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Fantasy Forecaster: Week 3

On tap: Expect a heightened level of intensity in Los Angeles this week, as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres Monday through Wednesday, only four days after a Zack Greinke–Carlos Quentin hit by pitch spawned a bench-clearing brawl between the two teams that resulted in a fractured collarbone for Greinke and an […]

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 […]

Best fits for the top 2023 MLB free agents

More Teams. More Games. John Smoltz believes Shohei Ohtani is likely to end up with a team on the West Coast in free agency. (1:21) The day after the Texas Rangers won their first World Series title in franchise history, 130 players became free agents as baseball’s offseason season began. While this year’s free-agent class […]

Astros decline $10 million option on first baseman Trey Mancini

Houston also declined a $13 million option on reliever Will Smith in favor of a $1 million buyout. Mancini was acquired on Aug. 1 from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-team trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays as the Astros worked to refine their postseason roster. His playing time was limited in the playoffs, however, […]

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

Note: This file will be updated with overnight pitching changes and weather-related 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 Tuesday brings […]

Fantasy baseball: Three players to pick up now

Experience the 2022 WNBA season like never before with the first full-featured fantasy league game dedicated to a professional women’s sport. Get a team or start a league today!. Sign up for free! As noted in my weekly Forecaster, it’s fortuitous timing for a Twins hot streak, as they have one of the softest upcoming […]

The Playbook, Inning 6: Nine must-follow fantasy baseball tips

By now, you might be fancying yourself a fantasy baseball pro. Inning 1: Fantasy baseball 101 Inning 2: League formats Inning 3: Salary-cap drafts Inning 4: Preparation Inning 5: Roster optimization Inning 6: Nine must-follow tips Inning 7: Adjust to league trends Inning 8: Utilize advanced stats Inning 9: Master the player pool You’ve read […]

Sources: New York Mets, Max Scherzer agree to three-year, $130 million contract

Star right-hander Max Scherzer and the New York Mets have agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Scherzer can opt out of the contract after the second season of the deal, the sources said. The $43.33 million average annual salary of the deal sets a record, […]

Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday

If you haven’t yet read my primer on how weather can give you a MASSIVE edge in fantasy baseball, be sure to check that out now, as it will help provide context for my player evaluations each week. Here are Sunday’s choices to bolster your fantasy squad, with everyone available in at least half of […]

MLB Power Rankings Week 17: Where all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, with teams making dramatic move after dramatic move in one of the most active deadlines we’ve seen in years. Can the Yankees make a run at the AL East crown with Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo? Will the Dodgers’ team full of superstars be enough to supplant […]

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