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Drake Batherson is having a career year offensively, trailing only Tim Stutzle in goals and points among Ottawa skaters.
My Senators vs. Panthers predictions expect Batherson to build on his totals with another productive outing against a struggling Florida team.
Let’s get into my NHL picks for Tuesday, March 31.
Drake Batherson has produced at least one point in 60% of his appearances this season. That strong hit rate jumps significantly when facing Bottom-10 defenses, such as the Florida Panthers.
Batherson has picked up a point in 17 of 22 games fitting the criteria, good for a 77% success rate. That includes a productive meeting with the Panthers back in January.
The Panthers are more focused on improving their draft position than winning games, and that shows in their recent results. They have dropped six of the last eight and allowed 3+ goals seven times.
Tim Stutzle leads the Ottawa Senators in assists. He forms a formidable duo alongside Batherson on the top line, and also has exposure to other top scoring threats — like Brady Tkachuk and Dylan Cozens — when skating on the top power play unit.
The Senators sit third in points percentage since February 1, and their underlying numbers are exceptional. Led by Batherson and Stutzle, they should handle business against a Panthers team playing out the string of a disappointing, injury-plagued season.
Drake Batherson has points in three consecutive games against Florida. Find more NHL betting trends for Senators vs. Panthers.
| Location | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL |
| Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN5, SCRIPPS |
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The NCAA announced its officiating crew for the Final Four of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 30.
Only No. 2 seed Connecticut, No. 3 Illinois and No. 1 seeds Michigan and Arizona remain in March Madness after each school won their respective region to secure their trips to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the Final Four site this year. UConn faces Illinois and Michigan takes on Arizona for spots in the national championship.
Michigan and Arizona have been dominant all season and in the Men's NCAA Tournament, and their Final Four matchup is shaping up to be one of the most-anticipated games in recent years. The Wolverines are coming off a 95-62 win over No. 6 Tennessee in the Elite Eight, with the Wildcats took down No. 2 Purdue, 79-64.
The Huskies, meanwhile, defeated top-seeded Duke on a last-second 3-pointer from true freshman Braylon Mullins. Illinois punched its ticket after beating fellow Big Ten foe No. 9 Iowa, 71-59.
Here's a look at the full officiating crew for the Final Four in 2026, which is certainly going to appease all college basketball fans:
The NCAA didn't announce specific game assignments but did announce the 11 officials selected for the Final Four in 2026. Here's the full list:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Final Four officials: Who is officiating Men's NCAA Tournament?
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The Cleveland Guardians take on the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight in Chavez Ravine for the second game of a three-game series.
Shohei Ohtani makes his season debut on the mound for the home team, and Tanner Bibee makes his second start of the season for the visitors.
See why my Guardians vs. Dodgers predictions and MLB picks are targeting the Under on Tuesday, March 31.
Shohei Ohtani’s arsenal of pitches is downright filthy (115 Stuff+), and he was dominant at home a season ago (.151 BAA, 1.71 ERA).
There’s a fully stocked bullpen behind him after Sunday’s off day and yesterday’s three-pitcher outing, so they should limit a Cleveland Guardians lineup with poor numbers (.279 wOBA, 79 wRC+).
Tanner Bibee (104 Stuff+) has been a dependable arm, recording an xERA below 3.75 in each of the last three seasons (87 starts). The weather favors these two strong starting pitchers, as there’ll be rain in Southern California.
COVERS INTEL: Tanner Bibee ranked in the 67th percentile or better in xERA, xBA, average exit velocity, walk rate, and hard-hit rate. Shohei Ohtani didn’t have enough innings to qualify, but he’d be in the 90th percentile or above in every category.Ohtani was positively electric on the mound a year ago, and effectiveness (areer 3.00 ERA, 3.18 FIP) hasn’t been the issue — it’s all about health.
He’s healthy now, striking out 11 batters in his most recent exhibition outing. That gives the Los Angeles Dodgers a leg up on the mound, and they have one at the plate, too.
You could argue the bullpen is a wash, but the Dodgers have been elite in relief (2.19 FIP) and have all their best arms rested, whereas Cleveland closer Cade Smith threw 29 pitches in Monday’s series opener.
Bibee’s primary flaw is the home run ball. He allowed 1.33 HR/9 a year ago despite a 10-point uptick in groundball rate, so it’s definitely the L.A. side I want to target with a home run prop.
Max Muncy posted 16 of his 19 home runs off right-handed pitchers a season ago, tagging them for a 157 wRC+ with substantial power (.247 ISO).
He hits Bibee’s three-pitch mix against lefties (primarily four-seamers and change-ups with a dash of cutters) well, with decreased whiff rates and increased effectiveness against all three offerings.
The Guardians have cashed the Under in 39 of their last 60 road games. Find more MLB betting trends for Guardians vs. Dodgers.
| Location | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| First pitch | 10:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | CLEG, SportsNet Los Angeles |
| Guardians starting pitcher | Tanner Bibee (2025: 12-11, 4.25 ERA) |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Shohei Ohtani (2025: 1-1, 2.87 ERA) |
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In terms of the standings and the shift in their odds of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins 8-3 win over the New York Islanders on Monday night is one of their biggest wins of the 2025-26 season. It might be the biggest win. It was also one of the most impressive as they went on the road, against a team they are fighting with for a playoff spot and playoff positioning, in a place they have historically struggled, and completely dominated the game. They chased the Vezina Trophy front-runner, they had a 23-6 edge in high-danger scoring chances during 5-on-5 play, and they overcame multiple two-goal deficits (2-0, 3-1) to win in a laugher.
There were a lot of important contributors in that game.
Rickard Rakell continued his recent surge with a two-goal game.
Ryan Shea, Elmer Soderblom and Avery Hayes provided some unexpected scoring depth.
Sidney Crosby returned with two points while Bryan Rust scored another goal.
Then there was Anthony Mantha. On a night where a lot of Penguins players shined, Mantha seemed to stand out more than anybody and played what might have been not only his best game of the season, but one of the most dominant individual games any Penguins forward has had this season.
The numbers on the night are incredible.
He scored two huge goals in the second period to not only give the Penguins their first lead of the game, but also extended it before the end of the period. Prior to that he set up Ryan Shea’s game-tying goal. All of that happened in a span of less than four minutes of game-time, a stretch that not only completely changed the game but also perhaps the Penguins entire playoff push.
Along with the production and big goals, the Penguins outscored the Islanders 4-0 with Mantha on the ice, while they also had an 88 percent expected goals share.
He dominated.
He also completely redeemed himself from a tough start to the game that included a couple of defensive zone turnovers, including one on a power play that led to a Penguins penalty, resulting in Anders Lee’s goal to open the scoring. From that point on he played like a man possessed and was a central part of their comeback win.
If Kyle Dubas ends up winning the NHL’s general manager of the year award the Mantha signing is going to be at the top of the list for the reasons why. In terms of production and value, it is one of the best free agent signings any team made this past offseason. The only free agents that have come close to producing on Mantha’s level are Mitch Marner (Vegas Golden Knights) and Nikolaj Ehlers (Carolina Hurricanes), but Mantha has more goals than both of them and has a significantly cheaper and smaller contract.
Getting this production for $2.5 million on a one-year deal is the type of thing that just does not typically happen in free agency.
This is also not a case of him simply being a passenger for Crosby or Evgeni Malkin.
The majority of his 5-on-5 ice-time has come away from both players, while the Penguins are outscoring teams 31-25 with a 53.2 expected goals share when Mantha is on the ice without Crosby and Malkin. Only seven of his 29 goals have been set up by one of those two players. He has just independently, on his own merit, been a wildly productive (and good) player.
There are moments where he makes some, let’s call them, curious decisions with the puck, but the positives have far outweighed the negatives and the production is impossible to ignore.
The expectation for Mantha at the start of the season, at least for me, was that he would be the new version of Anthony Beauvillier. Veteran player signed to a cheap, one-year contract as a reclamation project so the Penguins could juice his value back up and flip him at the trade deadline for a second-round pick. Instead he has become one of their best and most important players on a team that has far exceeded every preseason expectation.
He has also potentially played his way into an even bigger contract this summer, whether it comes from the Penguins or somebody else. Given how well he has fit here, how much salary cap space the Penguins have to work with, and how thin the free agent class is this summer (Mantha’s 29 goals are tied with Alex Ovechkin for the most goals among pending unrestricted free agents; and Ovechkin is not realistically available to any other team) it is starting to look more and more like the Penguins should just make him an offer and see what it would take to stay.
The Los Angeles Lakers can clinch the Pacific Division title and a playoff berth with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luka Doncic is returning from his one-game suspension for the Lakers, who are favored by 1.5 points with a -135 moneyline in a matchup against the Cavaliers.
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
TV Channels: FDSO, SN-LA
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Cleveland Cavaliers: 47-28 (No. 2 in Central Division)
Los Angeles Lakers: 49-26 (No. 1 in Pacific Division)
Spread: Los Angeles Lakers -1.5
Moneyline: Los Angeles Lakers -135 / Cleveland Cavaliers 110
Over/Under: 236.5
To call Macklin Celebrini a “phenom” would be a gross understatement. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft was highly touted, but his selection was definitely viewed as a bit of a letdown following the enormous hype that accompanied Connor Bedard the year prior. Two years later everything has flipped, as Bedard is a extremely good, but languishing on a horrific Blackhawks roster — while Celebrini is making history.
Celebrini became just the 7th teenager in NHL history to record 100 points in a season before turning 20. Scoring two goals and registering one assist in a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues, he now has 38 goals and 63 assists on the year for 101 points with 10 games remaining. It puts Celebrini in some of the NHL’s rarest company, a laundry list of NHL legends — and one guy who never managed to live up to his early hype.
Let’s look at the list Celebrini is now a part of:
It’s tough to imagine Celebrini will backslide with modern hockey conditions, training, and coaching. This is the rise of the next great player in hockey, and we’re witnessing it.
Jacob deGrom will start for the Texas Rangers tonight against the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced this morning.
deGrom was originally scheduled to start this past Saturday in Philadelphia against the Phillies. He woke up that morning with a stiff neck, however, and with it being a blustery 45 degree day, the Rangers opted to push their 37 year old ace back and use Jacob Latz as a spot starter in his place. Latz responded with four no-hit innings in the Rangers’ 5-4 victory.
The Rangers indicated at the time that the deGrom issue was minor, and they anticipated him starting on this road trip, which concludes tomorrow. deGrom will have the benefit of pitching in balmy 80 degree weather this evening, which I have to think is preferable to pitching in 45 degree weather.
The Rangers have not yet announced a starter for Wednesday’s matinee game in Baltimore, which starts at 11:35 a.m. Central. Kumar Rocker, who was originally expected to start today before deGrom was pushed back, could get the nod. Alternatively, the Rangers could go with Nathan Eovaldi, who started the season opener on Thursday, and would be going on five days rest.
The Astros have set their rosters for opening day of the minor league baseball season. There are a lot of intriguing players at each level and could be a big year for a few prospects. Below are a couple players to watch at each minor league level!
Hitter – Zach Cole, OF
Cole was drafted in the 10th round in the 2022 draft. The left-handed hitting outfielder has plus speed and some big time raw power, though that comes with some swing and miss. Overall in 2025, Cole had a 22 doubles, 7 triples, 19 home runs and a system leading 151 wRC+ over 97 games. He also earned a late season promotion to Houston. While he will start in Triple-A, he should be back up in 2026 at some point.
One More: Collin Price, C/1B
Pitcher – Hudson Leach, RHP
Leach was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 draft. Leach was dominant at times in 2025, but his command would get away from him and he ended up with a 5.54 ERA overall, though he had a 3.51 FIP. He did finish with 63 strikeouts in 39 innings, including some run in Triple-A. He turned some heads in the AFL with a really good breaking ball and a fastball that was sitting high 90s, touching 99 MPH. With some nice outings in Sugar Land, Leach could find himself in the Houston bullpen.
One More: Alimber Santa, RHP
Hitter – Lucas Spence, OF
The Astros signed Spence as an undrafted free agent in 2024, and he made the most of his first professional season. He started the 2025 season in Fayetteville and after hitting .286 in Single-A, he was promoted to High-A where he connected on 6 home runs with a .774 OPS. He was promoted to Double-A where he added 4 more home runs with 17 runs batted in. He finished the season with 31 doubles, 27 stolen bases and a .771 OPS in 116 games, and an impressive 14.3% walk rate. Spence flew up the rankings last year and has the tools to be a plus defender too.
One More: Joseph Sullivan, OF
Pitcher – James Hicks, RHP
Hicks was a 13th round pick by the Astros in 2023 and has flew through the system initially with a breakout 2023 where he posted a 3.82 ERA with 115 strikeouts over 106 innings across three different levels. Hicks had some injuries in 2025 and struggled for the most part posting a 5.59 ERA in 46.2 innings in Double-A. He did finishthe year on a high note striking out 23 to just 4 walks over his final 14.2 innings and then carried that into a dominate Arizona Fall League showing posting a 0.00 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 14 innings. He should be in Triple-A in 2026.
One More: Bryce Mayer, RHP
Hitter – Caden Powell, INF/OF
Powell was selected by the Astros in the 6th round of the 2024 draft and signed overslot for $422,500. The 21-year-old is listed at 6’3″ and 200 lbs with room to grow. He started his college career at Oklahoma but transferred to Seminole State College where he was named the D-1 junior college player of the year. Powell started the 2025 season great in Single-A posting an OPS over .800 while showing off power and speed. He missed some time with an injury and had some struggles when coming back, but his power and upside with the bat is legit.
One More: Ethan Frey, OF
Pitcher – Cole Hertzler, RHP
Hertzler was drafted by the Astros in the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Liberty University. Hertzler has pitched limited innings due to injury but has dominated hitters in Single-A with a four pitch mix. In 21 professional innings, he has a 1.29 ERA with 28 strikeouts. His fastball sits in the low to mid 90s and can tough 96 MPH. Hertzler’s best secondary pitch is his slider that has continued to progress. His also added a changeup and curveball. He is healthy now and has a chance to make a big impact in 2026.
One More: Parker Smith, RHP
Hitter – Xavier Neyens, INF
Neyens was selected by the Astros in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft and signed for $4.12 million. A left-handed hitter out of Washington, Neyens boasts some of the most impressive raw power from his class. While he has a strong arm suited for a corner infield or outfield spot, it’s his powerful bat and advanced hitting ability that made him a top pick. The 19-year-old will be in full season ball and get a chance to show why he was a first round pick.
One More: Kevin Alvarez, OF
Pitcher – Jagger Beck, RHP
Beck was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 draft. He pitched sparingly in 2025 but then went off to winter ball in Australia and dominated striking out 36 over 37 innings while posting a 3.16 ERA. The right-hander has a mid 90s fastball and is an imposing figure on the mound at 6’6″ and 205 lbs. The 19-year-old will be one of the youngest pitchers on the Fayetteville roster.
One More: Nick Potter, RHP
In an unexpected announcement Tuesday morning, Seattle Mariner top prospect Colt Emerson reportedly agreed to an 8 year, $95 million contract extension with the organization. The deal includes a ninth year club option as well as various escalators that can bring the total up to $130 million. Additionally, Emerson was granted a full no trade clause in the deal.
In signing, Emerson has secured the largest pre-debut contract in MLB history, surpassing Jackson Chourio’s 8/$82 2023 contract with the Brewers.
The team’s first round draft pick in the 2023 draft, Emerson has graced the top of prospect lists since joining the professional ranks and is considered a consensus top ten prospect in the sport. At just 20 years old, the uber-talented shortstop now figures to be on the fast track to debuting with the club and will be locked up in the PNW for the next decade.
A sweet-swinging lefty shortstop, Emerson possesses some of the best bat-to-ball skills in all of minor league baseball and is renowned for his plate discipline, a trait that’s given him an incredibly high floor as a player since his time of drafting. His game, however, has taken a jump, as he’s now posting some very intriguing underlying power numbers without sacrificing his contact rates all that much, rounding out his game and making him a complete player that looks like a threat for 20+ homers a year. Offensively, there’s not a ton to poke holes in.
His glove is where the most progress has been made. Once considered a strong candidate to move to third base, Emerson is now a true shortstop defender that should have little issue manning the six. He’s got an excellent arm and solid range, and though he may have to play a different position to get his reps in on this roster, shortstop is undoubtedly his long-term home.
Whether Emerson is expected to join the roster right away or remain in Triple-A for extra seasoning is yet to be announced, but it seems reasonable to assume the Mariners would promote Emerson now that he’s officially on the big league payroll. Though clarifying the Mariner roster for most of the next decade, this move undoubtedly muddies the water for how the 2026 roster shakes out, and how they choose to handle it is a fascinating discussion that needs to be had. Have your own thoughts? Sound off in the comments below!
The tallest player in college basketball history is headed elsewhere next season.
Florida center Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman, intends to enter the transfer portal, he announced on social media on Tuesday, March 31. The window to transfer opens April 7 — the day after the national championship on Monday, April 6 — and ends April 21.
"After taking time to reflect on my journey and what's best for my future, I've decided to enter the transfer portal," he wrote as part of a longer message.
Rioux played limited minutes in 2025-26, scoring seven total points in 17 minutes. He became both the tallest player to ever score in an NCAA Tournament and SEC conference game this season, and could be an interesting prospect for teams to take a shot on if he's able to develop, given his other-worldly size.
The Quebec, Canada, native attended IMG Academy, a popular prep high school in Bradenton, Florida, before securing a preferred a roster spot at Florida. He was a 3-star recruit, according to 247Sports' Composite, with reported offers from Florida Atlantic and Stetson, before choosing the Gators.
He has experience with Canada's national team, having played a significant role for multiple of its younger squads. He averaged 4.5 points with 4.5 rebounds per game in Canada's U18 FIBA AmeriCup bronze medal win in 2023.
Rioux won a national championship at Florida in 2024-25, although he redshirted that season, focusing on development with the Gators' scout team. After being on back-to-back No. 1 seeds, perhaps he's ready for more substantial player time next season, albeit with a different school.
Rioux grabbed an offensive rebound before throwing down a dunk in which he barely had to jump in Florida's first-round win over No. 16 seed Prairie View A&M in the NCAA Tournament. The crowd expectedly went wild after he scored, given his popularity.
OLIVIER RIOUX HAMMER 🔨 pic.twitter.com/nXm1DqbcX8
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2026
Rioux's final game at Florida was his best showing, although it came during Florida's 60-plus point lead. He scored two points with two rebounds and an assist in two minutes of action. He was also responsible for one of the viral moments of the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament, when he towered over Prairie View A&M's 6-foot-8 Hassane Diallo.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Florida's 7-9 center Olivier Rioux enters transfer portal
So the Red Sox offense so far is… ah, not great. Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Willson Contreras, Trevor Story, and Ceddanne Rafaela are all carrying an OPS below .700. Caleb Durbin is carrying an OPS below the gates of hell. But all is not lost offensively, thanks the prodigious play of Wilyer Abreu. Following his outstanding WBC performance, the outfielder is once again off to a hot start. And, this year, the Sox coaching staff thinks he has the potential to turn into an “elite” bat. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
If the lineup continues to struggle, then one of the talking points of the season will undoubtably all of the offensive options the Red Sox elected not to pull the trigger on this past offseason. One of those players was Isaac Parades, who recorded a hit against the Sox last night. But he actually sounds a bit relieved that he’s not in Boston, owing to his troubles at Fenway: “Truthfully, it’s not a stadium that I can see the ball well [at]. I don’t know why. It’s just difficult for me to see the ball there.” (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)
Parades actually hasn’t started all that well either, though he’s been better than the man the Red Sox settled on to play third base, Caleb Durbin, who is 0-14 with one walk and three strikeouts. But Durbin’s not all that worried yet: “Baseball is just one of those sports I think where it’s a very feel sport. So the more you’re in rhythm and the more you have your feels right, you’re going to be hot and you’re going to be feeling good. So it’s just trying to get back to that and work through that. Like I said, it’s just working. You’ve got to put in the work to get those feels back.” (Christopher Smith, MassLive)
And here are two more names to throw into the “not worried” hat: Ranger Suarez and Johan Oviedo, who both struggled last night but are taking it in stride. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)
Truthfully, we all should take the words of Durbin, Suarez, and Oviedo to heart. It’s just four freaking games, everyone! Having said that, there’s an argument to be made that the blueprint that Craig Breslow put together for the team this offseason leaves little margin for error. (Rob Bradford, WEEI)
And given that the roster construction could lead to a lot of variance, it’s no surprise that the Red Sox are one of the most polarizing teams in the league with respect to preseason prognostications. (ESPN)
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The New York Mets paid how much to watch Bo Bichette strike out all the time? And another catcher is going to hit 60 home runs!
MLB Opening Weekend overreactions are a ton of fun. Because you know, baseball is a game all about small sample sizes.
Even so, we can still use some of those sometimes outlandish statements to attack the MLB MVP odds markets.
Here are my favorite MLB MVP predictions for the American and National Leagues, based on those early-season overreactions.
| Overreaction | Early pick |
|---|---|
 Shea Langeliers+8000 |  Vladimir Guerrero Jr.+1600 |
 Bo Bichette+8000 |  Ronald Acuna Jr.+1100 |
Cal Raleigh was 28 years old during his historic 60-home-run season.
Shea Langeliers is a catcher. He’s playing in his age 28-season. He also has ridiculous power, and he hit three home runs in the Athletics' first three games of the season!
Shea Langeliers' second home run of the night 💪
— MLB (@MLB) March 28, 2026
Tie game in the 9th! #OpeningDaypic.twitter.com/0Zuz836NmR
Raleigh also hit 64 home runs in the two seasons before last, and Langeliers had 60 combined between 2024-25.
Langeliers is in the middle of an A's lineup that seems to be swinging for the fences, and plays half of his games in a minor-league ballpark in Sacramento.
Crazier things have happened than Langeliers doing his best Raleigh impression this season.
Shea Langeliers odds to win MVP: +8000 at FanDuel
Aaron Judge is the favorite to win another American League MVP for a reason. He’s put forth two of baseball's greatest hitting seasons in the last two years. But a slow start could cost him, and he’s striking out a lot.
I like the price with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at +1600. Vladdy is coming off an incredible postseason run, where he hit eight home runs and came up just short of leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a World Series title.
He could lead the AL in hits and batting average, and even a slight uptick in regular-season homers could send his numbers through the roof. All while playing for a team expected to contend for another AL Pennant.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. odds to win MVP: +1600 at FanDuel
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
 Aaron Judge | +180 |
 Bobby Witt Jr. | +450 |
 Cal Raleigh | +950 |
| Julio Rodriguez | +1200 |
| Nick Kurtz | +1500 |
It took New York Mets fans just three games to boo their new third baseman, and not without reason.
Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets this offseason, but his tenure in Queens has gotten off to a rocky start. The former Blue Jay went a dismal 1-14 with eight strikeouts over the opening weekend, and the fans let him have it.
Bo Bichette gets loudly booed after he struck out to end the seventh pic.twitter.com/l2937k60Eo
— Mets'd Up Podcast (@MetsdUp) March 29, 2026
The overreaction here is that this was another huge waste of money for the Mets. But this is a guy who is one of the best pure hitters in the game. He led the American League in hits twice and was on pace to do it again last season before missing a chunk of games late in the year.
This price is too long for a guy who could be an impact bat in one of the best lineups in baseball.
Bo Bichette odds to win MVP: +8000 at FanDuel
Obviously, this is Shohei Ohtani’s award to lose, and if he starts 15 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, it’s a wrap.
That said, there are a ton of great talents that could normally be up for MVP awards if, ya know, Ohtani didn’t also pitch, such as Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr., to name a few.
My favorite among this trio is Acuna. A former MVP himself, the Atlanta Braves outfielder is set to have his first fully healthy season since he won the award in 2023.
Acuna is capable of putting up a 50-home run and 50-stolen-base season.
Ronald Acuna Jr. odds to win MVP: +1100 at FanDuel
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
 Shohei Ohtani | -140 |
| Juan Soto | +700 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | +1100 |
 Fernando Tatis Jr. | +2000 |
| Francisco Lindor | +2200 |
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Welcome to Week 23, better known as Championship Week for most fantasy leagues. As the NBA prepares for its final full week of action, injuries and seeding are among the most important factors at this time of year. Who can you ultimately trust to bring valuable production to close the season? Who should you maybe avoid? We have some suggestions.
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The Pistons essentially have hardly missed a beat after losing superstar point guard Cade Cunningham to a collapsed lung in the middle of March. Jenkins has played some good ball in the seven games since being elevated to the starting lineup as an injury replacement, averaging 18.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. Those are not quite Cunningham-type numbers, but impactful ones nonetheless. Jenkins' biggest moment came in a 30-point performance in a win over the Lakers recently, which was immediately followed by a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double. The sophomore guard isn’t someone who fantasy managers should necessarily lock in for big games on a nightly basis. However, the floor seems high, considering the current role and workload; any strong stat lines shouldn’t be surprising.
Need scoring? Need three-pointers? Trent Jr. may be your guy! Although his 2025-26 season has been one of his least impressive in years, he finds himself currently back in the starting rotation for a Bucks team that is officially eliminated from the playoffs, dealing with several key injuries, and has just cut the guard who was likely occupying some of Trent Jr.’s backcourt minutes off the bench. In other words, he’s in a good position to play freely without much pressure, which he’s done effectively over the past week. The eighth-year guard has had 18-point, 20-point, and 36-point games in his most recent run, while tallying 20 made triples over the last four games. He’s surely capable of some lows — see his zero-point, 0-of-7 shooting outing against the Trail Blazers on March 25 — but his highs provide quality fantasy value for those in pursuit of three-point scoring.
Speaking of three-point shooting, how many players in the league off the bench are more capable of setting the nets on fire than Hardaway Jr.? He’s been filling such a role since his playoff runs with the Mavericks, and now appears to be gearing up for another significant one in his first year with the Nuggets. The veteran sharpshooter has drained at least four three-pointers in four of his last six games, scoring at least 16 points in each. There’s little else being contributed from a fantasy standpoint, so Hardaway Jr.’s appeal likely would be for those fantasy managers in category leagues. If three-point production is needed, THJ is a qualified streaming option.
“No Paul George. No Tyrese Maxey. No Joel Embiid. Just lots of Quentin Grimes lately,” — me, in last week’s column, labeling Grimes as a “Stock Up” performer. Well, each of those injured stars has returned, and now Grimes’ production has decreased significantly, and quickly. He’s, understandably, coming off the bench now and seeing far fewer attempts over his past three games, totaling 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. Grimes’ most recent performance, an 11-point, five-rebound, four-assist line against the Hornets, reflects the type of numbers that should be considered as realistic moving forward, given his decreased role. The Sixers are both trying to cement a playoff spot while getting their core group acclimated and back in the flow ahead of the postseason. It may not be a good idea to rely on Grimes during Championship Week.
It feels very weird to put a player of this caliber and status into the Stock Down category, but the numbers represent a player who probably shouldn’t be counted on to consistently put up game-changing numbers. To be fair, James, in Year 23, is coming off a triple-double against the Wizards on Monday. But for context, that was in a game that Luka Doncic missed to serve a one-game suspension. When the team has been healthy recently, James has logged stat lines that reflect a more measured approach and a seemingly backseat role to his teammates as the Lakers continue to collect wins. Barring key absences, it’s hard to see the formula changing much down the stretch of the season. Shout out to LeBron, though, for being able to adapt and play whichever role is required at the time.
Huff began March with five consecutive double-digit scoring performances and multiple three-pointers in each contest — his ending to the month hasn’t been quite as productive. Over his last five appearances, the floor-spacing center has failed to reach double figures in points four times and combined to shoot 6-of-16 from beyond the arc. His recent slippage isn’t a grand one; rather, it could be considered a letdown, based on the highs he’s reached at points this season, and how big his role could be on a banged-up Pacers team. Huff should still be in position to end the season strong. However, it’s difficult to get a feel for what to expect from him on a nightly basis.
Happy Tuesday! We were treated to our first walk-off of 2026 last night after a single from Cal Raleigh slipped past first base and scored Leo Rivas from third. Another stellar pitching performance featured six innings from Luis Castillo with no runs, two hits, and seven strikeouts. The bullpen largely did their job, and Matt Brash looked electric in his first save of the season.
The second game of the series against the New York Yankees starts tonight at 6:40 PM with a pitching duel of Logan Gilbert versus Max Fried.