April 29, 2026

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson dominated against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, leading his team to a blowout win in Game 5 of the series with 39 points, three rebounds, and eight assists. Brunson had a 15-for-23 record from the field and made three of his five attempts from deep. With an average of 28.2 points per game, Brunson is the fourth-highest scorer in the 2026 playoffs. He has also contributed 2.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, making 41.9 percent of his three-point attempts. The 2025 NBA Cup MVP will look to maintain his high level of performance as the Knicks try to finish off the Hawks in Game 6 on Thursday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

New York wide receiver Darius Slayton has become a bit of a forgotten man amidst a busy Giants' offseason, and that is reflected in his dynasty value, as he has fallen to RotoBaller's WR122. At times, out of necessity in 2025, Slayton operated as the team's primary boundary receiver, but he converted the opportunity into only 538 yards and one touchdown on 37 receptions. For reference, Malik Nabers finished the year with 18 catches, 271 yards, and two touchdowns after an early-season ACL tear limited him to parts of only four games. With Nabers expected back for the start of the 2026 season, he'll be looking to recreate his historic 2024 rookie season, in which he caught 109 of 165 targets. Wan'Dale Robinson, who led the team with 131 targets in 2025 before signing a four-year deal with the Titans, will see much of his vacated workload picked up by free agent acquisitions Isaiah Likely and Darnell Mooney, as well as the recently drafted Malachi Fields. With the Giants' depth chart suddenly crowded, Slayton is projected to settle back into a more natural complementary role, and dynasty managers who were unable to sell on the strength of his opportunistic workload are stuck holding a depreciating asset.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown finished only 9-for-23 from the field as he tallied 22 points in Tuesday's 113-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston had a chance to close out the series on home court, but most of the team struggled to score. Brown's efforts included a 1-for-4 record from downtown and a 3-for-5 success rate at the free-throw line. He picked up five rebounds and dished out five assists. On the defensive end, Brown recorded one steal. Missing a chance to finish the series in five games will haunt the Celtics, but Brown and his crew must refocus quickly with Game 6 on Thursday. The 2024 Finals MVP will enter the contest averaging a team-high 25.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.2 steals in the series.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished Tuesday's Game 5 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers with 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. He led the Celtics in scoring and rebounding, recording his fourth double-double of the series. While this was another productive night for Tatum, his scoring efficiency was poor. The six-time All-Star was 8-for-19 from the field, including 4-for-12 from outside, and even struggled at the free-throw line, going 4-for-7. Overall, Tatum's percentages have improved in the playoffs, and he has been busy all over the court while averaging 37.8 minutes per game. Tatum leads his team in rebounding (10.6), assists (7.6), and steals (1.4), while sitting second in scoring (24.6).--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku remains unsigned after a down year led to his release. The 29-year-old veteran ceded a considerable workload to breakthrough rookie Harold Fannin Jr. and finished his ninth season in Cleveland with only 293 yards on 33 catches. Njoku is a plus blocker and a huge target who has long been a menace after the catch, and despite seeing 21 tight ends selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including nine through the first three rounds, there are still tight end-needy teams on the market. With NFL offenses gearing more towards heavy personnel, this recent draft was evidence of the growing need for depth at the position, and Njoku's versatility could still make him a factor in fantasy regardless of where he ultimately lands. At RotoBaller's dynasty TE23, he's a low-cost dart throw depth piece who is likely to see his value spike as soon as he finds a new home.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey produced a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's must-win game against the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia faced elimination in Game 5 of the first-round series, but Maxey and Joel Embiid pulled the team out of a difficult spot. The duo scored 58 of the team's points, more than half, in a 113-97 road win. Maxey was the leading rebounder on the 76ers squad and finished 10-for-18 with his field-goal attempts. He sank both free throws and was 3-for-10 from downtown. Maxey's productive night included five assists, two steals, and one block. Philadelphia will lean on Maxey and Embiid again in Game 6 on Thursday as the team tries to even the series at three.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren converted 106 targets into 76 receptions, 817 yards, and four touchdowns as a rookie in 2025, and his opportunities could be even more bountiful in Year 2. The Colts have been shedding wide receivers since their mid-season trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner, in which they sent 2024 second-round pick Adonai Mitchell to the New York Jets. Shortly into the new league year, the team dealt Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers, and while they committed to Alec Pierce with a four-year, $114 million deal, Indianapolis has made no significant outside acquisitions through free agency or the draft. With Pittman gone, there is no player on the roster besides Warren who saw more than 84 targets last season, and the majority of passing work should now be divvied up between the trifecta of Warren, Pierce, and Josh Downs. Warren did see a significant decline in production following the season-ending Achilles injury suffered by Daniel Jones, so the quarterback situation in Indianapolis could hold significant weight in his ability to take the next step, but by all accounts, Jones is progressing well, and the team believes he will be ready for the start of the 2026 season. At RotoBaller's dynasty TE4, Warren is one of the few tight ends in the league in position to lead his team in targets and should remain a true fantasy difference-maker for the foreseeable future.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid led all scorers with 33 points in Tuesday's 113-97 elimination-game win against the Boston Celtics. With their backs against the wall, the 76ers stayed alive thanks to a dominant fourth quarter, winning 28-11. Embiid had eight of his points in the final frame and finished 12-for-23 from the field. He didn't make a single three-pointer on five attempts but was solid at the line with a 9-for-10 effort. Embiid also notched a game-high eight assists, four rebounds, and one block. The former MVP underwent an appendectomy just weeks ago, but you wouldn't know it from his performance. He has averaged 29.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 36.5 minutes per game since making his 2026 postseason debut.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama recorded a second consecutive double-double in Tuesday's series-clinching 114-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama was offensively passive, taking only seven field-goal attempts, but he remained highly influential. In 34 minutes, he tallied 17 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and six blocks. Wembanyama was perfect at the line with six attempts and had a 5-for-7 record from the field, including 1-for-2 from three-point range. Despite missing most of Game 4 due to a concussion, Wembanyama averaged good numbers in his first career playoff series, posting 21.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 4.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez's basic offensive statistics have taken a step backward so far this season. For now, fantasy managers are dealing with a low hit and high strikeout output from the veteran third baseman. After a brief stretch where it looked like he was turning things around, Ramirez has fallen back into a mini-slump, hitting 1-for-11 with a single, a walk, and a strikeout over his last three games. The bad news is that Ramirez is hitting just .221 with a 12.7% strikeout rate, which is his worst since 2021. The good news is that he owns a .343 OBP with a 15.7% walk rate, six home runs, and 115 wRC+. That's his lowest wRC+ mark since 2019, but at least he remains above league average. More hits will provide more value in fantasy baseball, but the Guardians can't complain about his walk and power rates, even if the batting average is ugly. He's also remained a threat on the basepaths, swiping 11 bags to this point.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall's stats in the month of April are underwhelming, but he appears to be getting back on track. The 23-year-old owns a four-game hitting streak, going 5-for-14 with one double, one RBI, two walks, and five strikeouts during that span. In total this season, he's slashing .221/.276/.283 with just one home run, but he does have seven stolen bases. The power output has been minimal, though, as he owns a .062 ISO and 57 wRC+. His K/BB rate has also taken a step backward from his 49-game sample as a rookie last year; he's walking 6.5% of the time and striking out at a 16.3% clip. On a more promising note, the defense has been above average, and his latest hitting streak could be a sign that he's turning things around at the plate. After all, he posted an .837 OPS and 134 wRC+ as a rookie in 2025. As it stands, Keaschall is the #8 second baseman in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras had a 0-for-9 stretch last week, but he has gotten back on track and is swinging a hotter bat lately. Over his last two games, he's hitting 3-for-8 with two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Overall this season, he has played in 26 games with a .272/.348/.388 slash line, two home runs, 16 RBI, a 10.4% walk rate, an 11.3% strikeout rate, and 109 wRC+. He has offered above-average contributions at the plate and in the field, where he is the Brewers' primary catcher. He's worn the gear in 24 of his 26 games so far, throwing out base-stealers at an impressive 8-for-17 clip. All in all, Contreras continues to solidify himself as a top catcher option in fantasy baseball. He ranks #5 at the position in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings for the 2026 season.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage made his season debut on Tuesday, allowing just four hits over 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox. He also recorded three strikeouts, zero walks, and the win. This was Yesavage's first game back in the majors following his recovery from a right shoulder impingement (and a subsequent rehab assignment). He looked sharp as a rookie last year with a 2.35 FIP and 16 strikeouts over 14 regular-season innings, and he picked up right where he left off in his season debut on Tuesday. The 22-year-old didn't rack up as many strikeouts as usual, but he should get back up to his career average over a larger sample size. Yesavage remains a strong starting-pitching option capable of generating strikeouts, throwing with solid velocity, and limiting loud contact. In fact, through 19.1 regular-season innings in the majors, the young righty has yet to allow a home run. He is already back in fantasy starter conversations, and he ranks as the SP55 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg worked around one walk and one hit on Tuesday, ultimately delivering a scoreless ninth inning and earning the save against the Athletics. He struck out one batter along the way and threw strikes at a 60.9% clip. Erceg has taken over as the Royals' primary closer after Carlos Estevez struggled and simultaneously landed on the injured list with a left foot contusion. Erceg hit a little rough patch in the middle of April, but otherwise, he's been quite effective. He has zero earned runs over his last four outings, and he has a total of seven saves across 13 games (12.1 innings) this year. He has both a strikeout and walk rate of 7.30 per nine, which is far from ideal. However, on a more promising note, he still hasn't allowed a homer, and he owns an encouraging 56.3% ground ball rate. Erceg remains an effective fantasy baseball option with a pretty firm grasp on the closer role in Kansas City.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (ankle) sent out two assists as the team beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in an elimination game on Tuesday night. The Oilers stayed alive in the series thanks to a quick start. They were already 3-0 up midway through the first period, with McDavid helping to set up the third goal. He added a power-play assist in the second period, extending his multi-point streak in the playoffs to three games. McDavid hurt his ankle early in the series and was a game-time decision for Tuesday night. Strangely, McDavid's productivity has actually improved since sustaining the injury. After going scoreless in the first two games against the Ducks, McDavid has notched one goal and five assists.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Coming off a poor showing as the defending champion at the RBC Heritage, Justin Thomas makes his way to a difficult Trump National Doral in search of any consistency he can find. The 32-year-old has found little momentum in ball striking and putting, and ranks well outside the top 100 this season in all three strokes gained metrics. He also averaged -0.67 strokes around the green at Harbour Town, which was the first negative output in this area all season. With a difficult test awaiting him at the PGA Tour's return to the Blue Monster, Thomas isn't showing many signs that justify DFS consideration. Even aside from the hassle from tee to green, this property is littered with places that can bring about making big numbers, which the former Crimson Tide golfer is no stranger to making. --Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

April 29, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) didn't practice on Tuesday, but head coach Rod Brind'Amour hopes to have him available for the start of the second round in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina was without the services of Ehlers last weekend as it closed out the first-round series against Ottawa. The Danish forward missed Game 4 due to a lower-body injury after contributing one assist in the first three games of the series. In Ehlers' absence, William Carrier moved up the lineup, and Nicolas Deslauriers made his 2026 postseason debut. If Ehlers remains unavailable for the Round 2 opener, the two could benefit again.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (concussion) is making good progress, and the team hopes to have him available for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Russian blue-liner suffered a concussion in Carolina's series-clinching win over Ottawa on Saturday. On Tuesday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said "everything's trending in the right direction" on Nikishin, who had a solid rookie campaign with 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 81 games. However, he couldn't replicate his regular-season form in the matchup with the Senators, finishing scoreless in four games. Mike Reilly and Charles-Alexis Legault will compete for Nikishin's spot in the lineup if he doesn't clear concussion protocol before the start of the second round.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (personal) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports. Due to illness and personal reasons, the Lightning captain hasn't seen any action for more than a month, but he appears to be nearing his return. Last week, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper mentioned Hedman was on "the doubtful side" for the first-round series against Montreal. Cooper continues to hold his cards close to his heart. "That's hard to say right now," Cooper said after Tuesday's practice when quizzed about a potential timeline for Hedman's return. "But he's progressing. Like, he's taking steps. So, that's a positive side for us." With Hedman unavailable, Darren Raddysh has led the Lightning's blue line in the playoffs. He has registered two points (one goal, one assist), 14 SOG, and 10 hits in four games.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Mike Zeisberger

April 29, 2026

As if he wouldn't have been already, the surprising number of players skipping the year's fifth Signature Event places Scottie Scheffler as the unequivocal favorite among this week's field at Trump National Doral. He's finished in solo-second (one in a playoff) in his last two starts, and it's only a matter of time before he finds the winner's circle again. His strokes gained on and around the green at Hilton Head were the highest output from both metrics all season, averaging a combined 2.11 over the four rounds. The ball striking is still the only part of the 29-year-old's game that needs better consistency, which will likely also figure itself out soon. It may be a bit difficult to reach his pricetag, but if it's possible, Scheffler is a must-play.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

April 29, 2026

Miami Marlins reliever Tyler Phillips allowed one hit while earning the save during a scoreless ninth inning of work against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. He threw 75% strikes and brought his season ERA down to 1.47. It was a much-needed bounce-back outing for the right-hander after he had blown a save the day prior. Despite the blown save, it's encouraging to see that the Marlins have used Phillips as their closer on back-to-back days. This suggests that he's in line for more save situations going forward, especially since he converted his save opportunity on Tuesday. He's a temporary waiver wire option in fantasy baseball leagues as he pitches in place of Pete Fairbanks (hand), the Marlins' primary closer who landed on the injured list Tuesday. Phillips has struggled with walks over a small sample size this year, but his 9.33 K/9 and 97 mph average fastball velocity suggest high upside.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund (lower body) is doubtful for Game 6 against the Boston Bruins on Friday. In Tuesday's Game 5, he sustained a lower-body injury in a collision with Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt. Speaking after the game about Ostlund's injury, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said, "It doesn't look good." Ostlund also missed a couple of games at the start of the series due to injury. He has recorded two points (one goal, one assist), four SOG, and a plus-three rating in three games against Boston. Ostlund's injury will hurt the Sabres, but they have a high-level replacement in Josh Norris (undisclosed), who was deemed available for Tuesday's action but didn't play.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

April 29, 2026

Dallas Stars right wing Arttu Hyry (lower body) likely won't be available on Thursday for Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild, R.J. Coyle of The Dallas Morning News reports. The Finnish forward was limited to 3:34 of ice time due to a lower-body injury in Tuesday's Game 5. "He's gonna get looked at tomorrow, but obviously he didn't get through the game," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters. "I would say it's highly unlikely he'll be a player for us Thursday." On Tuesday night, Hyry made his fourth career Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance. He hasn't yet made an offensive impact but has seven hits in this series. Hyry's absence might give Michael Bunting a chance to make his 2026 postseason debut.--Taavi Pailk
Source: R.J. Coyle

April 29, 2026

Despite the lingering concern for the back issue that kept Collin Morikawa out for a couple of events last month, he returned at The Masters to finish inside the top 10, and then he secured a top-five finish at Hilton Head the following week. Other than being tentative off the tee, the rest of the 29-year-old's game has remained virtually unchanged. He remains the leading player on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach (1.136), and has steadily gotten more comfortable around the greens. As long as there can be a little more freedom with the driver this week, the Cal-Berkley alum is a definite smash play.--Todd McGill
Source: PGA Tour

April 29, 2026

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) could be out for some time after being spotted using crutches after Tuesday's Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars. The Swedish rearguard exited Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot from Stars forward Mikko Rantanen in the second period. So far in the series, Brodin has averaged nearly three blocks per game, contributing one assist offensively. Daemon Hunt and Jeff Petry are the candidates to step in for Brodin if needed in Game 6 on Thursday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

April 29, 2026

Viktor Hovland answered a few questions at the Masters Tournament. The golfer from Norway scored a 67 on that Sunday to end up T-18. His PGA season started in February and expectations have been high but Hovland has shown potential to deliver. He has seven wins on the PGA Tour and has had several high profile close calls at majors. Hovland's biggest struggle in 2026 may be those final rounds. His weekend at the RBC Heritage was not pretty (73-76). Too many missed putts along with several errant approaches on Sunday dashed any hopes of contending. Averaging 29 putts per Round 4 remains troubling (120th). A longer course like the Blue Monster of Doral could be another challenge accepted for the Norwegian.--Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

April 29, 2026

Sepp Straka has enjoyed a good 2026 for the most part. The Austrian golfer has four Top 25 results including a T-2 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. That was also only one of two times in 2026 where Straka ended up 69 or better during a final round. Since then, he has struggled with Sundays especially at the Masters Tournament and RBC Heritage (76-78). One of the bigger problems was errant shots. The other was missed putting opportunities. Putts per round on Sunday ballooned to a 30.29 average (158th). Longer putts have always been an issue but a 1.74% conversion rate at 25+ feet ranks 161st. The Blue Monster at Doral could make Straka attractive for DFS purposes especially early in the event. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

April 29, 2026

J.J. Spaun has seen his ups and downs in 2026. The American golfer won the Valero Texas Open to start the month of April. Spaun shot four rounds in the 60's with a 66-67 propelling him to victory. Since then, he missed the cut at the Masters Tournament. After that, Spaun cracked the Top 25 (T-25) at the RBC Heritage. The Valero represented Spaun's best effort of the 2026 season as he gained 3.36 strokes. Putting has been a problem where the golfer has only gained strokes twice in 10 events. This is in stark contrast to 2025 where Spaun putted well enough. In 2026, he ranks 158th losing 0.621 strokes. A big reason for his below average starts is putts per round (29.9) during Rounds 1 and 2. That makes Spaun a volatile DFS option at best this week. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

April 29, 2026

Min Woo Lee was enjoying great form as April started. The Australian golfer ran into a rough stretch starting with the Masters Tournament where he lost 3.34 strokes overall. One of the more underrated metrics that caused a red flag was putting. This had been a strength for the golfer but Lee had dropped strokes in two straight events. Driving distance ranks 12th at 316.1 yards with a respectable 61.65% accuracy (51st). Staying out of trouble will be vital for Lee. Fortunately, the no-cut event helps and may allow the golfer to be a DFS and betting option as the weekend moves along. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

April 29, 2026

Max Homa gains the fortune of a 72-hole event with no cut. The American golfer has been up and down as far as performance lately. Homa finished T-9 at the Masters but well outside the Top 50 at the RBC Heritage. The old Doral (Blue Monster) has upgraded obstacles so that is where the red flags rise with Homa. Greens in regulation rank 107th at 64.22% but the metrics get worse when it ranges from Proximity (145th) to sand saves (151st at 40.32%). Homa has posted -6% or worse driver accuracy in three of the past four events. Homa may have a problem staying out of trouble which impacts his potential from a betting perspective. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com