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Boston Red Sox advance to ALCS behind Kiké Hernandez, Rule 5 draft pick-turned-bullpen ace Garrett Whitlock
Kiké Hernandez entered 2021 wanting to demonstrate that he could be an everyday player in the major leagues after his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers typecast him into a utility man role. Reliever Garrett Whitlock hoped to establish himself as a major leaguer after the Yankees left him off the 40-man roster and Boston […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
Speaking of playoffs, the days are dwindling to make a move. It also gets harder to make up ground in rotisserie leagues with many players missing games down the stretch. Here are Wednesday suggestions to keep your lineup at full strength. Alex Wood (L), rostered in 66% of ESPN leagues, San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona […]
Continue readingChicago White Sox clinch AL Central title, second straight playoff appearance
CLEVELAND — The Chicago White Sox clinched the American League Central title by virtue of a 7-2 victory over the second-place Cleveland Indians on Thursday. The celebration on the field was subdued, in part, because the teams had Game 2 of their doubleheader to play but also because the White Sox have much bigger goals […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday
Even so, there are a handful of arms to stream, along with the standard assortment of batters in favorable scenarios. Good luck as we head down the homestretch. Here are Friday’s players designed to get your weekend off in the right direction. Adrian Houser (R), rostered in 42% of ESPN leagues, Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
The slate features several pitchers to stream, but since two are just north of the usual 50% cutoff used to identify candidates, a bonus pick will be offered. Batters are dotted with many familiar names as rostership levels are stagnant at the point of the season. Many of the highlighted batters would have been picked […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 21: Where all 30 teams stand as final stretch begins
We’ve finally entered September, and MLB teams will have only a final month and change to solidify their playoff positions — if they haven’t already. Where have the New York Yankees ended up after their 13-game winning streak was snapped? Have the Phillies Phillies bought themselves some breathing room with their recent play? As always, […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
With respect to the games that do count, there are a lot of repeat visitors to this space, along with some newcomers and old friends. Here are Tuesday’s featured players, all available in at least 50% of ESPN leagues. Austin Gomber (L), rostered in 30% of ESPN leagues, Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers: It’s been […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Alex Cobb (R), rostered in 26% of ESPN leagues, Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics: Aside from a blowup start against Tampa Bay in late June, Cobb has been lights out of late, surrendering one or […]
Continue readingYoan Moncada initially ruled safe after missing home plate; call triggers two challenge requests
Chicago White Sox runner Yoan Moncada missed home plate and was called out in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday after a long video review in which each team asked for a challenge. The play happened in the top of the fifth inning with the bases loaded and the ChiSox trailing 4-0 in […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 11 – Did key injuries shake up our top five?
After a shortened 60-game 2020 MLB season, we’re already past that point in baseball’s return to a 162-game schedule with the All-Star break now less than a month away. What does that mean for your favorite team in our Week 11 MLB Power Rankings? The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox both suffered significant […]
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