Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup: Key Starting Pitcher Highlights from Friday’s Action
A quick look at standout performances and what they mean for fantasy managers.
Aug 29, 2026
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Guardians’ Surge and Royals’ Challenge: A Late-Season Baseball Overview
The Cleveland Guardians sit on a seven-game winning streak while the Kansas City Royals battle to stay competitive, with standout hitters and a dominant bullpen defining the race.
Aug 28, 2026
Week 23 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Key Additions and Trends
A look at the most impactful pickups from Fantrax and the NFBC Online Championship, highlighting breakout hitters, emerging arms, and strategic streaming options.
Aug 24, 2026
Kent Emanuel’s Breakout Debut Highlights Reds’ Pitching Depth
Monday’s fantasy baseball starting‑pitcher roundup turned heads as the Cincinnati Reds finally saw the long‑awaited debut of right‑hander Kent Emanuel, a veteran of 13 minor‑league seasons who finally cracked the majors after a circuitous journey through the Atlantic and Mexican leagues. In his first start he threw five innings, allowing just two earned runs on five hits while walking three and striking out four, a performance that earned him a Gold Star and a 27% CSW rate. His mix of sinkers, sweepers, changeups and sliders — the latter sitting in the mid‑80s and behaving like a cutter — was delivered at roughly 90 mph.
Aug 18, 2026
Ottoneu’s August 3–9 Starting Pitcher Planner: Navigating Tiers, Matchups, and Trade Deadline Ripples
The latest Ottoneu Starting Pitching Planner breaks down MLB starters into four categories, uses a matchup score that blends opponent wOBA, recent performance and park factors, and flags trade‑deadline‑affected arms. Here’s how to interpret the tiers and which projected starters deserve a start, a maybe, or a sit.
Jul 31, 2026
Braves Eye Royals Deal to Bolster Rotation and Outfield
With key arms sidelined, Atlanta is exploring a trade that could reshape its postseason outlook, but questions linger about the price and long‑term fit.
Jul 29, 2026
MLB Trade Deadline: 25 Players Who Could Move Before the Cutoff
A look at the top trade targets, their recent performances and the contractual nuances that make each a compelling piece for playoff‑bound clubs.
Jul 29, 2026
MLB Trade Deadline 2026: Who Could Shift the Balance?
The market is fluid, with standout performances from Luis Arráez to Mickey Moniak influencing potential moves.
Jul 29, 2026
MLB Trade Deadline Looms: Fantasy Implications of Key Deals
As the trade deadline approaches, teams are weighing moves that could reshape rosters and fantasy value, with several top prospects poised to shift leagues.
Jul 28, 2026
MLB Trade Deadline Looms: Fantasy Baseball Ripple Effects
With the trade deadline set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET, teams are poised to reshuffle rotations and lineups, a shift that could dramatically alter fantasy baseball values across the league.
Jul 28, 2026
DraftKings’ 2026 MLB All-Star Game Strategy: Who to Bet On and Who to Fade
DraftKings' data‑driven picks for the 2026 All-Star Game highlight Yordan Alvarez as a top asset, while recommending a fade on Miguel Vargas amid a deep National League pitching pool.
Jul 27, 2026
Kansas City Royals Draft Relief Pitcher Cooper Corkrean to Bolster Rotation
Cooper Corkrean, a 18th‑round pick of the Kansas City Royals, brings a 6‑2 record and a 5.49 ERA from his time at New Mexico, hoping to inject fresh talent into the club’s pitching staff.
Jul 27, 2026
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings: Who’s Rising and Who’s Falling
Young arms are reshaping fantasy baseball rankings, blending raw velocity with refined command, while veterans battle injuries and seek rebound performances.
Jul 26, 2026
Saturday’s Pitching Parade: Standout Performances and Fantasy Implications
From Andre Pallante’s dominant slider to Sean Burke’s elite ERA, this week’s starting‑pitcher roundup offers plenty of storylines for fantasy baseball managers.
Jul 26, 2026
Fantasy Baseball: Weekly Two‑Start Pitcher Rankings
A deep dive into the latest two‑start pitcher tiers, highlighting who to start, stream, or avoid based on recent performance and matchup quality.
Jul 25, 2026
Week 16 Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings: Smash Spots, Risks, and Two‑Start Gems
The latest FantasyPros rankings evaluate starters from July 20 to July 26, weighing skill, recent form, matchups and park factors. Key insights include Jacob Misiorowski’s ascent, Chris Sale’s smash spot, and streaming options like Kyle Leahy and Tyler Mahle.
Jul 25, 2026
MLB Trade Deadline Looms: Contending Teams Eye Sellers as Rebuilds Take Shape
As the 2026 trade deadline approaches, three perennial contenders are poised to move high‑value pieces, while struggling clubs weigh the best moments to flip assets for future contention.
Jul 24, 2026
MLB Pitchers’ Monday Showdown: Standout Performances and Surprises
Monday night in the majors delivered a slate of starting pitching performances that kept fantasy owners and analysts alike glued to their screens, blending dominant displays with cautionary tales.
Jul 23, 2026
Braves Pursue Unconventional Pitching Acquisitions Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline
With an expanded Wild Card format keeping more teams in contention, Atlanta’s front office is scouting unconventional trade targets across the Mariners, Pirates and Orioles, weighing the impact on both the Braves and their prospective partners.
Jul 23, 2026
Padres Eye Aggressive Moves at Trade Deadline to Boost Postseason Hopes
The San Diego Padres, sitting at 46‑47, are preparing to be major buyers before the trade deadline, leveraging new ownership and resources to address rotation injuries and bolster their wild‑card chances.
Jul 11, 2026
Padres Eye Aggressive Moves at Trade Deadline to Boost Postseason Hopes
The San Diego Padres sit at 46‑47, a record that barely keeps them above .500, but the club is far from satisfied. With a postseason berth still within reach, the front office is poised to make moves that could reshape the roster before the trade deadline.
Jul 11, 2026
Texas A&M’s Coach Michael Earley Navigates MLB Draft Uncertainty
Coach Michael Earley expresses frustration over the timing of the MLB Draft as key players like Gavin Grahovac, Caden Sorrell and Chris Hacopian near selection, while the program reflects on recent successes and the path of recent alumni such as Braden Montgomery and Michael Wacha.
Jul 11, 2026
Texas A&M Baseball Coach Michael Earley Faces MLB Draft Timing Challenge
Coach Michael Earley expresses frustration over the MLB Draft schedule, while the Aggies' recent successes and upcoming draft picks highlight both opportunity and uncertainty for the program.
Jul 11, 2026
Thursday’s Starting Pitchers Deliver a Showcase of Dominance
The latest batch of starter outings featured seven‑inning masterpieces, high strikeout totals and a pattern of efficiency that could shape early‑season strategies.
Jul 10, 2026