Week 9 Fantasy Baseball: Pitching Matchups and Waiver Wire Gems
A deep dive into the week’s seven‑game slates, pitcher matchups and high‑upside waiver targets.
May 18, 2026
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Mark Vientos Emerges as Key Cleanup Hitter for the Mets
Mark Vientos has surged into the cleanup spot, delivering 14 RBIs in May and showing the consistency the Mets need as they battle through a injury‑riddled season
May 17, 2026
Mets’ Injury Wave Tests Depth as Alvarez Sidelined
The Mets confront a cascade of injuries, with catcher Francisco Alvarez out for weeks, forcing a reshuffle that elevates Luis Torrens and opens opportunities for Ryan Jeffers and Dillon Dingler, while Juan Soto battles an ankle bruise.
May 14, 2026
Mets’ Injury Wave Tests Depth and Fantasy Outlook
A cascade of injuries forces the New York Mets to adjust their roster, elevating backup catchers and prompting a closer look at emerging talent while the team hovers near playoff contention.
May 14, 2026
A.J. Ewing’s MLB Debut Sparks Fantasy Baseball Surge
On May 12, 2026, rookie outfielder A.J. Ewing made a splash in his first major‑league appearance, logging a triple, three walks and a high OPS. With Luis Robert Jr. sidelined and Jared Young nursing a torn meniscus, Ewing is poised to see regular action, a development that has already sent his fantasy ownership soaring.
May 13, 2026
Playing the Matchups: A Short‑Term Blueprint for Fantasy Baseball
A fantasy baseball analyst argues that three‑ to four‑week matchup windows are far more reliable than rest‑of‑season forecasts, offering a practical guide to uncovering waiver‑wire gems and timing trades.
May 13, 2026
MLB Trade Deadline Moves and Injury Updates Shape Upcoming Games
Alek Thomas heads to the Dodgers, several players hit the injured list, and notable performances highlight the latest MLB action.
May 13, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Watchlist: Three Emerging Names to Track
A look at the rising stars whose statistical flashes hint at larger roles and deeper fantasy value
May 12, 2026
Three Young Players Earn Major League Call-Ups as Fantasy Leagues Watch Closely
A trio of emerging talents — Bolte, Ewing and Brown — have been summoned to the big leagues, sparking excitement in both clubhouse and fantasy roster discussions.
May 12, 2026