The streaming inventory is lush for those looking to do a little holiday grinding before putting those white shorts in storage until next summer. Here are Monday’s featured players, all available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Tarik Skubal (L), rostered in 40% of ESPN leagues, Detroit Tigers at Pittsburgh Pirates: Skubal’s 18.5% […]
Continue readingThe common thread here is that all recommendations are available in over 50% of ESPN leagues. Nestor Cortes Jr. (L), rostered in 31% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: The Yankees snapped a four-game losing streak on Wednesday and will look to Cortes to win their second straight contest. The left-hander draws […]
Continue readingUnfortunately, filling those spots will be a bit of a challenge, because the player pool is so thinned out. On the pitching side in particular, we’ve cobbled together four names to consider, but all of them carry a degree of risk. Your league situation will dictate how aggressive you need to be. Here’s a look […]
Continue readingWednesday’s slate offers three matinees, beginning in Arlington at 2:10 PM with an interleague affair between the Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers. The final game on the docket is the premier pitching matchup as Max Scherzer and the Los Angeles Dodgers entertain Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves in what could be a playoff preview. […]
Continue readingFriday continues what has been an appealing fantasy pitching slate all week as once again the theme will be picking on teams with depleted lineups. Enjoying the platoon edge is the hitting mantra of the day. Good luck this weekend. Keep in mind this is the penultimate week of the regular season in ESPN head-to-head […]
Continue readingHere’s a look at Saturday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Triston McKenzie (R), rostered in 51% of ESPN leagues, Cleveland vs. Los Angeles Angels: McKenzie’s results have been a little uneven since joining Cleveland’s rotation. He’s had a few blowup outings, and his inflated 5.12 ERA […]
Continue readingA pair of NL Cy Young award contenders top the card with Max Scherzer visiting the Mets and Freddy Peralta taking the hill in Pittsburgh. Elsewhere, there are some intriguing options for those needing to squeeze another start or two onto your Week 18 ledger while there is the usual array of bats for hire. […]
Continue readingThe Sunday schedule renders a risky supply of arms but more reliable bats to fortify your lineup. Here they are, each available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Luis Gil (R), rostered in 16% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: The Yankees pitching has been ravaged with Gerrit Cole and […]
Continue readingWhile there have been a lot of rumors, not much has transpired with impact trades, though activity is bound to pick up as we approach the Friday 4:00 PM ET deadline. Keep in mind we routinely post a morning update, so if anything occurs affecting the players soon to be discussed, we’ll make the appropriate […]
Continue readingThe weekend also is highlighted by an interleague encounter between the two first place teams in the Central divisions, with each affair slated to be a great pitching matchup. Lucas Giolito gets the nod for the visiting Chicago White Sox to be opposed by Freddy Peralta defending home turf for the Milwaukee Brewers. Elsewhere, there […]
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