Fantasy Baseball 2026: Value Picks and Breakout Stars
The latest analysis highlights pitching breakouts, power‑speed threats and late‑season risers poised to dominate fantasy lineups.
Jul 28, 2026
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MLB All-Star Break Brings Hope for Injured Stars
Injured superstars are using the All-Star break to heal, with rehab programs underway for several key players across the league.
Jul 27, 2026
MLB Injury Report: Post‑All-Star Break Recovery Status
A look at the latest injury updates for Ronald Acuna Jr., Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Byron Buxton and Nick Kurtz, highlighting rehab progress and roster implications.
Jul 27, 2026
Topps Unveils 2026 Tribute Baseball Set Featuring Autographs from Hall of Famers and Rising Stars
Topps will release its 2026 Tribute Baseball collection on July 29, offering six‑pack boxes priced at $619.99. The set showcases autographs from legends like Barry Bonds and a roster of Hall of Famers, while rookies such as Munetaka Murakami headline the rookie class.
Jul 27, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Re‑Draft: Who’s Leading the Pack?
With the midpoint of the fantasy season approaching, analysts have re‑ordered the top 24 players, highlighting Bobby Witt Jr.’s all‑around upside, the resurgence of power hitters like Kyle Schwarber, and the breakout potential of prospects such as Cam Schlittler.
Jul 27, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Re‑Draft: Who’s Leading the Second‑Half Surge?
The latest fantasy baseball re‑draft ranks the most impactful players for the second half, highlighting breakout stars, injury concerns and power‑hitting trends.
Jul 27, 2026
Strategic Playbook for the Second Half of the 2026 MLB Fantasy Season
A guide to maximizing fantasy impact as the 2026 season enters its critical stretch, with insights on timing, trade tactics, and emerging breakout players.
Jul 27, 2026
MLB Power Rankings: Midseason Struggles and Surprises
A deep dive into the latest FanGraphs power rankings shows a mixed picture for teams 18 through 30, highlighting both unexpected strengths and lingering weaknesses across the league.
Jul 27, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Redraft: Key Second-Half Players and Injury Updates
Mid‑season fantasy baseball redrafts are reshaping lineups as managers target power hitters, patient bats, and emerging pitchers while monitoring injury timelines.
Jul 26, 2026
2026 Topps Chrome Baseball Checklist Unveils Rare Card Variations and Star Players
The 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball checklist introduces Lightboard, Image, Super Short Prints, Award Winner and Minions variations, spotlighting a roster of marquee athletes and their distribution odds.
Jul 26, 2026
Athletics’ Nick Kurtz Nears Return After Thumb Injury
Nick Kurtz of the Athletics is recuperating from a right thumb capsule sprain, limited to range‑of‑motion and strengthening work. His comeback timeline will sharpen once he returns to baseball activities, while Tommy White and Jonah Heim fill the first‑base void.
Jul 25, 2026
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.
Jul 25, 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
Joey Votto Joins NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball as Analyst
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.
Jul 24, 2026
Joey Votto Joins NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ as Analyst
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.
Jul 24, 2026
2026 Topps Chrome Baseball Set to Debut July 22 with Hot Rookie Autographs
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.
Jul 24, 2026
Nick Kurtz Eyes Weekend Return as He Ramps Up Hitting Drills
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.
Jul 24, 2026
Topps Chrome 2026: Where to Buy, Key Rookies and Collector Insights
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.
Jul 23, 2026
MLB Pitching Performances and Player Developments: A Midseason Update
A snapshot of recent performances that highlight both breakout moments and ongoing challenges across Major League Baseball.
Jul 23, 2026
Fantasy First Half Drives All-Star Speculation in 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.
Jul 13, 2026
Wake Forest Baseball Sees Five Players Drafted in 2026 MLB Draft
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.
Jul 13, 2026
Week 16 Fantasy Baseball Start-and-Avoid Guide
Fantasy baseball analysts outline which hitters to start and sit in Week 16, factoring in the All-Star break, park effects and pitcher matchups.
Jul 12, 2026
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
Wake Forest Baseball Stars Set for 2026 MLB Draft in Philadelphia
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.
Jul 10, 2026