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Fantasy baseball: Cincinnati lineup gets closer to clarity

The perceived odd offseason signing of 3B/1B Jeimer Candelario makes a bit more sense now, as he can start at third base and not worry about playing time, with 1B/DH Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the other side of the diamond and the duo of SS/2B Matt McLain and SS/3B Elly De La Cruz featured up the […]

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Fantasy baseball: Bold predictions for AL teams

Some of our bold predictions from last season hit the goal or came close, which makes us smile. Cody Bellinger and Jose Berrios indeed bounced back nicely with the Cubs and Blue Jays, respectively. The Dodgers’ James Outman and Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter won starting roles and hit for power. Oakland’s Esteury Ruiz stole 50-plus bases, […]

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The Playbook, Inning 7: Fantasy baseball managers must adjust to real-life trends

The principal effect of all this change was the shortening of baseball’s average game time, which by most every measure greatly improved the fan experience. The average nine-inning game in 2023 shrunk by nearly 25 minutes compared to the season before it, all the way down to two hours, 39 minutes and 43 seconds. It […]

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Rays trade Andrew Kittredge to Cards, get José Caballero from M’s

In both trades, the Rays — whose roster-churning abilities have helped them to a 511-359 record since 2018, the second best in the American League and fourth in Major League Baseball — will receive players with six years of team control. Raley has five years of club control, while Kittredge will reach free agency after […]

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

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]

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

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. 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 […]

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Kevin Cash on speculation he’ll join Guardians: ‘Very happy’ with Rays

“I’m very happy here,” Cash said Monday at the season wrap-up news conference. “I’m under contract here and looking forward to next year, for sure.” The 64-year-old Francona recently stepped down as Cleveland manager. He has been slowed by major health issues in recent years. Cash played for Francona with the Boston Red Sox and […]

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MLB Wild Card Series Day 1: Live updates, playoff analysis

More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Xavier Scruggs assess the Houston Astros’ chances for another World Series appearance in 2023. (1:56) It. Is. On. Eight teams are in action today as the 2023 MLB playoffs begin with the best-of-three wild-card round. The Game 1 action starts in the American League, with the Texas Rangers […]

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Michael Lorenzen left off Phillies’ roster despite no-hitter

The Minnesota Twins included Carlos Correa and rookie Royce Lewis along with right-hander Chris Paddack, who made a pair relief appearances last week in his return from Tommy John surgery. Correa hasn’t played since Sept. 18 because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, and Lewis has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring Sept. […]

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