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Boston Red Sox’s J.D. Martinez opts in; Martin Perez’s option declined
The 33-year-old hit a career-low .213 in the pandemic-shortened season with seven homers and 27 RBIs, his lowest output since 2013. His salary was cut from $23.75 million to a prorated $8,796,296. His deal also gives him the ability to opt out after the 2021 World Series. Boston declined a $6.85 million option on left-hander […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday’s games
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Kevin Gausman (R), rostered in 43% of ESPN leagues, San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies: Gausman continues to stay under the radar despite being on a dominant roll. The right-hander has now allowed two or fewer […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday’s games
Please note, the teams will flip-flop home team designation in the pair of Keystone State twin bills. The third doubleheader is in South Beach with the Marlins hosting the Nationals. Who would have though this series would be integral for the Marlins in their quest to win the NL East while the defending champs are […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday’s games
Good luck on the third to last Sunday of the season. Here are the day’s picks to click, all available in more than half of all ESPN leagues. Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> Michael Pineda (R), rostered in 36% of ESPN leagues, Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians: Pineda has […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday’s games
Elsewhere, it’s a great night for fans of young pitching, as four rookies continue their freshman campaign. In fact, they all made the pitching recommendations. Finding batters in favorable spots was a bit of a chore. A lot of credit goes to the ESPN fantasy managers, as they’ve been on top of all emerging players […]
Continue readingJeff Passan’s MLB trade deadline preview: Will any stars actually move? Which teams are sellers?
Almost a year ago, when Major League Baseball’s postseason expansion plans first leaked, a league official was trying to sell the idea. It would be good for competitiveness, he said, and would generate revenue for both the league and the players. More playoff teams would bring baseball in line with other sports, he said, and […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday’s games
For what may be the first time all season, there isn’t a pitcher with a projected game score in the 60s. There are, however, a few arms pitching like aces with Dylan Bundy, Ross Stripling and Zac Gallen scheduled to toe the rubber. Yes friends, Gallen and his streak of a dozen starts without giving […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pickups: Why now is the time to add Dylan Cease
Call this “Wide Range of Potential Outcomes Thursday.” It rolls off the tongue, right? Cease, a top-25 overall and the No. 11 starting-pitcher prospect entering his big league debut season of 2019, possesses the type of high-ceiling promise fantasy managers want in this change-in-an-instant, injury-filled campaign. He has an electric, high 90s mph four-seam fastball […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday’s games
Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> Brandon Bielak (R), rostered in 4% of ESPN leagues, Houston Astros vs. San Francisco Giants: Injuries have ravaged the Astros’ pitching and forced Bielak into the rotation likely sooner than the team expected. After a pair of multi-inning relief outings, Bielak made his first […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday’s games
Starting batters in doubleheaders poses a conundrum. Normally, it’s a no-brainer since you’re almost assured of one game with a chance at more. Now, there’s risk if the batter only plays one, as he’s in danger of receiving three, or perhaps even just two chances if he hits lower in the order and the home […]
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