Their starting center fielder was Wade Meckler, an eighth-round pick in last year’s draft who started the season in High-A and was recently called up. Their All-Star closer, Camilo Doval, blew the save in the bottom of the ninth — his fourth appearance in a row with a blown save. And yet Paul DeJong, playing […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks continues to outfox hitters and induce soft contact and he certainly has a nice matchup in Pittsburgh versus the Pirates. Video by Eric Karabell (0:36) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Dave Schoenfield break down the playoff picture in the AL West with the Mariners and Rangers battling for top spot. (3:00) After the Rays’ downturn, it seemed as if the Braves would coast to the best record in baseball. But now, it’s not even a certainty that they’ll […]
Continue readingIt’s a critical time for fantasy managers, and not merely because there are only 46 days, or just under seven weeks, of baseball remaining in which for them to mount a comeback in their league standings. The trade deadline arrives in ESPN leagues in two days, set for Friday at noon ET, and certainly is […]
Continue readingThey’re regarded as the overwhelming favorite, ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers (+450), Houston Astros (+550) and Texas Rangers (+800). FanGraphs’ odds concur, projecting the Braves to finish six games better in terms of win/loss record than the No. 2 Dodgers, with easily best 25.4% odds of winning the whole shebang. That said, it’s not […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tanner Bibee should deliver solid fantasy stats yet again when he starts in the Rays’ pitching-friendly ballpark. (1:00) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Brad Doolittle break down recent surge into the top 10 for the Phillies and Mariners in the Power Rankings. (2:42) With a little less than two months of regular-season baseball left to play, the postseason picture is slowly starting to take shape. While certain teams look like they’re […]
Continue readingLook for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingThe Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman Carlos Santana from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, attempting to shore up a tepid offense as they try to hold onto first place in the National League Central. Santana, 37, was dealt to a contender for the second consecutive season after going from Kansas City to Seattle last year. […]
Continue readingLook for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
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