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The Brewers edged the Dodgers after Edwin Díaz’s ninth‑inning meltdown, while the Tigers posted a rare strikeout‑free shutout. Braxton Ashcraft’s efficient complete game, Max Muncy’s 131st Dodger Stadium homer, and a 7‑0 Red Sox romp highlighted a slate that reshaped league standings.
After dropping seven of eight series since the All-Star break, the Pittsburgh Pirates face a daunting schedule and a manager's rare outburst, underscoring the urgency of a rapid turnaround.
Braxton Ashcraft tossed a complete game and delivered a pivotal hit as Pittsburgh edged Miami 5‑4, avoiding a three‑game sweep in a crucial late‑season showdown.
Recent outings have seen Bryce Miller's fastball dip below 96 mph, his ERA climb to 5.81, and his breaking pitches lose bite, raising questions about his ability to stay in the rotation as the playoffs approach.
The Pirates lost 4-2 to Milwaukee after Paul Skenes surrendered five straight baserunners in the fourth inning, while Kyle Harrison's shutout effort and a rally by Endy Rodríguez couldn't secure a win.
The latest starter roundup highlights Quinn Mathews’ MLB debut, key veteran performances, and the fantasy implications of a pitching landscape in flux.
The Pirates' bullpen struggles and need for starting pitching have put the front office under pressure to act before the MLB trade deadline, with three potential trade targets emerging.
The article breaks down a three‑day streamer model that categorizes starting pitchers into Auto‑Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start and Do Not Start, highlighting the metrics and matchups that guide fantasy managers.
The latest Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner breaks down MLB starters into four categories, uses a matchup score that blends opponent wOBA, recent performance and park factors, and flags trade‑deadline‑affected arms. Here’s how to interpret the tiers and which projected starters deserve a start, a maybe, or a sit.
The Pirates are targeting bullpen help and a left‑handed‑hitting right‑handed bat before the deadline, balancing ambition with fiscal prudence.
With a 4.38 ERA and a wild‑card spot within reach, the Pirates are weighing a steep trade package for Padres closer Mason Miller.
Jake Mangum’s unconventional contact‑driven style has become a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ late‑season push, blending on‑base skill with aggressive baserunning
Major League Baseball’s owners have introduced a collective salary cap for the first time, prompting a fierce response from the players’ union. Star players including Juan Soto and Bryce Harper have publicly opposed the measure, which could limit their earnings and affect the 2027 season.
All‑Star players and the MLB Players Association push back against a proposed salary cap that could reshape contracts and the 2027 season.
All‑Star pitchers and superstars are pushing back against Major League Baseball’s plan to institute a salary cap, raising concerns about player contracts, the 2027 season and the future of collective bargaining.
The latest top 450 fantasy baseball rankings reveal the players poised to dominate the 2027 season, while MLB’s return to network television promises a new era of broadcast coverage.
Top baseball talent publicly rejects the league's proposed salary cap, citing threats to earning potential and legacy, while outlining union counter‑demands ahead of renewed talks.
With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire in December, Major League Baseball's first salary cap proposal since the 1994-95 strike has sparked a united front among top players who fear restricted earnings and diminished rights.
Players’ opposition to a league‑wide salary cap threatens to reshape contract negotiations and could shorten the 2027 season.
All‑Star pitchers and veterans argue that a new salary cap would curb earnings and disrupt the game, as negotiations over the 2026 contract deadline loom.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert, bolstered by a strong draft class led by Derek Curiel, as they eye bullpen upgrades before the August deadline.
All‑Star representatives Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper voice strong opposition to a league‑wide salary cap, warning that it could lock down earnings and spark a showdown before the 2027 season.
All‑Star players criticize MLB's new salary‑cap proposal, warning it could limit earnings and trigger a lockout as the current contract expires in December.
The latest weekly update of the top 100 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball highlights a shifting landscape, with injuries, velocity trends, and breakout performances shaping the rankings.