May 15, 2026, 11:54 AM ET

Christian Edwards is scheduled to make his UFC debut against Modestas Bukauskas on the main card of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Edwards was last seen competing in February at Shamrock FC 373, where he got back in the win column by finishing Glendal Whitney via second-round knockout. Prior to that, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Luke Fernandez. DraftKings sees Edwards as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,900.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 11:51 AM ET

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is coming off the best fantasy season of his career. Goedert caught 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns en route to ranking as the overall TE7 in PPR leagues. This was the first time in his career that he ever finished higher than TE10 overall. Although it was a terrific season for the 31-year-old, dynasty managers are justified in wondering whether he can repeat his success in 2026. He's a glaring candidate for touchdown regression, and the Eagles also drafted competition in the form of Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers. While we expect Goedert to remain atop the depth chart for the whole year, this could very well be his final season in Philadelphia. Goedert signed a one-year extension that allows the two sides to head their separate ways next offseason. With uncertainty surrounding his fantasy outlook for 2027 and beyond, the veteran tight end isn't the safest dynasty target, especially for managers looking to be competitive several years down the road. With that being said, for managers in a win-now window looking to secure a championship title in 2026, Goedert could be a reasonable target. His price tag is cheaper after the Eagles drafted Stowers, and he can still be a top-12 fantasy tight end for at least another year. As it stands, he's the TE12 in RotoBaller's redraft rankings for 2026, and the TE21 in our latest dynasty rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 11:48 AM ET

Modestas Bukauskas will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against UFC newcomer Christian Edwards on the main card of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Originally, Bukauskas was scheduled to take on Rodolfo Bellato, but the UFC announced on Tuesday that Bellato has been removed from a proposed light heavyweight fight. Bukauskas was last seen in action in January at UFC 324, where he suffered a third-round knockout loss to Nikita Krylov. DraftKings sees Bukauskas as the favorite with a salary of $8,300.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 11:47 AM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) is nearing a return to Pittsburgh's big-league starting rotation after missing the entire 2025 season due to elbow surgery. The 24-year-old has already made three minor-league rehab starts with Single-A Bradenton, Double-A Altoona, and Triple-A Indianapolis and has looked really good, allowing just one earned run on eight hits while walking just one and fanning 11 in 10 total innings. In his last outing with Altoona on Tuesday, Jones threw 36 of his 52 pitches for strikes. He's still not completely built up and ready to return to the Pirates' starting rotation, and he's not eligible to return from the 60-day injured list until late May. In a best-case scenario, we probably won't see Jones make his 2026 season debut until early June. Still, Jones deserves stash consideration for those searching for starting pitching help. He struggled with the long ball (18 allowed in 121 2/3 innings) in his first 22 MLB starts in his rookie season in 2024, but otherwise, he was impressive with 132 K's and 39 walks. Jones is rostered in 36% of Yahoo leagues currently.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 11:37 AM ET

Something has clicked for outfielder JJ Bleday since joining the Cincinnati Reds. In 16 games with the team, Bleday has gone 17-for-53 (.321) with six home runs, 18 RBI, 10 runs scored, one steal, 13 walks, and 10 strikeouts across 66 plate appearances. In his first four MLB seasons with the Miami Marlins and Athletics, the left-handed-hitting outfielder slashed just .215/.307/.394 with a .702 OPS and 49 home runs across 404 games played. The 28-year-old's assault on opposing pitchers continued in Thursday's 15-1 rout of the Washington Nationals, when he went 3-for-5 at the plate with two more home runs and six RBI. Bleday, a former fourth overall pick out of Vanderbilt, is red-hot right now with Cincy and will continue to play regularly in a hitter-friendly home environment as long as he continues to produce. Fantasy managers who need power production should be looking his way, if even for just a short amount of time until he cools off. Bleday is currently rostered in only 27% of Yahoo leagues. He's gone 7-for-13 with 11 RBI in the last four games.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson was one of the biggest risers at his position last year. However, just as quickly as his fantasy value took off, it could now be taking a hit. Johnson was the overall TE18 in his second season last year, catching 45 passes for 528 yards and five touchdowns. He benefitted from a Giants offense coached by Brian Daboll and quarterbacked by rookie Jaxson Dart. While Dart remains in place for 2026, Daboll is gone and has been replaced by John Harbaugh. Not only is there a new scheme in place, but Johnson also faces new competition after Isaiah Likely followed Harbaugh from Baltimore to New York. Given that Likely has a connection to the Giants' head coach and Johnson does not, the former may have an early advantage on the No. 1 tight end hunt. Johnson could still win the job with an impressive training camp, but more likely than not, we'll see split usage for the two tight ends. If that happens, it's unlikely that either would be able to carve out much standalone value on a week-by-week basis. If Likely misses time due to injury, Johnson would be a fringe top-12 fantasy tight end, but otherwise, he's more of a bench stash. Dynasty managers should look to sell high on Johnson, since we're wary of the possibility of him finishing higher than TE18 in 2026 and beyond. There's no resolution in sight, either, as Likely is signed through 2028 and Johnson is signed through 2027.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 11:28 AM ET

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Rico Garcia has been nearly unhittable so far this year and is an elite short-term source of saves for fantasy managers with regular closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) still on the injured list. Garcia has given up just one earned run in 19 innings pitched for the O's. Since giving up a home run on April 21 to the Kansas City Royals, Garcia has tossed seven shutout innings with no hits allowed, three walks, and nine strikeouts, and he has also won a game, picked up two saves, and recorded three holds in the process. Overall, the 32-year-old veteran's numbers on the year look absurd -- 3-0 record, 0.47 ERA (2.58 FIP), 0.42 WHIP, 22 strikeouts, seven walks, and three saves in 19 innings pitched. Right-hander Anthony Nunez picked up a save for Baltimore on Monday, but Garcia is the clear best option in the Orioles' bullpen for save chances until Helsley returns from his elbow injury. When Helsley is back, Garcia will still be a strong option in holds leagues. Right now, he's rostered in only 36% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 11:27 AM ET

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai's buy-low window might still be open ahead of his second pro season. Monangai generated plenty of buzz as a potential sleeper last summer, and he ended up delivering an impressive rookie campaign with 783 rushing yards, 164 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He ranked as the RB30 in PPR leagues despite spending his first five games in a minimal role. As the season went on, Monangai earned more touches alongside D'Andre Swift, and the duo formed an impressive one-two punch. Assuming the Bears remain equally run-heavy in 2026, Monangai has the potential to handle 10+ touches per game and eclipse 1,000 yards on the season, even with Swift present. His value would skyrocket if Swift missed time, too, making him a top handcuff. Looking more long-term, Swift is heading into a contract year, so Monangai could have this backfield all to himself in 2027 and beyond. The Rutgers product has clear RB2 upside in dynasty leagues, making him an intriguing buy-low option in dynasty leagues for the time being. The window to trade for Monangai may close as the season gets underway, though, so managers should start sending out trade offers now.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 11:21 AM ET

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is already playing catch just barely a week removed from elbow surgery, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The surgery to remove one loose body from his left elbow was arthroscopic, so he might beat the initial estimates of two months of recovery. Heyman says that six weeks remains possible. The 29-year-old back-to-back American League Cy Young winner is in the final year of his contract in Detroit, and he's in a rush to return in 2026 to boost his value as a trade target for interested teams this summer. Skubal is still going to miss over a month, but his absence might not be as lengthy as many first predicted. Before going under the knife, Skubal went 3-2 for Detroit with a 2.70 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings pitched across his seven starts. He's been the best pitcher in baseball the last two seasons and could still be a difference-maker in fantasy baseball when he returns to action in the second half of the 2026 season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman

May 15, 2026, 11:14 AM ET

Boston Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle is worth considering off the waiver wire despite allowing a season-high seven hits and three earned runs in five innings in a loss in his last outing against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. The 23-year-old former second-rounder in 2024 out of TCU is one of the more promising young left-handed arms in baseball, and he has two quality starts in his four outings so far in 2026. Tolle also hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in any of his four starts, although he'll have a difficult challenge his next time out against the first-place Atlanta Braves. In his four starts (22 2/3 innings), Tolle has pitched to a 2.78 ERA (2.80 FIP) and 0.88 WHIP with 27 strikeouts and only six walks. His advanced metrics are solid as well, with an xwOBA in the 97th percentile, a strikeout rate in the 93rd percentile, and a walk rate in the 76th percentile. Tolle struggled to a 6.06 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in his first seven MLB outings (three starts) for Boston last year, but he features a diverse arsenal and a fastball in the upper-90s. The stuff is real, and he's available in more than half of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 11:03 AM ET

Despite allowing a run in his last outing (he still picked up the save), Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Gregory Soto is a must-add option in fantasy baseball leagues for those searching for saves. Before allowing a run in his inning of work while picking up the save against the Colorado Rockies on May 12, Soto had a stretch of 7 2/3 innings where he allowed no runs and just one hit while winning two games, earning two saves, and picking up a hold for the Bucs. The 31-year-old left-handed Dominican hurler is currently 3-0 in 2026 with a sharp 1.69 ERA (2.40 FIP) and 0.70 WHIP with 26 strikeouts, only seven walks, and four saves. The two-time All-Star hasn't been a high-end closing option since 2022 with the Detroit Tigers, when he had a career-high 30 saves in 60 1/3 innings, but he's trending up this year as Pittsburgh's top fireman. Soto has picked up saves in three of his last four outings, and he apparently has once again surpassed Dennis Santana as manager Don Kelly's preferred option in the ninth inning. He's currently rostered in less than half of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 10:55 AM ET

Cleveland Guardians rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, is worth considering off the waiver wire for his speed and on-base abilities after recently debuting in the big leagues. The 23-year-old Australian has gone just 10-for-45 (.222) at the plate with one home run in his first 14 major-league games with the Guards, but he's also produced a .407 on-base percentage with 12 walks and nine strikeouts, and he has added seven stolen bases in 59 plate appearances. He's extremely disciplined as a hitter and rarely chases, so he should continue to take plenty of walks and get on base frequently, even if he's not hitting for average or power. Bazzana has a quick, compact swing from the left side and is more of a gap-to-gap hitter than one that features over-the-fence pop. Fantasy managers looking for counting stats should look elsewhere, but those in need of a boost in OBP should look his way. Bazzana is currently rostered in 42% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 10:50 AM ET

New York Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. could be in the mix to make his MLB debut much sooner than anticipated. With the team's current shortstop, Jose Caballero, on the injured list and the replacement option, Anthony Volpe struggling to make much of an impact, the Yankees could fast-track their top prospect to fill the role on the MLB roster. Lombard opened the 2026 campaign at Double-A Somerset but needed just another 20 games at the level to prove he was ready to join Triple-A. With Double-A, Lombard posted a strong .971 OPS with four home runs and four stolen bases over this short stint. However, since moving up to Triple-A, Lombard has seen his production decline, posting a .146 AVG with no extra-base hits (12 games). Despite this, he has shown a strong eye, drawing 16 walks compared to nine strikeouts. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Lombard's bat. Once he finds his footing against the top pitching in the minors, it may not take long for the Yankees to call his name, especially if Caballero's injury begins to linger.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 15, 2026, 10:45 AM ET

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Hagen Smith is climbing up the stash ranks among pitchers and could be in the mix to debut in the coming weeks. Throughout his time in the minor leagues, Smith has flashed elite strikeout upside and could provide immediate value for fantasy managers. Smith spent the next 2025 season with Double-A and was given the green light to open the 2026 campaign at the top club in the White Sox system, Triple-A Charlotte. With the Knights, Smith, the former fourth overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft, has struck out an eye-catching 35 hitters over just 26 1/3 innings. During this stint, he has held a 4.10 ERA with a modest 1.29 WHIP. However, removing his recent five-run showing, Smith would carry a much stronger 2.82 ERA over his first 22 1/3 innings. While his command remains a weakness in his profile, given Chicago's lack of proven pitching depth, they could turn to Smith in the near future, as they were not concerned with giving another young prospect, Noah Schultz, an early call-up.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 15, 2026, 10:43 AM ET

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has seen his stash upside continue to drop as his slump at Triple-A lingers. The former Georgia superstar was enjoying a hot start to his Triple-A campaign, but has since seen his production take a steep decline. Over his first 16 games of the campaign, the former third overall pick posted a .328/.455/.574 slash line with three doubles, four home runs, three stolen bases, and a 14:13 K:BB. However, since this surge, Condon has posted a much lower .152/.296/.182 line with only two extra-base hits, with both of them being doubles. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his production, but given his declining power and overall production remaining unstable, managers in shallower leagues should not view Condon as a high-end stash option. However, those in the 12+ team formats should continue to view him as a mid-end stash target in leagues that have multiple N/A spots, as he could still debut before the end of the first half.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 15, 2026, 10:37 AM ET

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez could be in the mix to return to the MLB roster in the near future. Earlier this week, the team's ace, Max Fried, exited his start early with an elbow injury. While it is yet to be seen whether Fried will have a stint on the injured list, Rodriguez will likely be the next man called up if he misses time. The team's No. 3-ranked prospect made his MLB debut earlier this season and endured some growing pains in the Bronx. Over his first two MLB starts, Rodriguez posted a modest 5.19 ERA and showed troubling command, with a high 18.2% walk rate. However, with the top club in the minor leagues, Rodriguez has been very sharp, posting a 1.38 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 26:9 K:BB over 26 frames. Given the solid upside he has shown at Triple-A, Rodriguez is worth stashing in 12+ team leagues ahead of his potential return to the major leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 15, 2026, 10:36 AM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed closer Edwin Diaz (elbow), a three-time All-Star, is linked to cockfighting events in Puerto Rico, according to Josh Peter of USA Today Sports. Diaz is pictured in a Dodgers uniform in a Facebook post dated Feb. 2 and a post dated Feb. 4 advertising cockfighting tournaments. Text in one of the ads, translated into English, reads, "The Puerto Rico Cockfighting Club invites all enthusiasts to a special match and a grand tribute to one of our island's greatest sources of pride: A Tribute to the Puerto Rican Star and Cockfighter Edwin 'Sugar' Díaz." The maximum penalty for participants in a cockfight is five years in prison and a fine, and the maximum penalty for a spectator is one year in prison and a fine. The 32-year-old veteran, who is currently on the 60-day injured list after having surgery on April 22 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, could be facing significant punishment from MLB. Stay tuned.--Keith Hernandez
Source: USA Today Sports - Josh Peter

May 15, 2026, 10:35 AM ET

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is seeing his stash value continue to increase, and he enters Week 8 as one of the top hitting prospects to stash. Montgomery opened the campaign at the Double-A level but has since been promoted to Triple-A and is now on the verge of joining the White Sox. With Double-A, the former first-round pick swung a hot bat, which led to his early promotion. At this level, Montgomery posted a .313/.429/.606 slash line with five doubles, three triples, six home runs, and two stolen bases. Since moving up to the top level of the minor leagues, the outfielder has gone 8-for-33 with one home run and an 11:3 K:BB. If Montgomery continues to improve, he could find an easy path to join the current Chicago outfield that is currently dealing with many injuries, including to Everson Pereira and Austin Hays.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 15, 2026, 10:33 AM ET

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper is on the verge of his MLB debut and makes a strong case to be viewed as the overall No. 1-hitting prospect to stash ahead of Week 8. Culpepper has looked quite comfortable throughout the early going of the Triple-A campaign and could provide a much-needed spark to the Minnesota roster. Through his first 36 games against Triple-A pitching, the infielder has posted a strong .253/.345/.460 slash line with seven doubles, eight home runs, and eight stolen bases. During this stint, he has struck out 35 times but drawn a solid 20 walks. Last summer, he spent his time with High-A and Double-A and looked just as comfortable, hitting 20 home runs while swiping 25 bags. With Byron Buxton potentially in danger of missing time and the Twins not receiving consistent offense from Luke Keaschall and Royce Lewis, Culpepper could be in the mix to debut in the immediate future.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 15, 2026, 10:28 AM ET

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) received a platelet-rich plasma injection around a month ago in an effort to support his recovery from an Achilles injury, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Polanco last played on April 14, and his return date remains unclear, even though he is taking batting practice. He initially went on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury, but his Achilles problem started first and has lingered. President of baseball operations David Stearns said on Tuesday that Polanco's Achilles tendon needs to be "asymptomatic" before the team knows when he'll return. The 32-year-old veteran has gone just 10-for-56 (.179) with one home run in 14 games in his first season with the Mets, and he's one of cour regular missing from the lineup due to injury, including shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf), outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back), and catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee). Polanco had an .821 OPS with 26 homers last year for the Mariners in 138 games, but he's also had a history of lower-body injuries. He's currently rostered in only 26% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon

May 15, 2026, 10:20 AM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) is eligible to come off the 15-day injured list next weekend (May 22), but manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of The California Post that he won't be ready by then. Glasnow has been playing catch the last few days, but it's unclear when he'll throw off a mound again. Roberts said the Dodgers are taking their time with his recovery. A report on Thursday made it seem like Glasnow might be ready when eligible, but the Dodgers are pumping the brakes on that. It makes sense for the Dodgers to slow-play the oft-injured 32-year-old veteran. But barring a setback, Glasnow should return to L.A.'s starting rotation before the end of May. In the meantime, Glasnow is a must-stash fantasy pitcher in all formats for his strikeout upside when healthy. He's been solid in his seven starts for the Dodgers this year, going 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA with a 0.83 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings pitched. When Glasnow is ready to return, Roki Sasaki will likely be moved to the bullpen, unless the Dodgers move to a six-man rotation.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris

May 15, 2026, 10:01 AM ET

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has had a phenomenal season thus far in 2026, slashing .325/.372/.510 with five home runs, 19 runs scored, 20 RBI, and one stolen base through 151 at-bats. He is impacting the ball tremendously, with a 47.6 percent hard-hit rate, 90.4 mph average exit velocity, and also owns a .309 xBA, which is supporting his breakout. Additionally, his plate discipline has improved dramatically, as his career strikeout rate is 26.6 percent, and this year it's down to 15.9 percent. This season, Jung is looking like a new hitter, and it's paying dividends for fantasy managers that are rostering him, especially at the third base position, which is fairly thin in fantasy baseball. Over the past seven days, Jung is slashing .375/.375/.542 with a double and a home run. He is entering must-add territory in all formats based on his consistent production, and if fantasy managers see him on the waiver wire, they should consider adding him to their roster.--Nicho Roessler
Source: Baseball Savant

May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has finished three straight seasons as the WR3 in half-PPR formats, and even in an offseason where the team brought in no notable target competition, he remains perpetually undervalued in dynasty rankings, currently sitting at RotoBaller's WR6. Detroit's biggest ticket pass-catching additions this offseason were Greg Dortch, tight end Tyler Conklin, and fifth-round pick Kendrick Law. The Lions come into 2026 with their third offensive coordinator in as many years, but with Jared Goff's 18,206 passing yards since 2022 leading the league by a substantial margin, Detroit's offense has become practically automatic under Dan Campbell. Drew Petzing now takes over coordinator duties fresh off a season with the Cardinals in which journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett's 3,366 passing yards upon seizing the starting job in Week 6 trailed only Goff. As long as the nucleus remains in place, the Lions' offense should continue to roll, and outside of injury, few foreseeable scenarios would land the 26-year-old St. Brown far from another league-winning fantasy finish.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 9:52 AM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks top-ranked prospect and MLB's 51st-ranked prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, was called up to the big-league club on May 8 after the team traded Alek Thomas to the Dodgers, clearing the path for Waldschmidt to take advantage of the opportunity he's been given. Through 19 plate appearances, he's collected five hits, three RBI, one walk, one run, and one walk. Waldschmidt is a solid pure hitter with five category potential, as he slashed .289/.419/.473 with 18 home runs, 114 runs scored, 78 RBI, 29 stolen bases on the minors last year, and started 2026 in Triple-A, where he had a similar slash line of .289/.400/.477 with three home runs, 30 runs scored, 22 RBI, and six stolen bases through 156 plate appearences. In other words, he has performed and done it at every stop through his minor league career, so now it's a matter of taking off with his opportunity at the majors, and if he does, he will be a solid contributor to all five categories, making him a must-add player in five outfield leagues.--Nicho Roessler
Source: Baseball Savant

May 15, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

With the Cleveland Browns selecting two wideouts within the first 39 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, incumbent wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been viewed as one of fantasy's biggest offseason losers, falling all the way to WR85 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. While no real argument can be made that his situation has improved, Jeudy is only one year removed from a WR15 finish, and he did lead the team with 105 targets in 2025, though his league-worst 47.6% reception rate resulted in only 50 catches. With a healthy Deshaun Watson back in the mix and Shedeur Sanders having another year of development under his belt after starting the final seven games of 2025, the quarterback play in Cleveland could be at least marginally better, resulting in a higher quality of target. Even if the improved receiver room limits him to fewer than 100 opportunities, with him priced at his absolute floor, the 27-year-old Jeudy should still see enough of a role to make him a worthwhile throw-in as part of a larger deal or a late-round swing in dynasty startups.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 9:47 AM ET

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns has taken his game to a new level as a playmaker in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Through the first two rounds of action, Towns is averaging 6.6 assists per game -- more than double his regular-season average of 3.0. During the regular season, he finished with double-digit assists just once but has done so three times already in 10 playoff games. The Knicks have a perfect 7-0 record in the playoffs when Towns dishes out at least five assists. His efforts as a playmaker have helped the Knicks build a seven-game winning streak heading into the Eastern Conference Finals, where Towns is expected to maintain a key role.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA

May 15, 2026, 9:39 AM ET

New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing, who is the Mets' third-ranked prospect and MLB's 85th-ranked prospect, has been making a splash since getting called up on May 12. Ewing was called up because Luis Robert's (back) recovery is not going well, and the Mets' offense has needed a spark, and Ewing has delivered thus far, going 3-for-9 with a triple, home run, three RBI, one stolen base, and four runs scored over three games started. Ewing has delivered at every stop across the minors, hitting .339 in 2026 and .315 in 2025. His bat-to-ball skills and speed are elite, making him a strong play in points leagues, but if he can continue to showcase some power as he did on Thursday, the upside is unlimited. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to all of a sudden showcase decent to even good power now that he's at the MLB level, but he should be a solid contributor to batting average, runs, and steals, especially if he is going to be getting moved up to the top of the Mets batting order and batting around Juan Soto.--Nicho Roessler
Source: Baseball Savant

May 15, 2026, 9:38 AM ET

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Skyler Bell may not see the field immediately as a rookie, taking a monumental step up from FBS Independent Connecticut to the NFL, but his unique versatility could allow him to play across the formation, creating multiple paths to playing time. Bell is slightly undersized at 6'0" and 185 pounds, and he drew some draft day comps to current Bills slot receiver Khalil Shakir, but most of his collegiate success came on the outside. As a fourth-round pick, there's little pressure for him to earn a starting role out of training camp, but his ability to back up multiple receiver positions while tied to one of the league's elite quarterback talents makes him a player worth looking at in the second half of rookie drafts. At RotoBaller's rookie WR18, Bell is a low-cost investment whose outlandish college production and fantasy-friendly landing spot point to one of the higher potential ceilings from the bottom of the draft board.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 9:33 AM ET

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has struggled during the 2026 NBA Playoffs but remains eager to improve. "Absolutely, I feel like I could be better in all aspects of the game," Duren told reporters after Wednesday's Game 5 loss to Cleveland. "Continue to grind and continue to grow." In Wednesday's overtime loss, Duren didn't see any action after the third quarter, finishing with nine points, five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 25 minutes. After earning his first All-Star selection in the regular season, Duren's production has dipped to 10.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game during the playoffs. With the Pistons facing elimination on Friday night, they need Duren to break out of his slump more than ever. If he doesn't start strong, we might see a lot of Paul Reed again after his impressive 10-point, eight-rebound outing on Wednesday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Hunter Patterson

May 15, 2026, 9:27 AM ET

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland appears to have fully taken over the closer role for the Blue Jays. Since it was announced by the team on April 21 that they would be moving to Varland as their closer, he has now converted all five of his save opportunities, solidifying himself as the clear favorite after because of a struggling Jeff Hoffman's struggles. Varland has been outstanding this season, regardless of the situation, with a 0.42 ERA and 1.20 WHIP, along with 32 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings. In addition to his five saves, he also has three holds, as he was generally used as a high-leverage arm for the Blue Jays prior to being called upon as the ninth-inning guy. In formats where you prioritize saves, Varland is a must-add, as he has worked his way into being a top-10 closer in baseball, so long as he continues to get the opportunities, which appears to be the case.--Nicho Roessler
Source: Baseball Savant