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
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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
Weekly Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Expert Grades Power Your Lineup
A deep dive into the weekly fantasy baseball rankings and player grades that blend industry‑leading projections with matchup analysis, offering managers a reliable tool to set their lineups.
Jun 26, 2026
Stolen Base Surge: Phillies Dominance and Reds’ Vulnerability in MLB
A look at the latest stolen base trends, the Phillies' managerial turnaround, and the Cincinnati Reds' pitching woes that are shaping fantasy baseball strategies.
Jun 24, 2026
Astros Shine in Challenge Metrics Amid Subpar Season
Despite a 38‑43 record, the Astros dominate ABS challenge statistics, with Altuve and Paredes delivering near‑perfect success rates, while defensive metrics lag behind.
Jun 24, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Trade Value Chart Guides Midseason Moves
A new trade value chart combines expert consensus rankings and a custom calculation to help fantasy managers assess the rest‑of‑season value of hitters and pitchers, revealing which assets are undervalued or overvalued.
Jun 23, 2026
Rookie Sal Stewart Leads the Charge in Automated Strike Challenges
Sal Stewart’s 20 successful challenges, just two shy of the entire Brewers roster, highlight a blend of confidence and experience that is drawing praise from veterans and management alike.
Jun 22, 2026
Salvador Perez’s Power Fade Signals End of an Era for Royals
Once the league's premier power hitter and defensive anchor, Salvador Perez now confronts a performance slump that could reshape the Royals' roster and future.
Jun 19, 2026
Tigers’ Pinch-Hitting Strategy Strained by Poor Performance
Detroit's heavy reliance on pinch-hitters has not translated into offense, with backup catcher Jake Rogers striking out in a key moment and the team's substitutes batting below .130 this season.
Jun 18, 2026
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
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