MLB Expert Picks for June 17: Key Matchups and Betting Insights
With Wednesday's slate featuring high‑stakes contests across the league, analysts weigh in on over/under totals, moneyline bets and the players poised to drive the action.
Jun 17, 2026
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MLB Pick6 Experts Forecast Standout Performers for Wednesday’s Games
DraftKings contributor Blake Krass shares his top Pick6 selections for Wednesday's action, spotlighting athletes who are primed to outperform their projected stats and explaining how the peer‑to‑peer Pick6 format works.
Jun 17, 2026
Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Return with MLB’s 2026 Broadcast Deal
The latest Top 300 fantasy baseball rankings are released, featuring MLB’s 2026 return to NBC and Peacock, key player movements, and injury updates.
Jun 16, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings: Weekly Top 100 Breakdown
The newest weekly list ranks the top 100 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball, offering tiered insights, injury notes and stash advice for league owners.
Jun 16, 2026
Week 13 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Key Matchups and Hot Pickups
Week 13 brings a slate of favorable matchups for several hitters, with several teams confronting right‑handed starters and a handful of injury‑related opportunities that could reshape fantasy lineups.
Jun 15, 2026
MLB Pitchers’ Recent Surge: Bibee, Alcantara, and the Rise of Young Arms
An overview of standout starting pitcher outings, from Tanner Bibee's sinker-driven consistency to Jacob Misiorowski's record-breaking strikeout feat and Sandy Alcantara's changeup resurgence.
Jun 13, 2026
Expert MLB Picks for June 12: Dodgers, Marlins, Brewers Favored
Predictions from Jon Metler, Neil Parker and Joe Osborne focus on key matchups, standout pitchers and recent team statistics.
Jun 12, 2026
Phillies’ 1‑2 Pitching Duo Emerges as Baseball’s Most Feared Combination
A deep dive into the unprecedented performance of the Philadelphia Phillies' top two starters, whose recent streaks and statistical dominance have turned every series into a test for opposing lineups.
Jun 12, 2026
Spring Training Surge: How Matt McLain and Late‑Season Pickups Are Reshaping Fantasy Baseball
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.
Jun 10, 2026
Braxton Ashcraft’s Breakout Season in the Majors
Braxton Ashcraft has quickly become one of the league’s most intriguing pitchers, blending a high‑velocity fastball with a sharp slider and a crossfire delivery that has left hitters like Ozzie Albies guessing.
Jun 9, 2026
Weekly Baseball Pitcher Rankings: Surprises and Standouts in the Latest Update
The latest edition of the fantasy baseball pitcher rankings reveals movement at the top, injury updates, and insights on emerging arms to watch.
Jun 9, 2026
Fantasy Baseball’s Hot Corner: Miguel Vargas Leads a Surge of Breakout Performers
Miguel Vargas’s sudden ascent, combined with a wave of breakout performances from pitchers and position players, is reshaping fantasy baseball rosters heading into the critical stretch of the season.
Jun 4, 2026
June 2026 Fantasy Baseball Power Rankings: Team‑by‑Team Breakdown
The latest fantasy baseball power rankings, released in early June 2026, paint a vivid picture of how the 30 Major League Baseball teams are shaping up for the remainder of the season, blending statistical rigor with narrative context.
Jun 3, 2026
Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Breakout Spotlight: Key Players to Watch
A mid-season update on fantasy baseball breakouts for 2026 highlights hitters and pitchers who have shown significant improvements, offering strategic insights for managers.
Jun 3, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Midseason Shift: Rising Stars and Slumping Arms
A look at the players gaining traction and those slipping in the latest fantasy rankings, with insights on how recent performance trends could influence roster decisions.
Jun 1, 2026
Sunday’s Starting Pitchers: A Deep Dive into Performances and Trends
A look at the key performances and underlying storylines from Sunday's baseball games, highlighting pitch mix dynamics, velocity trends, and the outlook for young arms.
Jun 1, 2026
Friday’s MLB Pitching Showdown: Velocity, Command, and Nautical Metaphors
The latest recap dissects the debut of Jared Jones after UCL surgery, his 99‑mph fastball, and the sharp outings of Brayan Bello, MacKenzie Gore, and Justin Wrobleski, all wrapped in a playful, sea‑faring narrative.
May 30, 2026
Five Rising Pitchers Dominate Early Fantasy Baseball Season
A look at the standout statistics of Cam Schlittler, Chase Burns, Kyle Harrison, Braxton Ashcraft, and Emerson Hancock, and what their early success means for fantasy leagues.
May 27, 2026
Five Underrated Starters Shaping Early Fantasy Baseball Trends
The first weeks of the 2026 MLB season have delivered unexpected brilliance from a handful of young arms, offering fantasy owners a glimpse of undervalued assets and potential breakout candidates.
May 27, 2026
Strider’s Struggles and the Rising Talent Pool in Baseball’s Waiver Wire
Spencer Strider's high walk rate and home run allowance raise concerns despite his strikeout prowess, while a host of other pitchers are making headlines on the waiver wire.
May 27, 2026
Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup: Tuesday’s Standout Starts
From Eric Lauer’s Dodgers debut to Shane Baz’s dominant outing, Tuesday’s slate offered plenty of reasons for fantasy managers to take note.
May 27, 2026
MLB Weekly Roundup: Pirates, Guardians, Braves and More
The Pirates secured a 6‑2 win over the Cardinals, the Guardians extended their six‑game streak, and Michael Harris II powered the Braves to a 9‑3 victory.
May 22, 2026
Weekend MLB Starting Pitcher Roundup: Key Performances and Fantasy Insights
An analysis of the latest starting‑pitcher results from Thursday’s games, highlighting strong showings, surprising struggles, and implications for fantasy lineups.
May 22, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Daily Starter Chart: Key Pitchers and Matchup Insights for 2026
The latest FanGraphs chart blends performance metrics with opponent analysis to help fantasy managers decide which pitchers to start or sit across different league sizes.
May 21, 2026