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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday’s MLB games
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 the indicated time of publication. Sunday’s slate features 16 games, with a doubleheader at Coors Field between the Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners. The rule of thumb is […]
Continue readingBrewers, O’s clear benches, stay mum over cause of near-fracas
Why it all happened remains a mystery. The sixth-inning altercation between the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers didn’t escalate into any real fighting, and the two main participants — and their managers — wouldn’t say much about what triggered the near-fracas. The closest thing to an explanation came from Milwaukee’s Willy Adames, who was about […]
Continue readingBurnes grinds against former team as Orioles top Brewers
Not that Corbin Burnes had it easy. Burnes allowed a home run to the first batter of the game, and Baltimore’s new star pitcher left after five innings Sunday against the Brewers. He allowed three runs along with six hits and two walks, but he struck out five and pitched out of trouble on multiple […]
Continue readingMLB 2024 Watchability Index: Ranking most fun teams to watch
We’ve created a super complex formula to score teams in seven different categories, creating a possible maximum score of 50. These categories fit into the general idea of: “What makes baseball exciting?” First, the 10-point categories (on a scale of 1-10 points maximum): Star power: This is based off our annual MLB Rank of the […]
Continue readingBetting picks, props, and tips for 2024 MLB season: futures
Without further ado, here are our best bets from Tyler Fulghum, David Schoenfield, Eric Karabell, Derek Carty and Tristan H. Cockcroft. All odds courtesy of ESPN BET. What’s your best value pick to win the World Series, beyond the current favorites (Dodgers, Braves, Astros, Yankees)? Phillies +1500: The Phillies are stronger than they were a […]
Continue readingMLB 2024 season preview: Rankings, every team’s playoff odds
Happy MLB Opening Week, baseball fans! After a wild offseason, one thing is clear heading into the new season: Everyone is chasing the two superteams that stand alone in the top tier of our initial 2024 rankings. Whether your team is good enough to go toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves or […]
Continue readingMLB spring training 2024: Key storylines, breakout teams
Before we turn our focus to the long season ahead, we asked ESPN MLB reporters who have been all over Arizona and Florida to break down what has stood out most to them during spring training. From stars in the making to big names raking, here’s what has caught our eyes. Jorge Castillo: There’s a […]
Continue readingThe Playbook, Inning 5: Making the most of your fantasy baseball roster
Your work is far from complete at the end of draft day. While it’s true that the majority of your competitive chances in any given season hinge on the success of your draft, your management of your team in-season more often than not proves to be the determining factor in your final standing. For a […]
Continue readingOrioles acquire former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes from Brewers
More Teams. More Games. Jesse Rogers breaks down the Brewers’ decision to trade Corbin Burnes to the Orioles. (1:09) The Baltimore Orioles have acquired former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, the teams announced Thursday, giving up infielder Joey Ortiz, left-hander DL Hall and the 34th pick in the […]
Continue readingSources: Brewers finalizing deal with free agent Rhys Hoskins
Hoskins, who will turn 31 in March, spent the entire 2023 season on the injured list for the Philadelphia Phillies after tearing the ACL in his left knee during spring training. In his six previous years, Hoskins had been a consistent presence in the middle of Philadelphia’s lineup, averaging 30 home runs in his four […]
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