Here’s a look at Saturday’s streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Merrill Kelly (R), rostered in 24% of ESPN leagues, Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs: Kelly may not be the most exciting fantasy option, but he’s still been productive over the past month, delivering a 2.56 ERA and […]
Continue readingThe start of the second half also brings with it some new blood. The Red Sox are calling up Jarren Duran for their upcoming series against the Yankees, and the Mariners are giving Jarred Kelenic his second taste of big-league action after a brief stint back at Triple-A. We’ll discuss in more detail below, but […]
Continue readingOverall, the slate features several staff aces including Gerrit Cole and Lucas Giolito, both looking to head into the break on a strong note after seeming of late to have lost their grip. The card also features an array of pitchers to use for a spot start, along with some batters in favorable spots of […]
Continue readingNEW YORK — Yankees manager Aaron Boone knew it off the bat. “Usually, a triple play sneaks up on you,” he said. “Right away, I’m thinking, ‘That’s a triple play.’” New York turned its record-tying third triple play of the season to strand the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, bailing out closer Aroldis Chapman […]
Continue readingThe Cubs and Cardinals open the slate with a Friday matinee in Wrigley Field followed by the remaining 13 contests played under the lights. The marquee matchup features Blake Snell and the Padres visiting Queens to take on Jacob deGrom and the Mets. It’s also Shohei Ohtani night with the unique twist the Angels are […]
Continue readingWith that in mind, here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in less than 50% of ESPN leagues. Justus Sheffield (L), rostered in 8% of ESPN leagues, Seattle Mariners at Detroit Tigers: Sheffield might be the top streaming option of the day, but that’s not saying much given the dearth […]
Continue readingElsewhere, 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 […]
Continue readingHere are Wednesday’s picks to help you get over the hump, with everyone available in over half of all ESPN leagues. Dane Dunning (R), rostered in 17% of ESPN leagues, Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels: Dunning has experienced the ups and downs endured by most young pitchers. His last outing was an impressive stifling […]
Continue readingBALTIMORE — The Oakland Athletics were not deterred by a six-game losing streak to open the season. They were simply going to “Ride the Wave,” a mantra the team embraced to get past the adversity. Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and the Athletics won their 13th straight game, building a big lead early and […]
Continue readingThe Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres held on to their perch atop our MLB Power Rankings as they prepare to meet again — this time in a four-game series starting Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Putting the two NL West rivals there was the easy part. But putting any order to the rest of […]
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