Night of Thrills in Major League Baseball: Comebacks, Walk-Offs, and Dominant Pitching
From the Astros' five‑run rally to the Marlins' tenth straight loss, the night delivered drama across the league.
Jul 25, 2026
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Fantasy Baseball ROS Rankings: Who’s Leading the Pack
The latest rest‑of‑season rankings blend best‑case and worst‑case projections with average performance and standard deviation, helping managers decide who to start, stash, or target on the waiver wire.
Jul 25, 2026
MLB Trade Deadline: Buyers, Sellers, and Uncertain Futures
The Houston Astros are expected to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline despite a rough season, while the New York Mets are in full sell mode, and the Los Angeles Angels contemplate a strategic shift under interim leadership.
Jul 24, 2026
Veteran MLB Stars Stumble Early, but a Second-Half Rebound Could Be Near
Eleven established big‑league hitters are underperforming this season, but the numbers suggest many are merely unlucky or aging, opening a window for savvy fantasy investors.
Jul 24, 2026
Veteran Stars Stumble, but a Second-Half Rebound Looms
A deep dive into the statistical slumps of top veterans and the underlying indicators that suggest a possible resurgence in the second half of the season
Jul 24, 2026
Nine Active MLB Players Named Hall of Fame Locks, Sparking Controversy
Veteran baseball writer Jayson Stark’s recent ranking of nine current stars as surefire Hall of Fame inductees has ignited a lively debate over who was left off the list, including elite closers and star position players.
Jul 24, 2026
Fantasy Baseball: Which 2026 Standouts Are Falling Short?
Several high‑profile hitters and pitchers have begun to underperform in 2026 fantasy leagues, prompting managers to consider alternative options before the trade deadline.
Jul 24, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Busts: Players to Drop Before the Season Ends
An in‑depth examination of the fantasy baseball players whose recent slumps are prompting managers to consider alternative options, especially in 10‑team leagues.
Jul 24, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Underperformers: Who to Drop Before the Trade Deadline
Several star names are failing to meet preseason expectations, prompting managers to reconsider their lineups and explore waiver‑wire alternatives.
Jul 24, 2026
Hall of Fame Forecast: Who Among Today’s Stars Will Join the Legends?
Active players like Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Mike Trout and newcomers such as Shohei Ohtani and José Ramírez are examined for their Hall of Fame prospects, with career milestones and statistical achievements shaping their chances.
Jul 23, 2026
Stealing the Lead: How Stolen Base Trends Are Reshaping Fantasy Baseball
A deep dive into the players leading the stolen‑base race, the defensive lapses that enable them, and the strategic implications for fantasy managers
Jul 23, 2026
Astros Stumble as Rangers Take Command in Arlington
The Houston Astros fell 7‑3 to the Texas Rangers in a key series opener, with a fourth‑inning surge sealing the win.
Jul 11, 2026
MLB DFS Expert Picks for Friday, July 10
SportsLine analyst Mike McClure reveals his optimal MLB DFS lineup for Friday, highlighting Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve and other high‑value targets.
Jul 10, 2026
MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike System Faces High Overturn Rates and Team Variations
An analysis of MLB's automated ball-strike challenges shows a 53% overturn rate, with teams and umpires displaying widely differing success patterns.
Jul 10, 2026
Stolen Base Surge Reshapes the Second Half
A look at the players who are reshaping base‑stealing dynamics as the season moves into its second half
Jul 8, 2026
American League Week 16: Injury Updates and Lineup Strategies for Fantasy Baseball
A comprehensive look at the American League's final week before the All-Star Break, highlighting injuries, roster moves, and matchup trends that fantasy managers can exploit.
Jul 5, 2026
Astros Rally in the Ninth to Topple Rays
A late surge led by Alvarez's two-run homer lifts Houston over Tampa Bay, ending the Rays' nine-game streak.
Jul 5, 2026
Alvarez’s Ninth-Inning Heroics Seal Astros’ Thrilling Victory Over Rays
Yordan Alvarez’s two-run homer in the ninth inning caps a 10-8 comeback, ending the Rays’ nine-game winning streak.
Jul 5, 2026
The 250 Milestone: A Rare Benchmark in Modern Baseball
A deep dive into the handful of players who have crossed the 250‑career home run threshold, the exclusive 250/250 club, and the trivia question that only true baseball aficionados can answer, available only to FanGraphs members.
Jul 4, 2026
Evie Mumm Breaks Barriers on the Baseball Diamond
Junior Evie Mumm, supported by her father Erik and coach Tom Fobes, is challenging gender norms in high school baseball while aiming for a varsity spot and inspiring more girls to play.
Jul 3, 2026
Evie Mumm Eyes Historic Debut as First Girl on Longmont High Varsity Baseball
At Longmont High, Evie Mumm is challenging decades‑old norms, aiming to become the first female varsity baseball player while confronting harassment and championing a broader movement for girls in the sport.
Jul 3, 2026
Evie Mumm Eyes Varsity Spot After Breaking Barriers in Longmont Baseball
At Longmont High School, junior Evie Mumm is challenging gender norms in baseball, confronting on‑field bias while chasing a varsity spot that could make her the first girl to play at that level.
Jul 3, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Rest‑of‑Season Rankings: Who to Target
The rest‑of‑season (ROS) rankings that have become a staple for fantasy baseball managers are more than a simple list; they are a strategic compass that points toward the players most likely to deliver value over the final stretch of the campaign.
Jun 29, 2026
Week 15 American League Fantasy Baseball Outlook
With the All-Star break on the horizon, managers must balance a front‑loaded slate, World Cup‑induced schedule shifts and a wave of injuries to make optimal start‑sit decisions.
Jun 28, 2026