
Fantasy Baseball Week 17: Start, Stream, and Avoid Strategies
A look at the most advantageous hitting scenarios, pitcher pitfalls, and the best catcher streamers for fantasy lineups this week.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Nick Kurtz across Baseball.

A look at the most advantageous hitting scenarios, pitcher pitfalls, and the best catcher streamers for fantasy lineups this week.

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.
Joey Votto is set to debut as a studio analyst for NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball on July 26, bringing his analytical insights and personal anecdotes to the network’s flagship MLB broadcast.

Joey Votto's transition from player to analyst is set to reshape MLB coverage on NBC and Peacock, blending his on‑field experience with a data‑driven approach.

Topps’ 2026 Chrome Baseball release arrives on July 22, offering a 300‑card base set, new Diamond Moments and Static Noise inserts, and a host of autograph and relic parallels headlined by top prospects and stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.

After being cleared for a hitting progression and fielding grounders, Nick Kurtz is on track for a potential activation this weekend, though the timeline is considered optimistic by his manager.

The 2026 Topps Chrome set brings a fresh wave of anticipation, with details on where to purchase, pricing tiers, special inserts and the rookie class that collectors are watching.

A snapshot of recent performances that highlight both breakout moments and ongoing challenges across Major League Baseball.

The early season surge in fantasy baseball has sparked lively debate about which players will earn All-Star nods, highlighting a blend of power, speed and pitching dominance.

The recent MLB Draft highlighted the talent emerging from Wake Forest's baseball program, with five players selected across multiple rounds, and several top prospects choosing to sign with the university.

Fantasy baseball analysts outline which hitters to start and sit in Week 16, factoring in the All-Star break, park effects and pitcher matchups.

SportsLine analyst Mike McClure reveals his optimal MLB DFS lineup for Friday, highlighting Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve and other high‑value targets.

Several Wake Forest baseball student‑athletes are poised to be selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, an event that will unfold in Philadelphia on July 11‑12 and be streamed live across the university’s social channels.

A deep dive into the statistical underpinnings of fantasy baseball performance, spotlighting players poised for positive or negative regression.

A look at the varied talents in LSU’s 2026 recruiting class and how MLB draft projections influence their collegiate and professional futures.

An exploration of Statcast’s ‘expected’ statistics and the ZiPS projection system, highlighting over‑ and under‑performers and the broader impact on player assessment.

A look at how statistical outliers in plate discipline and contact quality can signal upcoming performance shifts for several rising stars.

LSU's 2026 class brings together a mix of power hitters, speedy outfielders and polished infielders, each navigating a draft landscape that could see several players head to the majors or stay in Baton Rouge.

How elite metrics are reshaping the way hitters and pitchers are analyzed and valued.

A deep dive into the latest statistical thresholds reveals how elite performers are identified across hitting and pitching categories.

Several marquee names will miss the upcoming All-Star Game due to rest decisions, injuries, and overlapping starts, prompting a reshuffled roster and new starters.

The 2026 All-Star rosters were announced this weekend, revealing notable omissions and surprising inclusions that have sparked conversation across the sport.

Five established MLB players were left off the All-Star roster despite strong performances, raising questions about the role of popularity and market size in voting outcomes.

Major League Baseball’s latest All-Star rosters have drawn criticism for overlooking deserving talent, igniting a conversation about voting mechanics and performance metrics.