6 days agoSacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. He injured his left calf on Monday against the Detroit Pistons and could be done for the rest of the regular season. Monk's early exit on Monday gave
Devin Carter a spot in the rotation. He finished with seven points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 22 minutes. Carter will likely get a bump in minutes again on Wednesday night, but fantasy managers should not get too excited about this, as the 23-year-old struggled to fill the box score against the Pistons.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoHouston Rockets point guard
Fred VanVleet is unlikely to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. VanVleet is experiencing soreness in his right ankle and looks set to sit out for the second time in four games.
Tari Eason was brought into the starting unit when VanVleet missed a 143-105 win against the Utah Jazz on April 2. However, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka might have different plans for Wednesday, as he could also be without
Alperen Sengun (back) and
Jabari Smith Jr. (groin), who are both considered questionable for the game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoHouston Rockets forward/center
Jabari Smith Jr. (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is attempting to overcome left groin soreness before tip-off. If Smith Jr. is unable to play,
Tari Eason will likely receive additional minutes, with
Jae'Sean Tate or
Cam Whitmore possibly re-entering the rotation. Meanwhile, if Smith Jr. gets the green light to play, he may see increased usage in the frontcourt since
Alperen Sengun (back) is also questionable for the game, and his absence would open up significant minutes at the center position.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoHouston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man from Turkey is dealing with soreness in his lower back and might be absent from the lineup for only the fifth time this season.
Steven Adams and
Jock Landale are likely to see increased usage if Sengun is ruled out for the game.
Jabari Smith Jr. (groin) can also fill minutes at center, but he isn't at 100 percent either and has joined Sengun on the injury report with a questionable designation.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoMilwaukee Brewers infield prospect
Cooper Pratt went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base during Tuesday's contest. This was Pratt's first round-tripper and stolen base at the Double-A level. Through his first three games at Double-A, Pratt went 2-for-12 with no extra base hits. However, on Tuesday, he was able to post his first multi-hit game at the level. Last summer, Pratt spent most of his time with Low-A before moving up to High-A late in the season. The former sixth-round selection held a strong .295/.394/.395 line with Low-A but saw his production decline with High-A, as he held a .221/.258/.442 line. However, the team still opted for Pratt to open the campaign at the Double-A level. If he continues to perform well, he could push for a second-half Triple-A debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. He could be removed from the lineup due to a sore back. Since moving to Philadelphia, Grimes has taken his game to the next level, averaging 26.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.8 steals since the beginning of March.
Lonnie Walker IV and
Ricky Council IV may be required to contribute significantly to the offense in Wednesday's game, particularly with
Justin Edwards (ribs) also listed as questionable.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoDenver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He will likely sit out a sixth consecutive game as the Nuggets hit the court for the first time since the stunning firing of head coach Michael Malone. It will be interesting to see what adjustments interim head coach David Adelman makes to the lineup and rotation.
Russell Westbrook has filled in for Murray in the starting unit for most of the season, but he has run with the starters only once in the last five games that Murray has missed.
Jalen Pickett has recently seen increased usage in the first unit, yet he has been unproductive on most nights.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoMiami Marlins pitching prospect
Adam Mazur tossed five shutout innings on Tuesday en route to earning his first victory of the campaign. He allowed just three hits and a walk. He struck out five batters. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Mazur as he allowed two runs and two hits across five innings in his start of the regular season. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut last summer with the San Diego Padres and held a 7.49 ERA with a 1.81 WHIP across 33 2/3 innings of work. Across this stint, he struggled to control his pitches as he served up 21 free passes. He struggled at the Triple-A level last summer as well, posting a 6.20 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression with Jacksonville, as he could be in the mix to return to the majors later in this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoKansas City Royals pitching prospect
Noah Cameron tossed six shutout frames en route to picking up his second victory of the campaign on Tuesday evening over St. Paul. Cameron allowed just two hits and one free pass while striking out five. In his first start of the season, Cameron logged five innings of two-run ball (one earned) with a 3:6 BB:K. The 25-year-old was in the mix to earn a spot on the MLB roster during camp but eventually fell short in the competition. However, given his strong start to the Triple-A regular season, the southpaw could be in the mix for an early MLB debut. Last summer, Cameron logged 54 1/3 innings with Triple-A Omaha and held a 2.23 ERA with a 1.01 WHIP. Across this stint, he held a strong 11:62 BB:K. If he continues to perform well, he could enter stash territory.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoMiami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (back) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. The two-time Olympic champion was unavailable on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers due to back spasms.
Haywood Highsmith received the starting nod and is likely to move back into the second unit for Wednesday's matchup. The Bulls are weak defensively, and Adebayo has not had any problems exploiting their shortcomings, averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in the matchup this season. On Wednesday, Adebayo might have increased offensive usage, as
Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is listed as questionable and may miss another game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoLos Angeles Angels infield prospect
Cole Fontenelle hit for the cycle on Tuesday evening during their victory over the Knoxville Smokies. Fontenelle scored two runs in this contest but only tallied one RBI, which was on his solo shot. This was a nice breakout game for Fontenelle as he tallied just one hit during the first two games of the Double-A regular season. Last season, Fontenelle was limited to just 22 games of action at Double-A due to a fractured fibula. During that stint, he posted a .278/.404/.417 slash line. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his production at Double-A as the Angels will likely keep him at this level for the foreseeable future given his injury history. MLB Pipeline considers him the No. 23 prospect in the Angels system. If he continues to produce well, he should earn a late-season taste of Triple-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoDallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is listed as probable for Wednesday's special matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star big man is likely to play against his former team, marking his first meeting with the Lakers since they traded him for
Luka Doncic in February. Davis has suited up seven times for the Mavericks, averaging 20.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.7 blocks. Dallas has been cautious with Davis' workload since his return from an adductor strain, with him yet to play over 30 minutes. However, he can still be dominant and has averaged a 30-point double-double this month.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoChicago White Sox pitching prospect
Shane Smith tossed six shutout innings during his second career MLB start on Tuesday afternoon against the Cleveland Guardians. He allowed just two hits and held a strong 1:6 BB:K. He carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but his bid was spoiled by third baseman
Jose Ramirez. In Smith's first outing of the season on April 1, he tossed five 2/3 innings of two-run ball against the Minnesota Twins. In that outing, he struck out just three batters and served up four free passes. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his development, but he appears to be taking consistent steps forward. Smith is lined up to face the Boston Red Sox in his next start. Given his strong showing on Tuesday, he is worth a look in deeper 15+ team formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoSt. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect
Chase Davis went 3-for-5 with two home runs and a double during Tuesday's contest. He tallied five RBI and scored three times. Davis launched his first long ball in the third frame with a solo shot. Later in the fifth, he would hit a two-run blast. After starting the Double-A regular season going 0-for-4, Davis has tallied at least one hit in each of the past three games. The former 21st overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft spent most of the 2024 campaign split between Low-A and High-A. At the end of the summer, he received a brief eight-game state of Double-A but held a modest .250/.323/.429 slash line. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression at Double-A, as he could be in the mix for a mid-season promotion to Triple-A if he continues this production.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoUtah Hockey Club defenseman Mikhail Sergachev was busy during their 7-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Sergachev would open the scoring in the first period and tally a primary helper on Clayton Keller's power-play goal. In the second, he would tally his second power-play helper, this time on Nick Schmaltz's strike. In this contest, he also logged three hits, one blocked shot, and two shots on goal. Over his previous five games, Sergachev has found the back of the net twice and added four helpers. During this stretch, he has logged eight blocked shots and six hits. Through 73 games this season, Sergachev has enjoyed a productive season, scoring 15 goals, adding 36 helpers, and tallying 136 blocked shots. He remains a must-start option in all formats during the final week of the season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoVancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland dished out three helpers during their 6-5 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. Garland tallied his first helper on Jake DeBrusk's power-play goal in the third frame. Later in the period, Garland would tally the primary assist on Pius Suter's goal, which cut Dallas' lead to just one goal in the final minute. After the Cancuks scored again with just 10 seconds left to force overtime, Garland would tally his final helper on Kiefer Sherwood's game-winner. Over his past eight contests, Garland has found the back of the net twice and added five helpers. Through 77 games this season, Garland has scored 19 goals and added 29 helpers. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Avalanche.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoPittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped all 26 shots he saw en route to defeating the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday evening. The shot total was even throughout the entire contest, and Jarry was able to step up when called on. Jarry rejoined the NHL roster in March and has reclaimed his No. 1 role in the crease. Since March 9, Jarry has posted a 7-3-2 record with a .902 save percentage and a 2.87 GAA. During this stretch, he has allowed three goals or fewer in nine contests. Even though the Penguins are out of the playoff picture, the 29-year-old has begun to turn his career around. At the start of the season, Jarry posted a high 3.31 GAA with a .884 save percentage and was eventually optioned to the AHL for the majority of the campaign. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should consider Jarry a viable streaming option during the final week, given his recent turnaround.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoBoston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak tallied a goal and two assists to extend his point streak to seven games during their victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening. Pastrnak would open the scoring in the first period. He would tack on a secondary assist on Michael Callahan's first career goal later in the frame, and added the primary assist on Morgan Geekie's 30th goal in the final frame. During this seven-game stretch, Pastrnak has found the back of the net seven goals and added nine helpers. During this stretch, he has logged 20 shots on goal but held a +0 rating. Even though Boston now sits near the bottom of the Eastern standings, Pastrnak has enjoyed a very productive campaign and is finishing on a high note. He will look to stay hot against Chicago on Thursday.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoMontreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied a goal and an assist during their victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday evening. Suzuki tallied the secondary assist on Cole Caufield's 37th goal of the season in the second frame. Later in the third, Suzuki would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. This outing extended his current point streak to six games. During this stretch, he has scored six goals and added six helpers. He has posted five multi-point outings during this recent surge. Before this stretch, Suzuki was still very productive on the scoresheet, tallying nine points (three goals) over his last six contests. Through 78 games this season, the 25-year-old has enjoyed a career year, tallying 86 points. He will look to stay hot on Friday, facing Ottawa.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoNew York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (upper body) exited Tuesday's contest early against the Nashville Predators. Sorokin was not on the ice at the start of the third period. While he allowed four goals during the first two periods, Andrew Gross of Newsday reported that his absence was injury-related. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening against the New York Islanders. Before Tuesday's game, Sorokin was riding a two-game winning streak. During this streak, he stopped 55 of the 57 shots he saw. However, prior to that recent surge, he carried a 0-3 record with a high 4.16 GAA. With the Islanders falling behind in the playoff picture, the team may provide Sorokin with extra opportunities to rest.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Andrew Gross
6 days agoPittsburgh Penguins rookie center Rutger McGroarty (lower body) exited Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks early. The former 14th overall pick blocked a shot in the second frame and exited the contest shortly after. Before the injury, he logged just over 11 minutes of ice time and logged one shot, one hit, and two blocked shots. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but the Penguins will likely exercise caution given that they are not in the playoff picture. In addition, the Penguins will likely opt to send McGroarty back to the AHL for the Calder Cup Playoffs. McGroarty rejoined the NHL roster in late March and has tallied three points across five games. He broke camp with the NHL roster but did not get on the scoresheet during his first three games. Even though he spent most of the season in the AHL, fantasy managers should expect the 21-year-old to have a spot in the Pittsburgh top-six next October.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Pittsburgh Penguins
6 days agoLos Angeles Angels right-hander
Kenley Jansen tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Jansen made things interesting in the frame, working around two walks while notching two strikeouts, to earn his third save in as many chances in the early portion of the season. Overall, the veteran closer has yet to allow an earned run over five innings of work this year while striking out six. He will look to continue his strong start to the season for an Angels team that has been a pleasant surprise with a 7-3 record in the early going.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoAtlanta Braves right-hander
Raisel Iglesias got the final three outs of a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday to earn his first save of the season. Iglesias worked around a walk to preserve the win over Philadelphia in what was his second save chance of the season. The veteran closer has now made three appearances for the Braves this year, posting a 3.00 ERA, 0-1 record, and three strikeouts over that span. The Braves are off to a surprisingly poor 2-8 start, which has not afforded Iglesias many save chances, but he should remain a solid closing option in fantasy moving forward.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoCleveland Guardians right-hander
Emmanuel Clase picked up the win in his team's 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Clase pitched a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two and improved his record to 2-0 after
Nolan Jones' walk-off walk in the bottom of the ninth. The veteran closer is off to a shaky start to the season, with a 5.40 ERA, no saves, and one blown save through five innings of work. That being said, it is too early to get concerned about a player who has been one of baseball's best closers over the past few seasons.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoDetroit Tigers left-hander
Brant Hurter picked up a save in his team's 5-0 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Hurter pitched the final three innings of the game while allowing no runs, walking one, and striking out three. The veteran hurler has now earned two saves this season, to go along with a 3.68 ERA and six strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings of work. Despite the two saves, Hurter is not the Tigers' primary closer, so he does not look like a priority waiver add at the moment.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoAthletics outfielder
JJ Bleday turned in a big game in a 10-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Bleday went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, a walk, three runs, and three RBI to help power his team to the win. The veteran outfielder kicked off the scoring for the A's with a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning and followed that up with a solo homer in the seventh inning. Bleday will hope his big day will get his bat going as he is off to a slow start this season, hitting just .209 with one homer, nine runs, and four RBI through 43 at-bats.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoArizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll went 2-for-3 with a homer and two runs scored in a 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Carroll tied the game up at 2-2 with his solo homer in the second inning, a shot that traveled 401 feet with an exit velocity of 106.9 MPH. The veteran outfielder is off to a fast start in 2025, hitting .304 with four homers, nine runs, and seven RBI through 46 at-bats. While he is still looking for his first stolen base, Carroll stole a combined 89 bags over his previous two seasons, so they should eventually come. He remains an everyday starter in all fantasy leagues.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoCincinnati Reds left-hander
Nick Lodolo turned in a quality start in a 1-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Lodolo threw six innings of shutout ball while striking out three, walking one, and allowing just three hits to improve his record to 2-1 on the year. While the strikeouts weren't there for the 27-year-old hurler, he was able to offset that by earning the win in the start. Lodolo has allowed just two earned runs over his first three starts, spanning 18 2/3 innings of work. Thanks to his strong start to the season, Lodolo has worked his way into the conversation as a solid fantasy starting pitcher moving forward. Lodolo is slated to make his next start against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoMilwaukee Brewers catcher
William Contreras picked up a pair of hits to help lead his team to a 7-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Contreras went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in the game. The veteran catcher picked up an RBI single in the third inning and followed that up with a solo homer in the seventh. Contreras is off to a slow start in 2025, hitting just .143 with one homer, six runs, and two RBI through 35 at-bats. He will hope his big night at the plate on Tuesday will get his bat going.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoChicago Cubs shortstop
Dansby Swanson turned in a big game in a 10-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Swanson went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs, four RBI, and a stolen base to help lead Chicago to the win. The veteran infielder ripped a solo homer, his fourth of the season, off Texas starter
Patrick Corbin to cut the Rangers' lead to 2-1 in the second inning. Swanson is showing nice power early in the season but he has just 12 hits in 53 at-bats to go along with two steals, nine runs, and 11 RBI. That being said, he is worth keeping active in fantasy lineups moving forward.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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