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Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
There are only eight games on the schedule, and no pitcher crosses the “elite” threshold (Game Score of 60 or higher). Streaming starters on a slate like this is especially difficult. Because pickings are slim, you have to be willing to take on some additional risk if you’re set on streaming a starting pitcher or […]
Continue readingPhillies win Game 1 of World Series on J.T. Realmuto homer in 10th
HOUSTON — Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto hit a tiebreaking home run in the top of the 10th inning, leading to a stunning 6-5 victory against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. The Phillies scored six straight runs after trailing 5-0 early in the game. Realmuto deposited a […]
Continue readingWorld Series Game 1: Best moments from Phillies’ stunning win
The Philadelphia Phillies made the improbable happen in Game 1 against the Houston Astros. After going down 5-0 in the third inning, largely due to two home runs by Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Phillies buckled down and clawed their way back, tying it up on a J.T. Realmuto double in the fifth. Neither team […]
Continue readingAstros’ Framber Valdez, Luis Garcia rocking hair extensions
A lot of work to make it seem that easy — at the ballpark and, as it turns out, the barber shop. Both pitchers gave their hair an artificial boost this season, adding extensions as a means of expressing their individuality. They are showing off those locks this postseason as Houston tries to reach the […]
Continue readingHouston Astros’ Aledmys Diaz exits against Chicago White Sox with discomfort in groin
CHICAGO — Houston Astros left fielder Aledmys Diaz exited Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox because of discomfort in his left groin. Diaz caught Yasmani Grandal‘s line drive to end the third inning. He was replaced by Chas McCormick in the bottom of the fourth. Diaz came into the game batting .254 with 10 […]
Continue readingHouston Astros’ Michael Brantley has season-ending shoulder surgery
The 35-year-old Brantley, who hasn’t appeared in a big league game since June 26, underwent arthroscopic labral repair. He hit .288 with five homers and 26 RBIs in 64 games in the final season of a $32 million, two-year contract. “There were a lot of different avenues that were taken to try to get Michael […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 10: Can anyone top this high-flying AL team?
While the Yankees continue to inch closer to 50 wins on the season thanks to their powerhouse offense, other teams have seen a change in momentum. The Dodgers are not only coming off a tough series sweep this past weekend but are now faced with playing the remainder of the season without a vital member […]
Continue readingOutfielder Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros finalize new six-year, $115 million deal
On the day he and the team finalized a $115 million, six-year contract, general manager James Click spoke about how much more they expect the slugger to do for this franchise. “A cornerstone player,” Click said. “It allows us to build the roster around him, build a lineup around him. And that sort of security, […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games
Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday’s MLB games
Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola Sunday is always a key day for fantasy managers in head-to-head leagues as the scoring period usually runs Monday through […]
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