May 18, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop
Ezequiel Tovar came up clutch for his team during Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This was Tovar's second game back after missing time on the injured list due to a hip contusion. It appears that injury is behind him as Tovar was hitting everything thrown at him on Saturday. He went 5-for-6 at the plate, which included a solo home run in the third inning. The five knocks was a career-high for Tovar as he also notched three singles and a triple in the win on Saturday. The 23-year-old figures to be a force in the middle of the Rockies batting order. Tovar should be rostered in most 12-team fantasy formats right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May 18, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Jarren Duran singled and hit a two-run home run in a 2-for-5 day at the plate, collecting four RBI in the team's 7-6 win over the Braves on Saturday. It could have been an even more fruitful fantasy performance, but he was caught stealing once. The left-handed hitter has had a productive season thus far, hitting .262 with three home runs, 27 RBI, 24 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases, putting him in the top 24 in fantasy scoring among outfielders. Even with yesterday's home run, the 28-year-old is on pace for 10 home runs, far less than the 21 he hit last season, which will surely disappoint fantasy managers who were expecting more, but he's also on pace for 40 steals, which would be more than the 34 he swiped last year.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Matthew Lugo has seen increased playing time over the last week or so. Lugo has started in each of the last three games and played in seven straight contests. Since being called up, Lugo is batting .381 with three homers and six RBI. He has collected five hits over the last three games, which includes a 2-for-5 performance with a solo homer on Saturday. He figures to continue seeing regular playing time until
Mike Trout (knee) returns to the lineup. Lugo isn't a great fantasy option, but is worth a look in deep leagues or AL-only formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May 18, 2025
Colorado Rockies catcher
Hunter Goodman went 3-for-6 in Saturday's 14-12 win over the Diamondbacks, with a single, a double, and a home run in the contest. He collected four RBI and scored twice as well. The 25-year-old has five multi-hit efforts in his last eight games, which has pushed his season slash line to .300/.354/.506 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, and 24 runs scored in 43 games (175 PA). Somewhat surprisingly, the former fourth-round draft pick is the second-highest scoring catcher for fantasy right now, and should continue to be an RBI producer while he's hitting cleanup for Colorado. He can still be found on the waiver wire in over 30 percent of leagues, is OF eligible on Yahoo! as well, and has a seven-game homestand at Coors Field beginning Monday.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Colorado Rockies outfielder
Jordan Beck went 3-for-5 with a walk, a triple, and two home runs in Saturday's 14-12 win over the Diamondbacks, collecting three RBI and scoring four times in the process. Beck was 1-for-13 (.077) over his previous four games coming into Saturday, but with his ability to draw a walk, the 24-year-old has now reached base at least once in 15 consecutive games. The multi-HR effort was his third of the season already, and the right-handed hitter has put together a .265-8-16-24-5 stat line with a .386 wOBA and 133 wRC+ through 35 games played. Beck's strikeout rate of 27.5 percent is a bit high, but with his ability to get on base, steal bases, and hit home runs, he should probably be rostered in more than 20 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and his next seven games after Sunday will come at Coors Field.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Los Angeles Angels catcher
Logan O'Hoppe went 2-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in an 11-9 win over the Dodgers on Saturday. His 10th home run of the season came in the seventh inning and was a go-ahead, three-run shot that gave the Angels a 9-7 lead. The 6-foot-2 backstop had been cold coming into the contest, going 2-for-27 (.074) in the previous eight games heading into Saturday. The right-handed hitter's slash line currently stands at .254/.289/.485 with a .334 wOBA and 114 wRC+. With 14 runs scored and 23 RBI, he still ranks within the top 10 in fantasy scoring at the catcher position. A 68.2 percent contact rate and 33.1 percent strikeout rate don't foretell a return to a solid batting average, but a 17.0 percent barrel rate should mean the home runs will continue throughout the season.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor finished Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars with one assist. In a closely contested affair, the Jets opened the scoring through Mark Scheifele 5:28 into the second period, but could not end their nine-game road losing streak in the playoffs and were defeated in the series 4-2. Connor had a superb postseason campaign, finishing with 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 13 games, the third-highest scoring total for a single playoff run in franchise history. However, he will be disappointed that he scored only five times on 45 shots after leading the Jets with 41 goals during the regular season. Connor fell just short of his first 100-point campaign in 2024-25, adding 56 assists to his tally in 82 appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored the team's only goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime defeat against the Dallas Stars. Scheifele lost his father unexpectedly overnight before Saturday's Game 6, but decided to play in the contest and made a big impact. He put Winnipeg ahead early in the second period with his only shot on goal and recorded a career-high nine hits in 18:51 of ice time. However, Scheifele also committed a costly penalty near the end of regulation and was in the sin bin when Dallas ended the game and the series 1:33 into overtime. Scheifele averaged a point per game in the playoffs and enjoyed a career year during the regular season, notching 87 points (39 goals, 48 assists) in 92 outings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin ended a five-game point drought on Saturday with a power-play assist in a 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets. He helped set up Thomas Harley's series-clinching goal just 1:33 into overtime. Seguin started the postseason strong but struggled to make an impact in the series against the Jets. He will hope that Game 6 marks a turning point for him. The veteran has recorded three goals and five points in 13 postseason appearances this year, sending 17 shots on the net.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen finished Saturday's 2-1 overtime win in Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets with one assist. His work on the offensive end helped Dallas tie the score at one 11:12 into the second period, with Sam Steel being the goal-scorer. Heiskanen finished the contest with a plus-one rating and took two shots on goal while recording one hit in 23:40 of ice time. This was Heiskanen's third appearance since returning from a knee injury, and he logged the most playing time by far since his comeback. The Finnish rearguard now boasts two assists for the playoffs and has registered six shots on goal and four hits. Dallas is set to meet the Edmonton Oilers and their star-studded offense in the Western Conference Finals, making Heiskanen's return to form very important.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley had a hand in both goals in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets that sent the team to the Conference Finals. The rising star assisted Sam Steel on the game-tying goal in the second period and potted the game-winner himself with only 1:33 played in the extra frame. Harley found the back of the net on the power play, scoring for the fourth time in these playoffs. In 13 outings, he has also recorded seven assists, while doing his fair share of the dirty work with 29 blocks and 18 hits. Even with Miro Heiskanen back in the lineup, Harley has continued to log major minutes in defense and looks set to be a key figure for Dallas for the rest of the postseason campaign.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey sustained an apparent knee injury in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. He was forced to exit the contest in the second period, logging only 14:55 of ice time in the elimination game. "It's not good," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said about Morrissey's injury after the game. "He's banged up pretty good." The 30-year-old also suffered an upper-body injury during the postseason, which caused him to miss one game. Morrissey will now have the entire offseason to get back into game shape. Winnipeg's No. 1 defenseman has become one of the top fantasy producers among blue-liners, recording three consecutive 60-point campaigns. He finished this season with 14 goals, 48 assists, 172 shots, and 113 blocks in 80 appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
May
18,
2025
Washington
Nationals
starting
pitcher
Jake
Irvin
yielded
five
hits
and
two
earned
runs
over
6
1/3
innings
in
his
team's
10-6
victory
over
the
Baltimore
Orioles.
He
struck
out
six
and
issued
one
free
pass
to
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May 17, 2025
Baltimore Orioles second baseman
Jackson Holliday went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in Saturday's 10-6 road loss to the Washington Nationals. The former first-overall pick had a brutal stretch in mid-April, but he's picked it up in recent weeks and has been excellent in May. Since the calendar flipped, Holliday is hitting .302 (16-for-53) with three homers, three doubles, five runs, and seven RBI (13 games). He's been even better over his previous two outings with a .500 average and three of his six extra-base hits on the month. The 21-year-old has had trouble adjusting to major-league pitching since his debut in 2024, but he's on track for his best month in the bigs by far if he can sustain this pace.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May
17,
2025
New
York
Mets
reliever
Edwin
Diaz
fired
a
clean
ninth
inning
in
Saturday's
3-2
win
over
the
New
York
Yankees
to
earn
his
tenth
save
of
the
season.
He
allowed
no
hits
and
struck
out
two
read more...
May 17, 2025
Boston Red Sox designated hitter
Rafael Devers went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in his team's 7-6 walk-off win against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old singled, doubled, scored twice, and drew a walk. Devers struck out in the bottom of the first inning, but that was the last time Atlanta would keep him off base. He knocked in his first run with an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh off Braves reliever
Aaron Bummer, and scored one batter later when teammate
Alex Bregman doubled him home, cutting the deficit to 6-4. Then, in the bottom of the ninth, Devers sent a hanging
Pierce Johnson curveball 402 feet over the right-field wall to walk it off. It was his eighth homer, and the three-hit performance has brought him up to an excellent .284 average and .402 OBP (.896 OPS). He sure has put the early-season slump behind him.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 17, 2025
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher
Matthew Boyd allowed four hits and three earned runs in Saturday's 7-3 win against their cross-town rivals, the Chicago White Sox. Boyd struck out eight and walked none to earn his sixth quality start (third straight), improving to 4-2 in 2025. He was mostly excellent, but ran into trouble with the long ball as
Chase Meidroth and Timothy Elko both tagged him for solo home runs in the first and fifth innings. It's been more of an issue for him recently, letting up four of the seven against him across his last three outings. Still, the veteran was solid again, as he's yet to yield more than three earned runs in any of his nine appearances. Boyd will carry a strong 2.98 ERA and 1.20 WHIP into his next trip to the mound, which figures to come against the Cincinnati Reds late next week.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 17, 2025
Minnesota Twins pitcher
Pablo Lopez blanked the Milwaukee Brewers across six innings of work in Saturday's 7-0 road win over the Milwaukee Brewers. It was Minnesota's third straight shutout victory. The Venezuela native let up two hits, walked two, and struck out six in the dominant effort. Lopez fired 66 of 95 pitches for strikes, and induced 14 swings-and-misses (nine on his fastball) for a strong 33% CSW. Despite only three quality starts in eight appearances, he's been stellar -- allowing more than two earned runs just once (four), against the Giants in his last start. He'll sport an excellent 2.40 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over 49 innings (49:9 K:BB) the next time he toes the rubber, which should come late next week at home against the Kansas City Royals.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher
Drew Rasmussen threw six scoreless innings in his team's 4-0 win against the Miami Marlins. The 29-year-old righty yielded four hits and struck out five to collect his first quality start of 2025 -- improving to 2-4. Two of the four hits against him came in the first inning (singles), but he quickly shut it down and would settle in for a few frames before allowing a double in the fourth and sixth. Rasmussen has been solid through nine starts, bolstering a 2.93 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 46 innings (40 strikeouts). That's pretty much what we've grown to expect from him, though it's worth mentioning that his strikeout rate is down a bit (22.2%) and he's affording opponents his highest average exit velocity (90.8 MPH) and xBA (.269) since 2021. He'll square off against the Toronto Blue Jays at home next week.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May
17,
2025
According
to
ESPN's
Ramona
Shelburne,
Boston
Celtics
forward
Jaylen
Brown
(knee)
finished
the
season
with
a
partially
torn
meniscus.
The
28-year-old
was
burdened
by
a
right
knee
injury
at
the
end
of
the
regular
season
and
read more...
May 17, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher
Zack Wheeler was dominant on Saturday, blanking the Pittsburgh Pirates over six innings in his team's 5-2 home win. He allowed three hits, struck out six, and issued one free pass to earn his sixth straight quality start -- improving to 5-1 through ten appearances. All three of the hits Wheeler yielded were singles, as he continues to shut down lineups. The 34-year-old hasn't let up more than two earned runs in over a month (Apr. 13). After the scoreless outing, he's down to a sterling 2.67 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 80:12 K:BB ratio across 64 innings. He'll carry the impressive line into his next trip to the mound, which should come next week on the road against the Colorado Rockies or Athletics.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 17, 2025
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher
Logan Gilbert (elbow) completed his second bullpen session on Saturday. Gilbert was able to throw 25 pitches. This is a great sign for the right-hander as he appears to be progressing well as he works his way back from a right elbow flexor strain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be cleared to increase his workload in the coming weeks. Before his injury, Gilbert was enjoying an impressive start to the campaign, posting a 2.37 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP. Across 30 1/3 innings of work, Gilbert has struck out 44 batters and served up walks at an elite 5.1% rate. He has also placed in the 94th percentile in xERA. While he remains sidelined,
Emerson Hancock and
Logan Evans should continue to see opportunities in the rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Shannon Drayer
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Hunter Tyson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. The 24-year-old continues to nurse an ankle injury, which has limited him to just one appearance in the series. Overall, he has participated in four games this postseason, averaging 5.3 minutes on the floor. Therefore, even if Tyson is cleared to play on Sunday, it is doubtful that he will have a significant role in the contest.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets point guard
Russell Westbrook (hand) carries a probable tag on the injury report for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former MVP is dealing with a right-hand sprain, but it looks like the injury will not keep him off the floor on Sunday. Westbrook has averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 23.0 minutes against the Thunder in the series. Denver may consider giving him a more important role on Sunday if
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has to drop out of the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Evan Carter (quadriceps) was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to right quad tightness. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Carter is not going to play tomorrow, facing a lefty, and will have additional time to heal leading up to Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Carter was unable to make the Opening Day roster but was recalled to the majors earlier in May. Through his first 11 games of the regular season, the former top prospect has posted an underwhelming .182/.270/.273 slash line with one long ball. Under the hood, he has generated a low .308 xwOBA and a .227 xBA, which are both below the average marks. Given his slow start to the season, fantasy managers should only roster Carter in deeper AL-only formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kennedi Landry
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (illness) is considered probable for Sunday's intriguing Game 7 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray played through an illness on Thursday, helping the team extend the series with a 119-107 win, and it appears he won't have any issues suiting up for Sunday's contest. Despite his illness, Murray filled up the box score on Thursday night with 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and one block. Although his shooting has been inconsistent, Murray has recorded 25 or more points in three of six games in the series and is certainly poised to have a large role again on Sunday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman labeled Gordon a game-time decision for the matchup after he was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain ahead of Sunday's winner-takes-all clash. If the Nuggets cannot count on him on Sunday,
Peyton Watson and
Julian Strawther may have larger roles in the rotation. The two youngsters have made little impact in the postseason, but Strawther will carry some momentum into the game, having notched 15 points in 20 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
Cincinnati Reds second baseman/outfielder
Gavin Lux (back) was scratched on Saturday due to lower back spasms. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's contest in case he needs additional time to recover. This afternoon,
Will Benson moved over to left field. Over his last three games, Lux has been quite productive at the plate, posting three-straight multi-hit games. Over his last nine contests, Lux has posted a stellar .303/.361/.394 slash line with three doubles. Through his first 42 games in Cincinnati, Lux has been quite impressive, as he has held a .297/.386/.407 line with one home run and one stolen base. If Lux were to remain sidelined, this could open up more opportunities in the starting nine for
Rece Hinds and
Connor Joe.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Charlie Goldsmith
May 17, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Clayton Kershaw (toe/knee) was officially activated off the 60-day injured list ahead of his season debut on Saturday evening against the Los Angeles Angels. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since August with toe and knee injuries. Through the early part of the campaign, the left-hander logged 21 innings of rehab work within the Dodger system. Across this stint, the future Hall of Famer held a strong 2.57 ERA with a stellar 0.81 WHIP. He struck out 16 batters and served up five free passes. Last season, Kershaw logged 30 innings in the big leagues and held a 4.50 ERA with a 1.150 WHIP. However, in 2023, Kershaw was quite effective, holding a 2.46 ERA with a 1.06 WHIP. He is a strong play in all formats this evening, facing the Angels.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Dodgers
May 17, 2025
Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux appears poised to stay with the team for at least one more year. The veteran, who turned 37 in January, has completed a three-year, $19.5 million contract. Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports that informal discussions have occurred between the Senators and Giroux's agent, Pat Brisson, regarding a new deal. Giroux is anticipated to sign a one-year contract in the $3-4 million range. Although Giroux's production has steadily declined in recent years, he still posted a respectable 50 points (15 goals, 35 assists) in 81 appearances this season, adding five points (one goal, four assists) in six playoff games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Bruce Garrioch
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