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MLB Power Rankings Week 13 – Who is No. 1 at the season’s halfway point?

With the season’s halfway mark arriving in the coming days, the teams at the top of our MLB Power Rankings have started to separate themselves from the pack while those at the bottom might already be thinking about next year as the trade deadline approaches. Did the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday

As much as I’d like to share some pearls of wisdom regarding how to use this to your advantage, it doesn’t mean much in leagues with daily moves, which is the focus of this column. Sure, you’ll need to find a replacement for Fernando Tatis Jr. a few more times over the second half, but […]

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‘Sorry you had to see that’ — How baserunning has become an embarrassing problem in Major League Baseball

Editor’s note: From rising strikeout totals and unwritten rules debates to connecting with a new generation of fans and a looming labor battle, baseball is at a crossroads. As MLB faces these challenges, we are embarking on a season-long look at The State of Baseball, examining the storylines that will determine how the game looks […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday

Stacking isn’t generally used in traditional fantasy, save for desperate situations in head-to-head formats when you’re behind and need to make up points in bunches. The other potential chance to stack is on extremely short slates where the available inventory is limited. Monday features just three games, so it’s a good opportunity to stack. Ideally, […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday

Elsewhere, Corbin Burnes hopes to snake his elusive third, as the Brewers host the Diamondbacks, while Trevor Bauer seeks his seventh win when the Dodgers visit the Braves. Good luck securing the win in head-to-head formats. Those playing in rotisserie leagues take heed: There are only three games on Monday, so use Sunday to pad […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday

Please keep in mind the first game is a 3:00 p.m. EST contest in Dunedin, so don’t get caught short and remember the early lineup lock in some leagues. David Peterson (L), rostered in 8% of ESPN leagues, New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies: Using a lefty at home against the Rockies is always a […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday

What is exciting, however, is that Jarred Kelenic, one of the game’s top prospects, is expected to make his debut for the Mariners on Thursday. He’s already rostered in nearly 70% of ESPN leagues, but he’s worth scooping up if he’s still available in your league. Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday

The slate is intriguing for streamers, with four options available in at least 88% of all ESPN leagues, though each carries an element of risk. For hitters, it will be tag-team Friday as several teammates are in good spots, with all batters cited rostered in fewer than half of all ESPN leagues. Chris Flexen (R), […]

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New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman unhappy game started despite rain

NEW YORK — New Mets owner, same old dysfunction. Pitcher Marcus Stroman criticized New York for starting Sunday’s game against the Miami Marlins in a steady rain. Stroman’s outing lasted just nine pitches before play was stopped, and the game was suspended after a wait of 2 hours, 10 minutes, to be continued as part […]

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2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game

Major League Baseball is back for a full 162-game 2021 season after a very unique 2020. Not sure who is starting for your team on Opening Day? We’re tracking batting orders from across the league as teams start to play in front of their home fans again for the first time since the pandemic began. […]

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