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Spencer Strider Fans Seven in Rehab Start, Joining the Braves Next?
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) took the loss for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, but he looked good in what could be his final minor-league rehab start before making his 2026 season debut with the Braves. Strider allowed two earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out seven in five innings of work for the Stripers. He threw 50 of his 82 pitches for strikes, generated 16 swings and misses, and hit 96.9 mph on the radar gun. All signs are pointing to the 27-year-old being reinstated from the 15-day injured list soon to rejoin Atlanta's starting rotation. If Strider is activated this week, he'll be lined up to make his first start of 2026 on the road in Denver at hitter-friendly Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies this weekend. Strider broke out in 2023 with a league-high 20 wins, 281 strikeouts, and a 2.85 FIP, but he made only two starts in 2024 after having elbow surgery, and he wasn't quite the same in 2025 following surgery. He's worth stashing and taking a chance on to see if he can rediscover his pre-injury form for the Braves. Strider is rostered in 90% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Nick Lodolo Looks Good in First Rehab Start
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) looked good in his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday with High-A Dayton, throwing five scoreless innings for a win with two hits allowed, no walks, and seven strikeouts. Lodolo was initially pulled off his first rehab assignment due to a setback with the blister on his pitching hand. The talented southpaw has been on the 15-day injured list since the start of the 2026 season, but he could be getting close to his season debut after another rehab start or two. Lodolo threw 39 of his 51 pitches for strikes on Sunday. Look for him to move up to a higher minor-league affiliate for his next rehab start, which should come later this week. When ready, the former first-rounder in 2019 out of TCU will have a starting rotation spot waiting for him in Cincinnati, and his high-strikeout upside makes him worth stashing in all fantasy baseball formats. Despite having yet to pitch for the Reds this year, Lodolo is rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Max Clark Extending Dominant Stretch at Triple-A
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has continued to impress at Triple-A and remains a top prospect to stash. Clark was given the opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster but was sent to Triple-A to begin the regular season. Even though he fell just short of the competition, Clark has looked quite comfortable with Toledo and remains on the verge of his MLB debut. Through his first 24 games with the top club in the Detroit system, the former first-round selection has carried a .305/.382/.452 slash line with an .835 OPS. During this stretch, Clark has launched just one home run but tallied nine doubles, swiped eight bags, and held an impressive 14:13 K:BB. While the Detroit outfield appears to be crowded at the moment, another injury could push Clark to the big leagues. He remains a top option to stash in five-outfielder formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jeremiah Estrada Begins Rehab Assignment
San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jeremiah Estrada (elbow) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore last Friday by throwing a scoreless inning with a strikeout for the Storm, according to MLB.com. Estrada landed on the 15-day injured list on April 10 after feeling "tightness" in his right elbow while playing catch. He was diagnosed with right-elbow tendinitis, but the fact that he's already pitching in games again means he could come off the IL soon to rejoin the Friars' bullpen. The 27-year-old's velocity was down considerably before he landed on the IL, and he didn't look like his previous dominant self on the mound. Estrada allowed six runs (four earned) on five hits while walking five and striking out eight in his seven relief innings for SD before landing on the shelf. He can be a nice arm to roster in leagues that count holds, but Mason Miller has the ninth locked down in San Diego. Estrada is currently rostered in just 11% of fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Logan Henderson Continues to Soar Atop Stash Rankings in Week 5
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson continues to perform at a high level at Triple-A and is on the verge of returning to the major leagues. Since returning after his one spot-start with the Brewers this season, Henderson has logged 9 2/3 innings (three outings) with a near-perfect 0.93 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 12:7 K:BB. While his command has not been perfect, Henderson has been able to show high-end strikeout upside while limiting the damage in the box score. Last summer, Henderson made his MLB debut and looked more than comfortable in his first five MLB starts, carrying a 1.78 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 25 1/3 innings. Currently, the Brewers do not have a clear opening for the young right-hander, but given his prior success in the majors and current dominance at Triple-A, he is a top candidate to put in an "N/A" spot in deeper 12-team leagues in Week 5.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Is Bryce Eldridge Still Worth Stashing Amid Power Skid?
San Francisco Giants first-base prospect Bryce Eldridge has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A but still holds high-end upside in all 12-team formats. Over his last 10 contests at Sacramento, the team's No. 1 hitting prospect has seen his production take a steep decline, as he has held a .189/.250/.216 line with a low .466 OPS. During this stretch, Eldridge has hit just one extra-base hit (a double) while posting a 13:3 K:BB. However, over his first 15 games, Eldridge was swinging a scorching hot bat, carrying a .368/.493/.561 line with five doubles, two home runs, 14 runs, and 11 RBI. Eldridge made his MLB debut last summer but struggled over his brief stint, holding a .476 OPS. While he may be in a bit of a slump at the plate, given San Francisco's lack of proven options at first base and DH outside of Rafael Devers, Eldridge remains a high-end stash option in Week 5.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Manny Machado Clubs Two Homers, Starting to Turn Things Around?
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado broke out at the plate in the team's 12-7 loss in Mexico City on Sunday to the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .209 and his OPS to .690. Baseballs were flying all over the yard in Mexico City on Sunday at hitter-friendly Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu, and fantasy managers are hoping that the strong performance will get Machado going offensively after his slow start to the 2026 campaign. Both of the 33-year-old veteran's homers came against D-Backs right-handed starter Ryne Nelson. The former third overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 2010 is now up to four home runs on the year with 16 RBI, 15 runs scored, and a stolen base in 91 at-bats. Machado hasn't been hitting the ball as hard as we're used to, but the seven-time All-Star still has his plate discipline intact and has walked 17 times while striking out 22 times.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Robby Snelling Still Holds Priority Stash Upside Despite Rough Outing
Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling took a big step back in his most recent outing at Triple-A, but remains a high-end stash candidate among pitching prospects. On April 24, Snelling had his worst outing of the young season, logging five innings of two-run ball with two hits and five walks. He struck out only four. Walks have not been a real issue for Snelling at the top level of the minor leagues, so managers should not be overly concerned. Over his first four games of the campaign (19 innings), the southpaw struck out 31 hitters while walking only nine with a 1.89 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. Last summer, during his first look at Triple-A, Snelling was just as sharp, holding a 1.27 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP over 63 2/3 innings. Given his track record at Triple-A, Snelling appears to be on the verge of his MLB debut.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Is Charlie Condon the Top Hitting Prospect to Stash?
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has continued to perform at an elite level at Triple-A and remains a high-end hitting prospect to target for fantasy baseball. Condon nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was assigned to Triple-A to put the final touches on his development. However, with Triple-A, the former Georgia superstar has been nothing short of dominant and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Through his first 20 games of the campaign, Condon has posted a .276/.406/.474 line with an .880 OPS. During this stretch, Condon has launched four home runs, added three doubles, and held an 18:16 K:BB. Given that TJ Rumfield (the team's current first baseman) holds a modest .555 OPS over his last 16 contests, Condon could be in the mix to earn a promotion in the near future. His power upside playing in Coors Field makes him a high-end stash candidate.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Anthony Volpe Expected to Rejoin Yankees on Wednesday or Thursday
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is expected to play a couple more minor-league rehab games with Double-A Somerset before joining the Yankees between Wednesday and Thursday, according to Francys Romero. Volpe is close to being reinstated from the 10-day injured list this week. The 24-year-old played through a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder for most of last year before having surgery in the offseason. In eight rehab games with Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Volpe has looked good at the plate, going 8-for-26 (.308) with a home run, three RBI, five runs scored, and two stolen bases in 27 plate appearances. Don't be surprised if Volpe doesn't actually make his 2026 season debut for the Yanks until this Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. When he does return, it will mean less playing time for the speedy Jose Caballero. Volpe has hit just .222/.283/.379 in his three big-league seasons across 472 games played, but he has a 20-20 season in 2023 as a rookie and can provide decent counting stats as a middle infielder for fantasy managers in mixed leagues. Volpe is currently only rostered in 8% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Francys Romero
Source: Francys Romero
Elian Pena Emerging as Top Dynasty Stash in Mets System?
New York Mets infield prospect Elian Pena is off to a dominant start to his time at Low-A St. Lucie. Over his first 19 contests at this level, the 19-year-old infielder has posted an impressive .338/.457/.459 line with a .916 OPS. He has gone deep once, added six doubles, and swiped eight bags. He has only struck out 13 times and walked 16 times. Pena made his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League during the 2025 campaign and held a .292/.421/.528 line with a similar .949 OPS. While his MLB debut remains several seasons away, the young infielder is a name to keep a close eye on as he could gradually emerge as the top prospect in the Mets system. For now, he is a top stash candidate in deep dynasty leagues as he could reach High-A in the second half.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Yankees to Make Decision on Giancarlo Stanton on Monday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the team expects to make a decision on outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) before the series opener on Monday versus the Texas Rangers, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton was pulled from Friday's series opener against the Houston Astros due to right-calf soreness, and he didn't play in the final two games of the series on Saturday or Sunday. The Yankees will decide on Monday whether Stanton will need a trip to the 10-day injured list, although that could be even more likely to happen now that outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a strong start to the season on the farm. The 36-year-old Stanton still has high-end power from the right side of the plate when he's healthy, but staying healthy continues to be an issue for the former MVP and five-time All-Star. Stanton should be stashed in fantasy leagues if he goes on the IL. In his first 90 at-bats, he's hitting .256 (23-for-90) with three home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs scored, and one stolen base.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Mookie Betts Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) has been taking batting practice in the cage, and manager Dave Roberts said that Betts could begin a minor-league rehab assignment during the weekend of May 1-3 or early the following week, according to MLB.com. Betts landed on the 10-day injured list on April 5 with a right-oblique strain, but barring a setback during his rehab assignment, he could be back with the big-league squad at some point next week. The 33-year-old former MVP and eight-time All-Star had a disappointing 2025 campaign despite playing in 150 regular-season games, and he landed on the IL after just eight games this year. Betts had gone 5-for-28 (.179) in his first eight games before injuring his oblique with two home runs, seven RBI, and seven runs scored. He needs to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy baseball leagues while he rehabs. In the meantime, second-year infielder Hyeseong Kim has been getting starts at the 6 in L.A. as he heats up offensively.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Gregory Soto Continues to be Part of a Closer-by-Committee Approach
Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Gregory Soto (2-0) has been excellent so far in 2026, making 14 appearances on the season with a 1.98 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings pitched. Under the hood, he has also been dominant (1.86 xERA and .137 xBA). Currently, he is splitting closing duties with right-hander Dennis Santana, who earned 16 saves last season. Although Soto's stuff and stats project better than Santana's, Santana is still throwing the ball well, with a 0.69 ERA and 0.85 WHIP; however, regression may catch up with Santana at some point, as he has a 3.52 xERA and is missing fewer bats (25.3 percent whiff rate to Soto's 31.1 percent). While Soto holds standalone value as things are now, he appears to be the higher upside reliever to roster amongst the two Pirate backend relievers, making him a must-add reliever in deeper formats.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Kyren Williams Becoming a Better Dynasty Value by the Day
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has finished as the RB9 or better in each of the past three years, and a league-winning season looked inevitable had he not missed significant time in his 2023 breakout campaign. For the first time since 2016, the Rams did not add to the running back room through the NFL Draft, and yet the 25-year-old Williams continues to slide in dynasty rankings, currently slotting in as RotoBaller's RB17. Concerns of Blake Corum's expanding role are justified after the team seemed to make a concerted effort to keep Williams fresh down the stretch, and with Corum's five rushing touchdowns trailing only Derrick Henry over the final six weeks of the season, he has rightfully earned more touches moving forward. That said, Williams' contract runs through 2028, and even 55-60% of the running back snaps and the bulk of the receiving work in what again projects to be one of the most high-powered offenses in the league could result in another RB1 finish, making him a smart buy at his current cost.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Spencer Arrighetti Dominates the Yankees Sunday, Must-Add Moving Forward
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti dominated the Yankees on Sunday, going seven innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, one walk, and punching out eight batters. On the season, Arighetti (3-0) now owns a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched. Next up for him is a road battle in Boston to take on the Red Sox, making him a continued must-add arm off the waiver wire if available. The Astros' pitching has been a glaring weak spot thus far in 2026, with a 5.97 ERA, which ranks last in MLB. With Arighetti pitching the way he is, he has no threat of losing his role, even once Hunter Brown (shoulder) returns from the injured list. Arighetti has now made three starts with the Astros in 2026, working at least five innings and allowing two or fewer earned runs in each. If available on your waiver wire, he is a must-add in all formats moving forward.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Is it Time to Move on From Ben Sinnott?
Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott was a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and with that draft capital came lofty fantasy expectations. Unfortunately, the third-year player, who showed flashes of dynamism at Kansas State, has yet to top 36 receiving yards in any game while playing mostly behind the almost-36-year-old Zach Ertz. With the Commanders committing nearly $17 million of guaranteed money to Chig Okonkwo on the first day of free agency, Sinnott appears to remain buried on the depth chart. Even with two-time Pro Bowler Terry McLaurin sidelined for much of the season and Washington using heavy personnel at one of the highest rates in the league in 2025, Sinnott was unable to stand out among a group of pass catchers led by a 29-year-old Deebo Samuel Sr., who remains unsigned as the calendar approaches May. With McLaurin expected to return to full health and the Commanders spending a third-round draft pick on Clemson's Antonio Williams, Sinnott is approaching roster-clogging status as dynasty managers look to free up bench spots for the incoming crop of rookies.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Joey Cantillo Remains a Strong Streamer Option For the Guardians Moving Forward
Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo has been rock solid in 2026, posting a 3.26 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 27.2 percent strikeout rate. Under the hood, he has been solid as well, with a 3.85 xERA and .226 xBA. The Guardians also know how to develop pitchers, and, pitching for an organization that typically squeezes the most out of its pitchers, Cantillo remains a good add in most 12- or more-team formats. Cantillo has made six starts on the season and has yet to allow more than three earned runs in any of those outings. While he does not work deep into games, having gone only six innings in one of those starts, he limits loud contact and big innings. Last season, in 95 1/3 innings over 13 games, he posted a 3.21 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Now, through six starts this year, we have a 19-start sample size for Cantillo, in which he has been in the mid-threes ERA with a WHIP between 1.25 and 1.32, which is valuable to own in fantasy baseball. Next up for Cantillo is a start at the Athletics over the weekend.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Sam Darnold Still a Reliable Dynasty Hold
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold won the Super Bowl in his first year with Seattle after rehabilitating his career in one season with the Minnesota Vikings. Darnold finished as the QB14 in 2025 after a top-10 finish in 2024. In both Seattle and Minnesota, he was able to support All-Pro wide receivers, most recently helping Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win the league's Offensive Player of the Year Award. Having topped 25 passing touchdowns only once and never adding more than 217 yards on the ground, though, his own fantasy ceiling may be limited. At RotoBaller's dynasty QB21, Darnold feels accurately priced, and the nine-year veteran should be able to continue delivering reliable QB2 floors. His current deal with Seattle runs through the 2027 season, and he will be almost 31 years old when he gets to that point, so he may not see much of the traditional dynasty bump that comes with a new contract, but barring the unforeseen, he should remain a safe hold for as long as he's tied to Smith-Njigba.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Alex Vesia a Top Closer Handcuff to Stash?
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia will have the chance to pick up some save opportunities for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz (elbow) expected to miss around three months after he had surgery on his right elbow to remove loose bodies. Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen are also among the Dodgers relievers with a chance to close out games; however, Treinen has struggled, posting a 4.50 ERA and now has two blown saves on the season. Scott earned the save on April 23; however, Vesia is two-for-two on save opportunities after closing out two games on April 11 and April 14. Vesia has a 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 9 1/3 innings pitched on the season, and although this may be a committee for the time being, Vesia has the opportunity to take over if he can outperform Scott and Treinen, and at the very least, split save opportunities while Diaz is out, making him fantasy relevant in deeper formats.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Brandon Hagel Pops Up With Two Goals in Sunday's Win
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel continued to terrorize the Montreal Canadiens defense on Sunday, scoring two third-period goals in a 3-2 comeback victory. He tied the game early in the period with a power-play marker and knotted the series at two with an even-strength goal five minutes from the end. Hagel has scored in all four games against Montreal, becoming the first player in Lightning history with as many as six goals through the first four games of a postseason campaign. He's the third Tampa player with a four-game goal streak in the playoffs, joining Steven Stamkos and Vincent Lecavalier. Remarkably, Hagel has lit the lamp six times with only nine attempts on net. He has also picked up one assist in the series, bringing his total to seven points this postseason -- tied with four other players, including teammate Jake Guentzel, for the second-most in the league.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Could Dynasty Managers See One More Sell Window for Justin Fields?
The Kansas City Chiefs sent a 2027 sixth-round pick to the New York Jets to acquire quarterback Justin Fields at the start of the league year, and the former first-round pick could be the team's Week 1 starter if Patrick Mahomes is not yet fully recovered from the ACL tear that cost him the final three weeks of the 2025 season. Now playing for his fourth team in as many years, Fields has been a massive disappointment by NFL standards, but his rushing upside has made him a legitimate fantasy week-winner at almost every stop. With one year remaining on the $40 million deal he signed with the Jets, what he's able to show in relief of Mahomes becomes all the more significant before hitting the open market again in 2027. For dynasty managers who have held Fields this long, the opening weeks of the season could be the final chance to recoup anything of value for RotoBaller's QB35.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Harrison a Must-Add off Waiver Wire After Dominant Start
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison put together arguably the best start of his MLB career on Sunday, going six innings, allowing only one hit, no earned runs, one walk, and punching out 12 batters. Harrison had 23 whiffs, 13 of which came on his four-seamer and fired in 71 percent of his pitches for strikes. The outing was a much-needed bounce-back effort for Harrison, as his start earlier in the week in Detroit was very inefficient and required 72 pitches over three innings. On the season, Harrison is now (2-1) with a 30:8 K:BB ratio, 2.28 ERA, and a 1.06 WHIP. His next start lines up over the weekend in Washington to take on the Nationals, where Harrison will be a popular streamer given his recent effort on Sunday. In 12-team formats, Harrison is a must-add off the waiver wire and should not be available given his recent performance and connection to the Brewers organization, which continuously squeezes out every ounce of talent from their pitchers.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Nathan MacKinnon Records Three Points in Series-Clincher
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and dished out one assist as the team completed a first-round sweep of the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, winning 5-1 on the road. MacKinnon opened the scoring on the power play in the first period and added a couple more points in the third. His second goal of the game came on an empty net. Colorado dominated the series despite MacKinnon finishing scoreless in two of the four games. Regardless, MacKinnon is averaging a point per game through his first four postseason outings in 2026 and still has room to improve.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Dallas Goedert a Dynasty Bargain After Flurry of Eagles' Moves
Tight end rooms around the league were shaken up when nine tight ends were selected within the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, and one of the incumbents who will now have to fend off rookie competition is the Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert. The Eagles spent the 54th overall pick on Vanderbilt prospect Eli Stowers, making him the second tight end selected in a loaded class. The nine-year veteran Goedert finished 2025 with 591 yards and 11 touchdowns on 60 receptions but will need to reestablish himself among a completely reworked group of pass catchers. With the team expected to trade away A.J. Brown on or shortly after June 1st, Philadelphia added Marquise Brown and Dontayvion Wicks through free agency and trade before spending a first-round pick on USC wide receiver Makai Lemon and a second on Stowers. The good news for the 2018 second-round pick is that with Stowers profiling more as a jumbo slot than a traditional Y-tight end, none of the new additions truly threaten Goedert's existing role. After re-upping on his own one-year deal this offseason, Goedert could still see more involvement than Philadelphia's most recent moves would suggest, making him a short-term bargain for depth-seeking dynasty managers at RotoBaller's TE22.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bowen Byram Extends Goal Streak to Three Games
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram continued to make a big impact in the first-round series against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, contributing a goal and an assist in a huge 6-1 road win. He has recorded back-to-back multi-point games and is only the third defenseman in franchise history to score in three consecutive postseason outings. Meanwhile, Owen Power has become the third rearguard in NHL history to record an assist in each of his first four career playoff games. Boston has limited Rasmus Dahlin to one assist and no goals, but the Sabres' blue line has still played a major role on offense. World-class performances from the likes of Byram have given the team a chance to finish the series in five games on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
John Carlson Delivers Two Assists in Game 4 Victory
Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson recorded two assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers. His work on the power play helped Mikael Granlund score in the second period, and he set up Jeffrey Viel for a 3-3 game-tying goal late in the third. Carlson has been a great addition to the Ducks, posting four assists in four playoff outings. He has also been a rock on defense, averaging 2.25 blocks per game. Another all-around effort will be needed from Carlson in Tuesday's Game 5 as the Ducks try to finish off Connor McDavid's crew.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Connor McDavid Bags Pair of Power-Play Assists in 100th Playoff Game
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid marked his 100th career playoff game with two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. With McDavid leading the charge, the Oilers jumped ahead 3-2 in the third period but couldn't secure a road victory, leaving them with a 3-1 series deficit. While Edmonton is once again dealing with a leaky defense in the postseason, McDavid's performance hasn't been at the level we've come to expect. He has registered one goal and three assists in four games, picking up only one even-strength point. With his team facing elimination in Game 5, McDavid will likely carry a heavy workload on Tuesday night.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jason Zucker Makes Early Exit in Blowout Win
Buffalo Sabres winger Jason Zucker (undisclosed) exited the action midway through the third period in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins, Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site reports. After taking a 4-0 lead in the first period, Buffalo was already in cruise control at that point, which could mean Zucker's exit was for precautionary reasons. Tyler Kozak (undisclosed) also didn't finish the game for the Sabres, who went up 3-1 in the series. Zucker had a hot finish to the regular season, but he hasn't been very sharp in the playoffs. The veteran is still looking for his first points against the Bruins, failing to score with eight attempts on net. An update on Zucker and Kozak is expected before Tuesday's Game 5.
Source: Jourdon LaBarber
Source: Jourdon LaBarber
De'Aaron Fox Notches Game-High 28 Points Sunday
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox contributed a game-high 28 points in Sunday's 114-93 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Victor Wembanyama's return to action and his performance were in focus in this game, but Fox enjoyed a brilliant outing in the background. He had an 11-for-17 record from the field, going 4-for-8 with the three-ball, and also made a mark with six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and two blocks. This was clearly Fox's best performance of the postseason, although his average numbers are looking solid. The two-time All-Star has tallied 20.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
