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Jack Perkins a Top Waiver-Wire Target When Looking for Saves
The Athletics' right-hander Jack Perkins appears to be taking over as the team's top closer, with three saves in three save opportunities since April 21. On the season, he is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings pitched. To go with the strong swing and miss stuff (33.1 percent whiff rate and 30.9 percent strikeout rate), he has an elite walk rate, which sits in the 89th percentile, and a strong fastball that averages 96.0 mph. Coming into the 2026 season, the Athletics' bullpen plans were up in the air, so the fact that Perkins has been in the driver's seat for saves for the past few weeks immediately makes him interesting enough to the point where, in leagues that you are hurting for saves, you should make the investment in him on the waiver wire.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Rome Odunze Could See his Dynasty Value Soar in Year 2 With Ben Johnson
Throughout his first two years in the league, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has shown moments that justify his selection as the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but inconsistency and a loaded depth chart have hurt his placement in dynasty rankings. By the end of the 2025 season, four Bears players were reliably earning targets, but with Chicago trading away veteran DJ Moore, the 2026 passing offense is expected to be condensed through Odunze and second-year players Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland. Odunze missed five games but led all Bears pass catchers with 10.7 fantasy points per game despite seeing the most off-target throws on the team. When things are clicking between Odunze and Caleb Williams, as they were through the first four weeks of the season, the 6'3", 214-pound receiver can be a game-changer. With Williams expected to take another step forward in Ben Johnson's offense, Odunze, currently RotoBaller's dynasty WR23, could see his stock rise significantly.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tobias Harris Stays Hot with 30 Points in Win
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris recorded 30 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one block, and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 win over Orlando. He shot 11-for-18 from the field and 5-for-7 from three, delivering his most efficient outing of the series while staying active defensively. Harris has now scored at least 20 points in five straight games, cementing his role as a secondary scorer. Cade Cunningham drives the offense, while Jalen Duren adds interior production, but Harris' scoring punch gives Detroit another reliable option entering the Cleveland matchup.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Cade Cunningham Shines as Pistons Advance to Semifinals
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham finished with 32 points, one rebound, 12 assists, and two blocks in 39 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 win over Orlando, pushing Detroit into the next round. He controlled the offense throughout, pairing efficient scoring with high-level playmaking in a decisive closeout. Cunningham's usage and versatility remain the foundation of Detroit's attack, giving him elite DFS appeal moving forward. Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren also delivered strong supporting lines, but Cleveland's defense will likely key on Cunningham as the primary engine in the next series.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jack Della Maddalena Gets Dominated At UFC Perth
Former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena suffered a third-round TKO to Carlos Prates in the main event of UFC Perth on Saturday. Della Maddalena didn't have any answers for Prates, who kept on landing leg kicks to the lead leg, punches and knees to the head at will. The finishing sequence came in the third round after Prates dropped Della Maddalena three more times before the referee stopped the fight. In 13:17 of action, Della Maddalena landed two takedowns and 41 significant strikes. With the loss, Della Maddalena dropped to 18-4 as a pro and is now 8-2 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Carlos Prates Shines At UFC Perth
Fan-favorite Carlos Prates extended his win streak by defeating former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena via third-round TKO in the main event of UFC Perth on Saturday. Prates completely dominated Della Maddalena in this fight. In the opening round, Prates alternated between landing punches and kicks to his lead leg, and eventually, he started landing knees on Della Maddalena's face. Prates dropped Della Maddalena with a calf kick late in the second round and knocked him down three more times in the third before the referee stopped the fight. In 13:17 of action, Prates landed 104 significant strikes. By beating Della Maddalena, Prates has effectively inserted himself as the next title contender.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Jakub Dobes Backstops Canadiens to Game 7 Victory
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes produced 28 saves as the team beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 on Sunday. The Canadiens needed every one of Dobes' saves because Tampa Bay limited them to just nine SOG. Montreal's SOG total was the lowest for a winning team in the playoffs since SOG were first officially tracked in the 1959-60 season. Despite three losses in the first-round series, Dobes has been among the best goaltenders in the league this postseason. He has posted a 2.03 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. Next, he must contain a Buffalo offense that averaged 3.33 goals per game in Round 1 against Boston.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Beneil Dariush Suffers A First-Round TKO Loss
UFC veteran Beneil Dariush suffered a first-round TKO loss to Quillan Salkilld in the co-main event of UFC Perth on Saturday. Dariush dropped his opponent early, but Salkilld managed to recover and return the fire. Salkilld then landed a big right hand, followed by a flurry of punches which forced the referee to stop the fight. In 3:29 of action, Dariush landed two takedowns and three significant strikes. With the loss, Dariush dropped to 17-8-1 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Quillan Salkilld Remains Unbeaten In The UFC
Quillan Salkilld extended his win streak by defeating UFC veteran Beneil Dariush via first-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC Perth on Saturday. Salkilld found himself in trouble after Dariush threw a jab behind a head kick that dropped Salkilld, but Salkilld managed to survive. After defending Dariush's takedown attempts, Salkilld landed a right hand that hurt Dariush. Salkilld then swarmed the veteran with combinations. After dropping Dariush with a right hand, Salkilld landed a few more follow-up punches that forced the referee to stop the fight. In 3:29 of action, Salkilld landed 12 significant strikes. With the win, Salkilld improved to 5-0 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Quinn Hughes Takes Over Postseason Scoring Lead With Three-Point Effort
Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes became the leading scorer of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, posting his second consecutive three-point game with one goal and two assists. In an extraordinary contest featuring 14 different goal-scorers, Hughes had the eighth goal to tie the game at four in the second period. The Olympic champion became only the fifth defenseman in the past 25 years to record back-to-back three-point games in the playoffs. His tally this postseason includes three goals and eight assists, making Hughes the fastest player in Wild history to reach 10 playoff points with the team.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Cale Makar Shakes Off Injury to Collect Three Points in Game 1
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar opened the second-round series against the Minnesota Wild with three points in a 9-6 win on Sunday. The star defenseman sat out most of the first period due to an apparent lower-body injury, but he made a big impact in the game. Makar produced an assist early in the second period and scored two goals in the third. In the high-scoring affair, the Avalanche saw four different defensemen score in a playoff game for the first time in franchise history. Devon Toews added three assists to finish with a game-high four points. Makar has started to pick up speed in the playoffs, recording points in three consecutive outings. In total, he's notched five points (four goals, one assist) in five games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Owen Tippett a Game-Time Decision Monday
Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision for Monday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Gabriela Carroll of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The 27-year-old is dealing with an undisclosed injury and didn't play in the series opener. On Sunday, Tippett was on the ice for an optional skate and left with the main group rather than staying late, as he did on Saturday before missing Game 1. Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet said Tippett's status was "the same thing, day-to-day." Tippett managed one goal and one assist in six outings during Round 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garnet Hathaway filled in for Tippett on Saturday but saw a team-low 9:31 of ice time, making him a non-factor in fantasy.
Source: Gabriela Carroll
Source: Gabriela Carroll
Logan Stanley Practices Fully Sunday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley (illness) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site reports. Due to a stomach virus, Stanley couldn't help his squad in Friday's series-clinching win over Boston. His full participation in practice suggests he will be available for Buffalo's second-round opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Stanley recorded a career-high 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 76 regular-season appearances. In the playoffs, he hasn't had the same offensive impact, finishing scoreless in five first-round games.
Source: Justin Alpert
Source: Justin Alpert
Sam Carrick Will Miss Second-Round Matchup
Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (upper body) isn't expected to return to action during the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. He's been out since being involved in a fight during a game against the New York Islanders on March 31. Buffalo acquired Carrick from the New York Rangers on March 6, and he did a good job for the team during the regular season. In 13 outings, Carrick registered six points (five goals, one assist) and 20 hits. He'll be an option for the fourth line once Carrick is healthy.
Source: Heather Engel
Source: Heather Engel
Tim Elliott Drops Decision At UFC Perth
UFC veteran Tim Elliott suffered a unanimous decision loss to former title challenger Steve Erceg on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. Elliott had a lot of success, mostly in the opening round, but in the second and third rounds, Erceg's boxing skill, predominantly his counters, were just too much for Elliott to handle. In the end, the judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 in favor of Erceg. In 15 minutes of action, Elliott landed two takedowns and 90 significant strikes. With the loss, Elliott dropped to 21-14-1 as a pro and is now 10-12 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Noah Ostlund Expected to Miss Round 2
Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund (lower body) is expected to miss the entire second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. The 22-year-old sustained a lower-body injury in the first round of Game 5 against Boston, missing Buffalo's series-clinching win on Friday. Ostlund was also unavailable for Games 1 and 2 because of an upper-body injury. Ostlund finished the series with one goal and one assist in three games. Tyson Kozak will see regular action until Ostlund is healthy again, but he lacks fantasy value. During the first round, Kozak appeared in four games, recording one assist and 12 hits.
Source: Heather Engel
Source: Heather Engel
Steve Erceg Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Former title challenger Steve Erceg won back-to-back fights by beating UFC veteran Tim Elliott via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. After a competitive opening round, Elliott pressured Erceg in the second and the third round, but was getting countered by Erceg, who was constantly peppering Elliott with ones and twos. In the end, the judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 in favor of Erceg. In 15 minutes of action, Erceg landed a takedown and 136 significant strikes.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Ollie Schmid Suffers First-Round TKO Loss
Ollie Schmid was unsuccessful in his first UFC fight as he suffered a first-round TKO loss to Marwan Rahiki on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. After pressuring Schmid alongside the fence, Rahiki landed a devastating left hand that dropped Schmid. After landing a few punches on the ground, the referee stopped the fight. In 2:47 of action, Schmid landed nine significant strikes. With the loss, Schmid dropped to 4-3 as a pro.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Marwan Rahiki Remains Unbeaten
Marwan Rahiki remained undefeated by defeating Ollie Schmid via first-round TKO on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. Originally scheduled to face Jack Jenkins, Rahiki had a late opponent change after Jenkins withdrew due to injury. Rahiki backed Schmid against the fence and landed a left hook that knocked Schmid down. After following up with a few punches, the referee decided to step in and stop the fight. In 2:47 of action, Rahiki landed 22 significant strikes. With the win, Rahiki improved to 9-0 and is now 2-0 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Giants to Promote No. 1-Ranked Prospect Bryce Eldridge to MLB Roster
The San Francisco Giants are promoting top first base prospect Bryce Eldridge to the major league roster ahead of Monday's contest against the San Diego Padres. Eldridge is considered the team's No. 1-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 20 in the sport. Eldridge was in serious consideration to break camp as a first baseman/designated hitter, sharing time with Rafael Devers, but ultimately fell short in the competition. However, Eldridge has enjoyed a productive start to the campaign with Triple-A Sacramento and will earn an early promotion to the majors. Through 30 games with the River Cats this spring, Eldridge has gone deep five times while holding a .333/.445/.518 slash line. Even though Eldridge struggled in his brief MLB stint last season, he is a top target on the waiver wire ahead of his promotion, given his elite raw power upside.
Source: Susan Slusser
Source: Susan Slusser
Jonas Brodin Out for Games 1 and 2 Against Colorado
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) did not travel with the Minnesota Wild to Colorado. Brodin will not play on Sunday night or Tuesday night versus the Avalanche. Brodin has battled several injuries this season while missing a total of 20 regular-season contests. Brodin suffered a lower-body injury during Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. He tried to come back against Colorado, but the earliest anyone expects him back is over the weekend. Brodin had four goals and 14 assists during the regular season. He added an assist over five playoff starts. Brodin's chances of playing in Game are very much up in the air.
Source: Dylan Loucks
Source: Dylan Loucks
Joel Eriksson Ek Will Miss First Two Games of Colorado Series
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) did not travel to Colorado on Sunday. His lower-body injury will cause him to miss at least the first two games of the series against the Avalanche. The hope is that the extra rest between Games 2 and 3 will be a huge asset. Eriksson Ek got banged up and had not been quite right the last two games of the Dallas series. Almost an extra week's worth of rest could prove extremely valuable. It does seem that Eriksson Ek is likely to return for Game 3 on Saturday, but do not be so sure. After all, injuries often take a life of their own in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Source: Minnesota Wild
Source: Minnesota Wild
Joel Kiviranta Remains Out of the Lineup Versus Minnesota
Colorado Avalanche forward Joel Kiviranta (undisclosed) will not be able to return on Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild. He did not skate over the weekend at all and had already missed two games. For a day-to-day issue, missing skates is crucial in determining the status of a player. Kiviranta's next chance to play is on Tuesday in Game 2. If he cannot go, then the Colorado left winger would then potentially be a question mark to travel to Minnesota. Also, there is no guarantee Kiviranta would get into the lineup. The fourth-liner had three goals and six assists in 51 games during the regular season.
Source: Bailey Curtis
Source: Bailey Curtis
Anthony Volpe Reinstated From Injured List, Optioned to Triple-A
According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the New York Yankees have activated shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A. Volpe was expected to take on the starting shortstop role in the Bronx ahead of his return from injury, but the Yankees will instead keep him in the minor leagues for the time being. During his 13-game rehab assignment with Double-A and Triple-A, the former top prospect held a .250/.306/.318 slash line with one home run and two stolen bases. Volpe was held out of action early in the season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Last season, the infielder held a low .212 AVG but showed upside in the power and speed departments, hitting 19 home runs with swiping 18 bags. For the time being, Jose Caballero figures to be the primary shortstop and is worth adding in all standard formats.
Source: Joel Sherman
Source: Joel Sherman
Josh Manson Out for Game 1 Against Minnesota
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) got through an entire practice on Saturday unscathed. However, that was not enough, as the Colorado defenseman will not play in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild. Manson has not played since aggravating an injury on April 23 against the Los Angeles Kings. Many hoped the injury was not that serious, but it is significant enough. Manson had two assists in three games, but his physical presence will be missed against the Wild on Sunday night. The next chance he will have to return is Tuesday night. The concern is that his upper-body issue is not really a day-to-day problem, as head coach Jared Bednar insists.
Source: Evan Rawal
Source: Evan Rawal
Carter Bryant Iffy for Game 1 Against Timberwolves
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (foot) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The 20-year-old rookie is dealing with a right foot sprain and could miss his first career playoff game. While Bryant saw an uptick in playing time during the middle of the first-round series against Portland due to Victor Wembanyama's concussion, his overall involvement remained limited. In 9.2 minutes per game, Bryant averaged 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes are likely to split the available minutes if Bryant has to sit out Monday's action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid Considered Probable for Monday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip) is probable for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Monday. During the first-round matchup against Boston, Philadelphia had Embiid on the injury report due to his recovery from an appendectomy. Ahead of Round 2, the former MVP has been listed on the report with a right hip contusion. It's a new health issue for Embiid, but the probable tag indicates that he is expected to play on Monday night. Embiid made a strong return to the lineup in the series against Boston, averaging 28.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 36.5 minutes per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyle Anderson Available for Round 2 Opener
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 1 matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran missed the final game of Round 1 against Denver due to illness. Even when he was healthy, Anderson didn't get much of a look against the Nuggets, averaging just 7.0 minutes per game. He could have a more significant role against San Antonio, depending on the status of Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf). Both are listed as questionable for Monday's game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ayo Dosunmu Tagged as Questionable on Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is considered questionable for Monday's Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. He could return to the lineup after missing Game 6 against Denver on Thursday due to a calf issue. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Dosunmu is day-to-day. Before his injury, Dosunmu made a big impact against the Nuggets, averaging 21.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. The Timberwolves also have Anthony Edwards (knee) on the injury report. He isn't expected to return before Game 3, giving Dosunmu an opportunity to take on a larger role again if he shakes off the questionable tag.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Listed as Questionable for Game 1 Against Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been listed as questionable for Monday's second-round series opener against the San Antonio Spurs. On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Edwards is hopeful of returning to action in Game 3 of the series. But the questionable designation leaves open the possibility that Edwards will be available for Game 1. Edwards has traveled with the team to San Antonio and was cleared for basketball activities ahead of Monday's morning shootaround. With Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) sidelined, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaden McDaniels stood out in Minnesota's series-clinching win over Denver. The two are expected to take on more offensive responsibility again if the Timberwolves remain without Edwards and Dosunmu on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
