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Kazuma Okamoto’s 28th home run of the season and a key defensive play helped the Toronto Blue Jays crush the Seattle Mariners 7-0, with Yusei Kikuchi taking the loss despite a solid effort.
With 28 games left, the Chicago Cubs must navigate a demanding schedule, manage key injuries, and leverage home‑field advantage to secure a Wild Card spot.
A look at the most impactful pickups from Fantrax and the NFBC Online Championship, highlighting breakout hitters, emerging arms, and strategic streaming options.
Pete Crow‑Armstrong’s historic walk‑off homer, Alex Bregman’s clutch hit, and a mixed bag of results define the Cubs’ latest week, leaving the club with a crucial stretch ahead.
Yusei Kikuchi’s injury comeback fell short, surrendering five runs, while the Dodgers extended their winning streak and other standout moments unfolded across the baseball landscape.
A late rally, a rookie’s debut and a head‑injury scare shaped a 5‑4 victory for Seattle, tightening the wild‑card race
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.
Shohei Ohtani hit two consecutive home runs, driving in three runs and extending his season total to 29, while the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Colorado Rockies 11‑5. In Chicago, Seiya Suzuki’s 22nd homer secured a 7‑5 walk‑off victory over the White Sox.
Tomoyuki Sugano earned his twelfth victory, Seiya Suzuki launched his twentieth home run, and Munetaka Murakami extended his on‑base streak, underscoring a busy weekend of baseball.
Shohei Ohtani delivered his first multi‑home‑run game of the season, but the Dodgers fell to the Cubs. Meanwhile, Tomoyuki Sugano endured his first loss since May as the Rockies were shut out by the Rays.
Seiya Suzuki’s two-run homer ignites a 10-5 Cubs victory over the Dodgers, with Ohtani contributing a hit and Suzuki’s defensive gem; the Astros’ new reliever Imai shines but Houston falls to Toronto.
A seven-game stretch revealed both the promise and the peril of the Chicago Cubs as they jostle for postseason positioning.
Antoine Kelly threw 1.1 shutout innings in his first major league appearance, striking out Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice and helping the Cubs hold the Yankees to a 2‑0 loss before a crowd of 40,129.
The latest Rotographs starting‑pitcher chart breaks down elite performances, trade rumors, and advanced metrics to help fantasy managers lock in optimal lineups before the final weekend of July.
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.
A look at under‑the‑radar players whose recent stats suggest they could become pivotal assets for fantasy managers in the latter half of the season.
While the first half of the season has left some starters under the radar, a closer look at recent performances reveals strong upside for fantasy baseball enthusiasts seeking value picks.
The latest top 450 fantasy baseball rankings reveal the players poised to dominate the 2027 season, while MLB’s return to network television promises a new era of broadcast coverage.
The latest weekly update of the top 100 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball highlights a shifting landscape, with injuries, velocity trends, and breakout performances shaping the rankings.
Young arms are reshaping fantasy baseball rankings, blending raw velocity with refined command, while veterans battle injuries and seek rebound performances.
This week’s guide breaks down the elite starters, highlights replacements for sidelined arms, and points to minor‑league talent worth stashing, all backed by detailed notes and daily SP roundup insights.
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.
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.
Cincinnati has locked up its emerging star, Chase Burns, with a long-term contract that guarantees $15 million annually and positions the club’s rotation for sustained competitiveness.