
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Spotlight: Five Hitters and Five Pitchers Poised for a Second-Half Surge
A deep dive into the players whose recent statistical spikes suggest they will dominate the latter half of the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
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A deep dive into the players whose recent statistical spikes suggest they will dominate the latter half of the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

The University of Georgia announced that 13 of its baseball players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, the most ever for the Bulldogs, highlighting a season that included an SEC title, a College World Series berth and a school‑record 53 wins.

Long‑time Laredo Morning Times columnist Clara Sandoval shares her excitement for the Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas, highlighting new coaching talent, playoff expansion talks, and her enduring passion for the sport.

The Buffaloes have landed 20 pledges from 11 states, securing a No. 31 national spot and a No. 3 ranking in the Big 12, a testament to the impact of Coach Prime's staff.
The Bison Baseball Club opened its season at Cadwell Park on July 11, 2026, dropping a 9‑8 decision to the Oahe Zap after Emmanuel Ealey’s ninth‑inning home run.

Ethan Wachsmann, a standout pitcher from Aurora, Colorado, was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing a tradition of Colorado prep stars making their mark in professional baseball.

AJ Curry, a No. 48 recruit by Perfect Game, decides to play for the University of Tennessee next spring instead of entering the 2026 MLB Draft, joining a Volunteers team that finished 38‑22 and earned a seventh straight postseason berth.

Former NFL players Pierson Prioleau, Xavier Adibi and Vonn Bell have joined the Colorado Buffaloes as defensive quality control analysts, each receiving substantial compensation, while head coach Deion Sanders hails the staff as the best he's assembled

Connor Bedard's injury, a controversial trade for Bowen Byram, and limited cap space set the stage for a challenging season for the Chicago Blackhawks.

A recent RotoWire ranking places Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney third among the most reviled coaches in college football, highlighting the growing tension between tradition and the sport’s new commercial realities.

The NCAA's new rule allowing five seasons of eligibility for players who sign before turning 19 is already influencing Kansas State's offensive line, bringing transfers like Tanner Morley and Delvin Morris into the mix and extending the eligibility of returning starters.

The NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule for players who enroll before age 19 is reshaping Kansas State’s interior offensive line, bringing in transfers, extending eligibility for returning athletes, and prompting a rotational development plan under new coach Mike Schmidt.

The article examines why teams sometimes replace coaches late in the season, arguing it’s a legitimate strategy, and why the Colorado Avalanche must retain Cale Makar despite his hefty contract.

An analysis of 81 BYU football transfers shows that only 20% improve after leaving, with most seeing stagnant or declining production, especially when moving to lower‑ranked conferences.

After a standout rookie campaign with the Colorado Eagles, Taylor Makar is set to see increased NHL ice time and a larger role with the Avalanche.

Despite losing several defensive stalwarts, the Cougars enter the season with a strong offensive core and high expectations.

An undrafted forward’s career‑high performance and decisive playoff contributions have cemented Parker Kelly’s role as a key catalyst for the Colorado Avalanche.

Yahoo Sports is expanding its fantasy platform into college football, inviting fans to draft top players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame, and introducing unique scoring elements that could reshape fan engagement.

Kane Kepley leads the High Class A Midwest League in key offensive categories, while Austin Love delivers a walk‑off win, Vance Honeycutt shows raw power, CJ Gray dominates on the mound, Carson Whisenhunt returns to the majors, Coy James homers twice, Harrison Ailshie climbs the draft board, and a weather‑related postponement interrupts the schedule.

Marcus Spears Jr., a five‑star forward from Dallas, Texas, has committed to the University of Texas, reclassifying to the 2026 class and positioning himself as a top prospect for the 2028 NBA Draft.

Yahoo Sports has opened signups for a first‑of‑its‑kind college fantasy football league that will run through the 2026 season, introducing a Team Offense position and stricter turnover penalties.

AJ Ewing, Andre Pallante, Tyler Tolbert, Kody Clemens, and Cole Carrigg are emerging as key waiver‑wire targets, each bringing a distinct blend of speed, power, or pitching reliability that could reshape fantasy lineups.

With the All-Star break approaching, the baseball bullpen dynamics are shifting dramatically, as injuries and performance trends open new roles for several relievers across the league.

Several minor‑league standouts are flashing the kind of production that could force front offices to accelerate their service‑time timelines, making them prime targets for fantasy leagues and real‑world roster decisions.