April 14, 2026

It was a close call last week at Augusta National for Russell Henley, who posted rounds of 66 and 68 over the weekend to finish in a tie for third. It was the continuation of what has quietly been an impressive last 10 months of golf. It hasn't culminated in a win, but he's been close on many occasions during that span. The most intriguing part, as it pertains to this week at the RBC Heritage, is that the former Georgia Bulldog led the Masters field in strokes gained on approach (2.40). Harbour Town has similar approach numbers as ANGC, which should bode well for the 37-year-old. If the usually dominant putter flourishes a little more than it did last week, he'll be in the mix again.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

April 14, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a left-groin strain, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Brewers called up infielder/outfielder Greg Jones from the minors. The 34-year-old veteran was removed from Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals early due to what was initially called left-hamstring tightness. The Brewers weren't expecting good news going into this week on the former MVP, and now he'll miss at least the next 10 days. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Yelich's stay on the IL is short, but given his lengthy injury history and reputation as a slow healer, we wouldn't be surprised if the Brewers don't rush him back. Yelich needs to be held in all fantasy formats while he recovers. He is hitting .314 (16-for-51) in a small sample size of 15 games with a homer, 10 RBI, and three steals. Outfielder Blake Perkins could be the biggest beneficiary of playing time at DH for the Brew Crew going forward with Yelich out.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy

April 14, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly said the team is looking at the end of May or the beginning of June for right-hander Jared Jones' (elbow) potential return this year. Jones was in the Pirates' clubhouse on Monday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen at PNC Park on Tuesday. General manager Ben Cherington said that Jones used all of his pitches in his most recent bullpen session on April 6, so the 24-year-old is definitely making progress from UCL surgery. Jones opened the 2026 campaign on the 60-day injured list, which means he's not eligible to make his season debut until late May. He has been throwing off a mound for two months now, so Jones should be close to being cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. The former second-rounder in 2020 had a 4.14 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 132 K's and 39 walks in 121 2/3 innings over 22 starts in his rookie year in 2024, but he missed all of last season due to his elbow injury. There's a lot to like about his long-term fantasy profile in Pittsburgh, even if the Bucs plan to ease him in when he returns this year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Dominic Campbell

April 14, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Monday that right-hander Brandon Pfaadt will move to the bullpen to make room for the return of veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly (back), who will come off the 15-day injured list to make his first start of the year on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. Pfaadt is the odd man out of Arizona's starting rotation for the time being with Kelly returning. The 27-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2020 out of Bellarmine University has really struggled to open his fourth year in the big leagues, going 0-1 with a 5.94 ERA (5.47 FIP) and 1.38 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and six walks in 16 2/3 innings over his three starts for the Snakes. Pfaadt will almost certainly return to the D-backs' starting rotation at some point in 2026, but obviously, this news really hurts his fantasy value in all formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Arizona Republic - Jose M. Romero

April 14, 2026

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start over Ben Rice again on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. Rice also started on the bench in Monday's series-opening win over the Angels with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound. Tuesday will be the fourth time in five games that the 27-year-old Rice has started on the bench this year with a lefty starting pitcher on the mound, despite the Yankees telling us that Rice would have more exposure to southpaws in 2026. It's especially frustrating for Rice's fantasy managers, as he's hitting a strong .362 (17-for-47) with four home runs, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored, and a stolen base in his first 15 games this year. The 38-year-old Goldy has been in decline offensively for several years, but he still can handle lefties pretty well. He hit .336 (50-for-149) against them in 2025 with seven of his 10 home runs coming against southpaws.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Talkin' Yanks

April 14, 2026

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jeremiah Jackson had a career day at the plate in Baltimore's 9-7 comeback win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Jackson went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI out of the eight-hole. It was Jackson's first multi-homer performance of his career, and also the first time he's had five RBI in a contest. The 26-year-old is certainly taking advantage of the increased playing time at the keystone for the O's to begin the 2026 regular season with regular second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) still recovering from a broken hamate bone in his hand that he suffered in spring training. Holliday isn't expected to come off the 10-day injured list this week, either, so Jackson will get a little more run as a regular for Baltimore. In his first 14 games this year, Jackson is hitting .318 (14-for-44) with three home runs, 11 RBI, and four runs scored.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 14, 2026

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger was seeing the ball well in Monday night's 8-1 win over the division-rival Athletics in Sacramento, going 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Burger got the party started in the first inning with a three-run tater off of right-handed starter Luis Severino, and the Rangers never looked back. He got Severino again for a solo job in the eighth inning. The home runs were the 30-year-old's first since he homered in back-to-back games to begin the 2026 regular season. Burger is known as a streaky hitter, so fantasy managers will want to ride his power bat until he cools off. After his big power performance on Monday night, the former first-rounder by the Chicago White Sox in 2017 out of Missouri State is hitting .246 (16-for-65) with four home runs, 11 RBI, and seven runs scored in 16 games played.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 14, 2026

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout did all he could for the team in Monday night's series opener against the New York Yankees, but it wasn't enough in the wild 11-10 loss. Trout went 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored. The 34-year-old future Hall of Famer did all of his damage late in the game, first hitting a three-run long ball in the sixth inning. The home runs were Trout's first since he went deep in each of the first two games of the 2026 season. It was the 31st multi-homer game of Trout's illustrious career. The three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star got off to a hot start this year before going into a little lull, but hopefully, Trout will get going again after Monday's strong performance. Overall, he's hitting .224 (13-for-58) with four home runs, 12 RBI, 16 runs scored, and two stolen bases in a small sample size of 16 games. Trout has had trouble staying on the field in recent years due to various injuries, and he probably can't be relied on for a high average anymore. But if he stays healthy, he'll be a steal in fantasy for his power and run production.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 14, 2026

It was a weekend to forget for Tommy Fleetwood this past week at Augusta National. He began Saturday in T4, albeit a long way away from the lead at that time, but posted rounds of 73-76 over the final two rounds to fall outside the top 30 on the leaderboard. It was really a total collapse in all areas, but the most surprising shift was in the approach play. The 35-year-old has been exquisite in this area all season long and was performing well before reaching the third round. That likely places blame on being a prisoner of the moment rather than on actually losing his swing, as he is one of the best players from 150 to 200-yard approach shots. 43.6% of approach numbers will come from this yardage at Harbour Town, and should allow him to regain any confidence lost at the year's first major. --Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

April 14, 2026

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham didn't make the start in Monday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound, but he entered the game off the bench and still managed to do a ton of damage at the plate. Grisham finished the contest 2-for-3 with two home runs and five RBI in a close, 11-10 win. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter hit a three-run home run in his first plate appearance in the fifth inning off Shaun Anderson, and then he hit a clutch two-run long ball in the ninth inning off closer Jordan Romano with the Yankees trailing by two runs. It was nice to see Grisham come alive at the plate on Monday night after a very quiet start to his 2026 season offensively. Even after his two-homer performance against the Halos, Grisham is still hitting only .167 (8-for-48) with 13 walks and 10 strikeouts in 61 plate appearances in his first 16 games of the year. Fantasy managers will be hoping that his big game on Monday will get him going at the plate.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 14, 2026

The ball was flying out of Yankee Stadium on Monday night in the New York Yankees' 11-10 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Superstar outfielder Aaron Judge unsurprisingly took advantage, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. Judge's first homer came in the bottom of the first inning, when he took left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi deep. It was the 37-year-old's 47th multi-homer game of his career and his first this season. The 33-year-old three-time MVP and seven-time All-Star has 50-plus home runs in each of the last two seasons and is already leading baseball with six home runs in his first 16 games of the 2026 campaign. In addition to his six homers, Judge is slashing .233/.333/.550 with an .883 OPS, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 70 plate appearances. Judge is a beast at the plate and remains one of the top fantasy baseball assets in the game. Monday night's performance reminded us of that.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 14, 2026

While not the outcome he would have wanted, it was still a successful week at The Masters for Sam Burns. For a guy with very few meaningful major championships, it was a great start to the 2026 season, especially with the rebound on Sunday on the second nine after the rough start to the day. He will travel down to Hilton Head, SC, this week for the RBC Heritage and is looking to get inside the top 15 at this event for a fourth career time. He found his putter again at Augusta, averaging 1.51 strokes gained putting. He also gained over four strokes with his approach play for the week, which is intriguing for Harbour Town since many approach numbers come from similar distances as last week. It's another week of needing supreme iron play and a smart strategy, and Burns looks able to meet the challenge right now.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

April 14, 2026

When asked how far away Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson is from the big leagues on MLB Now on Monday, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said, "he's as close as they come." Emerson, 20, suffered a foot injury over the weekend at Triple-A Tacoma, but he's already back in action and is knocking on the door to join the big-league roster for the very first time early in the 2026 season. The former 22nd overall pick in 2023 has gone 13-for-49 (.265) with a home run, five RBI, five runs scored, two stolen bases, two walks, and 17 strikeouts in 13 games at Tacoma to begin the year. It's unclear what the Mariners intend to do with current shortstop J.P. Crawford, but his playing time could be in jeopardy by the summer if Emerson is up in the big leagues by then. Emerson is considered Seattle's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's also considered the No. 7 overall shortstop prospect in all of baseball. Fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues should consider adding him off the waiver wire now.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB Now

April 14, 2026

Harris English has been good, but he does not have a top-10 finish yet in 2026. The American golfer has finished inside the top 30 in eight of nine events. The RBC Heritage typically requires a few more birdies to be made. English has not performed well in three of the past four appearances, including missing one cut. His average driving distance has dipped in the past two events (4.45% lower than average). Last year at Hilton Head was one of the few events where English lost strokes in putting (0.05). Around the green was a bigger problem, and it has been in 2026, too. He ranks 110th in sand-save percentage and 94th in scrambling from the rough. From a DFS perspective, it may be wise to fade Harris.--Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

April 14, 2026

Daniel Berger missed the cut at the Masters. The American golfer wound up with back-to-back scores of 76 but did have a couple days to prepare for this week. Hilton Head has been kind to him in the past as he finished T-3 in 2025. Berger finished three strokes behind eventual winner Justin Thomas. The RBC Heritage fits well with the golfer's strong approaching the green metrics. He has three Top 25 results in his last three appearances. That includes ranking 10th in greens in regulation (70.49%). Getting the ball close should make putting a little easier for Berger like it did at the Arnold Palmer (P-2 in March). At a minimum, this makes Berger worth a betting look. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

April 14, 2026

When he last took the field, free agent running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) was able to turn 20 touches into exactly 100 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, that came 15 months ago in a divisional playoff loss that ended the Texans' 2024 campaign. A mysterious offseason foot injury sustained outside the team facility cost Mixon the entire 2025 season, and he was released before the start of the new league year. Because so little information was provided about the injury, dynasty managers are left in a precarious position. The soon-to-be-30-year-old Mixon has become a frustrating hold, as the potential value he could bring by latching on with an NFL team after the draft still outweighs much of what can be found on the dynasty waiver wire. Should a depth-seeking contender offer a late fourth-round pick, he'd be an easy sell, but even that kind of offer would likely require an update to his status or sorts, and as fantasy managers have come to realize all too well, waiting on a Mixon status update has become a patient man's game.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 14, 2026

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. is coming off the worst statistical season of his young career, even with Denver throwing the ball at their highest rate since Sean Payton took over as head coach. After posting an average depth of target north of 15 yards as a rookie, the undersized speedster has been used puzzling close to the line of scrimmage in recent years, seeing nearly 40% of his targets behind the line of scrimmage in 2025. Denver sent away a first and third-round pick to add Jaylen Waddle to a receiving room that still features the reliable target-earner Courtland Sutton, as well as Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant, whose own skillsets share enough overlap with Mims to create a blockade to any sort of meaningful fantasy production. Mims has fallen to WR98 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings, but as proven in the Broncos playoff loss to the Patriots, he works best as a downfield threat, so if he can capitalize on the occasional explosive play, he could still have his place in best ball formats.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 14, 2026

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey ended his rookie season as fantasy's RB21 in half-PPR formats, assuming lead back responsibilities following a Week 10 foot injury to J.K. Dobbins and finishing as the RB6 over the final five weeks of the fantasy season. Unfortunately, much of that success came on the back of a generally unsustainable touchdown surge, with exactly half of his impressive 12 total touchdowns coming in that five-week span. When it comes to repeatable patterns, his efficiency metrics were far less inspiring. Running behind one of the best offensive lines in football, his yards over expectation per attempt ranked 48th in the league according to the NFL's Next Gen Stats, almost two full yards and 44 spots behind Dobbins. The Broncos re-signed Dobbins on what is essentially a one-year deal with a second-year option, which could be viewed as a small victory for Harvey managers in a strong running back free-agent class. However, with 10 weeks of existing data, in which Dobbins out-touched Harvey 164 to 75, expectations of a year-two breakout should remain tempered. Harvey does offer additional value as the primary pass-catching back in a Sean Payton offense, though with the Broncos spending big to acquire wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, the competition for targets will be stiffer in 2026, following a 2025 season in which Denver's 58.8% passing rate already represented a six-season high in Payton's historically run-heavy offense.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 14, 2026

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele set a franchise single-season record with 101 points during a 6-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Winnipeg was outclassed for much of the night, but Scheifele popped up with a goal and a power-play assist in the third period. Winnipeg's scoring record had stood since the franchise was still in Atlanta and Marian Hossa had 100 points in 2006-07. Scheifele has had a fantastic late-season stretch to surpass the record with two games remaining. His efforts across the last 10 games have resulted in 18 points (four goals, 14 assists). Overall, he had tallied 35 goals and 66 assists in 80 contests.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

After finishing his 2024 season as the QB4, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield picked things right back up in 2025, playing some of the best ball of his career and garnering early MVP buzz. Through 10 games, the Buccaneers sat at 6-3 with Mayfield averaging more than 240 passing yards per game to go with his 8:1 touchdown to interception ratio. At 30 years old, Mayfield was priced as high as the dynasty QB10. The rest of the way, Tampa went 2-6, with Mayfield throwing for fewer than 188 yards per game, with only 10 touchdowns to his nine interceptions. His receiving core suffered injury after injury, and for whatever reason, he was unable to recapture the early-season magic he had with rookie Emeka Egbuka. Mike Evans has now moved on, leaving Egbuka, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan atop the depth chart, along with two capable pass-catching backs in Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell. Mayfield enters 2026 as RotoBaller's dynasty QB19, and at 31, there's likely little he can do to reclaim QB1 status, even if he is still capable of producing multiple top-12 finishes. A newfound rushing element over his past two seasons helps provide a healthy floor, but at this point, Mayfield profiles as a high-upside QB2 in superflex leagues.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 14, 2026

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield scored two goals as the team clinched a playoff spot with a 5-3 road victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. Byfield's work helped the Kings get off to a strong start, with the 23-year-old potting two unassisted goals in the first period. Byfield has blown hot and cold late in the season. He boasts five multi-point efforts in his last 11 appearances but hasn't picked up any points in the other six games. With two regular-season contests remaining, Byfield is four short of his third consecutive 50-point campaign. He has contributed 22 goals and 24 assists in 77 appearances.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone continued his dream start in the NHL with an assist in Monday's playoff-clinching 3-2 shootout victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. He collected a power-play helper midway through the second period as Trevor Zegras made it 2-2. Martone became the fifth teenager in Flyers history to record a five-game point streak. He has notched three goals and five assists through his first eight career appearances. Sean Couturier is the only player to post a six-game point streak as a teenager with the Flyers. Martone has a chance to match that record on Tuesday night against Montreal.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. spent his 2025 season in San Francisco as the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey. While it didn't work out for Robinson's fantasy managers, NFL fans in general were fortunate to see McCaffrey play a full 17-game slate, and Robinson ended the year with career lows of 400 yards and two touchdowns on only 92 carries. He has now signed a one-year deal with Atlanta to back up another of the league's premier backs in Bijan Robinson. While the latter Robinson has not missed a start through his first three seasons in the league, his versatility has allowed for a unique opportunity to have two backs on the field at once. Twice in his career, he has lined up for more than 150 snaps at wide receiver, and his previous backup, Tyler Allgeier, averaged more than 10 touches per game across their three seasons together. The Falcons do welcome a new staff, with head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees leaving behind a Cleveland team that tended to lean heavily on one back when given the opportunity. However, neither has ever coached a player with Robinson's skillset, and they would be wise to take advantage, leading to a safe enough floor for Robinson Jr. to hold standalone value on top of being a must-roster insurance back.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 14, 2026

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini lit the lamp twice in Monday's 3-2 road win over the Nashville Predators. He bagged a pair of goals, including an empty-netter, in the third period after Igor Chernyshov had given San Jose the lead with a power-play goal. Despite beating the Predators, the playoff door was shut in front of the Sharks on Monday night. This means Celebrini will get only two more opportunities to showcase his talent this season. He is just three points away from breaking Joe Thornton's franchise record for most points in a single season. Celebrini has managed 112 points (44 goals, 68 assists) across 80 games during his sophomore year.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene kicked off the final week of regular-season action with a hat trick of assists in Monday's 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Two of Duchene's assists helped Mavrick Bourque get his first career hat trick. Jason Robertson also benefited from his creativity. Duchene is heading into the playoffs in hot form. He boasts five assists across his last two contests and has averaged a point per game in his last 13 outings. The 35-year-old sits on 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) through 56 regular-season games, with one more matchup to go.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Miami Marlins catcher/first-baseman Liam Hicks has come out of the gates fast this season, and he picked up three more hits, three RBI, and his first stolen base of the season on Monday night in a 10-4 win for his Fish over the Braves. Hicks is hitting .319 (15-for-47) with a double, three homers, and a .394 wOBA. He hit cleanup again on Tuesday and has regularly held down that important run production spot for the Marlins in the early part of the season. The 26-year-old lefty has bumped his hard-hit rate and barrel rate up this season and is a solid option behind the plate right now for fantasy baseball managers in almost all formats. If you need consistent contributions from behind the plate, Hicks is a strong option to consider in almost all formats for as long as he keeps rolling.--Zach Thompson
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov reached the 130-point mark for the second time in his career with a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. Kucherov has tormented the Red Wings throughout his time in the NHL, and it was no different in this game. The former MVP assisted Jake Guentzel on Tampa Bay's third goal and struck the game-winner 27 seconds into overtime. With his 44th goal of the season, Kucherov matched his career high from the 2023-24 campaign. He has 86 assists in 75 outings. Unfortunately for Kucherov, it appears he will just miss out on his third consecutive Art Ross Trophy. Edmonton's Connor McDavid is four points ahead of him on the NHL's scoring charts, and both have only one regular-season game left. But he will sleep well knowing he's one of only 10 players in NHL history with multiple 130-point seasons.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Rico Garcia has been excellent to start the season at the back end of Baltimore's bullpen. He worked a 1-2-3 eighth inning to earn his fourth hold of the year and has allowed just three walks in 7 2/3 scoreless innings across eight games. Garcia is still working in front of elite closer Ryan Helsley, who has also been excellent, giving the Orioles a dynamic duo to lock down the end of close games. Garcia would likely be the next option if Helsley faltered or was injured, and he's a strong option to handcuff to Helsley if you're in a deep or AL-only league that highly values relief pitching. The 32-year-old has been virtually unhittable so far this season and has been one of the best setup men in baseball.--Zach Thompson
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel was an unstoppable force against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, logging four points in a 6-2 victory. He scored a power-play goal and dished out three assists, including one in a short-handed situation. This was Eichel's seventh four-point game with the Golden Knights, tying him with Mark Stone for the most in franchise history. After going scoreless in John Tortorella's first game on the Vegas bench, Eichel has led the Golden Knights' turnaround with two goals and eight assists in six contests. He is very close to his second consecutive 90-point campaign, needing to produce at least two points in Wednesday's regular-season finale against Seattle. In 73 appearances, Eichel has bagged 27 goals and 61 assists.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 14, 2026

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kirby Yates (knee) is working his way back from left knee inflammation and could be ready to step into a meaningful role in the bullpen soon. He threw to hitters last week but has not yet started a rehab assignment. He seems ready to start his rehab soon and could be set for his Halos' debut soon. Over the offseason, the 39-year-old veteran righty signed a one-year deal worth $5 million. He brings plenty of experience in high-leverage situations and could challenge Jordan Romano for the closer job when he's healthy. Romano blew his first save of the season against the Yankees on Monday, so Yates' return could be at the perfect time for him to take over the role if Romano has more issues. If you're seeking saves on the waiver wire and trying to get ahead of potential changes in a deep league, Yates is worth stashing since he's such a proven option when healthy.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller