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Edward Florentino Looks the Part Of Young Future Star
Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Edward Florentino homered on Saturday for his second homer in four games with High-A Greensboro. Florentino has had a good minor league season at age 19 between two minor league levels, combining to hit .236 with 27 homers and 84 RBI with 84 runs scored and 11 stolen bases. The left-handed hitter is the No. 2 prospect in the Pirates system with a 50-grade hit tool, 60-grade power, and 55-grade speed. At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Florentino is a bit wiry but has room to put on some more muscle, which will only likely add to his power. His average is a bit low this season, but that could be due to adjusting to the minors in only his third professional season. Signed out of the Dominican Republic, Florentino looks to have high fantasy upside and be a high priority dynasty league pickup.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Christopher Bell Hasn't Been Great at Darlington
One driver who has a very confusing record at Darlington Raceway is Christopher Bell. One would think that a Joe Gibbs Racing driver would be elite at a track like Darlington, but that simply hasn't been the case for CBell. In the 11 starts with JGR at this race track, Bell has led a combined 59 laps over that time span, and while he does have four finishes of sixth or better, all seven of his other results at this race track are outside of the top 10 entirely. He finished a mediocre 19th after starting 22nd here in the spring race this season, and in last year's Southern 500, Bell started seventh but finished 29th after getting splitter damage on pit road. At $9.6K on DraftKings this weekend, Christopher Bell makes for an interesting tournament play, as he should be low-owned, but his shaky track record here is a bit concerning.
Source: PitByNumbers
Source: PitByNumbers
Bubba Wallace Is Boom-or-Bust at Darlington
Bubba Wallace, like many other drivers, has a very up-and-down history at Darlington Raceway. The 23XI Racing driver has made 16 career starts at the track, with 11 of those happening with his current team. In those 11 races, Bubba has posted five finishes between fifth- and ninth-place. The other six races? All 21st-place or worse except for a 16th-place finish in 2024. Quite the difference there. This weekend, Bubba will start from 17th for this year's running of the Southern 500. He had a really fast Toyota here in the spring race but got caught up in a wreck and ended up finishing 34th--another down moment. Bubba finished sixth in this race one year ago, though, and if he has the same type of speed from the spring race, don't be surprised if he contends for a top-five result on Sunday night. At $8.5K on DraftKings, Bubba is a solid mid-range tournament play.
Source: ifantasyrace
Source: ifantasyrace
Harold Fannin Jr. Has Clear Path To Targets
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. is looking like the Browns' top target around a relatively inexperienced group of wide receivers. Fannin Jr. is inexperienced himself, in only his second season, but he produced as a rookie and is looking to build on that this year. The tight end started 13 of the Browns' 16 games last season and recorded 72 catches on 107 targets for 731 yards and six touchdowns. With David Njoku out of the picture this season, those 107 targets could very well increase. The quarterback play in Cleveland is a question mark with Deshaun Watson starting the season as the starter, but Fannin Jr. has shown he can make the most of his opportunities. He could potentially be the lead target in front of receivers like Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Jerry Jeudy.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Filip Gustavsson Still Recovering From Hip Procedure
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (hip) is still rehabbing from offseason surgery, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Gustavsson underwent hip surgery in May and has had the entire summer to recover. However, it's unclear whether he will be able to participate in training camp. His availability for the start of the season is also uncertain. If Gustavsson isn't available for action, Jesper Wallstedt would be a busy man early in the campaign. It would also open opportunities for Calvin Pickard, who was snapped up as a free agent in July.
Source: Michael Russo
Source: Michael Russo
Carson Hocevar Has Massive Place-Differential Upside at Darlington
Thanks to practice and qualifying being cancelled on Saturday, Carson Hocevar will start from back in 34th place for Sunday evening's Cook Out Southern 500. And while this is a bit of a disadvantage for the Spire Motorsports driver, it is good for his DFS ownership, as Hocevar now has massive Place Differential upside for the summer race. Carson has six career starts at "The Lady in Black," and while it took him a bit to find his groove, he has finished fourth and ninth over the last two races here. That fourth-place finish was earlier this season in the spring race. At $7.9K on DraftKings this weekend, Carson Hocevar is a very chalky place-differential play that has huge upside. Of course, this is still Hocevar we're talking about, so the potential for him to wreck out or sustain damage is also relatively high; keep that in mind.
Source: The Racing Experts
Source: The Racing Experts
Jonas Brodin Available for Training Camp
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is skating and healthy for training camp, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Brodin suffered a lower-body injury during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, missing Minnesota's final six games. Fortunately for the team, the Swedish veteran has recovered over the offseason and is ready for the new campaign. In 2026-27, Brodin will aim to play more than 62 regular-season games for the first time since 2021-22. He finished last season with 18 points (four goals, 14 assists), 76 SOG, 126 blocks, and a plus-19 rating in 62 outings. His lack of offense and durability issues keep Brodin's fantasy value low.
Source: Michael Russo
Source: Michael Russo
Colts Running Back Seth McGowan Turning Heads In Preseason
Indianapolis Colts backup running back Seth McGowan is projected to win the handcuff job to lead back Jonathan Taylor, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. In an August 29 article, Boyd wrote, "McGowan has clearly won the second-string job thanks to his physicality and reliable hands out of the backfield." The seventh-round pick out of Kentucky in the 2026 Draft, McGowan stands at 6-foot-1 and is 223 pounds, offering big-time size out of the backfield, but as Boyd points out, he can catch the ball as well and thus be involved in the passing game. McGowan had two catches for five yards each in the three preseason games and rushed 17 times for 64 yards. With McGowan seeming to prove himself as the backup to Taylor, look for him as a very late-round pick or a potential early-season waiver-wire option.
Source: The Athletic, James Boyd
Source: The Athletic, James Boyd
Erik Jones a Chalk DFS Pick for Southern 500 at Darlington
Every time the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway, Erik Jones has to be mentioned. This is arguably his best track on the schedule, and he's a two-time winner at "The Lady in Black." His career average finish of 12.6 is fourth-best among active drivers, and over the last two races here with Legacy Motor Club, Jones has finished 10th and third. This weekend, his name is going to be mentioned even more in DFS since the starting lineup was set by the metric and the No. 43 Toyota will roll off the starting grid from 36th-place. At a very affordable $7.5K on DraftKings, this makes Erik Jones the chalk pick of the slate. And while there could be strategy in going underweight on him in large-field tournaments, his track record suggests that that is probably not the best thing to do.
Source: Jayski
Source: Jayski
Joel Eriksson Ek Cleared for Training Camp
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (heel) is healthy for the start of training camp, The Athletic's Michael Russo reports. The Swedish forward dealt with a heel injury late last season, missing Minnesota's final five postseason games. Having him back for the start of the new campaign is great news for the Wild. Eriksson Ek is a strong two-way player who finished last season with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists), 194 SOG, and 106 hits, and a plus-16 rating in 70 outings. He has averaged 0.57 points and 1.77 hits per game in his NHL career.
Source: Michael Russo
Source: Michael Russo
Patrick Mahomes Takes Unique Approach To Grueling Rehab
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has undergone rehab from a torn ACL and LCL he suffered in December, the worst injury of his career, and as Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star writes, Mahomes went into his rehab with a unique goal in his mind. "He wanted to walk before his baby daughter, 11-month-old Golden". McDowell went on to write that after a training camp practice, Golden, now 20 months old ran toward Mahomes for a hug and Golden's running rather than walking was a surprise, but "Mahomes beat her to it, by the way, barely." The Chiefs have been quiet about Mahomes potential return to action, but Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy reportedly told reporters, "He's back" and Sean Payton has reportedly been preparing the Broncos for the Week 1 matchup with the Chiefs assuming Mahomes will play.
Source: Kansas City Star, Sam McDowell
Source: Kansas City Star, Sam McDowell
Christopher Tanev Hopes to Be Available for Training Camp
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Christopher Tanev (abdomen) is aiming to be available for training camp, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. "I mean, I'm feeling good. We still have to talk to the doctors, I think, in a week or two," Tanev said. "But the plan is hopefully I'm ready to rumble once everything gets going." Tanev's 2025-26 season was almost entirely ruined by health issues, as he skated in only 11 games. His experience and shot-blocking ability are valuable assets for the Maple Leafs. However, Tanev's limited offensive skill set means he's not a great option for fantasy managers.
Source: David Alter
Source: David Alter
Filip Chytil Feels "Good" Entering New Season
Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil (face) is healthy entering the new campaign. "I feel good. It was long, since I had [an] offseason since February, so I had a lot of time to focus on certain things, and I think it went well off the ice and on the ice as well," Chytil said on Wednesday after scrimmaging with the team. "I'm ready for [the] season." Chytil has a lengthy history of health issues and suffered a season-ending facial fracture in February. He suited up just 12 times in 2025-26 and will be a new signing for the Canucks this season. Chytil is penciled in for a middle-six role in Vancouver and will likely skate on the second power-play unit.
Source: Vancouver Canucks
Source: Vancouver Canucks
Zeev Buium Lands Eight-Year, $75.04 Million Extension
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium has signed a big contract extension, earning an eight-year, $75.04 million deal. The Canucks have invested heavily in a player they acquired from Minnesota in the Quinn Hughes trade last season. "It's something that we felt strongly in Zeev, in his pedigree, he's a proven winner," Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson said. "This contract isn't about Zeev the player today or tomorrow. It's where we see him in three, four, and five years and so it was something that we felt if both sides could come in agreement and make a commitment to each other, it was something we'd be excited to get done." Buium had his rookie year in 2025-26, recording 26 points (six goals, 20 assists), 73 SOG, 55 blocks, and 28 hits in 76 outings. He must add significantly to his numbers to live up to his new contract, which begins in 2027-28.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Tyler Seguin Skating Ahead of Training Camp
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (knee) has been skating this week. This is a good sign regarding his availability for training camp. Seguin has been working his way back from a torn ACL. Due to the knee injury, his 2025-26 campaign ended in early December. He made only 27 appearances for the Stars, recording seven goals and 17 points. Seguin also missed a large portion of the 2024-25 season due to hip surgery. His recent serious health issues may negatively affect Seguin's on-ice performance and fantasy value.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
