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Fantasy baseball: The players who could benefit most from a trade

It’s even more important to consider this year, when MLB’s brass decided to make July 31 the only in-season trade deadline. No more of those waivers shenanigans; make your dealing decisions by the end of next month. The American League has 10 teams in legitimate playoff contention, with the Orioles, Royals, Blue Jays, Tigers and […]

How Braves plan to move forward after losing Spencer Strider

Just over two weeks into the MLB season, the Atlanta Braves are exactly where they’re expected to be: atop the National League East standings. But any thought that the coming months would be about coasting through the regular season until the real challenge begins in October quickly went out the window when Spencer Strider felt […]

MLB free agency: Latest on Dylan Cease trade rumors, fits

But it’s Jan. 10 and Cease is still in Chicago. Plenty of other starting pitchers around baseball — including Tyler Glasnow, Robbie Ray and Chris Sale — have been traded, and the looming end of Shota Imanaga’s free agency could ignite another round of dominoes. So are the White Sox still waiting for the perfect […]

Braves add veteran right-hander Reynaldo López on 3-year, $30M deal

The deal calls for López to make $4 million in 2024 and $11 million in the next two seasons. There is an $8 million club option for 2027, with a $4 million buyout. The 29-year-old López pitched for three teams in 2023, combining to go 3-7 with a 3.27 ERA and six saves over 68 […]

Braves trade right-hander Nick Anderson to Royals for cash

A day earlier, Atlanta dealt pitcher Mike Soroka and infielder Nicky Lopez to the Chicago White Sox along with pitchers Jared Shuster and Riley Gowens and infielder Braden Shewmake for left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer. The 33-year-old Anderson was 4-0 with one save and a 3.06 ERA in 35 appearances. He missed the 2022 season following […]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games

Chicago White Sox starter Michael Kopech exits game against Texas Rangers because of knee injury

Kopech was checked on by the training staff with a full count and two outs against Adolis Garcia. He threw a warm-up pitch before spiking the baseball in frustration and walking to the dugout to applause from the fans. Left fielder AJ Pollock robbed Marcus Semien of an extra-base hit with a leaping grab for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers get closer Craig Kimbrel in trade that sends OF AJ Pollock to Chicago White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox swapped veteran outfielder AJ Pollock and veteran closer Craig Kimbrel on Friday, a rare one-for-one trade — with no money exchanged — that cleared up uncertainties for two championship contenders. From the Dodgers’ perspective, the deal frees up more playing time for the young, promising Gavin […]

Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday

The schedule is still in flux, but don’t fret. We’ll post the usual update on Monday morning with all the pertinent changes. Here are some suggestions to start your week off in the right direction. Ryan Yarbrough (L), rostered in 43% of ESPN leagues, Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles: Yarbrough has surrendered a few […]

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