March 30, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers closer
Trevor Megill struck out two batters while pitching a scoreless ninth inning and earning the save during Sunday's win over the Chicago White Sox. Megill did allow a hit along the way, but otherwise, he escaped unblemished. His fastball velocity was sitting around 99 mph, and he threw strikes at a phenomenal 73.3% rate. There had previously been some speculation that
Abner Uribe could steal the closer role from Megill. While Uribe has also looked fantastic so far (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K), it seems like Megill has a leg up on the competition for save opportunities. He's appropriately ranked as the #14 reliever in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Seattle Mariners third baseman
Brendan Donovan was highly productive at the plate during the first series of the regular season. Across four games, he went 6-for-14 with one double, two home runs, and four RBI. He also added two walks, two hit by pitches, and four strikeouts. The 29-year-old is on pace for the best home run output of his career, and it's also been encouraging to see his walk rate improve, albeit over a small sample size. Defensively, the 29-year-old is still adapting to third base, where he hadn't previously played since 2024. He has 0 OAA and 0 FRV at the hot corner, but he has already made an error. In most fantasy leagues, Donovan has eligibility as a middle infielder and outfielder. He currently ranks #23 among second basemen in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher
Lucas Erceg appears to have taken over as the team's closer for the time being.
Carlos Estevez (ankle) opened the season in the closer role, but he allowed six runs over 0.1 innings on Saturday and blew the save along the way. He also suffered an ankle contusion during the loss. Between the poor performance and the injury, Estevez has quickly worked his way out of the closer role. Erceg has taken his place, and the 30-year-old stepped up by earning the save in Sunday's win over the Atlanta Braves. He has yet to allow an earned run through two innings, and his fastball velocity has jumped to a career-high mark of 98.9 mph. Erceg's closer role isn't as safe as some of the other prominent relievers in baseball, but it's safe to say that it's his job to lose at this point. The right-hander has legitimate streaming appeal in most fantasy leagues as he continues to handle save situations.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher
Mick Abel operated out of the bullpen on Sunday, allowing five earned runs and eight hits over 3 1/3 innings of work. He also issued four walks while striking out four batters. It was an ugly outing for the 24-year-old, who struggled with control and only induced ground balls at a 25% rate (albeit over a small sample size). Abel had been projected to be the Twins' No. 5 starter, so it was somewhat surprising to see him pitch out of the bullpen this weekend. Minnesota's starter for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals has yet to be determined. If Abel is stuck in the bullpen for the time being, he can be avoided in most fantasy baseball leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Houston Astros right-handed reliever
Bryan Abreu is off to a shaky start this season, allowing four earned runs over just 1 1/3 innings of work. He has allowed one hit and four walks over that span, struggling with free passes. He has also struck out three batters so far. Control has been a major issue for the 28-year-old, whose 40% strike rate is significantly below the league average. His fastball velocity is also way down, dropping from 97.2 mph in 2025 to 94.4 mph thus far. Abreu hasn't found himself in a save situation yet, but it's fair to question whether the Astros might start to lose faith in his ability to handle high-leverage outings. We already saw manager Joe Espada give a save situation to
Bryan King, who converted and now has one save, five strikeouts, and a 1.64 FIP over 2.2 innings of work.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have selected the contract of left-handed pitcher
Martin Perez from Triple-A Gwinnett. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher
Didier Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A. Perez is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics. He spent last season with the Chicago White Sox, posting a 3.54 ERA but a 5.36 xERA. He amassed 7.07 K/9, 3.54 BB/9, and 0.96 K/9 while inducing ground balls at a career-low 39% clip. When the veteran toes the rubber on Tuesday, it'll mark the start of his 15th season in Major League Baseball. Depending on how the outing goes, he could stick in the Braves' rotation. If it doesn't go well, the only way for the Braves to get him off their 26-man and 40-man rosters would be to designate him for assignment (or trade/release him outright).
--Andersen PickardSource: Atlanta Braves
March 30, 2026
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce hit free agency at the age of 25 after topping 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career. In a free agent class lacking proven studs, Pierce took advantage of his well-timed situation and agreed to a four-year, $116 million deal to return to the Colts. With Indianapolis trading away veteran wideout
Michael Pittman Jr. on the same day, the team removed any questions about who their number one receiver would be moving forward. Pierce's competition for targets will not be insignificant, with tight end
Tyler Warren topping 100 targets as a rookie and
Josh Downs finishing 2025 with one more target than Pierce (with an additional game played). Where Pierce stands out, both for the Colts and as a potential fantasy league-winner, is through his usage. His 20.0-yard ADoT and 21.3 yards per reception were both second in the NFL behind only
Tyquan Thornton, who got there on fewer than half the targets. If Pittman's 100+ vacated targets are divvied up even close to evenly between Pierce, Warren, and Downs, there is little doubt as to who will benefit the most. If Pierce can hit 1,000 yards on 47 receptions, something closer to a 70-catch season could put him among the true fantasy difference makers.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect
Jonah Tong tossed four shutout frames in his Triple-A debut on Friday. Tong logged four clean innings with just one hit and two free passes. He struck out four. This was a strong debut for Tong, who was in serious competition for a lead role on the MLB roster during spring training. The right-hander made his MLB debut last summer but struggled in his first taste, logging 18 2/3 innings with a hefty 7.71 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP. However, as he progressed through the system, Tong flashed immense upside and quickly established himself as one of the game's top pitching prospects. In 2025, Tong posted a stellar 1.43 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 113 2/3 innings split between Double-A and Triple-A, with 179 punchouts. The 22-year-old remains a solid stash candidate in deeper 12+ team leagues as he will likely be the first name called when the Mets need additional pitching depth.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
March 30, 2026
New York Yankees top outfield prospect
Spencer Jones went 1-for-3 with a home run during Sunday's contest against Triple-A Buffalo. This was his first long ball of the Triple-A regular season and also extended his hitting streak to three games. Jones was unlikely to break camp with the MLB roster given their depth in the outfield, but he continues to perform at a high level. In spring training, Jones flashed elite power, hitting six home runs while carrying an incredible .357/.455/1.071 slash line. During the 2025 season, Jones spent time at both Double-A and Triple-A and showed similar raw power upside, hitting 35 home runs over a 116-game stint. While his strikeout rate remains a concern, Jones would carry intriguing fantasy potential as soon as he earns the call to the major leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
March 30, 2026
Steelers wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. finished the 2025 season valued as a low-end WR3 in consensus dynasty rankings, but since the offseason trade that moved him from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, he has fallen to the low WR4 range. Pittman will be viewed by most as the clear second option behind
D.K. Metcalf in a Steelers offense whose current quarterback situation would have to be graded as incomplete, so the dip is understandable, but he will still play the entirety of the 2026 season before turning 30, and he has finished as the WR23 or better in four of the past five seasons. He has become a go-to option for a revolving door of Colts quarterbacks by being a big-bodied target who runs precise routes and is rarely out of place against zone coverage. Whether his next signal caller is an unproven first-round rookie or a surly veteran who expects things to be done in a very particular way, nothing about Pittman's game suggests he will not continue to be a reliable target-earner.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
New England running back
Rhamondre Stevenson was on the field for more than twice as many snaps as rookie
TreVeyon Henderson during the Patriots' four-game postseason run, indicating a heightened level of trust from the coaching staff when the games mattered most. Henderson already produced more than any rookie back in Josh McDaniels' system, and the expectation is that improved pass-protection in year two will make him harder to take off the field in critical situations. While that may be true, New England's run game as a whole is primed to take a massive step forward in Mike Vrabel's second season as head coach, resulting in a much larger pie to be split between his two primary backs. Almost every offensive move the team made in free agency signals a commitment to an improved and more physical running game. Alijah Vera-Tucker has struggled with devastating injuries throughout his career, but when healthy, he has been one of the most dominant guards in the league. Fullback
Reggie Gilliam and blocking tight end
Julian Hill both speak to the hard-nosed identity Vrabel is looking to establish, and in which Stevenson, who is being valued as a low-end RB3 in dynasty startups, should still have sneaky standalone value.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect
Konnor Griffin looked very comfortable during his opening series at Triple-A Indianapolis and is quickly making his case to join the major league roster. Over his first three games at the top level of the minor leagues, Griffin went 5-for-10 with two doubles, one RBI, two stolen bases, and a 3:3 K:BB. Griffin nearly made the MLB roster without taking a single at-bat at the Triple-A level but ultimately fell short in the competition. In spring training, Griffin launched four home runs but carried an inconsistent .184 AVG. Last season, the team's No. 1 prospect held a dominant .333/.415/.527 line with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases over 122 MiLB games. Given his high-end five-category skill set, he remains a priority stash candidate in all formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
March 30, 2026
Connecticut wide receiver
Skyler Bell put up gaudy numbers in 2025, catching over 100 passes for 1,282 yards and 13 touchdowns, but the obvious caveat is that he did it as a 23-year-old fifth-year senior, playing against lower-level competition. Bell will turn 24 before ever taking a snap in the NFL, and at 6'0" and 192 pounds, he is slightly undersized, though he is solidly built and has shown the versatility to be more than a slot-only option. His film often shows him winning after the catch with straight-line speed rather than physicality or elusiveness, so his strong testing numbers are a reassuring sign that he wasn't just running away from lesser athletes of the G5 ranks. Like most receivers in this class, there are some holes in his profile, but he has enough working in his favor to make him an intriguing late-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Cincinnati Reds first-base prospect
Sal Stewart has been swinging a hot bat to begin the 2026 season and enters Week 2 as a must-start first baseman in all formats. Over their opening series against the Boston Red Sox (three games), the former 32nd overall selection posted three straight multi-hit performances. He would finish the series going 7-for-10 with three doubles, one home run, and a 2:3 K:BB. The Red promoted Stewart during the back half of the 2025 campaign, and he enjoyed similar success, launching five home runs with a .838 OPS over his first 18 games in the majors. Through 118 games shared between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025, Stewart carried a .309/.383/.524 line with 20 home runs and 17 stolen bases. Given his dominant start and elite minor-league track record, managers should continue to start Stewart with confidence across all formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
Miami Marlins outfield prospect
Owen Caissie turned in an impressive showing in the team's opening series and has emerged as a viable waiver-wire target in deep five-outfielder leagues. Over Miami's first three games of the campaign, Caissie went 5-for-10 with two doubles, one home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. While he started the first two games, he was left on the bench on Sunday, facing a left-handed starting pitcher. However, the No. 42-ranked prospect would enter the game and launch his first long ball of the campaign in walk-off style in the final frame. Caissie made his MLB debut last season with the Cubs but was only given a short 12-game stint. He spent most of the 2025 campaign with Triple-A, where he posted a .937 OPS with 22 home runs. While he will likely continue to sit against left-handed pitchers, he is a viable waiver target in all five-outfielder leagues ahead of Week 2.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
Tennessee wide receiver
Chris Brazzell III has been a name on the rise after measuring in at 6'4" and 198 pounds at the NFL Combine and proceeding to run a 4.37-second 40-yard dash, rising several spots in consensus dynasty rankings over the past month. He has the size and speed of a prototypical X-receiver, which is precisely how he was used at Tennessee. Brazzell's 94.3% of snaps taken on the boundary in 2025 was the highest among Combine invites, while his deep target rate also ranked near the top of the class. That type of college usage has translated to NFL success in the past, but it typically comes with more efficiency than Brazzell's 2.09 career yards per route run. Couple that with the fact that his most successful season came in Josh Heupel's receiver-friendly scheme, and Brazzell's role at the next level becomes all the more difficult to predict.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Boston Red Sox starting pitching prospect
Connelly Early logged five innings of one-run ball in his season debut against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The young left-hander struck out six hitters while allowing just five hits and two free passes. Early was able to claim the final spot in the starting rotation after a strong spring training. In camp, the Virginia product logged 17 innings to the tune of a 1.59 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and a 16:5 K:BB. Early made his MLB debut late last season and enjoyed similar success against the game's top hitters, tossing 19 1/3 innings with a 2.33 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. Given his strong debut, managers should look to add Early off the waiver wire ahead of his next outing against the San Diego Padres. He is a viable starting pitcher in all formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes had a standout performance with four points in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He finished the contest with two goals and two assists, recording his fifth career four-point game. It was Hughes' second four-point game of the month, as the American star has hit another gear since winning Olympic gold with Team USA. Hughes has notched 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 16 games after the Olympics, tying him for the third-most in the league. With Hughes in top form, his linemates also benefit. Jesper Bratt has tallied 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 13 March outings, and Connor Brown has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 13 games this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 30, 2026
Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson produced three assists as the team turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. Offensively, Boston couldn't get anything going until the third period. Then things suddenly clicked, as Charlie McAvoy sparked the comeback 6:28 into the period, and Pavel Zacha scored two power-play goals. The Bruins had their first three-goal, third-period comeback victory in eight years. Arvidsson is close to his fourth 50-point season, picking up 21 goals and 26 assists in 62 games. He has been like a different player since the Olympic break, recording 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 17 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 30, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson registered two helpers in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, establishing a new career high for most assists in a single season. He now boasts 62 assists through 73 games. Only Larry Robinson has managed more among Montreal's defensemen, with his franchise record standing at 66 assists. Hutson will have every chance to break it this season, as there are nine games remaining for the Canadiens. The 22-year-old is also battling for a top-three finish in defensemen scoring, having accumulated 73 points the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 30, 2026
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox finished Sunday's 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers with one goal and two assists. The 2021 Norris Trophy winner recorded his 13th career multi-point third period. He helped Adam Sykora to start the scoring and picked up an empty-net goal. Fox has been stuck on a bad team this season, but he's still made a positive impact. In 47 outings, Fox has registered 42 points (6 goals, 36 assists), 78 SOG, 68 blocks, and a plus-four rating. He's had the third-best scoring rate of his career, with 0.89 points per game. The Rangers are no longer in playoff contention and are playing without pressure, which could help Fox have a strong finish to the year.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 30, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Jake Guentzel contributed to every goal for the team in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators. With Nikita Kucherov (illness) sidelined for a second consecutive game, the Lightning needed somebody to step up. Guentzel answered the call with one goal and two assists. On Sunday, Guentzel secured his third 80-point campaign. The 31-year-old has posted 35 goals and 45 assists in 73 outings. Guentzel's goal-scoring form has been particularly impressive lately, as he's found the back of the net in four straight games and in six of the last seven.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 30, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (upper body) didn't finish Sunday's loss to the Boston Bruins, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. Olivier had only one shift in the second period and finished with 3:06 of ice time. While Olivier averages barely 14 minutes of ice time, losing him would still be a bad blow for Columbus. The 29-year-old ranks 14th in the league with 209 hits and has chipped in with 15 goals and 11 assists in 61 games. Kent Johnson has recently struggled to stay in the lineup, but he might play regularly going forward if Olivier is dealing with a significant injury.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brian Hedger
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
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