Reigning AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out after the third season, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Ray joins a Mariners team that surprised many last season by finishing second in the American League West with a 90-72 […]
Continue readingWith that in mind, here are Monday’s choices to bolster your fantasy squad, with everyone available in at least 50% of all ESPN leagues. Brady Singer (R), 17%, Kansas City Royals at Cleveland: Singer is the most talented pitcher on this slate who isn’t pitching at Coors Field, making him the top option almost by […]
Continue readingThe schedule begins at 12:35 PM ET in the Great American Ballpark with the Reds entertaining the Pirates. There are two more matinees including the playoff bound Rays hosting a Blue Jays club battling for a wild card perch. The steaming inventory isn’t great, but there are options for those continuing to grind pitchers and […]
Continue readingEven so, there are a handful of arms to stream, along with the standard assortment of batters in favorable scenarios. Good luck as we head down the homestretch. Here are Friday’s players designed to get your weekend off in the right direction. Adrian Houser (R), rostered in 42% of ESPN leagues, Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago […]
Continue readingHere’s a look at Saturday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Elieser Hernandez (R), rostered in 27% of ESPN leagues, Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves: Since returning from the injured list, Hernandez has posted a 3.90 ERA with a 9.2 K/9 and 1.7 BB/9 over seven starts. […]
Continue readingHere are Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Madison Bumgarner (L), rostered in 53% of ESPN leagues, Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Bumgarner has quietly pitched well since returning from injury after the All-Star break. In six starts, he has not allowed more than two earned […]
Continue readingWith the White Sox and Yankees getting an off day following Thursday’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, there are only 14 games on tap, as opposed to the usual 15. Outside of the first two weeks, it’s just the third time all season that we’ve had fewer than 15 games scheduled for a […]
Continue readingGood luck getting your week off on a strong note. Here are Monday’s recommendations, all available in approximately 50% of ESPN leagues. Tylor Megill (R), rostered in 44% of ESPN leagues, New York Mets at Miami Marlins: Megill is not only putting up Jacob deGrom-like ratios, but he’s also working with similar run support. Megill […]
Continue readingWith the trade deadline rapidly approaching, teams will make the difficult decision between standing pat and potentially not being good enough to win a championship, or mortgaging their future for a forlorn hope. It’s not an easy position to be in, and it could affect both the standings and our rankings over the next few […]
Continue readingHere are Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Kwang Hyun Kim (L), rostered in 38% of ESPN leagues, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs: Fantasy managers have been slow to buy into Kim, perhaps because of the underwhelming 18.2% strikeout rate. Even so, the left-hander has […]
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