Crafting the Ideal National League All-Star Lineup
Despite fan bias and team reputation shaping the All-Star vote, several National League standouts deserve a spot in the midsummer classic.
Jun 18, 2026
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Week 12 Fantasy Baseball Trade Value Chart: Buy‑Low Gems and Sell‑High Candidates
The latest weekly trade‑value chart highlights high‑risk buy‑low options such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Chase DeLauter, while flagging sell‑high players like Mickey Moniak and Brandon Woodruff as they return from injury.
Jun 18, 2026
Stolen Base Surge Fades as Injuries and Strategy Shift the Game
Bobby Witt Jr. tops the steals chart while injuries to key players and a league‑wide dip in attempt rates reshape the base‑stealing narrative.
Jun 18, 2026
Injury Toll Ravages Basestealing Threat
A look at how injuries to top thieves and the Cincinnati Reds' defensive woes are reshaping the early season stolen‑base landscape.
Jun 17, 2026
MLB Night Recap: Key Performances and Playoff Implications
Yesterday's baseball action delivered drama from the Mariners' comeback to the Pirates' walk‑off, while the Nationals clinched a wild‑card spot and the Tartan Army made a notable appearance at Yankee Stadium.
Jun 17, 2026
James Wood’s Breakout Power Surge Evident in 2026 Statcast Data
An analysis of James Wood's statistically significant growth across multiple offensive metrics from 2024 through 2026, highlighting his enhanced barrel percentage, launch angle sweet‑spot, and power output.
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 Rest‑of‑Season Rankings: Who’s Rising and Who’s Falling
This week’s fantasy baseball roundup highlights breakout performances and slumping stars, helping you fine‑tune your roster for the stretch run.
Jun 15, 2026
Cardinals’ Top Four Hitters Power Early-Season Surge
The St. Louis Cardinals have opened the season with one of the most potent top halves of any lineup in Major League Baseball, driven by elite wRC+ performances and recent reinforcements.
Jun 14, 2026
DraftKings Network’s Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks for the MLB Slate
A rundown of the top pitcher, value pitcher, top infielder, value infielder, top outfielder and value outfielder recommended by DraftKings Network analysts for today’s MLB games.
Jun 13, 2026
Predicting the 2026 National League All-Star Roster: Stars, Surprises, and Snubs
The 2026 NL All-Star Game promises a blend of historic achievements and emerging talents, from Shohei Ohtani's dual role to a deep pool of position players and a pitching staff that could rewrite the game's narrative.
Jun 12, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Week 11: Who’s Rising, Who’s Falling, and What the Numbers Reveal
The newest fantasy baseball rankings for Week 11 are calibrated for a 12‑team head‑to‑head redraft league, blending traditional counting stats with deeper indicators such as plate discipline, wRC+ and Statcast metrics. This piece highlights the hot streaks, surprising drops and the nuanced factors shaping player value.
Jun 11, 2026
White Sox Surge as Young Arms Shine and Closer Shuffle Reshapes Fantasy Outlook
The Chicago White Sox have exceeded expectations this season, driven by standout relief work from Grant Taylor, a power surge from Jac Caglianone, and a breakout showing from Joshua Báez, while bullpen changes across the league create new fantasy opportunities.
Jun 8, 2026
MLB Night Recap: Power Surge and Pitching Highlights Across the League
From the Giants’ 18‑3 onslaught to the Dodgers’ walk‑off thriller, the night delivered a spectrum of offensive bursts and pitching gems.
Jun 6, 2026
Topps Unveils 2025 Chrome Platinum Baseball Set with 1955 Design Twist
The new set merges classic 1955 styling with Chrome technology, featuring autographs from today's biggest stars and a curated roster of legends.
Jun 5, 2026
Ty France’s Unconventional Approach Fuels Padres’ Early Surge
Ty France is leading the San Diego Padres with a 137 wRC+ thanks to a hitting style that bucks tradition, delivering hard contact to the opposite field and posting career‑high rates in hard‑hit and line‑drive metrics.
Jun 4, 2026
Ty France’s Opposite‑Field Revolution Redefines Hitting
Ty France leads the Padres with a 137 wRC+ this season, posting a .368 wOBA thanks to a 50% hard‑hit rate on opposite‑field contact. His performance is reshaping how hitters and analysts think about power and direction in baseball.
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
May’s Waiver Wire Hitters Light Up the Leaderboard
An analysis of the standout hitters who surged in May, their underlying statistics and what it means for fantasy baseball.
Jun 3, 2026
May 2026 National League Player of the Month Honors Celebrate Elite Performances
The National League announced its monthly awards for May 2026, recognizing Washington Nationals slugger James Wood as Hitter of the Month and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez as Pitcher of the Month. Additional standout performances from Cubs infielder Michael Busch, Reds outfielder JJ Bleday, Brewers right‑hander Jacob Misiorowski and Brewers left‑hander Kyle Harrison round out a month of historic statistics.
Jun 2, 2026
Fantasy Baseball: Lineups to Avoid When Pitching in 2026
Four MLB teams stand out as the toughest matchups for fantasy pitchers this season. Understanding their strengths helps managers steer clear of costly pitching decisions.
Jun 2, 2026
The Long Shadow of the 2017 Astros Scandal
A decade after the Houston Astros’ sign‑stealing scandal, the team’s depleted farm system and costly trades have left the franchise grappling with a weakened roster and limited prospects for a swift rebound.
Jun 2, 2026
James Wood’s Breakout 2026 Season Fuels Washington Nationals’ Surge
James Wood’s blend of patience, power, and speed has turned the Washington Nationals’ top of the order into a league‑leading engine, driving the club to the summit of the National League.
May 28, 2026
MLB Daily Roundup: Betts Leads Dodgers, Yankees Blast Royals
Mookie Betts homered twice for Los Angeles, while the New York Yankees erupted for 15 runs. Additional highlights include Jesús Sánchez's first career grand slam and the Twins' extra‑inning victory.
May 27, 2026