March 22, 2026

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Ethan Conrad (back), the team's first-round pick in 2025, is expected to miss around a month due to a back injury, according to Mark Gonzales. Conrad was taken with the 17th overall pick last year out of Wake Forest. The 21-year-old is already considered Chicago's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but his development early on in 2026 will be delayed. The left-handed-hitting outfielder stands at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds. Conrad's weakness is his aggressiveness, but it also helps him hit the ball hard consistently when he makes contact. The Cubs will continue to work on Conrad pulling the ball more to his pull side so he can hopefully become an above-average power hitter at the big-league level down the road. In 21 games at Wake Forest in his final college season, he hit .372/.495/.744 with seven home runs and 27 RBI in 21 games played. MLB Pipeline has Conrad projected to reach the big leagues in 2028.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Mark Gonzales

March 22, 2026

It was announced on Saturday that Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin would not be on the team's Opening Day roster, and on Sunday, Milb Central reports that Griffin will start the year at Triple-A Indianapolis. It was looking like the 19-year-old phenom might become the first teenager to start on Opening Day since Ken Griffey Jr. did it back in 1989. He hit just .171 (7-for-41) in 16 Grapefruit League games, but Griffin also had four home runs, nine RBI, a stolen base, five runs scored, and a .749 OPS this spring. The former ninth overall pick in 2024 impressed his teammates with his physicality and his maturity in spring training. In three minor-league levels in 2025, Griffin excelled with a .333/.415/.527 slash line, .941 OPS, 21 home runs, 94 RBI, 117 runs scored, and 65 stolen bases in 122 games played. Griffin can do it all on the diamond and should be up in Pittsburgh for his major-league debut sooner than later in 2026. Even though he'll start in the minors, fantasy managers should be stashing the potential once-in-a-generation talent.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Milb Central

March 22, 2026

Anaheim Ducks right winger Troy Terry scored a pair of goals in Sunday night's 6-5 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres, with the second one being the game-winner. He has played well in four games since coming back from injury, with three goals and three assists over that stretch. On the season, Terry is producing at a point-per-game pace for the first time in his career with 51 points in 50 games.--Marko23
Source: NHL.com

March 22, 2026

23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick had an eventful race at Darlington Raceway in this year's Goodyear 400, but he ultimately prevailed with victory. Reddick started from the pole position in first and led all laps until his first green flag pit stop, where his pit crew had a slow stop after trouble with tightening his lug nuts on his tires. This sent Reddick to the back half of the top 10, but he recovered positions until he ended the first stage in second, earning nine stage points and falling short of overtaking Brad Keselowski for the stage victory. During the second stage, Reddick dealt with brake issues that forced him to pit early in the stage to resolve them. Reddick continued to show that he had the fastest car in the race, as he rallied back to fifth by the end of the second stage and collected six more stage points. In the final stage, Reddick restarted inside the top 10 and quickly made up more positions, but midway through the stage, he made contact with Chris Buescher, causing Reddick to fall further behind Keselowski, who was leading around lap 242 after passing Buescher. Reddick then chased Keselowski through the rest of the stage until lap 266, where he passed Keselowski and never looked back for his first Darlington victory and his fourth of the season. Reddick became only the third driver in NASCAR history to win four of the first six races, and he continues to lead the regular-season standings by 95 points after six races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 22, 2026

Brad Keselowski was the dominant driver in this week's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, but fell short of victory. Keselowski started the race from fifth and quickly displayed plenty of speed. The No. 6 Ford driver made it up to third before the first round of green-flag pit stops, but came away with the lead after a better pit stop sequence than Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick had a slow pit stop with issues on one of his tires. Keselowski went on to win the first stage and earn 10 stage points. Between the first and second stage, Keselowski lost the lead through a slow pit stop, but he gained it back midway through the stage thanks to having one of the fastest cars in the field. Keselowski went on to dominate the rest of the stage and win it, scoring 10 more stage points. In the final stage, Keselowski fell back once again through pit stops, but regained his lost positions as the third stage progressed, and he led the race until lap 266, when Reddick overcame his penalties and passed Keselowski. Reddick had a faster car, and Keselowski was unable to catch up to him, settling for second place despite leading 142 laps total. This was Keselowski's first top-5 finish since winning the spring 2024 race at Darlington, and he now rose up to eighth in the regular-season standings this season after six races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 22, 2026

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney finished third in the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Blaney began the race from the seventh position, but showed he had a fast car suitable for longer green flag runs. As the first stage progressed, Blaney went from seventh to third at the end of the first stage, earning eight stage points. Between stages, however, Blaney's pit crew did not get one of his tire's lug nuts tight and relied on teammate Austin Cindric's pit crew to fix the issue. As a result, Blaney started the second stage from the rear of the field and spent the stage recovering from his pit road mistake. Blaney fell short of scoring more stage points as he finished stage two in 12th. In the final stage, Blaney kept his car out of trouble and took advantage of his car's long-run speed to return to the top 10 and passed cars until he reached third by the end of the race. This is Blaney's best career finish in his Cup career at Darlington, and he is now second in the regular-season standings after six races this season.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 22, 2026

Carson Hocevar placed fourth in Sunday's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after a hard-fought race where he started from the rear of the field. Hocevar was originally slated to start 16th, but his team made unapproved adjustments before the race that forced him to start last per the NASCAR rulebook. The No. 77 Chevrolet driver spent the entire race making up for starting in the back of the pack. By the end of the first stage, Hocevar made it up to 24th but was a lap down and did not score any stage points. Hocevar returned to the lead lap by using the wave around and continued to get closer to the front. At the end of the second stage, Hocevar finished 16th and failed to earn stage points. In the final stage, Hocevar continued to gain positions, and on the final green flag run, he went to pit road for his final stop later than most drivers, giving himself a tire advantage for the end of the race. Using this tire advantage, Hocevar went from 12th all the way to fourth by the end of the race, obtaining his first top-5 finish at Darlington. After six races, Hocevar is now 13th in the regular-season standings.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 22, 2026

Kyle Larson ended Sunday's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway with a disappointing result of 32nd. The No. 5 Chevrolet driver began the race from the fourth position and displayed solid speed throughout the entire race. In the first stage, Larson ran inside the top 10 for most of the stage, but did not have the speed to compete for the lead against the top two drivers of the race, Tyler Reddick and Brad Keselowski. At the end of the first stage, Larson finished fifth and earned six stage points. During the second stage, Larson was able to lead the race as Reddick dealt with car issues and Keselowski dealt with a slower pit stop that allowed Larson to compete for the lead with Chris Buescher. The Hendrick Motorsports driver led 20 laps, but eventually lost the lead to Keselowski and slipped back to third, where he ended the second stage. In the final stage, Larson continued to run inside the top 10 through most of the stage, but as the stage progressed, he kept slipping and losing positions until he eventually was running 11th with 10 laps to go. Suddenly, Larson's car experienced internal issues with the toe link, causing him to fall off the lead lap and eventually finish in 32nd, two laps down. This continues a streak of not finishing a spring Darlington race in the top 10 since 2021, and he is now 10th in the regular-season standings after six races. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

March 22, 2026

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in a key metropolitan matchup on Sunday. After Saturday night's tough loss in Montreal, it was a great bounce-back game for Sorokin and his club to earn a big two points as they fight for the playoffs. Ilya remains in the hunt for the Vezina trophy with a 25-17-2 record, a 2.53 goals against average, and a .913 save percentage.--Marko23
Source: NHL.com

March 22, 2026

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker missed six games last year, but when healthy, he has shown that he can produce fantasy-relevant results. The 24-year-old stepped up as the Panthers' No. 2 receiver behind Tetairoa McMillan, and in doing so, he seemed to pass Xavier Legette on the depth chart. Coker averaged 3.7 catches, 46.9 yards, and 0.4 touchdowns per game from Week 11 through Week 18, ranking as the WR26 in PPR leagues during that span. He continued his explosive outburst with nine catches, 134 yards, and one touchdown in the Panthers' lone playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Coker has defied the odds as a 2024 undrafted free agent and is blossoming into a low-end WR3/flex for fantasy football purposes. Coker's slow first half of the 2025 season obscured his final stat line, so managers might have an opportunity to buy low on him in dynasty fantasy football. Managers should send out trade offers to acquire the 24-year-old ahead of a potentially significant breakout campaign in 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 22, 2026

Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore is trending up in dynasty leagues after being traded away from the Chicago Bears earlier this month. Moore was the WR6 in 2023 and the WR16 in 2024, but he fell to WR35 with a modest 50 catches, 682 yards, and six touchdowns this past season. He took a major step backward in the Bears' system despite playing all 17 games, likely due to the increased presence of Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and Colston Loveland. The down season has caused Moore's dynasty value to dip, but the offseason trade makes him an intriguing buy-low candidate. For starters, the fact that Buffalo actively went out and invested a second-round pick in Moore indicates that they plan to get him very heavily involved. Additionally, compared to Chicago, he faces less competition in Buffalo while also getting a quarterback upgrade. Josh Allen finally has a true No. 1 receiver for the first time in a while, and Moore should get peppered with targets in new head coach Joe Brady's offense. Moore is suddenly a very intriguing pick to finish among the top 18 fantasy receivers next year and for several years to come. Dynasty managers should consider sending out trade offers to buy low on Moore before his price tag climbs higher.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 22, 2026

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman found himself in the doghouse last year, and he continues to face an uphill battle to produce, even after the team made a change at head coach. Between production-related concerns and disciplinary issues, Coleman missed four games last year, finishing the season with a modest 38 catches for 404 yards and four touchdowns. He has yet to finish higher than WR60 in his two seasons in the league. The Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott and replaced him with offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Therefore, even though there's a new face in charge, it's still someone with a strong existing connection to Coleman. Furthermore, Coleman's fantasy managers should be concerned that the Bills went out and traded a second-round pick for DJ Moore. The 22-year-old is now buried on the depth chart behind Moore and Khalil Shakir, and he's not a lock to beat out Joshua Palmer or Tyrell Shavers, either. Coleman has minimal trade value in dynasty fantasy football, so he can be dropped in shallower leagues or merely held in deeper formats.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 22, 2026

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is coming off the best season of his career, and he continues to project as a mid-to-low WR1 option in fantasy football. However, his ongoing franchise tag saga complicates his outlook for fantasy managers. The Cowboys applied the franchise tag to Pickens, who expressed dismay and plans to hold out for a long-term deal. It sounds like he won't return to the Cowboys' facilities until he has a long-term deal in place, and the two sides could eventually come up against the clock, since the deadline for tagged players to sign an extension is July 15. It's tough to say what will happen if Pickens doesn't have a deal by then, but given the trend of franchise tag situations in recent years, it seems unlikely that Pickens would sit out any games. It seems most likely that he'll sign an extension, but he could also be traded or give in and play out his one-year deal. At the end of the day, Pickens will probably be catching passes from Dak Prescott in 2026, which bodes well for his fantasy outlook. However, what happens in 2027 and beyond is anybody's guess. Dynasty managers should consider selling high on Pickens' WR5 finish in PPR leagues last year, especially since changing teams next offseason could drop him outside the top 12 fantasy receivers.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 22, 2026

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry isn't getting any younger, but his lead-back role appears to be safe, given that he faces minimal competition in the Baltimore backfield. The Ravens allowed Keaton Mitchell to depart in free agency, leaving Rasheen Ali and Justice Hill as the lone ball-carriers behind Henry. Hill has flashed flex appeal in PPR leagues from time to time, and the team still has faith that Ali can be a contributor. However, this is clearly still Henry's backfield, even at 32 years old. He was the overall RB8 last year, finishing inside the top eight for the fourth year in a row. He had 1,595 rushing yards, and he scored 16 rushing touchdowns for the second year in a row. The most underrated concern in Henry's game had nothing to do with his efficiency or role, but rather, his ball security. After fumbling just once between 2023 and 2024, he coughed up the football three times in 2025. Ball security issues won't cost him his job, but they could cost him some touches from time to time. Still, we're not overly concerned about Henry's outlook for 2026, as he remains a low-end RB1 option with such a clearly defined role. Managers in dynasty leagues could try to sell high on Henry before he becomes too old to trade, but they shouldn't settle for a discount simply because he's aging.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 22, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (rib) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portis is back in the mix after being scratched ahead of Saturday's game due to a left rib issue. Luckily, this doesn't appear to be a long-term issue with Portis already cleared to play again. Over the last five games, Portis is averaging 18.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 27.4 minutes per game. Portis plays a significant role in this rotation and should be rostered and started in most fantasy formats.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 22, 2026

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter is buried too far down the depth chart to justify rostering him in dynasty fantasy football leagues. When Hunter was selected as a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, there was some speculation that he could ascend into the No. 2 running back role behind Kyren Williams. Instead, he was a healthy scratch for 12 of 17 games as a rookie, falling below Williams, Blake Corum, and Ronnie Rivers on the depth chart. Even when he was active, he didn't log an offensive snap. Rivers is now a free agent, but even if Hunter jumps to third in the pecking order, he'll still be a long way from fantasy relevance. The 23-year-old can be dropped in most dynasty leagues, less than one year after initially being drafted.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 22, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is currently considered questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It shouldn't shock anyone that the oft-injured forward is on the injury report once again. The veteran forward is dealing with a left ankle sprain that could force him to miss his third game this month. If Leonard does sit out, Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders would see expanded roles during Monday's game. Between the two, Miller is the much better streaming option if Leonard is out. Miller has been a consistent contributor in the rotation and should be a reliable streaming option without Leonard on the court.--Andy Webb
Source: Justin Russo

March 22, 2026

Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (ankle) needed to be helped to the locker room during Sunday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Wolf suffered a left ankle injury when he awkwardly landed on teammate Terance Mann during the second quarter of Sunday's contest. He limped off the court and didn't return to this game. The Nets have a quick turnaround with a matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Fantasy managers should consider Wolf highly questionable for that one, given he struggled getting off the court on Sunday. Chaney Johnson and E.J. Liddell would likely see larger roles in the rotation if Wolf sits out on Monday.--Andy Webb
Source: Brian Lewis

March 22, 2026

Sacramento Kings guard Killian Hayes (toe) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Hayes suffered a left toe injury and was forced to leave during the first half of Sunday's game. Hayes was unable to return to the contest, which led to increased playing time for Devin Carter and Malik Monk. Both guards could continue seeing increased roles in the rotation if Hayes remains out for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update ahead of that contest.--Andy Webb
Source: Sean Cunningham

March 22, 2026

Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (ankle) exited early and was unable to return during Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Clifford left the game after rolling his ankle early in the fourth quarter. The Kings decided to hold him out for the rest of the night, but the severity of the injury is unknown right now. He finished this game with seven points, four rebounds, and four assists. Killian Hayes (toe) also exited early on Sunday, so the Kings could be shorthanded going forward. Malik Monk and Devin Carter stand to gain value if Clifford or Hayes end up missing time. The Kings don't play again until Tuesday, so fantasy managers will need to check back for another update ahead of their matchup with the Charlotte Hornets.--Andy Webb
Source: Sacramento Kings

March 22, 2026

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. O'Neale will miss his third straight game due to left knee soreness. His absence from the rotation should mean that Jordan Goodwin continues to see an increased role. Goodwin finished with 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 27 minutes of action during Saturday's game. The veteran guard should offer decent streaming value while the Suns are shorthanded. Fantasy managers looking for help on Sunday night should consider snagging Goodwin.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 22, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his third straight absence because of right knee inflammation. His continued absence keeps Ryan Rollins in an expanded role after he delivered 26 points, three three-pointers, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 33 minutes in his last start. Rollins has been solid all season and is worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues. AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr. could continue battling for minutes, while Cam Thomas should remain in the rotation.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 22, 2026

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will miss Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns, extending his absence to 11 straight contests because of a lingering thumb injury. The rookie was recently upgraded to questionable prior to this game, which could signal progress toward a potential return soon. In the meantime, Jakob Poeltl should continue anchoring the middle after finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 35 minutes in his last game. Sandro Mamukelashvili remains a deep-league streaming option as the primary backup center.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Michael Grange

March 22, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of left shoulder inflammation after missing the previous contest. If Johnson remains out, Atlanta could again lean on Mouhamed Gueye, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jonathan Kuminga for extra minutes. Gueye impressed in his last start with 16 points, four three-pointers, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 26 minutes, giving him deep-league streaming appeal. Risacher could also remain on the streaming radar after scoring 17 points off the bench, while Kuminga may see additional frontcourt opportunities.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 22, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) will not play Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he continues to recover from a right oblique strain. His absence keeps Adem Bona in the starting lineup after the second-year center produced 16 points, five rebounds, one steal, and two blocks in 27 minutes in his last outing. Andre Drummond should also continue seeing steady backup minutes after posting eight rebounds and four blocks in 21 minutes. Both bigs are worth considering as short-term streamers, while Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe may have to carry more of the offense.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 22, 2026

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to manage a left knee issue, marking his fourth straight absence. His continued absence keeps Collin Gillespie in a larger role after the starting guard logged 33 minutes with 18 points, four three-pointers, four rebounds, and six assists in his last start. Gillespie should remain on the short-term streaming radar while the Suns work through injuries. Devin Booker should continue carrying a heavy offensive load, while Jalen Green may also see increased scoring opportunities.--Brian Dailisan
Source: NBA Injury Report

March 22, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics after missing two games with a right ankle sprain. Reid should resume his usual role as a key reserve behind Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, providing scoring and defensive stats off the bench. Over his last five games, Reid has averaged 12.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 24.7 minutes while shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 90.0 percent from the line. His return likely pushes Joan Beringer out of the rotation.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Timberwolves PR

March 22, 2026

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards after missing one contest with a right knee issue. Hart should resume his usual starting role and minutes workload after averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers across his last five games. His ability to contribute across categories keeps him rostered in standard leagues. Hart's return likely pushes Mohamed Diawara back into a smaller bench role, while Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns continue leading New York's offensive usage.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Ian Begley

March 22, 2026

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (quadriceps) will play Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being listed as probable because of a left quad contusion. The All-Star wing appears set to handle his usual workload after avoiding an absence. Brown has averaged 30.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over his last five games while logging 36.8 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats. His availability likely keeps Baylor Scheierman in a limited bench role, while Jayson Tatum and Derrick White should continue leading Boston's offense.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Jack Simone

March 22, 2026

Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (lower body) left Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche after logging only 1:22 of ice time. He suffered a lower-body injury in a collision with a goal post. On Sunday, Frank had his sixth consecutive outing without points, but he has chipped in offensively in a bottom-six role this season. The 28-year-old has totaled 12 goals and 12 assists in 60 outings. The Capitals open a three-game road swing on Tuesday in St. Louis, and it remains to be seen whether Frank will be healthy enough to make the trip.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Washington Capitals PR