13 mins agoToronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll stopped 29 of the 31 shots he saw en route to defeating the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday evening. The Ducks dominated the shot total, but Woll was able to lead the way. The Ducks scored their first goal in the second frame on a Leo Carlsson wrist shot. In the third, Woll would allow his second goal, this time on the power play, to Sam Colangelo. This outing snapped a two-game losing skid for Woll. Woll held a 4.53 GAA with a .864 save percentage in this losing stretch. However, Woll posted a 5-1 record before this skid with a 3.00 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Woll and Anthony Stolarz to share the Toronto crease. Stolarz will likely get the starting nod in their next game on Wednesday evening against the Florida Panthers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
18 mins agoUtah Hockey Club center Alex Kerfoot tallied three points during their 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. Kerfoot tallied his first point in the second frame with the primary assist on Nick DeSimone's first goal of the season. Later in the frame, Kerfoot would find the back of the net with a wrist shot. In the third, Kerfoot would score his second goal of the contest, which put the game out of reach. This outing snapped a three-game scoreless streak. In March, Kerfoot scored four goals and added three helpers over 14 games. Through 74 total contests this season, the 30-year-old has tallied 11 goals, 12 helpers with 48 hits, and 56 blocked shots. Given his low offensive output, he should only be rostered in deeper formats. He will look to stay hot on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
24 mins agoPittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped all 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators. This contest went to overtime, but Jarry was able to keep the Senators off the scoresheet all evening. Sidney Crosby would eventually break the stalemate in overtime. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Jarry as he entered Sunday riding a three-game losing streak. During this streak, he held a 0-2-1 record with a 6.21 GAA and a .780 save percentage. However, before this skid, Jarry was performing very well since he returned to the NHL at the start of the month, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.40 GAA and a .928 save percentage. Fantasy managers should expect Jarry to continue to see the majority of starts in the crease with Alex Nedeljkovic serving as the No. 2. Jarry's next start will likely come on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
29 mins agoCarolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho tallied three points during their 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday. Aho found the back of the net in the second frame on the power play. Later in that period, he would tally the primary assist on Seth Jarvis' shorthanded goal. In the third, Aho would finish his evening with another primary assist, on Seth Jarvis' second goal of the contest. In March, Aho tallied 12 points (seven goals) across 14 contests, with four of his points coming on the power play. In 72 total games this season, the 27-year-old has found the back of the net 28 times and added 41 helpers. He has done most of his damage on the power-play, tallying 21 of his total points. He will look to stay productive on Wednesday when the Hurricanes host the Capitals.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
35 mins agoLos Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar tallied three helpers during their 8-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday evening. Kopitar tallied his first helper with the primary assist on Adrian Kempe's power-play goal in the opening frame. In the second, Kopitar would tally the primary helper on Trevor Moore's 16th goal of the season. Then in the final period, Kopitar would tally his third helper of the night, this time on Andrei Kuzmenko's ninth of the campaign. Over his previous six contests, Kopitar has begun to turn the corner offensively as he has scored two goals and added five helpers. Before this recent surge, he tallied just five points (two goals) over his last eight. The 37-year-old will look to stay hot on Tuesday when the Kings host the Winnipeg Jets.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
41 mins agoAnaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Terry sustained the injury in the third period. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his status. Before exiting the contest, Terry logged just over 13 minutes of ice time and did not get on the scoresheet. He held a -1 rating and did not log a shot on goal. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the San Jose Sharks. Before Sunday's game, Terry scored just two goals and added four helpers over his last 11 contests. If the 27-year-old were to miss any time, fantasy managers should expect Brett Leason to likely re-join the starting lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Zach Cavanagh
2 hours agoDenny Hamlin won yesterday's Cook Out 400 to take his first win at Martinsville Speedway since 2015. His 274 laps led marked the third-most he has ever led at Martinsville and the most he has led in a win. The race removed all doubt about his ability to win without crew chief Chris Gabehart as his current crew chief Chris Gayle had never had a top ten finish at Martinsville before. Although Hamlin first took the lead by staying out of the pits on the fourth caution on lap 126, he led all but one lap after that when his teammate Christopher Bell passed him on the final restart before Hamlin took the lead on the next lap, eventually winning by 4.617 seconds. With the win, he improved from eighth to sixth in points and probably locked himself into the playoffs.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
2 hours agoTy Gibbs had his most competitive run of the season yesterday at Martinsville when he both started and finished 13th despite the discomfort of a malfunctioning cool suit. Surprisingly, this was Gibbs's best result since he also finished 13th twelve races ago at Talladega and it was one of his grittiest performances nonetheless. Gibbs entered the top ten after the Stage 1 pit stop and ran in the top five for most of Stage 2 (where he ultimately finished 4th), but he was spun out by the similarly-named, similarly-sponsored Tyler Reddick for 11th and fell to 24th before later confronting him after the race. Nonetheless, the Toyotas in general and Joe Gibbs Racing cars in particular had great speed and he was able to make up most of the ground that he had lost in what was clearly his best run since Tyler Allen took over as crew chief.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
2 hours agoRoss Chastain had an uncharacteristically quiet run at Martinsville, finishing sixth at a track that is normally not one of his best. Although the Hail Melon from 2022 will always define his Martinsville career, this was probably his best run here as he matched his best average running position from that race but had a much higher pass differential, which probably mostly explains why he had his highest career driver rating, breaking 100 for the first time in yesterday's event. After breaking in the top ten during the pit stops on the fourth caution, he spent most of the remainder of the race in the back half of the top five, getting as high as fourth without really contending. For a driver who is such a lightning rod for controversy, these are the sorts of runs he needs if he is going to return to serious championship contention.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
2 hours agoChase Briscoe had a fairly generic run at Martinsville even though the Joe Gibbs Racing cars and the Toyotas in general seemed to have the most speed. He started 11th but didn't really settle into the top ten until Stage 2, a stage where he spent much of the time in the top five and got as high as fourth before eventually fading to ninth in a race his teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell finished 1-2. Although all his JGR teammates probably had more impressive runs, he was still solid. His one blemish came on Lap 317 when he lost control and spun out Joey Logano for sixth, but Logano got him back by passing him for eighth on the last lap with his much fresher tires. Briscoe advanced one position from 13th to 12th in points and now sits 19 points above the playoff cutline.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
2 hours agoErik Jones has never been very successful at Martinsville and yesterday might have been one of the lowest moments of his career. Not only did he start 31st and finish 24th on track in a race where his former crew chief Chris Gayle won his first race for Denny Hamlin, a driver he was ordered not to pass in the 2020 fall event, but he was disqualified for violating NASCAR's minimum weight rule even though he didn't seem to gain any speed from it and he was much slower than the other Toyotas were. It's especially painful to get nabbed for a technical infraction without being fast to begin with. The DQ dropped him to 38th. Although Jones picked up some stage points on strategy at the end of Stage 1, he was also stripped of those, which dropped him from 24th to 29th in points. Unless he wins a drafting track race, his playoff hopes are likely over.
--Sean Wrona - RotoBallerSource: Racing Reference
9 hours agoCleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Tanner Bibee looked good in his season debut, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two over 5 ⅔ shutout innings in a 6-2 win over the Royals. He was originally set to start on Opening Day before being scratched with an illness, but he looked fully recovered on Sunday. He is coming off of a solid 2024, where he posted a 3.47 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 187 strikeouts in 173 ⅔ innings. The right-hander will be looking to take another step forward this season and is tentatively scheduled to face the Angels in his next start.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
9 hours agoCleveland Guardians shortstop
Daniel Schneemann homered and drew three walks against the Royals in a 6-2 win. He earned the start at second base, with
Gabriel Arias shifting to third to cover for injured star
Jose Ramirez. His wrist injury isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, and the infield playing time situation is unclear once he returns. Schneemann's best-case scenario is being the strong side of a platoon at second, but it's also possible that he will serve as a utility bat off the bench. He isn't worth adding in fantasy yet, but he could be useful down the line if he carves out some platoon time.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
9 hours agoBoston Red Sox outfielder
Wilyer Abreu doubled and drew three walks in Sunday's 2-3 loss to the Rangers. This is another good game to add to the youngster's resume, who already started the season with a two-homer performance on Opening Day. He showed some promise in 2024 by slashing .253/.322/.459 with 15 homers and eight steals in 132 games and seems to be taking a step forward in 2025. This didn't come out of nowhere, as the 50.5% hard-hit rate he posted last season ranked in the 94th percentile. He's worth streaming off of the waiver wire as a hot-hand play, with the potential to stick on your team all year if he doesn't slow down.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
9 hours agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Aaron Judge continued his torrid stretch at the plate, hitting a two-run home run and drawing three walks in a 12-3 win over the Brewers. This is right on the heels of a three-homer performance on Saturday, and he's now slashing .545/.643/1.818 through three games. He was already known to be one of the best hitters in baseball, but he is still managing to blow everyone's expectations out of the water. He is battling with a select few other players to be the first overall pick in 2026 fantasy drafts.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
10 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Hartenstein is in danger of missing this game after exiting early on Saturday due to left hip soreness. The Thunder could be in trouble with
Chet Holmgren (hip) and
Jaylin Williams (hip) also tagged as questionable for Monday. If they sit,
Kenrich Williams,
Branden Carlson, and
Dillon Jones could all see increased roles. Between the three, Williams would be the only player worth considering as a streaming option.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
10 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder forward
Jaylin Williams (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Williams recently suffered a hip injury and is now in danger of missing his second straight game. This comes at a bad time with
Chet Holmgren (hip) and
Isaiah Hartenstein (hip) both questionable for this game as well. That being said,
Kenrich Williams could be looking at big minutes if some of these players are unable to suit up.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
10 hours agoNew York Yankees second baseman
Jazz Chisholm had a huge day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Sunday's 12-3 victory over the Brewers. This brings his home run total to three for the season, and he seems to be picking up right where he left off from 2024. He tallied 11 homers and 18 steals in 46 games after joining New York last season and is a legitimate 40-40 threat if he can stay healthy all year. He'll need a couple more games played before gaining second base eligibility for fantasy, but he has a good chance to dethrone
Ketel Marte for the top spot at the position once he does.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
10 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. This has been frustrating for fantasy managers as Holmgren has been in and out of the lineup lately. He continues to nurse a left hip injury and the Thunder are going to be cautious with him because the playoffs are quickly approaching. The Thunder are fairly banged up, so it's unclear who exactly would benefit at the moment. If he sits,
Isaiah Hartenstein (hip),
Kenrich Williams, and
Jaylin Williams (hip) all stand to gain value.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
10 hours agoKansas City Royals second baseman
Jonathan India (head) was struck in the head by a pitch in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Guardians. The initial belief is that the injury is non-concussive, but he will be evaluated further in the coming days, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Thankfully, it appears that India has avoided a serious injury. He's done his job so far as the Royals' leadoff hitter through the first three games, posting a .429 OBP. He figures to be a useful middle infield option for fantasy once he returns to the field.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Anne Rogers
10 hours agoGolden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kuminga was forced to exit in the middle of the second quarter after suffering a right ankle injury. The expectation is Kuminga will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Kuminga as day-to-day, but they should get an update on his status soon.
Gui Santos and
Buddy Hield should both benefit with more playing time with Kuminga not returning on Sunday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Warriors
10 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (groin) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. James has played in five straight games following a seven-game absence. He has been a regular on the injury report, but James usually does play. He doesn't appear to be impacted on the court by this groin issue, so fantasy managers should expect James to be out there. Fantasy managers should double check ahead of tip-off just in case something happens pre-game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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12 hours agoFormer Arizona Cardinals linebacker Victor Dimukeje has signed a one-year, $1.33 million deal with the New York Giants. The 25-year-old spent the last four years with Arizona after the team selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Dimukeje has recorded 67 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass defensed across his first four seasons. While he has chalked up just eight starts in his career, the Duke alum has played at least 65% of Arizona's special teams snaps since 2022. He'll provide the Giants with a depth piece and special teams contributor in 2025. Dimukeje joins teammates Chris Board and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles as new acquisitions in the Giants' linebacker room.
--Alex CiullaSource: Matt Citak
12 hours agoDallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer still believes the team will reach a long-term deal with pass-rusher Micah Parsons. "Micah has said all along that he plans on being there...There's a lot of factors that go into a deal," Schottenheimer said on Sunday at the Annual League Meeting. "Again, my conversations with Micah have been great, and I think he's in a good spot." Dallas has made a habit of prolonging the extensions of their stars, but Schottenheimer doesn't want the offseason to be a distraction. It would behoove the Cowboys to lock up Parsons sooner than later, as he's already proven to be an elite game-wrecker, racking up at least 12 sacks in each of his first four seasons. Whether a deal gets done remains to be seen, but hearing that Schottenheimer is optimistic is encouraging for Parsons' prospects as a Cowboy.
--Alex CiullaSource: Christian Gonzales
12 hours agoAthletics first baseman
Tyler Soderstrom continued to show off his power during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Soderstrom opened up the scoring with a solo home run off right-hander
Bryan Woo in the fourth inning. Sadly, the A's offense couldn't do anything else as they ended up dropping this game 2-1 to Seattle. Soderstrom finished 2-for-3 with a single and a walk as well. The 23-year-old is hitting .467 with three homers and four RBI through the first four games of the season. Soderstrom could be worth a look in most fantasy formats while he's hot at the plate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
12 hours agoTexas Rangers relief pitcher
Luke Jackson was called upon to protect a one-run lead against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. It wasn't easy, as Jackson allowed a double and a walk, but he was able to work out of the jam. He struck out
Alex Bregman to end the game and earned his second save of the season. It was unclear who would be the closer heading into the season, but it appears Jackson is the favorite right now. He has worked in three of the first four games of the season. That being said, it wouldn't be shocking to see Jackson unavailable on Monday. If that happens,
Chris Martin or
Marc Church could be asked to take the mound in his absence if a save situation arises.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
12 hours agoTexas Rangers starting pitcher
Jacob deGrom made his season debut against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said ahead of time that deGrom would be limited to around 75 pitches in this game. Despite that, deGrom gave fantasy managers a strong outing on Sunday. He tossed five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, and striking out six batters in the win over Boston. This was a great start to the season for deGrom, but the key is keeping him healthy. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if the team continues to ease deGrom into things early in the season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
13 hours agoWashington Nationals first baseman
Nathaniel Lowe is off to an impressive start to the season. On Sunday, Lowe went 3-for-4 including a two-run home run in the victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Lowe helped give the Nats a five-run lead with his sixth inning blast off right-hander
Aaron Nola. After this game, Lowe is 6-for-13 with two homers and five RBI in three games. Lowe isn't a must-have fantasy option, but could be worth a look in 12-team formats while he's hot at the plate. The expectation is he'll play everyday and bat in the middle of the Nats order.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
13 hours agoWashington Nationals starting pitcher
Mitchell Parker looked impressive on the mound during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Parker went 6 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing seven hits and striking out five batters in the win. The 25-year-old was excellent on the mound at home last year, but Parker got crushed whenever he was on the road. The hope is that Parker can take a step forward this season. His next start is against the Arizona Diamondbacks at home next weekend. Parker could be worth a look as a streaming option given he posted a 2.65 ERA at home in 2024.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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