
Week 12 Fantasy Baseball: Rising Stars and Slumping Arms
A look at the standout hitters and pitchers from Week 12, with stats that could reshape fantasy lineups.
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A look at the standout hitters and pitchers from Week 12, with stats that could reshape fantasy lineups.

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent undrafted signings of Jakob Guardado and Alec Gomez have reignited discussions about nepotism, roster rule changes, and the balance between opportunity and fairness in Major League Baseball.

With several high‑profile players returning from injury and a handful of surprise performances, this week's waiver wire offers high‑upside options for both daily and season‑long formats.

Luis Lara’s new seven‑year deal, Karson Milbrandt’s Triple‑A surge, and River Ryan’s comeback story highlight the most compelling fantasy options heading into the next scoring period.

The Oakland Athletics are one game behind the Seattle Mariners in the A.L. West and riding a strong 4-1 run in Las Vegas. Upcoming matchups against the Pirates and Angels, along with key player performances, could cement their rise and generate excitement ahead of the move to a new stadium.

The 2026 fantasy baseball season has turned into a bullpen scramble, with managers constantly scouting relievers who suddenly start racking up saves.

Jacob Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch ever by a starting pitcher, struck out a career‑high 15 batters, and completed a one‑hit shutout that has been hailed as a potential all‑time great outing.

Jacob Misiorowski delivered a complete‑game one‑hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, striking out 15 batters without a walk and throwing the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher in the Statcast era.

On the one-year anniversary of his major league debut, Jacob Misiorowski threw a complete-game one-hitter, struck out 15 batters in 95 pitches, and delivered the fastest pitch ever recorded for a starter, cementing his place in baseball history.

Predictions from Jon Metler, Neil Parker and Joe Osborne focus on key matchups, standout pitchers and recent team statistics.

The Oakland Athletics are staging a six‑game series in Las Vegas to build momentum for their 2028 move, using the desert heat and a temporary ballpark to showcase a future stadium designed to combat extreme conditions.

This week’s waiver wire offers a mix of rising position players and shaky starting pitching, with several prospects earning fresh opportunities across the league.

Four emerging waiver‑wire prospects offer speed, power and breakout upside that fantasy managers can’t afford to ignore

A daily roundup of relief pitcher moves across MLB highlights new streaming options for fantasy baseball managers.

Readers voted for Harvey Kuenn as the most impactful high school baseball player in Wisconsin history, with Tony Butler and Jim Gantner close behind and a field of write‑in candidates highlighting the state’s rich baseball lineage.
A recent poll to determine the most impactful high school baseball player in Wisconsin history ended with Harvey Kuenn's narrow victory, though technical issues dampened participation and sparked debate over the results.

An analysis of key fantasy baseball contributors, from high‑impact steal‑and‑power combos to hitters battling BABIP challenges.
Three analysts share their selections for upcoming MLB games, highlighting pitching nuances, bullpen depth, and offensive firepower.
From Matt McLain’s .509 slash in Arizona to a June hot streak that revived a fantasy roster, this season’s breakout stories illustrate the value of monitoring late‑season performance and building a bullpen on the fly.

The latest waiver wire guide highlights high‑impact players, from power‑hitting Montgomery to dominant pitcher Melton, and offers strategic streaming options for fantasy managers.

Recent performance data reveals that several high‑profile players are not delivering the expected production, prompting a call for roster cuts in fantasy leagues.

The Oakland Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas, slated for 2028, marks the culmination of a century‑long baseball tradition in the desert city, highlighted by recent exhibition games and community excitement.

A quick look at the most impactful players to add and the arms to stream for immediate production.

This week’s two‑start pitcher slate feels unusually thin, leaving fantasy managers to weigh a handful of risky options against a backdrop of limited upside. Among the arms under review are Stephen Kolek, Grant Holmes, Jeffrey Springs, Trevor Rogers, Patrick Corbin, Zac Gallen, Grayson Rodriguez, Luke Raley, Dominic Canzone, Colt Emerson, Dansby Swanson, and Michael Busch.