 finish last week at the AMEX, Si Woo Kim increased his run of cashing fat checks with his ninth-straight top-25 finish. He'll now come to the Farmers Insurance Open, where consistent success has been hard to come by. He has two missed cuts in eight appearances, but has also only finished inside the top-25 twice. The inability to flourish here compared to other venues is arguably distance-related. Strokes gained ball-striking numbers take a large dip here compared to his overall output, especially those on approach. And for a guy who lives and dies by what he does from tee to green, the reason for the inconsistency is clear. Nonetheless, it's impossible to argue the tear Kim has been on for the last six months. It may be beneficial to sit this week out and continue on the train elsewhere, especially with the ownership level his current play will cause.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

January 27, 2026

It was a great week in the desert for Jason Day, who stormed up the leaderboard on Sunday with a 64 in the final round to finish in a tie for second. The Aussie had a field day on and around the greens, leading the field in both strokes gained metrics. It was also his best strokes gained on approach output (+1.44) since the same event last season. Unfortunately, little can be drawn from that to apply this week at the Farmers Insurance Open, as green surfaces and course length are incomparable. However, Day has put on solid performances at Torrey Pines through the years, winning twice. He doesn't have the approach play that's typically required here, but he's putted well on these pesky poa annua greens and has a world-class short game. Play him with reasonable confidence this week.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

January 27, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was motivated in his contract year in 2025, and he delivered with 1,399 scrimmage yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns (seven rushing, six receiving) in 17 regular-season games. The 27-year-old posted his third 1,000-yard rushing season in his four years in the NFL, and it was a huge bounce-back campaign for the former Clemson star after he had only 558 rushing yards and two touchdowns in 2024 in 15 games. Determining Etienne's 2026 fantasy value is hard at the moment, since we don't know yet if the Jaguars plan to make an effort to re-sign him as he heads into his fifth year in the NFL. Etienne certainly outperformed expectations this year, but if he goes elsewhere, he might not see the kind of volume he did for the Jags as a dual-threat RB. If he stays in Duval, Etienne will be trying to hold off Bhayshul Tuten, who seems destined for a bigger role in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught 59 passes for 638 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in his rookie campaign in 2024, but he wasn't able to build on that performance in Year 2. The 22-year-old former first-rounder caught only 42 of 73 targets for 532 yards and one touchdown in 14 games in 2025 for a Chiefs organization that failed to make the postseason for the first time in a decade. Worthy is a big-play threat anytime he touches the football because of his elite speed and shiftiness, but injuries could quickly become a concern because of his tiny 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. His fantasy stock is certainly down big time heading into the 2026 season, but perhaps new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy can get Worthy involved more. The biggest obstacle for Worthy being able to bounce back is the presence of Rashee Rice.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

It was a frustrating start for Keegan Bradley at the Sony Open after posting rounds of 68 and 72, only to miss the cut by one. He lost strokes in every metric but off the tee. He will now tee it up on Thursday at Torrey Pines, a place where he has had a ton of good finishes. This should be a place to right the ship, even if the statistics don't back it up. The 39-year-old has a world-class short game, ranking eighth last season in strokes gained around the green (+0.443). That alone does wonders at a difficult place like Torrey Pines. He's rarely one to have poor ball striking linger, so expect the over two shots he lost on approach in Hawaii to be much improved. After a poor performance, ownership could be lower on him than usual, making it a week to buy in if you're the least bit interested.--Todd McGill
Source: PGA Tour

January 27, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman after another early playoff exit and hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to take over. The Chargers need to get healthy on the offensive line first and foremost, but the move to McDaniel should be great news for the fantasy outlook of quarterback Justin Herbert in 2026. One of the first things that McDaniel hopes to do is to craft an offense that doesn't rely as much on Herbert's individual talents, such as scrambling and making miraculous plays outside of the pocket. "I think not relying too heavily on Justin's ability to do above and beyond, I think is critical to maximize those types of opportunities," McDaniel said. "That'll be one of the first things that we'll try to do is take a little off his plate so that he is free to do that when his greatness is required." Herbert went over 4,000 passing yards in each of his first three seasons, but he hasn't been able to do it the last three years. He finished as the QB10 in overall fantasy points in 2025. With McDaniel in the fold, Herbert should have more upside to reach his true ceiling.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle) was listed as available to play Tuesday after he was forced to miss Sunday's game against the Clippers with a sprained ankle. The 24-year-old still has a very high ceiling, even though he has been limited to only 20 games by injuries this season and is only averaging 16.2 points per game when available. Thomas was limited to only 19 minutes in his last game on Friday, even though the game went into double overtime. He could be lined up for more work on Tuesday, though, since Tyrese Martin (knee) has been ruled out. Thomas's return could also cut into the workloads of Ziaire Williams and Nolan Traore (illness), who is probable.--Zach Thompson
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

With the first two events of the new season behind him, Billy Horschel comes to Torrey Pines looking to keep the momentum going. He's managed to make the cut in both starts, but neither of the tournament venues compares to what awaits at the Farmers Insurance Open this week. The 39-year-old is performing terribly off the tee, averaging -0.785 in strokes gained over his last four starts. Putting and short game have kept him in the fight, as well as a decent approach game. 200 yards or more is where ironplay breaks down for the former Florida Gator, who is middle of the pack in strokes gained approach numbers from 200 or more (approximately +0.002). Horschel might do enough to see all four days, but the ROI will more than likely be less than ideal.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

January 27, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Tuesday that they claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Miami Marlins. Bido has been tossed around by five different teams so far this offseason after spending the last two seasons with the Athletics, where he posted a combined 4.78 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with one save, 131 strikeouts, and 61 walks in 143 innings over 42 appearances (19 starts). The 30-year-old had an ugly 5.87 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with a weak 18.7% strikeout rate last season. If Bido makes the Angels' roster out of spring training, he'll most likely be used in a low-leverage relief role while also being an option to make spot starts in the starting rotation. He has a career 5.07 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with a 20.9% strikeout rate. Fantasy managers can avoid Bido everywhere if he's on the Halos' Opening Day roster.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Angels PR

January 27, 2026

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to out for his team's matchup in New York on Tuesday. With Zach LaVine (back) also unavailable, Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis will need to step up with Monk on the shelf. After spending part of the season out of the rotation, Monk has been very productive lately, and his absence could leave a lot of usage for the rest of the backcourt, with Ellis the most direct beneficiary. Ellis has been boom-or-bust in an expanded role, but he's worth a look as a DFS value play or a streaming option in what should be a busy night for him against the Knicks.--Zach Thompson
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

The New York Jets are parting ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Previous reports suggested that Engstrand might remain with the organization, but that he'd be stripped of his play-calling duties. It turns out that he won't be around at all with the team in 2026 after a miserable season as New York's OC in 2025. Former Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is expected to become the next offensive play-caller under head coach Aaron Glenn. The experiment with Justin Fields at quarterback did not work, and the Jets finished 3-14 while ranking 29th in total yards and points per game and finishing dead-last with just 140.3 passing yards per game. New York has a huge question mark at QB going into next season, as well as at running back if they don't re-sign Breece Hall.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

January 27, 2026

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) was downgraded from questionable to out on Tuesday for this team's matchup at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. This will be the 30-year-old's second straight absence due to a sore lower back, and when he missed Sunday's game, Nique Clifford stepped in and produced 15 points and three assists in 33 minutes. Clifford doesn't typically get as much usage as LaVine, opening up more opportunities for DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Dennis Schroder, and Russell Westbrook, especially with Malik Monk (ankle) also ruled out for Tuesday's matchup.--Zach Thompson
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

When asked if he'd like veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers to return in 2026, new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said, "Definitely, I don't see why you wouldn't." McCarthy said he has spoken to Rodgers since being hired and thought that he was a great asset for the team in 2025. Rodgers will be a free agent in March, and it's unclear if he plans on returning for a 22nd season in the NFL. The expectation is that he'd leave Pittsburgh following the departure of long-time head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers clearly have interest in a reunion with Rodgers, but it remains to be seen if that's mutual, or if he has interest in playing for McCarthy again after the two reportedly had a falling out during their time together with the Green Bay Packers. If Rodgers returns to the Steelers, he'd once again be a low-end QB2 for fantasy with a team that needs more WR depth behind DK Metcalf.--Keith Hernandez
Source: PGSportsNow - Brian Batko

January 27, 2026

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) is listed as available for his team's Tuesday night home game against the Trail Blazers. Coulibaly has been sidelined for almost two weeks with back soreness, missing the last five games. The 21-year-old has started all 25 of his games this season, averaging 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 26.6 minutes per game. Coulibaly's return will likely push Bub Carrington back to the bench. Coulibaly has a very high ceiling when he's healthy, but he needs to prove that he can stay on the floor to be a big part of the Wizards' core going forward.--Zach Thompson
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Houston Texans assistant general manager James Liipfert and Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham are the two finalists for the Atlanta Falcons' GM position, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Both Liipfert and Cunningham will be in Atlanta this week for second interviews. Liipfert is a Georgia native and had a strong first interview with the team. Cunningham has been viewed as "the" favorite for the job for a while now, and he also interviewed for the team's president of football job before it went to former quarterback Matt Ryan. Whoever is hired for the job to replace Terry Fontenot will be working closely with both Ryan and new head coach Kevin Stefanski to try to turn the organization around after eight straight losing seasons.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer

January 27, 2026

Dallas Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells is expected to interview this week for the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive-coordinator job, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Wells worked under new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy in Dallas for five years and also interviewed this month for the OC position with the Washington Commanders. He stayed in Dallas when Brian Schottenheimer replaced McCarthy as the Cowboys' head coach. Before moving to Dallas in 2020, Wells was an assistant coach for the New York Giants for eight years. He also coached at LSU before joining the NFL. If hired in the Steel City, Wells and McCarthy would be tasked with turning around a Steelers offense that has been lackluster for the last several years under former head coach Mike Tomlin. Figuring out the QB position and whether the team has a shot to lure Aaron Rodgers back for another year would be the main priority.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter