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Michael Harris II

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Braves Acquire Lane Thomas in Playoff‑Ready Trade

The Atlanta Braves traded Bailey Falter and minor‑league arms Lucas Braun and Carter Holton to the Kansas City Royals for veteran outfielder Lane Thomas, a move aimed at plugging a left‑field hole and adding depth as the team battles injuries and seeks a postseason berth.

Aug 2, 2026

FanGraphs’ Trade Value Rankings Reveal Strong Crowd‑Author Consensus on Top Players

FanGraphs' annual Trade Value Series ranks the 50 most valuable players in baseball, blending personal insight with staff feedback and a crowdsourced reader tool. The resulting rankings show a striking overlap in the top ten, especially with Shohei Ohtani and Bobby Witt Jr. at the summit, while the middle of the list remains ambiguous. The author and the crowd largely agree on the most important tier, though individual placements diverge for several mid‑range players.

Jul 28, 2026

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 Power Rankings: Playoff Pictures Tighten Ahead of All-Star Break

With just a week left before the All-Star break, the playoff picture in both the National League and the American League is tighter than ever, with every series carrying added weight. Modified Elo ratings highlight the Dodgers' dominance, the Brewers' divisional edge, and the Marlins' June surge, while the trade deadline looms as a potential game‑changer for the playoff picture.

Jul 6, 2026

Braves Blast Mets 14-3 as Young Guns Shine

The Braves powered past the Mets with a 14-3 win, highlighted by multiple home runs and a strong performance from Chris Sale, while New York’s slump deepens.

Jul 5, 2026