March 30, 2026
Dallas Stars left wing Michael Bunting sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. He was hurt during the first period. Initially, the team announced Bunting was questionable to return. In the end, Bunting didn't add to his 3:46 of ice time. Injuries have ravaged the Stars' front line all season, and Bunting now might have to sit out some action. His career has yet to take off in Texas, as Bunting has totaled only one goal and one assist in 11 appearances with the Stars. The veteran was even a healthy scratch for one game last week.
--Taavi PailkSource: The Dallas Morning News
March 29, 2026
Seattle Mariners right-hander
Emerson Hancock had a special night on Sunday in Seattle in the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park to earn his first victory of 2026. Hancock has never looked so good, throwing six scoreless and hitless innings while walking just one and striking out a career-high nine. If the 26-year-old keeps pitching anywhere near this level going forward, it will be impossible for Seattle to kick him out of the starting rotation when right-hander
Bryce Miller (oblique) is ready to return from the injured list. It's unclear exactly how long he'll stick in the M's rotation, but he'll definitely be a popular matchup-based streamer in his second scheduled start of the year next week against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Hancock has been mediocre at the big-league level the last three years, going 8-9 with a 4.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 15.6% strikeout rate, and 7.6% walk rate in 162 2/3 innings. He's going to need to keep it up to be considered more than just a swingman in Seattle. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on Hancock's progression.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said on Sunday that he expects veteran free-agent quarterback
Aaron Rodgers to decide on whether he wants to re-sign with the team before next month's NFL draft, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Although the future Hall of Famer hasn't been rumored to be talking to any other teams since the start of the new league year in March, it remains unclear whether he wants to return for a 22nd NFL season under old head coach Mike McCarthy. The 42-year-old four-time MVP and 10-time Pro Bowler threw for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 16 regular-season starts to help lead Pittsburgh to the playoffs, but he was demolished in the Wild-Card round of the postseason and finished as the QB19 in fantasy scoring. If Rodgers returns to run it back with McCarthy, he'll have more receiving help in
Michael Pittman Jr., but he'd still be more of a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues with limited upside at the end of his illustrious career. The risk of injury is as high as ever with Rodgers, although he missed just one game in the last two seasons after tearing his Achilles in 2023 with the Jets.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Gerry Dulac
March 29, 2026
Joe Pyfer scored the biggest win of his career by finishing former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya via second-round TKO in the main event of UFC Seattle on Saturday. Although Pyfer had success in the first round, he looked a little bit tired, and Adesanya was getting the better of him. However, in the second round, both fighters decided to brawl and eventually, Pyfer took the former champion down and tried to submit Adesanya. Shortly after, Pyfer started raining down punches, and the referee was forced to step in and stop the fight. In 9:18 of action, Pyfer landed two takedowns and 36 significant strikes.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya suffered his fourth consecutive loss in the main event of UFC Seattle, falling to Joe Pyfer by second-round TKO. Adesanya looked great in the first round, but his downfall came when he decided to trade punches with Pyfer. In the second round, Adesanya got taken down, and after absorbing a barrage of punches on the ground, the referee stepped in and stopped the fight. In 9:18 of action, Adesanya landed 42 significant strikes. With the loss, Adesanya dropped to 13-6 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki scored two goals and added an assist in Sunday's 3-1 victory against the Hurricanes. The captain of the Canadiens led the way on the offensive end with the three-point performance, with both of his goals coming in the second period, while teammates Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson both had two-point efforts in the contest. Suzuki is enjoying a career-best season with a total of 91 points through 73 games (26 goals, 65 assists) to lead the Canadiens in that department, and he is on pace to reach the 100-point mark for the first time in his career as one of the top skaters across all fantasy formats.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 29, 2026
Maycee Barber suffered a first-round knockout loss to former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso in the co-main event of UFC Seattle on Saturday. After a short feeling-out process, Grasso landed a devastating left hand that knocked Barber out. Grasso then sank in a rear-naked choke, but Barber was already out from the punch. In 2:42 of action, Barber landed five significant strikes. With the loss, Barber dropped to 15-3 as a pro and is now 10-3 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar scored two goals on Sunday, but it was not enough to defeat the New Jersey Devils as his club lost 5-3. The young American was in a little bit of a slump with just two points in his last six games, but he broke out of it in a big way on Sunday. Nazar is having a solid sophomore season with 14 goals and 38 points in 58 games played this year.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 29, 2026
Former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso returned to the win column by scoring a first-round knockout win over Maycee Barber in the co-main event of UFC Seattle on Saturday. Grasso took the first meeting on the scorecards, but this time around, she scored a scary knockout. The finishing sequence came midway through the first round when Grasso unleashed a devastating left-hand that knocked Barber unconscious. Grasso then immediately went for a choke, not realizing that Barber was unconscious. In 2:42 of action, Grasso landed 12 significant strikes. With the win, Grasso improved to 17-5-1 as a pro and is now 9-5-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
UFC veteran Niko Price announced his retirement after suffering a first-round submission loss to Michael Chiesa on the main card of UFC Seattle on Saturday. Chiesa quickly took Price down, took his back and then secured a rear-naked choke submission victory in just one minute and three seconds. In 1:03 of action, Price only managed to land a single significant strike. After the fight ended, Chiesa retired, and Price also quietly left his gloves in the Octagon. Price ended his career in a skid of four consecutive losses.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
Utah Jazz guards
Keyonte George (hamstring) and
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will remain out on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both players are nursing hamstring injuries and haven't been part of the lineup for a couple of weeks. George will miss his 10th consecutive game, and Collier won't be available for a seventh straight contest.
Kennedy Chandler,
Elijah Harkless, and
Bez Mbeng will continue to see extra action on Monday. Out of the three players, Chandler has provided the most consistent fantasy production, averaging 14.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals over the past five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
The Ultimate Fighter 15 winner, Michael Chiesa, finished his career with a first-round submission win over Niko Price on the main card of UFC Seattle on Saturday. Chiesa landed a takedown early, quickly hopped on Niko Price's back, and it took him only 63 seconds to sink in a rear-naked choke. In 1:03 of action, Chiesa didn't land a single strike as he only needed to land a takedown to put Price in a tough spot. Chiesa ends his fighting career on a four-fight win streak. "Maverick" owns impressive victories over Al Iaquinta, Beneil Dariush, Jim Miller, former lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, Carlos Condit and Tony Ferguson.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (foot) won't play on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Strus torched the Miami Heat with eight triples and 29 points in Friday's win, but he continues to manage a foot injury and will take the night off on Monday. Cleveland will likely reinsert him into the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Strus has been coming off the bench, so we should see the rest of the reserves take on most of his minutes on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. This isn't surprising, given that it's the first game of a back-to-back and Allen has just returned from a knee injury. He was limited to 18 minutes on Friday versus Miami but still collected a double-double, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Keon Ellis could rejoin the starting unit on Monday, and
Thomas Bryant may pick up a few extra minutes off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
UFC veteran Julian Erosa suffered a first-round knockout loss to UFC newcomer Lerryan Douglas on the main card of UFC Seattle on Saturday. The two fighters started throwing punches almost immediately, but Douglas proved to be much faster, dropping Erosa multiple times with jabs before finishing him. The finishing sequence came when Douglas landed a right hand that knocked Erosa down, earning Douglas a stunning debut knockout victory. In 3:33 of action, Erosa landed 17 significant strikes. Erosa has now lost two straight and is 3-3 in his last six fights.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
The New York Giants are releasing kicker
Graham Gano (neck) on Sunday, sources told Connor Hughes of SNY. Gano will hit the open market after kicking in just six games for the Giants in 2025 due to groin and neck injuries. When the 38-year-old veteran was available, he made nine of his 10 field-goal tries (1-for-1 from 50-plus yards) and was a perfect 9-of-9 on his extra points. He will now hit the open market after being with the G-Men for each of the last six seasons. Before that, he spent three years in Washington and another seven with the Carolina Panthers. With the move, the Giants will save $4.5 million in salary cap space in 2026. Former Miami Dolphins kicker
Jason Sanders is now in line to serve as New York's primary placekicker next year with Gano gone. In his 16-year career, Gano has made 83.8% of his field-goal tries, including going 46-for-67 from 50-plus yards. It's possible that Gano will consider hanging up his cleats as he nears 40 years old.
--Keith HernandezSource: SNY - Connor Hughes
March 29, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Jaylen Wells (toe) is scheduled to undergo toe surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports. He has been diagnosed with a tendon avulsion fracture in his right great toe and will undergo a procedure to stabilize the toe. Wells has already missed three games due to the injury. The 22-year-old sophomore becomes the seventh Grizzlies player to be ruled out for the rest of the season. Wells' absence opens the door for
Rayan Rupert,
Jahmai Mashack, and
DeJon Jarreau to take on expanded roles in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brett Siegel
March 29, 2026
Lerryan Douglas extended his win streak by finishing Julian Erosa via first-round knockout on the main card of UFC Seattle on Saturday. Douglas and Erosa started throwing punches almost immediately, but Douglas' speed and power proved way too much for Erosa, who seemed hurt every time Douglas connected. In 3:33 of action, Douglas landed 29 significant strikes. This marked the UFC debut of Douglas, who has now won six fights in a row.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 29, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Bub Carrington didn't finish Sunday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers due to muscle cramping. He left the action in the third quarter, wrapping up his night with 11 points, two rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four turnovers in 22 minutes. Since this was the first game of a back-to-back for Washington, Carrington might sit out Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Tre Johnson (foot) and
Sharife Cooper could have more playing opportunities without Carrington.
--Taavi PailkSource: Washington Wizards
March 29, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Will Richard (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. His run of 10 consecutive appearances will come to an end due to a sore left heel. Richard started in Golden State's most recent game but made a limited impact in 25 minutes.
De'Anthony Melton (knee) is expected to return to the first unit on Sunday and will look to finish the month strongly. He has notched 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game in March.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever
Cole Sands was called on for the team's first save opportunity on Saturday in Baltimore against the Orioles at Camden Yards, and he delivered for his first save of the year and his ninth total in his fifth big-league season. The 28-year-old slammed the door shut by striking out two in two scoreless and hitless innings in the 4-1 victory. The Twins are expected to utilize a closer-by-committee situation for saves, but it's definitely worth noting that Minnesota went with Sands for their first save chance. Other relievers that could be options for saves for manager Derek Shelton include
Taylor Rogers and
Justin Topa. Sharpening his secondary pitches would go a long way towards helping Sands lock down more save chances in the Twin Cities. For fantasy managers in deeper leagues in need of more saves options, Sands will be worth a look early on. He's currently only rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
March 29, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
Seth Curry (adductor) will be active on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. He has recovered from a left adductor strain and could make his first appearance since March 13. Since joining the Warriors in December, Curry has taken the floor just four times. He has finished two of the games scoreless, while netting 27 points in the other two contests. Curry has impressed with a 4-for-7 success rate from deep. His ability to hit threes could be handy for the Warriors in a matchup against a team that allows the eighth-most three-point attempts in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (foot) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. He has been managing a foot injury lately, missing three games. Post will add frontcourt depth to a Warriors team that currently can't count on
Al Horford (calf). The 26-year-old has a tough matchup against
Nikola Jokic on Sunday night. In his previous three clashes with the Nuggets this season, Post has posted averages of 4.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 15.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever
Edwin Uceta (shoulder) started the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder impingement, but he threw live batting practice on Friday and could be nearing a return to the Rays' bullpen in early April, barring a setback with his rehab. The 28-year-old carries plenty of strikeout upside at the back end of the Rays' bullpen, and he could have a clear path to lead the team in saves this year, especially after
Griffin Jax blew his first two save opportunities in the first two ballgames of the season. Uceta is widely available in fantasy leagues right now, too, and is only rostered in 14% of Yahoo leagues. The Dominican reliever had a tidy 1.51 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 41 2/3 innings with five saves in 2024 and was one of just five relievers to reach the 100-strikeout mark last year in 76 innings pitched. For the strikeout upside alone and potentially plenty of saves/holds, Uceta is probably one of the most attractive relief arms widely available on the waiver wire early in the season because of his shoulder injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
March 29, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (calf) won't be in action on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. He was a late addition to the injury report due to left calf tightness and won't be able to help his team after failing to shake off a questionable tag. The trio of
Cameron Johnson,
Peyton Watson, and
Spencer Jones should absorb Gordon's minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bennett Durando
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-hander
Jose Soriano got off on the right foot in 2026 in his Opening Day start on Thursday in the team's 3-0 shutout win over the Houston Astros. Soriano was in top form on the road at Daikin Park, tossing six shutout innings with only two hits allowed, four walks, and seven strikeouts to pick up his first win of the year. The 27-year-old has teased upside before, only to disappoint fantasy managers. Still, Soriano is worth a look as a waiver-wire pickup early this year for his ground-ball abilities and high-end velocity as starting pitching depth. The Dominican hurler had a 4.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 31 starts a year ago and has a career .3.82 ERA (3.77 FIP), 1.31 WHIP, 22.3% strikeout rate, and 10.7% walk rate in four MLB seasons. Soriano will need to lower his walk rate to tap into his true ceiling. He faces a matchup against the Chicago Cubs in his second start of 2026 next week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
March 29, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander looked sharp against the Tampa Bay Rays in his Opening Day start on Thursday, allowing only one earned run on seven hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out two in five innings of work for a no-decision. The 26-year-old southpaw was in a full-time starting role for the Cardinals in 2025 and went 8-12 with a 4.21 ERA (4.03 FIP) and 1.30 WHIP with a career-high 122 strikeouts and 40 walks in 151 2/3 innings over his 29 starts. Most of his best work last year came early in the season before a rough 14-start stretch in the middle of the year, where he had an ERA over 5.00. Liberatore was passable as a deep-league, matchup-based streamer in 2025, but his 18.8% strikeout rate left a lot to be desired in fantasy formats. It was a nice start for him on Thursday, but he faces a tough second matchup against the Mets, and fantasy managers in mixed leagues will want to see plenty more before they consider him off the waiver wire. Liberatore is only rostered in 24% of Yahoo leagues currently.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Sal Frelick opened his 2026 season with a bang on Opening Day in Thursday's win over the Chicago White Sox with a rare home run. Frelick also went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 9-7 victory over the White Sox, and he could be worth a look off the early-season waiver wire in fantasy leagues for managers looking for a boost in counting stats with
Jackson Chourio out with a fractured hand. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder should see more consistent playing time while Chourio is out in Milwaukee's outfield. In his two full MLB seasons, Frelick has offered limited fantasy upside, though, slashing a combined .274/.336/.372 with a .708 OPS, 14 home runs, 95 RBI, 142 runs scored, and 37 stolen bases in 287 total games. Frelick is mostly an asset for his speed and runs scored, and he's currently only rostered in 27% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 29, 2026
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders reports that although San Diego Padres right-hander
Joe Musgrove (elbow) has resumed playing catch, there is no timeline for him to rejoin the team's starting rotation to make his 2026 debut. The last time Musgrove threw off a mound was when he delivered 60 pitches in an exhibition game against Great Britain on March 4 due to a setback with his right elbow after having Tommy John surgery in October of 2024. Musgrove didn't pitch at all for the Padres last year. The good news is that an MRI exam didn't show anything concerning. Still, he needs to build up to bullpen sessions before eventually going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Given where Musgrove is in his throwing program, we'd be surprised if the Padres get the 33-year-old veteran back in April. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller didn't have a good answer for when Musgrove might be back, but he doesn't think it will be months out, either. Fantasy managers stashing Musgrove in deeper leagues will need to be patient early this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Jeff Sanders
March 29, 2026
A contract extension for San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams could be imminent, according to general manager John Lynch. "I would say in the last week, it's kind of intensified," Lynch said at the NFL owners' meetings. "And feel like we're on the precipice of something good happening." There were several reports in the last month that the 49ers could end up trading or releasing Williams if they couldn't agree to terms on a new deal. Lynch hasn't qualified the negotiations with Williams' camp as contentious at all, but said the situation required "nuance" because of his age (37). Despite his age, the former first-rounder (fourth overall) by Washington in 2010 out of Oklahoma has been a 12-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro in his 15 years in the league. Williams is still a high-end left tackle, so locking him up for what will likely be his final contract in the NFL will be a big boost for quarterback
Brock Purdy and the rest of head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch
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