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Jake McCarthy, Caleb Durbin and a handful of other youngsters are delivering the kind of production that can shift fantasy lineups, while a few veterans are cooling off just as quickly.
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Jake McCarthy, Caleb Durbin and a handful of other youngsters are delivering the kind of production that can shift fantasy lineups, while a few veterans are cooling off just as quickly.

Recent stats show Dansby Swanson, Carter Jensen, Bryson Stott, Jung Hoo Lee and Nasim Nuñez climbing the charts, while Chase Meidroth, Michael Busch, Matt Chapman, Jacob Young and Austin Riley are slipping.

With the season in full swing, several overlooked athletes are delivering the stats that translate into fantasy points. Here’s a snapshot of the most promising pickups.

Week 13 waiver wire analysis highlights breakout performances from Josh Bell, Francisco Alvarez and emerging arms like Griffin Jax, while key injuries reshape roster decisions.

The Philadelphia Phillies turned June 2026 into a showcase of resilience, delivering a series of historic comebacks and unprecedented offensive bursts that captivated fans and reshaped narratives across the sport.

The San Francisco Giants' recent Pride Night controversy has become a flashpoint in a national debate over diversity, politics, and the role of sports in cultural battles.

The Dodgers, leading the NL West, travel to San Diego to open a weekend series against the Padres, with Walker Buehler starting against Roki Sasaki, streamed live on Apple TV.

The Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League, an MLB‑affiliated summer circuit, offers college players a unique blend of competition, housing, jobs and celebrity sightings across the East End.
Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski, a top‑ranked pitcher, faces the Chicago Cubs on June 26, streamed live on Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball, with new subscriber perks.

Shohei Ohtani secured the highest fan vote total in the National League, earning a sixth consecutive All-Star start, while rookie Kazuma Okamoto moves to the second phase of voting for a starting spot.

The Washington Nationals' bullpen has been historically poor, but strong offense and solid starting pitching have kept the team in contention for a playoff spot.

The middle of the season reveals a reshaped bullpen landscape, with more save‑eligible arms, fewer 10‑ and 15‑save relievers, and a wave of trade speculation that could redefine closer roles across the league.

Wednesday's games revealed a spectrum of results, from shutout brilliance to early‑season struggles, offering key lessons for fantasy baseball managers.

The San Francisco Giants replaced Buster Posey with Larry Baer on a scheduled radio interview, sparking criticism over the team's handling of a Pride Night controversy.

Prospects gather in Phoenix for the fourth annual MLB Draft Combine, where legends like Harold Reynolds, Kenny Lofton and Mike Lowell share insights ahead of the 2026 draft in Philadelphia.

Injury comebacks are reshaping fantasy lineups, and these four players are flying under the radar despite strong recent performances.

A personal look at baseball's enduring charm, its evolution amid challenges, and the unforgettable moments that bind past and present fans.
A deep dive into the standout performances of MLB’s relief pitchers, the struggles of a few, and the upcoming broadcast partnership that will bring these stories to a wider audience.

At the halfway point of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, plate discipline and contact metrics are revealing which players are poised for a breakout or a downturn.

From June 23‑26, a group of NC State Wolfpack standouts will join 335 top prospects at the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where they will face medical exams, performance tests and a chance to impress scouts ahead of the draft in Philadelphia.
Across more than nine decades, baseball has produced a cascade of historic performances on specific calendar days. This article revisits the games, players and milestones that have left an indelible mark on the sport.

June’s relief action featured dominant closers like David Bednar and Mason Miller, while some bullpen pieces stumbled. The article also covers the upcoming MLB broadcast deal with NBC and Peacock.

A look at the latest trade advice that helps fantasy managers buy low on struggling stars and sell high on breakout performers.

A limited‑time sweepstakes offers Lycoming County residents a chance to win tickets to the 2026 MLB Little League Classic, featuring the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers, broadcast live on ESPN.